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BBC bricklaying firm files administration notice

A construction firm featured in a BBC series about young bricklayers has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. BBC Three’s docuseries  Brickies ran for two seasons from 2022/23 following the lives of young recruits at Hodgkinson Builders. But now the Derby based contractor has filed an administration notice. Hodgkinson Builders was founded

Square Mile office retrofits surge forward

The pace of major office retrofits in London’s Square Mile is ramping up after two more schemes were nodded through by City planners this week. It means that four office schemes were approved in July as investors sought to exploit surging demand for top-class energy-efficient offices with outdoor spaces for staff. Therise in carve and

Morgan Sindall wins £65m Blackpool Multiversity

Blackpool Council has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction’s North West business as main contractor on a pre-contract services agreement to build a new £65m education campus in the town centre. The Multiversity mixed-use educational development will bring up to 3,000 students and staff into Blackpool town centre and allow Blackpool and the Fylde College to relocate

Ilke Homes final bill for supply chain hits £62m

Unsecured creditors left holding unpaid bills following the collapse of modular specialist  ilke Homes last June will receive just £829,000 for the £63m they are owed. The bad news was contained in an update filed at Companies House yesterday by administrators to ilke Homes Holdings and ilke Homes Land. Ilke collapsed nearly a year ago

SkillBuild 2024 National Finalists Announced

THE ROOFING apprentices reaching the SkillBuild 2024 national finals have been announced after a record number of competitors took part in this year’s Regional Qualifiers. SkillBuild, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), is a prestigious showcase for construction talent. It is the largest and longest-running industry skills competition in the UK. This year

Curing Chamber Centre Piece on £18.5m Scheme

ROOF TILE manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles’ largest ever investment remains on track at its Burton site, with the final stage of construction and fit out now underway. Work started on the £18.5m project last year which will double manufacturing output at the 9-acre site. The project is being commissioned in the autumn with full manufacturing