News in Brief: June 2017

Said to include an array of enhancements, StruMIS has launched V10.2 of its steel fabrication software. The company said the new features have been driven by its continuous collaboration and communication with its steel sector customers.

Lindapter’s Type HD clips have been chosen to secure low speed rails at Hitachi’s Train Manufacturing and Assembly Plant in Newton Aycliffe, where the new InterCity Express (IEP) trains and AT200 commuter trains are being made.

Designs for the UK’s largest GP surgery have been given the go-ahead by Nottingham city planners. CPMG Architects’ design proposals will see a £9M state-of-the-art healthcare facility replace the 50-year-old Cripps Health Centre in Nottingham. The new centre, built on behalf of the University of Nottingham, will be used by more than 40,000 patients and provide space to support national research projects.

International real estate developer HB Reavis has announced the acquisition of Elizabeth House, a site on London’s South Bank known as One Waterloo, where an 88,000m² development has been granted planning permission.

Westminster Council has approved plans to redevelop the historic Whiteleys shopping centre in west London. A joint venture between a Meyer Bergman-advised investment fund and Warrior Group aims to give the once grand Grade II-listed department store in Bayswater a new lease of life.