News

May 2010

West Midlands Regional Food Academy at Harper Adams University College recieved the acolade of Project of the Year at the 2010 RICS Awards West Midlands having also won in its regeneration category. It now progresses to the national finals.

Judges comments

' This is an all round brilliantly thought out, designed and executed project, which is proving an oustanding success in use.'

January 2010

Michael Hyde and Associates achieve 'Investors in People' accreditation.

We are pleased to announce that we have have been recognised as an Investor in People, achieving the standard in November 2009.

December 2009

HRH The Princess Royal opens the West Midlands Regional Food Academy. Designed by Michael Hyde and Associates to be a centre of technical excellence.

The purpose of the West Midlands Regional Food Academy is to energise interaction between the region's food industry and higher and further education institutions and centres of technical expertise, as well as raising the profile of the West Midlands region's food industry. “The creation of the WMRFA reinforces and develops the University College's role as the UK's leading institution specialising in food from 'farm to fork'."

May 2009

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys new sports facilities building won the Community Benefit Category of the RICS North West Awards.

These awards, often called the "Oscars" of the building industry, are designed to celebrate the most inspirational initiatives and developments in property, construction and the environment. This is the second RICS Award for the practice. It won the National RICS Community Benefit Award in 2004 for its design of the Bolton Lads & Girls Club.