Category: Projects

In the heart of Bristol’s dynamic business landscape, Oliver Burleigh has emerged as a quietly influential figure, an entrepreneur whose ventures span construction, real estate, short-term rentals, and financial technology. With a background in the skilled trades and a hands-on approach to leadership, Burleigh exemplifies a new generation of founders: grounded in practical experience, yet…

As the UK government prepares to outline the outcomes of its latest spending review, it faces a critical challenge: how to fund a new wave of infrastructure projects essential to national growth, resilience, and sustainability. From delivering 1.5 million new homes and modernising hospitals and schools to advancing clean energy and digital infrastructure, the scale…

Glen Earrach Energy (GEE), the developer of a proposed 2GW pumped storage hydro project near Loch Ness, has announced a significant community investment initiative, pledging 5% of its annual gross margin revenues estimated at over £20 million per year to support communities across the Highlands. The commitment is set to become the largest of its…

CapitalRise, the UK’s leading prime property finance platform, has announced the successful closure of a significant bespoke development loan, further solidifying its position as a key lender in the high-end real estate sector. While the specific terms of the transaction remain confidential, the deal highlights CapitalRise’s expertise in structuring tailored financial solutions that meet the…

Three of Europe’s largest offshore wind developers RWE, Ørsted, and SSE are embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle over alleged “wind theft” in one of the UK’s most strategically important renewable energy zones. The dispute centers on RWE’s proposed Dogger Bank South project, a 3GW development that Ørsted and SSE claim will interfere with the…

Henry Boot PLC has announced the successful sale of its TWO45 industrial business park in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, for £9.5 million. The transaction was completed by its property investment and development division, HBD, and acquired by an undisclosed European real estate investor. The sale follows a comprehensive value-add strategy executed over the past three years. The…

Orbex has invited the local community to attend a public meeting on Monday, June 16 at 7 pm at the Kyle Centre in Tongue to share the latest developments regarding the paused Sutherland Spaceport project. In December, Orbex announced it would pause construction at the A’ Mhoine site near Tongue, choosing instead to launch initial…

Blackstone has reached an agreement to acquire Warehouse REIT for £470 million, offering shareholders 110.6p per share. Although this offer is lower than some previous bids, Warehouse REIT’s board has welcomed the proposal, seeing it as a fair reflection of the company’s value given the current market environment. The commercial real estate sector, particularly in…

Hill Partnerships Limited is set to deliver a major £50.7 million residential development in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, following a direct award from Thrive Homes. The appointment comes without the usual competitive tender, highlighting a growing trend in strategic project delivery. This opportunity stems from the work of Hill’s sister company, Hill Residential Limited, which had already…

The UK construction landscape is witnessing a significant milestone as the £3 billion London Gateway Port Building Extensions project takes the lead as the country’s largest development, according to the latest data from Barbour ABI. This expansion signals a strategic commitment to enhancing the UK’s trade infrastructure at a crucial time of economic transformation. Situated…