Quartet land £60m Staffordshire schools framework

Staffordshire County Council has selected four contractors for a new major projects capital procurement framework. Bam Construction, Eric Wright, Farrans and Speller Metcalfe have earned places on the council’s panel to deliver
Posted on January 6, 2017

De Boer completes temporary home for May Day Green Market, Barnsley

De Boer, the semi-permanent structure specialist, has delivered the temporary market hall for the May Day Green Market in Barnsley, part of the Barnsley Council’s £57 million rejuvenation project. The
Posted on January 6, 2017

Pick Everard does a ‘Stirling’ job on 1.5m school extension

DONCASTER pupils will have more space to learn as a four classroom extension is constructed at Stirling Primary School. Pick Everard, a leading independent management, design and construction consultancy, is
Posted on January 6, 2017

Sika Flooring – Sika uk and europe staff unite for creation of superb training and showroom area

Global building product manufacturer, Sika, has transformed the basement of its Preston centre into a stunning training conference room. The five-figure refurbishment at Sika House includes an interactive showroom area
Posted on January 4, 2017

Woodhead shortlisted for building Bolsover communities

A housing partnership between Bolsover District Council and Robert Woodhead Ltd has been shortlisted for two top accolades at the Building Communities Awards 2017. The B@Home Partnership was procured through
Posted on January 3, 2017

Lovell chosen to transform homes through £1.2m programme for Kettering Borough Council

Housing regeneration specialist Lovell has been appointed by Kettering Borough Council to remodel and refurbish an outdated 1920s block of flats, creating 16 modern one- and two-bedroom apartments. The £1.2
Posted on January 3, 2017

Starter Homes a good foundation, says FMB

The Government announcement, which gives the green light for the construction of thousands of Starter Homes, is welcome but greater challenges lie ahead if we are to solve our housing
Posted on January 3, 2017

Major overhaul for medieval church

A medieval church dating back to 1170 is closing its doors for 10 months for a major refurbishment. St Mary’s Church, one of the largest buildings in Melton Mowbray, will
Posted on January 3, 2017

Refurb plan for famous railway

The Bluebell Railway has confirmed that its application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Accessible Steam Heritage project has been awarded a £1.1million grant. Thanks to National Lottery players,
Posted on January 3, 2017

Lottery to fund £4.3m museum revamp

The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced support of £4.3m for the Ragged School Museum in Tower Hamlets. National Lottery money will pay for extensive refurbishment work to the site which is
Posted on January 3, 2017