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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.
McPhillips, an award-winning contractor, has successfully completed a £4.23 million urban connectivity project in Kidderminster, delivering the scheme on schedule and within budget despite numerous…
Telford College has officially opened its newly refurbished £2 million Haybridge Library, offering students a modern and inspiring space dedicated to learning and skill development.
Pall-Ex Group has announced an £8 million investment to develop two new logistics hubs in the South West of England, aiming to enhance its service…

Manchester Metropolitan University Secures Approval for New Library and Campus Hub Developments
Manchester Metropolitan University has received planning permission from Manchester City Council for two major projects: a new, state-of-the-art library and a Campus Hub at the former All Saints Library site on Oxford Road.

Numa Expands Outdoor Furniture Line with Three New Collections
Numa, a British specialist in outdoor furniture, has unveiled three new collections—Elemental, Cayman, and Lucia—adding to its existing range of products made from wood and aluminium.

String Furniture to Showcase Innovative Designs at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026
String Furniture, a renowned name in Scandinavian design since 1949, has announced its participation in Clerkenwell Design Week 2026, scheduled for 19th – 21st May 2026.

Maslow Capital Secures £36 Million Loan for Residential Development in Maidstone
Maslow Capital, a specialist in real estate finance, has announced a £36 million senior development loan to Audley Construction Group.

Cut My Launches Handcrafted Cabinet Doors for Kitchen Transformations
Homeowners looking to revitalise their kitchens can now turn to Cut My, a made-to-measure interiors brand, which has unveiled a new collection of handcrafted cabinet doors.

Sustainable Building Services Secures Major £200m Retrofit Contract with PA Housing
Sustainable Building Services Ltd (UK) Ltd has been awarded a significant retrofit contract by PA Housing, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency across over 3,000 properties in the Midlands and southern England.

Envoy Secures Majority Stake in Ecosystems Technologies in Push for Greener Construction
Inverness-based investment group Envoy has announced a majority stake in Ecosystems Technologies, a company renowned for its sustainable timber-based modular buildings.

New Habitat Bank at Badger Bank Farm to Support Biodiversity Net Gain in North Yorkshire
Property developers in North Yorkshire will soon have access to a new habitat bank at Badger Bank Farm, designed to assist them in meeting their Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) obligations.

Stepnell Expands Southern Operations with New Exeter Office and Key Promotions
Regional contractor Stepnell has unveiled significant developments in its southern operations, including the opening of a new office in Exeter, several senior promotions, and a strategic appointment aimed at bolstering its growth in the region.

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland Enhances Engineering Services with Acquisition of LSTC Group
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland, a prominent provider of testing, inspection, and certification services, has bolstered its engineering and asset inspection capabilities through the acquisition of LSTC Group, located in Driffield, East Yorkshire.



