Green Party seeks critical infrastructure de-listing of data centres

The Green Party has urged ministers to end the automatic designation of new data centres as “critical infrastructure” and to tighten planning controls amid concerns that a rapid expansion of the facilities could put pressure on local water and energy supplies. The post Green Party seeks critical infrastructure de-listing of data centres appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Adrian James Architects gets go-ahead for new Oxford Uni auditorium

The Architects’ Journal Adrian James Architects gets go-ahead for new Oxford Uni auditorium Adrian James Architects has received planning permission for a new auditorium at Hertford College, Oxford The post Adrian James Architects gets go-ahead for new Oxford Uni auditorium appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Government must tackle infrastructure delivery delays in Budget 2027, says Construction Industry Federation

The CIF is urging Government to prioritise measures that improve the speed and efficiency of infrastructure planning and delivery in Budget 2027. The CIF further warned that ongoing delays are The post Government must tackle infrastructure delivery delays in Budget 2027, says Construction Industry Federation appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

Green light for first phase of new Scottish logistics park

Balmoral International Land UK has secured planning consent for a major industrial and logistics development called Arches Business Park in Broxburn, West Lothian. The post Green light for first phase of new Scottish logistics park appeared first on Property Week.

Industry welcomes call-in powers for mayors, despite ‘big questions’ over delivery

Experts have praised prime minister Andy Burnham’s proposals to grant regional mayors across England new call-in powers, but some warn that greater mayoral intervention could lead to further planning delay and complexity. The post Industry welcomes call-in powers for mayors, despite ‘big questions’ over delivery appeared first on Property Week.

RICS - WBEF - Risk management and accountability in complex construction projects 23052023

A construction project, no matter what size, involves risks. Risk management is more effective when it identifies and manages risks from the earliest project stages to minimise likelihoods and impacts. It should be applied throughout the project cycle. Where appropriate, a risk-management strategy should be developed and included as part of a risk execution plan. A panel of experts focus on practical considerations they consider, best practices & how accountability should be effectively managed

Savills - Re-imagining Retail - How Retail is being repositioned and repurposed for the future - Issue 1, Autumn 2019

Savills' publication considers the broad issues of retail repurposing. To provide insights into this market Savills have compiled case studies and thought leadership from a large number of key stakeholders, including developers, landlords, planners, local government and industry bodies, as well as Savills own industry experts

World Economic Forum - The Future of Real Estate, Episode 2 - The Housing Market, 25102022

House prices faced by homebuyers remain unsustainably high all over the world and the shortage of supply is only worsening. Jonathan Reckford, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity, looks at the reasons for this crisis and what can be done in the coming 24 months to try and address this challenge

YFTB - Case Studies - for 100% Joint Venture Funding

YFTB - Case Studies - for 100% Joint Venture Funding

Norman Foster Foundation - 'Future of Cities' - Ricky Burdett, 23112021

In this virtual dialogue on urban equity and sustainability, Norman Foster sits down with Ricky Burdett, director of LSE Cities and chief advisor for the 2012 London Olympics, on the importance of connecting cultural, political and economic aspects of cities along with the design of buildings and infrastructure.

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Tutum Consulting

We are an independent Transport and Highways Consultancy, committed to providing an end-to-end service, supporting clients with all aspects of transport planning. However big or small your project is, Tutum Consulting can support you from the early stages of planning, right through the planning process and completion. The services we can support you with include: Road safety Audits Feasibility Studies Access Design Transport and travel planning Highways engineering Construction Management plans By using our personalised approach and unrivalled industry experience, we deliver safe and efficient solutions for those looking to realise development opportunities. Do you have a project you would like to discuss? Get in touch with us today.

Tutum Consulting

We are an independent Transport and Highways Consultancy, committed to providing an end-to-end service, supporting clients with all aspects of transport planning. However big or small your project is, Tutum Consulting can support you from the early stages of planning, right through the planning process and completion. The services we can support you with include: Road safety Audits Feasibility Studies Access Design Transport and travel planning Highways engineering Construction Management plans By using our personalised approach and unrivalled industry experience, we deliver safe and efficient solutions for those looking to realise development opportunities. Do you have a project you would like to discuss? Get in touch with us today.

GVE Commercial Solutions

GVE Commercial Solutions Limited, along with GVE Commercial Solutions (Building) Limited are a collaboration of construction and contract consultant companies collectively known as GVE Commercial Solutions. We deliver commercial and contractual support throughout contract lifespans together with a range of QS services to tier 1 contractors and specialist subcontractors in construction and civil engineering. GVE Commercial Solutions provides services to clients in the building, rail and road, piling, marine, ports and waterways, steel, and energy and utilities sectors. We provide: • Quantity surveying • Commercial management and contract administration • Programming/planning • Expert contract advice • Dispute resolution • NEC and JCT contractual training

Aphex

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MBM Consulting Ltd

MBM Consulting is committed to improving your company. We use our contractual and commercial expertise to help companies identify areas of real or potential risk and devise effective and creative solutions that lead to improvements to bottom line trading performance. Specialising in dispute resolution, claims preparation, planning / scheduling and commercial services, MBM has helped many of the world’s leading companies operating in construction, civil engineering and other related industries. These include major contractors, client organisations, sub-contractors, consultancies, public bodies, developers, legal firms etc.