Events

From smart toilets to smart meters and Earth Blocks to Energy Houses, Innovation in Property got to the bottom, and even the basement, of the technological trends that are influencing the construction industry today.

Collaboration and partnership were reoccurring themes as local authorities, developers, architects, planners, and more gathered to learn more about Place’s plans for the global property conference in March.

“It’s been eventful and has gone in the blink of an eye,” Joanne Roney told guests on her last day as chief executive of Manchester City Council before taking up her new role in Birmingham.

250 property professionals descended on the Lawn Club in Spinningfields to relax and unwind after a busy first half of the year.

Is the greenest building the one that is already built? Can we refurb one home every 35 seconds, the rate that experts say is needed to meet environmental targets by 2050? And should carbon-dense buildings be protected?

Has Cumbria got a confidence issue? How do we grow its population? And can we increase the county’s £13.3bn contribution to UK Plc? Just a few of the questions answered at the Cumbria Update, held at Kendal’s Castle Green Hotel.

Meeting the demands of the legislation is presenting a massive challenge for many people across the property world, and will affect everyone from early technical designers to agents managing completed buildings.

The Place North West Education Property and PBSA update saw a strong turnout of attendees seeking a health check on the sector.

The Place North West Cheshire Development Update saw strong demands from attendees ahead of the forthcoming general election. Planning reform and more resources, greater regional autonomy, and “a kick up the arse” for Homes England were just a few of the items on the panellists’ wish list.

Development opportunities across the borough of St Helens are beginning to stoke up real interest.

A sold-out crowd filled Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for a lowdown on the industrial sector, a viability debate, and a close-up look at a scheme with strong sustainability ambitions.

A robust conference schedule could not keep the crowds away at our networking social during the first day of the Leeds-based property convention.

“The towers are going up and so are rents – increasing by 30% since 2020,” said Dan Whelan, deputy editor of Place North West, as he opened the North West Rental Market conference.

Another sold-out instalment of the popular social saw the next generation of property leaders gather for an evening of networking at The Vault in Manchester.

What does devolution mean for those looking to do business and invest in Greater Manchester? That was the focus of Place North West’s MIPIM panel session on Thursday at the Manchester stand.