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		<title>Office design uk, office interior design consultancy - Morgan Lovell</title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Office refurbishment for Northumberland development
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/office-refurbishment-for-northumberland-development$19243224]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[North-east businessman Alan Ferguson has purchased a new <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> development in Northumberland which he plans to use to help start-up firms in the area.<br/><br/>He is carrying out an <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> programme on the 17-acre site, which once completed will offer 45,000 sq ft of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space.<br/><br/>Mr Ferguson, who is also chairman of the north-east Chamber of Commerce, commented: &quot;I am keen to help businesses that are just starting or need to relocate for financial reasons, to ensure that we are doing what we can to encourage business start-up and survival in our region.&quot;<br/><br/>He noted that the premises simply require a quick &quot;tidy up&quot; and then they will be ready to take on new tenants.<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the region, Prospect Business Centres recently announced that it has completed a refurbishment project on an office property in York.<br/><br/>Newly-built Apollo House in Heworth Green is expected to see its first tenants moving in over the coming weeks, following extensive renovation and <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> work at the site.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19243224-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19243224" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[30.06.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sheffield office refurb to get underway
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/sheffield-office-refurb-to-get-underway$19243221]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Trafford Park-based Property Alliance Group has announced plans to carry out the <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> of a business park in Sheffield.<br/><br/>Currently known as Ecclesfield 35, the 27-acre site is a former engineering factory, but once converted will offer 350,000 sq ft of modern <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space.<br/><br/>Oliver Moorhouse, of Property Alliance Group, said: &quot;Even in these uncertain times, Sheffield has demonstrated to us that it continues to be a productive industrial location and this ... provides us with a great platform to create a successful modern industrial estate.&quot;<br/><br/>The company already owns Victory Park - a 13-acre office park on the outskirts of Sheffield.<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the city, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce (CoC) recently announced that it has signed agreements with a number of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> developments in the area to provide flexible, low-cost office accommodation to firms in need of premises.<br/><br/>Businesses interested in taking on leases at the Omnia One and Quadrant office developments in the city should contact the CoC. <br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19243221-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19243221" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[30.06.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Birmingham bed specialist undergoes office refurb
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/birmingham-bed-specialist-undergoes-office-refurb$19236405]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Birmingham-based bed specialist Dreams has announced plans to relocate to a new workspace while its headquarters undergoes an <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> project.<br/><br/>The company is to relocate to Woods bank Estate, in Wednesbury, while the work is carried out by estate owners London and Cambridge Properties (LCP), according to the Birmingham Post.<br/><br/>Margaret Hopkins, LCP's marketing director, explained: &quot;We like to be flexible to accommodate businesses who are looking for premises which suit their needs.<br/><br/>&quot;We were able to provide a temporary solution for Dreams while we carry out work to refurbish and extend the unit it will move into.&quot;<br/><br/>Dreams' new 51,252 sq ft base at Woods Bank will house the majority of the company's administrative staff until work on the extension and refurbishment of their main <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> is completed in September.<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the country, the Lancashire Telegraph recently reported that the Arts, Culture and Enterprise centre in Pendle has completed its own <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> plans and is now looking to attract small to medium-sized businesses to the area.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19236405-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19236405" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[25.06.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Office refurb for York business centre
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/office-refurb-for-york-business-centre$19214640]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Newly-built Apollo House in Heworth Green, York is expected to take on its first tenants early next month.<br/><br/>The development is currently undergoing an <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> by its owner Prospect Business Centres in preparation for an influx of new tenants in the coming weeks.<br/><br/>In total, the building can accommodate up to 200 individual workstations and will offer flexible lease terms for those interested in taking up residence.<br/><br/>Charlie Cudworth, from Prospect Business Centres, said: &quot;It is a great business location and as many companies will be looking to adapt in the current market we felt this was the right time to launch a Prospect Business Centre in York.&quot;<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the region, Yorkshire-based Eterniti Steels has announced plans to relocate to Almondale's Europark Industrial Estate at Mossend near Bellshill in Lanarkshire, Scotland.<br/><br/>The company has taken on 30,000 sq ft of modern <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space on a three-year lease at the site.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19214640-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19214640" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[11.06.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Port of Liverpool to undergo office refurbishment
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/port-of-liverpool-to-undergo-office-refurbishment$19186374]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Commercial property development company Downing has announced <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> plans for the grade II-listed Port of Liverpool.<br/><br/>LDP Business has reported that the company plans to create up to 20,000 sq ft of grade A <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space at the development, with the project reportedly costing in excess of &#163;10 million to carry out.<br/><br/>Robin Ellis, senior surveyor at Downing, told the publication: &quot;Liverpool's occupier market is holding up well and the credit crunch hasn't changed the fact that leases still expire and tenants are looking to achieve best value.&quot;<br/><br/>Meanwhile, office letting agent DTZ recently noted that commercial property uptake in Liverpool has so far outstripped that of rival cities during the economic downturn.<br/><br/>The company stated that a number of high profile lettings have been carried out in recent months, with 130,000 sq ft of office space being pre-let to Mersey Travel at Mann Island just one of the many highlights.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19186374-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19186374" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[26.05.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Arkwright House to undergo office refurbishment
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/arkwright-house-to-undergo-office-refurbishment$19176969]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Arkwright House in Manchester city centre is to undergo a dramatic <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> process following approval of plans by the local council.<br/><br/>Crain's Manchester Business has reported that Wrather Group has secured approval to provide 14,000 sq ft of modern <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space at the building, with the project due to be completed by October this year.<br/><br/>Once finished, the company is hoping to achieve annual rental income of &#163;23.50 per sq ft.<br/><br/>David Laws, of Edwards &amp; Co - acting agent on the building - told the publication: &quot;It is an important part of Manchester's heritage and we believe the refurbishment project will offer occupiers a high quality office environment in one of the city's prime locations.&quot;<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the city, the newspaper recently reported that Edwards &amp; Co has secured two new lettings at Trafford House, on Chester Road.<br/><br/>Voluntary youth sector organisation Rathbone Training and property regeneration company GM Procure have taken up 3,000 and 3,060 sq ft of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space at the site respectively.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19176969-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19176969" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[19.05.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cheshire council staff to undergo office refurbishment
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/cheshire-council-staff-to-undergo-office-refurbishment$19174613]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Workers at Cheshire West and Cheshire council are to benefit from the refurbishment of their main <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interiors</a> at County Hall in Chester.<br/><br/>The Chester Chronicle has reported that the 1930s building is to undergo a dramatic overhaul to create a modern office environment for council employees.<br/><br/>A range of new spacious <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interiors</a> have been designed and will be situated in the building to benefit from views of the River Dee.<br/><br/>Council chief executive Steve Robinson told the newspaper: &quot;I have asked all Cheshire West and Chester managers to move out of their individual offices and to relocate alongside their staff where this is possible.&quot;<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Forsyth House in Walton on Thames is also undergoing a dramatic <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a>.<br/><br/>The &#163;1.5 million project is being carried out to create more than 8,000 sq ft of new, grade A <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space, office industry news source Choregus has reported.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19174613-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19174613" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[18.05.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Liverpool business park to hold open day
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/liverpool-business-park-to-hold-open-day$19157981]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A new business centre in Liverpool has opened its doors for a free open day in order to celebrate completion of its first phase of construction.<br/><br/>LDP Business has reported that Stonebridge Park on East Lancs Road is to be open to the public next Wednesday (May 13th) in order to showcase its <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">modern office design</a> and to give prospective residents the chance to tour the newly-opened office park.<br/><br/>The development has been created by St Modwen in partnership with Liverpool Vision and offers 57,500 sq ft of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space following completion of this first phase.<br/><br/>Refreshments and tours are being offered throughout the day, with doors opening at 10:00 BST and closing at 16:00 BST.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the newspaper reported that accountancy firm Jacksons has secured 3,165 sq ft of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space on the second floor of 20 Chapel Street in Liverpool.<br/><br/>The company recently moved across the city from its prior location of Orleans House, in Edmund Street.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19157981-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19157981" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[07.05.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[£1.5m office refurbishment for Forsyth House
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/15m-office-refurbishment-for-forsyth-house$19146092]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Forsyth Business Centres has taken over the &#163;1.5 million <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> of a building in Walton on Thames.<br/><br/>Office news portal Choregus has reported that Forsyth House- formerly known as Balfour House - on Churchfield Road is undergoing the office refit in order to create more than 8,000 sq ft additional <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space in the capital.<br/><br/>Sarah-Jane Shellard, director of Walton Business Group, told the news provider: &quot;The new facility will be a great opportunity for both local businesses looking to expand their operations, as well as for businesses new to the area, to set up in the town centre.&quot;<br/><br/>The <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> building is located in the centre of Walton on Thames, providing easy access to local amenities and a direct rail link to London Waterloo.<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the capital, the British Land Company recently announced the sale of 2-3 Triton Square, Regent's Place for a consideration of &#163;115 million.<br/><br/>The building is currently let in its entirety to building and property developer Abbey, with the company holding a lease on the property until 2022.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19146092-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19146092" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[29.04.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Manchester's Spring Gardens to undergo refurbishment
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/manchesters-spring-gardens-to-undergo-refurbishment$19136271]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Manchester's 120-year-old grade II-listed Spring Gardens is to undergo an office refurbishment in the coming months.<br/><br/>Up to 17,000 sq ft of new grade A <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space is to be created at the site, with the building being renamed Waterhouse at its reopening - in commemoration of the <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">architect </a>who designed it, Alfred Waterhouse.<br/><br/>Manchester-based property <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/consultancy/" target="_self">consultants</a> P3 will be in charge of letting the new office space once work is finished, alongside the present agent for the property Atisreal.<br/><br/>Peter Gallagher, partner at P3, said: &quot;The building occupies an absolutely prime site at the top of King Street and is equally suitable for the single office user or as suites for smaller companies.&quot;<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the city, office news portal Choregus recently reported that financial consultancy Debt Advisor has relocated to a new 3,500 sq ft <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> on the third floor of the Westpoint office building in Old Trafford.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19136271-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19136271" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[23.04.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bruntwood completes Liverpool centre development
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/bruntwood-completes-liverpool-centre-development$19122070]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Office development company Bruntwood has completed the &#163;2 million <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">refurbishment</a> of 1 Dale Street in Liverpool's city centre.<br/><br/>LDP Business has reported that the grade II-listed building now offers a variety of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space ranging from 950 sq ft to 23,750 sq ft and has included the restoration of a number of original design features including sash windows, vaulted ceilings and iron columns.<br/><br/>Bruntwood sales surveyor Colin Forshaw told the newspaper: &quot;Completing 1 Dale Street means that not only are we bringing a unique office product to Liverpool, but we can also provide our customers with more flexibility to move throughout our portfolio if their business needs change.&quot;<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the company recently announced a number of new lettings at its Leeds development at 14 King Street.<br/><br/>Gatenby Sanderson and Charles Stanley &amp; Co have each taken 6,500 sq ft and 1,800 sq ft respectively at the site following the &#163;2.3 million <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> of the complex.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19122070-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19122070" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[15.04.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Argent unveils plans for The Hive
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/argent-unveils-plans-for-the-hive$19087122]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Manchester-based developer Argent has contracted Dinosaur Creative Agency to market its newest <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> venture in the city's Northern Quarter.<br/><br/>The Hive office development is situated on Stevenson Square and once completed will offer 78,000 sq ft of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">Refurbishment</a> of the building is set to be finished in January next year, with Dinosaur providing branding and marketing for the office complex - as it has done on a number of other projects with Argent over their partnership of the last five years.<br/><br/>Mark Beaumont, Dinosaur's creative director, commented: &quot;For me, any new development in the city should blend with the history of its surroundings. Our job was to simply mirror The Hive's innovative, yet understated design ethos.&quot;<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the city, PHD North, Roger Tym &amp; Partners and Seven <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">Architects</a> have all recently taken up office space at Bruntwood's newest Manchester development at 61 Oxford Street.<br/><br/>Between them, the three companies have rented 6,500 sq ft of grade A <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space at the site.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19087122-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19087122" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[23.03.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hemel Hepstead office refurbished
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			<link><![CDATA[http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/office-design-news/hemel-hepstead-office-refurbished$19085013]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A Hemel Hempstead office building has undergone a major <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">refurbishment</a>.<br/><br/>The Hemel Gazette has reported that Forsyth House - formerly known as Innovation House - at Maylands Business Park has been made over in an attempt to entice businesses to the area. <br/><br/>It now offers 9,670 sq ft of grade A office space following completion of the work by Forsyth Business Centres.<br/><br/>Group sales and operations director David Hall told the newspaper: &quot;It's an ideal environment for any business to operate in as there's so much going on in the area. There are also superb transport links.&quot;<br/><br/>Meanwhile, office construction firm Regus recently announced that it is to open a new business centre in the region.<br/><br/>Breakspear Business Park in Herefordshire will provide long-term leases to companies looking to relocate to the area and also offers excellent transport links to central <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/contact-us/london-office/" target="_self">London</a> and in turn, the rest of the <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk" target="_self">UK</a>.<img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19085013-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19085013" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[20.03.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tewkesbury office reopened
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			<description><![CDATA[Motor home traders Marquis Gloucester has completed the &#163;2 million <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">refurbishment</a> of its <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interiors</a> following its flooding in 2007.<br/><br/>The Tewkesbury-based firm was devastated by flooding two years ago; however, renovation work at the company's main offices has now been finished and it is able to welcome customers once more.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">Refurbishment</a> of the firm's <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> has included the construction of a new larger display area, enhanced customer facilities and better disabled persons' access.<br/><br/>Marquis sales and marketing director Alan Buckwell said: &quot;[Staff] have worked tirelessly to re-build and improve their surroundings and are proud to invite their customers back to Tewkesbury to show them their achievements.&quot;<br/><br/>And in related news, shoe repair and key-cutting chain Timpson recently announced that it had secured &#163;3.1 million of funding for the <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">refurbishment</a> of its head offices in Manchester.<br/><br/>In addition, the group has purchased a holiday retreat for staff in Anglesey - the Maelog Lake Hotel, in Rhosneigr.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19075772-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19075772" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[16.03.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<description><![CDATA[Town Centre Securities has begun the <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">refurbishment</a> of Leeds' Merrion Centre.<br/><br/>Property News Executive has reported that the Town Centre House development has been given a provisional <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/sustainability/breeam-offices-assessment/" target="_self">BREEAM</a> rating of Excellent and will incorporate sustainable features such as onsite waste management, full-height glazing and floor plates to maximise natural lighting.<br/><br/>Once completed, the centre will offer 33,523 sq ft of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> accommodation for businesses in the city.<br/><br/>Property director for Town Centre Securities Richard Lewis commented: &quot;We believe that we have created a unique product within Leeds city centre. Town Centre House's combination of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/sustainability" target="_self">sustainability</a>, quality and value is unrivalled, as is the flexibility we can offer to occupiers.&quot;<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the region, commercial property construction firm Bruntwood has announced three new lettings at one of its Manchester developments.<br/><br/>PHD North, Roger Tym &amp; Partners and Seven <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">Architects</a> have all moved into 61 Oxford Street and have taken up 6,500 sq ft of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interior</a> space between them.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19064112-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19064112" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[09.03.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[St Helens office refurbishment completed
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			<description><![CDATA[Century House, in St Helens, has completed its <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> programme and is now being marketed for prospective tenants.<br/><br/>The building offers 45,661 sq ft of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interiors</a> over eight floors and is the tallest office complex in the town.<br/><br/>The &#163;1 million <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">project</a> was undertaken by Cheshire-based commercial property developer Dean Property Group and is now being marketed by joint agents Keppie Massie and Mason Owen.<br/><br/>Jonathan Beever, of Dean, said: &quot;The <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">refurbishment</a> of this prime town centre office accommodation has been phenomenal and several tenants have already taken the opportunity to relocate to this excellent facility.&quot;<br/><br/>In other news from the region, LDP Business recently reported that a business park in Skelmersdale has welcomed its first tenants.<br/><br/>SDP Logistics is now set to take up residence at Pikelaw Place in the town and is the first tenant to be unveiled at the development.<br/><br/>The firm is to take charge of 56,800 sq ft of new grade A <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interiors</a> at the site.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19039933-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19039933" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:date><![CDATA[23.02.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Southampton centre to get £15m refurbishment
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			<description><![CDATA[The civic centre in Southampton is set to benefit from a &#163;15 million <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-fit-out/" target="_self">office fit out</a>, it has been reported.<br/><br/>According to the Southern Daily Echo, civic employees are set to leave their current premises across the city in order to move into the grade II listed building, which will be the council's largest ever office move.<br/><br/>However, the resource notes that there are those who are concerned that the centre will not raise enough money to fund a new contemporary <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office design</a>.<br/><br/>The last time major work was carried out on the building was in the 1930s and extensive work is now required to restore the stone, steel, roofs and windows.<br/><br/>It is hoped all employees will have relocated by 2014.<br/><br/>Councillor Jeremy Moulton, cabinet member for resources and workforce planning, said: &quot;The construction of the regional business centre has provided us with the opportunity to reduce the number of buildings we lease in the city and to free this much needed space for other businesses seeking accommodation in the city centre.&quot;<br/><br/>In related news, Stornoway Gazette recently reported that GSH Group has announced the relocation of its recovery centre to Harris.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-19027694-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=19027694" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[16.02.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Paragon reports 'business booming'
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			<description><![CDATA[Paragon Business Park in Bolton has announced that business is booming following the completion of its renovation.<br/><br/>The Bolton News has reported that the complex has now completed its &#163;4 million refurbishment programme, taking total spending on the park's development up to &#163;7 million. <br/><br/>Tenants at the site include Ingersoll Rand and Imerja, an IT security company which won the SME Business of the Year prize at the Bolton and Bury Business awards.<br/><br/>Paragon Business Park owner Douglas Graham told the newspaper: &quot;One of the nice things about the site now is that when the businesses bring clients here they are impressed with the building, how it looks and the location.&quot;<br/><br/>At present, just two office suites remain vacant.<br/><br/>Elsewhere in region, Manchester city council has announced that it plans to relocate up to 1,800 members of staff during the &#163;150 million <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> of its headquarters.<br/><br/>Adjoining buildings and the city's central library are also to benefit from the renovation project.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-18996357-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=18996357" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[28.01.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<description><![CDATA[The UK's largest adoption charity has bought new office space in Manchester's Castlefield area.<br/><br/>After Adoption has bought around 6,000 sq ft of office space following an expansion of the organisation which has seen them outgrow a location in Salford.<br/><br/>Lynn Charlton, chief executive of the charity, said: &quot;It is vital that After Adoption sustains a high profile position in the city and with our ground floor position in the building, we are an open, easily accessible organisation. The move will allow us to grow and improve our services.&quot;<br/><br/>After Adoption has been based in Manchester since its foundation in 1990 and has so far dealt with more than 40,000 help requests and has helped to place children that are in the care system into families.<br/><br/>Once suitable office space was found, the charity undertook a bespoke office <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-fit-out/" target="_self">fit out</a> to ensure that it met their every need, David Laws from the estate agent dealing with the move noted.<img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-18977926-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=18977926" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:date><![CDATA[16.01.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Warrington Business Park receives £200k refurbishment
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			<description><![CDATA[A business park in Warrington has received a &#163;200,000 refurbishment.<br/><br/>LDP Business has reported that the renovation of Warrington Business Park, located at Long Lane, took nine months to complete and now offers 165 <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interiors</a> ranging in size from 130 sq ft to 850 sq ft.<br/><br/>The business park is owned by Warrington Training Trust, which secured the cash for the refurbishment from Royal Bank of Scotland's commercial banking team.<br/><br/>Barry Dunnett, finance manager for Warrington Training Trust, told the newspaper: &quot;Our intention is to provide local small and medium-sized companies with affordable office accommodation, so their business has a base to grow from.&quot;<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the region, building services company SES recently announced that it is to refurbish a large office complex in Manchester at a cost of &#163;9 million.<br/><br/>The firm is to renovate Rail House in the Piccadilly area, which it plans to reopen in spring next year.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-18968005-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=18968005" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:date><![CDATA[12.01.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Manchester office block to get £9m refurbishment
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			<description><![CDATA[Building services company SES has announced the &#163;9 million refurbishment of an office interior in central Manchester.<br/><br/>H &amp; V News has reported that Rail House in the Piccadilly area is to be refitted with new state-of-the-art office equipment, interiors, decoration and services by the principal contractor on the build OCON Construction.<br/><br/>The ten-storey building is to receive a total makeover which is scheduled to take approximately 62 weeks to complete, in order to be open some time during spring 2010.<br/><br/>Robert Doherty, SES west and central divisional director, told the news provider: &quot;During a very short period we're looking to totally transform this exclusive work space in Manchester's city centre.&quot;<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Kenmore Property Group recently completed the <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a> of 196 Deansgate in the city.<br/><br/>Crain's Manchester Business recently reported that the property will now offer up to 7,450 sq ft of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interiors</a> at the site.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-18958374-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=18958374" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:creator>Morgan Lovell</dc:creator>
			<dc:date><![CDATA[06.01.2009]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zenith wins design awards
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			<description><![CDATA[Manchester's Zenith Building on Spring Gardens has received two awards for its <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office design</a>.<br/><br/>Crain's Manchester Business has reported that the 14-storey building was named best commercial building at the Manchester Society of Architects Design Awards and the British Council of Offices named the structure the best refurbished/recycled workplace.<br/><br/>Jan Iwanowski, of architects Ombler Iwanowski, told the paper: &quot;The judges were impressed by the attention to detail, such as the use of timber on the inside of the windows, which is an unusual feature.&quot;<br/><br/>Meanwhile, elsewhere in the region, the Heath Business and Technical Park in Runcorn recently announced that it is set to begin the next phase of development to increase capacity and facilities at the site.<br/><br/>LDP Business has claimed that up to 9,500 sq ft of office interior space is to be added to the park, on top of the previous 180,000 sq ft development which was unveiled earlier this year.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-18933303-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=18933303" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:date><![CDATA[17.12.2008]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Moffat wins office award
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			<description><![CDATA[Liverpool-based development surveyor Moffat has been awarded the Office Achievement award at this year's inaugural 1st Friday Property Awards.<br/><br/>LDP Business has reported that the company was recognised for its contribution to Nikal's MyBuro scheme in Altrincham.<br/><br/>The scheme itself allows tenants to customise their own <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office interiors</a> and offers a flexible boutique style. The firm is now looking to extend the project to other developments following its initial successes.<br/><br/>Moffat told the newspaper: &quot;It's always nice to be recognised, but to win a national award is really fantastic.&quot;<br/><br/>And in related news, the Guardian recently reported that companies which improve their green credentials are being rewarded through the process of being more environmentally friendly and through reduced outgoings.<br/><br/>Furthermore, the article noted that offices in the future could be powered by energy efficient fuel cells, which would make them less reliant on exterior energy sources.<br/><img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-18934541-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=18934541" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:date><![CDATA[17.12.2008]]></dc:date>
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			<title><![CDATA[Contemporary office design 'is more than glass boxes'
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			<description><![CDATA[A new development in Birmingham proves that <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">contemporary <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office design</a></a> consists of more than just glass boxes, reports the Birmingham Post.<br/><br/>The regional news publication reports councillor Ian Ward's view on an &#163;81 million scheme to construct a new courts building in the city.<br/><br/>Plans for the structure portray a <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">contemporary <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-interior-design/" target="_self">office design</a></a> with curved edges, rather than corners.<br/><br/>Council regeneration director Clive Dutton tells the news provider: &quot;The courts building will be a really special addition to the city and represents another confidence booster in difficult times.<br/><br/>&quot;It can be added to the &#163;6 billion of investment in Birmingham which is pending or already taking place.&quot;<br/><br/>Property Executive recently reported that an <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self"><a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-fit-out/" target="_self">office refit</a></a> elsewhere in Birmingham has been given the go-ahead.<br/><br/>The project at No 1 Snow Hill Plaza is aiming for top levels of <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/sustainability/" target="_self">sustainability</a> under the terms of the ecologically aware certification scheme, the <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/sustainability/" target="_self">Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method</a>.<img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-18927420-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=18927420" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:date><![CDATA[12.12.2008]]></dc:date>
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			<description><![CDATA[The <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self"><a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a></a> undertaken by Leeds Building Society is to earn royal approval, reports the Yorkshire Evening Post.<br/><br/>According to the news provider, the Duke of York is to attend an event to mark the completion of the <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self"><a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a></a> project.<br/><br/>He will also formally reopen the headquarters of the financial services provider.<br/><br/>The event marks the completion of the <a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self"><a href="http://www.morganlovell.co.uk/our-services/office-refurbishment/" target="_self">office refurbishment</a></a> in Albion Street, with senior managers and company directors due to attend.<br/><br/>Operations director for the building society Peter Hill tells the Yorkshire Evening Post: &quot;Our building dates back to the 1930s and, although it had been regularly updated, it needed a complete overhaul.&quot;<br/><br/>He adds that the organisation considered moving out of the city but ultimately opted to refurbish its existing headquarters instead.<br/><br/>Leeds Building Society explains that, while it was officially formed in 1875, its history began 30 years earlier as the Leeds Union Operative Land and Building Society.<img alt="ADNFCR-8000187-ID-18922446-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=8000187&itemid=18922446" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/client_includes/bookmarking/bookmarks.js"> </script>
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			<dc:date><![CDATA[10.12.2008]]></dc:date>
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