Rare finds by archaeologists are delaying the completion of the £4.1m refurbishment of Theatre.  The York Theatre closed in March for a revamp and was due to reopen in December.  It was built on the site of the medieval St… Continue Reading →

The Heritage Lottery Fund has pledged £15m to the Burrell Collection in Glasgow.  One of Scotland’s finest examples of post-war architecture, the building which houses the Burrell Collection, is no longer fit for purpose and requires a full refurbishment and… Continue Reading →

Chevin Housing Association has selected housing regeneration specialist Lovell to carry out £20m of improvement work for homes across Yorkshire over the next two years. Work is now under way on the housing association’s whole house improvement programme which will… Continue Reading →

The warning comes on the 3rd anniversary of the Fire Door Inspection Scheme.  The UK’s most experienced inspector has found widespread evidence of poorly fitted fire doors. Fire door inspectors findings Over 61% of fire doors inspected had problems with… Continue Reading →

The Education Funding Agency is planning to overhaul its procurement practices to clear the way for smaller building firms to play a greater part in improving the school estate. The big rethink on the priority schools building programme at the EFA… Continue Reading →

The Heritage Lottery Fund has provided £98m to nine heritage sites, with a focus on projects to preserve Britain’s rich scientific and technology history, in the hope that it will inspire young people to take a greater interest in science… Continue Reading →

Focus Consultants is playing a key role in the redevelopment of one of the UK’s most historically significant sites for motoring, aviation and engineering after helping Brooklands Museum secure a grant of more than £4.5 million. The company has been… Continue Reading →