A team of 250 detectives investigating the Grenfell Tower tragedy will be looking to question at least 60 firms involved in the building’s refurbishment programme. Lead investigator Detective Chief Superintendent Fiona McCormack said: “Specialist experts – BRE – are working… Continue Reading →

The Government has selected its preferred nine firms to deliver a massive programme of fit-out work on its estate reorganisation programme. The Government Hubs office closure and relocation plan will run over the next seven years and promises up to £1bn of fit-out work. This… Continue Reading →

Around 170 Mears housing maintenance workers are threatening a month long strike as a long-running pay dispute intensified. Construction union Unite has been in dispute with Mears and joint venture company Manchester Working since May staging a series of short-term… Continue Reading →

Following growing demand for ‘certified’ conservation specialists the Chartered Institute of Building has today launched the CIOB Building Conservation Certification Scheme. With 25% of the UK’s building stock pre-1919 most construction professionals will work on historic buildings at some point during their career,… Continue Reading →

Birmingham City Council’s residential tower blocks are to be fitted with sprinkler systems and other fire suppression measures following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in London. City Council leader John Clancy has confirmed that the council will as a matter of… Continue Reading →

Willmott Dixon has won a £50m refurbishment deal at the Grade II listed Old Admiralty Building in Horseguards Parade. BAM was originally handed the pre-construction services job in 2015 to fit-out a new home for The Department for Education. But… Continue Reading →

Lakehouse is still racking-up losses as chairman Bob Holt and his new team continue their turnaround strategy at the Essex-based company. Results for the six months to March 31 2017 reveal a pre-tax loss of £3.6m compared to £1.8m during… Continue Reading →

The Grade I listed Brighton Dome Corn Exchange has begun a £5.8 refurbishment. The scheme was backed by The Arts Council England three years ago following a bid by Brighton & Hove City Council and Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival,… Continue Reading →