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RIBA Calls on Architects to Pledge Support for Equity and Inclusion

15th October 2020

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today launched the RIBA Inclusion Charter and calls on architects and practices to sign-up and pledge their support for equity and inclusion. The RIBA Inclusion Charter sets out five actions to drive cultural change in our workplaces and industry. By signing the RIBA Inclusion Charter, individuals and practices: ACKNOWLEDGE the urgent need for inclusion in

Pupils at Merkinch Primary School in Inverness Thank Robertson Construction for their New School

13th October 2020

The Robertson Construction team behind the new Merkinch Primary School received a socially distanced thank you from around 350 pupils and staff following the handover of the building. The new primary school, which was procured

Newland Homes Secures Further Development Opportunity

9th October 2020

Newland Homes has secured an opportunity to redevelop a seven-acre brownfield site in the heart of Stroud. The Daniels Industrial Estate is located between the Bath Road and Dudbridge Road, and is currently owned and

Batelease Farm by New British Design, RIBA South West Award winner 2019

RIBA: Pandemic Drives Demand for UK Home Transformations

9th October 2020

New research commissioned by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) reveals the significant impact of the coronavirus pandemic on how people want to live and work at home. UK homeowners are increasingly demanding environmentally

Balfour Beatty Stands Firm as it Increases Commitment to Young People

8th October 2020

Balfour Beatty has today made a public declaration to increase the Group’s ongoing commitment to its Apprentice, Graduate and Trainee recruitment programmes. Today’s pledge sees Balfour Beatty commit to a c.30% increase in its 2020

Tower Crane Constructed on Norwich Castle Mound as Project to Transform the Castle Keep Takes Major Step

7th October 2020

The skyline of Norwich will have a new feature from the end of this week as the £13.5m Royal Palace Reborn project to transform Norwich Castle keep takes a major step forward with the construction

Balfour Beatty breaks through at Hinkley Point C

Light at the End of the Tunnel

6th October 2020

Balfour Beatty Breaks Through its Final Onshore Tunnel at Hinkley Point C Balfour Beatty, alongside EDF, has celebrated a major milestone on its Hinkley Point C tunnelling and marine project, as the team successfully completed

Shaun Hasell (left) and Mark Holden (right) from Newland Homes

Newland Homes’ Hat-trick at Industry Awards

6th October 2020

Housebuilder, Newland Homes, has scooped a triad of accolades at this year’s Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Awards; prestigious industry awards that recognise developments across England and Wales which are built to exceptionally high standards

Quinn to Rebrand to Mannok as 2019 Results Show Company in Strongest Position Since Acquisition

2nd October 2020

New brand “Mannok” signifies strength and commitment as company’s earnings increase for 5th consecutive year. “Mannok” was today unveiled as the new identity for Quinn Industrial Holdings, a name which the company’s familiar brands “Quinn

Balfour Beatty Tops the Charts as One of the UK’s Most Desirable Companies that Students Aspire to Work for

2nd October 2020

Balfour Beatty today announces that it has secured a top spot on the National Graduate Week league table, placing as the sixth most desirable company that students aspire to work for once they have completed