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Plans submitted for scheme at former colliery

Harworth Estates, the property and regeneration division of UK Coal, has submitted an outline planning application for the redevelopment and regeneration of the former colliery at Rossington, which has lain vacant and derelict since its closure and demolition in 2007.

VINCI commended by Considerate Constructors Scheme

VINCI Construction UK has been commended by the Considerate Constructors Scheme for its work at Whiston PFI Hospital in Prescott.

Construction output tumbles after sharp drop in new orders

Construction output tumbled by 4.8% between the fourth quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012 and the sector had an even bigger drag on the economy than previously thought, according to official figures.

Green light for first phase of 15-year Sheffield masterplan

Sheffield Housing Company’s (SHC’s) masterplan to build 2,300 homes in the city over 15 years has taken a step forward following the approval of its planning application for the first phase.

Emanuel Whittaker celebrates 175 years with kindness campaign

Oldham-based construction and regeneration company Emanuel Whittaker is celebrating 175 years in business by promising to carry out a good deed to mark every year of its existence.

Clugston wins RoSPA award

Clugston Construction has won a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) President’s Award, for receiving 14 consecutive Gold Awards.

UK first for Costain

Costain has become the first construction company in the UK to achieve BS11000 status.

Interserve acquires welfare-to-work business

Interserve has acquired Business Employment Services Training Limited (BEST) – a training company which helps unemployed people find work across Yorkshire, for £17.5m.

Single identity for Keepmoat companies

A new single brand identity has been created for the Keepmoat group of businesses to represent the new-look company following its merger with Apollo in March.

Construction back in decline

The underlying value of construction projects starting on site in the three months to April fell 4% year on year, according to new data from Glenigan.

Procure Plus unveils new build framework partners

Procure Plus, the North West social housing procurement consortium, has announced the contractors that have secured a place on its New Build Brokerage Model.

NFB health and safety campaign

During 2010 / 2011, 17 children were injured and one child died after being on or around construction sites, according to the Health and Safety Executive. The National Federation of Builders aims to reduce these figures with its campaign to educate children about the dangers of building sites.

First site awarded funding under the £570m Great Britain Building

Contracts for the first site to be unlocked through the £570m Get Britain Building programme have been exchanged this week.

UK in double dip recession as construction falls 3%

The UK has been plunged back into recession, according to the latest official figures for GDP.

First phase of £20m Sheffield academy completed

The first phase of a £20m transformation of Parkwood Academy in Sheffield
has just been completed, with pupils moving into their new building this term.

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2012-05-16 12:05

STYROFOAM plays its part in London 2012

With less than 100 days to go before the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Dow Building Solution's STYROFOAM products will have a part to play.

2012-05-16 11:58

ISG holds event to encourage girls to consider a career in construction

ISG recently hosted an event at its Ipswich office to encourage more school age girls to consider a career in construction.

2012-05-02 10:58

Two names under one banner

Premier Interlink (Waco UK), supplier of modular building solutions, recently purchased the intellectual property rights of Britspace - which ceased trading in 2011- including the design rights for Britspace products.

2012-05-02 10:45

Fabric First for AIMC4

H+H joined forces with Stewart Milne, Crest Nicholson, Barratt Developments and the BRE to complete 17 cost-effective low carbon homes in England and Scotland for the AIMC4 development scheme.

2012-04-24 17:16

Training for next generation of thermal insulation contractors

Elastomeric and polyethylene foam manufacturer Armacell is helping the next generation of thermal insulation contractors by providing ongoing application training support to City & Guild apprentices.

2012-04-18 10:49

It’s scarcer than you think

The Government has launched a White Paper, Water for Life, setting out its vision for a comprehensive reform and revolution in the way Britain manages its water resources, setting the scene for legislation that aims to create a water industry resilient for the future that will also help sustain economic growth.

2012-04-18 10:29