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Cornwall Council launches new initiative to help local builders develop new homes
Cornwall Council has succeeded in bidding to take part in a new initiative that will help smaller local building companies develop new affordable homes for local people.
Househunters benefit from VR technology at new development
A new housing development in BS5 has invested in the latest interactive digital technology in order to help househunters get a feel for the homes during lockdown.
First homes go on sale at The Chocolate Factory
The much-anticipated first new homes at The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank, Bristol have been released for sale with families expected to be moving in this Spring.
Sweet success: Contractor wins city centre residential project
Bristol-based construction firm Sweet Construct have been appointed by developer Acorn Property Group to deliver the regeneration of Alliance House, an exciting residential development in Bristol’s city centre.
Busting the over-budget and over-time paradigm
When it comes to bidding for new clients, design and construction specialist Dan Grimshaw, explains why he walks away if the process involves competitive tender when it’s based on cost alone .
New business thrives feeding Bristol builders
A new business, set up from home by a woman in Greenbank, Bristol, is thriving after providing food for workers on a city regeneration site.
Sweet Construct makes first funding awards through scheme at The Chocolate Factory
£1,000 has been donated to two community organisations in Greenbank, Bristol through the first funding awards of 'Sweet Support'; a £5,000 community investment pot made available as part of work on the £28m residential development of The Chocolate Factory.
Property developers warned to act on cladding before time runs out
Expert property lawyers are advising developers to act on cladding issues now to avoid the risk of paying out millions of pounds.
Last call for BS5 organisations to apply for community grant
Community groups in the Greenbank area of Bristol are being encouraged to apply for one of several special grants available before the deadline for the first round of entries closes at the end of the month.
Clarke Willmott boosts contentious construction team
Law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has appointed a new senior associate to its contentious construction team.
Award-winning creative producer to lead £5m Lantern Project as part of concert hall’s transformation
Bristol Music Trust have announced the appointment of an award-winning Bristol artist and curator as creative producer to lead a key part of their National Lottery supported Lantern Project.
Property agents appointed at Greenbank development
Residential and commercial estate agents have been appointed by Generator South West for the greatly anticipated Greenbank development, The Chocolate Factory, which is all set to launch this Autumn.
SWEET SUPPORT: CONTRACTOR ANNOUNCES £5,000 INVESTMENT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY
The community of Greenbank, Bristol is set to benefit from financial investment from local firm Sweet Construct as part of a new initiative that will help fund local community groups and projects in the area.
"Alternative residential" can help solve the housing crisis – but major change is needed
“Alternative residential” schemes are unlikely to contribute to a significant increase in the housing supply without major change in the sector, according to a new report from international legal practice Osborne Clarke.
New Visitor Centre open at The Chocolate Factory development
The highly anticipated new development, The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank, has officially opened its Visitor Centre.
Developers support local arts project
The team behind The Chocolate Factory development in Greenbank has leant its support to a local community arts project aimed at empowering Bristol’s young people.
Bristol Bridge to close to general traffic
Bristol Bridge will close to general traffic next month as part of work to improve air quality and make it easier for people to catch the bus, walk and cycle in the city centre.
Osmond Tricks - Back in the Game!
After an absence of 14 years the Osmond Tricks name has returned to Bristol, formed by four directors (two from the original company) together with a group of highly experienced and talented property professionals.
Regional building and plant magazine launching
A new quarterly magazine is being launched in the South West to support the region’s building, construction and plant industry.