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Caledonia partners with NatWest to secure £75m of sustainable funding

Caledonia Housing Association, with support from NatWest, has secured £75m of sustainable funding to further its commitment to building sustainable housing and becoming a carbon-neutral organisation.

How cities are changing shape and adopting new urban design principles

The pandemic has changed the way we work, travel and interact - and cities need to change too to avoid becoming ghost towns. Dr David Cleevely, chair of the Cambridge Ahead NECE project, discusses new research that examines how the city can experiment with new urban design principles and transport.

Eric Wright completes refurbishment of NHS Wesham Rehabilitation Centre

New NHS mental health centre opens its doors in Wesham, Lancashire, as Eric Wright Construction completes the refurbishment of Wesham Rehabilitation Centre.

HMS gets green light for Newton Community Hospital redevelopment

HMS has announced that it will be redeveloping the former Newton Community Hospital by building 39 affordable apartments.

SPIE appointed by NSS to deliver five year facility management contract

SPIE has been appointed by NHS National Services Scotland to deliver a five-year facility management contract across 9 National Services Scotland (NSS) properties in Glasgow, Scotland.

Time-lapse footage shows latest progress on new Home Group HQ in Newcastle

Recent time-lapse footage showcases recent progress made on the new Home Group HQ in Newcastle, being delivered by Ask Real Estate and BAM Construction.

Improving the management of construction variations

It is no secret that construction variations commonly cause delays and disputes in the industry, quickly transforming what might have been a relatively straightforward project into one with unmanageable complications. So how can variations be managed more efficiently and effectively?.

The role of design concepts in driving positive change

Innovate UK KTN launched its Design Innovation Network just last month. Abi Hird, its founder and design specialist at Innovate UK KTN, discusses the purpose of the network, design concepts and what good design looks like in practice.

G F Tomlinson completes medical physics bunker to house UK’s first neutron facility

G F Tomlinson has built a new medical physics bunker at the University of Birmingham to house the UK’s first High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility.

Work commences on EPC A-rated Hayfield Grove Development

Hayfield has started construction on its first EPC A-rated, £20m Hayfield Grove Development, which will feature 55 zero-carbon ready homes in Hallow, Worcestershire.

Faircloth Construction appointed to build logistics unit in Park Royal, West London

Faircloth Construction has been appointed by GLi to build PR1, a 56,115 sq ft logistics warehouse in Park Royal, West London.

Drone footage showcases progress on Morgan Sindall Summerdown SEN School

Morgan Sindall has released drone footage of the recent progress made on the new Summerdown SEN School, Eastbourne.

Cala Homes secures two sites to deliver 200 new homes in West Sussex and Surrey

Cala Homes has exchanged contracts on two sites with the potential to deliver 200 new homes in West Sussex and Surrey.

Glencar appointed to construct 117,000 sq ft speculative scheme at Blythe Valley Park

Frasers Property has appointed Glencar to build three high specification industrial/logistics units at Blythe Valley Park.

Spencer Group is underway with construction of White Rose Railway Station

Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group has commenced construction on White Rose Railway Station, a new £26.5 million station in south Leeds.

Construction product manufacturers post-Brexit: A tale of two symbols

Since Britain’s exit from the EU, many things have changed for construction product manufacturers and those specifying those products for use in our buildings.

The benefits of using timber products from start to finish

Timber products offer a number of benefits from design to construction and innovation.

Hilltop Credit Partners completes £33m loan for newbuild residential development

Hilltop Credit Partners has announced a new partnership with MCAP Global Finance (UK) LLP, and have provided a £33m loan for newbuild residential development in Worcester.

Recom announces £600m framework for ethical regeneration schemes

Construction project management consultancy RECOM Solutions is celebrating major boost with £600m framework for ethical regeneration schemes.

Calma Group marks 10th anniversary with new hotel in Manchester costing £200m

Leading fast-track hotel fit out and refurbishment company Calma Group is building a new hotel in Manchester to mark its landmark 10th anniversary.

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