Bid race to start for £2bn regen

The London Legacy Development Corporation is preparing to fire the starting gun in the next few months on several big bid races for the proposed cultural and education district development at Queen Elizabeth
Posted on June 28, 2016

Conservation experts go digital

In a move to put building and historic environment conservation at the forefront of digital collaboration, the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) has launched a knowledge-sharing platform that is
Posted on June 28, 2016

£60m refurb boosts local business

Yorkshire shopping destination Meadowhall is sourcing local trades for its £60m refurbishment.  To date, 70% of Meadowhall’s construction budget has been awarded to local businesses and trades, with eleven companies
Posted on June 28, 2016

Willmott Dixon cans sale of repair arm

Willmott Dixon has called-off the sale of its housing maintenance and energy services businesses. The firm invited offers for its support services division in February, But bidders wanted to break-up
Posted on June 28, 2016

Restoration for Grade I Manchester hall

Preston-based Conlon Construction has completed the latest stage of a multi-phase restoration project at Heaton Hall, the Grade I-listed 18th century jewel in the crown of Manchester City Council’s 600-acre
Posted on June 22, 2016

Refurb plans for Goodison Park

Plans for a refurbishment of Goodison Park have been submitted to Liverpool City Council by Everton FC. The rebranding project for the exterior and interior of the stadium is scheduled
Posted on June 22, 2016

Keepmoat to tackle high-rise energy challenge

Housing and regeneration company Keepmoat has announced a partnership with technology business VCharge to deliver a revolutionary solution to over 6,000 UK homes that tackles fuel poverty and digital inclusion.
Posted on August 1, 2016

Refurb starts on joinery teaching block

Stepnell has begun work on a £1.6 million scheme to extend and refurbish the carpentry and joinery teaching block at Leicester College creating an advanced learning facility for students. The
Posted on June 22, 2016

Stonemason shocked during repair work

A Perth contractor has been fined after an apprentice stonemason was seriously injured from contact with an overhead power line. Perth Sheriff Court heard how 20 year old apprentice Rodd
Posted on June 22, 2016

£40 revamp for Reading library

Reading University has appointed framework partner ISG fit-out to deliver a £40m overhaul of its library at the Whiteknights Campus. It is the second phase of the library’s redevelopment and will increase study
Posted on June 22, 2016