Story Homes has announced the submission of an outline planning application to Chorley Council for a new residential development on the site of the former Camelot Theme Park in Charnock Richard. The proposed scheme includes up to 350 new homes, [read more…]
Leading Scottish energy efficiency services provider Union Technical has completed a landmark retrofit project upgrading 35 flats at Kelvin Court, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire. Delivered in partnership with Hanover Scotland Housing Association, Union Technical fully upgraded 35 [read more…]
A demolition company has been fined after a worker fell six metres through a roof opening during a demolition project, suffering serious injuries. Lawrie (Demolition) Limited had been appointed as the principal contractor to carry [read more…]
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is launching a new Directors’ Awareness Course to help business leaders understand their legal responsibilities within the powered pedestrian door industry. Designed specifically for company directors and business owners [read more…]
The construction industry is under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, embrace more sustainable practices and reduce waste. Currently, it is estimated to produce around one third of the world’s total waste and remains, according to McKinsey & [read more…]
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, is putting the final preparations in place for a green bridge in Cornwall designed to improve local biodiversity and benefit recreation. The Marazanvose Bridge, constructed as part of Costain’s delivery [read more…]
Brentwood-based building contractor, PIC Construction Group Ltd, has acquired a new headquarters premises to facilitate its ambitious growth plans, with the business aiming for a £12m increase in turnover over the next three years. Established [read more…]
Following the first multi-year Spending Review since 2021, the UK construction is still examining the finer details of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan, but here are some of the instant hot takes from the industry, with [read more…]
The construction industry is no stranger to complexity. From managing vast supply chains and budgets to coordinating contractors, engineers, subcontractors and a wider stakeholder network across large-scale infrastructure projects, the sector benefits hugely from process [read more…]
The government last week revealed its plans to double down on its net zero ambitions by mandating the installation of solar panels on the majority of new homes. It means the Future Homes Standard (FHS), [read more…]
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