Property clients to ramp up spending on decarbonising
According to a survey by the British Property Federation of boardroom directors, 49% plan to accelerate the delivery of their net-zero programmes over the next twelve months. A fur
Wates names new chief executive
O’Lionaird, 56, will join Wates later this month from his previous role as chief executive at Stock Market-listed marine services company James Fisher and Sons. He spent three ye
Major London City building green deep retrofit approved
Designed by architect HOK, the project will provide nearly 80,000 sq ft of highly sustainable workspace in the City. It is Atenor’s first project as it eyes further expansion int
Higgins posts a loss for 2022
In 2022 Higgins completed the estate redevelopment of 93 new homes at King Square Estate Phase 2, Islington. Accounts for the year ended 31st July 2022 show that family-owned Higgi
Selco plans Peterborough opening
Selco Builders Warehouse plans to open its new branch on Padholme Road East, Peterborough in April. Chief executive Howard Luft said: “Opening a branch in a new area of the UK is
Barhale appoints new director
Mark Wood Mark Wood joins Barhale as regional director after four years as programme director at Keltbray Aspire Rail. He previously held senior positions at TXM Plant and at Balfo
Slark starts as SIG chief executive
Gavin Slark Gavin Slark replaces Steve Francis as SIG chief executive following the company’s return to profitability. SIG announced in September that Slark would be taking to jo
Apprenticeship numbers rise for first time in six years
The number of apprentices starting their careers in construction increased for the first time in six years, according to figures released this week. Around 26,100 apprenticeships b
Firm questions ‘appropriateness’ of signing cladding contract
Developer Robertson Homes has said it is considering if it is “appropriate” for it to sign the government’s new post-Grenfell remediation contract as it has not built any tal