Landmark Manchester Northern Quarter pub and boutique hotel reopens after major refurbishment
Salford-based brewery and pub retailer Hydes has re-opened its award-winning pub and boutique hotel, The Abel Heywood, based in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter, following a £200k refurbishment.
Everyturn Mental Health recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ in National Awards
The national mental health non-profit, Everyturn Mental Health, has been recognised as a Great Place To Work®, ranking as one of the top 100 large organisations in the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces™ list from Great Place To Work®.
Lucky Household to Soak Up the Sun Thanks to Generous Edinburgh Firm
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is giving away a £12,000 solar panel system in a bid to encourage more people to learn about the transition into renewables.
Dragon’s Den Investment Win Fuels British Glamping Pioneer’s Dome-Sweet-Dome Dream
An entrepreneur who won investment on the BBC TV show, Dragon’s Den, is realising his glamping dream with support from Nuneaton-based geodome manufacturer, TruDomes.
Final Phase of Louth Development Gets Green Light, Capping Popular Charterpoint Project
The developer Charterpoint has sold the 12-acre site off Daisy Way to housebuilder Snape Properties, allowing work to begin on the final 90 homes for the Westfield Park development in Louth.
Liverpool Bets Big on Life Sciences: Massive Investment Zone to Create Thousands of Jobs
Liverpool City Region outlined plans for an ambitious Investment Zone focused on expanding the Sci-Tech Daresbury campus and other projects to create thousands of jobs and establish the region as a global innovation superpower in health and life sciences.
Seaside Sustainability: Pioneer Green Hotel Invests Millions in Luxury Eco-Expansion
The Salthouse Hotel, a pioneer in sustainable hospitality, has announced a £3.
Expert team appointed as £30bn plan to create UK’s first zero carbon cluster in the North West moves forward
Experts have been appointed to establish an organization to oversee clean energy projects aimed at making the North West and North Wales the UK’s first net zero carbon industrial cluster by 2040. A £30bn plan for the North West and…
Preserving Furniture and Tradition: Top UK Repair Firm Becomes Newest Livery Company Member
The UK’s largest furniture repair business, the Emmiera Group, has joined The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, as a corporate member.
A Tranquil Oasis Opens Its Doors in Leeds’ Merrion Centre
The Merrion Centre has unveiled “The Library,” a new, dedicated free space offering customers a serene environment inspired by the ambiance of a traditional library, located in the heart of the main mall.
Apprentices, Innovators and Legends: UKCW Role Models Campaign Crowns Construction’s Champions
UK Construction Week has announced a new three-category format for its Role Models campaign to recognize rising stars, pioneers, and icons in the construction industry.
Sustainability Hits High Note: Watford Colosseum Refurb Aims for Net Zero
Watford Colosseum, a historic live entertainment venue, is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment by Morgan Sindall Construction to modernize and upgrade it while preserving its heritage.
Affordable Housing Returns to Blackford for First Time in Over 60 Years
Work is underway on the first new social rent affordable homes to be built within Blackford in over 60 years.
North Wales Firms Offered Funding to Chart Route to Net Zero
An innovative grant scheme is supporting Flintshire businesses on their journey to net zero.
Hardie® Architectural Panel chosen for Go Modular project
Beam Contracting, the high-end construction firm, has chosen to utilise the Hardie® Architectural Panel, a product from James Hardie, the world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, as part of its construction of ten…
Sweating in Style: Portsmouth Man Brings Sociable, Affordable Saunas to Backyards and Beaches
One of the biggest trends we saw in 2023 was the obsession with cold plunges, but this new trend, while bringing similar benefits, is a stark contrast.
New “Lego-Like” Beams from Akela Click Together for Quick Foundations
One of Scotland’s leading engineering specialists, Akela Ground Engineering (part of Akela Group), has launched an innovative precast concrete beam system which could dramatically speed up the delivery of new homes.
Constructing a Pathway to Prosperity: Scheme Levels the Playing Field for Aspiring Builders
The continued success of an Early Years’ Talent Scheme is helping a rapidly growing principal contractor bridge a skills gap accelerated by the impact of Brexit.
Instaloft Group’s The New Garage Store Launches Nationwide
The Instaloft Group launched The Garage Store, a new DIY garage storage brand, to provide customisable garage organisation products directly to consumers.
A Place to Simply Be: Manchester’s Altogether Otherwise ‘Hobby House’ Fosters Community and Creativity
Altogether Otherwise is a new community space in Manchester’s NOMA neighborhood that will offer creative workshops, gatherings, and hobby activities in a transformed printing house.
Bradford Builds for the Future: College Embarks on £29M Construction Boom
Bradford College has secured nearly £29 million in funding over the past two years for several major construction and renovation projects, including new facilities for T Levels, refurbishment of the Garden Mills building, and a new Future Technologies Centre.
Coffee Shop Chic: How Café Culture is Influencing Home Design
According to new research, coffee house-inspired interiors with warm, inviting elements will be a popular home decor trend in 2024.
Northern Grit: Manchester’s Industrial Past Inspires New Furniture Collection
Manchester-based Where Saints Go has unveiled a new 10-strong seating collection inspired by the rich industrial heritage of its hometown.
New Eco-Friendly Apartments Bring Sustainability and Accessibility to Old Trafford
Southway Housing Trust and McGoff Construction are working to deliver 80 new affordable and sustainable apartments on the site of derelict buildings near Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
British Upholstery Titan Whitemeadow Rejoins Ranks of Venerable Furniture Guild
Long-established British upholstery manufacturer Whitemeadow Furniture has rejoined The Furniture Makers’ Company as a corporate member, looking to play an active role in the furniture industry’s future after letting its membership lapse during the Covid pandemic.
New Affordable Housing Opens Doors in Historic Oxfordshire Hamlet
Blenheim Estate Homes is now accepting applications for three new shared ownership homes in Woodstock, offering an affordable pathway to homeownership for local residents. The two-bedroom homes start at £495,000.
Leeds’ 92 Degrees Opens Third Café in Boar Lane
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee will soon waft through downtown Leeds when 92 Degrees opens its newest location on Boar Lane in February.
Keon Homes Up the Wins: Builder Takes Top Honour for Regional Growth and Impact
One of the UK’s fastest growing developers of much-needed affordable housing and Extra Care schemes has secured a prestigious business prize. Keon Homes, which has gone from a standing start in 2019 to £40m turnover this year, beat off tough competition from Bond…
British Builder The Hill Group Bets Big on Housing Despite Economic Uncertainty
The Hill Group made significant investments in land and developments in 2023 to boost its pipeline by over 3,000 new homes across the South of England, demonstrating its commitment to growth despite economic uncertainty.
Science Minister breaks ground for Milton Park’s £40m Nebula development
The £40m Nebula development at Milton Park will provide high-tech R&D and office spaces to support the UK’s goal of becoming a science and technology superpower by 2030.
Building the Future: Major Construction Projects Promise Billions for Shropshire Region
The Project Pipeline event on March 22 will bring together construction companies across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin to showcase major upcoming projects and opportunities worth billions of pounds over the next decade.
Making Travel Accessible: Bus Company Rolls Out Innovative Hearing Aid Tech
To promote inclusion and meet accessibility regulations, a bus and coach operator has launched an innovative induction hearing loop system called ClearConnect to provide clear audio information directly to passengers’ hearing aids.
Lough Neagh Heritage Resilience Project Seeks to Safeguard Treasured Landscape with Lottery Funds
Lough Neagh Partnership has commenced a two-year project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop a ten-year plan for conserving and celebrating Lough Neagh’s landscape and heritage through stakeholder consultations and community engagement.
Topping Out Marks Major Milestone for NATO Communications Hub Relocation
Henry Brothers Construction held a topping out ceremony to mark progress on new facilities at Beacon Barracks in Staffordshire for 280 (NATO) Signal Squadron, the only British Army unit assigned to NATO, which is relocating from Dorset.
Innovative housing initiative underway in Gateshead
Construction of 62 new affordable homes, including 20 for Gateshead’s Jewish community, is underway in Gateshead, England through a collaboration between the local council, housing providers, and the Jewish community.
Purchase of Former Scottish Media Hub Sparks Excitement for Glasgow Waterfront Redevelopment
Property developer Downing has acquired the former Scottish headquarters of Reach PLC in Glasgow in a multimillion-pound deal, building on its recent acquisitions across the UK and allowing for significant expansion of its portfolio.
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.