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UK Construction News Archive for May 2024
17/05/2024
Birmingham City Council has approved plans to develop over 1,300 new homes and 2,700 square metres of commercial space, at Warners Fields. The plans were submitted by Dandara Living. Work can now begin to regenerate the brownfield site, which is located within a mile of the city centre in Digbeth.
17/05/2024
United Living Property Services (ULPS) has scooped a 14-year contract with L&Q as part of its sector-leading Major Works Investment Programme. The contract, worth up to £205 million, covers all planned investment and regeneration works across L&Q homes in Trafford and forms part of the housing asso
17/05/2024
Network Rail, Tees Valley Combined Authority, and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council have commenced work to transform Eaglescliffe railway station and make it more accessible for passengers. A multi-million-pound project will see accessibility at the station improved with the installation of a new fo
17/05/2024
South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) has secured an additional £3,587,500 for energy efficiency upgrades at The Meres Leisure Centre. The award, from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 3c, will pay for a new low-carbon heating system, with an additional £492,500 coming from the counci
17/05/2024
Crash Barriers work by absorbing the forces of an impact with a vehicle and transferring the load to the Crash Barrier. Some systems use a strong, more rigid posts to transfer the load to the posts as well as the horizontal beams so they do not deflect so much under impact. Other types use weake
17/05/2024
You only need to apply to one SSIP accreditation scheme. They all follow the
17/05/2024
Treatment of Process Wastewater from a Small Brewery using a Simple Wetland System. Since 2005 Purity Brewing Co, based near Alcester in the West Midlands, has been using a passive wetland system, designed by Cress Water Solutions, to treat the wastewater from their brewing operations. At that ti
17/05/2024
Unveiling the Long-Term Durability of ParaProducts in Alkaline Soils. In the realm of civil engineering and geotechnical solutions, understanding and mitigating the impacts of soil conditions are crucial for the sustainability and success of any project. Highly alkaline soils, with pH levels exceed
17/05/2024
Aremco Armco crash barriers are incredibly useful in commercial and industrial settings in the UK for a variety of reasons. Here are the top ten benefits: 1.
17/05/2024
Octopus Energy and the UK's first covered bond bank, Perenna, have launched the world's first 'Zero Bills' home mortgage, unlocking sustainable homeownership for many more people across the country. 'Zero Bills' is a cutting-edge smart initiative created by Octopus that allows customers to move int
16/05/2024
Beard Construction has started work on a new 3,700 square-metre hospice in Farnham in Surrey. The project, worth £11.9 million to the award-winning contractor, will see Beard build the new Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, which provides a full range of services including critical end of life care. The ne
16/05/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction’s North West team has completed the ground floor refurbishment of an existing building and handed it over to be used by the University's School of Veterinary Medicine. The new look Greenbank Building, on the University's Preston Campus, includes simulated consultation r
16/05/2024
Lovell Partnerships has completed work at its Fiveways redevelopment project in the Wirral, a partnership with Wirral Council and housing association Riverside. The major multi-million-pound regeneration had been brought forward as a Housing Market Renewal site, a government initiative that aimed t
16/05/2024
A housing developer has launched a new range of house types at one of its developments. Russell Armer Homes has introduced 11 new house types to the market for the first time as it announces the release of the second phase of homes for sale at its Bowland Fold development in the Lancashire village
16/05/2024
Birmingham City Council has revealed a masterplan proposal for the regeneration of Druids Heath to the community yesterday at a launch event at Manningford Hall. The masterplan was developed after two years of work, talking with and listening to the community to create a plan that can meet the need
16/05/2024
Vistry Group has scooped a contract with Sigma Capital to deliver 78 single-family build-to-rent (BTR) homes in Bradford. The site at Dean Beck forms part of Vistry's and Sigma's new framework agreement, announced in February, which will see the partners deliver 5,000 BTR homes for Sigma’s Simple L
16/05/2024
Being part of a global network of Cat® dealerships has many advantages, not least when it comes to securing delivery of more than 80 fully Cat certified machines to Ukraine ready to help rebuild vital infrastructure and facilities in the country. Finning has a long-standing relationship with the
16/05/2024
A new role created by complete construction partner Stepnell has led to the appointment of Noel Pluck, an experienced plant and fleet manager. The move helps to improve the procurement and management of plant operations and forms part of the firm’s continued commitment to delivering solutions and
16/05/2024
Spellar Metcalfe has been appointed by the City of Wolverhampton Council as its preferred contractor to deliver major works on the city centre's Central Library and Adult Education Wolverhampton facilities as part of the £61 million Phase Two City Learning Quarter development. The company has been
16/05/2024
The construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk has provided a major boost to the port of Great Yarmouth. The deep-water harbour has attracted aggregate suppliers providing raw materials for the building works and is eyeing the potential for more. Last year the port welcomed i
15/05/2024
Contractor G F Tomlinson is making significant progress on the new Barwell Medical Centre in Leicestershire. The new two-storey doctor's surgery, located off High Street, Barwell, will replace the existing centre on Jersey Way, which is at capacity and unable to meet the growing demand for its serv
15/05/2024
Henry Boot Developments (HBD), part of Henry Boot, is bringing forward a £20 million GDV industrial and logistics scheme in Welwyn Garden City. As well as excellent transport links, INTER will boast excellent environmental credentials, targeting BREEAM Excellent and an EPC Rating of A, appealing to
15/05/2024
Speedy Hire has been scooped the prestigious President's Award by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Demonstrating its dedication to ensuring colleagues and customers get home safely at the end of every working day, the recognition signifies Speedy Hire’s long-standing comm
15/05/2024
Network Rail has completed a four-month project to upgrade and improve Duffield station's 132-year-old footbridge in Derbyshire. Since January engineers have invested £900,000 to bring the much-loved railway crossing back to its original splendour. The footbridge was originally built in 1892, of w
15/05/2024
Keltbray has appointed Lukasz Olszewski to its Infrastructure Services Division as its new Head of Procurement. Lukasz brings with him a wealth of experience from his role as Procurement Manager at Rizzani de Eccher, as well as from his previous employment with organisations such as Sigma, J Murphy
15/05/2024
Construction firm Galliford Try has been selected by the NHS Kent and Medway and Social Care Partnership Trust to refurbish existing facilities to deliver a Centralised Health Based Place of Safety for the region. Awarded under ProCure23 (P23), the main avenue for delivering design and construction
15/05/2024
The University of Manchester has appointed GRAHAM to deliver against its Construction Works Framework. The reappointment affirms GRAHAM's position as a trusted partner in delivering construction projects for one of Britain's largest single-site universities, who has been working with the University
15/05/2024
The Department for Transport (DfT) has approved plans by Wiltshire Council to take forward proposals to improve junction 17 of the M4 as part of the Major Road Network (MRN) programme. The council previously submitted its outline business case (OBC) to the DfT, which sets out in detail the full cos
14/05/2024
Morgan Sindall is to redevelop Carleton High School in Pontefract, Wakefield, on behalf of Pontefract Academies Trust. The construction firm was appointed by he Department for Education (DfE). Funded by DfE's School Rebuilding Programme, Morgan Sindall will deliver the part redevelopment of the s
14/05/2024
Balfour Beatty in partnership with National Highways have reopened the M25 ahead of schedule, following the second full weekend closure. The M25 between Junction 9 and 10, was closed at 9pm on Friday 10 May until approximately 11pm on Sunday 12 May, to allow for the installation of 72 beams which w
14/05/2024
Barhale has been appointed to improve and upgrade the water delivery capacity in Corby. The upgrade of a key Anglian Water asset in Corby will pave the way for future residential development in the Northamptonshire town where the population is expected to double over the next 30 years. As part of
14/05/2024
Work to develop the 3.5 mile Bromford Tunnel bringing high speed trains into Birmingham has taken a leap forward as excavation of the 22 metre deep west portal is completed. The portal at Washwood Heath has been finished in readiness for the two 1,600 tonne tunnel boring machines (TBMs) building th
14/05/2024
A project to improve the roads and footpaths along a key road in the Ancoats area of Manchester has commenced. As part of the Streets For All programme several road improvements will be introduced in Oldham Road between Bengal Street and Portland Street, just north of the city centre. The works wi
14/05/2024
Bellway has secured plans to build a new residential development in Lymm, comprising 108 properties. Located off Rushgreen Road, the housebuilder has now exchanged contracts on the land, which is 10 acres in size. The new development will be known as Narrowboat View, providing an impressive rang
14/05/2024
Barratt Developments has commenced work on the first phase of expansion at Selkirk-based Oregon Timber Frame Limited (Oregon). The work is part of a wider £24 million investment by Barratt following its acquisition of the plant. Work has started on new office premises after the UK's largest houseb
14/05/2024
Independent tile retailer Porcelain Superstore has launched a new range which will bring brutalist beauty into the heart of the home. Introducing the Furnace Collection. The Furnace Collection offers a raw, industrial take on sleek metro tiles. Available in four colours and two finishes, a classi
14/05/2024
Caddick Construction has completed work on SOYO neighbourhood's two newest residential blocks in Leeds city centre on behalf of Hestia, the residential platform of Federated Hermes Real Estate. Located at the south of York Road in Leeds, SOYO comprises two new residential buildings, known as Madis
14/05/2024
Sanderson Weatherall has been appointed to bring to the market three part complete residential conversion opportunities in Bolton, Newcastle upon Tyne and Newbury. The developments include Globe Works in Bolton, Cuthbert House in Newcastle and Bayer House in Newbury, with a combined total of 487 ap
13/05/2024
Willmott Dixon has been selected as main contractor on the £60 million Greenheys development at Manchester Science Park for Bruntwood SciTech. The contractor will now start constructing a project that will enhance Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor knowledge quarter as a hub for life sciences and te
13/05/2024
SIP Build UK has scooped the Making Better Homes Award in the Best Building Fabric category. The awards, run by national builders' merchant Jewson, recognise tradespeople creating energy-efficient, safe, and comfortable homes across the UK. SIP Build UK was selected from a shortlist of finalists
13/05/2024
Persimmon Homes Wessex has submitted plans for the third phase of the Jubilee Gardens development that would trigger construction on the next 193 high-quality homes if approved by Wiltshire Council. The phase would involve a mixture of properties from the five-star developer and its sister company,
13/05/2024
Housing association Peabody and development partner The Hill Group recently came together to see how work is progressing on the redevelopment of land formerly occupied by St Ann's Hospital in South Tottenham. The project partners were joined by members of the Greater London Authority, Haringey Cou
13/05/2024
At Sheridan Skips, we take pride in our commitment to our three key principles: affordability, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. Our focus extends beyond offering competitive pricing, it’s about fostering a greener tomorrow and making a meaningful impact in our local communit
13/05/2024
Caddick Construction has appointed Steve Ford as Regional Managing Director for Yorkshire and the North East, closely following the business’ most successful year-to-date with Caddick Construction Group reporting a turnover of £318m. In his new role, Steve will be responsible for heading up the
13/05/2024
Significant progress has been made on a new £23 million Eastern Entrance at Bristol Temple Meads station, with the structure frame now complete. The main structural steel frame of the building has been fully installed, standing six metres high and 20 metres wide in the Cattle Market Road compound,
13/05/2024
The Guardtech Group are ushering in a new era of quick-assembly cleanroom excellence with a series of exciting developments regarding their Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms brand. The Haverhill-based controlled environment construction specialists recently launched an exciting new website for Isopod – www.i
13/05/2024
Mount Anvil has been appointed by Camden Council as a development partner to deliver the next phase of the Bacton Phase 2 development in Gospel Oak. The partnership will see the London-based house builder work closely with the Council, and in consultation with Gospel Oak residents, to deliver new,
13/05/2024
Bathroom and heating specialists Renaissance at Home have launched a striking collection of freestanding baths inspired by some of Britain’s best loved writers. The five-strong Poetry collection features the Shelley, Marlowe, Byron, Chaucer and Dryden roll top baths. Paying homage to the captivati
10/05/2024
McGoff Construction has been appointed as principal contractor at a new mixed-used development on Canterbury Road in Herne Bay. With overall control of the construction phase of this £21 million project, McGoff Construction will be responsible for the build of a 'new generation' 67 bed care facilit
10/05/2024
Cardiff Council has given the go-head to develop a new home for Willows High School to be built on land off Lewis Road in Splott. The scheme represents more than £50m investment and will see the existing school relocated and rebuilt, providing capacity for 900 learners aged 11 to 16 years in additi
10/05/2024
Monkwearmouth Development (MDL), a Joint Venture between Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures Limited (SRMCV) and Argon Property Development Solutions Limited (APDS), with funding from Railpen, have handed over its first development to NTW Solutions Ltd at Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland. Loca
10/05/2024
Housebuilder Avant Homes has submitted plans to deliver a £20 million multi-tenure development comprising 82 new homes in the village of Burbage, near Hinckley. Called Chestnut Acres, the proposed 4.86-acre development will be located off Lychgate Lane and consist of two-, three- and four-bedroom h
10/05/2024
As the construction industry grapples with pervasive noise hazards, Essential Site Skills (ESS) is excited to announce the launch of its Hearing Conservation Course, designed to significantly enhance worker safety and mitigate the risk of hearing damage.
10/05/2024
Features and benefits: • A typical working load limit of 250 kg, additional loads can be designed into the systems to facilitate glass replacement winches for future maintenance of the building. • Range of BMU machines that can either be fixed position or running on anchored or free-laid tracks.
10/05/2024
Facade Access Systems. For today’s sophisticated building façades to look and perform at their best it is essential they are inspected, cleaned and if necessary repaired on a regular basis. Rostek’s Façade Access division specialises in the design and installation of suspended and fixed access sys
10/05/2024
Working with business customers of all sizes across the UK, our team of friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff are here to help you get the right building to meet your budget and requirements. Buildings are available for various uses, such as
10/05/2024
In the fast-paced world of construction, meeting project deadlines is crucial for success. Delays can not only impact timelines but also incur additional costs and hinder overall project efficiency. Fortunately, advancements in technology, particularly the integration of drones into construction wo
10/05/2024
The average cost of repairs required to homes under o er in England and Wales is a hefty £14 000, according to an analysis of Allcott Associate’s March 2024 survey data. Yet only 1 in 10 homebuyers instruct a survey, meaning that many risk discovering that expensive repairs are needed only after t
09/05/2024
Equans has scooped a new housing repairs contract by Birmingham City Council. The new contract will see Equans continue to provide a planned and responsive repairs, maintenance and refurbishment services to more than 37,000 council-owned homes across the city until at least 2026. In Birmingham las
09/05/2024
Deeley Construction has commenced work on a £19.6 million supported living development which will see the delivery of 80 new apartments in Peterborough. The construction firm is building the homes in Hampton for specialist housing provider Anchor. The development partners joined together to mark t
09/05/2024
Sisk has been chosen by Moderna as its preferred bidder for the fit-out of its new UK drug substance and manufacturing facility at the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC), located on the Harwell Science Campus in Oxfordshire. The MITC development will include a research, development and
09/05/2024
Thames Water has appointed Costain to design, build and upgrade two treatment assets in Sandhurst, Berkshire and Selborne, Hampshire. The award, valued at more than £5 million for the two sites, will see Costain support Thames Water's upgrading of wastewater treatment assets as part of its Wastew
09/05/2024
Morgan Sindall has completed building work on a new £12 million TTE training centre in Middlesborough. The construction firm has officially handed over the building at the College's Middlehaven campus in central Middlesbrough less than a year after starting construction on site. Work has now begu
09/05/2024
Yorkshire-based wall panel manufacturer and retailer Naturewall have completed an expansion into a brand-new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Beverley, East Yorkshire. As well as creating 25 jobs, the company have pioneered a brand-new bonding process for their SlatWall product which uses ad
09/05/2024
The Professional Services Alliance (PSA), consisting of Kier, Tony Gee and RPS, A Tetra Tech Company, has been awarded ISO 44001 certification. Formed in 2019, the alliance was established to create an enhanced delivery model for key highways projects, using integrated design and build and early co
09/05/2024
Interiors brand XV Stripes have added a new collection of coastal-inspired artwork to its homeware range. The nine-strong range features a meticulously curated assortment of hand-drawn designs, lovingly transformed into beautiful prints for the home. And like everything else in the XV Stripes Coll
08/05/2024
Winvic Construction has been appointed to design and build the first industrial facility at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton for end user Yusen Logistics. Winvic, SEGRO and Yusen Logistics celebrated the start of the 1.2 million sq ft project with a Japanese Kagami Biraki ceremony. The Kagami Bir
08/05/2024
Bradford College has teamed up with Sewell Construction for the creation of its new multi-million-pound T Level facilities. The work, which starts in May, will involve the remodelling of a number of areas within the College’s David Hockney Building to create a high-quality training environment, en
08/05/2024
BAM Construction has commenced work to develop a new primary and secondary school in Lyde Green, Bristol. Final funding agreements have been announced and contracts have been signed to deliver the new facilities in time for the start of the 2026/27 academic year. The 420-place, primary school will
08/05/2024
JJ Rhatigan has appointed G&H Group to deliver a mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) design and build contract for the Crown Trading Centre in Hayes. Located in West London on the Grand Union Canal, property manager Greystar's £109m scheme will consist of 407 build to rent, affordable r
08/05/2024
Significant progress has been made at Cwmbran station as works to make them fully accessible continue. Network Rail has successfully installed the lift shafts and staircases on platforms 1 and 2. The company welcomed Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds to the station to show him the lift shafts and to
08/05/2024
Underfloor heating systems offer a significant advantage in enhancing the overall value of a property. The inclusion of underfloor heating is perceived by potential buyers as a modern upgrade that adds a touch of luxury and sophistication. Properties equipped with underfloor heating tend to stand
08/05/2024
Did you know that a superior Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) could increase your property's value. As the UK housing market continues to evolve, Catherine Storer, Executive Director and construction industry expert at
08/05/2024
A pump chamber or pump sewage station are found in sewage systems such as a septic tank. When effluent requires the need to be discharged to the mains sewage treatment or a septic tank, if gravity prevents the wastewater from being pumped due to the site having a higher-water level, then you will re
07/05/2024
Construction work has commenced at Cordia UK's latest project and inaugural build-to-rent (BTR) development, The Lampworks. The Birmingham-based property developer has appointed Shropshire-based construction management practice buildfifty5 to deliver the main construction works for the project in p
07/05/2024
Wates has held a 'topping out' ceremony with Riverstone to mark the structural completion of a later living residence, Riverstone Bishops Avenue. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Barnet, the Barnet Education and Learning Service, Barnet & Southgate College and also BOOST, who work with the
07/05/2024
Building work has started on a new skills centre that will help City College Norwich train more young people for careers in the construction industry. The ground has been broken at the college's Ipswich Road campus where the £4.4m building is being constructed by MJS Projects. Funding for the new b
07/05/2024
National Grid's Viking Link has been awarded a prestigious title by the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™. The UK's newest electricity interconnector, which stretches for 757km to join rural Lincolnshire with Revsing in Denmark, has been named as the longest land and subsea HVDC interconnector. Members of t
07/05/2024
Network Rail is encouraging residents in New Mills to attend an information drop-in event about urgent railway work on Thursday 9 May. Following recent emergency ground investigations, engineers have confirmed that work is required immediately to repair damage to the earth that supports the railway
07/05/2024
Ascent Homes has announced plans to double its turnover to £80 million and further increase its workforce. Having recently grown from 40 to now 70 employees it now has ambitions to take this to over 100 employees within the next year. To hit its targets, Ascent Homes will add four new sites acros
07/05/2024
Vinyl flooring has become an essential choice for children's rooms, living rooms, and hallways. Whether in your own home or a rental apartment,
07/05/2024
Family-run flooring experts Woodpecker Flooring are celebrating the craftsmanship that goes into their hand-finished boards with a specially curated collection. The Artisan Interiors collection showcases the handcrafted flooring created by Woodpecker’s experienced craftspeople. The three-strong ra
07/05/2024
Eclectic interiors brand Where Saints Go has launched a new seating collection inspired by timeless Scandi style. The Scandi Edit brings together five statement seats, typified by sleek lines and wooden finishes. Each seat has been handpicked for its versatility, ensuring they not only complement
07/05/2024
Robertson Construction Northern has appointed a new Managing Director. Ian Phillips has become the new managing director of Robertson Construction Northern. Following the retirement of Frank Reid after 43 years of service, Ian Phillips has become the Regional Managing Director of Robertson Constru
03/05/2024
Construction firm GRAHAM has started building work on a £19 million Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Workington town centre. The Centre will be located next to Cumberland Council's government-funded Innovation Hub which is also under development in Central Way. GRAHAM is the principal construct
03/05/2024
Significant progress is being made on a new £2 million recycling centre in Haverhill. Construction works are being completed by FCC Environment and its contractor DXI Regeneration Ltd, on behalf of Suffolk County Council. The facility will be operated by FCC Environment, which manages all of Suffol
03/05/2024
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has started work on a new primary school in Dunstall Park Estate, Tamworth. The work is taking place on behalf of Staffordshire County Council alongside project managers and concept architects, Entrust. The project was procured through the Constructing West Midland
03/05/2024
Galliford Try has made another step in its carbon reduction journey with the deployment of a new digital platform across its Infrastructure projects. The platform, Qflow, automates data capture and processing by extracting information from delivery and waste tickets, using Artificial Intelligence
03/05/2024
Underfloor heating is the most efficient method of heating a room and is fast becoming the most popular option for new building and property refurbishments. As a result, more trade professionals are being asked to install underfloor heating and self-builders and renovators are using it as their pre
03/05/2024
Farrans is making significant progress at Barsham Water Treatment Works in Suffolk, where its client Essex and Suffolk Water is investing more than £49 million in upgrades to the site. Due to be complete in 2025, the project will provide improvements to the resilience and quality of drinking water
03/05/2024
Work has been completed on a new bridleway bridge at Lindsells Level Crossing in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Work started in December 2022 on the fully accessible bridleway bridge which allows pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists and other users to safely cross the railway line, providing better acce
03/05/2024
Ideal Work UK has unveiled Microtopping®, a revolutionary cementitious coating that delivers the sleek, sophisticated look of polished concrete with unparalleled versatility and ease of application.
03/05/2024
Building work has commenced on a new development in Oundle that will bring self-contained extra care apartments to the area along with 62 homes and three self-build plots. Persimmon's East Midlands team have started preparing the Barnwell Walk site off St Christopher’s Drive in the town and expect
03/05/2024
Morgan Sindall has been appointed to two new Pagabo frameworks. The two frameworks are valued at £1.6 billion each and will run for four years. It was confirmed earlier this month that Morgan Sindall had been appointed to the new £1.6bn Healthcare Decarbonisation Framework from Pagabo, which has r
02/05/2024
Engineering steel specialist, William Hare Group, has scooped a contract to deliver the design, fabrication and installation of a sustainable steel solution for the latest iconic development at Broadgate in London. 2 Finsbury Avenue will comprise a 21-storey West Tower and a 36-storey East Tower, l
02/05/2024
National Grid has teamed up with Smart Wires on an innovation project to make better use of grid enhancing technologies such as advanced power flow controllers, with the goal of reducing network congestion and maximising the potential of existing infrastructure. The Network Innovation Allowance fun
02/05/2024
Glencar and its client Wrenbridge have started construction work on a new 213,874 sq ft logistics and industrial unit at their new landmark 'Junction' gateway development in Luton. To mark the occasion a special ceremony was held on site attended by representatives from Wrenbridge, Glencar and the
02/05/2024
Speedy Hire has been named a Financial Times Europe Climate Leader for the second consecutive year. This accolade is awarded to the companies who are most successfully reducing their core greenhouse gas emissions, with Speedy Hire named due to its track record in supporting the decarbonisation of t
02/05/2024
Boost safety and productivity in the workplace. It's time to say goodbye to your old hand pallet truck and call in new help. Get the support your business needs for everyday transport or stacking tasks, by moving goods safer and easier than ever with HC-Forklift-UK’s electric pallet trucks. Bui
02/05/2024
Savills, on behalf of the Tom Duke Life Interest Trust, has announced the sale of Wisbridge Solar Farm for offers over £1.15 million. The 9.34 MW scheme is located between London and Cambridge in Royston, Hertfordshire, and was commissioned in September 2014. The fully operational freehold investm
02/05/2024
Budget Conservatories, a leading provider of high-quality windows and doors, has announced a special promotion to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Throughout the entire month of May, customers will have the opportunity to enjoy significant savings and the chance to win exciting prizes. To commemor
02/05/2024
Construction firm Galliford Try has appointed David Lowery to Galliford Try’s Executive Board with effect from 1 July 2024, in the newly-created position of Divisional Managing Director of Infrastructure. David, who has extensive UK and overseas experience comprising more than 24 years, will advan
02/05/2024
Selco Builders Warehouse has created a fourth 'Selco Forest' as part of its carbon-offsetting tree-planting scheme. Set in Lomond Hills in Fife, the latest forest to be developed by the leading builders merchant covers 21 hectares and comprises of more than 54,000 trees. It means, over the last fo
02/05/2024
As spring arrives, bringing with it the promise of warmer days, managing your home's heating needs can become a little trickier, warns Rob Nezard, Managing Director of UK Radiators. What's more, it can also prove expensive if not done right. Here Rob spells out SIX spring heating mistakes that can
01/05/2024
Ebbsfleet United FC has announced that Gravesham Borough Council secured plans for Northfleet Harbourside. Ebbsfleet United FC are shareholders in the project which is set to transform and regenerate the immediate area surrounding the football club. Within the 50-acre mixed-use development, Ebbsf
01/05/2024
Construction firm GRAHAM has completed the interior fit-out of Primark's newly refurbished store at Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre. The project, delivered by GRAHAM's Interior Fit-Out division, marks a significant milestone for Primark's ongoing expansion and enhances the shopping experi
01/05/2024
Contractors AmcoGiffen has installed the main span for the footbridge between the two platforms at Llanelli station. The process of lifting and placing the span took two hours, and it followed recent work to install the landings and stairs on both platforms. The next milestone at Llanelli station
01/05/2024
British Steel has secured plans to develop an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at its Scunthorpe headquarters. The company’s application was given the go-ahead by North Lincolnshire Council following a detailed consultation period. Its application to build another EAF, at its Teesside site, was recently
01/05/2024
Energy firm EDF is to collaborate with Pod Point on a new Smart Charging pilot. The initiative aims to optimise Electric Vehicle (EV) charging schedules based on day-ahead electricity demand forecasts. By shifting customers' electricity use to off peak hours, the product will help reduce carbon emi
01/05/2024
Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has launched its first solar PV offer to market, with the same quality credentials and easy installation as its concrete products. The launch follows 18 months of research and development, and the new in-roof solar PV system RussFast Solar has been designed to be compatible
01/05/2024
Hines has secured plans from Southwark Council to build a new, landmark office and residential development at 18 Blackfriars Road. The approval which was secured working with architects Foster + Partners, and Lipton Rogers, allows Hines to breathe new life into a two-acre brownfield site that has
01/05/2024
Mecalac has appointed a new dealer to its UK and Ireland distributor network. Headquartered in Carlisle, but with dealerships both sides of the border, Lloyd Ltd will retail Mecalac's latest range of compact construction equipment across Northern England and Southern and Central Scotland. Founde
01/05/2024
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) its latest Innovation Grants competition, which will see a total of £1 million awarded to successful supply chain companies to develop new products and services for the offshore wind sector. Innovation Grants between £25,000 to £200,000 are available for
01/05/2024
British Gas has extended its partnership with Barclays, which helps customers explore ways they could make their homes more energy efficient. The partnership now includes an offer for Barclays UK residential mortgage customers to get a British Gas Home Health Check, which usually costs £99, for th
