GM ARCHITECTS chosen for the restoration of Luxor’s famous Winter Palace

“The Winter Palace experience is an inspirational promenade through spaces and periods, travelling through pharaonic regality, colonial grandeur, Arabian elegance, Victorian romanticism, French glamour, and contemporary expression.” Galal Mahmoud, founder
Posted on October 13, 2017

High hopes for Aberdeen regen

The regeneration expert appointed to help drive forward the Aberdeen City Centre Masterplan (CCMP) said the city can compete on a global stage. Marc Cole, who has successfully delivered major
Posted on October 13, 2017

Industry votes to keep training body

Construction employers have voted by over 2 to 1 to retain the Construction Industry Training Board’s levy. Final results from the survey of 14 trade bodies and 4,000 non-represented firms
Posted on October 13, 2017

Lottery cash to help restore Southwell Minster

Grade I listed Southwell Minster is in line for a £2.2m grant to restore the building’s roof and celebrate its ‘Leaves of Southwell’ heritage. Southwell Minster in Nottinghamshire has been
Posted on October 13, 2017

Go-ahead for £10m pavilion refurb

Belfast’s Odyssey Pavilion is to undergo a £10m refurbishment following the submission of a new planning application. The news comes on the back of planning permission this week for the
Posted on October 13, 2017

Funding agreed for Grade II resi revamp

Spitfire Bespoke Homes has secured £53m of funding for a 220-flat build-to-rent scheme in Birmingham. Winvic is understood to be lined up as the contractor for the job, which also includes
Posted on October 13, 2017

Wates wins £33m art gallery upgrade

Wates is understood to have secured the £33m project to extend and renovate Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry. The project will involve an essential upgrade to the building, plus a new
Posted on October 13, 2017

Ground-breaking American hardwood projects win two awards at structural timber awards

Two projects using American hardwoods have won awards at the Structural Timber Awards at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham alongside Timber Expo, as part of National Construction Week. Projects involving
Posted on October 13, 2017

Increasing diversity in construction points to a better future at UK Construction Week

Day two of UK Construction Week started in the early hours of Wednesday morning with BBC Breakfast live onsite to film the largest construction trade show in action. Stephanie McGovern,
Posted on October 12, 2017

Scaffolder sustains horrific injuries, loses hands and feet

A 32 year old father of five received an electric shock which led to the amputation of his left arm above the elbow, right arm below the elbow and both
Posted on October 10, 2017