
EDGE Completes £26.5 Million Endoscopy Unit at Lincoln County Hospital
EDGE, a prominent property and construction consultancy, has finalised the construction of a £26.

Jihlava Unveils New Municipal Arena as a Dynamic Centre for Sport and Culture
CHYBÍK + KRIŠTOF have completed the Jihlava Municipal Arena, a significant architectural project that enhances the Czech city’s sporting, cultural, and civic landscape.

Birdie Fortescue Partners with Prolog Fulfilment to Enhance Global Distribution
Birdie Fortescue, a luxury homeware brand, has appointed Prolog Fulfilment as its global fulfilment partner to support its expanding international presence.

AskRose brings on 16 staff and pushes Bruntwood building to 100% capacity
Pensions reclaim specialist AskRose is creating 16 jobs to nearly double the headcount at its Altrincham headquarters as part of a major expansion.

MEC Consulting Group Expands with New London Office to Support Growing Demand
MEC Consulting Group, a multi-disciplinary technical consultancy, has inaugurated its fifth office in London, located at Percy House on Gresse Street in Fitzrovia.

Willmott Dixon Completes Structural Frame of £140m Derriford Emergency Care Building
Willmott Dixon has reached a key milestone by topping out the £140 million Emergency Care Building at Derriford Hospital, marking the structural completion of the first Wave 1 scheme under the New Hospital Programme to commence main construction.

UKREiiF Backs 165,000 Reasons Campaign to Address Child Homelessness in Temporary Accommodation
UKREiiF has confirmed its sponsorship of 165,000 Reasons, a national initiative aimed at improving conditions for children living in temporary housing across the UK.

Pulse Consult Appoints Billie Wallace-Moth as Director to Lead East Midlands Residential Expansion
Pulse Consult, an independent construction consultancy, has enhanced its senior leadership by appointing Billie Wallace-Moth as director of its East Midlands Hub.

Essential Site Skills Urges Construction Industry to Prioritise Career Progression Amid Technical Education Reforms
Construction training provider Essential Site Skills has emphasised the need for employers to create clear career progression opportunities for young people entering the sector, following recent government reforms aimed at enhancing technical education.

Porcelain Superstore Launches Salcombe Cotto Tile with Rustic Charm and Practical Design
Porcelain Superstore has introduced Salcombe Cotto, a new tile that combines earthy tones, a subtle worn pattern, and affordability, making it suitable for both wall and floor applications.

University of Salford’s Faraday Building Set for Major Refurbishment as Part of Crescent Salford Regeneration
Plans to refurbish the Faraday building, located within the University of Salford’s estate, have been approved, paving the way for its transformation into a modern workspace for professional services staff.

EDGE Secures Key Role in University of Leeds’ Construction Framework
EDGE, a prominent property and construction consultancy, has been appointed to the University of Leeds’ newly established Construction Professional Services Framework.

Oxygen Activeplay Launches £2 Million Indoor Activity Park in Crawley
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 Supports SES Water’s Biodiversity Net Gain for Croydon Pumping Station
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.

Crown Roof Tiles Board Tours New £20 Million Manufacturing Plant in Burton on Trent
Senior executives from Crown Roof Tiles Group, representing the USA and Mexico, recently visited Russell Roof Tiles’ manufacturing site in Burton on Trent to inspect the completion of a new multimillion-pound facility. This investment, exceeding £20 million, has transformed the…

British Upholstery Brand Planted Unveils Alice Chair in Collaboration with Sgrinhouse
Planted, a British upholstery company renowned for its traditional craftsmanship, has introduced the Alice chair, created in partnership with hand screen-printing studio Sgrinhouse.

Oliver Bonas to Launch New Store at Lakeside Shopping Centre
Oliver Bonas, the British independent lifestyle retailer, has confirmed it will open a new store at Lakeside Shopping Centre this month.

Stantec Appointed to Lead Tees Valley’s New Spatial Development Strategy
Stantec has been selected to spearhead the creation of the Tees Valley Combined Authority’s (TVCA) spatial development strategy, marking a significant step in regional planning.

AND Capital Ventures and Forshaw Land & Property Group Launch £185 million Fund for Northern England Housing Projects
AND Capital Ventures has partnered with Forshaw Land & Property Group to establish a new residential development and investment fund valued at up to £185 million, targeting projects across the North of England.

£10m Government Fund Boosts Black Country High Streets
Black Country Chamber of Commerce chief executive Sarah Moorhouse has welcomed a £10 million Government fund aimed at revitalising the region’s high streets, while calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to continue supporting local businesses.

Prestige Interiors Highlights Urgency of School Refurbishments Ahead of September Term
As the new academic year approaches, Prestige Interiors, a specialist in commercial refurbishment, has emphasised the critical need for schools to focus on upgrading their learning environments during the summer break.

HBC Completes The Spark, National Centre for Child Health Technology in Sheffield
HBC Construction Limited has finalised the development of The Spark, the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT), located at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. The £17 million facility, spanning around 43,000 square feet, is scheduled to become operational later this…

A $300,000 Duvet? Inside Norway’s Luxury Bedding Secret
Since 1956, the Stene family of Trondheim, Norway, has been quietly crafting bespoke down duvets renowned for their exceptional comfort and quality.

Jones Bros Completes £15 Million Kinmel Bay Coastal Defence Upgrade
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has finalised a significant £15 million coastal defence project at Kinmel Bay, North Wales, aimed at protecting over 2,000 homes and businesses from flooding.

Hug Rug and Graham & Brown Unite to Launch Eco-Friendly Rug Collection Celebrating British Craftsmanship
Hug Rug, known for pioneering washable rugs, has teamed up with Graham & Brown, a UK interiors brand with an 80-year design heritage, to release a new collection that highlights British manufacturing and design excellence.

Road Safety Advances Reduce Vehicle Occupant Casualties by Nearly Half, Yet Vulnerable Road Users Now Represent Majority of Serious Injuries and Deaths
New research from Angelica Solutions reveals a significant disparity in road safety improvements between vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users in England.

Cadwyn Clwyd Injects Over £1 Million into Flintshire Tourism Sector
Tourism enterprises in Flintshire have received a substantial financial boost through two rounds of funding facilitated by Cadwyn Clwyd, a social enterprise working in partnership with Flintshire County Council and Business Wales.

UKREiiF to Host Dedicated Healthcare Day as Part of 2027 Event
UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum) will introduce a specialised Healthcare Day at its 2027 event, scheduled for 18–20 May in Leeds.