Solar glass tiles for roof refurbs

A roof tile range with built in solar panels has been unveiled by electric car specialist Tesla. Chief executive Elon Musk believes the tiles are a more attractive way to
Posted on November 1, 2016
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CPA Forecasts Mixed Picture for Construction in 2017 and 2018 Due to Impact of Uncertainty

The CPA’s latest forecasts highlight a mixed picture for the construction industry over the next two years due to the impacts of the uncertainty following the EU referendum. Overall, construction
Posted on October 28, 2016

Housing refurbishment specialist Lovell chosen by Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Borough Council has appointed housing refurbishment specialist Lovell for a two-year contract to install new kitchens at local council homes. The scheme has a value of £1.1 million for
Posted on October 28, 2016
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Broadmarsh Area Redeveopment Takes Step Forward

REGENERATION plans for Nottingham’s Broadmarsh area have taken another step forward following the appointment of Nottingham-based Leonard Design Architects and Townshend Landscape Architects to design and re-model the area. The
Posted on October 28, 2016

Moda Living to redevelop former police HQ

Moda is to redevelop a former police headquarters into a £105m development of homes built specifically for rent in one of the UK’s most significant post-Brexit property deals. Moda has
Posted on October 28, 2016

Abbey-solutely Fabulous! C-TEC’s ZFP Wows at Wymondham

Norfolk’s magnificent Wymondham Abbey is the latest historic site to be protected by C-TEC’s revolutionary ZFP addressable fire system. Established in 1107 as part of a monastic order, the Norman church is famous for its
Posted on October 28, 2016

Planning granted for Atkins-designed School of Architecture and the Built Environment

Plans to transform a derelict brewery into a £100m education hub for construction and the built environment at the University of Wolverhampton have been given the green light. The redevelopment
Posted on October 26, 2016

Conamar completes Stevenage Medical Centre upgrade

Building and refurbishment specialist Conamar has recently completed a complex 65-week refurbishment and extension programme for Chells Surgery in Stevenage – doubling the size of the original medical centre building
Posted on October 26, 2016

Forrest completes redevelopment for the University of Leeds

Contractor Forrest has completed a programme of remodelling and refurbishment works for the University of Leeds. After winning the project following a competitive tender in May, Forrest has now completed
Posted on October 25, 2016

CBI Comments on runway announcement

The CBI commented on the approval of a third runway at Heathrow Airport by the Prime Minister. Paul Drechsler CBE, CBI President, said: “The Prime Minister’s green light to expand
Posted on October 25, 2016