Cheshire West and Chester Council has started the tender race for a construction partner to deliver the £300m Chester Northgate scheme. An OJEU advert is looking for a contractor to be appointed to work alongside the council and its professional… Continue Reading →

The Government has pledged to set out clear advice on the use of high-rise cladding systems after completing seven large-scale fire tests on popular aluminium composite cladding systems. ACM with a limited combustibility filler (A2) with mineral wool insulation passes BRE fire test… Continue Reading →

James Allen, head of Walker Crips Alternative Investments, comments on today’s data from The Department of Communities and Local Government House Building statistics for Q2 2017, “Today’s new house building figures should be met with cautious optimism even though the… Continue Reading →

Sika’s high-performance waterproofing render system provided the hardwearing, maintenance-free solution for the refurbishment of an open-air swimming pool which is due for a royal opening. The New Cumnock swimming pool is the last surviving outdoor pool in Ayrshire, Scotland. Built… Continue Reading →

The current skills shortage is one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today, as the sector continues to struggle in meeting the demand for skilled professionals. Getting into the construction trade has been ideal for a stable and… Continue Reading →

Liverpool-based construction and fit-out firm, Aztec, has secured a trio of ecclesiastical projects in Merseyside with a combined value of more than £1million. Aztec has been appointed to complete the refurbishment of the Grade II listed St Nicholas Church in… Continue Reading →

Design and technology firm IBI Group has submitted planning a £1.8m Therapy Hub and ward refurbishment programme at The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) in Putney, South West London. Set within a picturesque estate comprising an impressive Grade II-listed building,… Continue Reading →