Three quarters of construction SMEs say ‘cowboy clients’ are hampering their business, according to the latest research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Key results from the FMB’s UK-wide research into the impact of ‘cowboy clients’ – clients who… Continue Reading →

Hong Kong based architectural firm, 10 DESIGN, has joined Europe’s leading consulting and engineering firm, Egis, to form an integrated design group with a global reach. Egis and 10 DESIGN issued a joint statement:  “Both firms are delighted to announce… Continue Reading →

The Board of LXi REIT plc has announced the acquisition of two separate portfolios of care homes and supported living properties for £30.3 million. Each of the portfolio acquisitions is being funded from equity resources following the Company’s second issue… Continue Reading →

The Construction Products Association’s Construction Trade Survey for Q3 shows that despite rising costs and diverging performance across sectors, the industry extended its run of growth to eighteen quarters. The survey of main contractors, SME builders, civil engineering firms, product… Continue Reading →

Watson Batty Architects has announced strong growth following a significant boost in projects in the education sector.  The practice is on track to achieve its projected £3 million turnover by April 2018 year end and £4 million by 2020, representing… Continue Reading →

The first offsite accommodation units for Hinkley Point C workers Campus have been delivered to the Somerset site. The delivery marks the successful start of this phase of the £50million contract awarded to the Nottinghamshire-based firm Caledonian Modular Ltd by… Continue Reading →

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) north east team has joined the Construction and Housing Employment and Skills Pledge (CHESP), launched in September 2017, with the aim of working to overcome the major skills shortages and gaps in skills provision… Continue Reading →