Regeneration on lunch menu

From the archive, first published Friday 23rd Mar 2007.

Alan Soper, managing director of Robinson Architects, part of Shipley-based Robinson Design Group, will speak at a networking lunch being held next month by Bradford Chamber.

The event is being organised for construction industry professionals on Tuesday, April 24, at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford and is being held jointly with Leeds Chamber of Commerce.

Mr Soper will deliver a speech as will Antony Morse, a mobilisation specialist at O2.

The Bradford & Leeds Construction Lunch is held twice a year and regularly attracts over 200 attendees from firms in construction and related sectors.

Both chambers hope that it will provide an informal setting for local firms to come together, meet new contacts and network.

Mr Soper's team at Robinson Architects are responsible for master-planning The Channel, one of the four neighbourhoods identified in the Alsop Masterplan.

The £350 million project is a showpiece, mixed-use scheme that will see water in Bradford city centre, stylish apartments, shops and offices.

Chamber President Richard Wightman said: "We are delighted that both O2 and Robinson Architects have become involved in this increasingly popular bi-annual event.

"I have no doubt that all who attend will leave with a great update on the regeneration opportunities in Bradford and a better understanding of how mobile technologies will improve the way they work."