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Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for this year’s coveted North West Business Insider Property Awards, in which we are nominated in two categories! Firstly, HBD is nominated as Commercial Developer of the Year, testament to the work we’ve done in creating great places around the country. Among those buildings is Island in Manchester, which is also nominated in Insider’s Commercial Development of the Year category. Island exemplifies our approach to new workspace. It’s a building with impressive sustainability credentials, smart technology, carbon targets, real-time energy consumption data screens, and a traffic-light system balancing fresh air with energy efficiency. The news comes at an exciting time for Island, which is being delivered by HBD and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, as the building will welcome its first ‘happy humans’ when occupier Virgin Media O2 takes five floors of the building later this year. Wishing all nominees the very best of luck; see you at the ceremony in May! #HBDplaces #WhereGreatPlacesStart #NorthWestPropertyAwards

INTER: A brand new project from Origin in a prime location with unrivalled connectivity. This is INTER, offering businesses the best of both worlds; a strategic industrial location just north of London, with easy access to the M25 and A1(M), while benefiting from lower operational costs compared to inner-city sites. With J23 of the M25 less than 10 miles away and multiple A1(M) junctions nearby, businesses at INTER can enjoy connectivity to London, the South East, and beyond. Plus, its established industrial and logistics hub means access to a strong local labour force, nearby schools, and housing, perfect for businesses looking to attract and retain talent. Origin is a platform formed by us and our partners Feldberg Capital, two like-minded operators with an ambitious vision for the sector. together we’re here delivering three Grade ‘A’ warehouses on this three-acre brownfield site, ranging from 13,396 sq ft to 39,876 sq ft, all with BREEAM Excellent certification and PV panels for sustainable operations. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eRtj8ne9 Adroit Real Estate Advisors Steve Williams Mark S Gill MRICS Hollis Hockley LLP Will Merrett-Clarke Frederica Chandler #INTER #Origin #FutureLogistics #HBDplaces #FeldbergCapital

Earlier this month, our colleague Lee Treanor took part in the British Council for Offices North judging tour for 2025. New to the judging panel this year, Lee and the team saw some of the best in class commercial office schemes that the North has to offer. Lee said: “As someone who has spent the most of his career working in the commercial office sector, it’s a real privilege to become a judge for BCO North. The schemes were really impressive and it’s fantastic to see how innovative and forward thinking it has become.” The Northern Awards Dinner is a standout event for office design professionals, bringing together the best talent and creativity from across the North. The winners will be announced on 3rd April 25 at Kimpton Clock Tower in Manchester city centre. Thanks to the fellow judges Richmal Wigglesworth, Danielle Ford, Nathalie Baxter and Adam Tillis 👏 #HBDplaces #BCO #BritishCouncilForOffices

These brand-new images reveal, for the first time, the planned units at ARK at Markham Vale. This cutting-edge industrial and logistics space being delivered by Origin, the new platform from HBD and Feldberg Capital. Dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, Origin is setting new benchmarks in the I&L sector. The aerial images showcase Markham Vale’s prime location, perfectly positioned for ambitious industrial and logistics businesses seeking high-quality, sustainable spaces. With units ranging from 17,050 to 35,950sq ft, ARK is designed to help businesses thrive and grow. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eyGr2xsu #ARK #Origin #FutureLogistics #HBDplaces #FeldbergCapital Rob Allen-Mersh Jamie Acheson Ross Steele Dean Thompson Alex Temple Richard Hinds Derbyshire County Council JLL Max Hearfield Harry Fullerton CPP Toby Vernon Brodie Faint

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a global initiative that takes place annually, aiming to challenge misconceptions about neurological differences and promote inclusivity, acceptance, and support for neurodivergent individuals in education, workplaces, and wider society. We recently interviewed three colleagues about the subject and in these articles our Managing Director Ed Hutchinson, Henry Boot Senior People Development Partner Samantha J., and Jo Teasdale, our Henry Boot Marketing Manager, each share their own experiences with neurodiversity and how they’re pioneering ideas to raise awareness and support needs in the workplace. 📚 Read the articles here: https://lnkd.in/e-mfCjEF https://lnkd.in/esCew4HF https://lnkd.in/eQw5jUjh #HBDplaces #WhereGreatPlacesStart #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

Happy Monday! Let’s take a look back at what the HBD team have been up to over the last few weeks. 👀 👉 Lee Treanor took our work experience student Finn on a tour around our net zero carbon office space, Island. 👉 Sarah Gill and Tom W. attended an International Women’s Day event hosted by Savills at Aire Park. 👉 Georgina Ronksley represented HBD at a workshop at Yorkshire’s Constructing Careers fair. 👉 James Walters attended the West Midlands UKREiiF 2025 warmup. 👉 Daniel Lawrenson MRICS, Sam Rodgers and George Mckimm enjoyed a lunch with Savills at Flat Iron. 👉 Georgina Ronksley joined the Henry Boot team to represent HBD at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe careers fair. 👉 Tom W. and David Nuttall from our Leeds office attended The Ruth Gorse Academy’s annual careers fair, speaking to years 7 to 11 about careers in property. 👉 Tom and David also headed to Tattu in Manchester for the Northern Industrial and Logistics Trend Tracker event. A busy month so far! Keep your eyes peeled for more updates. 🌟 #HBDplaces #WhereGreatPlacesStart #ICYMI

We’re bringing Golden Valley to life, our once in a lifetime project at the heart of the UK’s National Cyber Strategy. Set to be a world leading hub for innovation, collaboration, and growth, Golden Valley will connect local start ups, UK scale ups, and global tech giants in a dynamic, future focused environment. This month, we’re inviting you to three public consultation events to share our detailed plans for the first phase of Golden Valley, including the Innovation Centre, the Mobility Hub, and new open spaces and landscaping: 📍Friday 21st March 🕦11:30am – 1:30pm Cheltenham Library 🕢5:30pm – 7:30pm Gloucestershire College, Cheltenham Campus 📍Saturday 22nd March 🕙10:00am – 12:00pm Gloucestershire College, Cheltenham Campus Speaking of the consultations, our colleague Matt Bellshaw, Director and Head of Region at HBD, said: “Golden Valley is a major strategic development for Gloucestershire, and the wider community, so it’s important that we’re able to share our vision for the scheme. Following on from our consultation on our outline proposals, we look forward to meeting with the public to discuss our detailed designs for the first phase buildings and hear their thoughts and feedback ahead of detailed planning submission for later this year.” 📢 Can’t make it in person? Share your feedback online at: https://lnkd.in/gXnUF-ya 📧 or email us at goldenvalley@hbd.co.uk to have your say. #GoldenValley #HBDplaces Cheltenham Borough Council

“9 homes to savour…” - including out apartments at Setl in Birmingham! https://lnkd.in/enqquzCM Thanks to Yahoo Finance for listing Setl as #1 on this “smorgasbord of properties, all close to Michelin starred restaurants”. The article looked at Setl’s great location in the city’s Jewellery Quarter, where premium amenities include a rooftop garden, co working lounge and wellness studio, all within close proximity to eaters such as Opheem, a two starred Indian restaurant and one starred Adam's, which specialises in contemporary British cuisine, are both within walking distance. Hannah Voogd Simon Raiye Adam Brady

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at HBD, and we’re committed to making our developments as sustainable and accessible as possible. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of a new private shuttle service at Momentum, our high specification, sustainable logistics park in Rainham, East London. Employees at Momentum London Logistics Park will not only benefit from super sustainable surroundings, beautifully landscaped areas, an A+ EPC rating, and a BREEAM Excellent accreditation, but they will now also have a car free commuting option with this convenient new service. Running between Momentum, Rainham town centre, and Rainham train station, the shuttle will provide hassle free, sustainable travel, ensuring an easier, greener commute for everyone working here. To find out more, contact our agents: CBRE Richard Seton-Clements Joe Aherne Tom Lukeman Glenny LLP Peter Higgins Ryan Anderson MRICS Dan Wink DTRE LLP Jake Huntley Charlie Wing Maddie Moriarty #Momentum #IndustrialandLogistics #HBDplaces

JUST FOUR FLOORS now remain at Island, our cutting edge net zero workspace in the heart of Manchester! 🏢 Following Virgin Media O2's acquisition of over half the build, we're now talking to other prospective occupiers who want to be one of the first to call Island home! There’s so much on offer here; 100,000sq ft of net zero carbon workspace, available as single or multiple floors of 10,000sq ft. Designed for happy humans, it features 12,500sq ft of communal areas, including a rooftop terrace and wellness space, all open to the Island community. The ground floor is dedicated to informal working, eating, meeting, and events. Island promotes health and wellbeing by embracing the WELL Building Standard principles. Situated in Manchester's centre, Island is just minutes from train and tram connections, with ample cycle storage and private showers on site. It's also close to great shops, food, drink, and world class cultural experiences. Interested in a tour? ✉️ Contact our agents Mark Garner at CBRE or Richard Lace at OBI for more details. #Island #IslandMCR #HBDplaces #WhereGreatPlacesStart