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UK average office occupancy hits highest level since lockdown started

CoStar report that recent data from Remit Consulting indicates that UK office occupancy rates have reached their highest levels since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the week ending January 31, 2025, the average occupancy rate was 37.1%, surpassing the previous peak of 35.9% recorded in March 2024.

Works start on our Grade II Listed Building Refurbishment in Cardiff

Works are finally underway our Grade II listed building refurbishment in Cardiff, following successful planning and heritage applications in the later part of 2024. Working directly for landlords GMPF, we are undertaking a shell and core refurbishment in readiness for an incoming F&B tenant, with planned completion end of Q1 2025.

Second stage of Net Zero Consultancy Services awarded at 1CS

As part of our ongoing sustainability consultancy work with the landlord at 1CS, we have been commissioned to undertake a detailed review of the suitability of a centralised heat pump as potential zero carbon replacement for the in-situ gas fired boilers currently feeding a 4-pipe fan coil system to office floors.

Rhiannon Flynn joins Vantage as Management Accountant

We are delighted to announce that Rhiannon Flynn joins our growing team from 1st January from sister company APAM. Rhiannon will be based in our Manchester office and responsible for our financial management and accounting going forwards.

Practical Completion at Mander Shopping Centre

We're delighted to announce the early practical completion for our demise creation works at Mander Shopping Centre, Wolverhampton following a 10 week programme of works on site.

Vantage awarded major Fit-out in central Leeds

We're delighted to announce we have been awarded a 10,000sqft landlord CAT A refurbishment on the fourth floor of one of Leeds primary business addresses - One City Square.

Karl Watson joins Vantage as Head of Project Delivery

Karl joins the team with extensive experience in project and construction management and he will provide strategic direction and leadership for our construction division, setting objectives and policies to guide our project delivery and business growth.

Vantage awarded Sub-metering works at One City Square, Leeds

We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded sub-metering works at One City Square, Leeds. This is a one week project duration where the team will

Practical Completion at The Arches, Leicester

We are delighted to announce that our PV Installation project at The Arches in Leicester has achieved Practical Completion a week ahead of schedule and exactly on budget - huge thanks to all the project stakeholder group and our on-site delivery team for making this project a success, completing the site installation in just 4 weeks.

Knight Frank publish latest report in Retrofit Series

Knight Frank provided an in-depth exploration of the commercial property retrofit challenge, with an emphasis on the costs and benefits of improving energy efficiency and sustainability in UK office buildings.

Vantage awarded Office Refurbishment at Soapworks, Manchester

Vantage are delighted to have been awarded a further project at Soapworks in Salford, working with clients GMPF and our architectural partners at AXI to create a cutting edge 5000sqft plug & play office suite.

Vantage awarded Shell & Core Works at Morgan Quarter, Cardiff

Vantage awarded PV installation at The Arches, Leicester

We are delighted to to be awarded PV installation at The Arches, Leicester. This is a 5 week project working directly for the Asset Owners CRIM (Catella).

Vantage awarded PV Installation at Arlington Business Park

Planning approval received for our new solar scheme at Arlington Park in Reading. We shall be installing a new 190Wp PV system across the three 1400 building on behalf of overall client, Capitaland.

Sally Butler joins as Project Coordinator

We are thrilled to welcome Sally Butler to the Vantage team as Project Co-ordinator where she will be supporting the Manging Director and the Project Management team.

Mark Priestley joins as Associate Director

We are thrilled to welcome Mark Priestley to the Vantage team where he joins as Associate Director.

Vantage awarded Occupier Fit-out at Citygate, Newcastle

We are delighted to be awarded Occupier Fit-out at Citygate, Newcastle.

Building Analytics Report Commissioned for One City Square, Leeds

Commissioned report will detail current energy intensity baseline, plant and equipment condition reporting, operational energy review, fossil fuel removal strategy, costed asset enhancement strategy and green building certification suitability.

Vantage awarded 4500sqft Fit-Out Works at Mainpoint, Edinburgh

We were so pleased to work with Innov8 Property Solutions on our recent solar project at Soapworks in Salford. Soapworks now benefits from a 380kWp rooftop solar installation, making use of available flat roof space to provide clean on-site energy generation – and the best bit, it pays for itself in just four years!

Our Turn-Key Process for Delivering Net Zero Buildings

Vantage is seeking an enthusiastic Project Surveyorto join our team. We are specifically looking for an individual with pre-construction experience, able to efficiently price and tender construction works across M&E and Fit our disciplines throughout the UK...

Practical Completion
 at Chantry Place

Our PV installation project at Chantry Place Shopping Centre, Norwich achieved practical completion in November. The new 230kWp PV array was delivered on schedule despite the team having to contend with Storm Babet and Storm Ciaran during a busy five week delivery programme...

Vantage recruiting
 for Project Surveyor

Vantage is seeking an enthusiastic Project Surveyorto join our team. We are specifically looking for an individual with pre-construction experience, able to efficiently price and tender construction works across M&E and Fit our disciplines throughout the UK...

Client Testimonial for Soapworks PV Projects

We were so pleased to work with Innov8 Property Solutions on our recent solar project at Soapworks in Salford. Soapworks now benefits from a 380kWp rooftop solar installation, making use of available flat roof space to provide clean on-site energy generation – and the best bit, it pays for itself in just four years!

Vantage Awarded Solar Installation at Mander Centre

Vantage is seeking an enthusiastic Project Surveyorto join our team. We are specifically looking for an individual with pre-construction experience, able to efficiently price and tender construction works across M&E and Fit our disciplines throughout the UK...