Damian Wild
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Urban gems: MIPIM Awards shortlist
The judges have deliberated and the shortlist is out. Here are the projects and organisations that impressed in the inaugural MIPIM UK Awards, created to recognise and reward the efforts…
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Editor’s comment – 13 September 2014
At last there’s some light amid the heat of the Scottish independence debate. And it’s clear that in the short term, independence north of the border would…
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Editor’s comment – 6 September 2014
Happy autumn. It’s looking ferociously busy. To help guide you, here’s a quick list of nine things to watch out for over the coming months plus…
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UK real estate on show at MIPIM UK
With more than 20 cities and local authorities represented – and 150 speakers drawn from every sector of the industry – MIPIM UK will ensure every nook and…
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Figuring out emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence can make or break a leader. Those with it will be listened to and lined up behind. Those without it – even if they have every other…
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Editor’s comment: 16 August 2014
It doesn’t always take an acquisition to make an impact as a new entrant on the UK agency scene. Sometimes an appointment will be enough…
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Editor’s comment – 9 August 2014
Manchester has ridden the past couple of cycles better than any other market outside London. With the pace picking up in the city once again, it’s looking well placed for…
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Bilfinger and GVA – build faster
PODCAST: German engineering giant Bilfinger’s £150m acquisition of GVA last month followed a lengthy courtship…
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Editor’s comment: 2 August 2014
With the market back in seemingly full swing, it is sobering to remember that, unlike the old advert for a certain Dutch lager, this one is yet to refresh…
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Editor’s comment – 26 July 2014
It’s a sure sign that while the recovery may be accelerating, jitters are never far away. It is evidenced by the question that pursues any investor who has…
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Editor’s comment – 19 July 2014
Private equity buyers are taking big bets on City offices. Will they end up looking like geniuses or gamblers who backed the wrong horse?
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Editor’s comment – 12 July 2014
Legal & General has long sought to carve out a different reputation for itself, that it’s less a “dull, risk-averse institution” and more an imaginative…