Multi-award winning architectural practice Chapman Taylor has moved its Bristol design studio into new premises at Colston Tower as a result of the company’s rapid growth. Property consultancy JLL secured new premises for Chapman Taylor, which masterplanned Bristol’s Cabot Circus retail scheme, in the iconic landmark building, pictured, which...
A refurbished north Bristol office building is now fully let – and has achieved a record rent for the out-of-town market – after securing HR strategy company Northgate Arinso UK as a tenant. The deal for 12,800 sq ft in 740 Aztec West is being viewed as a sign...
South West regional law firm Foot Anstey and national firm Bond Dickinson, which has its second largest office in Bristol, are to go head to head for one of the legal sector’s most prestigious awards. Both firms are shortlisted in the UK Law Firm of the Year category in...
Bristol firms are being encouraged to back Being Brunel, the major project in the city to create a national centre of excellence celebrating the life, work and mind of Britain’s most famous engineer. Being Brunel will include a unique public museum and visitor experience dedicated to Isambard Kingdom Brunel...
Accountancy firm Grant Thornton has expanded its Bristol-based team in response to continued growth in corporate activity across the region and an increasing client base. The firm achieved a 9.3% growth in its South West corporate income in the year to June. To meet increasing demand for its services,...
Bristol independent insurance broker Venture Insurance has promoted former account director Alec Cole to the position of shareholding director. Mr Cole, pictured, joined the Clifton-based firm in April 2013 following an approach by managing director Simon James. His promotion enables Venture Insurance to continue the expansion which has resulted...
Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, has backed the findings of a highly critical report into apprenticeships by education watchdog Ofsted. The report accused the Government of devaluing the “apprenticeship brand” by creating them in ever greater numbers, while the chief inspector of schools Sir Michael Wilshaw said...
A pioneering event that connects young people in Bristol with the city’s professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders so they can learn about diverse career options and gain help through mentoring takes place tomorrow. Ask About Me is staged by Babbasa, the Bristol-based social enterprise that is dedicated to empowering...
Bristol is a great place to grow a business but it needs to shout more about its successes, according to the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs (FFE) panel debate on the Great Western Powerhouse. The city has a great support network with its universities keen to help fledgling businesses. It...
