NFB welcomes new chair Clare Watson Clare Watson, director of Preston based construction company Bernard Watson, became chair of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) on Thursday 8 June at the NFB AGM which was followed by a celebratory gala… Continue Reading →

Renewable energy sources have generated more electricity than coal and gas for the first time in the UK. The natioal grid reported, that last Wednesday lunchtime power from wind, solar, hydro and wood pellet burning supplied 50.7% of UK energy. Wednesday… Continue Reading →

Housing minister Gavin Barwell lost his seat last night as the election returned a hung Parliament. Barwell was unseated in Croydon Central by Labour candidate Sarah Jones. The surprise result left construction uncertain about future policies as Theresa May’s promise… Continue Reading →

New homes being built in Salford are taking shape. Housing association Salix Homes, which owns more than 8,300 homes across Salford, is working alongside contractor Galliford Try Partnerships to build 160 new properties at Beechfarm in Swinton, also known as… Continue Reading →