The University of Bristol this week revealed plans to take quantum research from the lab into the commercial world by launching the world’s first centre of its kind. The £43m centre will harness the enormous power of the quantum world – the behaviour of matter and energy on the...
The planned world-beating automotive research centre on the outskirts of Bristol has passed a significant milestone after receiving official confirmation that it will receive funding of £10m. IAAPS – Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems – will help develop the next generation of ultra-low emission vehicles and create an...
Chartered surveyor and property consultancy Sanderson Weatherall has further strengthened its presence in the Bristol market with the appointment of Jo Williams as partner. Jo, pictured, will also head Sanderson Weatherall’s building consultancy offering in Bristol and the South West. She has more than 22 years’ experience as a...
Bristol-based sensory technology firm Fusion Processing has moved to larger premises to continue its growth after winning three major new contracts in the past two months. The firm, which specialises in developing sensors and control systems for driverless cars and detectors for vehicle safety systems, is part of a UK...
Lawyers at Ashfords, which has an office in Bristol, have secured victory in a landmark High Court case that has left world-leading architects Foster + Partners facing a £3.6m bill over an unbuilt hotel. The court ruled that the renowned architecture practice must pay the amount to Riva Properties...
Specialist legal and business services provider Jordans has relocated its Bristol head office to prepare for expansion nearly a year after being taken over. The firm has moved from its base in St Thomas Street, Redcliffe, to prestigious new offices in 10, Templeback, one of Bristol city centre’s prime...
Bristol and the West of England have a great opportunity to overcome any looming economic challenges so long as its civic leaders work together, according to the region’s largest business group. Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees and West of England Metro Mayor Tim Bowles need to ensure that the...
Bristol’s happiest workplace will be revealed tomorrow as a unique contest aimed at highlighting the region’s most enlightened employers draws to its conclusion. Nine firms from the Bristol area are going head to head to win the prestigious title, which will be presented at an awards ceremony at Hartham...
Bristol-based regional property agency Alder King has teamed up with innovative renewable energy firm Green Hedge to develop a string of battery storage schemes across the UK as the market starts to grow. Green Hedge, which was established in Bath in 2010, has pioneered the Energy Barn concept of...
One of the two charitable trusts that own estate agency and property group Andrews is helping a counselling project by funding training for 36 new volunteers to deliver supportive listening services. The Andrews Charitable Trust (ACT) has presented a £2,000 cheque to The Listening Ear Project, a collaboration between...
National property services firm CBRE has expanded its team in Bristol with a number of new appointments as demand for its services continues to grow. In property management support, the asset services team has been boosted with the arrival of surveyors Natasha Kitson and Emma Stanbridge along with senior...
Cloud computing firm Eduserv is relocating to Bristol from Bath after securing a seven-figure funding deal from the Royal Bank of Scotland. The firm, which employs 130 staff and has a turnover of £15m, has used the secured loan facilities to buy new offices at Gyldan House in Portwall...
Take up of office space in Bristol has shot up by a third over the past three months as demand continues to outstrip supply, according to figure released this week. But the strong market is again leading to warnings over a looming dire shortage of prime space in both...
