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Gleeds completes work on the Bear Pit in London(16/09/2010)
Gleeds has just completed work on the £6.5 million residential development at New Globe Walk, London, known as ‘the Bear Pit’ thanks to its original history as a 17th Century bear-baiting arena and theatre. Appointed to the high profile scheme by the Carton Grandchildren Settlement Trust as Cost Manager in 2008, the newly completed project is earmarked as one of the capitals most prestigious residential developments. Works on the site began ... [more]
Gleeds acquires Cocentra to further develop its education services(16/08/2010)
Gleeds' acquisition of Cocentra Ltd is expected to result in the further development of its education services. Cocentra provides educational and ICT advice for schools and Local Authorities throughout the UK and internationally. Cocentra also provides consultancy support through Central Government Frameworks with Partnership for Schools and the DFE. The amalgamation coincides with a commitment by the new coalition government to embrace the ... [more]
Gleeds appointed Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor and CDM Co-ordinator on new Rotherham United Football Club stadium(30/06/2010)
Rotherham United, known as “the Millers”, have been playing home games at the Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield since leaving their original Millmoor ground which gave them their name, in 2008. However, Chairman Tony Stewart has recently announced a new home for the team at the former Guest and Chrimes Foundry on Main Street. Gleeds has begun work as Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor and CDM Co-ordinator on a new 12,000 seat, multi-million poun... [more]
Gleeds refits the Mulberry headquarters in London(24/06/2010)
Mulberry, internationally famed luxury brand, will be vacating their existing premises in Shepherd’s Bush and New Bond Street as the team has outgrown the space and will be taking up residence in the 36,000 sq ft Edwardian building which has been redesigned by UDS and Gensler. The 5 storey offices will be large enough to cater for a staff of up to 150 people. Previously the building was leased by McKinsey & Company. Gleeds has been appointed a... [more]
Gleeds starts construction on low-energy redevelopment in Nottingham (24/05/2010)
38 new houses on Green Street, Nottingham will be sustainable, low energy residential units designed to provide family accommodation via a mixture of three and four bedroom units which will have ground level courtyards and large roof terraces. Many will also benefit from balconies and private garages for parking. Due to their location, flood mitigation measures have also been incorporated which include raising the ground floor levels to one meter... [more]
Gleeds renovates Libraries in the London Borough of Hillingdon(26/04/2010)
Gleeds has recently completed its sixth project in an on-going programme of renovations to Libraries in the London Borough of Hillingdon, and has just started work on the seventh. Gleeds was appointed by Hillingdon Council as Cost Managers to the current wave of 12 projects, which has a total value of nearly £3 million. The scheme saw the refurbishment and renovation of six existing libraries across the Borough at Harefield, West Drayton, Yie... [more]
Gleeds begins extensive refurbishment programme at University of Newcastle(23/04/2010)
Gleeds has begun work as Cost Manager on an extensive refurbishment programme of Lecture Theatres and Teaching Rooms for the University of Newcastle. The project, which covers work across a number of sites, is valued at over £5 million. Phase three has just been initiated. The University has recently invested in a £200 million overhaul to the 50 acre campus. Gleeds was appointed to a framework agreement by the University, which serves the ne... [more]
Gleeds to roll out Marks and Spencer Reliance stores in India(13/04/2010)
Gleeds will be acting as ‘Programme Manager’ for the roll out of new Marks and Spencer Reliance stores in India over the next two to three years. Work has already begun for Gleeds as Project and Cost Manager. The new stores will be located in shopping malls across the country and will each cover around 20,000 sq ft. As with the UK stores, the Indian branches will offer women’s, men’s and children’s clothing as well as home wares in a country w... [more]
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