Colin Butt buys Palmers Scaffolding

The UK’s oldest scaffolding contractor, Palmers Scaffolding – formed in 1880 by Edwin Palmer – has a new owner, British entrepreneur Colin Butt who runs a number of established business
Posted on January 20, 2017

Application in Coventry for 583 bed student accommodation development

Crosslane Student Developments, part of the Crosslane Group, is pleased to announce that it has submitted its first planning application in Coventry, to deliver a 583 bed purpose-built student accommodation
Posted on January 20, 2017

£39m Headingley stadium revamp approved

Plans for the £39m redevelopment of Headingley stadium have been given the go-ahead although funding must still be found for the project. The Leeds site is home to rugby league
Posted on January 17, 2017

Cordant Projects wins M&E contract for 11 more Moxy Hotels

Cordant Projects, part of the Cordant Group, has secured a significant contract to play a key role in the development of eleven stylish hotels across the UK. The company will
Posted on January 17, 2017

Kier gears up for £85m Eastbourne mall expansion

Kier is set to start work on a major extension of Eastbourne’s Arndale shopping centre after a funding deal. Developer L&G has partnered with an international investor to fund the
Posted on January 17, 2017

Animation highlights renewable heating potential for commercial buildings

A new animation from Mitsubishi Electric is highlighting how commercial premises can benefit from reliable, renewable heating to help reduce energy bills whilst also qualifying for 20 years of Renewable
Posted on January 17, 2017

Martin-Brooks bags model contract at mining village

Heritage roofing specialists, Sheffield-based Martin-Brooks, are celebrating after securing an 18-month contract to refurbish 194 houses that typify the area’s coal mining legacy. The firm will be recovering or repairing
Posted on January 17, 2017

MPs probe £4bn cost of Parliament revamp

MPs have launched an inquiry into the planned renovation of the Palace of Westminster amid concerns it may not provide value for money. Andrew Tyrie, chairman of the Treasury select
Posted on January 17, 2017

£60m facelift for shopping centre

Hermes Investment Management has revealed £60m refurbishment plans for the centre: MK retail centre in Milton Keynes. The Grade II listed building has already undergone a £10m refurbishment of Sunset
Posted on January 17, 2017

Roofers fined after refurb safety blunders

A roofing contractor has been fined after putting the lives of two employees at risk whilst working at height without protection against falls. The employees of MW Roofing (NW) Ltd
Posted on January 17, 2017