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BSR to Establish Remediation Enforcement Unit for High Risk Buildings

21/2/25

The government plans to accelerate its post-Grenfell cladding replacement efforts by establishing a dedicated watchdog and enforcement unit.

Building Safety Minister Alex Norris announced that officials are eager to create a...

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Former Mace Executive Mike Reader Named Construction Business Champion

20/2/25

The Department for Business and Trade has appointed former Mace executive and current MP Mike Reader as its business champion for construction.

The Labour MP for Northampton South announced plans to host a series of Westminster...

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Torsion Construction Doubles Turnover to £117 Million

19/2/25

Leeds-based Torsion Construction has more than doubled its turnover to £117 million.

The contractor said its turnover increased by £60m in the year ending 30 June 2024 as a result of its average...

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Uncertainty Set to Drive Global Construction Cost Increases in 2025

18/2/25

The boom in key sectors, such as digital infrastructure and renewable energy, offers obvious opportunities for growth. But the industry still faces geo-political and economic uncertainty, which will continue to disrupt supply chains and...

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Historic Cotton Mill to be Incorporated into 37-Storey Manchester Tower

17/2/25

A 600-bed development will incorporate part of a historic cotton mill built in 1801.

The government has opted not to grant listed status to a historic Manchester cotton mill, allowing plans for a 595-bed student accommodation scheme...

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New MD Takes Helm of Aggregate Industries Contracting Division

14/2/25

Aggregate Industries, part of the leading Holcim Group, has announced the appointment of Kevin Murgatroyd to its Executive Committee, as Managing Director for its Contracting business.

Kevin's promotion into this role follows more...

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Plans Submitted for 33-Storey Gracechurch Street Tower

13/2/25

The City of London Corporation's Planning Applications Sub-Committee has unanimously approved proposals for a new landmark sustainable office building, located at the corner of Gracechurch and Fenchurch Street.

The planned building,...

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Regal Submits Planning Application for Redevelopment of Great North Leisure Park

12/2/25

Regal has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of Great North Leisure Park in Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet.

Currently, Great North Leisure Park is a car-dominated, underutilised brownfield site, with...

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Unanimous Planning Approval For 99 Bishopsgate

11/2/25

The City of London's Planning Committee has unanimously approved Brookfield Properties' redevelopment plans for 99 Bishopsgate.

Designed by RSHP, the new 54-storey office tower is set to transform the northern gateway into the City...

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Approval Granted for Phase 4 at King's Road Park

10/2/25

St William, a Berkeley Group company, has been granted detailed planning permission for Phase 4 of the King's Road Park masterplan, including 357 homes and 1.9 acres of new parkland and public open space.

Designed by Foster +...

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JRL Group Appointed as Principal Contractor for 220 Blackfriars

7/2/25

JTRE London has appointed JRL Group as principal contractor on 220 Blackfriars, which is set to become a landmark £400m mixed-use scheme delivered in partnership with Southwark Charities.

JRL Group's awarded package of works is...

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Winvic Completes Award Winning Build to Rent Scheme

6/2/25

Winvic Construction Ltd has announced the completion of The Bath House, a Build-to-Rent (BTR) development in the centre of Birmingham.

The project, delivered for Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management...

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Profits Grow at GMI Construction Following Consolidation Period

3/2/25

GMI Construction has seen its profits increase following a period of 'controlled consolidation'.

In 2024 the gross margin increased to 3.2 per cent, up from 2.6 per cent in 2023, despite the settlement of a long-standing...

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Manchester ‘Upside Down’ Tower Gets Green Light

31/1/25

Plans have been approved for an 18-storey tower in Manchester's Northern quarter, which incrementally gets wider as the height increases, giving it a distinctive 'upside-down' appearance.

Manchester City Council has approved Soller's...

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Permasteelisa UK Arm Reduces Loses but Remains in the Red

30/1/25

The UK division of Italian cladding firm Permasteelisa has reduced its losses but remains in the red as it works through problematic contracts.

The company, involved in projects such as the Olympia scheme for Laing O'Rourke and the...

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