Alison Brooks Architects at UKREiiF 2025

We are pleased to share highlights from an engaging and productive few days at the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds last week.

The event brought together leaders from across the built environment sector to discuss key issues shaping the future of development and infrastructure in the UK.

Highlights include a thought-provoking panel session hosted by The Earls Court Development Company, which explored strategies for sustainable growth and highlighted innovative approaches to long-term urban regeneration in the west London district within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

British Land also delivered a compelling update on the evolving vision for Canada Water in southeast London, showcasing progress and ambition for one of the capital’s most significant regeneration projects which was started in the 1980s.

A key session featuring the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster Board offered an inspiring dialogue on the future of the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor. Chaired by Jane Hutchins, Director of Cambridge Science Park, the discussion emphasized a critical message: that the combination of funding, talent, and infrastructure forms the foundation of a robust development ecosystem – one that positions the UK as a global innovation leader and ensures nationwide regional benefits.

Another engaging feature was the high-energy speed pitch session with council leaders from across West London. Each leader passionately presented their borough’s unique strengths – from advanced manufacturing and research capacity to vital residential and transport infrastructure.

Beyond the sessions, the week provided valuable opportunities to reconnect with long-standing partners, forge new relationships, and share a collective sense of optimism with peers from across the UK industry.

A special thank-you to Civic Engineers for hosting a generous, and delicious, paella-themed closing party, a fitting end to a memorable week.