All articles by Helen Thomas – Page 4
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Markets
Market-making
Arlington believes it can create an entirely new market in Hatfield, but it may take a titanic exodus of big hi-tech occupiers from the M4 corridor to make its 4m sq ft scheme viable.
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Insight
On the broad band wagon
Property owners agree that the supply of broadband to its tenants will become as vital as electricity or air conditioning. Where they differ is in how to go about providing this service.
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Markets
Port in a storm
The Port of Southampton deals with 34m tonnes of cargo a year and this is increasing. To keep apace of demand expansion is needed, but what of the environmental impact? Renée Barnes reports on what is set to be a long and drawn out battle to expand the port
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News
Ireland's 'Canary Wharf' turns into a dead duck
Spencer Dock Development Consortium awaits Irish planning board's written decision before submitting new application
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Markets
Working with your socks off
Interactive online training could make traditional training methods a thing of the past. Regus brought new meaning to working from home when it introduced its online learning system two months ago.
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Professional
Space odyssey
Surveyors may preach the benefits of space management but they are on a voyage of discovery when it comes to appreciating what flexible workspace can do for them.
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Markets
Heathrow rents continue to soar
Rents are sky high around Heathrow, helped by the proximity of the airport and two motorways, and this is increasing the pressure for the release of greenbelt land.
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Markets
The park ages
Chiswick Park, touted as the model for tomorrow s business park is under construction just as business park icon Stockley Park is finalising planning for its last stage. We compare the two different concepts
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Insight
Original spin
If you want to draw a crowd, get a big draw. Top-drawer attractions are being employed to help launches reach their target audience first-hand.
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Markets
The dinosaurs awake
As institutional investors come under scrutiny from a detailed government review, Property Week's special report examines their performance in the property sector.
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Markets
Unhappy union
Norwich Union s merger with CGU will flood the office market with second-hand space just as a swathe of 25-year leases expire. Is it all gloom in Norwich?
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Markets
The appliance of science
At the forefront of European technological development, Britain s science parks will have to adapt to occupiers demands and negotiate government policies that promote their growth but restrict development.
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News
Irish retailers block Liffey extension plan
Grosvenor’s plans to add foodstore to mall scuppered by consortium of local shopkeepers
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Professional
Left holding the baby
Will the property industry offer more support than Manchester United did to the new EU directive giving parents 13 weeks of unpaid leave?
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Markets
Docklands giant awakes
After a quiet 1999, Canary Wharf was bolstered last week by a brace of new lettings. Renée Barnes looks at the future of the massive complex
