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Old railway arches to provide for new businesses

Old railway arches are often left to dilapidate, however, Pexhurst has partnered with The Arch Company to help refurbish 1,000 arches across the UK, and use them to provide a space for businesses.

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SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

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Kier Property acquires developable land in Bognor Regis

Under Kier Property’s new joint venture with PGIM, it has purchased 8.9acres of developable land in Bognor Regis.

Hidden homes: The part refurb has to play in new housing provision

The current housing shortage, and how we tackle it, is an ongoing hot topic within the industry – but should new-build alone be the answer? Carl Yale, refurbishment director at Lovell, believes there is great potential in empty or under-utilised buildings around the country.

Morrison Construction begins work on £20m Build to Rent scheme

Morrison Construction’s Building Central business has begun work on a new £20m Build to Rent (BTR) scheme.

£75,000 awarded by HS2 for Crown Wharf Theatre refurbishment  

HS2 has awarded the Crown Wharf Theatre in Stone £75,000 to help build a new auditorium and community space for the town.

LFA and RDT launch third edition of Pews and Perches design competition

The London Festival of Architecture and the Royal Docks Team have launched the third edition of the Pews and Perches design competition, which invites architecture and design students, recent graduates, and emerging practitioners to deliver bespoke public benches to the Royal Docks.

Plans submitted for 600 homes in Goole as part of £150m regeneration

Beal Homes has submitted plans for 600 new homes in Goole to complete a major residential regeneration scheme.

DBR bags historic Crystal Palace Subway restoration contract

Heritage construction contractor, DBR Ltd, announces it has won the contract to restore the historic Crystal Palace Subway.

MSPS announce ‘record set’ of end of year performance results

Morgan Sindall Property Services (MSPS) has announced its end of year performance for 2021, showcasing a ‘record set of results’ for the construction and regeneration group.

£9.7 million affordable housing development in Norfolk under construction

United Living New Homes’ subsidiary, Partner Construction, is building 73 affordable homes for a new housing development in Norfolk.

Willmott Dixon begins work on £5m Kibworth recycling site

Willmott Dixon has started works on-site at Kibworth Recycling and Household Waste Site to modernise and expand the facility.

Centrepoint receives £3M to build homes for young homeless people

Centrepoint receives £3M donation from Julia and Hans Rausing to build homes for young homeless people in London and Manchester.

Women in Planning opens new Central Scotland Branch

Women in Planning has announced it is launching a new Central Scotland branch in response to growing interest within Edinburgh.

New addition to Homes England’s Dynamic Purchasing System

Housebuilder Harron Homes is the latest to join Homes England’s new Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

Archaeologists uncover ancient burial mound at Oxford Uni’s ‘lost college’  

Archaeologists who uncovered Oxford University’s ‘lost college’ believe that they have discovered a 4,000-year-old ancient burial mound beneath it.

Pocket Living secures planning permission for Pocket homes in Lambeth

Pocket Living has received planning permission to deliver 35 one-bedroom Pocket homes for first-time buyers in Lambeth.

GMI to build £32 million Setl residential development in Birmingham

Situated in Birmingham’s historic jewellery quarter, the ‘SETL’ residential development will be made up of 101 apartments and 2,350 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space.

Procurement for education and community buildings made easy

The pandemic has highlighted the effect of the built environment on our mental and physical health, whether in our homes, schools, offices or community buildings.

Merit to deliver new £30m Antibody Drug Conjugate manufacturing facility

Offsite construction specialist Merit Health has been appointed by Piramal to deliver their new £30m Antibody Drug Conjugate manufacturing facility expansion project in Grangemouth.

Swanley leisure centre ‘White Oak’ now open

The Swanley leisure centre is the result of a two-year long project and aims to provide a community space that serves the diverse local residents.

BRAC Contracts hands over new mixed reality film studio

BRAC Contracts has announced the completion and handover of a new mixed-reality film studio and supporting facilities to global motion picture media specialist ARRI, alongside its existing facilities in Uxbridge.

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