Poll gives strong basis for renewable developer investment
The support for renewables cuts across political lines, with more than three-quarters of Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat voters supporting solar, onshore wind, and offshore wind farms in their local area.
Building a strong brand: laying foundations for success
In design and construction, the importance of strong foundations cannot be overstated. They tend to make up 10% of a project's cost, but account for 90% of its risk. This concept extends far beyond just buildings.
What do local elections nominations tell us about the parties?
Six councils in Greater Manchester will be having 'all out' elections due to boundary changes. These are Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.
Beggars can be choosers in marketing
It's a chicken and egg scenario. What comes first? The marketing strategy that helps you bring in more revenue? Or the revenue that helps you afford the marketing?
Greater Manchester (slowly) trailblazes ahead
Mayor Andy Burnham and the 10 council leaders hailed their new Trailblazer Deal as the most significant devolution settlement to the city region.
Has MIPIM evolved?
MIPIM 2023 has come to an end. What's new, what's more of the same and what does it all mean for the future of the built environment?
Having the conversations that matter at MIPIM 2023
Across the world, the property industry is preparing to down tools and gather in the south of France.
NSIP Planning Reform: Action for the planning act
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published its updated Action Plan aimed at reforming the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Don’t be surprised if Labour loses North West seats in 2023 local elections
Yes, I know that a YouGov poll puts Labour on 50% of the vote, but a number of factors will mean that we shouldn’t expect this to lead to a red tsunami in the region when voters go to the polls this spring.
Are you making the most of your PR?
A large part of public relations is getting third parties to take your message and put it out into the world.
Conjuring a sense of place
Branding is a crucial aspect of any successful venture, and an important tool used to tell the story of a product, service, or place.
Serviced office operators left in rates uncertainty
We’re in a continued period of change with some very interesting caselaw developments and new legislative requirements on the horizon.
The advent of the AI tool: ‘These aren’t the droids you’re looking for’
AI is the initialism on everyone’s lips at the moment. Where it was previously the reserve of science fiction writers, it has now hit the mainstream with a slew of market-ready tools for every Tom, Dick and Harry to get their hands on.
The North’s road to clean energy and net zero
Don’t be fooled by some of the headlines from yesterday’s Convention of the North. The real point of agreement was the role that clean energy technologies can play in powering the Northern economy.
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