Work is underway on a new public square next to the #BuiltByGMI apartment block at the £200m Becketwell regeneration project in Derby city centre. GMI Construction were joined by developers St James Securities as well as representatives from Derby City… Continue Reading →

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a helpful new guide designed to help building owners and managers reduce the risk of their buildings becoming stranded assets due to not reaching the government’s environmental standards. The new white paper, ‘Stranded assets: A roadmap… Continue Reading →

Nearly 19,000 new homes and more than 65,000 jobs could be created in the West Midlands if its application for a package of investment zones is successful. The region submitted its bid yesterday, October 18, to ministers who have already… Continue Reading →

Algeco UK Ltd has secured a Department for Education (DfE) funded project for the offsite construction of Northampton School for Boys Multi-Academy Trust. The project was secured via the MMC1 Lot 1 modular framework (*DfE published contract value is £27.6m)…. Continue Reading →

Keystone Group brands Keystone Lintels and Keyfix are leading an innovative sponsorship programme to support the training and development of apprentice bricklayers. The Mentor Me initiative is an addition to a successful skills-enhancing scheme run by specialist masonry contractor Lyons… Continue Reading →

Hilti’s innovative Exoskeleton has been awarded Health and Safety Solution of the Year at this year’s London Construction Awards, beating 8 other finalists to the top spot. Judges praised the Exoskeleton for the very clear health, well-being and commercial outcomes… Continue Reading →

The impressive restoration of 52-53 Whitefriargate, which is a magnificent Grade II listed building in Hull city centre, has been completed on time and within budget. The renovation and restoration works were carried out by Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm,… Continue Reading →

A team of intrepid explorers from Selco Builders Warehouse conquered the Lake District Peaks Challenge to raise more than £10,000 for charity. The 28 colleagues from the leading builders merchant took on five daunting summits, walking more than 21km and… Continue Reading →