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  • Tesco, SEGRO Logistics Park Poznan, Poland
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    Look to other markets for inspiration

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    As we start building a new generation of multi-storey, last-mile logistics schemes, we can learn as much from urban developments – whether offices, hotels, residential or hospitals – as from greenfield sheds. 

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    Infrared in I&L settings

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    The conundrum of how to slash emissions while cutting energy bills is a burning issue across the UK’s industrial property market. Businesses have been drowning in sky-high energy bills, but new heating options are being rapidly taken up by a sector hungry for innovation and cost savings

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    Hines’ recipe for success

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    UK managing director Greg Cooper tells Property Week why the international property giant is eager to increase its presence in the British industrial and logistics market.

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    Green transition must be equitable

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Upskilling workers with the most to lose from climate change will be key to decarbonising UK property.

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    Q&A: Five minutes with Cheryl Perry

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    The senior development director at Infinium Logistics on being ‘firm but fair’ and loving Star Trek.

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    Embracing the need for change

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    In my late teens, my summer holidays were spent temping in factories on industrial estates to help pay for my university education. In a short but varied career in the industrial sector, I made French doors, packed Christmas gifts in sweltering 30-degree heat and processed holiday photos. It was tiring, ...

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    Q&A: Tritax CEO Colin Godfrey on thinking outside the box

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Tritax Big Box chief executive outlines the firm’s key strategies amid 2024’s economic uncertainties. 

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    Rooflights can help boost sustainability

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Brett Martin’s Stuart Middle tells Property Week how rooflights can help developers meet both occupier and sustainability demands in industrial and logistics buildings.

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    Let’s champion the benefits of logistics

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Logistics is the lifeblood of UK business, playing a critical role in our supply chain infrastructure. An efficient, sustainable and reliable logistics network is also an essential component of a thriving local economy.

  • Hannah Awonuga, Knight Frank
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    ‘A feeling of belonging is key’

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Hannah Awonuga joined Knight Frank six months ago as group head of EDI after a 17-year career at Barclays. Here, she talks to Property Week about how the industry can change.

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    Supporting a healthy balance

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) shines a spotlight on supporting and improving mental wellbeing. So, what steps can real estate firms take to help employees in this area?

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    Best-in-class assets outpace wider market

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Warehouses with strong ESG credentials lead the way in rental growth, while vacancy rate rises to 6.4%. 

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    Alternative lenders can aid SMEs

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Smaller prime property developers can secure suitable funding for their projects from alternative lenders.

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    I&L adds park life

    2024-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Industrial and logistics sites traditionally lack attractive outside spaces for people to relax, but the latest developments are starting to blur the boundaries.

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    Timber MMC needs more support

    2024-05-08T00:00:00Z

    To realise the sector’s potential, government must help to combat planning barriers and fund training.

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    London faces I&L land challenge

    2024-05-08T00:00:00Z

    GLA consultation on industrial and logistics land and uses is welcome but risks further reducing supply.

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    Q&A with Aldi’s MD of real estate: “We’re committed to opening 500 new UK stores”

    2024-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Jonathan Neale, managing director of real estate at Aldi, tells Property Week about the value supermarket chain’s growth ambitions and why it has created a centralised property team

  • Alex Pielak, Akou
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    How to measure social value

    2024-04-24T00:00:00Z

    While progress has been made in the understanding of social impact, there is still a long journey ahead to help businesses gain the most insight from the data that they collect.

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    Swansea pioneers a green model

    2024-04-24T00:00:00Z

    A £4bn green energy, transport hub and port development should be a blueprint for other major cities.

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    More clarity on MEES is essential

    2024-04-24T00:00:00Z

    Government must outline its plans for energy efficiency regulations to help industry hit net zero targets.