Positive signs for the building industry

New statistics released today by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show positive signs for the building industry. In the second quarter of 2016, brick deliveries were 10.4% higher than
Posted on August 3, 2016

Bishop Grosseteste University enters second stage of redevelopment

Designs for a £2.2M extension to Constance Stewart Hall at Bishop Grosseteste University are being developed thanks to Lincoln-based LK2 Architects. Contractor Robert Woodhead has started work at the university’s
Posted on August 3, 2016

BSW Timber Fires Up a £2.5 Million Biomass Boiler at Carlisle Sawmill

Latest CHP Plant opens in company’s £11 million investment in Renewable Energy across UK and Europe. BSW Timber has become the first UK sawmiller to generate electricity from biomass fuel
Posted on August 3, 2016
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UK Construction sector navigating turbulent waters

Richard Threlfall, head of infrastructure, building and construction at KPMG UK, comments on the Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI. It highlights that UK construction output fell again in July. Richard said:
Posted on August 2, 2016

Asbestos threat to kids on refurb job

A Hertfordshire-based home improvement company has been fined after the unsafe removal of asbestos material from a domestic property. St Albans Magistrates’ Court heard how Ace of Hearts Home Improvement
Posted on August 2, 2016
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Rise in refurbs sparks United Living reshuffle

National Contractor United Living Group has appointed a new member of staff and reshuffled its southern refurbishments division based in Swanley, Kent, in response to the high volume of residential
Posted on August 2, 2016

Green light for huge Surrey regen

Plans to redevelop the Sheerwater Estate near Woking with 922 homes and community facilities have been approved by the local council. The regenerated area will have 952 new homes, a leisure centre, community
Posted on August 3, 2016

Profit warning at repair specialist

Lakehouse was forced to issue another profit warning this week with a further £4m of contract write-downs expected this year. The company issued its last profit warning in May with
Posted on August 2, 2016

Team on board for bus station refurb

Design and build teams have been appointed to deliver the refurbishment and redevelopment of the Grade II-listed bus station in Preston, Lancashire. The transport hub, which has become an icon
Posted on August 2, 2016

Bolton Council appoints local contractor to install solar PV

Bolton Council has appointed Forrest to install solar panels across four community buildings, including three care homes, in a move to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. The photovoltaic (PV)
Posted on August 1, 2016