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Amey Rail acquires Carillion’s Network Rail contracts

A significant number of Carillion’s Network Rail contracts have been acquired by Amey Rail Limited; the successful sale provides reassurance to many in the rail industry and continuity for projects around the country

BISPA-in-London pipework awareness workshops prove to be a success

The Building and Industrial Services Pipework Academy (BISPA) recently held their inaugural BISPA-in-London pipework awareness workshops to educate and train end users and specifiers, to create awareness on the importance of ensuring correct specifications in pipework systems

Ambitious Homelessness Reduction Act to reform homeless risk

For the first time, prisons, probation services, Jobcentres and NHS Trusts will be among the organisations that have a duty to help those at risk of becoming homeless and refer them to a housing authority, Minister for Homelessness Heather Wheeler confirmed today (22 February)

North West Women in Planning hosts second event

The North West division of the Women in Planning Network, aimed at supporting and empowering women working in the planning industry, is hosting its second event, ‘Plan your Career’, in Manchester

A14 IDT Supply Chain Values Awards

Mick George discuss the recent A14 IDT Supply Chain Values Awards, including their award for collaborative working for delivering a diverse range of services...

Data highlights mortgage trends in London and Northern Ireland

New data reveals stagnant growth for first-time buyer mortgages in London in the fourth quarter of 2017, while Northern Ireland experiences a 17.4% surge in first-time buyer mortgages for the same period

Spotlight on…air pollution launched by the Considerate Constructors Scheme

A survey by the Considerate Constructors Scheme has revealed an urgent need for greater awareness and understanding of air pollution across the construction industry

Invesco secure funding for build to rent scheme in Liverpool

Invesco real estate has secured forward funding for a large scale built to rent (BtR) scheme in Liverpool city centre

Ion submit planning application for i9 office building

Liverpool property developer, Ion, has submitted a Planning Application for the proposed i9 building on Railway Drive, Wolverhampton

Barking Riverside regeneration receives £500m boost

London’s Barking Riverside, one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects, receives £500m for transport links, parkland and other community facilities – alongside almost 11,000 homes

Over 423,000 homes with planning permission waiting to be built

According to recent research, over 423,000 homes which have received planning permission are still waiting to be built

Babraham Research Campus – Mick George Ltd Earthworks

Mick George Ltd discuss their involvement on the Babraham Research Campus, completing earthworks on the site as part of the £35million pound extension. Construction works...

BLP Insurance support new housing redress system

Following the launch of the Government’s consultation to improve redress in the housing sector and the introduction of a single housing ombudsman, Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance, comments on the importance of giving buyers of new build homes a streamlined process for redress

UK developers squander £20m a year on development finance loans

UK developers are squandering £20m a year on interest they don’t need to pay, according to new research from specialist packager, Thistle Finance

Government to improve housing complaints system

Dissatisfied tenants and homeowners across the country may be offered support as the government considers options to ensure that no-one is left battling with their landlord or builder to resolve housing complaints, Housing Secretary Sajid Javid has announced

Natta Building use Perfect Manhole system in Covent Garden Plaza project

Natta Building, the progressive independent contracting group were appointed as subcontractor for the New Covent Garden Plaza project in Covent Garden, for the Vinci/St Modwen joint venture

Carillion collapse: Investors ‘fled for the hills’

Carillion's major shareholders were "fleeing for the hills" as the company headed for disaster, MPs have said

Twycross Zoo’s “Concrete Jungle” using precast concrete walling

Precast Concrete Walling Products provided by FP McCann have been used to create the new chimpanzee habitat at Twycross Zoo.

Community Land Trusts to provide affordable housing in London

The Mayor of London has announced plans to use Community Land Trusts to make use of unused real-estate to create affordable homes The idea is...

Avebury Boulevard Development involving Mick George Ltd

Commencement works are imminent on the ‘100 Avebury Boulevard development’ in Milton Keynes, with Earthworks being conducted by Mick George Ltd on behalf of...

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