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01.04.26
The Government has confirmed their response to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards (March 2026), providing long-awaited clarity on how new homes and buildings in England will need to be designed and delivered.
Future Homes Standard: what it means for delivery
Insights
24.03.26
Understanding how long Local Plan examinations take in 2026 is critical for developers and promoters navigating the planning system, with timelines, average durations and increasing delays shaping decisions on when to submit applications and pursue appeals.
How Long Are Local Plan Examinations Taking?
Blog
03.03.26
When we examined life science and technology convergence in 2023, we observed computation beginning to reshape the scientific method. At that point, 35% of life science companies were already employing AI, with nearly three-quarters expecting to adopt it to some degree within five years.
AI Reshaping the Cambridge Office and Lab Market
Report
17.02.26
Every £1 invested in early intervention programmes supporting at-risk young people generates up to £4.52 in savings to the public purse, according to a new independent study by real estate adviser Bidwells and youth charity RE N-GAGE.
RE-N-GAGE Economic and Social Value Assessment 2026
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30.01.26
On coming to power in 2024, the Labour government put its full force behind boosting productivity. This included a direct recognition of the importance of critical UK industries in the Science and Technology sector which compete on the global scale for talent, space and investment.
Draft NPPF: Turbo charging economic development
Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Summer 2024
As the UK faces a new government and potential shifts in SDLT for overseas buyers, our Q2 report delves into the static housing market, rising rents, and shifting demand towards larger homes.
16.07.24
BTR Open & Operating Report | London
London boasts 43% of operational UK BTR, but regional pipeline dominates.
13.06.24
Fixing the productivity puzzle: enhancing equitable access to medical innovation for economic growth
There is little debate about the causal link between a healthy workforce and greater national prosperity.
2024
The Impact of AI on the UK Real Estate Sector’s Productivity
Our starting point when thinking about how AI is going to impact productivity across the real estate sector must be to understand what it is that we are dealing with.
2024
Innovating in construction: A work in progress
The UK construction industry has a productivity problem. Construction output per hour worked is lower than in manufacturing, financial and business services, and utilities.
2024
Pioneering Productivity
As the UK seeks to boost productivity levels, innovative companies and ecosystems are emerging as key drivers of growth.
2024
Overcoming infrastructure barriers to renewable energy
Low carbon, low cost, and a secure supply of electricity is central to a sustainable and productive economy. However, building the generation and getting the power to where it is needed is not without its hurdles.
2024
The quiet hum of a highly productive economy
It’s 2040. The UK is directly feeling the benefits of its 2030s quantum innovation and is now running a highly productive economy. You can feel and almost hear a constant, powerful hum. It’s the soundtrack to a new era of British innovation and prosperity: the hum of quantum technology.
2024
The role of forestry and timber in a modern, green society
The UK has a productivity problem. One overlooked solution lies in the forestry sector. A strategic approach to increasing our domestic timber production and use could not only help decarbonize the construction sector but also provide a significant productivity boost to the UK.
2024
Planting the seeds of productivity in the UK Timber industry
David Leslie, who leads one of Britain’s most innovative timber companies, shares his insights on how investment in people, technology, and sustainable practices can help the UK timber industry thrive and drive productivity in forestry and construction.
2024
Enhancing the UK’s productivity through innovative urban development strategies
As the UK seeks to enhance its productivity and competitiveness on the global stage, innovative urban development strategies have emerged as a critical component of this endeavour.
2024
Attracting and retaining talent hinges on holistic housebuilding
As one of the UK’s leading investors in rental communities, Apache has expanded its focus to suburban areas through its Present Made platform in recent years.
2024
Creating a Scientific Superpower 2026
Brought to you by the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster Board, the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference is back for its fifth year.
03.06.26
Bidwells at UKREiiF 2026: Innovation Unlocked
Bidwells at UKREiiF 2026. Exploring innovation clusters, AI and robotics, clean energy, UK housing and social impact - with the people shaping them.
19.05.26
Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2026
Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in our Town and Gown series and will be back on Sunday 10 May 2026. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.
10.05.26
Spring Local Plan Watch 2026
Join us this April for our Local Plan Watch Breakfast Briefing, where we will explore the key planning developments shaping the eastern region this Spring.
22.04.26
Oxford Productivity Engine Conference 2025
Driving Productivity in Oxfordshire through Civic Transformation and Technological Revolution
19.11.25
Amplifying Black Voices in the Built Environment
We are delighted to invite you to a special panel discussion hosted by Bidwells in celebration of Black History Month.
16.10.25
Bidwells Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2025
Bidwells Cambridge 10k is Muscular Dystrophy's autumn run of the series and will be back on Sunday 5 October 2025. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.
05.10.25
Essex Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution Breakfast Briefing
Chelgate Local and Bidwells, in conjunction with the Essex Developers Group, invite you to join us at a focused breakfast briefing on the biggest changes to local government in Essex for decades.
12.09.25
BioWednesday | Now is the Time to Go Big : Scaling Science and Tech Successfully
In partnership with One Nucleus we are delighted to invite you to our breakfast seminar, Now is the Time to Go Big: What Science & Tech Businesses Need to Scale Successfully, drawing on insights from Bidwells’ latest report Investment for Growth.
10.09.25
Rural Mega Relay Challenge
In September 2025, our Rural teams took on the Rural Mega Relay Challenge in support of Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK).
04.09.25
Creating a Scientific Superpower 2025
Brought to you by the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster & Bidwells, the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference returned for its fourth year.
05.06.25
Devolution, the opportunity for Oxfordshire
Bidwells and Cavendish invite you to an exclusive breakfast and panel session of insightful speakers, bringing together key experts to discuss the future of governance and growth in Oxfordshire.
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