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 →

John Turner Construction has been awarded the £2m Act III project at the Royal Court Theatre in the heart of Liverpool’s cultural and social life. The grade II listed building refurbishment project, which will be managed from our Liverpool office,… Continue Reading →

Planning has been granted for a heritage-led residential scheme in the Stroud valleys designed by Assael Architecture. Approved by Stroud District Council, the mixed-use development will be a benchmark scheme in the surrounding area, acting as a catalyst for the… Continue Reading →

Battersea Power Station’s four iconic chimneys have now been fully rebuilt using the same construction technique as when they were first erected. Since the first pour in May 2015, nearly 25,000 wheelbarrow loads of concrete have been hand-poured into the… Continue Reading →

The refurbishment team at J Tomlinson has helped to open a new chapter in the life of one of Nottingham’s most loved historic buildings which has become a centre of national significance. The company played a role in the £1… Continue Reading →