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EDGE, a prominent property and construction consultancy, has been appointed to the University of Leeds’ newly established Construction Professional Services Framework.
Oxygen Activeplay is set to open a cutting-edge indoor activity park in Crawley on 16 October 2026, just in time for the October half-term holidays.
Environment Bank is assisting SES Water in fulfilling its Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) obligations for a new booster pumping station and related works in Croydon.
Metrocentre Marks 40 Years with Digital Transformation Enhancing Retail Experience
Celebrating four decades since its opening, Metrocentre in Gateshead has undergone significant digital evolution to maintain its status as one of the UK’s premier retail destinations.
Historic Three Tuns Mural Successfully Moved & Stored During Coventry City Centre South Redevelopment
The Hill Group has successfully extracted and secured the Grade II listed Three Tuns Mural, a notable piece of Coventry’s post-war public art, as part of the City Centre South regeneration project.
CPMG Architects Reports Significant Growth and New Appointments in First Half of 2026
CPMG Architects, the award-winning practice headquartered in Nottingham, has announced a period of substantial growth during the first six months of 2026, marked by multiple new hires and internal promotions.
What’s Really Behind the Walls? The Hidden Information Gap in Britain’s Commercial Buildings
Walk into most commercial buildings and everything about them feels certain.
Swedish Consultancy Qflow Expands into UK Market with Trio of Acquisitions
Swedish civil engineering consultancy group Qflow has officially launched its UK operations through the acquisition of three specialist firms, marking a significant step in its ambition to become a leading European consultancy.
Regenerative design is the next frontier: why sustainability is no longer enough
By Juliana Renn, Head of Sustainability, HLM Architects A decade ago, net zero felt like the horizon we were all racing towards.
Jones Bros Awarded Major Contract for Carno III Wind Farm Infrastructure in Mid Wales
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has been appointed as the principal contractor for the Carno III Wind Farm project in Powys, marking the first major wind farm development in mid Wales in nearly ten years. The contract, valued at £46.
Valpak Research Provides Crucial Insights for Councils on Flexible Plastics Recycling
New research conducted by Valpak in partnership with Reconomy, commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), offers detailed evidence to local authorities on the volumes, costs, and operational challenges linked to household flexible plastics collections.
IKEA to Launch Dedicated Second-Hand Marketplace to Boost Sustainable Furniture Trade
IKEA has revealed plans to introduce a new online platform designed exclusively for buying and selling pre-owned IKEA products.
Olivia Boulting, ‘Queen of the Gavel’, Joins Strettons to Lead Auction Growth
Strettons, the London-based property specialist, has appointed Olivia Boulting as a Director and auctioneer, marking a significant step in the firm’s expansion plans.