Latest
Place Guild: Shaping How We Live, Work and Enjoy Life
Place Guild connects people and businesses that shape the places where life happens, from city to countryside, work to home, and high street to leisure. We share news and stories, and our directory helps you connect with the businesses & brands leading change and enhancing the way we live and work.
Homeowners are expected to adopt a more discerning approach to furnishing their homes this autumn, favouring pieces that combine aesthetic appeal with durability and practicality.
Construction of the new five-storey office building on Brunswick Street, destined to accommodate over 1,600 Government employees, is progressing rapidly and remains on schedule for…
University College Birmingham (UCB) has initiated a substantial £15 million investment programme in the hospitality sector, beginning with the acquisition of the former The Cube…
New Forest Councillors Inspect Progress on VIVID’s New Milton Affordable Housing Project
Councillors from New Forest District Council (NFDC) visited VIVID’s housing development in New Milton last Friday to review the construction of 17 affordable homes.
Pagabo to Launch £1.5bn National Medium Works Framework with Regional Focus in 2027
National procurement specialist Pagabo has announced plans to issue an invitation to tender for its new National Framework for Medium Works on 1 September 2026.
Synergize installs 825kW solar programme for National Highways depots
Synergize has completed a major decarbonisation programme across 16 operational sites for National Highways, installing more than 825kW of solar PV, 760kWh of battery storage, 18 air source heat pumps and 34 air conditioning units.
Willmott Dixon Delivers UK’s First WELL Platinum Police Headquarters for Hertfordshire Constabulary
Willmott Dixon has completed the £56 million headquarters for Hertfordshire Constabulary in Welwyn Garden City, marking the first police facility in the UK to be designed to achieve WELL Platinum certification, the highest accolade under the WELL Building Standard.
Scottish Campaign Urges Minor Housing Plan Changes to Safeguard Ancient Woodland
A community group in Paisley, Scotland, has proposed a small redesign of the Abercrombie Park housing development to protect veteran trees and ancient woodland habitat, while allowing the majority of homes to be built.
Wynne Construction Marks 100 Years with £325m Order Book and Long-Term Project Pipeline
Denbighshire-based Wynne Construction is entering its centenary year with a robust order book exceeding £325 million, positioning the firm for sustained growth and stability. The family-owned company currently manages £228 million worth of active projects, alongside an additional £99 million…
Porcelain Superstore Unveils Maya Collection Featuring Four Earth-Toned Porcelain Tile Finishes
Porcelain Superstore, an independent tile retailer, has introduced the Maya Collection, a new range of porcelain tiles designed to enhance interior walls with subtle texture and depth.
Spencer Bridge Engineering honoured for Menai Suspension Bridge hanger replacement
Spencer Bridge Engineering, a multi-disciplinary firm based in Hull, has received the Bridge Project Team of the Year award at the New Civil Engineering (NCE) Bridges Awards 2026.
London in the Frame: Why Replacement Sash Windows Still Suit the Capital
From Georgian squares to Edwardian suburbs, the sash window is woven into London’s domestic architecture.
Henry Brothers Expands UK Footprint with New Edinburgh Office
Henry Brothers has inaugurated a new office in Edinburgh, reinforcing its strategic expansion within Scotland and across the UK.