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The recent demise of high-profile construction companies such as Pochins and Bardsley has had far-reaching effects in the property development sector, writes says Carrie Arnold of Bridge Insurance Brokers Limited.

Strong performance in Manchester and Liverpool contributed to rising turnover and profit at the planning consultant last year.

Law firm CMS has grown its construction team in Manchester from inception to 13 within three years, following the hire of two further associates and a senior construction lawyer, with more recruitment expected this year.

The developer, formerly known as Henry Boot Developments, has hired Chris Newsome as senior development surveyor as it looks to expand across the North.

Manchester Metropolitan University has agreed a 10-year lease to occupy 17,000 sq ft at the grade two-listed Bridgewater House on Whitworth Street, with the building now fully let.

Amy Brontë Littlejohns has joined Maddox Planning as the newly formed consultancy grows its Manchester base at Ancoats’ Beehive Mill.

This year will see fresh services launched including a development map to complement news stories and branded content production for partners.

The risk management and insurance brokerage company has agreed to take a 10-year lease on 11,600 sq ft within the sixth floor of No8 First Street.