In the Commercial Developments category you can read about UK commercial property either in the planning stage, under construction or newly completed. This includes reports on office and serviced office space, retail developments and much more.
Two major hotel groups are pressing ahead with new developments at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. Premier Inn confirmed it would start building work soon on a 180-bedroom hotel and restaurant opposite the new Hydro arena and the Scottish Exhibition and... Read More
In the construction industry, health and safety is key to ensuring jobs are completed efficiently, by deadline and, crucially, without danger or harm to anyone on site. Even the slightest cutting of red tape can be a risky manoeuvre – especially in... Read More
In recent years sustainability has become increasingly important with the result that businesses are now being challenged to “Go Green” and attempt to operate in a more environmentally friendly manner. However, the carbon footprint of one... Read More
With the Eurozone crisis not nearing a resolution, Britain is fast becoming a highly attractive destination for international companies seeking a foothold in Europe. As a result commercial space, particularly Grade A offices, are in high demand – meaning... Read More
A commercial property development in the heart of the City has unearthed an entire Roman street that is being dubbed the Pompeii of the North. Archaeologists working on the site of Lord Foster’s new Bloomberg headquarters on Queen Victoria Street say the... Read More
Is having four IKEA’s within an hour’s journey too much? Today IKEA announced plans to build a multimillion pound new store in Sheffield, but does Sheffield really needs its own IKEA? Although Sheffield is one of the largest cities in the UK not to have... Read More
Nearly 4,000 people attended a recent recruitment day held at Whiteley Shopping Centre. The event was held to fill the 1,000 positions available at the £84 million South Coast retail development which opens on May 23. Whiteley, which lies between... Read More
The mammoth Trinity Leeds shopping complex may have hit the headlines recently with its modern take on high street shopping, yet the focus in the northern city has now very much moved onto a more traditional retail experience. Leeds Kirkgate Market has been a... Read More
The economic downturn had a huge effect upon the UK, with consumers and businesses alike forced to reconsider their futures thanks to a lack of funds. As a result, a number of development projects ground to a halt across the UK, with the retail and leisure... Read More
Phase one of television company ITV’s move to the new MediaCityUK facilities in Salford Quays is now officially complete, with several of the channel’s most popular shows already being broadcast from the location. During the past six months, over... Read More
Over recent years urban regeneration projects throughout the UK have resulted in a huge expansion of commercial property developments. Many of these are ongoing and will continue to deliver new business space in the future.
In addition many towns and cities have seen an expansion of out-of-town projects resulting in new business parks, shopping centres and leisure developments.
You will find stories about all of these here together with news regarding new industrial, healthcare and warehouse property. So if you want to read about the latest Grade A office space in London’s financial district or improvements to Sheffield’s retail quarter, the Commercial Development category is for you.
