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“Long-term regeneration partnerships unlock real impact - bringing together portfolios of sites and the specialist skills, like decarbonisation, that drive lasting change.” At UKREiiF, our National Head of Land and Development, David Atkinson, and Head of Decarbonisation, Kelly Crews, joined a powerful panel to explore how collaboration between public and private sectors is key to unlocking funding and delivering lasting regeneration and decarbonisation outcomes. A huge thanks to our fellow panellists: Jane Anderson, Investment Manager, Homes England and Lynda Rawsthorne BSc MA FRICS FAPM FCIOB FIWFM ChPP, Head of Government Property Profession, Cabinet Office. 🎧 Listen to the full session as a podcast here: https://lnkd.in/ezh-QCza 👉 Read David’s insight and key takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/eK4NzxSJ #UKREiiF2025 #UKREiiF #Decarbonisation #Funding #NetZero #PublicPrivatePartnerships #BuiltEnvironment Willmott Dixon Interiors

Speed without compromise. This project for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead shows how early collaboration and streamlined procurement can get vital projects moving faster and with greater certainty. Procured through SCAPE in 2017, we began to transform York House, a vacant 1980s office block, into a modern, energy-efficient civic hub almost six months earlier than would have been possible via a traditional approach. Thanks to close collaboration and creative problem-solving, we kept most of the existing structure, quickly engaged specialists, and progressed a phased design to manage risk - all while meeting the customer’s fast-track ambitions and without compromising quality. This fast-track delivery helped: ✅ Maximise reuse of the existing structure ✅ Minimise disruption in a live town centre ✅ Support new ways of working for the council ✅ Deliver a future-ready head office, at speed It’s a clear example of how early alignment and the right procurement route can unlock results - exactly when they’re needed most. Read more about the York House transformation here: https://orlo.uk/3YKAo #TeamSCAPE

Reliable, accessible public transport is fundamental to how people connect with work, education, healthcare, services - and each other. That’s why delivering Stevenage Bus Interchange alongside Stevenage Borough Council wasn’t just about upgrading a new station. It was about creating a safer, smarter and more welcoming space at the heart of the town - improving connectivity across Stevenage and offering a better experience for passengers. ➡️ Swipe through to find out more. 📖 Read more about how creating accessible, sustainable and people-focused transport infrastructure can support stronger, healthier communities - https://lnkd.in/e-YKBihG SCAPE

🚨 Recognition for Platinum House! 🏆 We are thrilled that Platinum House – the new Training Centre and Horsham Fire Station for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service – received a Highly Commended Award at the SUSSEX HERITAGE TRUST Awards earlier ths month. A fantastic acknowledgment of the project’s design excellence, community impact, and collaboration across teams. Huge congratulations to everyone involved in making this innovative and essential facility a reality! 👏 🔗 Learn more about the project: https://orlo.uk/MHGuL West Sussex County Council HNW Architects AtkinsRéalis VZDV Consulting Engineers HOP Consulting Limited The terra firma Consultancy Ltd SCF Frameworks #Construction #PublicSector #FireService #Sustainability #SussexHeritageAwards #WillmottDixon #WestSussexFire #PlatinumHouse #Horsham

We joined our customer Barnsley Council to watch an exciting test build of one of the Yorkshire Rose sculptures that will be installed on The Seam Digital Campus. The Yorkshire Roses are made up of three stunning sculptures that once in place later this year, will serve as both a visual gateway and a powerful symbol of Barnsley’s pride, ambition, and investment in its future. Procured via SCAPE, we're currently working on Phase One of The Seam, which also includes the creation of a new urban park. Take a look at the video below to see a sneak peak of progress so far ⬇️

🌍Kelly Crews, our Head of Decarbonisation, recently joined a webinar hosted by Pagabo, focused on tackling a pressing challenge in our sector. The session explored insights from Pagabo’s latest white paper, “Driving Decarbonisation in the Public Sector,” bringing together key voices to discuss how collaboration, data-led decision-making, and whole-life thinking can accelerate change. One of the discussion points was the 2035 emissions target, and concerns among attendees around whether this goal remains achievable. Kelly offered an optimistic and pragmatic perspective: with the right funding, focused upskilling, and a strong culture of knowledge sharing, 2035 can be a realistic and achievable milestone. Funding will be crucial to scale up efforts, and addressing the industry’s skills gap must follow closely behind to enable meaningful, long-term progress. Kelly shared how real impact can be delivered through early contractor involvement, innovative retrofit solutions, and a clear focus on long-term value - all crucial to achieving net-zero goals in the public sector. Pagabo is a valued framework partner, and we’re proud to be part of these important conversations that help shape the future of sustainable construction. 👉 Read more about the webinar and key takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/e5_W_Kw9 #NetZero2035 #PublicSectorDecarbonisation #SustainableEstates #PagaboLive

"The Building Safety Act is not just regulatory. It's transformational in how we work together. It creates more predictability, transparent and accountable ways of working, and in the long run, it will save lives, reduce costs and rebuild trust of the people that live, work, learn and are cared for in your communities." At UKREiiF, Jo Weston, our National Product Manager, shared how the Building Safety Act is reshaping construction - not just through regulation, but by driving a more collaborative, future-focused way of working. Key takeaways from the session: ✅ Early appointment of the principal designer is critical ✅ Design must be comprehensive and future-oriented ✅ Communication with regulators takes time and precision ✅ Shared responsibility is key to success ✅ Flexibility and adaptability are vital as regulations evolve. 🎧 Listen to the full session as a podcast here: https://orlo.uk/0XfQZ 👉 Read Jo’s key takeaways and insight here: https://orlo.uk/1RMBY #UKREiiF2025#UKREiiF#BuildingSafetyAct Willmott Dixon Interiors

For over 20 years, our partnership with SCAPE has helped simplify public sector procurement - making project delivery smoother and more straightforward. In 2014, we worked with Nottingham City Council to develop a business case for the BioCity Discovery Building – a tech incubator and life sciences facility. This enabled the council to: ✅ Secure the land they needed ✅ Deliver a modern facility to support innovation ✅ Retain BioCity and its highly skilled science and tech workforce in Nottingham ✅ Create a sustainable income stream through subletting Thanks to #SCAPE and our trusted collaboration, procurement was straightforward - helping Nottingham City Council focus on delivering results. Read more about the Discovery Building here: https://orlo.uk/bRJx9 #TeamSCAPE

🌅 Shaping the future of Torquay’s harbourside We’re proud to share a new fly-through of The Strand - a landmark development that reimagines a key part of the town centre. This project looks to deliver a circa 154-bedroom boutique hotel, complete with a rooftop terrace and ground floor space for food, drink and retail – all designed to reflect and support Devon’s thriving local offer. More than 150 full-time jobs could be created through this development, offering a real economic boost for the area and supporting long-term regeneration. Public consultation is still live, and we’re looking forward to hearing from the community on what this could mean for Torquay’s future. Torbay Council | Milligan | Pagabo

Last month, we hosted our first Developing Leaders Conference in the South. We designed this day to feel different, not just another industry event, but a chance to step back, hear fresh perspectives, challenge our thinking, have honest conversations about leadership and spark new ideas. We brought in inspiring speakers from outside construction, Mandy Hickson, Keith Dear, Caspar Berry, Keynote & Motivational Speaker and Cally Caroline Beaton, and it turned out to be a brilliant day, in a fantastic setting at The Kia Oval - Surrey County Cricket Club. This conference is part of a wider commitment from Willmott Dixon to invest in the people who are shaping the future of our sector not just through what they deliver, but through how they lead. We are already looking forward to repeating it all again. In the meantime, you can check out the highlights here below! #DevelopingLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #ConstructionLeadership #WillmottDixonInteriors #IndustryEvents