Higgins Construction scoops two silvers and a bronze at Considerate Constructors National Site Awards

Higgins Construction has been awarded two silver and one bronze award at this year’s Considerate Constructors National Site Awards. Bourne Estate in Camden and Gabriel Square in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Posted on May 2, 2018

Green light for retirement living scheme on former college site

Leading architecture firm PRP has secured planning permission from Wiltshire Council on behalf of developer C Squared Property Developments for a ground breaking, private retirement living scheme in the historic
Posted on April 26, 2018

Sprinklers: Unmatched efficency and reliability

One of the most efficient and effective ways to reduce the impact of fire is through measures which ensure that when it starts it is quickly extinguished so that damage
Posted on April 25, 2018

West Midlands Mayor breaks ground on Jewellery Quarter regeneration project

The restoration of the former J. Ashford & Son jewellery factory in Birmingham by Shaylor Group, Blackswan Property and Grainger Plc came under the spotlight when West Midlands Mayor Andy
Posted on April 25, 2018

Jewson launches fund to support people and projects in need

Jewson has revealed details of its fourth Building Better Communities competition, which gives tradespeople the chance to apply for a share of a £250,000 prize fund. Whether it’s a community
Posted on April 23, 2018

There is still time to enter the Structural Timber Awards!

There is just over one month to go until the Structural Timber Awards Submission Deadline date – 31 May 2018. There is still plenty of time to enter, with just
Posted on April 23, 2018

Waterside construction firm digs in for silver success at industry awards

One of the companies building the University of Northampton’s new Waterside campus has won a UK-wide award for socially and environmentally aware construction. Bowmer and Kirkland, who have been in charge of
Posted on April 23, 2018

Can Off-Site manufacture improve the productivity and sustainability of the Construction Industry? Lords to hear evidence

Tomorrow (Tuesday 24 April in Committee Room 3, Palace of Westminster) The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will take evidence for its inquiry investigating Off-site manufacture for construction.
Posted on April 23, 2018

Colchester construction consultancy to help save historic cinema

A multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is set to breathe life into one of Britain’s oldest surviving purpose-built cinemas after it scooped a huge £653,000 lottery grant. Colchester-based Daniel Connal Partnership will
Posted on April 20, 2018

Actis steps in to help family featured on BBC’s DIY SOS: The Big Build

A family affected by leukaemia and cerebral palsy, whose specially adapted home is to be featured on a BBC extreme home improvement show later this year, has been given a
Posted on April 20, 2018