The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded contracts for the design and installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across three major leisure facilities. The project is grant-funded by the West Yorkshire Mayoral Fund and carries a strict delivery deadline; all works must be substantially completed and invoiced by 31 March 2026. Contract …
Bowmer & Kirkland has been officially confirmed as the main contractor for the Crown Works Studios in Sunderland, a project set to become one of the largest film and TV production hubs in Europe. The Derbyshire-based firm was initially engaged for site remediation and enabling works, which began in early 2025. To ensure continuity as …
AFC Bournemouth has officially appointed Stadium Structures as its preconstruction partner for the ambitious expansion of the Vitality Stadium. The project aims to nearly double the current capacity, bringing the Premier League ground to over 20,000 seats. The appointment follows a successful period of collaboration between the club and the contractor, who have spent several …
Clarion Housing Group has named Galliford Try as the main contractor for a major all-social-rent development in Chester. The £28 million contract will see the construction of 126 sustainable apartments at the City Place site, situated prominently along the Shropshire Union Canal. Development Details The project, located on Charterhall Drive, sits adjacent to the historic …
Clarion Housing Group has officially appointed the Hill Group to lead the second phase of its landmark High Path regeneration project in Merton, South London. The contract, valued at £45 million, sees the developer return to the site following its successful delivery of phase one. Project Scope and Delivery Phase two of the High Path …
Yorkshire Water has awarded an £11m bundle of Phosphorous-removal (P-removal) works to BarhaleEnpure Joint Venture at five sites around Barnsley, South Yorkshire. BarhaleEnpure brings together two of the UK’s leading infrastructure, and non-infrastructure specialists. The joint venture will carry out the P-removal upgrade work as part of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), under Yorkshire Water’s AMP7 …
The construction firm navigates industry challenges as it grapples with work shortages. Henry Boot Construction, a prominent name in the construction sector, currently finds itself navigating a tough terrain as it encounters difficulties in securing new projects. Several noteworthy points underscore the company’s present situation: Scarce Work Opportunities: Henry Boot Construction is grappling with the …
Structural steel specialist celebrates remarkable growth with a 30% revenue increase and unprecedented margins. Billington Holdings, the structural steel contractor, has marked an exceptional first half of the year, recording a record-breaking performance with a 30% surge in revenue and a remarkable boost in profit margins. For the six months ending on June 30, 2023, …
A transformative mixed-use development promises a sustainable and vibrant future for St Helens Vinci Building has emerged as the primary contractor entrusted with overseeing the initial phase of a comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment spanning 24 acres within the heart of St Helens town centre. Under Vinci’s guidance, the ambitious project will witness the construction of a …
Stepnell, a Bristol-based construction partner, has reported a significant milestone, with profits exceeding £1 million in the 2022/23 financial year. Despite the prevailing challenges within the construction sector, Stepnell’s strategic approach to continual improvement has enabled this remarkable achievement. The firm’s 2022/23 financial results revealed that they had already secured 80% of their planned revenue …