MIPIM VIDEO | UK Leaders Summit

Representatives from top investment firms, local authorities, and developers gathered to do business at MIPIM’s UK Stage on Tuesday morning.

Intervention is an essential attribute of the town centre masterplan and will be for the delivery of the Mayoral Development Corporation coming forward in 2026.

The development of the new ground and the surrounding area should celebrate the diversity of Old Trafford as an ‘incredibly welcoming place’, according to Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford.

With an integrated settlement due to land in April, increasing inward investment, and a growing pipeline of potentially transformative projects to deliver, now is the time for the city region to hit the accelerator, according to participants at a roundtable discussion hosted by Robertson Group.

Growth across the 10 boroughs that make up GM is outpacing the national average but leaders in places like Bolton, Oldham, and Rochdale are still fighting hard to overcome intracity region disparities. Participants at a roundtable discussion hosted by Euan Kellie Property Solutions explored how best to close the gap.

Embracing digital platforms allows the industry to easily and quickly connect companies with surplus soil with others who need it. MukAway is a construction tech start-up that does just that.

The town and wider borough has emerged as one of Greater Manchester’s most attractive investment propositions having pump-primed its regeneration pipeline, attendees at an event exploring investment opportunities in Oldham heard.

Hear about what is new at this year’s global property convention and get tips on how to make the most of the event by watching this video discussion between MIPIM’s UK director Jake Tappenden-Lowe and Place North’s Dino Moutsopoulos and Julia Hatmaker.

Overcoming the backlog maintenance headache, the role of NHS facilities in regeneration, and how a move towards a community-based model of care could shape our places were discussed at a recent roundtable hosted by Morgan Sindall Construction.

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Principal contractor Skanska razed the 130-metre-long West Coast Main Line railway bridge this past weekend, the first phase of Network Rail’s £60m project that will see a replacement structure erected by the end of 15 January.

Despite economic uncertainty and Building Safety Act Gateway 2 delays, the property sector in the North has continued to move at pace delivering sheds, beds, and everything in between.

GM has introduced a suite of documents to help ensure developers meet Places for Everyone’s net zero carbon goals with their projects. What does it look like putting the guidance into practice?

Working with seven of its North West supply chain family partners, the construction firm is setting out a targeted approach to improving the communities it works in and providing opportunities for local residents through its North West Responsible Business Charter. The pilot is being aimed at manufacturers and suppliers with a significant local footprint across the North West. 

Tall buildings in cities like Liverpool can play an important role in delivering much-needed new homes without taking up much land. However, to be successful, they must be developed in a way that considers existing neighbours, according to participants at a roundtable discussion hosted by DeSimone.

Our North of England Suite will host a series of dynamic sessions throughout the international property expo, while also providing a space for ambitious brands to host launch events, private events, or cocktail hours.

The next decade is expected to be one of adaptation for the hotel and hospitality sectors in the wake of seismic changes over recent years, according to participants at a roundtable discussion hosted by DWF and Whitbread.

The reasons for disproportionately high levels of suicide among construction workers and what can be done to help them were the topics of discussion on this episode of the Place North podcast.

The 10th anniversary edition of the property industry’s favourite social was a high energy affair that saw guests dancing to a spectacular set from Hacienda DJ Graeme Park until the wee hours.