A Shropshire-based modular construction specialist which works with the healthcare and education sectors has been backed by European investment company Kartesia. Read More
Insider’s roundtable found that data, transparency and funding were the key issues when it came to developers seeking to cut their carbon footprint. Also, more needs to be done to take advantage of the ‘green premium’ which comes from repurposing existing buildings to modern standards. Read More
Westley Group, a Cradley Heath-headquartered foundry and engineering company, has secured an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK to invest in new machinery. Read More
The number of equity deals for smaller businesses across the Midlands grew during the first three quarters of 2021, according to new figures from the British Business Bank. Read More
An independent builders' merchant which operates across the North and Midlands has been acquired by listed group Lords in a deal worth £23.1m. Read More
Grant Peggie, director Venture Capital Solutions, British Business Bank, says from local manufacturers to innovative tech start-ups, small businesses are the foundation of the Midlands’ economy and its future growth. Read More
St Modwen has boosted the regeneration of Longbridge with a further £20m investment to build a 155,000 sq ft sustainable warehouse. It has the potential to create 300 jobs. Read More
A joint venture partnership has agreed to fund the speculative development of 330,000 sq ft of logistics space in Staffordshire. The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs. Read More
Gallagher has signed a deal for space at a landmark office development which allows the insurance, risk management and consulting services specialist to co-locate its 150 staff in Birmingham at a single site. Read More
The Midlands life science sector can play a key role in preparing the country for the next pandemic, a leading industry figure has told Insider. Read More
A scheme set up by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to fund apprenticeship training for SMEs has been boosted by a £100,000 donation by an international aerospace, defence and energy market business. Read More
Property consultancy Vail Williams has posted a rise in revenue and been buoyed by continued growth despite having to navigate a challenging year. Read More
J S Wright, a Birmingham-based mechanical and electrical building services specialist, has secured a £3.5m contract for a new harbourside development in Bristol. Read More
