Tony Lenehan, chief executive at integrated property services group Styles&Wood plc, comments on the latest construction output figures from the Office of National Statistics: “While ONS figures suggest output across the construction sector is stuttering, we are continuing to see strong opportunities in the refurbishment… Continue Reading →

Oulton Hall, the 18th century mansion turned hotel, spa and one of the country’s top golf courses, is to recieve a major upgrade. The popular Leeds leisure destination is part of the UK’s largest golf resort operator, QHotels. Furniture, furnishings… Continue Reading →

Brick production in 2015 reached its highest level since 2007 according to the latest statistics from the Department of Innovation and Skills (BIS). Almost 2 billion bricks were manufactured in the UK last year, over 7% more than in 2014…. Continue Reading →

A company which manufactured and installed windows has been fined £36,000 after carrying out work in the West End of London with no measures to prevent the workers falling eight metres. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard Ideal Glazing (Euro) Ltd carried… Continue Reading →

Construction has started on Select Property Group’s Vita Student Village in York which will see the 6.3 acre site which was formerly St Joseph’s Convent on Lawrence Street, transformed into student accommodation. Owners Select Property Group will renovate the convent… Continue Reading →

Forrest, has been appointed to deliver a £7m upgrade across five tower blocks in Knowsley for Villages Housing Association.  As part of the investment, the housing association, which is part of the ForViva Group, is to install a new energy… Continue Reading →

Mace has submitted plans to redevelop the West Way shopping centre in Botley on the outskirts of Oxford. The firm took over from developer Doric after its £100m plans were rejected by the Vale of White Horse District Council in… Continue Reading →