Victorian Building Restoration Brings New Homes to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
An ornate Victorian building has been given a new lease of life after being lovingly restored to provide new homes in the heart of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter.
Willmott Dixon Secures £15.3M Catterick Town Centre Redevelopment Contract to Enhance Community Facilities
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £15.3 million contract by North Yorkshire Council to transform Catterick town centre, creating new facilities for both the military community at Britain’s largest garrison and thousands of local residents.
Rainton Construction Begins £20.5M Transformation of Glasgow’s Iconic George Square
Rainton Construction Scotland has started work on the £20.5 million transformation of Glasgow’s ‘iconic’ George Square and surrounding streets.
Peel Ports Clydeport Enhances Wind Turbine Handling with £3M Infrastructure Investment
Peel Ports Clydeport has welcomed its largest ever turbines to a key facility for the renewable energy sector following a recent £3m investment in infrastructure.
Global transport and infrastructure leaders join forces to offer Dublin a transformative metro system
FCC, Meridiam, John Laing, RATP Dev and Alstom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formally establishing a consortium to bid for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of Dublin’s MetroLink.
York Trial Showcases Biodiverse Turf’s Boost to Pollinator Activity and Ecosystem Health
A technology-led trial between York businesses AgriSound, a leading provider of smart listening devices for pollinator monitoring in the UK, and Rolawn®, the UK’s leading supplier of turf and topsoil, has revealed compelling new evidence of the ecological value of biodiverse turf.
Peel Waters appoint GRAHAM as the contractor to deliver £71million of infrastructure works at Central Docks, Liverpool Waters
Waterside regeneration specialists, Peel Waters, have appointed construction company GRAHAM as the main contractor for the infrastructure works at Central Docks – the largest brownfield site in Liverpool, and the largest of the five planned neighbourhoods within Peel’s wider, emerging…
SELECT Professionals’ Day 2025 Focuses on Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality at V&A Dundee
The topical issues of ventilation and indoor air quality will be the central themes of this year’s SELECT Professionals’ Day, as senior construction leaders gather at the V&A Dundee on 18 September 2025 to discuss the latest developments shaping the built environment.
New Timber Frame Guide From James Hardie Featuring Innovative Fermacell®
James Hardie, the world’s number one producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement cladding and backerboard, and a market leader in Europe for fibre gypsum products, has launched a comprehensive new guide for incorporating products of James Hardie and its…
Wales Clean Growth Map Reveals £9 Billion Renewable Energy Investment Opportunity
Net Zero Industry Wales(NZIW) and RenewableUK Cymru have unveiled a landmark ‘Wales Clean Growth Map’ — highlighting a £9 billion investment opportunity for Wales’ renewable energy projects and low-carbon industries.
Knights Opens State-of-the-Art Uxbridge Office to Support Expansion in Thames Valley Region
Knights, the UK’s regional legal and professional services business, has moved into its new first-class office at Belmont House in Uxbridge.
North West PROPS Awards donates sensory teddy bears to North West schools
Disabled children at SEND schools across the North West are receiving a little extra comfort thanks to a heartwarming donation from supporters of the North West PROPS Awards.
Innovative Road Construction in Blackpool Sets New Sustainability Benchmark
Road surfacing contractor Multipave has set a new benchmark for environmentally responsible road construction, using a combined solution that mixes recycled aggregates with Tarmac’s innovative surface course, as part of a groundbreaking 4,500m² carriageway reconstruction project for Blackpool Council.
Property Sense Secures £2M Investment to Expand PropTech Solutions in UK Rental Market
Property Sense, the PropTech-driven lettings specialist, has successfully secured £1M of investment to advance ambitious plans and is now extending the round by a further £1M due to oversubscription and early-stage VC interest. The Stockport business has closed its £1…
Explore Capability Brown’s Timeless Landscapes at Weston Park Exhibition
A stunning exhibition celebrating the influence of the country’s most famous landscape designer in more than 300 years has opened at a stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border whose grounds he designed.
Sheffield Regeneration Project Delivers 98 New Affordable Homes in Manor Area
A Sheffield regeneration partnership is delivering 98 new affordable homes in the Manor area of the city.
Jones Bros Key Role in £2.4 Billion NeuConnect UK-Germany Energy Link Project
A leading civil engineering firm has played a key role on the £2.
Willmott Dixon to Build Net-Zero Passivhaus Primary School in South Wales
Willmott Dixon has signed a contract with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to deliver a new English medium primary school in Glyn-coch, South Wales, adding to its growing portfolio of Passivhaus projects.
Kent Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of Exceed to Lead in Offshore Decommissioning Market
Kent, the global integrated energy services partner, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Exceed (XCD) Holdings Limited, a world-class provider of well management, sub surface and decommissioning engineering services.
Celebrate Creativity at Chester’s Storyhouse Elders Festival October 2025
Storyhouse Elders Festival is back in Chester for five uplifting days of music, theatre, talks, photography, workshops, wellness and craft all celebrating creativity in later life.
Helping It Happen Awards 2025: Spotlight on Scotland’s Rural Innovators and Community Champions
Scotland’s rural champions are once again stepping into the spotlight as the shortlist for the Helping It Happen Awards 2025 is unveiled today.
UK Construction Week Birmingham 2025: Focus on Sustainability, Net Zero, and Decarbonisation
The construction industry’s role and responsibilities in relation to climate change, Net Zero and decarbonisation will come under the spotlight once again at the 10th anniversary show of UK Construction Week Birmingham (September 30th to October 2nd), when the UK’s…
Stunning Glass Automotive Gallery Unveiled for Salon Privé 20th Anniversary at Blenheim Palace
With little over a week to go, Salon Privé has given guests a preview of this year’s spectacular centrepiece of the show – a stunning Automotive Gallery, made of 1,206 panes of glass.
Rhyl Seafront Revival: Major Regeneration Enhances Tourism and Community Spaces
Rhyl’s seafront is experiencing a dynamic revival with a series of regeneration milestones delivering a major impact for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Russell Roof Tiles Partners with NHBC to Address UK Construction Skills Shortage
Roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is supporting the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-build homes, in its ambition to address skills shortages within construction.
Instarmac Collaborates with CITB to Promote Apprenticeship Opportunities and Funding for UK Employers
Instarmac, the Tamworth-based manufacturer behind the UltraTile and UltraCrete brands, is partnering with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to help raise awareness of opportunities provided by the CITB’s apprenticeship scheme for UK employers.
IHG Expands Luxury Portfolio with Manchester Deansgate Hotel Launch
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, is proud to announce the latest addition to its luxury portfolio: The Manchester Deansgate Hotel.
Six-Figure Investment Fuels Bam Boo’s Growth in Liverpool
Brunch and cocktail bar business Bam Boo has expanded with a new venue in Liverpool following a six-figure investment, creating 15 jobs across the company.
Milton Keynes School Project Showcases Sustainable Design with Hardie Cladding
Elverby Primary is a recently completed three form entry school, which is part of the Milton Keynes East Strategic Urban Extension Development.
Media and signage giants Dragon Group unveil new director following significant investment
In a move that signals exciting times ahead at one of Wales’s fastest-growing companies, Dragon Group has appointed Chris Strong as its new Operations Director.
George Clarke Reflects on 10 Years as UK Construction Week Ambassador: Future Challenges and Opportunities
Architect, television presenter, lecturer and writer, George Clarke has been an ambassador of UK Construction Week since its inception in 2015.
Oxford United Stadium Plan Approved, Moving Closer to New 16,000-Seat Venue
Oxford United are delighted that our planning application for a new 16,000 capacity stadium on land north of the city has been approved by Cherwell District Council.
GFW Secures Sale of Iconic Newcastle Quayside Landmark
Specialist property consultancy GFW has facilitated the sale of a listed building in Newcastle, securing its future in the city.
Allison Homes Secures Approval for 53 New Homes in Shepshed at Finney Meadows Development
East Midlands housebuilder, Allison Homes, has been granted planning permission to build 53 high-quality new homes in Shepshed, marking another milestone in the company’s rapid growth.
Birmingham City University Unveils Sustainable Refurbishment of Benjamin Zephaniah Building by Overbury
Birmingham City University’s Education and Teacher Training provision has a new home following a high quality, sustainability-focused fit out from Overbury. The £11m refurbishment of Benjamin Zephaniah Building on the university’s City Centre campus was led by the specialist contractor,…
GRO Retail launches inaugural retail property awards
GRO Retail has launched the GRO Retail Property Awards, designed to recognise excellence across the UK’s retail property sector and celebrate the most impactful dealmaking, expansion, and industry activity.
Orbit Spaces Unveils Expanded Flexible Workspace at King Street, Manchester
Orbit Spaces has significantly enlarged its District workspace at 55 King Street in Manchester’s city centre, introducing a new floor that combines coworking areas, meeting rooms, and a versatile event space.
Humber Freeport’s £25m Seed Fund Spurs £170m Private Investment in Regional Industrial Projects
More than £170 million of private sector investment has been unlocked in the Humber region thanks to a £25 million seed capital fund provided by Humber Freeport.