RICS launches consultation on global construction standards
The institution is set to publish a combined global professional standard for construction, incorporating global principles of quantity surveying and project management practice. The post RICS launches consultation on global construction standards appeared first on Property Week.
Government appoints former whip Dixon as building safety minister
Following the government reshuffle, she replaces Alex Norris, who had served as building safety minister since July 2024. The post Government appoints former whip Dixon as building safety minister appeared first on Property Week.
Former Argent director Searl steps into advisory role at Copenhagen-based investor
In his new role at Urban Partners, he will work to evolve capital models that better support progressive developers and city authorities. The post Former Argent director Searl steps into advisory role at Copenhagen-based investor appeared first on Property Week.
The Dot Group appoints Robinson from Apollo as CFO
He will also join the group’s advisory board and executive leadership team. The post The Dot Group appoints Robinson from Apollo as CFO appeared first on Property Week.
US food and entertainment giant Chuck E Cheese set for UK debut
The brand is set to unveil a number of UK locations for its first move into Europe. The post US food and entertainment giant Chuck E Cheese set for UK debut appeared first on Property Week.
Moorfield secures £26m for 204-bed PBSA scheme in Bristol
The scheme, located on Freestone Road within the wider Temple Meads Quarter regeneration area, will include a mixture of studio and cluster rooms. The post Moorfield secures £26m for 204-bed PBSA scheme in Bristol appeared first on Property Week.
BlackRock lines up £500m UK data centre investment programme
The US firm plans to invest up to £500m in “next-generation” enterprise data centres across the UK. The post BlackRock lines up £500m UK data centre investment programme appeared first on Property Week.
MJ Gleeson reports 17.3% profit drop despite sales rate boost
In the full year ending 30 June 2025, the housebuilder’s profit before tax stood at £20.5m, down from last year’s £24.8m but in line with previous expectations. The post MJ Gleeson reports 17.3% profit drop despite sales rate boost appeared first on Property Week.
Engineering consultancy signs Leeds city centre office deal
The 15,000 sq ft deal with Sweco follows the letting of the fifth floor at NFU Mutual’s 1 Whitehall Riverside to JN Bentley. The post Engineering consultancy signs Leeds city centre office deal appeared first on Property Week.
Sainsbury’s rebuffs Chinese retailer’s attempted Argos takeover
The company said in a statement that it had terminated discussions with JD.com as it was unwilling to budge on unfavourable terms. The post Sainsbury’s rebuffs Chinese retailer’s attempted Argos takeover appeared first on Property Week.