In a move to put building and historic environment conservation at the forefront of digital collaboration, the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) has launched a knowledge-sharing platform that is the first of its kind. The free-to-use, open-access platform is… Continue Reading →

Yorkshire shopping destination Meadowhall is sourcing local trades for its £60m refurbishment.  To date, 70% of Meadowhall’s construction budget has been awarded to local businesses and trades, with eleven companies having been commissioned for the project so far. The biggest… Continue Reading →

Willmott Dixon has called-off the sale of its housing maintenance and energy services businesses. The firm invited offers for its support services division in February, But bidders wanted to break-up the business. Rick Willmott, Group Chief Executive, said: “While considerable… Continue Reading →

Preston-based Conlon Construction has completed the latest stage of a multi-phase restoration project at Heaton Hall, the Grade I-listed 18th century jewel in the crown of Manchester City Council’s 600-acre Heaton Park. Designed by James Wyatt in 1772, Heaton Hall… Continue Reading →

Plans for a refurbishment of Goodison Park have been submitted to Liverpool City Council by Everton FC. The rebranding project for the exterior and interior of the stadium is scheduled to take place over the summer and involves new cladding… Continue Reading →

Housing and regeneration company Keepmoat has announced a partnership with technology business VCharge to deliver a revolutionary solution to over 6,000 UK homes that tackles fuel poverty and digital inclusion. Keepmoat and VCharge have signed an agreement to work with… Continue Reading →

Stepnell has begun work on a £1.6 million scheme to extend and refurbish the carpentry and joinery teaching block at Leicester College creating an advanced learning facility for students. The scheme, designed by Leicester-based Moss Architecture . Interiors Ltd, will… Continue Reading →

A Perth contractor has been fined after an apprentice stonemason was seriously injured from contact with an overhead power line. Perth Sheriff Court heard how 20 year old apprentice Rodd McFarlane was working for T& M Stonemasonry, carrying out repairs… Continue Reading →