ilke Homes to develop 76 sustainable homes in Worcestershire
In a deal with Crea8ive Sustainable Homes, ilke Homes will deliver 76 sustainable homes to Evesham in Worcestershire.
Wates wins £16m Whitehaven Academy contract
Wates Construction has been awarded a £16m contract to build Whitehaven Academy School’s second educational facility.
Fasteners and heat induction technologies enable faster flat roofing installations
The construction industry and our ability to “build, build, build” is key to the UK’s economic recovery. Martyn Holloway, business development manager – flat roof at SFS, discusses how innovative fastening systems can lead to fast and reliable single-ply flat roofing installations.
Secondary glazing enhances Plumstead Library refurbishment
Working with architects Hawkins Brown Associates LLP and main contractor Osborne Construction, 63 secondary glazed units have been installed during the remodelling and refurbishment of Plumstead Library.
2021 construction output expected to be 6.4% lower than pre-Covid levels
Despite the government putting industry at the centre of its recovery plans, the full impact of Covid-19 is expected to spell uncertainty for the construction industry.
SME housebuilders continue to grapple with complex planning
As the UK begins to slowly come out of lockdown, SME housebuilders will once again have to grapple with a planning system that has arguably never been more complex, according to a report by Aldermore Bank.
Green light for £1.3bn housing and infrastructure investment
Tens of thousands of new homes and infrastructure projects have been given the green light with nearly £1.3bn of investment today (4 August).
Willmott Dixon wins £31.5m deal for 171 new homes in Rotherham
Contractor Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Rotherham Council to construct three housing developments worth £31.5m which will deliver 171 new homes in Rotherham town centre.
Winners of £10m consultancy framework announced
EN:Procure has chosen 70 consultants to deliver its new consultancy framework worth more than £10m, over the next four years.
Build, build, build: Will Boris Johnson’s “New Deal” deliver?
PBC Today takes a look at the industry’s reaction to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “New Deal” plan to get Britain building again after Covid-19.
Fast track home extensions must focus on quality, says Actis
New rules which allow families to add two extra storeys to their homes without full planning permission must be sensitively built, says Actis.
JG Hale Construction appoints two new senior managers
Construction firm, JG Hale Construction has announced two new recruits, contracts manager, Andrew Collins and business development manager, Sarah Williams.
How agile, data-driven strategies will drive high street recovery
Town centres already struggling with changing shopping habits and shifting footfall have been put under extreme stress by Covid-19. The road to recovery will depend on agile, data-driven decision making, says Steve Scott, executive leader of GHD Advisory UK.
How do you get the rest of your team on board...
The Access Group has created this guide for those wanting to introduce new software into their organisation, and how you go about tackling reservations and building a strong business case for the software.
Stable profit for Clancy despite Covid-19 crisis
Despite economic uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Clancy says it has stable profits, a strong cash position and a secure forward order book.
Put homes at the heart of the country’s coronavirus recovery
Our homes have been a shelter from the storm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now a new campaign, spearheaded by the National Housing Federation, is calling on the government to ensure social housing is central to the country’s recovery.
100 job losses at Cruden
Administrators from KPMG have been officially appointed to oversee the collapse of Cruden Construction, as 100 employees are made redundant.
Concrete manufacturer fined £285,000 after death of worker
A concrete manufacturer has been sentenced after two separate incidents including the death of an employee and injuries to a second worker.
Laing O’Rourke to deliver £123m Beckton sewage works upgrade
Thames Water has chosen Laing O’Rourke to deliver the £123m upgrade of Beckton sewage works in London.
Timber frame construction and sustainability
Richard Allen, sales director at specialist timber panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY, explores how timber frame construction could help us rise to sustainability challenges.
Housebuilders urge the government not to forget about retirees
While much has been written about the challenges faced by first-time buyers struggling to get a foot on the housing ladder this summer, Advantage Home Construction Insurance looks at why developers are warning we can’t afford to ignore the housing needs of older people.
Driverless vehicles: Coming to a city street near you soon…
Driverless cars promised cities much, but have conspicuously failed to arrive – has something gone wrong with driverless technology?
Green light for sustainable homes in Norbury
Croydon Council’s development arm, Brick By Brick, has been given the go-ahead to deliver nine sustainable homes.
HS2 prepares for arrival of tunnelling machines at Chiltern tunnel
Preparation has begun for the arrival of HS2’s first giant tunnelling machines at what will become the south portal of the 10-mile long Chiltern tunnel.
Financial close on £100m+ Kingston student accommodation scheme
Financial close has been achieved on a £100m+ student accommodation scheme for Kingston University in south west London.
Glass office development to transform South Shields site
Designs have been drawn up for a striking glass-fronted office development on Harton Quays Park, in the Mill Dam area of South Shields.