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Parador, the global flooring brand established in 1977, has been honoured with the FX Design Award 2025 in the Floor Coverings category.
Abu Bakr Supermarkets is marking the first anniversary of its Batley store — a key milestone for a business whose history stretches back nearly four…
Walker & Watts, a leading supplier of engineering services for electricity network operators and tier-one contractors, has been appointed by Northern Powergrid to deliver Lot…

The Case for the Office: How Thoughtful Design Boosts Productivity and Entices Us Back
After years of kitchen-table Zoom calls and the quiet commute from bedroom to home office, the way we work has fundamentally changed.

Cubo Secures Long Lease at 55 Colmore Row to Expand Birmingham Workspace
Cubo has acquired the prominent 55 Colmore Row building in Birmingham from WeWork, securing a long lease on more than 30,000 sq ft of prime Grade A workspace in the city centre.

Scotland’s Towns Conference Highlights Innovation and Regeneration Investment
The recent Scotland’s Towns Conference convened over 300 delegates to discuss innovative regeneration projects and investment driving the future of Scottish towns.

West Midlands Launches Major Nature Recovery Strategy to Boost Green Spaces
Plans unveiled by the West Midlands Mayor aim to safeguard and enhance the region’s natural environment through 62 actions focused on restoring habitats, improving waterways, and expanding green spaces.

Landwood Group expands team with new graduate hires
Landwood Group is investing in the future of the property sector with the addition of four talented graduate surveyors.

Torsion Completes Four Student Accommodation Schemes Delivering 690 Beds
Torsion Group has successfully delivered four Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) schemes for the 2025/26 academic year, providing 690 beds across Leeds, Coventry, Nottingham and York.

UK Locations Renews Partnership with Bruntwood SciTech for Filming Locations
UK Locations has renewed its partnership with Bruntwood SciTech for a third year, continuing to secure filming spots across commercial properties in the North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands.

Clegg Construction Bid Manager Recognised as Rising Star at Industry Awards
Clegg Construction bid manager Cian Webb has received a shining accolade after being highlighted as a Rising Star at the Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards.

Bauhu Launches Architect Designed Hospitality Pods for UK Hotels and Resorts
Bauhu, the design-led modular building company known for its precision-engineered residential and commercial structures, has officially launched a new collection of architect-designed Hospitality Pods in the UK.

Atelier Completes £37.7m Loan for Hammersmith Road Residential Conversion
Atelier has completed a £37.7 million loan to fund the conversion of 200 Hammersmith Road into 118 residential apartments, supporting increased housing supply via permitted development.



