INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW 

AMA Research have published a brand new, first edition ‘Building Insight’, reviewing current and planned Urban Regeneration activity for 2006 to 2009.  The Building Insight provides a comprehensive picture of public sector involvement in terms of current activity, planned projects, budgets, regional breakdowns and timescales, under the Single Regeneration Budget.  

The Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) or Single Programme has been the main source of funding for urban regeneration projects in England since 1996. With 6 rounds in total, the first project began in 1995 with more than £26 billion being allocated to urban regeneration projects in the last decade.

There are currently 100+ active schemes in the individual regions, continuing into 2006 and ongoing for up to 10 years. With over £5 billion allocated to the SRB in Round 6, the opportunity for the UK Building Products and Construction Industry is significant. This Building Insight provides a background to the SRB in terms of budgets, structure, organisations and projects. By collating all the information into an easily referenced report, “Building Insight for Urban Regeneration” will provide a good understanding of urban regeneration and identify market entry or development opportunities.

Key features of this brand new building insight: -

• Strategic Overview of SRB Budgets and flow of funding.

• All Regional Development Agencies (RDA) planned activity for Rounds 1-6, lists of projects by region and cost.

• Larger, ongoing projects analysis: Liverpool Kings Waterfront, and Birmingham East-Side developments etc- including costs, funding, timescales and contractors.

This Building Insight will provide a clear understanding of SRB funded planned regeneration activity for 2006-2009, representing an invaluable strategic tool for manufacturers, contractors and other organisations interested in targeting this sector. 

Develop a comprehensive picture of urban regeneration, areas in this report include:-

OVERALL MARKET DRIVERS

• Construction Output – Domestic and Non-Domestic

• Economic Influences – inflation, interest rates, GDP etc.

SINGLE REGENERATION BUDGET OVERVIEW & STRUCTURE

Includes a definition and overview of the following within the context of Urban Regeneration:-

• Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister.

• Regional Development Agencies (RDAs).

• Urban Regeneration Company (URC).

• English Partnerships.

• Steering And Development Forum (SDF).

SRB BUDGET / EXPENDITURE

• Urban Regeneration funding flow analysis – sources of finance identified.

•  Overall SRB Budget Allocations – All Rounds 1-6.

• SRB allocations by region – for the individual rounds 1-6.

• The Regional Development Agencies (RDA) description, overview and budgets.

REGIONAL BREAKDOWN BY PROJECT & EXPENDITURE

• SRB Rounds1- 6: successful bids & budget allocations, individual, top level project budgets.

• SRB Projects by region & by round with particular emphasis on Round 6 bids.

• SRB Budget allocation illustrated on a per project basis at an overall level. 

• English Partnerships – identification of ongoing or major urban regeneration projects.

• Identification and description of active Urban Regeneration Companies (URCs).

• Rounds 1-6 (All Rounds) information includes:-

• Project Identification by region.

ANALYSIS OF LARGER PROJECTS

• Description of project aims, key outcomes, year 1 budgets and total budget allocated.

• Public Sector- identification and roles.

• Private sector contractors.

• Current activity, key issues, relevant analysis.

KEY CONTACTS & ORGANISATIONS DIRECTORY

• Directory of Key Private Contractors & Suppliers Involved in Urban Regeneration Projects.

• Directory of Key Public Bodies and Organisations Involved in Urban Regeneration.

• Includes Organisation Name, Address & Telephone Details.

ANALYSIS OF LARGER PROJECTS

• Description of project aims, key outcomes, year 1 budgets and total budget allocated.

• Public Sector- identification and roles.

• Private sector contractors.

• Current activity, key issues, relevant analysis.

The Preferred Supplier Package includes:-

• Directory of key contractors, private organisations and public bodies

• Supplied in Adobe PDF FORMAT & MS Word on FREE CD-ROM (Usually £160 extra).

•  Report Emailed in MS Word.

• Hard Copy of Report.

• Exclusive CD PowerPoint Presentation– 30 slide overview of all key charts & tables, projects, timescales & budgets. (usually +£200).

The report has 75+ pages and 25+ tables and charts and provides a comprehensive review of the urban regeneration market.