Chronic skills shortages are forcing 66% of small construction firms to turn down new business due to lack of resources. The latest survey from the Federation of Master Builders also revealed that almost half of firms have been forced to… Continue Reading →

Plans for Leeds University students’ union have got the planning greenlight for work to start later this year.  They include refurbishment of the Riley Smith conference hall, construction of a southern entrance and the addition of a conservatory to the… Continue Reading →

United Living Group is making a profit again after forming from the merger of Bullock Construction and United House last September.  The Group has reported a turnover of £243m and a profit after tax of £2.1m for the 12 months… Continue Reading →

Hilton is planning to invest more than £8m on refurbishing its London Euston hotel. Work will include a full revamp of all 150 guest rooms, increasing the number of rooms the hotel has to offer and creating a brand new… Continue Reading →

Contractor J Tomlinson has been appointed on the second phase of major regeneration in West Midlands. Earlier this year the Nottingham-based company began work on phase one constructing 11 new industrial units at St. Modwen’s Albion Gateway project at Burton-upon-Trent…. Continue Reading →

Hull City Council awards housing refurbishment specialist Lovell a further £3.9m contract to re-roof local council homes. The extension will see Lovell carry out re-roofing work at more than 1,100 homes across the city. The latest phase of work is… Continue Reading →