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28/11/2025
Whitbread plc, the UK's largest hotel company and owner of Premier Inn, has submitted a planning application for a new city centre hotel in Carlisle.
The proposed 104-bedroom hotel will be located on Victoria Viaduct, close to Carlisle station and the city centre, and will complement the existing P
28/11/2025
Van Elle's Rail team has completed the design and installation of Circular Hollow Section (CHS) piles to carry new overhead line equipment (OLE) at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire, as part of broader site upgrades.
Once fully operational, the enhanced facility will support
28/11/2025
Oxford City Council has appointed Kidlington-based construction firm Kingerlee to progress the redevelopment of the former Maltfield House site in Northway, Headington.
The derelict building, which served as a children’s home until the COVID pandemic, is set to make way for a 100% affordable, moder
28/11/2025
Harlow Council has revealed the designs for the rebuilt Town Park bandstand, signalling that the project is now more than halfway complete and on course to host major events next summer.
The site has been cleared, specialist architects and contractors are appointed, and the plans have been shaped
28/11/2025
Council partners for Harlow & Gilston Garden Town are approaching the finish line on the sustainable transport corridor linking Harlow Town Centre with Harlow Town railway station.
Construction began in February 2024, with most of the works due to be completed by the end of 2025. The new infrastruc
28/11/2025
The construction of the new Velindre Cancer Centre has reached a significant milestone with a topping out ceremony marking the completion of the building’s main structure.
Representatives from Velindre University NHS Trust, the Acorn consortium and contractor Sacyr UK joined Welsh Government member
28/11/2025
Stepnell has started the latest phase of development at Hazeley Enterprise Park, near Twyford, expanding the site with new light industrial units, energy-efficient offices and a dedicated community hub.
The scheme aims to address the shortage of high-quality business premises in the region. Once co
28/11/2025
A significant collection of Roman and early medieval artefacts has been uncovered during excavation works for the new room2 York hometel, located within the city's historic castle walls.
The discoveries include pottery, building materials, metal objects such as coins and animal bones.
All items h
28/11/2025
Construction firm GRAHAM has successfully passed the assessment for Leading Edge, the Collaborative Performance Validation Scheme (CPVS) run by the Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW).
The Leading Edge scheme provides assurance against a structured approach using ISO 44001 as the baseline, wh
28/11/2025
McLaren Construction Midlands and North has announced that Assistant Planner, Tommy Bordicott, received a Highly Commended recognition in the Young Apprentice of the Year category at the 2025 Insider Midlands Young Professionals Awards.
Bordicott joined the business in August 2023 as a Planning Tec
27/11/2025
Construction has begun on a new housing development at 320 Swindon Road in the St Paul’s neighbourhood of Cheltenham, with diggers on site to start the build.
The milestone signals the start of work on 24 homes that will rise over the coming months, bringing much-needed, high-quality housing to the
27/11/2025
Isuzu customer Waterloo Hire has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a new N35.125 Grafter, supplied by local dealer Ditchburn Truck Services.
The vehicle replaces a similar 3.5-tonne model from another manufacturer and joins the company's 19-strong mixed fleet, which is predominantly made
27/11/2025
South Ayrshire Council has appointed Kier as the principal contractor to design and construct a new Girvan Primary School and Early Years Campus, a £33 million investment to upgrade education facilities in the town.
Built on the existing Wesley Road site, the development will give the school its fi
27/11/2025
H. E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd, one of the UK's leading plant hire specialists, has announced a major £25 million investment with an order of more than 250 machines from global manufacturer Komatsu.
The new fleet spans from 1.5-tonne compact excavators to 49-tonne heavy-duty models and will replac
27/11/2025
Archaeological investigations have started at Smithfield Birmingham, signalling a fresh stage in the £1.9bn regeneration scheme.
The work, led by Cotswold Archaeology on behalf of Birmingham City Council and Lendlease, is intended to deepen understanding of the area’s heritage before redevelopment
27/11/2025
National Grid has become a member of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP), underscoring its commitment to the North of England as it delivers major electricity network upgrades to connect cleaner, home‑grown power from more affordable sources.
The move aligns with The Great Grid Upgrade
27/11/2025
The Hill Group has begun construction on Little Chalfont Park, a major new residential scheme set to deliver up to 380 homes and extensive green space in the highly sought-after village of Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire.
The start of works follows the approval of the first Reserved Matters Appli
27/11/2025
This Black Friday, Screwshop is rolling out a wide-ranging sale across its platform, offering customers substantial discounts on screws, nails, fixings, and assorted DIY and trade supplies.
With a comprehensive selection of products now heavily discounted, Screwshop aims to deliver exceptional val
27/11/2025
The first set of homes in Harlow Council's council housebuilding programme is close to completion and will soon be offered to families on the Housing Needs Register.
Final touches are being made in Staple Tye — at Perry Road, the former council depot and Parnall Road — and at Woodleys near The Stow
27/11/2025
Mitie has retained its facilities management contract with the Welsh Government following a competitive tender, securing a further four-year term.
The agreement covers the Government's 21-building administrative estate, comprising 19 sites in Wales, one in London and one in Brussels.
Building on
27/11/2025
Murphy has earned Platinum accreditation from Investors in People, recognising the company's approach to supporting and developing its workforce.
As part of a five-year partnership with Investors in People, the business has used employee feedback and independent assessment to gauge the effectivenes
26/11/2025
Steel frame installation is due to start this week on the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Bilston Market.
The step follows the completion of groundworks by contractor Speller Metcalfe and marks a major phase in the programme.
Set for completion in June 2026, the revamped market will feature i
26/11/2025
Esh Construction has formally opened its Interactive Learning Zone within Skills Street at Gulliver's Valley Theme Park, marking a new phase in its social value work across Yorkshire.
The launch event was attended by key client partners from YORhub and representatives of local councils.
As the fi
26/11/2025
Gloucestershire County Council has outlined plans for a major new community hub at Coombe Hill, which will go before Cabinet in December.
The proposals would redevelop 27 acres of council-owned land into a modern, multi-purpose site.
The scheme features a new training centre for Gloucestershire F
26/11/2025
Global Holdings Management Group has selected McLaren Construction to deliver Xylo, a 100,000 sq ft timber-frame office building in Clerkenwell which the developer said will be the UK's largest of its kind.
Planned over nine storeys, the scheme will include south-facing terraces, a striking lobby,
26/11/2025
A ribbon-cutting has formally marked completion of the £5.9m redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre, signalling the venue's return to use and Oxford City Council's commitment to high-quality community facilities.
Delivered by ODS, the project has created a modern, accessible space while hono
26/11/2025
Preparatory work for the next stage of the transformation of Court Hey Park is beginning, as Knowsley Council advances plans to upgrade one of its award‑winning green spaces.
The programme follows a 2023 masterplan, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, developed with site partners to guide l
26/11/2025
Van Elle Rail has recently delivered critical works at Mountfield Tunnel, serving as the Principal Contractor.
The scope included re-forming approximately 115 metres of crest ditching using a 1.5-tonne excavator. Before excavation began, a full topographical survey was completed in line with the de
26/11/2025
Leviat, global leader in engineered construction solutions, has launched the Ancon A1-ST1 insulation retaining clip, a new non-combustible, A1-rated solution specifically designed to fit the Ancon ST1 heavy duty wall tie widely used in high-rise buildings.
This stainless-steel clip offers specifier
26/11/2025
As a company built on community spirit, BTE Plant Sales is calling on friends, customers and partners to come together for a special festive fundraiser: “Cycle for Santa” — a charity ride dedicated to giving back.
Supporting Charities That Matter
Rather than sending corporate Christmas gif
26/11/2025
Construction is under way on a major housing scheme in Bury St Edmunds that will deliver 142 homes for the town.
Persimmon Homes Suffolk will launch its refreshed Charles Church range at Abbots Vale, off Sicklesmere Road, from early next year after acquiring the land from Hopkins Homes.
Aiming to
25/11/2025
Robertson Construction North West has begun work on the first stage of development for Crewe's planned health and care neighbourhood, commissioned by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The initial phase involves building an electrical substation enclosure that will provide resilient power
25/11/2025
Work has officially begun on Baltic Wharf, a major new harbourside neighbourhood in Bristol that will deliver 166 homes, 40% of which will be affordable.
The groundbreaking marks the start of transforming a brownfield site on Spike Island into a mixed-tenure community with public spaces, commercia
25/11/2025
SALVUE, the specialist global salvage marketplace, is offering buyers the opportunity to bid on a wide range of insurance salvage items, including a 2020 Komatsu PC490LC-11E0 excavator, recently listed under Item 1197.
The excavator, located in Appleton, Cheshire, GB, is part of an insurance salvag
25/11/2025
Birmingham City Council says tenants in 2,000 council homes will cut heating costs this winter following a £111 million home insulation programme.
Households that have received upgrades are expected to save between £600 and £1,200 annually on energy bills, depending on the property and the measures
25/11/2025
Perega has announced the successful completion of its design works up to RIBA Stage 4 for the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Queen's Hospital in Romford.
Following the project briefing in October 2024, Perega has played a key role in developing the technical design package aimed at enhancin
25/11/2025
Network Rail has completed refurbishment of the Portway railway bridge in Frome, allowing the road beneath the structure to reopen.
Built in the 1970s, the bridge has been strengthened to help prevent future defects. With the programme now finished, the A362 beneath the bridge is open to all traffi
25/11/2025
A £2 million programme to renew track in Lincolnshire will affect journeys over the next two weekends.
Passengers are advised that an amended timetable will run between Nottingham and Skegness on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, and on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December.
The engineering work mean
25/11/2025
New Forest District Council (NFDC) has officially opened its latest affordable housing development, providing 23 homes on the former site of the Advertiser and Times newspaper in New Milton.
The project, delivered by Pennyfarthing Homes with funding from Homes England, involved the sensitive conver
25/11/2025
Story Homes has officially commenced construction at Millfields, a new development that will deliver 111 high-quality homes in Ulverston.
The project follows the success of the company's first Ulverston scheme, Laurel Place, a 92-home development that is now home to a thriving and well-established
25/11/2025
FP McCann has secured one of the headline accolades at the AIB Business Eye Awards 2025, taking home the Outstanding Leadership & Management Award at a ceremony in the ICC Belfast attended by leading companies from across Northern Ireland.
The company also received further recognition on the night,
24/11/2025
More than 400 new homes are set to be built in the first phase of a major new neighbourhood in Darlington's West End after detailed planning consent was issued.
Bellway has secured approval from Darlington Borough Council to construct 428 homes on a 56-acre site off Staindrop Road, following the co
24/11/2025
Caddick Construction has completed an £8 million warehouse at Power Road on Bromborough International Business Park, paving the way for the site to become a new storage and distribution hub for photo services specialist Max Spielmann.
The 77,200 sq ft facility marks Caddick’s first project for the
24/11/2025
RSK Group, a global leader in environmental and engineering solutions, has significantly strengthened its position in the UK transport infrastructure sector following its acquisition of Octavius Infrastructure from Sullivan Street Partners.
Octavius is one of the UK's foremost civil engineering and
24/11/2025
Invesco Real Estate has made a forward commitment to acquire a 109-unit residential scheme within the landmark Marleigh Park masterplan in Cambridge.
The deal with housebuilder The Hill Group has been agreed on behalf of one of Invesco Real Estate’s German separate account mandates.
The transacti
24/11/2025
A new pedestrian and cycle crossing over Cot Hill in Plympton has opened, Plymouth City Council has announced.
Positioned near the Marshall Road junction, the crossing is already helping people navigate the busy road and provides a safer walking and cycling link between Saltram Park and the Plympto
24/11/2025
Infrastructure solutions company Costain has opened its early careers application process for 2026, offering opportunities across a wide range of sectors including road, rail, integrated transport, energy, water and defence and nuclear.
Following several major contract wins, the company will recrui
24/11/2025
THE GUARDTECH GROUP are changing the face of international cleanroom provision for UK companies – having recently installed a ground-breaking Biotech facility in Djibouti, East Africa.
The contamination control experts, who are headquartered in Suffolk but boast a new large-scale manufacturing faci
24/11/2025
Meet IndiTherm Hemp Insulation, the smart, sustainable choice for builders who want performance without compromise.
Made in the UK from renewable hemp, it offers outstanding thermal comfort, acoustic control, and moisture regulation while supporting a low-carbon future.
Insulate smarter with natur
24/11/2025
Story Homes and Taylor Wimpey have taken a major step toward delivering a large new housing scheme in Worsley after exchanging contracts with Peel Land Group to purchase land at Hazelhurst Farm.
The agreement marks the beginning of plans for a 330-home development, subject to planning approval from
24/11/2025
Ground has been broken on new allotments off Church Lane in Wormley, with construction that began in September this year progressing well.
The scheme, approved in November 2022, will replace the Halfhide Lane allotments, which are being cleared to make way for the Brookfield Riverside and Garden Vi
21/11/2025
Stockport is set to receive £56.3 million from the first wave of the £1 billion GM Good Growth Fund, announced by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham alongside Stockport Council Leader Cllr Mark Roberts at Stockroom.
The funding, part of an initial £400 million investment, will accelerate the UK
21/11/2025
Construction consultancy Bentley has opened a new office in London, marking a significant step in its regional growth strategy and strengthening its footprint across the South of England.
The expansion builds on the success of the firm's established operations in the Midlands and the North, where B
21/11/2025
Hillingdon Council has unveiled plans for a major new development aimed at expanding dementia nursing care in the borough.
The council is proposing to dispose of its car park adjacent to the Civic Centre, locally known as the Lobster Pot, to developer Urban Vision. The site would be transformed int
21/11/2025
Kier has agreed a year-long partnership with tech start-up Zero Gravity to deliver mentoring, learning and workplace opportunities that support young people into careers in construction.
Throughout the partnership, Kier employees will mentor Zero Gravity students, outline the range of roles availab
21/11/2025
Van Elle has expanded its rail fleet with the arrival of its second and third Colmar T10000 FSC machines, continuing the company’s recent investment in new equipment.
The latest deliveries mark a significant step in supporting growing demand across the UK rail sector.
The Colmar T10000 FSC offers
21/11/2025
Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap will edge up by 0.2% for the January to March 2026 period, amounting to an average increase of about 28 pence per month for a typical dual‑fuel household.
In real terms, the cap is still around 2% (or £37) lower than the same quarter last year wh
21/11/2025
McAvoy has secured a place on the NHS Commercial Solutions' £1 billion Modular & Prefabricated Building Solutions Framework for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the offsite construction specialist.
The company has been appointed to Lot 2: Modular & Prefabricated Building Services
21/11/2025
Construction is facing a wellbeing emergency.
Long hours, financial pressures, fatigue, family strain and the constant demands of high risk work are taking a visible toll on the workforce. Suicide rates remain among the highest of any UK industry, yet many workers still do not realise that free, s
20/11/2025
London Build 2025 enters its second and final day today with strong momentum, as thousands of construction professionals return to Olympia London for another packed schedule of debates, demonstrations, networking and entertainment.
With more than 38,000 people registered to attend this year's event
20/11/2025
Costain has been appointed to undertake two major biodiversity studies for Manchester Airports Group (MAG), supporting the aviation operator's environmental commitments across Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport.
The infrastructure solutions company will help establish a detailed, qualitat
20/11/2025
Livv Housing Group has completed work on its £2.6 million Mossborough Drive project in Kirkby, turning the former Farmers Arms pub site into 20 energy-efficient, cottage-style apartments for social rent.
Arranged as two L-shaped blocks around a central courtyard, the development includes four one-b
20/11/2025
Construction consultancy Pulse Consult has completed the first phase of a major redevelopment at Warwick Hospital, delivering a fully refurbished main entrance that enhances both patient accessibility and staff experience.
Located on Lakin Road, the hospital's new main entrance has been transformed
20/11/2025
Contractor Sterling Services has commenced construction work to convert the ground floor of the Kirkby Centre into a new post-16 facility for Alt Bridge School.
Knowsley Council is investing £5 million in a phased expansion that will create 120 additional special school places over the next four ye
20/11/2025
Europe's largest-diameter Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine (VSM) has been launched at National Grid's Tilbury site in Essex.
The machine, named Verena after pioneering British mechanical engineer Verena Holmes, is also the largest VSM ever supplied by Herrenknecht. Construction works are being delive
20/11/2025
Oldham has secured a £31.5 million injection from the Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund to advance the Prince's Gate project.
The money will kickstart the flagship development beside Oldham Mumps station, delivering 331 new homes – including 75 social housing units – as part of a wider ambition t
20/11/2025
The Building Birmingham Skills Partnership (BBSP) has launched this week to support Birmingham residents into careers in the construction industry.
The partnership will create a network of trusted employment and skills organisations to link construction employers with local people, ensuring communi
20/11/2025
The historic Nottingham War Rooms is set for a major transformation after a planning application led by developer Langcroft received approval.
The project will see the iconic site redeveloped into a vibrant mixed-use community hub, alongside the creation of 104 affordable homes for East Midlands H
19/11/2025
London Build 2025, the UK's leading and largest construction event, has officially opened today and will run until 20 November, bringing together tens of thousands of industry professionals for two days of innovation, learning, networking and entertainment at Olympia London.
This year's expo has at
19/11/2025
Esh Construction has been appointed to carry out essential repairs to Abbeydale Dam in Sheffield in a £1.3 million scheme, with works now under way.
The 18th-century dam forms part of Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, a Scheduled Monument and one of the city's most valued heritage sites.
Serious leaks
19/11/2025
National Grid has unveiled a £2.3 million package to help households in England and Wales struggling with energy costs, marking the second phase of its Grid for Good Energy Affordability Fund.
It follows the initial £1.2 million announced in February 2025 and forms part of the company’s broader co
19/11/2025
Murphy has reached the topping-out milestone on its One Murphy Hub in Golborne, marking the halfway point of the scheme.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Wigan Council leader David Molyneux also attended the event on Wigan Road.
The hub is expected to open around this time next year, del
19/11/2025
Newquay's second platform has returned to service for the first time in 38 years as trains resume on the branch line following Network Rail engineering works.
The station had operated with a single platform since October 1987, when its signal box closed; new digital signalling now enables both pla
19/11/2025
United Infrastructure has secured two major contracts worth a combined £14 million with Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht), aimed at improving, refurbishing and decarbonising social housing across the Midlands.
bdht, which manages around 4,000 affordable homes in Bromsgrove and nearby areas,
19/11/2025
Galliford Try has promoted Cliff Wheatley to its Executive Board as Divisional Managing Director of Building, with effect from 1 January 2026.
Wheatley will succeed Ian Jubb, who will retire at the end of June 2026, following 19 years of dedicated service to the Group.
He has more than 28 years
19/11/2025
Two pioneering councils prove that keeping residents moving year-round is possible - while saving costs, reducing carbon footprint and protecting wildlife habitats.
Councils across Britain face major challenges to unlock active travel due to heavy more frequent storms making walking and cycling pat
19/11/2025
Residents are being asked to share their views on future upgrades to the Sweyne Park play area in Rayleigh as part of a consultation run by Rochford District Council.
The consultation forms part of the Council’s five-year programme to maintain and enhance play spaces across the district. Now in its
19/11/2025
Story Homes has donated £500 to Tanfield Lea Primary School in County Durham, helping the school purchase new outdoor play equipment for pupils.
The contribution is part of the housebuilder's ongoing commitment to supporting local communities near its developments. The school sits close to Story Ho
18/11/2025
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver The Stage, a £136 million mixed-use regeneration scheme set to transform Luton town centre.
The project, secured through the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), is a central pillar of the Luton Town Centre Masterplan and is supported by £20 million f
18/11/2025
National Grid has invited local residents to comment on detailed plans for two new substations and associated overhead lines at Weston Marsh, near Spalding.
The scheme forms part of the Grimsby to Walpole project, a 140km electricity connection linking northeast Lincolnshire and north Norfolk under
18/11/2025
Costain has secured a new five-year framework from EDF to continue delivering project controls services across the energy company’s eight nuclear power stations in the UK.
The Project Controls Resources Framework extension is worth £75m to Costain over five years and takes the partnership through t
18/11/2025
Whitbread has begun work to turn Phoenix House in Vauxhall, London, into a 180-bedroom Premier Inn, just eight months after agreeing a lease for the site.
The prominent 10-storey, 7,469 sq m former office building, opposite Vauxhall Underground Station, is being taken forward as part of Whitbread’s
18/11/2025
The largest element of funding needed to overhaul Plymouth’s Civic Centre has been secured, following the signing of a major grant agreement.
Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency, signed a £18.4 million grant funding deal with Plymouth City Council.
The agreement begins
18/11/2025
UK construction activity was forecast to recover over the next two years after a difficult 2025, with Glenigan anticipating an 8% rise in the underlying value of project starts in 2026 and a stronger 13% uplift in 2027.
The outlook pointed to gains across housing, offices and industrial schemes, a
18/11/2025
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson celebrated a hat-trick at the National Federation of Builders’ Construction Awards of Excellence in Birmingham, securing titles for Rising Star, Innovation in Construction Technology, and the Remarkable Heritage and Conservation Project.
The NFB's annual awards rec
18/11/2025
Plans have been in progress to transform a number of Canterbury's public spaces to reflect its heritage status as an international visitor destination and World Heritage Site.
St George's Tower clock tower has been in the heart of the City for centuries – currently it is all that remains of a for
18/11/2025
Portable Building Sales, one of the UK's leading suppliers of modular and portable buildings, has officially launched a new range of portal frame buildings designed for heavy-duty use in industrial, agricultural and aviation environments.
Manufactured by Dutch specialists J.Snoei B.V. and now exclu
18/11/2025
Mason UK to showcase floating floors, acoustic hangers and pipe connectors.
Mason UK will be exhibiting at London Build 2025, taking place at Olympia London from 19–20 November, where the company will showcase its latest
17/11/2025
Plans for a new 79-home scheme in Pelton, designed to boost local biodiversity by at least 10 per cent, have been given the green light by councillors.
Bellway will build a selection of two, three, and four-bedroom homes off Station Lane in the County Durham village, with 12 of the properties desi
17/11/2025
Caddick has handed over 88 new affordable, environmentally friendly homes to Greater Manchester housing provider First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO), supporting the continued delivery of high-quality, sustainable housing in the area.
The £20 million West Vale development, situated at the gateway to Ol
17/11/2025
Story Homes has secured three major honours at the 2025 UK Property Awards, recognising the company's achievements in design quality, interior excellence and its digital offering.
The developer received the title of Best Residential Development in Lancashire for its Tithe Gardens scheme in Poulton-
17/11/2025
A landmark 19th-century manor in Rochdale has been overhauled to create homes for former service personnel alongside a new community café, with the build now complete.
The council-led scheme has converted Denehurst House, in Denehurst Park, into 5 purpose-built apartments for ex-armed forces member
17/11/2025
West Northamptonshire Council is inviting residents and developers to comment on a draft Infrastructure and Developer Contributions document designed to provide clearer, more consistent guidance to support planning decisions across the area.
The proposed Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) would
17/11/2025
Watford is set to gain a new padel facility as PadelStars has commenced building work on five courts at Woodside Playing Fields, on the former Owls Bowls Club site.
Padel, a fast-growing racquet sport that mixes elements of tennis and squash, is played on a smaller court with walls in play. It has
17/11/2025
Island Line trains between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin resumed this morning (17 November), restoring the full timetable after a month of alternating full and partial closures linked to a £3.5 million programme to improve the railway.
During the shutdown, engineers renewed rail between Ryde Esplanad
17/11/2025
Homes England and councillors from the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) Council joined Abri and construction partner The Hill Group to officially launch the next phase of The Granges redevelopment in Dedworth, Windsor.
The Granges, formerly known as Sawyers Close, is Abri's largest-ever
17/11/2025
Mason UK to showcase floating floors, acoustic hangers and pipe connectors.
Mason UK will be exhibiting at London Build 2025, taking place at Olympia London from 19–20 November, where the company will showcase its latest
17/11/2025
OnBoard Jobs is the UK's dedicated job board exclusively focused on the construction industry.
It connects skilled tradespeople, professionals and technical experts, with employers such as developers, main contractors, and specialist subcontractors across the UK construction sector. Unlike generi
14/11/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction's North West division has been appointed to deliver Plus Ultra Manchester, a major new science and innovation building in the city's Knowledge Quarter, by Kadans Science Partner, a leading European investor specialising in knowledge-intensive real estate and ecosystems.
14/11/2025
Winvic has announced the completion of its fourth project under the Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) highways framework, delivering major improvements to the Carholme Road and A46/A57 Roundabout in Lincoln.
The scheme marks another milestone in the contractor's ongoing partnership with LCC to upg
14/11/2025
The next phase of major infrastructure works is now underway at Fairham, following the early completion of a significant summer earthworks programme by O'Brien Contractors.
The contractor has moved directly into the new stage of works on behalf of master developer Clowes Developments, in partnershi
14/11/2025
Galliford Try has begun the first phase of restoration and improvement works at two of Birmingham's most significant historic buildings: Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath Library.
Moseley Road Baths, one of just six Grade II* listed swimming baths in the UK, stands alongside Balsall Heath Librar
14/11/2025
Liverpool Waters has welcomed its newest residential development, Lighthaus, a 31-storey Build-to-Rent (BTR) tower in Princes Dock.
Developed by Vermont, alongside Peel Waters, X1 Developments, and Starlight Investments, the 278-home project is set to welcome its first residents later this month.
14/11/2025
Sika's Roofing Division is proud to announce that it has won two prestigious awards at the NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2025, held on 24th October at The Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
Sika's collaborative projects at Robin House and J Smart Offices were recognised as winner
14/11/2025
How SkyTech Cambridge is using drone photography and new technology to better solve old problems.
Our Lady of The Assumption and The English Martyrs (OLEM) is one of Cambridge’s most iconic churches. Not only because it's Cambridge’s highest
14/11/2025
Salvue, the specialist global salvage marketplace for industrial equipment, machinery, and plant assets, is reminding buyers that bidding is now entering its final days for a 2021 Renault D18 4x2 ProAll L4000 Volumetric Batching Plant, listed as an insurance salvage sale.
The auction closes Monday
14/11/2025
The cost of living crisis has made life a little more difficult for window installers as potential clients search harder for far less expensive solutions.
Many people now choose to "skimp by" and replace only the windows that are absolutely necessary, as well as renovate rather than replace entire
14/11/2025
More rescue dogs in Cornwall will soon have a better chance of finding permanent homes thanks to support from builders' merchant Travis Perkins, which is helping transform the facilities at St Francis Dogs Home in Newquay.
Founded in 1955, the charity specialises in rescuing and rehoming dogs acros
13/11/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction's North East and Cumbria division has officially broken ground on a major redevelopment project at Appleby Grammar School in Westmorland, Cumbria.
The ceremony marks the start of a series of improvement works at the comprehensive secondary school and sixth form.
Appoin
13/11/2025
Network Rail has launched Platform4, a new property development company tasked with transforming brownfield rail land into homes, commercial space and new communities across the UK.
Formed through the merger of London & Continental Railways Ltd and Network Rail's Property Development business, Plat
13/11/2025
The landscape of the electrical contracting industry has been significantly altered by the introduction of the Building Safety Act.
This landmark legislation, spurred by the tragic events at Grenfell Tower, has imposed stringent new regulations on the design, construction and management of high-ri
13/11/2025
Jet Plant Hire has announced a major investment in a range of new, sustainable, high-specification equipment as part of its ambitious five-year growth strategy.
Operating for 36 years, the company has built a strong reputation for good business ethics, robust processes, and a commitment to sustaina
13/11/2025
Galliford Try's Infrastructure business has been reappointed to the £1 billion YORcivil Major Works 2 framework, securing its role in delivering key infrastructure projects across Yorkshire and the Humber.
The new four-year framework, which could be extended to six years, begins on 26 January and h
13/11/2025
A state-of-the-art health and wellbeing centre has opened in Tredegar, the South Wales town famously known as the 'birthplace of the NHS'.
The Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre was officially unveiled by Jeremy Miles MS, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, during a plaque ceremony marking
13/11/2025
Vital Energi has successfully carried out a high-profile rooftop crane lift at Palestra House, one of Transport for London’s (TfL) largest office buildings, as part of a major energy upgrade programme aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
The operation involved removing four redundant air-cooled chil
13/11/2025
Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has secured a resolution to grant planning permission for 323 new homes in Bridgwater, marking a major step forward for the five-star housebuilder's latest development in Somerset.
The approval was granted by Somerset Council's North Area Planning Committee for a hybri
13/11/2025
A major new development at Kensal Canalside has been given the green light by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council.
After nearly three hours of debate, councillors voted four to one in favour of granting planning permission for the scheme, which has been brought forward by developer
13/11/2025
Dorset Council has appointed Willmott Dixon and Milligan in a new Regeneration Partnership to help shape the next phase of Weymouth's transformation, delivering new jobs, homes, and cultural opportunities in the heart of the town.
As part of the partnership, the two organisations will develop a com
12/11/2025
Kier has been appointed to United Utilities' Reservoir Works Framework, playing a key role in delivering critical upgrades and maintenance across the North West as part of the company’s AMP8 investment programme.
The framework, initially running for five years with the potential to extend to 2035,
12/11/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has completed the Threadworks Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Leeds city centre, delivering 548 beds as part of the redevelopment of the former International Swimming Pool site.
The project, commissioned by CASL Lisbon Street, is located at the corner o
12/11/2025
Major improvements to public transport on Reading's A33 corridor have been completed, boosting bus, walking and cycling links between south Reading and the town centre.
The fifth phase of the £10 million South Reading Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme has delivered extended bus lanes, new bus stops an
12/11/2025
Passengers are being advised that rail services between York and Newcastle will be disrupted as Darlington's new signalling system is brought into use, part of the station's £140 million transformation.
The work will take place over three days, from Saturday 29 November to Monday 1 December, and fo
12/11/2025
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) to lead the Station Gardens housing project, a major regeneration initiative that will create 81 new homes on a key brownfield site near Rochdale town centre.
The development will transform the long-vacant land near Drake Street
12/11/2025
Caddick Construction Group has been awarded Gold accredited membership of The 5% Club's Employer Audit Scheme for a second consecutive year, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting its workforce and the broader construction industry.
The accreditation builds on Caddick's Gold me
12/11/2025
Looking for a standing or perching stairlift for your home? Here’s everything you need to know — including who they're for, available models, key benefits, safety considerations and UK pricing.
What Is a Standing (Perching) Stairlift?
A standing stairlift allows users to travel up and down
12/11/2025
EH Smith Architectural Solutions is proud to announce the opening of its new Digbeth Design Centre – a first-of-its-kind destination for the architecture and construction community in the Midlands.
Housed in a sensitively restored 150-year-old industrial building on Bradford Street, Birmingham, the
12/11/2025
More than 3,000 streetlights across Torbay are set to be upgraded to energy-efficient LED technology as part of a major drive to cut emissions and reduce long-term costs for the council.
The new system will see older streetlights replaced with LED Holophane lanterns and managed centrally using Tele
12/11/2025
Spitfire Homes has submitted a series of planning applications for 521 new homes across the Midlands.
The new proposals include a 136-home flagship scheme in Balsall Common, Solihull, alongside plans for 50 homes on the site of a former police station in Harborne, Birmingham, and 47 properties in t
11/11/2025
Offsite construction specialist McAvoy has completed a new modular learning building for Leeds City College and Leeds Sixth Form College, both part of the Luminate Education Group, marking the end of a collaborative project that allowed students to track their future study space from factory floor t
11/11/2025
Extra MSA Group has appointed Glencar as the main construction contractor for a new motorway service area (MSA) at Junction 11 of the M62, a major development expected to deliver modern facilities, support local employment, and promote sustainable growth in the region.
The multi-phase design-and-bu
11/11/2025
Costain has been selected to deliver major road upgrades as part of the Eastern Highways Alliance (EHA) Framework, EHF4.
The framework includes a wide range of civil engineering and construction works across the EHA network, including road surfacing, asset management, bridges, subways, and cycle la
11/11/2025
Plans to restore and repurpose the historic Ryelands House have taken a major step forward after Lancaster City Council agreed to lease the building to the North Lancashire Community Land Trust (NLCLT).
Subject to planning approval and the finalisation of Heads of Terms, the Grade II listed propert
11/11/2025
Plans for a new theatre venue at The Lights in Andover have been approved, with planning consent granted by Test Valley Borough Council's planning committee.
The new three-storey venue will feature a state-of-the-art auditorium with seating for over 400 people, a significant increase from the curre
11/11/2025
OCU Group has announced the acquisition of Valmech, a specialist provider of district heating and mechanical engineering services.
The move enhances OCU's integrated energy and utilities offering and establishes a dedicated platform for district heating delivery, with potential for future internati
11/11/2025
Independent construction and property consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) has completed a major refurbishment of its Birmingham office at 15 Colmore Row.
The works incorporated sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and saw furniture recycled and repurposed to reduce environmental
11/11/2025
Whether for work, education or entertainment, the increased reliance on digital platforms exacerbates the importance of scalable and robust high-speed internet connectivity solutions in residential and commercial developments.
Focused on evolving and enhancing the UK's digital landscape,
11/11/2025
D+H UK has launched three cutting-edge products designed to enhance smoke extraction and natural ventilation: the CDM Series Chain Drive, the CPSP Control Panel, and the RT 46 Manual Call Point.
These additions enhance performance, intelligence, and user control across building safety installation
11/11/2025
Salford City Council's Planning and Transportation Regulatory Panel has approved a major mixed-use development at Regent Retail Park in Ordsall, Salford.
The proposed scheme includes approximately 3,300 new residential homes, up to 10,000 square meters of commercial and community floorspace, and a
10/11/2025
Great Portland Estates plc (GPE) has confirmed that Camden Council has resolved to grant planning approval for the extensive refurbishment of Whittington House in WC1, subject to the completion of a legal agreement.
Situated in the heart of London's West End and close to the Tottenham Court Road El
10/11/2025
Gratte Brothers Limited (GBL) has announced a major expansion into the North of England with the opening of a new regional office in Manchester and the commencement of works on the MA5 data centre.
The move is set to strengthen the company's presence across northern cities including Manchester, Liv
10/11/2025
Story Homes has begun on-site works at the former Marley Tiles factory near Ebchester, signalling the start of the remediation phase for its upcoming 60-home development, Newlands Hurst, in Northumberland.
Following Northumberland County Council's resolution to grant planning permission earlier thi
10/11/2025
When space starts to feel tight, a mezzanine floor can be a game-changer.
Yet for many business owners, warehouse managers, and operations teams, the idea raises a lot of questions.
Having spent decades in the industry, I’ve spoken to hundreds of businesses about mezzanines and while every projec
10/11/2025
Create a stylish and practical kitchen without the hassle of flat-pack assembly.
At Doors and Worktops our smart space kitchen package is the ideal solution for new kitchens in compact UK homes. This 8-unit set features high-qualit
10/11/2025
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) to deliver Station Gardens, a transformational housing development set to create 81 new homes on a key brownfield gateway site near Rochdale town centre.
The project will revitalise the extensive site near Drake Street, located
10/11/2025
Winvic Construction has marked a significant milestone at 360 Bristol, a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development on Marlborough Street in the heart of the city.
The milestone was celebrated alongside client AG South Plaza B.V and developer Melburg.
The project team and partners, in
10/11/2025
YORhub has announced the appointment of eight contractors to its newly launched YORcivil Major Works 2 Framework, opening the door to major civil engineering projects across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
The framework enables local authorities and public sector bodies to award contracts valued a
07/11/2025
Henley Investment Management has announced that Salford City Council has granted approval for the transformative £1.3 billion Regent Park development, set to create a sustainable, mixed-use neighbourhood offering housing, jobs, and community amenities.
Located just outside Manchester city centre, t
07/11/2025
Ashfield District Council has granted planning approval for a £38 million redevelopment of Outwood Academy Kirkby.
The redevelopment will replace the academy's 1970s buildings with a sustainable new campus designed to accommodate 900 pupils, including a dedicated sixth form, on the 6,720-square-met
07/11/2025
Esh Construction has secured a place on YORhub's second-generation Civil Engineering Major Works Framework, positioning the contractor to deliver high-value infrastructure projects across Yorkshire and the Humber and the East Midlands.
The framework, which carries a projected capacity of up to £250
07/11/2025
Wates Group has officially commenced work on HMP Welland Oaks, a new Category B prison being built adjacent to the existing HMP Gartree site.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy MP and Minister for Sentencing, Youth Justice and Interna
07/11/2025
G F Tomlinson has been appointed to deliver a major new extension at the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre on the University of Nottingham’s University Park Campus, which will soon house the UK's most powerful MRI scanner.
The project will construct a specialised extension to accommodate an 11.7 T
07/11/2025
Could our love affair with the perfect green lawn actually be doing more harm than good? According to leading soil expert Robert Wilkins, that’s exactly what’s happening – and unless we change how we care for our grass, many lawns could be heading for long-term decline.
The problem lies beneath the
07/11/2025
Why should you consider flooring and tiling installations now?
Richard Skeoch, our director at leading tile, wall panel and flooring specialist Hyperion Tiles explained: "We find that November is a great month to complete indoor flooring projects. The stable temperatures and lower humidity levels
07/11/2025
Eagle Security Solutions, a trusted provider of professional security system installation and maintenance, has unveiled its latest fully installed alarm package: the Texecom Premier Elite 64-W Wireless Alarm with SmartCom—now available to homeowners and businesses for £895.00.
As specialists in bur
07/11/2025
Passengers using Manchester Piccadilly, the North West’s busiest railway station, are being warned of 'once-in-a-generation' track and signalling upgrades scheduled for February next year.
Network Rail is set to invest nearly £8 million to improve the southern approach to the station, with infrastr
07/11/2025
A new sports area for netball, football, and cricket practice has been created at West Park Recreation Ground in Worthing, funded through local council initiatives.
The Friends of West Park community group successfully secured £15,000 from Worthing Borough Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (C
06/11/2025
Caddick Construction has secured a £36.8 million contract to build Farringdon Row in Sunderland, marking its third built-to-rent (BTR) project for developer Placefirst.
The development will feature 165 homes, including a mix of townhouses and apartments, and forms the second new neighbourhood under
06/11/2025
Epta Development Corporation (EDC) and development partner Stoford have begun construction of a new Marks & Spencer (M&S) logistics centre at Axis Works, Bristol, on behalf of LondonMetric Property.
The 390,000 sq ft warehouse, forward funded by LondonMetric for £74 million, has been pre-let to M&S
06/11/2025
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is urging facilities management professionals to showcase their achievements in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and building management by entering a brand-new category at the BCIA Awards 2026 – the Sustainability Strategy Champion (Site or Portf
06/11/2025
AFI Rentals has expanded its specialist spider lift fleet with the addition of the new Hinowa Spider Lift, offering a 40m working height and 17m outreach.
The Hinowa 40m combines precision, compactness, and hybrid power, allowing operators to work safely and efficiently across a wide range o
06/11/2025
Engineering work on the Newquay to Par branch line is set to continue until Tuesday 18 November, with buses replacing trains while the final phase of the Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) project is completed.
The work includes the introduction of a new digital signalling system and the addition of a second
06/11/2025
Plans have been lodged for a development of 166 low-carbon homes on the edge of Newport, Shropshire.
Bellway Strategic Land is seeking full planning permission from Telford and Wrekin Council for the project, which would see a new neighbourhood created across a 21-acre site between The Dale and the
06/11/2025
CPI EuroMix staff enjoyed a toe-tally terrific 'Step-tember', raising £36,788 with a record-breaking number of miles covered during the month-long charity challenge.
Colleagues across the dry mortar specialist's nine manufacturing sites took part in the annual fundraiser. It required participants t
06/11/2025
To foster awareness among policymakers of the vital importance of building controls and automation, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) launched its new technical white paper, entitled 'Comfort, Efficiency and Health: The Untapped Potential of Building Energy Management Systems' at a r
05/11/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has finished the first phase of Atlantic Park, a 350,000 sq. ft logistics hub in Bootle, Liverpool, on behalf of Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) Property.
The 52-acre site, formerly home to Rolls Royce Engineering, sits within the Port of Liverpool Freeport and will ul
05/11/2025
Wiltshire Council has boosted its road repair capacity with the addition of a third Bobcat machine, allowing teams to fix more potholes and resurface more roads across the county.
The move forms part of the council's ongoing commitment to improving local road infrastructure and reducing disruption
05/11/2025
Construction of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) has reached a significant milestone with the installation of the timber frame for the Lolfa (living room).
One of the largest timber frames of its kind in the UK, the Lolfa will form the central core of the building, extending through its full h
05/11/2025
Scotland's largest independent supplier of architectural ironmongery and building materials, has partnered with Rapierstar to add our branded products to their portfolio for the first time.
Glasgow based LSK Supplies, which will ce
05/11/2025
The Smart Buildings Show is always one I add to my diary as soon as the dates are revealed. There's a real buzz when you walk onto the exhibition floor, full of the building energy management systems (BEMS) sector’s industry leaders and decision makers – all keen to experience the new innovations an
05/11/2025
The Smugglers Way development in Wandsworth, South West London, is a landmark new-build scheme delivering 554 Build-to-Rent and affordable apartments across 13 architecturally distinct blocks. Ranging from 8 to 16 storeys and spanning a 1.41-hectare site, this flagship regeneration project reimagine
04/11/2025
Construction is progressing rapidly at Panattoni Park Swindon, where McLaren Construction (Midlands & North) is on track to complete the 545,000 sq. ft. logistics and industrial development within the scheduled 39-week programme.
The design and build project is being delivered on behalf of Panatton
04/11/2025
Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Ltd (GKRL), in partnership with Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC), has submitted a hybrid planning application for St Michael’s Place, a major £200 million regeneration project at the heart of Huyton Village.
The scheme aims to transform Huyton Town Centre into
04/11/2025
Liberty, a leading property services provider, has strengthened its presence in Shropshire and Wrexham with three significant contracts, including a new renewable energy maintenance deal and the retention of existing heating agreements.
In Wrexham, Liberty will maintain renewable energy, heating, a
04/11/2025
The railway between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings, has reopened after a £9 million programme of essential improvement works.
Passengers travelling on these routes were thanked for their patience while the work took place between Saturday 25 October and Sunday
04/11/2025
Whitbread plc, owner of the UK's largest hotel brand Premier Inn, has received planning consent to transform Verity House, a vacant office building in Leeds city centre, into a 131-room hotel.
The FTSE-100 hotel company acquired the 44,000 sq ft former office building in October 2024, recognising i
04/11/2025
GMI Construction Group has officially started work on a £29 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Manchester, marking a significant step in its ongoing partnership with specialist developer Alumno.
The development, located on Moss Lane East overlooking Whitworth Park, will d
04/11/2025
Reds10 has commenced work on a £19.4 million purpose-built school for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at Connaught Special School in Newham, east London.
The new facility will be a two-storey, all-through education centre for pupils aged 4 to 18, with capacity for 10
04/11/2025
Plans for a major new housing development comprising 165 homes on land off Madgwick Lane in Chichester have been approved by Chichester District Council, allowing Persimmon Homes South Coast to begin construction later this year.
Situated close to the South Downs National Park and Goodwood Estate,
04/11/2025
The Glade House is a bespoke five-bedroom home situated in a secluded woodland clearing in Surrey.
Designed by award-winning AR Design Studio, this contemporary new-build redefines the family home with a clear architectural intent: to create seamless connections between the built form and the natu
04/11/2025
Reading Borough Council has announced that it has signed a Development Agreement with McLaren Living to deliver the £250 million regeneration of Minster Quarter.
Under the plans, the partnership between the council and McLaren Living will see the creation of over 600 new homes, with 30% designated
03/11/2025
McAleer & Rushe has been appointed to deliver a significant Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development for High Road West (Tottenham) Limited at The Printworks, 807 and 819–829 High Road, London N17.
The project will provide around 287 high-quality student bedrooms and combine contempor
03/11/2025
Wiltshire Council has reached a key milestone in its affordable housing programme, with 215 new homes now completed across the county.
The latest milestone was marked by the completion of eight new affordable homes at Corsley Heath. Work is continuing across Wiltshire, with a further 576 homes cur
03/11/2025
Living Space has been granted reserved matters planning approval for the second phase of its housing development in Melksham, Wiltshire, paving the way for the delivery of more high-quality affordable homes for local residents.
The 5.8-acre expansion will provide 53 additional homes, building on th
03/11/2025
Residents of Lymington are set to benefit from enhanced flood defenses following critical maintenance at the town's floodgate on Toll Bridge Road this November.
The Environment Agency will replace the floodgate's sill plate, which has loosened over time. The new concrete structure is designed to be
03/11/2025
Network Rail and South Western Railway have thanked passengers for their patience while essential upgrades were carried out on the line between Staines and Windsor & Eton Riverside.
The work involved renewal and maintenance at several locations along the route. In Wraysbury, over a kilometre of rai
03/11/2025
A new social housing development has begun construction in Maltby, Rotherham, supporting the council's target to deliver 1,000 homes for local people by 2027.
The scheme will provide 45 affordable homes across three sites at Larch Road, Addison Road, and Elm Tree Road, including a mix of specialist
03/11/2025
The Isle of Wight Council recently welcomed the President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as part of the RTPI's annual Presidential Visits, which celebrate and promote the value of planning across the UK.
This year's visit to the Southeast saw RTPI President Helen Fadipe, joined by RTPI
03/11/2025
Air quality is shaping the next generation of sustainable construction and property development.
At the Routes to Clean Air 2025 Conference, leading researchers including Prof. Sir Stephen Holgate, Prof. Frank Kelly, and Prof. Jo Barnes presented compelling evidence connecting air pollution to over
03/11/2025
Network Space has completed the sale of a 19-acre site at Shaw Lane, Carlton, near Barnsley, securing a deal with Vistry, one of the UK’s leading developers of mixed-tenure homes.
The site, which has outline planning consent for up to 215 properties, was sold for an undisclosed amount.
Allocated
03/11/2025
Galliford Try's refurbishment of the Stonebow Unit has received high praise, earning a 'Highly Commended' recognition in the Refurbishment Project of the Year category at the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estates Management (IHEEM) Awards.
The £12.6 million project, delivered by Galliford
