Gregory completes £30M+ student development in Leeds
Gregory Property Group has announced the completion of The Refinery, a new £30 million plus, 407-bed student residential development on the edge of Leeds city centre. A ceremony took place …
Construction
Will Covid-19 change the future of building design?
THE IMPACT of Covid-19 on every aspect of life is undeniable. As the pandemic began to spread throughout March 2020, no one could have foretold the ways in which this …
Esh Construction Awarded £10m Contract for Hexham Bunker Retail Development
Esh Construction’s commercial build division has secured a £10 million contract to transform the Hexham Bunker into a 69-bedroom Travelodge and Lidl retail outlet. Delivered on behalf of Union Property …
Aluminium: Combatting construction’s carbon footprint
With the aim, laid out by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), to make all buildings Net Zero by 2050, the construction industry must make changes — starting with material …
Salford Council Gives Consent for Phase Three Development at Middlewood Locks, Manchester
Detailed planning consent had been granted by Salford City Council for the delivery of a third phase at Middlewood Locks, the award winning, new 25-acre mixed use development at the …
Transformational public service development plans approved in West Suffolk
Planning permission has been granted for a revolutionary multi-million-pound ‘public service development’ at Western Way, Bury St Edmunds – designed to unite public services with enterprising space. The 17-acre development …
The end of planning permission
What will the new regulations mean for house builders? In August 2020, the UK government announced that homes, hospitals, schools, shops and offices would be given automatic planning permission, with …
Report on nature-based solutions for the climate emergency published
The IGNITION project has published its first report for businesses, titled ‘Nature-based solutions to the climate emergency: The benefits to business and society’ The report provides organisations with the data …
Planning granted for multi-million-pound Nottingham Guildhall development
PLANNING permission has been granted by Nottingham City Council for the highly anticipated multi-million-pound development of Nottingham’s Guildhall, which brings the currently vacant building into its next lifetime and will …
From the city to the countryside
Embrace the countryside trend without making the move. Estate agent Rightmove reports an increase in the number of people looking to move from the city to the countryside, with the …
Interventional radiology relocation completes at Glenfield Hospital
THE £2m relocation of the interventional radiology department to the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester has now completed. The new ward comprises of recovery bed bays, day case bed bays, associated …
Supporting affordable housing with modular construction
Euramax releases infographic on benefits modular construction brings to housing market Yorkshire based window and door manufacturer, Euramax, has released an infographic that outlines the UK’s current struggles to create …
Work Radar arrives to support tradespeople and ‘build, build, build’
Work Radar, a new platform connecting individual tradespeople, micro businesses and social enterprises with leading contractors, has launched. The service will help thousands of construction workers find local work and …
Wilson James expands its construction logistics operation into the Port of Tilbury
Wilson James, the leading provider of specialist construction logistics services, has announced that it has expanded its warehousing and consolidation capacity into the Port of Tilbury, London’s major port. The …
Gallagher Group completes construction of new M&S in Maidstone
Gallagher Group has completed the delivery of a new Marks & Spencer store at Eclipse Park in Maidstone, Kent, which opened 12 August 2020. The construction is a true reflection …
Creating a modern masterpiece
Smart and simple changes can bring homes into the 21st century Television programmes such as Grand Designs have made many viewers yearn for a home that promotes a modern lifestyle. …
National contractor hands over Milton Keynes medical centre
A STATE-OF-THE-ART medical centre in Milton Keynes has now reacched completion thanks to national contractor Willmott Dixon. The £9.5m facility, which is due to provide additional health care capacity for …
Renovation and restoration of 1930’s Len House in Maidstone moves closer
Classicus Estates, a privately-owned property development company, will take a step closer to bringing a well-known landmark back into the community later this month. The planning application for a £30m …
The future of health and safety in construction
By Chris Pendrey, Regional SHEQ Advisor at Actavo Direct The current coronavirus pandemic has thrust employee health and safety into the spotlight in every industry. And with construction being one …
Shape of things to come – The flexible alternative to square access panels
Illusion, a new multi-shaped Access Panel from Ceildoor Products, provides the perfect alternative to square panels for bespoke interiors. The Illusion Access Panel is designed for customers who want a …
Clegg Construction picks up the pace at £10m Hertfordshire care home
Construction work on a £10m Hertfordshire-based care home project, being delivered by principal contractor Clegg Construction, has continued on site throughout the pandemic to reach its first major milestone, with …
Housing and modern methods of construction post COVID-19
By Ian Atkinson, Partner and Ryan Lavers, Solicitor, at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson The construction sector is fundamentally important to the UK economy. Often cited as the barometer of economic conditions, it …
Towns and cities to work together on home retrofit as calls for green recovery mount
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today marked a major new phase of Accelerator Cities, a project which brings together some of the most ambitious local and combined authorities and other expert stakeholders to drive action to upgrade our draughty, energy-hungry housing …
Planning application submitted for Nottingham’s Guildhall development
Planning has been submitted by a joint venture between Locksley Hotels Ltd and hotel group Ascena for the centrepiece of the much anticipated multi-million-pound Guildhall development in Nottingham, which will …
Modern or traditional construction?
~ Exploring the differences ~ The history of brick and mortar construction is an established one, and many consider brick laying an art form. However, modern building methods, such as …
Managing health and safety on site amid COVID-19
CONSTRUCTION sites in the UK will be able to remain open during evenings and weekends to help the UK’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to government sources. In …
Everton submits outline planning application for Goodison Park legacy project
Everton Football Club has submitted an outline planning application to Liverpool City Council for a community-led legacy development at Goodison Park. The outline plans would see Everton’s current home redeveloped to …
Luxury modern multifamily project recently completed in West Hollywood
The Harland Brings the Best of Modern Infill with Expansive Views and a Kebony-Accented Façade Construction was recently completed on The Harland West Hollywood, a multifamily development of modern condominiums …
World Green Building Council and BBC StoryWorks partner for new film series
‘Building a Better Future’ will explore how the green buildings movement can play an instrumental role in tackling climate change. London, March 2020 – The World Green Building Council is pleased to announce a partnership with …
Triton wins contract to support SureStore expansion
Triton Construction has secured a significant contract to build a new storage facility in Wigan for SureStore. The contract includes the design and construction of a new 50,000 sq ft …
Pop Up Power Gets Arty!
Pop Up Power Supplies are delighted to be asked to install 13 new electricity units at The Hepworth Wakefield. The Hepworth Wakefield Garden which will be one of the UK’s …
Green light for office development in Canongate, Edinburgh
A planning application for the development of high-quality office accommodation by property developer Summix Capital has been granted by Edinburgh City Council’s Development Management Sub-Committee. Located at 179 Canongate, Edinburgh, …
Artistic view on spruce plywood like you’ve never seen before
– Artistic execution accentuates the Metsä Wood product value promise ‘Easy on Site’ Metsä Wood took a creative approach to dramatize the spruce plywood value proposition – ‘Easy on Site’. …
UKGBC publishes guidance on acoustics for local authorities
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today published guidance to help local authorities go above and beyond building regulations, in specifying higher acoustic standards in new build homes. The …
How can sustainability in construction be achieved without compromising efficiency?
The Hybrid City initiative calls for innovation. Metsä Wood’s Hybrid City initiative is searching for ways to make construction more sustainable while maintaining efficiency using current building methods. Improving sustainability …
Notts Grade A Science Park opens its doors
A collaborative Grade A 22,700 sq. ft office space in Nottingham has now reached completion, providing space for growing firms to expand their research and development facilities near like-minded businesses, …
New road network ‘takes off’
FOLLOWING a series of challenges from under the ground and in the air, a £10 million infrastructure scheme has now completed close to East Midlands Airport. Property, construction and infrastructure …
Council leaders and Mayors call for freedom on zero carbon homes targets
Council leaders and Mayors from different political parties are calling on Government to abandon proposed restrictions on their ability to cut carbon emissions from housebuilding. In an open letter to …
£15 Million Chorley Market Regeneration Scheme Completes
A NEW, 74,479 ft2 retail destination has officially completed in Chorley, supporting the town centre’s significant wider regeneration plan. Perfect Circle – which provides property, construction and infrastructure consultancy services to the public sector – project …
Rockwell exchanges contracts on prime Elephant and Castle site
Rockwell has exchanged contracts on the Salvation Army Headquarters at 101 Newington Causeway in the London Borough of Southwark. The freehold purchase, in the heart of Elephant and Castle, is …