VIDEO | Future-proofing the workplace

The rise of flexible working has led to a re-evaluation of the purpose of the office – and how we approach the ‘perfect’ space.

For 100 years, the corner of Bowes Street and Princess Road near Moss Side was home to a large bus depot. Today, it is The Depot – a more than 300-home, mixed-tenure neighbourhood.

Fresh approaches around design, funding, and delivery are urgently required if patients are to get the care they deserve, according to experts at a roundtable discussion hosted by Robertson Group. 

The biggest event of the property social season returned on 5 October, with more than 700 property professionals dancing, dining, and networking at the Kimpton Clocktower hotel in Manchester.

Morgan Sindall Construction has just completed the first phase of a project that will pave the way for a significant and much-needed modernisation of the Victorian estate. Place North West went to have a look around. 

What is the role of GM’s towns and how can digital technology help engage communities in development? These were among topics debated at this roundtable hosted by VU.CITY.

Major players in affordable housing delivery across the region including Halton and Knowsley councils, Kellen Homes and Turley joined Place North West and Onward Homes to discuss how to boost the deliverability of affordable homes.

Fairhursts Design Group’s Alex Chanerley and RDA’s Neil Eccles detail the design process for the game-changing Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute.

Place North West headed to Cheetham Hill to learn more about the 93,000 sq ft industrial project, which is lined up for a July 2024 completion.

Take a sneak peek inside the grade two-listed Rylands Building near Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens, which is being transformed by developer AM Alpha into a modern office, retail, and leisure complex.

Retrofitting can not only improve energy efficiency, but also add value. This roundtable discussion, hosted by Hydrock, examined how collaboration, data collection, and clear briefs are the key to unlocking an effective decarbonisation strategy.

Homes England’s changes to the Affordable Homes Programme mean housing associations’ estate regeneration efforts have received a boost. This roundtable discussion, hosted by Place Capital Group, looked into how to make the most of this opportunity.

Adopting new and emerging technologies is key to making the country's much-maligned planning system more accessible, according to panellists at a future-gazing roundtable discussion hosted by Lexington.

Using MediaCity as a case study, this roundtable discussion between developers, academics, SMEs, and local authorities explores the role place has in driving innovation.

C|T Group’s latest research on how the average citizen understands the Green Belt and other planning policies sparked an interesting debate at this filmed roundtable discussion.

Project Four Safety is equipping developers and consultants with the knowledge they need regarding the far-reaching implications of the latest fire safety legislation.

How do we ensure that social value is more than just a box-ticking exercise? That was the question debated at an insightful roundtable discussion hosted by Robertson Group.

To celebrate the RDA’s 30th birthday, the agency has produced a video celebrating local businesses and the potential of Rochdale, Middleton, Heywood and the Pennine district.

From Knowsley to Newcastle and beyond, the joint venture is delivering regeneration projects in collaboration with the public sector to drive growth and address inequalities through development.