March 2021

RIBA Endorses House of Commons Report on Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes

22nd March 2021

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee’s (EAC) report, ‘Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes’. RIBA President, Alan Jones, said: “This is a timely and well-reasoned

HS2 Fund Supports Warwick Arts Centre 20:20 Project

19th March 2021

Warwick Arts Centre has been successful in its bid to the HS2 Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and has secured £250,000 towards its Warwick 20:20 project. The project involves replacing the existing cinema with new

BT Confirms FTTP Build Plan to 20 Million Premises

19th March 2021

Ofcom has this morning published its statement on the Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review (“WFTMR”) that sets out how Ofcom will regulate telecom fixed access services for the 5 years from 1 April 2021. A

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Esh Group and Learning Curve Group Join Forces to Support Jobseekers into Construction Careers

19th March 2021

A new programme which will provide over 400 people displaced by the pandemic a pathway into the construction industry is set to launch on Monday, 22nd March. Esh Group and Learning Curve Group (LCG) have

Unite Students Appoints New Chief Customer Officer

18th March 2021

Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation, is today announcing the appointment of a new Chief Customer Officer. Karan Khanna was previously the Managing Director for UK and Ireland at InterContinental Hotels

Balfour Beatty Publishes 2020 Gender Pay Report

18th March 2021

Balfour Beatty has today published its 2020 Gender Pay Report. The statutory report, an annual publication for employers with 250 or more employees, analyses the difference between the average pay of male and female employees

Construction Begins on MHA’s Mixed-Use Development Site in Fleet: Beacon Trade Park

18th March 2021

MHA has today announced the start of construction at Beacon Trade Park, its purpose-built development site conveniently located in Church Crookham, Fleet. Acquired by MHA in 2015 , when it was occupied by Vertu as their

Esh Construction Completes Entrance to UK’s Largest Industrial Zone

18th March 2021

A new state-of-the-art gatehouse and entrance which will service the UK’s largest and most-connected industrial zone, at the heart of the Teesside Freeport, has been completed. The gatehouse at the Teesworks industrial site was officially

Programme to Deliver Carbon Efficient Accommodation Recognised in MOD Sanctuary Awards

17th March 2021

Landmarc Support Services (Landmarc), the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Reds10 have been recognised for their commitment to sustainable construction in the annual Ministry of Defence (MOD) Sanctuary Awards. The award was announced on 16

New HS2 Pilot Project Swaps Steel for Retired Wind Turbine Blades to Reinforce Concrete

16th March 2021

Worn-out wind turbine blades destined for the incinerator will instead be used to create carbon-friendly reinforced concrete on Britain’s new high speed rail network, HS2 Ltd has said. The innovative project will swap steel rebar,