U.K.
Plans Submitted for 50-Story Birmingham, U.K., Tower
Developer Cordia Blackswan has put forward plans for a 50-story build-to-rent tower in Birmingham, U.K., Architects’ Journal reports. The developer has claimed the tower would be the tallest in Birmingham....
18-Story Residential Tower Approved for North East London
HAL Architects has won approval for an 18-story build-to-rent apartment tower in Walthamstow town center in North East London, Architects’ Journal reports. The high-rise development will replace a pair of...
Riverfront Plan Draws Complaints in U.K.
A controversial development plan for a site in the North East, U.K., area is facing backlash among residents along the Ouseburn River, Chronical Live reports. Plans for an 18-story tower...
Website Launched, Events Announced for GLAD 2022
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and its members are supporting Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on July 7 by encouraging organizations and individuals to share any content they are...
51-Story Towers Approved for Manchester
Simpson Haugh has won planning permission for two 51-story residential tower blocks in central Manchester, England, U.K. Building Design reported in March. Members of Manchester City Council’s planning and highways...
Jackson Lift Group Adds Escalators to Maintenance Contract
The Jackson Lift Group Manchester team recently won a maintenance contract for the escalators at the four-story Princes Quay Shopping Centre in Hull, the company announced on LinkedIn in April....
Cibes Lift Group Enters Agreement to Acquire Apex Lifts
Cibes Lift Group has entered an agreement to acquire Apex Lifts to strengthen their customer offering and presence in the U.K. market, Cibes announced in April. Cibes Lift Group will...
38-Story Tower Blocks Proposed for Walthamstow
Tower blocks up to 38 stories high could soon appear in Walthamstow, U.K., as part of the regeneration of Blackhorse Lane, according to the BBC Local Democracy Service in a...
U.K.-Based Carbon Fiber Lift Manufacturer Lands First Yacht Order
Bespoke carbon fiber lift manufacturer U.K.-based Opulent Designs received its first maritime order to supply custom fiber interiors for a lift on a yacht in Florida, SuperyachtNews reports. Opulent Designs...
LEEA Awards Nomination Portal Now Open
As a way to reward members who have done the most to raise standards, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) gives out the LEEA Awards annually in 11 distinct categories....
