Gleeds

Gleeds is incredibly proud to be providing cost management support to Network Rail Property in creating a world class transport gateway which recognises Britain’s busiest station as a destination in its own right, while also respecting its unique heritage. The new plans should deliver an enormously improved experience for station users and help rejuvenate this vibrant part of the City. We’re looking forward to continuing to work with Network Rail Property and other project partners on this impactful scheme.

How can the planning system help the UK Government deliver 1.5 million homes?   In last week’s Budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves reiterated the Government’s commitment towards building 1.5 million homes during Labour’s first five years in power. But as previous governments have struggled to deliver similar numbers of homes – is this target realistic?   Gleeds’ Head of Development, Paul Dennison, delves into the planning challenges that have previously held back housing growth, and what the Government and construction industry can do to reach these ambitious numbers.   Read Paul’s thoughts: https://lnkd.in/eBbguNxa

The Latin American construction industry continues to enable positive change across society in many ways, such as by building new hospitals in Peru and expanding railways in Chile.  Steps such as embracing modern methods of construction and digital technologies - utilised on nearly 80% of projects, according to our survey respondents - further boost project viability. How much do climate change and geopolitical volatility impact developer and investor confidence?    Find out in our latest report ➡ https://lnkd.in/egtEccgu #LatinAmerica #LATAMConstruction

🌈 Celebrating Pride in Atlanta! 🌈   On 13 October, our Atlanta team joined the Pride Parade for the third consecutive year! Held in Midtown Atlanta, the event was a day of celebration, unity, and support for the LGBTQ+ community.   Bringing this day to life took weeks of planning, from designing custom Gleeds giveaways like t-shirts, stickers, hand fans and more. In June, the team also raised $400 for the Atlanta Pride Committee, supporting their work in promoting equality and inclusivity.   HR Generalist and Officer Manager, Juliana Rezende expressed: “I’m extremely proud that Gleeds walked in the Atlanta Pride Parade for the third year in a row. The energy on the day was electric, full of love and joy. The LGBTQ+ community is home for me! Celebrating this community sends an important message that family, friends, and colleagues deserve to authentically be themselves, loud and proud!”   A special thank you to our dedicated team members—Stuart Lumsden, Brittani Byers, Rachel Nix King, Juliana Rezende, Klaudia Kawa, Victor Gasca, Jacob L., Aaron S., Chris Adams MSc, Kasey Polzin, Suzan Talley, LEED AP, PMP—as well as former employees, Joshua Mitchell and Will Jones, for helping make the day unforgettable. We’d also like to thank the friends and family of our fantastic team for joining in on the celebrations.   #PrideParade #PrideAtlanta #LGBTQ+

Championing inclusion at Gleeds 🤝   As we come to the end of Black History Month, we wanted to share a snippet of some of the conversations we've been having with colleagues across our business this October.   At Gleeds, we’re dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive, and respectful environment where our colleagues feel valued and supported. Donna Browne, our expert in early careers talent, is striving to ensure that both current and future early careers joiners have a voice.   In a recent episode of our internal podcast series, Donna spoke with three UK-based graduates about their career journeys, future aspirations at Gleeds, and perspectives on inclusion. Assistant Quantity Surveyor and Race Group ally, Mona Hassan, shared her experience as a panellist at BPIC, whilst reflecting on how her journey has come full circle.   Hear more in the video below. #BlackHistoryMonth #FIR #EarlyCareers

We’re looking forward to attending the DCD > Connect conference in Virginia on the 6 – 7 November.     This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with cloud and colocation ecosystem experts, and to discuss the ever-changing landscape of the industry.    The two-day event will explore the biggest challenges faced in the industry today, including how we approach power, AI, construction and more. As the need for data centres grows at an unprecedented rate, discover how businesses are keeping up with the demand, whilst navigating hurdles such as sustainability and extreme weather.    If you’re attending, we encourage you to reach out to our colleagues, who are eager to connect with other experts in the industry. We hope to see you there!   Kurt Looby MRICS, Stephen Kelly, Zoe Moore MRICS, Scott Haines, Duncan Adams, Adrian Farren, Cody Meyer. DCD>Academy #DCDConnect #DCDVirginia #DateCentres

What does best practice look like when resourcing carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) projects?   With the UK Government's newly unveiled plans for Great British Energy, energy transition is a priority for organisations addressing the climate crisis. As the Government has recently pledged financial support for several landmark CCUS projects, now is the perfect moment to redefine our approach to planning, funding and delivering clean energy initiatives.   In our latest thought leadership piece, Paul Adamson, Director within our Energy team, outlines key steps to accelerate this transition, including improving tender processes, enhancing communication and navigating uncharted territory in delivering new facilities.   Urgent change is required in the procurement market to turn ambitious targets into reality. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXHvek-v   #EnergyTransition #NetZero #CCUS #CarbonCapture

New leadership for UK business    We’re pleased to announce that Brian McArdle has been appointed as the new UK Managing Director at Gleeds. Brian has been with Gleeds for 17 years and will take up leadership of the UK business from January. Brian will succeed Anthony Cork, who will be departing the business in December after 27 years, having made an immeasurable contribution to Gleeds in that time. Thank you, Anthony, and congratulations Brian.   In January 2025, Gleeds will also be transitioning from a general partnership to a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). This shift marks an important step in simplifying our operations and preparing for future growth.   COO Salar Farzad comments, “Becoming an LLP is the latest positive step forward, delivering clear benefits in terms of greater transparency and simplified accounting. This, along with our new global HQ, positions Gleeds to thrive as an independent business in a rapidly evolving landscape.”   With these changes on the horizon, we’re looking forward to continuing to shape the built environment across the world and play our part in creating a better future for the communities we serve. https://lnkd.in/dGvVeNxK

Although the first half of the year showed muted activity due to elections and seasonal rains, a significant ramp-up in construction is anticipated in the second half of FY2025.     According to 41% of our survey respondents, the demand for construction projects in India has significantly increased in the last six months (April to September 2024).    Read our in-depth review for:    ▪ Market survey insights about topics such as geopolitical issues and construction cost inflation  ▪ Analysis of materials pricing and wider economic activity  ▪ The latest pricing trends, including our updated construction cost index, which tracks the market conditions in six areas, including Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad  ▪ A spotlight on Decarbonise and India’s efforts to reduce emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement.     Find the review here: https://lnkd.in/dMG8DZSM #GleedsDigital #constructionindustry #india

Egypt’s construction industry continues to catch favourable tailwinds as the wider economy strengthens.    Greater stability in construction materials pricing is leading to a more predictable business environment and helping to maintain project budgets.    Increased foreign direct investment and remittances from Egyptians working abroad have led to the greater availability of foreign currency helping to reduce fluctuations and uncertainty due to a move away from parallel market dynamics.     Where are government and private sector efforts being focused to further enhance the Egyptian construction industry’s competitiveness?    Find out in our latest report: https://lnkd.in/e3iQF3xK   #gleedsdigital #construction #sustainability