UK Construction Week, the largest gathering of the UK’s built environment community announces its return to Birmingham NEC from 10 – 12 October 2017, where it will host the most popular event in the construction calendar. Set to be its… Continue Reading →

Kilburn’s Tricycle Theatre is edging closer to securing the funds it needs to complete a major refurbishment after Brent Council approved funding of £1million. The iconic cultural venue on Kilburn High Road, has been at the heart of the borough’s… Continue Reading →

Fortem Solutions is to host a supply chain engagement event on the 16th June in partnership with procurement service provider Constructionline, in order to support its expanding work portfolio across the East Midlands region. Fortem, which repairs and maintains homes… Continue Reading →

Specialist heating contractors from across Scotland are being invited to submit bids to take part in a new social housing framework. The new panel of firms is being set up to help registered social landlords meet their obligations under the Energy… Continue Reading →

Novus Property Solutions has signed a four-year contract with Bridgewater Housing Association, strengthening its responsive service in Scotland. Bridgewater Housing Association is a charitable social enterprise which provides housing and services at an affordable price to people on low incomes…. Continue Reading →

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 →