The awards were held at London's iconic Grosvenor House Hotel and property experts from across the country gathered to find out who would be named the best in the industry.
Creative Places expert knowledge helps clients plan, create, manage and invest in collaborative places for people involved with research, R&D and innovation.
Jonathan Burroughs, CEO, Creative Places commented on collecting the award: “I am delighted that our success has been recognised in this way. We have an oustanding team and through a lot of hard work and a fantastically loyal client base we have built a strong foundation from which we have been able to achieve all that we have to date.
“This year Creative Places has undertaken work for MedCity across London and we are also working with Cambridge University to secure planning consent for a revitalised West Cambridge development plan. In addition, we are working with clients across the UK on projects that will help drive the UK economy forward – including within the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine initiatives.”
The Cambridge-based firm specialises in advising clients on how to develop and invest in locations that can become ‘value add’ places to all that use them. Creative Places’ detailed knowledge of the research and R&D sectors helps clients create collaborative places that enhance innovation and enterprise.
Patrick McMahon, senior partner at Bidwells, co-investors in Creative Places said: "We couldn't be more proud to see Creative Places scoop this respected award. It has grown from strength to strength and winning this award is testament to what the team have achieved since it was established in 2008.
"Creative Places is an extension of the Bidwells family and both our teams have worked together on a number of key projects including Cambridge University’s West Cambridge Campus and Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
"We both offer very specialist advice, and our goals are the same, to offer clients access to well chosen, high opportunity markets, especially those within the Golden Triangle, where 80% of Bidwells consultancy work is concentrated."
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Comedian Sean Lock, with Creative Places CEO, Jonathan Burroughs and Shapoor Naghshineh from award sponsors RCP Parking Ltd and Targetfollow.
About Creative Places
Creative Places are leading commercial property advisors whose expert knowledge enables clients to plan, create, manage and invest in collaborative places for people involved with research, R&D, the creative industries and innovation. Creative Places consultancy advises clients on the creation of optimal environments – combining the appropriate mix of services, facilities and activities to attract and establish communities that thrive. In parallel, Creative Places agency business creates demand, facilitates strong joint venture partnerships and acts for investors. To discover more visit www.creativeplaces.com
About Bidwells
Bidwells is one of the UK’s leading property consultancies, offering clients knowledge of, and access to, some of the most interesting real estate markets with the highest growth potential in the UK.
Over 80% of the consultancy’s work is concentrated in the ‘Golden Triangle’ of Oxford, Cambridge and London, including sector-leading work in the science & technology, and education sectors. Bidwells helps investors, developers, occupiers, house builders and home owners to harness the benefits of the exceptional growth in these markets which represent over 44% of all real estate activity in the UK.
In addition, Bidwells has a strong rural presence and manages thousands of square miles of the English and Scottish countryside and coastline. It is one of the leading consultancies in the high-growth forestry, renewables, and agriculture markets. These markets have consistently outperformed equities and bonds in recent years and are of significant interest to UK and overseas investors.
Established in 1839, Bidwells has retained many of its original clients, including some of the best-known colleges in Oxford and Cambridge who are among the biggest landowners in the UK. Today, Bidwells manages over £5.2 billion in property assets and employs 500 people in England and Scotland.
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