Travis Perkins has relocated its Corby branch to a larger 1.5-acre site, expanding its building materials operation and introducing a hire service at the branch for the first time. The move has created six additional jobs, taking the branch team to nine, while increasing stock capacity and providing local construction businesses with access to a [...]
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has launched a new careers guide aimed at school leavers as GCSE results bring renewed focus to routes into employment, apprenticeships and training across the building materials sector. The BM Careers Guide sets out entry routes into the industry, alongside information on career progression and case studies from people working [...]
Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA has completed the six underground high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station in west London, marking a key construction milestone on the HS2 project. Each platform is 450m long and will serve high-speed trains connecting London with the West Midlands and destinations further north. The platforms were constructed within the station's [...]
Thousands of homes could be built around train, tram and underground stations in England under new planning rules introduced by the government. The changes, which take effect today, are intended to accelerate housing development in well-connected areas and make greater use of underdeveloped land around public transport infrastructure. The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) [...]
Comedian and broadcaster Geoff Norcott has been announced as host of the Construction Awards of Excellence 2026, which will take place in Birmingham on 12th November. Norcott will host the black-tie ceremony at The Burlington Hotel, where businesses, projects, teams and individuals from across the UK construction industry will be recognised across a range of [...]
Selco Builders Warehouse has launched a new pricing strategy and loyalty scheme after a 12-month customer research programme examined the challenges facing tradespeople and construction businesses. The builders’ merchant has introduced Sharp Prices, which will see selected product prices reviewed daily, alongside tradeREWARDS, a three-tier loyalty scheme offering discounts based on monthly spending. The initiatives [...]
Constructing Excellence North East has partnered with Build North Expo Newcastle 2027 as Event Partner, supporting the event as it prepares to bolster its presence across the region in the run up to the event. Build North Expo Newcastle will take place at Utilita Arena Newcastle on Thursday 14th January 2027, bringing together contractors, suppliers, [...]
HBC Construction has completed a £17 million child health technology centre at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, marking a major construction milestone for the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT). The 43,000 sq ft facility, known as The Spark, was delivered by HBC in partnership with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and is expected to [...]
If your property isn't connected to the mains sewer, installing a sewage treatment plant can be an effective wastewater solution. However, one of the first questions many property owners ask is whether planning permission is required. The answer depends on your project. In many cases, replacing an existing septic tank with a sewage treatment [...]
HS2 Ltd has signed new commercial agreements with two of its largest civil engineering joint ventures as part of its programme reset, introducing revised contracts designed to strengthen cost control and improve delivery across more than 100km of the high-speed railway. The new contracts have been agreed with EKFB and Align, which together are responsible [...]
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