
Andrew Hillier
Andrew is Features Editor at Property Week.
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UKGBC’s McWhirter slams ‘brutal’ dissolution of Energy Efficiency Taskforce
The UK Green Building Council’s (UKGBC) deputy chief executive Simon McWhirter has criticised the government’s decision to disband the Energy Efficiency Taskforce only six months on from its launch, and just days after it scrapped Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for residential landlords.
- Online
RESi360: Zoopla head predicts further tricky two or three years for housing market
The UK housing market faces at least two more challenging years, Zoopla executive director Richard Donnell told delegates at Property Week’s RESi360 conference this morning (13 September).
- News
PW Student Accommodation Awards finalists revealed
Purpose-built student accommodation provider (PBSA) Abodus Living leads the nominations at this year’s Student Accommodation Awards, shortlisted in eight categories.
- Insight
Why international investors should look to invest in Ukraine’s property market
Sergii Pylypenko, chief executive of Ukrainian developer Kovalska Group, tells Andy Hillier why, despite the ongoing conflict, international investors should be looking seriously at the country’s property market.
- Markets
Testing times for the student sector
Andy Hillier reports on the double whammy of rising demand for and falling supply of properties.
- Insight
A winning start: PW speaks to six former Women in Property National Student Awards finalists
Women in Property’s National Student Awards have helped more than a thousand female graduates on the road to success. Property Week talks to former finalists about the importance of the programme.
- News
Shortlist revealed for inaugural Inspiring Women in Property Awards
More than 170 individuals and teams from across the sector have been shortlisted for Property Week’s inaugural Inspiring Women in Property Awards.
- Insight
‘A hell of a portfolio’
Lynda Shillaw, chief executive of development giant Harworth Group, tells Property Week about its plans to deliver 35m sq ft of I&L space.
- Insight
Logistics firms set to boost shed footprint
Demand for European warehouse space shows no sign of abating despite a turbulent economic backdrop.
- Insight
Testing the future of net zero homes
Barratt’s energy-efficient eHome2 is undergoing months of testing to help the housebuilder understand more about how to successfully build low-carbon and net zero housing at scale.
- News
Building safety still a concern
Six years ago this week, the nation awoke to the horrific news that a fire had broken out in the night at Grenfell Tower, a residential block in west London. The tragedy ultimately cost 72 lives, with many residents trapped in their homes unable to escape the smoke and flames.
- Online
Industry’s finest celebrated at 27th annual Property Awards
Brian Bickell was among the winners at last night’s Property Awards as he was named Property Personality of the Year at the 27th annual event, held at the Grosvenor House hotel in London,
- Insight
View from the top: Alicia Thompson, chief executive of Kick Game
The chief executive of trainers reseller Kick Game tells Property Week about the firm’s property plans, the direction of high-street retail and her top advice for shopping centre landlords.
- News
Mayhew calls for EPC-style grading system for later-living accommodation
The academic behind an industry-backed review into older people’s housing is calling for the introduction of an Energy Performance Certificate-style grading system for later-living accommodation.
- Insight
Dream come true for student sector: interview with Bricks Group founder Pete Prickett
When Bricks Group founder Pete Prickett turned his focus from hotels to student accommodation, he knew his student brand ‘true’ could offer an often poorly served market something different.
- News
Moda Living among winners at Property Week’s RESI Awards
Build-to-rent specialist (BTR) Moda Living was the big winner at Property Week’s RESI Awards last night, securing two awards on the evening.
- News
I&L conference: I&L set to outperform forecasts
The industrial and logistics (I&L) sector is on course to outperform forecasts over the next year as the UK recovers from the economic downturn, experts speaking today at Property Week’s Industrial & Logistics Conference & Showcase said.
- Insight
Barratt goes big on quality: interview with Barratt Developments' chief executive David Thomas
The housebuilding giant’s chief executive David Thomas tells Andy Hillier how a focus on ‘quality, service and sustainability’ has helped steer the company through choppy economic waters
- Insight
Industrial & Logistics: Another level
There is a child-like quality to multi-level logistics schemes, with their boxy designs split over several levels or storeys.