Construction News
27/01/2025
Cheltenham To Host 'Future Fit Homes' Event
Cheltenham will host Future Fit Homes on February 8, 2025, a free event designed to help homeowners and prospective buyers explore ways to make their homes more sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective.
Organised by Planet Cheltenham in partnership with From The Ground Up and sponsored by Redbridge & Sons Property Services, the event will bring together local experts, trusted installers, and energy professionals to showcase retrofitting solutions. Part-funded by UK Government's UKSPF funds and the South West Net Zero Hub, the initiative aims to empower residents to make informed decisions about improving their homes.
Attendees can explore a range of options, including solar panels, insulation, heat pumps, double glazing, rainwater collection, and battery storage. Experts from organisations such as the Severn Wye Energy Agency will be on hand to offer unbiased advice on the latest energy-saving technologies and available grants.
The event will feature expert-led sessions designed to provide practical, actionable advice on improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive tailored recommendations from industry professionals.
Organised by Planet Cheltenham in partnership with From The Ground Up and sponsored by Redbridge & Sons Property Services, the event will bring together local experts, trusted installers, and energy professionals to showcase retrofitting solutions. Part-funded by UK Government's UKSPF funds and the South West Net Zero Hub, the initiative aims to empower residents to make informed decisions about improving their homes.
Attendees can explore a range of options, including solar panels, insulation, heat pumps, double glazing, rainwater collection, and battery storage. Experts from organisations such as the Severn Wye Energy Agency will be on hand to offer unbiased advice on the latest energy-saving technologies and available grants.
The event will feature expert-led sessions designed to provide practical, actionable advice on improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive tailored recommendations from industry professionals.
28/01/2025
Regal has submitted plans to redevelop the Great North Leisure Park in Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet following the purchase of the site in March 2023.
The project will transform over 11 acres of neglected and outdated site into a vibrant, sustainable neighbourhood and a destination for
28/01/2025
Robertson Construction Yorkshire & East Midlands has announced two key leadership appointments, promoting Sean Woodcock to Operations Director and welcoming Ben Brown as Commercial Director.
The pair will play a pivotal role in driving the company's delivery of high-quality projects across a wide r
28/01/2025
Vistry Group has purchased a site in Worcester from Bloor Homes, paving the way for the construction of 233 new homes.
The site, which already has outline planning permission, is part of the larger Elgar Park development, a thriving community established by Bloor Homes. Vistry has secured reserved
28/01/2025
Plans for the second phase of Kirklees Council's Our Cultural Heart development received a green light today, paving the way for a flagship new museum and art gallery in Huddersfield town centre.
Construction on Phase One of Our Cultural Heart, led by contractor BAM, is now well underway, with the
28/01/2025
Sir Robert McAlpine has been named main works contractor for Tata Steel's £1.25 billion investment in low-CO2 steel production at the Port Talbot steelworks.
The company will oversee civil, structural, and building works for the construction of a new electric arc furnace-based facility capable of p
28/01/2025
JTRE London has named JRL Group as the principal contractor for the £400m 220 Blackfriars Road project, a landmark mixed-use development in partnership with Southwark Charities.
JRL Group's £30 million contract includes piling, the construction of the basement box and the delivery of the superstruc
28/01/2025
Henry Boot has announced that its land promotion and planning arm, Hallam Land, has completed the sale of a combined 365 residential plots in Oxfordshire and Kent to housebuilders Mulberry Homes and Taylor Wimpey.
In the first transaction, Hallam sold a freehold site in Ambrosden, Oxfordshire, with
28/01/2025
Network Rail has completed the replacement of a 150-year-old bridge carrying Downs Park Road and Bodney Road over the railway in Hackney, ensuring the safety of both passengers and road users.
The old bridge, which was in poor condition, was replaced to prevent potential short-notice disruptions. D
28/01/2025
Garage with Annexe accommodation.
As the demand for multi-generational living spaces continues to rise, The Classic Barn Company have an innovative solution for creating beautiful and functional annexes using oak framed garages.
Using an
28/01/2025
Bristol City Council has announced the temporary closure of the May Walk footpath and the footbridge section of Victor Street Railway Bridge in St Philip’s for emergency maintenance.
The closure will begin on Monday, 3 February 2025, and is expected to last up to six months.
The decision follows r