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Pacom Systems, part of Stanley Product & Technology, a leading provider of security and access control solutions, has announced that its PACOM 8003 intelligent security control panel has achieved BS8243 PD662-2017 approval. A true hybrid panel, the PACOM 8003 is capable of delivering both advanced access control and EN Grade 3 intrusion detection, and this exciting development means that its level of adoption can be significantly expanded throughout the UK, which will help provide a growing number of end users with the most cost effective intruder alarm system approach to building security. Driven by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), due to the number of false and unwanted alarms that the police service had to attend, BS8243 PD662-2017 offers recommendations on the installation, maintenance and management of intruder and hold-up alarm system. It defines the method by which alarms are confirmed, the means of un-setting the security system, and the options of remote signalling that are permissible in order to gain a police response. For further information please visit www.pacom.com.


The majority of SME owners in the property and construction sector report that the rules of doing business have changed, but are they ready for the challenges that lie ahead? Research by accountancy firm, Menzies LLP, reveals that while business owners in the sector are ready, some could be working too hard or failing to seek the mentoring and specialist support needed to succeed in turbulent times.


The Chairman of Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Dr Mike Short, CBE, has been appointed as the Chief Scientific Adviser by the Department for International Trade (DIT). In the newly created role, Dr Short will build links with research, development and academic communities to commercialise and promote British scientific and engineering exports globally.


Quinn Estates have begun construction on the Herne Bay Sports Hub, which will see them deliver a ‘sporting legacy’ for the town once complete. This exciting new complex is part of a multi-million-pound investment in the coastal Kent town by the Canterbury-based developer that will provide a new base for local football, hockey, tennis and cricket teams.


Acting on behalf of Churchill Retirement Living, Vickery Holman have recently concluded the sale of Unit 2, Mounts Bay Lodge at Wharf Road, Penzance to RRL, the Cornish firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers. Occupying a prominent location opposite the main town car park and in close proximity to the Wharfside Shopping Centre, Unit 2 provides 1,432 sq.ft of ground floor accommodation.


COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MONTHLY 2018


Leading workplace consultant, Saracen Interiors has been awarded a


refurbishment contract by Oxford strategy consultancy, White Space following close collaboration with both landlord and client to refine designs, and agree schedules of work, acceptable to all. Work completed on the 5,000 sq.ft project at the beginning of December.


Developers have launched the second phase of a multi-million GPB business park refurbishment in Sheffield after letting 60 per cent of the site this year. ARBA Group's redevelopment of the 70,000 sq.ft Meadowhall Business Park has attracted high profile tenants including Tuffnells Parcels Express, which is relocating its headquarters to the former council-owned site at Carbrook Hall Road, adjacent to the city's new IKEA development.


Student accommodation and built to rent specialist Prosperity Capital Partners has received planning consent for Cathedral View, a major new student accommodation development in Derby city centre. The £23 million cluster-led scheme will include 319 ensuite bedrooms with shared kitchen and living rooms in two blocks nine-storeys high.


Lendlease has recently announced the appointment of Sherin Aminossehe as its new Head of Offices. A trained architect, Sherin joins Lendlease from Whitehall. In her new role as Head of Offices, Sherin will be in charge of shaping some of Lendlease’s largest regeneration projects, including the £2.4bn International Quarter London in Stratford.


Steve Oades, head of the Bristol commercial office of global property consultancy Knight Frank, has been promoted to Proprietary Partner from April 1. He is one of only a select few based in the UK regions to achieve proprietary partner status at the limited liability partnership. Knight Frank has 411 offices in 59 countries and more than 14,000 people.


Thorpe Park Leeds has become the first business park in West Yorkshire to achieve an official ‘Walk Friendly Workplace’ accreditation. It was presented through City Connect Walking, a joint initiative with UK Charity Living Streets which supports improvements to sustainable and active travel on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.


The transformation of King’s Cross station and the area around it has been awarded “Best Project Five Years On” and the “Mayors Planning Award for Excellence” at the London Planning Awards, underpinning the legacy of a redevelopment project that has been the catalyst for one of the largest regeneration schemes in Europe. Passenger satisfaction at the station is now at 95%.


National multi-technical services provider SPIE UK has moved to larger premises in Derbyshire, following a deal overseen by Innes England. New Grade A office space, situated on Badger Farm in Hilton, is now part tenanted by SPIE UK. The offices were constructed by John Bowler, previously of John Bowler Eggs. SPIE’s new 4,500 sq.ft office at Badger Farm will accommodate all of the company’s Derby-based staff.


Keyland Developments Ltd, the property trading arm of Kelda Group and sister- company to Yorkshire Wate, has sold a strategic 2.59 acre mixed use development site at George Street in Bradford City Centre to Land and Securities Ltd for £2.2million.


Goadsby Commercial have let another all- inclusive office suite in a popular Lymington Boat Yard. The offices offer a wide range of flexibility with various sized rooms and potential for further re-configuration. Only a few suites now remain in the Boat Yard.


MEPC announce that 3 Wellington Place, the latest building in the prominent Leeds City Centre development has reached completion, offering 115,000 sq.ft of highly flexible grade A office and retail space over five floors. The space enjoys a BREAAM excellent rating, making it some of the highest quality office space available in the region.


Mansfield based housebuilder Rippon Homes has strengthened its professional team with the appointment of Ciaran Hickey as Commercial Manager. Ciaran is no stranger to the construction industry, with 11 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor under his belt.


Cereal Killer Café, the first cereal-themed café to launch in the UK, has expanded into a new Brick Lane premises with the help of international restaurant and leisure property specialists, Restaurant Property. Established by Belfast born identical twins, Alan and Gary Keery, the first Cereal Killer Café launched in Brick Lane, Shoreditch in 2014.


UK developers are squandering £20m a year on interest they don’t need to pay, new research from specialist packager, Thistle Finance, revealed. Companies take out development finance loans for the duration of their builds. However, once the physical asset is finished, many are failing to refinance to lower priced products such as development finance ‘exit loans’, which are available because the schemes now represent less of a risk to lenders.


Radiant Architectural Lighting are launching an exciting selection of new products at this year’s Light and Building 2018 event taking place in Frankfurt, Germany.


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