MIPIM | Themes from Cannes in 2024

Lobby group Construction Alliance North East has confirmed Tim Barrett as its new chair, taking on the role from Ken Parkin.

Ashbrookes has opened a Sunderland office for its estate agency business on the ground floor, and wants to add 78 student apartments to three floors above, two of the floors new-build additions.

The owner of Newcastle’s Wellbar Central has started a programme of works at the 10-storey building, initially focusing on two vacant suites.

Main contractor Kier has asked the South Tyneside firm to design, coordinate and install mechanical, electrical and public health services to 11 units at the Sedgefield tech development.

The North of Tyne Combined Authority has approved the investment package across five developments, enabling 640 homes.

Culture packs an economic punch – so how do we leverage that to create better communities? Place North’s MIPIM breakfast event brought together representatives from Manchester, Liverpool, and Belfast for a discussion about culture-led regeneration.

The warehouse sector is more appealing than ever to those with seriously deep pockets. We look into what is whetting investor appetites. Plus: Planning fast lanes and Leeds’ bright future.

Working with FaulknerBrowns Architects, Newcastle City Council has secured £8.2m from the Levelling Up Fund to restore original features and improve the grade one-listed building’s trading space.

The Sunderland-headquartered development and construction consultancy has established IC Zero, a brand committed to helping clients meet the challenges of the climate crisis.