Beacon Appoints Prithvi Gandhi as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Gandhi joins Beacon after a career that includes leadership roles with some of the largest roofing manufacturers in the United States.
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Plan lodged for tallest skyscraper outside London
Developer Salboy has lodged plans for a dominating residential skyscraper in central Manchester that would be the tallest outside of London. The next phase of its Viadux scheme off Great Bridgewater Street will now see construction of two residential towers of 76 and 23 storeys containing a total of 915 apartments. Architect simpsonhaugh supported by
Curo starts £170m race for new homes framework
Bath-based housing association Curo is on the hunt for contractors to deliver an estimated £170m house building programme over the next four years. Curo manages close to 14,000 homes for more than 25,000 people across the West of England. It plans to build between 250 and 300 new social homes every year over the next
Adrian Bloor targets 1,000 homes-a-year
HarperCrewe – a UK challenger housebuilder led by experienced industry operator Adrian Bloor –is targeting construction of 1,000 homes a year after receiving an investment boost. The firm has confirmed a significant strategic investment from funders TPG Angelo Gordon and Ridgeback Group who have previously acquired nine UK build-to-rent assets worth £800. HarperCrewe was founded
Gove approves controversial Cambridge North mixed-use scheme
Homes and levelling up secretary Michael Gove has overruled local planners to give the go-ahead for plans to build 425 flats along with five commercial buildings for life sciences and tech labs and offices near Cambridge North station. The decision to call in the scheme followed South Cambridgeshire District Council’s rejection of Chesterton Partnership’s plan
Pontins holiday park to house Sizewell C builders
A Pontins holiday park has been earmarked for transformation into accommodation for 500 construction workers building the Sizewell C nuclear power station. Plans have been agreed between Sizewell C and Pontins Pakefield near Lowestoft, Suffolk as preparations continue to start the £20bn power project. A company spokesperson told the BBC: “At peak construction, Sizewell C
Housing firm fined £528,000 after cable strike
A housing company based in Kent has been fined £528,000 after an employee repairing a fence post struck an underground cable suffering burns to his face. The MHS Homes employee and a colleague had been tasked by the company to repair three fence posts in a back garden of a tenant on 10 January 2023.
Roofing Day 2024: “If Not Us, Then Who?”
Last week, the National Roofing Contractors Association convened its annual “Roofing Day” in Washington, D.C., uniting industry stakeholders for advocacy. With record-breaking attendance and meetings, the focus was on pressing policies impacting the $50.6 billion domestic roofing market.
FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements for Most Workers
The Federal Trade Commission narrowly passed a new rule that will ban noncompete agreements, including in industries like manufacturing, construction and technology.
Where Can I Buy a Steel Building for Tulsa, OK
Tulsa, Oklahoma is a city full of life and vibrance. Whether you are starting a business or raising a family, Tulsa is a great place to call home. However, Tulsa is very prone to severe weather. Tornado Alley runs straight through Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you are creating a new building in the area, you want