The skills shortage in the construction industry has got worse and has now spread beyond bricklayers and carpenters to other key trades, according to the latest research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The FMB’s State of Trade Survey… Continue Reading →

An acoustic treatment solution from Sto has been used on a major £4.1m theatre refurbishment project in Yorkshire. A StoSilent panel seamless acoustic ceiling system was used to dramatically improve the acoustics in the foyer of York Theatre Royal, and… Continue Reading →

An ambitious plan to create a new town centre in North London’s Wood Green area has been unveiled by Haringey Council. The council claims its plan could attract £3.5bn of investment if it gets off the ground, transforming the centre into… Continue Reading →

Britain’s oldest builder, R. Durtnell and Sons, has secured the £15m first phase project to restore and transform the Brighton Royal Pavillion. Founded in 1591, Kent-based Durtnell specialises in heritage restoration work and will start work next week transforming the Grade 1 listed… Continue Reading →

Lakehouse has posted a £31.7m operating loss for the year to September 30 2016 on underlying turnover down to £305.8m from £336.6m last time. The Essex based company was hit by a string of problem contracts in its property services… Continue Reading →

U+I is linking up with American developer Colony NorthStar Inc to spend £300m on office refurbishment jobs in London, Manchester and Dublin. The joint venture will transform “underperforming office buildings through improved planning, development, refurbishment and asset management.” The first… Continue Reading →

Full refurbishment works on Wolverhampton’s Civic Halls got underway this week after City of Wolverhampton Council appointed a contractor.  Enabling works for the £14.4 million refurbishment of the Grade II listed venue were completed last year. Shaylor Group has now… Continue Reading →

Some 900 Network Rail staff have moved in to new agile offices that will revolutionise the way they work and could help improve railway journeys throughout the UK. The bespoke office fit-out by architects Weston Williamson + Partners and Overbury… Continue Reading →