Barclays secured as Bank House launches

The developer is now seeking to deliver 411 student bedspaces within the Newcastle city centre science-focused development area.

Site preparation has been taking place following the completion of the contractor’s deal with the city council.

Danieli Group has revealed plans to house a leisure destination at the former Empress Ballroom.

Iona Howell has joined the architect’s management team as a director, moving up from associate level.

The expanding supermarket group wants to leave its Westerhope site for the former Go Outdoors space at West Denton Retail Park.

A restored grade-one listed church in Sunderland, known as 17Nineteen and designed by Mosedale Gillatt, has been named North East Building of the Year.

The council is stepping up its efforts to bring about the next wave of development projects on its side of the Tyne, chief executive Sheena Ramsey said.

Chris Chennell has been promoted to regional director for the North East and Yorkshire at the integrated engineering design consultancy.

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