£500m regen plan for Swansea

Ambitious outline plans to redevelop the heart of Swansea have been approved by the council. The £500m Swansea Central scheme will see over 11ha redeveloped with the partially demolished St David’s site rebuilt
Posted on June 13, 2017

Firms wanted for refurb work

Fortem Solutions is to host a supply chain engagement event on the 16th June in partnership with procurement service provider Constructionline, in order to support its expanding work portfolio across
Posted on June 13, 2017

Safety shambles on roof refurb

A roofing company has been fined £80,000 after complaints from members of the public about safety standards on site. Brighton Magistrates Court heard how numerous concerns were raised by members
Posted on June 13, 2017

Major overhaul for Canary Wharf office

McLaren Construction is understood to be in pole position to overhaul and extend one of the first generation offices built at Canary Wharf in London Docklands. The 25 Cabot Square building revamp
Posted on June 13, 2017

£600m deal for heating upgrades

Specialist heating contractors from across Scotland are being invited to submit bids to take part in a new social housing framework. The new panel of firms is being set up to
Posted on June 13, 2017

Novus strengthens its responsive service in Scotland

Novus Property Solutions has signed a four-year contract with Bridgewater Housing Association, strengthening its responsive service in Scotland. Bridgewater Housing Association is a charitable social enterprise which provides housing and
Posted on June 9, 2017

NFB welcomes new chair Clare Watson

NFB welcomes new chair Clare Watson Clare Watson, director of Preston based construction company Bernard Watson, became chair of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) on Thursday 8 June at
Posted on June 9, 2017

Renewables generate more than half of UK electricity for first time

Renewable energy sources have generated more electricity than coal and gas for the first time in the UK. The natioal grid reported, that last Wednesday lunchtime power from wind, solar, hydro
Posted on June 9, 2017

Housing minister loses seat in hung Parliament

Housing minister Gavin Barwell lost his seat last night as the election returned a hung Parliament. Barwell was unseated in Croydon Central by Labour candidate Sarah Jones. The surprise result
Posted on June 9, 2017

New homes in Salford taking shape

New homes being built in Salford are taking shape. Housing association Salix Homes, which owns more than 8,300 homes across Salford, is working alongside contractor Galliford Try Partnerships to build
Posted on June 9, 2017