Two organisations working within the construction and the built environment have appointed Eden Public Relations to deliver national and regional communications campaigns.

Scape, a local authority controlled company based in Nottingham, is moving into the next phase of its development. The firm is at the forefront of driving down UK public sector building procurement costs, and is playing an important role in these times of austerity in helping public bodies across the UK save money in buying in building services. 

OPUN, the Architecture Centre for the East Midlands, has recently achieved charitable status, and is keen to consolidate its position as the leading source of design expertise within the region. The independent organisation is hosted by De Montfort University in Leicester. It offers a range of services to enable local authorities, developers and communities create buildings and places that meet the social, environmental and economic aspirations of local people.

Both firms are keen to raise their profiles further amongst their target stakeholders, and have brought Eden in as a long established company in the City of Nottingham and the wider region. Eden has built a reputation on managing national and regional client accounts requiring 'on the doorstep' client servicing without compromising on sector expertise or strategic best practice. 

The campaigns for Scape and OPUN have very different objectives but use Eden's strategic credentials in promoting various initiatives. 

Award winning Scape is currently working with partners on projects such as the new joint service centre in St Anns, Nottingham, and the Carlton Digby School redevelopment in Mapperley. 

Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Scape, said: "As budgets are being cut across the public sector, we realised there was more we could do to showcase the benefits of our products and services. Eden offers the right expertise and experience, and we're delighted to be working with them."

OPUN continues to offer affordable, expert, independent and confidential support via its Design Review Panel. This helps to bring high profile development proposals effectively through the planning application process. 

Julie Tanner, Chief Executive of OPUN, commented: "New or refurbished buildings and places leave lasting legacies for future generations, so time spent on ensuring good quality design is crucial. The team at Eden understand our work, as well as the current challenges we face, and are coming up with creative ways of highlighting what we do in an interesting and relevant way."

Isabel Jones, Joint Managing Director at Eden added: "It's fantastic to be working with both Scape and OPUN. Both organisations have great stories to tell in terms of what they offer their clients, and Eden is delighted to be delivering effective press and PR support to help build their reputation in support of their ongoing business plans."