
Allison Homes breaks ground on 53-home Shepshed site
Work has begun on the construction of 53 new homes at Finney Meadows in Shepshed by East Midlands home builder, Allison Homes.

Clegg Construction Appointed for Leeds City Hotel Project Pre-Construction Services
Contractor Clegg Construction has been appointed to deliver the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the George Street hotel project in Leeds, working in partnership with Leeds City Council.

Landlords Warn Renters’ Rights Act Will Worsen Student Housing Shortage
Student housing landlords nationwide have welcomed new legislation as an important step toward fairer accommodation – but warned unclear rules and poor planning could disrupt students’ lives.

Anchor Group Services and Milesight Revolutionise UK Smart Car Park Management with Solar-Powered 4G Cameras
Anchor Group Services, a leading UK facilities management company, is pioneering smart car park management as the first UK partner to collaborate with Milesight in testing and refining their solar-powered 4G ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras.

Louise Giovanelli Public Artwork ‘Decades’ to Illuminate London Landmark
Create London and Westminster City Council will present a new public art and architecture commission by artist Louise Giovanelli at St Mary-le-Strand Church on the recently pedestrianised Strand Aldwych, opening on 19 November 2025 and on view to the public…

The Design Museum advocates for low-carbon construction with the Stone Demonstrator public installation at Earls Court
Today, Future Observatory–the Design Museum’s national research programme for the Green Transition–unveils the Stone Demonstrator, a boundary-pushing prototype at Empress Place, located on the Earls Court Development site.

Willmott Dixon Secures £20.7m Contract for Sustainable Durham Academy Build
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £20.7m contract by the Department for Education to build the new Durham Academy in County Durham, replacing the current Durham Community Business College.

UK’s Rock Pool Project Expands Nationwide with Bioblitz Battles to Boost Marine Conservation
Rock pooling has long been one of Britain’s favourite seaside pastimes – and now it’s becoming a nationwide competition.

ECF Unveils Plans for Sustainable Homes in Crescent Salford’s Adelphi Village
ECF has submitted plans for 263 high-quality homes, situated to the north of the Farmer Norton car park, adjacent to the Willohaus site, which is already under construction.

Caulmert Drives Multi-Million Refurbishment of Sheltered Housing in North Wales
An engineering, environmental, and planning consultancy is playing a key role in a north Wales council’s multi-million-pound sheltered housing refurbishment programme.

Chris Heathcote Joins Gateley Vinden as Director to Strengthen Manchester Project Management Team
Gateley Vinden, the specialist built environment consultancy arm of professional services group, Gateley, has appointed Chris Heathcote as a director within its project management and quantity surveying team in Manchester.

Homebuilding and Renovating Show Harrogate to Feature Leading Interior Design Experts
The three-day Homebuilding & Renovating Show – Harrogate (31 October – 2 November 2025, Harrogate Convention Centre) promises its largest presentation yet of brands, experts and ideas for anyone looking to build, renovate or re-imagine their home.

Panoramahyttene Cabins Shortlisted for AHEAD Awards Europe 2025 in Haugesund
Panoramahyttene in Haugesund has been shortlisted for the AHEAD Awards Europe 2025, highlighting its innovative design that integrates seamlessly with Norway’s coastal landscape.

Ecodetect is to Represent Europe in Global Climate Tech Competition in Vienna
Anglesey-based Ecodetect is set to represent Europe at a global competition aimed at addressing climate change and unlocking the world’s cleantech potential.

Pasta Cosa Boosts Royal Albert Dock Liverpool as a Top Culinary Destination
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is continuing to cement its reputation as one of the city’s leading food and drink destinations, as it welcomes independent restaurant Pasta Cosa, opening on Friday 24th October.

Construction Begins on The Boulevard: New Job-Generating Commercial Hub Near Peterborough
Construction is officially underway on The Boulevard – a landmark commercial destination set to deliver much-needed employment space within the expanding township of Hampton.

Canvas Offices Sponsors 2025 Flex and the City Awards and Secures Multiple Nominations
Leading flexible office provider in London, Canvas Offices, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Flex and the City Awards 2025, the prestigious annual event celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership in the flexible workspace sector.

NavLive Advances in Cemex Construction Startup Competition 2025 with AI-Driven 3D Scanning Innovation for Sustainable Building Solutions
NavLive, the UK-based AI-driven 3D scanning company transforming the way buildings are surveyed and documented, has been shortlisted as a winner for the Cemex Construction Startup Competition 2025. The company, which secured £4m in funding earlier this year, will join a…

Clyde & Co Relocates to Iconic Saltire Court in Edinburgh’s Exchange District
International law firm Clyde & Co is relocating its Edinburgh office, moving from its current premises at Albany House to Saltire Court, a landmark Grade A building in the heart of the city’s Exchange District.

Introducing Warwick by Woodpecker Flooring: Luxurious, Durable, and Waterproof Design Panels
Family-run wood floor brand Woodpecker Flooring is redefining elegance with its new collection of opulent design panels.

Maslow Capital Provides £122M Financing for Abbey Wood Mixed-Use Regeneration Project
Specialist real estate finance provider Maslow Capital has provided a £122 million development finance facility to Definition Capital, supporting the delivery of a major mixed-use regeneration scheme in Abbey Wood, South-East London.

Explore Threads in Common Artwork at Fitzrovia Quarter’s Art Season Celebration in London
To celebrate the art season in London, Fitzrovia Quarter has unveiled a striking new hand-painted, 13.

Archilink Ltd Expands into Manchester with Technology-Driven Architectural Surveying Services
Archilink Ltd, an architectural surveying company headquartered in Aberdeen, has achieved significant growth in 2025 and is now expanding to Manchester, reflecting another strong year of growth for the business.

South Wales Youth Secure Apprenticeships Through Wynne Construction and Itec Partnership
Young people in South Wales have secured apprenticeships and enhanced their skillsets on a multi-million-pound development courtesy of a partnership between a leading construction firm and a major UK learning provider.

Midlands Contractor Begins Construction on Sustainable Family Contact Centre in Worksop
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has started works for a new purpose-built family contact centre in Worksop, providing vital support services for vulnerable children, young people, and families across the county.

Porcelain Superstore Launches Regency Collection of Neoclassical Wall Tiles
Independent tile retailer Porcelain Superstore is channelling its inner-Bridgerton as it launches a new wall tile collection.

Greenbox JV Secures Planning for Major Logistics Hub Expansion in North Yorkshire
Greenbox JV continues its rapid nationwide expansion with another major win: full reserved matters planning consent has been secured with North Yorkshire Council (NYC) for GB181, a new 181,742 sq ft Grade-A logistics and industrial unit at Greenbox Thirsk, North…

Lucent Glasgow: Orion Capital’s Sustainable Grade A Office Development Completes in Key Market
Orion Capital Managers is pleased to announce the practical completion of Lucent Glasgow.

Knights Expands Chelmsford Team with Residential Property Specialist Sarah-Louise Green
Knights, the UK’s regional legal and professional services business, has strengthened its team in Chelmsford with the appointment of Residential Property Partner Sarah-Louise Green.

Quooker UK Opens New Manchester HQ with Experience Centre to Drive Growth
Quooker UK has officially unveiled its new purpose-built headquarters with experience centre in the heart of Manchester, marking a major milestone in the brand’s expansion journey. This launch follows a strategic £5.

Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal Advances Regional Development in Northern England and Southern Scotland
Communities from across the North of England and South of Scotland came together on October 13 at Carlisle Civic Centre to celebrate the progress of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal’s Place Programme.

Cheshire’s World-Class Tourism Praised by VisitEngland Chair During Visit to Iconic Attractions
Lady Victoria Borwick, Chair of VisitEngland’s Advisory Board, has praised Cheshire and Warrington’s tourism sector as “world class, diverse and full of warmth” following a three-day visit meeting local leaders and exploring the county’s attractions.

Harrison Spinks Achieves Sustainability Milestones
Fifth-generation luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has published its 2025 Impact Report, which celebrates record progress in sustainability and social impact, including reducing emissions, planting thousands of trees and handcrafting hundreds of beds for children in poverty.

Lambert Smith Hampton Leeds Office Expands with New Talent in Building Consultancy and Office Agency
Lambert Smith Hampton’s (LSH) Leeds office has recently welcomed a group of three new joiners, including graduate surveyors and a placement student across its Building Consultancy and Office Agency services.

Andrew Martin Unveils 29th Interior Design Review Celebrating Global Talent and Innovation
Global design brand Andrew Martin launches of the 29th volume of its celebrated Interior Design Review.

OP Appointed to Deliver Refurbishment of Cooper Parry’s New London Headquarters
OP has been appointed to deliver the comprehensive refurbishment of accounting firm Cooper Parry’s new London headquarters.

The Gresham Aparthotel Earns Dual Nominations at 2026 Serviced Apartment Awards
The Gresham Aparthotel in Leicester has achieved a significant milestone by being shortlisted for the prestigious Serviced Apartment Awards 2026, following its previous win in 2023.

Millers Quay at Wirral Waters wins prestigious Pineapples Award
Last night, Millers Quay at Wirral Waters was named winner of the ‘Building’ category at The Pineapples Awards, recognising its outstanding contribution to place-making, community impact and design excellence.