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Public Consultation Launches on Freight & Logistics Strategy for the North of England

10th January 2022

A Freight & Logistics Strategy for the North of England goes out to public consultation today, highlighting the opportunities to address the challenges that lie ahead for the sector and calling on everyone to have their say

The Ultimate Guide to Modular Construction

7th January 2022

Modular construction is fast becoming the construction method of choice in many industries due to the reduced costs, improved construction times, the flexibility that it provides and the consistent quality that can be produced. In

Demand for Offsite Housing Construction Increases by 6% in 2021

7th January 2022

The market for offsite housing is estimated to have increased by 6% at manufacturers sales prices, although this is lower than the 2019 estimate of 12%. This is due to the impact of the pandemic throughout 2020 which

McGoff Group Receives Planning Approval for Market 41 in Manchester

7th January 2022

The McGoff Group has received planning approval for its eagerly anticipated Market 41 food hall development on the corner of Railway Road and Greenfield Avenue in the centre of Urmston, Greater Manchester. The decision was

A Refresher on the Importance of Refresher Training

6th January 2022

Chris Walker, head of health and safety at Napthens Health and Safety explains the importance of maintaining skills and competencies, why this has suffered in the wake of COVID-19, and why it’s essential that businesses,

Gleeds Develops Emerging Talent Group to Encourage more Collaboration for Newcomers to the Construction Consultancy Sector

6th January 2022

Gleeds, the property and construction consultancy, has founded an emerging talent group with the aim of bringing junior staff members from construction consultancy firms together to collaborate, learn and network. The group is the brainchild

Farrans Construction Awarded the Build Contract for a New £50 Million Development that will see the Realisation of an Older Persons’ Village in Flitwick

6th January 2022

The extensive development will be built on the site of the former leisure centre in Flitwick and will include a 72-bed care home, 8-bed short stay unit and 88 independent living apartments for the over

Transport for the North Sets out Major Roads Report to Highlight the Importance of Reliable, Connected and Sustainable Highways

5th January 2022

A Major Roads Report for the North of England has today been published by Transport for the North (TfN), setting out the important role that our highways have to play as part of an efficient, effective and

Bellway Appoints New Land Manager as Division Plans Expansion Programme in Midlands

5th January 2022

Bellway South Midlands has appointed a new land manager as part of an ambitious growth plan across the region. Christy McLean has joined the housebuilder, which has its regional headquarters in Coventry, as the division

Mural Reflects Strong Community Spirit at Mayow Road, Lewisham

5th January 2022

It is well known that art can help mental health and well-being and create a space for social connection. With this in mind, Higgins Partnerships and Lewisham Homes approached award winning graphic artist Rose Hill