Kier to start £14m art college refurb

Kier Construction Scotland has been appointed by the University of Edinburgh to undertake refurbishment work on the College of Art. The £14m contract will see work carried out over two
Posted on June 14, 2016

£100m regen scheme for Farnham

Crest Nicholson has got the green light for plans to deliver the Brightwells regeneration scheme in Farnham. The Brightwells mixed-use scheme will deliver 239 homes, including 167 private homes and 72 homes
Posted on June 14, 2016

Roof repair work sparks safety complaint

A Bracknell based roofer has been fined for safety failings after a complaint was made to HSE regarding unsafe roof work. Reading Magistrates’ Court heard that Terry Colwell trading as
Posted on June 14, 2016

Green light for £34m Plymouth refurb

Plans to redevelop Plymouth Museum and Central library to create a £34m history centre for the city have been approved by planners. The proposals designed by Atkins involve demolishing the
Posted on June 14, 2016

Styles&Wood secures contracts worth £32m as diversification strategy delivers

Integrated property services and project delivery specialist Styles&Wood has secured a clutch of contracts worth £23m across the commercial office, healthcare and hospitality sectors. The six projects, which underline the
Posted on June 13, 2016

ONS Construction Output Rebounds but New Orders Decline

ONS figures published today show that construction output rebounded in April by 2.5% month-on-month though remained down 3.7% compared with one year earlier.  More importantly, however, new orders for Q1
Posted on June 10, 2016

Work begins on Broadway cinema refurbishment

Building and refurbishment specialist Conamar has started work on a £2.25 million restoration, refurbishment and extension programme at the iconic 1930s Broadway Cinema in Letchworth Garden City. The work will
Posted on June 8, 2016

Glasgow Subcontractors wanted for £25m school projects

Tradespeople from the Glasgow area are being invited to meet with national contractor, Heron Bros, to find out about two high profile school projects totalling £25 million. Hosted by Constructionline
Posted on June 8, 2016

Edmond Shipway complete £27m scheme at Auckland Castle

Nottingham based multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, Edmond Shipway, has recently completed its work as project manager, quantity surveyor and mechanical and electrical engineers to the £27 million Eleven Arches development in
Posted on June 7, 2016

Refurb skills crisis intensifies

Skills shortages in contractors’ offices are deepening as a lack of qualified applicants continues to hamper industry expansion. The latest State of Trade Survey by Build UK members highlights labour
Posted on June 7, 2016