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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
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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)


















