Top of the Props This Year’S Glittering Showcase of the East Midlands Property Sector Was One of the Most Upbeat in Years

TOP OF THE PROPS THIS YEAR’S GLITTERING SHOWCASE OF THE EAST MIDLANDS PROPERTY SECTOR WAS ONE OF THE MOST UPBEAT IN YEARS

he annual East Midlands Property for a moment. There’s plenty to be optimis- Nottingham, and Infinity Park Derby’s iHub. Awards took place with work on tic about in this region right now. There’s There was also a prominent winner Tthe long-awaited Unity Square and so much going on. from outside the three main cities of Broadmarsh shopping centre projects in “Work has started on two of the region’s Nottingham, Derby and Leicester. Nottingham having just begun. most high-profile sites – Unity Square and Ursula Lidbetter, chief executive of It also came after Amazon and Broadmarsh in Nottingham. These are Lincolnshire Co-op and chair of Greater GlaxoSmithKline had invested in major nationally significant schemes which will Lincolnshire Enterprise Partnership, was new sites, a London property firm provide much-needed grade-A office and the first female to receive the Lifetime ploughed £40m into Leicester, and Toyota retail space.” Achievement Award in the event’s 17 years. announced a quarter-of-a-billion upgrade Some of the region’s most eyecatching As well as a sumptuous three-course of its Derby factory. developments of the past 12 months dinner, the event once again featured a In his keynote speech, Insider’s business were among the winners, including the thrilling charity auction, expertly run by editor Ian Griffin told an audience of GlaxoSmithKline Centre for Sustainable master of ceremonies Chris Hollins, which almost 500 professionals: “I want you to Chemistry at the University of Nottingham, raised more than £6,400 for the Children’s put aside Brexit blues and Trump turmoil the Discovery Centre at BioCity in Bereavement Centre.

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Invest in the best Prosperity Capital Partners is a niche property investment and development company specialising in the alternative investment sector predominantly in Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build to Rent (BTR) throughout the UK and Ireland

Our vision is to be a leading developer in PBSA and professional BTR sectors delivering 10,000 homes over the next 8-10 years. We are currently on track to deliver that target and realise our vision. As of October 2017, we have either completed, secured or are under construction with more than £260m of projects across the UK with a projected profit of £37m which includes profits delivered to date of £3.4m through the successful delivery of a PBSA scheme in Derby which was sold to Aviva Investors. We are committed to innovation in an industry which is in crisis and strive to source the most cost-efficient supply chain through our construction partners while at the same time utilising modern methods of construction and delivering our schemes through a modular build process. We are excited about the short, medium and longer-term outlook of the sectors we operate in which are robust and counter cyclical providing stable returns for investors. We have been working with investment partners since we incorporated more than three years ago. Our investors are a key part of our business and are crucial to our success. Investments are typically between 6 months to 2 years depending on the project. The rate of return reflects the security that we can offer for each scheme. We only work with professional investors who Cathedral View – New development in Derby invest in excess of £100,000. We carefully vet our investors and use our ‘Know Your Client’ process to ensure that the investments are right for them company and our investors. Our investors always If you are a professional investor, or would like and that we are complying with FCA guidelines. get their capital back and interest before to know if you qualify as a professional investor, Prosperity are an appointed representative of Prosperity receive any profit. We have built close and would like to find out more about how Odin Capital Management Ltd who are fully working relationships with our investors across the Prosperity can help grow your wealth then please authorised by the FCA. UK and Europe and are proud that many of our contact our Investor Relations Director, Fraser Capital preservation is at the heart of all investors re-invest in subsequent schemes. We Macdonald, on the phone numbers or email investment decisions that we make for the believe in fostering long term relationships. below.

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DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD Sponsored by RizkMcCay

WINNER iHub, Infinity Park Derby (Franklin Ellis Architects, Derby City Council, University of Derby)

DETAILS The 45,000 sq ft building provides workspace for start-ups, early-stage businesses and high-growth SMEs in the transport, engineering and hi-tech sectors. As well as 18 traditional office workspaces, the iHub, which has enterprise zone status, provides 14 ground-floor workshops for businesses seeking a more hybrid working environment Judges were impressed that the finished project stuck almost completely to Design Excellence Nadia Rizk of award sponsor the original concept, including a number of quite complex elements. This was a RizkMcCay hands over the award to Martin Rawson and Greg Jennings of Derby City Council testament to the strength of the design.

HIGHLY COMMENDED Isaac Newton Building, University of Lincoln (Maber Architects, University of Lincoln)

SHORTLISTED n Discovery Building, BioCity (CPMG Architects, Willmott Dixon, Gleeds, Pick Everard, Geldards, Nottingham City Council) n Vijay Patel Building, De Montfort University (CPMG Architects, Mace, Balfour Beatty Construction, Curtins, Pick Everard, MDA Consultants) n The GlaxoSmithKline Centre for Sustainable Chemistry (The Fairhursts Design Group, Morgan Sindall, University of Nottingham) n Fossebrook Primary School, Leicester Forest East (Kast Architects, Willmott Dixon Construction, Leicestershire County Council)

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Harworth Group

WINNER The GlaxoSmithKline Centre for Sustainable Chemistry (Morgan Sindall, The Fairhursts Design Group, University of Nottingham)

DETAILS The development, at the University of Nottingham, is globally groundbreaking. It is the world’s first chemistry lab not to add to greenhouse gases or the acceleration of climate change. The judges said this groundbreaking development is a scientific experi- ment in itself. It uses 70 per cent less carbon than similar buildings and will Sustainable Development of the Year Andrew Roberts, right, be carbon-neutral within 25 years, acting as a showcase for sustainable of award sponsor Harworth, presents the award to Richard chemistry for many years to come. Frape, Richard Fielding and Gavin Jamieson of Morgan Sindall

SHORTLISTED n Trent Basin, Nottingham (Blueprint, University of Nottingham) n Rushcliffe Arena, West Bridgford (CPMG Architects, GT3 Architects, Rushcliffe Borough Council, Farrans Construction, Turner & Townsend) n London Road Fire Station, Nottingham (CPMG Architects, J Tomlinson, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service) n New Lubbesthorpe Residential Development Sustainable Urban Extension (Mather Jamie, Bentley Project Management) n Discovery Building, BioCity (Willmott Dixon, CPMG Architects, Gleeds, Pick Everard, Geldards, Nottingham City Council)

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WINNER Castleward, Derby (Compendium Living, Derby City Council)

DETAILS A £100m scheme in the centre of Derby, it will eventually provide around 800 new mixed-tenure homes, 35,000 sq ft of shops, a new primary school, community spaces and high-quality urban public realm. The judges felt the mixed-use scheme had been a catalyst for the regeneration of a key site between the railway station and city centre. Buildings which have stood empty for years have now been snapped up by investors who have bought into the vision Castleward represents. Regeneration and Restoration Euan Hall, third from left, of award sponsor The Land Trust, presents the SHORTLISTED award to Martin Rawson of Derby City Council, Dave Bullock of Compendium Living and Greg Jennings of n Trent Basin, Nottingham (Blueprint, University of Nottingham) Derby City Council n Vijay Patel Building, De Montfort University (CPMG Architects, Mace, Balfour Beatty Construction, Curtins, Pick Everard, MDA Consultants) n iHub, Infinity Park Derby (Franklin Ellis Architects, Derby City Council, University of Derby) n Cathedral Court, Derby (Prosperity Capital Partners, London and UK Property, DW Hicks Building Co, Gleeds, GT3 Architects, Aviva, University of Derby) n Engineering Building, University of Leicester (Pulse Associates, Lendlease, Arup, Fill Metallbau, University of Leicester)

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CLIENT ADVISER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Interserve

WINNER Turner & Townsend

DETAILS The company provided key advice on three major projects during the judging period: iHub, Derby; Newark Leisure Centre; and London Road Fire Station, Nottingham. Judges said Turner & Townsend added value from beginning to end of the projects they were involved in. They offered a true advisory role to ensure the client was consistently updated and reassured at all stages.

Client Adviser Richard Scarrott, third from left, of award sponsor Interserve, hands the award to Simon Beacroft, SHORTLISTED David Purvis and Mark Furness of Turner & Townsend n BWB Consulting n Shakespeare Martineau n Geldards n Bentley Project Management

AGENT OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Lincolnshire County Council

WINNER Mather Jamie

DETAILS The agency has been involved in the sale of hundreds of plots, including at New Lubbesthorpe in Leicestershire, Ashbourne in Derbyshire Dales and Wragley Fields in Derby. The business also achieved record revenue and profit during the judging period. The judges said Mather Jamie had shown it was an expert at dealing with large-scale, complex sites as part of major redevelopment schemes. Its work had had a major positive impact on the regional economy. Agent of the Year Mark Storer, fourth from left, of sponsor Lincolnshire County Council, presents the award SHORTLISTED to Andrew Bamber, Amy Biddell, Robert Cole and Martin Ward of Mather Jamie n Commercial Property Partners n Pygott & Crone

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Invest in Nottingham

WINNER Engineering Building, University of Leicester (Pulse Associates, Lendlease, Gleeds, Arup)

DETAILS Major work was carried out to replace the 2,500 pieces of glass to the roof and façade and create an internal environment fit for modern-day teaching. Visually stunning it may be, but the complexity of its design makes this building very difficult to maintain. The judges highlighted the fact that the challenges that had to be tackled on this pro- Construction Project Lorraine Baggs, of sponsor Invest in Nottingham, presents the ject were huge. Not only did the team face huge engineering complexities, but the global award to Jonathan Aldworth and Ian Carey of significance of this building meant that the eyes of the architectural world were on them. Pulse Associates HIGHLY COMMENDED Vijay Patel Building, De Montfort University (CPMG Architects, Mace, Balfour Beatty Construction, Curtins, Pick Everard, MDA Consultants)

SHORTLISTED n iHub, Infinity Park Derby (Franklin Ellis Architects, Derby City Council, University of Derby) n London Road Fire Station, Nottingham (CPMG Architects, J Tomlinson, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service) n The GlaxoSmithKline Centre for Sustainable Chemistry (Morgan Sindall, The Fairhursts Design Group, University of Nottingham) n Discovery Building, BioCity (Willmott Dixon, CPMG Architects, Gleeds, Pick Everard, Geldards, Nottingham City Council)

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ublic investment into major infrastructure SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE Agri-food and food manufacturing are of Ursula projects in Lincoln is already directly BENEFITS enormous importance to Greater Lincolnshire; Lidbetter P benefiting local businesses in the city. FROM SIGNIFICANT contributing £2.5 billion every year to the area’s MBE Lincolnshire County Council, with the INVESTMENT economy. Funding for the project includes £2.4 Chief Executive of support of Lincoln City Council, instigated Both Lincolnshire’s infrastructure and buoyant million from the Greater Lincolnshire LEP with Lincolnshire Co-op and Chair of the the transformation of the way traffic moves Agri-food sector are benefiting from significant the remaining investment from developers and Greater Lincolnshire from east to west across the city and bring investment in the South of the County. Lincolnshire County Council. Local Enterprise innovative thinking to the fore to create a brand Work on the Peppermint Park scheme at Partnership new transportation hub. Holbeach is now well underway. The project will GRANTHAM Businesses, residents, students and visitors improve the current A17/A151 junction by install- INVESTS IN ITS are already benefiting from the reduced ing a new, three-arm roundabout, as well as a ECONOMIC FUTURE URSULA LIDBETER congestion, easier accessibility, investment new four-arm roundabout on the A151; providing Grantham is the focal point of an ambitious RECEIVES LIFETIME opportunities and more attractive public realm access to residential land to the east of the A151 programme of sustainable housing and ACHIEVEMENT AWARD that the now completed Lincoln East-West Link and opening up development land to the west employment growth. Just one hour from London The career of one of Lincolnshire’s Road has delivered. Cornhill Quarter benefiting from a complete These major improvements are just the for the creation of a Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) by rail; Grantham is a gateway to Lincolnshire and most prominent business figures was The £22 million road enabled the High make-over; adding to the ever-improving retail start of a number of key investment projects at Holbeach. Together these developments enjoys unrivalled connections with the Midlands celebrated at the seventeenth East Street to St.Marks Street to be pedestrianised, offer. planned for the city. Lincoln councillors have will form the Food Enterprise Village, which will Engine, Northern Powerhouse and the South East. Midlands Property Awards in September. linking the area more closely with the city The £30 million scheme headed up by given outline planning permission to a £150 include a Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) and 900 Two sustainable urban extensions and a Ursula Lidbetter, Chief Executive of centre. In addition Network Rail opened its new Lincoln City Council, on the site of the former million redevelopment of St Marks by Standard new homes. new £80 million relief road are just the start of Lincolnshire Co-op and Chair of the footbridge, further improving the accessibility bus station has been ongoing since the Life Investments. The FEZ is designed to support agri-food busi- Grantham’s growth plans to bring forward an Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise for pedestrians who were previously delayed by beginning of 2017 to modernise the city’s The project will see all units to the west of nesses, with a particular focus on the food exciting portfolio of regeneration projects. These Partnership, was awarded a Lifetime the train level crossing. Traffic can now bypass transport facilities and connect the new bus Debenhams demolished and replaced with technology sector. When complete, the mul- will include new investment in the town centre, Achievement Award, with those on the the city centre level crossings, significantly station and train station with a new pedestrian new retail units, a multi-storey car park, hotel, ti-million pound development will create around thousands of new homes, modern office and judging panel recognising her outstanding improving the flow of traffic. plaza. flats and student accommodation. Options are 59,000sq m of new business space, capable retail space (including a new ‘ designer village’ contribution to the region’s property Alongside this the ongoing Lincoln Transport Lincoln’s new state-of-the-art bus station also being discussed about the possibility of a of supporting over 2,000 jobs. The University of style retail park), and leisure and entertainment industry and that of the wider economic Hub, which aims to be fully operational by early and multi-storey car park are visibly beginning new cinema and waterside restaurants. Work Lincoln has out-line planning consent to move facilities; all securing Grantham’s role as a driver prosperity for Greater Lincolnshire. 2018, is already proving to be a catalyst to to materialise as construction moves a step is due to commence in 2020, with completion part of its existing Holbeach campus to a new, for economic growth in Lincolnshire and the Ursula has had a long career with further investment in the city. With the nearby forward nearer completion. set for 2023/24. purpose-built facility within the FEZ. Midlands. Lincolnshire Co-op, beginning her career in 1985 on the shop floor and undertaking a variety of roles before becoming Chief Executive in 2004. doubled the number of visitors to Lincoln enhanced, extensive and interconnected Lincolnshire Co-op now owns and LINCOLNSHIRE Castle; strengthening its role as a major UK nature reserves and wildlife areas. This manages 600 commercial properties and centre for short breaks. Butlins has also will be at the heart of a venue to attract thirteen industrial sites in the county. COAST FOR LEISURE recently completed a £13m investment visitors and residents in every season In 2010 Ursula helped launch the Greater programme at its Skegness resort and and provide the area with accessible, Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership AND BUSINESS funding to support the World War Two natural green space for people to enjoy. and has chaired the Board of Directors memorial project ‘Bomber Command’, has In order to sustain the increase ever since, giving the green light to funding With more than 50 miles of coastline, rich Economy is currently worth over £1.9bn been successful. in visitors to the area, the Greater and investment projects throughout the national heritage, bustling market towns, per annum to the Greater Lincolnshire The latest figures indicate that Lincolnshire LEP recently conducted county to improve infrastructure, housing an array of varied leisure and sports economy, supports over 39,000 jobs, and Lincolnshire’s tourism economy will a hotel feasibility study, to encourage developments, opportunities for businesses opportunities and roaming countryside; has long-term growth potential. continue to rise rapidly over the next few more hotels to invest in the area. Both and the unlocking of employment land, Greater Lincolnshire is a very attractive Home to the Red Arrows and including years with further investment being spent the DoubleTree by Hilton and the facilities to maximise skills investment place to live, work and invest. Lincoln Castle and Cathedral, the on preserving Lincolnshire’s heritage, as Holiday Inn in Lincoln are currently and innovation programme for agri-food, The Visitor Economy plays a key role Lincolnshire Wolds and the vibrant coastal well as the creation of new state-of-the-art undergoing extensions to increase engineering and health care. in the county’s economic future, and resorts, the area has a rich heritage, tourist attractions such as the Lincolnshire their room capacity. Furthermore the Ursula was awarded an MBE in the investment continues to flourish in this cultural and leisure offer. Coastal Country Park (LCCP), at Chapel- hotel feasibility study has identified New Year’s Honours 2012 for services to sector. The £22 million Lincoln Castle revealed St-Leonards. potential sites in Lincoln, Grantham, business in Lincolnshire and holds the Aimed at strengthening the quality of project, which created a purpose built The aim of the LCCP is to provide Grimsby, Scunthorpe and the Coast status of Deputy Lieutenant of the County the visitor experience and the performance Magna Carta Vault and restored the high quality facilities for visitors and that would benefit from additional of Lincolnshire. of businesses, Greater Lincolnshire’s Visitor medieval wall walks, has more than better protection for wildlife, by creating accommodation.

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LINCOLN BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM OPPORTUNTIES BROUGHT BY IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE Public investment into major infrastructure projects in Lincoln, is already directly benefiting local businesses in the city ublic investment into major infrastructure SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE Agri-food and food manufacturing are of Ursula projects in Lincoln is already directly BENEFITS enormous importance to Greater Lincolnshire; Lidbetter P benefiting local businesses in the city. FROM SIGNIFICANT contributing £2.5 billion every year to the area’s MBE Lincolnshire County Council, with the INVESTMENT economy. Funding for the project includes £2.4 Chief Executive of support of Lincoln City Council, instigated Both Lincolnshire’s infrastructure and buoyant million from the Greater Lincolnshire LEP with Lincolnshire Co-op and Chair of the the transformation of the way traffic moves Agri-food sector are benefiting from significant the remaining investment from developers and Greater Lincolnshire from east to west across the city and bring investment in the South of the County. Lincolnshire County Council. Local Enterprise innovative thinking to the fore to create a brand Work on the Peppermint Park scheme at Partnership new transportation hub. Holbeach is now well underway. The project will GRANTHAM Businesses, residents, students and visitors improve the current A17/A151 junction by install- INVESTS IN ITS are already benefiting from the reduced ing a new, three-arm roundabout, as well as a ECONOMIC FUTURE URSULA LIDBETER congestion, easier accessibility, investment new four-arm roundabout on the A151; providing Grantham is the focal point of an ambitious RECEIVES LIFETIME opportunities and more attractive public realm access to residential land to the east of the A151 programme of sustainable housing and ACHIEVEMENT AWARD that the now completed Lincoln East-West Link and opening up development land to the west employment growth. Just one hour from London The career of one of Lincolnshire’s Road has delivered. Cornhill Quarter benefiting from a complete These major improvements are just the for the creation of a Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) by rail; Grantham is a gateway to Lincolnshire and most prominent business figures was The £22 million road enabled the High make-over; adding to the ever-improving retail start of a number of key investment projects at Holbeach. Together these developments enjoys unrivalled connections with the Midlands celebrated at the seventeenth East Street to St.Marks Street to be pedestrianised, offer. planned for the city. Lincoln councillors have will form the Food Enterprise Village, which will Engine, Northern Powerhouse and the South East. Midlands Property Awards in September. linking the area more closely with the city The £30 million scheme headed up by given outline planning permission to a £150 include a Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) and 900 Two sustainable urban extensions and a Ursula Lidbetter, Chief Executive of centre. In addition Network Rail opened its new Lincoln City Council, on the site of the former million redevelopment of St Marks by Standard new homes. new £80 million relief road are just the start of Lincolnshire Co-op and Chair of the footbridge, further improving the accessibility bus station has been ongoing since the Life Investments. The FEZ is designed to support agri-food busi- Grantham’s growth plans to bring forward an Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise for pedestrians who were previously delayed by beginning of 2017 to modernise the city’s The project will see all units to the west of nesses, with a particular focus on the food exciting portfolio of regeneration projects. These Partnership, was awarded a Lifetime the train level crossing. Traffic can now bypass transport facilities and connect the new bus Debenhams demolished and replaced with technology sector. When complete, the mul- will include new investment in the town centre, Achievement Award, with those on the the city centre level crossings, significantly station and train station with a new pedestrian new retail units, a multi-storey car park, hotel, ti-million pound development will create around thousands of new homes, modern office and judging panel recognising her outstanding improving the flow of traffic. plaza. flats and student accommodation. Options are 59,000sq m of new business space, capable retail space (including a new ‘ designer village’ contribution to the region’s property Alongside this the ongoing Lincoln Transport Lincoln’s new state-of-the-art bus station also being discussed about the possibility of a of supporting over 2,000 jobs. The University of style retail park), and leisure and entertainment industry and that of the wider economic Hub, which aims to be fully operational by early and multi-storey car park are visibly beginning new cinema and waterside restaurants. Work Lincoln has out-line planning consent to move facilities; all securing Grantham’s role as a driver prosperity for Greater Lincolnshire. 2018, is already proving to be a catalyst to to materialise as construction moves a step is due to commence in 2020, with completion part of its existing Holbeach campus to a new, for economic growth in Lincolnshire and the Ursula has had a long career with further investment in the city. With the nearby forward nearer completion. set for 2023/24. purpose-built facility within the FEZ. Midlands. Lincolnshire Co-op, beginning her career in 1985 on the shop floor and undertaking a variety of roles before becoming Chief Executive in 2004. doubled the number of visitors to Lincoln enhanced, extensive and interconnected Lincolnshire Co-op now owns and LINCOLNSHIRE Castle; strengthening its role as a major UK nature reserves and wildlife areas. This manages 600 commercial properties and centre for short breaks. Butlins has also will be at the heart of a venue to attract thirteen industrial sites in the county. COAST FOR LEISURE recently completed a £13m investment visitors and residents in every season In 2010 Ursula helped launch the Greater programme at its Skegness resort and and provide the area with accessible, Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership AND BUSINESS funding to support the World War Two natural green space for people to enjoy. and has chaired the Board of Directors memorial project ‘Bomber Command’, has In order to sustain the increase ever since, giving the green light to funding With more than 50 miles of coastline, rich Economy is currently worth over £1.9bn been successful. in visitors to the area, the Greater and investment projects throughout the national heritage, bustling market towns, per annum to the Greater Lincolnshire The latest figures indicate that Lincolnshire LEP recently conducted county to improve infrastructure, housing an array of varied leisure and sports economy, supports over 39,000 jobs, and Lincolnshire’s tourism economy will a hotel feasibility study, to encourage developments, opportunities for businesses opportunities and roaming countryside; has long-term growth potential. continue to rise rapidly over the next few more hotels to invest in the area. Both and the unlocking of employment land, Greater Lincolnshire is a very attractive Home to the Red Arrows and including years with further investment being spent the DoubleTree by Hilton and the facilities to maximise skills investment place to live, work and invest. Lincoln Castle and Cathedral, the on preserving Lincolnshire’s heritage, as Holiday Inn in Lincoln are currently and innovation programme for agri-food, The Visitor Economy plays a key role Lincolnshire Wolds and the vibrant coastal well as the creation of new state-of-the-art undergoing extensions to increase engineering and health care. in the county’s economic future, and resorts, the area has a rich heritage, tourist attractions such as the Lincolnshire their room capacity. Furthermore the Ursula was awarded an MBE in the investment continues to flourish in this cultural and leisure offer. Coastal Country Park (LCCP), at Chapel- hotel feasibility study has identified New Year’s Honours 2012 for services to sector. The £22 million Lincoln Castle revealed St-Leonards. potential sites in Lincoln, Grantham, business in Lincolnshire and holds the Aimed at strengthening the quality of project, which created a purpose built The aim of the LCCP is to provide Grimsby, Scunthorpe and the Coast status of Deputy Lieutenant of the County the visitor experience and the performance Magna Carta Vault and restored the high quality facilities for visitors and that would benefit from additional of Lincolnshire. of businesses, Greater Lincolnshire’s Visitor medieval wall walks, has more than better protection for wildlife, by creating accommodation.

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As part of its ongoing programme to University’s ability to accommodate large- Plus accreditation which allows the practice to provide excellent subject-specific facilities, scale events, and a catering facility. work on major government projects. the University of Lincoln invested £28m to create the Isaac Newton Building. Level 2 BIM was mandated on the project The Isaac Newton Building is just one of and the successful implementation saw the many projects maber have completed The development was divided into two project receive Graphisoft’s BIM Project of recently in the education sector. The team overlapping phases. The first, extended the the Year award earlier in 2017. have delivered several PSBP regional School of Engineering Hub, to provide extra batches providing over 15 primary and space to support the University’s industry Established in 1983, maber has grown secondary schools nationwide this year. partnership with Siemens, and the addition organically and now employs 70 staff with of Electrical and Electronic Engineering offices in Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, The team is currently looking at numerous to the University’s portfolio. The Hub Birmingham and London. significant student accommodation and PRS opportunities, the result of which saw maber underwent extensive internal conversion The practice specialises in architecture, works and remained occupied during the named Midlands Residential Architectural landscape, interior design, masterplanning, Practice of the Year in 2017. second phase of the project. BIM and conservation with an established Phase two created a world-class teaching reputation across all sectors. Following recent company growth Mark and learning space for the University’s Its commitment to innovation saw maber Hobson comments: Schools of Computer Science and become one of the first organisations in the Mathematics & Physics. It includes a UK to be certified for BIM Level 2 and the Key to our ongoing success 500-seat lecture theatre, enhancing the practice has recently secured Cyber Essentials has been the recruitment of high calibre staff, cross sector expertise, providing a first class service and positioning ourselves as a creative, design-led practice. We are currently responsible for the design and delivery of over £500m worth of construction projects across the UK which is testament to the trust placed in us by our clients and the capability and expertise of the whole team at maber.

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Proud winners of the Judge’s Special Award at the East Midlands Property Dinner 2017.

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DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Lambert Smith Hampton

WINNER Blueprint

DETAILS Blueprint has created various developments across the East Midlands, including Trent Basin in Nottingham, a multi-phased regeneration project which will comprise 500 new houses and apartments when complete. The first phase of the development includes 45 units (35 houses and ten apartments) and the second phase, awaiting planning permission, will have a further 40 homes. Judges said Blueprint had an altruistic commitment to creating new and sustainable communities. It served a customer base, that most mainstream operators ignored, by linking areas and providing a range of well-designed homes which people wanted. Developer of the Year Philip Quiggin, right, of sponsor Lambert Smith Hampton, hands the award to Elliot Squire, Rachel Hopwell and Peter SHORTLISTED Conboy of Blueprint n Miller Homes Midlands n Jackson and Jackson Developments

SKILLS AND APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME Sponsored by ADC Infrastructure

WINNER National Construction Academy

DETAILS Last year, ambitions of creating the National Construction Academy went from dream to reality for Ian Hodgkinson, founder of Hodgkinson Builders. Along with training specialist 3AAA, and with the help of TV personality Nick Knowles, he launched the academy in Derby. The judges were impressed that, instead of sitting on the sidelines and moaning about skills shortages, business owner Hodgkinson had actually done something about it. He has also taken his message about construction skills to Skills David Cummins, right, of sponsor ADC Infrastructure, Westminster. hands the award to Ian Hodgkinson and Paul Burrows of the National Construction Academy SHORTLISTED n Gleeds

JUDGES’ SPECIAL AWARD

WINNER Discovery Building, BioCity

DETAILS The pioneering £27m life sciences building in Nottingham is one of the city’s most significant developments, and will support more than 700 new bioscience jobs in the city over the next 30 years. For this award, presented at their discre- tion, the judges felt this year the Discovery

Building deserved recognition in its own right Judges’ Special Award Insider’s Ian Griffin, because of its complexity, importance and right, hands the award to Ian Vernalls of visual impact. Nottingham City Council, Matt Greenhalgh of CPMG Architects, and Paul Smith and Nick Heath of Willmott Dixon

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Sponsored by Pegasus Group

WINNER Ursula Lidbetter, chief executive of Lincolnshire Co-operative Group and chair of Greater Lincolnshire LEP

DETAILS Born and bred in Lincolnshire, Lidbetter is widely regarded as one of the most influential people in the county’s economy, chairing Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln’s Business Improvement District. The judges were impressed with not only her key role at the LEP, but the fact that, as chief executive of Lincolnshire Co-op, she is responsible for 600 commercial properties and 13 industrial sites in the county.

Lifetime Guy Longley of sponsor Pegasus Group presents to Ursula Lidbetter, chief executive of Lincolnshire Co-operative Group and chair of Greater Lincolnshire LEP

PROPERTY DEAL OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Freeths

WINNER Cathedral Court, Derby (Prosperity Capital Partners, London & UK Property, University of Derby, Aviva)

DETAILS Prosperity Capital Partners and London & UK Property created a deal through which Cathedral Court become the largest purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Derby. The judges said this was an innovative solution to a longstanding problem: a building earmarked for office use where there was no demand for it. Prosperity Capital successfully negotiated some tricky hurdles to turn it into student accommodation, including a problematic section 106 agreement, and ended up attracting institutional investor Deal of the Year Guy Winfield, right, of sponsor Freeths, hands the award to Gavin Aviva. This clever deal has made the city more attractive to Barry of Prosperity Capital Partners both investors and students.

SHORTLISTED n Discovery Building, BioCity (Willmott Dixon, CPMG Architects, Geldards, Nottingham City Council) n Letting of second floor and part of third floor of Mercury Place in Leicester to a joint venture between Phonographic Performance and Performing Rights Society (FHP, Cushman & Wakefield)

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