COMMENT | Development branding is a critical foundation

At a time when the industry faces such a shifting landscape, with tech making waves, Brexit causing headaches and the skills gap persisting, it’s crucial to keep a finger to the pulse on the property workforce.

This one-off event puts the leaders shaping Manchester on the same stage for the very first time, to answer the tough questions about the past, present, and future of the city. 

Friday afternoon saw 500 property guests enjoy live and interactive entertainment and quality networking at the fourth annual Place Cannes Do event.

Around 500 guests celebrated a busy MIPIM week as the international conference wrapped up, at the Place North West and PlaceTech Closing Drinks.

Keep up to speed on the latest news coming out of MIPIM 2019, brought to you by the Place North West team on the ground at Cannes, in association with MacBryde Homes.

Around 150 senior property players from across the North West and beyond gathered for a drinks reception co-hosted by Place North West and Morgan Sindall in sunny Cannes on Tuesday.

One of the most important issues of our time is how we make better cities – places that deliver quality of life for all, writes Georgina Power of MIPIM.

Throughout December, Place North West has been publishing a series of articles by guest contributors, exploring a range of issues facing the North West property market in 2019.

With readership and events continuing to grow significantly, Place North West is pleased to announce the 2019 Media Pack, containing information about reach and opportunities for businesses to get involved.

Around 150 property professionals gathered for a festive evening of networking and cheer, at Manchester’s Chaophraya.

Thanks to trailblazers and campaigners, the public perception of disability has shifted to one of mainstream acceptance, and so education leaders must rise to the challenge of providing for a student population with diverse needs. But what does this mean for designers?

More than 700 guests blew off steam in style with Place North West at The Principal Hotel in Manchester, during a fun evening of laid-back networking at the fourth annual Place Party.

As the city expands outwards with no apparent slowdown in the number of bars and restaurant openings, it is natural for ambitious leisure companies to look outside central Manchester for new venues, writes Tomas Maunier, director at Fazenda Group. But can the suburbs sustain a mid-market brand?

£14,367,706 – This is a massive number and it has taken us a while to be convinced by it but it is now a figure we’re incredibly proud of at Civic Engineers, writes Stephen O’Malley.

What does the university adventure look like for the undergraduates of today?

Place North West has released its sponsorship and advertising opportunities for companies looking to promote their brand at MIPIM.

I think most will agree the news from Mobike this week was disappointing but understandable, writes Stephen O’Malley of Civic Engineers.

Offices are as varied as the people they hold, but for a large number of us, the office means ‘open plan’, a designed environment associated with workplace conformity.

The construction industry celebrated the achievements of the region’s best projects, organisations and individuals at the 12th annual awards ceremony and dinner attended by 415 guests in Manchester.