Ancient fire pits, buried skeletons and hidden archways have all so far been uncovered during refurbishment work to transform Leicester Castle into a new business school for De Montfort University Leicester (DMU). Construction workers are currently refurbishing the 12th century… Continue Reading →

Timber experts Exova BM TRADA have teamed up with leading construction and environmental consultants RSK, to co-host a free one-day seminar on the challenges and obstacles encountered when conserving and regenerating heritage buildings, on Tuesday 1 November at the Museum… Continue Reading →

Hunter Real Estate Investment Managers is set to go ahead with a £7 million investment in The Spires Shopping Centre in Barnet after Barnet Council unanimously approved the scheme at committee. Following the approval, Hunter has confirmed international fashion brand,… Continue Reading →

The £39m regeneration of Lime Street in Liverpool is set to go-ahead after the Court of Appeal rejected a bid by SAVE Britain’s Heritage to overturn planning permission. The scheme, which will be delivered by ISG, involves the redevelopment of… Continue Reading →

Haringey Council has shortlisted six bidders for its £450m High Road West scheme to build more than 1,400 new homes and a major new public square in Tottenham. The shortlisted companies are: Barratt Developments; Countryside Properties; Lendlease Development; Linkcity (Bouygues); Stanhope,… Continue Reading →

GRAHAM, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading construction, asset management and project investment businesses, has reached a major milestone, posting record end of year results for 2015-16. With Group turnover passing through the half billion mark at £508m, profit… Continue Reading →

Nearly half (47%) of the UK’s homeowners taking part in a survey by window manufacturer VELUX are planning to carry out home improvements over the next six months. For the majority of home improvers (59%), the main reason for renovating… Continue Reading →

A Gateshead contractor has been fined £120,000 after a worker sprained his ankles when he fell down a service riser shaft. Newcastle upon Tyne Magistrates’ Court heard how Meldrum Construction Services Limited (MCS) was principal contractor for refurbishment work at… Continue Reading →