Novus secures series of education sector contracts worth over £1.5 million

Novus Property Solutions has secured a number of extensive refurbishment contracts at academies and universities across the UK this summer. The national property maintenance, refurbishment and new build specialist will
Posted on June 22, 2017

£5 refurbishment for De Vere Tortworth Court

De Vere Tortworth Court in Wotton Under Edge has completed a £5m refurbishment. The Grade II-listed Victorian property was previously owned by Four Pillars Hotels and was bought by Starwood
Posted on June 20, 2017

Worker trapped between roof and work platform

North East based contractor Pyeroy Ltd has been fined £130,000 due to failings in their work at height rescue planning. Plymouth Magistrates Court heard that on 21 October 2013 Keith
Posted on June 20, 2017

Bristol Uni launches £300m regen plan

The University of Bristol has revealed its initial vision for a £300m campus next to Bristol Temple Meads. Known as the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, the development will be one of the
Posted on June 20, 2017

£20m revamp behind historic façade

Edinburgh developer Chris Stewart Group has sealed a deal with ISG to deliver a major office and leisure project in the south east corner of of the Scottish capital’s St
Posted on June 20, 2017

£500m regen plan for Bermondsey

Developer Grosvenor has updated plans to build 1,500 new rental homes in London’s Bermondsey district. Under the £500m plan targeting mid-market housing Grosvenor will provide homes on a range of discounted
Posted on June 20, 2017

Urgent fire checks on all refurbed towers

The government has ordered councils and housing associations to carry out urgent checks on whether refurbished tower blocks are clad with aluminium composite material. All social housing owners must now compile lists
Posted on June 20, 2017

Armitage Shanks digs deeper in fight against hospital infections

Armitage Shanks, the leading British commercial bathroom, sanitaryware and washroom installations provider, has been working in partnership with leading scientists and specialists to develop two new innovative healthcare solutions, helping
Posted on June 19, 2017

Schiedel wins Best Flueing and Ventilation Product at Hearth & Home

Schiedel Chimney System’s ICID Plus Double Wall Adjustable Starter Section, a quick and easy way of disconnecting a stove for inspection, has won ‘Best Flueing and Ventilation Product’ at this
Posted on June 19, 2017

A close fought battle for the 2017 John Betjeman Award

Sensitive repairs to the iconic Ionic portico at St Pancras Church in London have won the prestigious 2017 SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) John Betjeman Award. St
Posted on June 16, 2017