Work starts on £6m concert hall revamp

Construction work is starting on a £6 million project to transform St George’s Bristol into a world-class concert venue. The independent music and spoken word venue, just off Park Street,
Posted on March 7, 2017

Fortem a growing force in refurb market

The newly re-branded repairs and maintenance specialist Fortem, formerly Willmott Dixon Partnerships, is quickly expanding into sectors outside its traditional focus on housing repairs and maintenance. The company has landed
Posted on March 7, 2017

Repairs joint venture expands in Kent

The Countrywise Repairs joint venture between Town and Country Housing Group and Wates Living Space has expanded its area of operation to deliver responsive, planned and void maintenance works across
Posted on March 7, 2017

Forrest shifts focus from refurb

Contractor Forrest is parting company with CEO Lee McCarren. The Bolton-based company has confirmed McCarren (pictured) will by leaving “by mutual agreement” after eight years in charge. Forrest has also
Posted on March 7, 2017

50% of householders more likely to hire builders who employ apprentices

Consumers prefer to hire firms that train apprentices, according to new research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). On the first day of National Apprenticeship Week in England, this
Posted on March 6, 2017

Firm picked for £1bn London sink estates revamp

Taylor Wimpey has been selected as preferred bidder to redevelop two neighbouring housing estates in Battersea with over 2,000 homes. The vast scheme is being promoted as the flagship project in the Government’s
Posted on March 3, 2017

Keepmoat offloads regeneration arm for £330m

House builder Keepmoat has signed an agreement to sell its regeneration arm to French energy services giant ENGIE for £330m.  The £800m turnover Keepmoat regeneration business has long-term relationships with more
Posted on March 3, 2017

Actis welcomes Green Building Council’s government insulation report

A Green Building Council report stating that 25 million UK homes need to be retrofitted between now and 2050 has been welcomed by insulation expert Actis. The report “Building Places
Posted on March 3, 2017

Advanced glazing helps bring prestigious Cambridge University building into the 21st Century

Bright, spacious interiors that are also quiet, comfortable in temperature and efficient to heat. These are properties that often differentiate modern buildings from their historic counterparts, and this is largely
Posted on February 28, 2017

Green light for £35m Horsham town centre

Plans to redevelop a key site in Horsham town centre in West Sussex have been given the thumbs up by council planners. A joint venture between property development and investment company
Posted on February 28, 2017