Listening and Learning

Listening and Learning

Why run an occupier survey?Whilst we speak to and interact with our occupiers on a daily basis, an annual survey provides an opportunity to formally record their views and help us develop an action plan focussed on continuous improvement of the building and its...
The Blade – an agent’s perspective

The Blade – an agent’s perspective

The Blade – as a landmark‍It’s clear to everyone who travels to Reading that The Blade has become an integral part of the town’s skyline. It’s even featured on the front of Reading FC’s kit this season! As one of the first high towers in Reading The Blade...
Meet the Team – Lydia Marshall

Meet the Team – Lydia Marshall

What does your role entail?I work as part of the Asset Management team and help manage The Blade as well as some of our other sites in Kent, Suffolk, Norwich, Bristol and Buckinghamshire. I also support the wider CSR for the regional team. It’s definitely hard to...
Meet the Team – Mairi

Meet the Team – Mairi

What does your role entail?I work for Northwood Investors who manage a number of commercial property sites across the UK. At The Blade, my role is split into two parts. Firstly I handle all aspects of The Blade’s communications and marketing by organising events and...
One building, one family

One building, one family

Shared spaces ‍As human beings, we have a natural ‘nesting’ instinct which compels us to make our immediate surroundings comfortable and familiar. This is fine when you’re a company in a single building as you have more control over the environment. However, when...