ARCHITECTS became more downbeat about workloads in July, but were slightly more confident about staffing levels, according to the latest Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Future Trends survey. In July 2023, the RIBA Future Trends Workload Index dropped to -10. Overall, architects expect their workloads to fall, with the lowest level of confidence since
Bradford based M&E specialist H Mitton has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. Notices have also been served on group companies Mitton Mechanical Services, Mitton Electrical Services and Mitton Aftercare. Latest accounts filed at Companies House show the H Mitton group had a turnover of for the year to January 27 2022
Ilke Homes collapsed owing £320m. The scale of the modular house builder’s debts can be revealed after the Enquirer saw a statement of proposals issued to creditors by administrator AlixPartners. Ilke went into administration in June after running out of money and failing to find a buyer for the business. Money owed to unsecured creditors
Kier has secured the job to redevelopment of Oak Academy in Bournemouth with a new 900-place secondary school. The £28m new campus projects will replace the existing buildings on site, have a more concise and efficient layout and improved facilities to cover sport, music, drama and SEND provision. Mark Norris, operations director at Kier Construction
Derbyshire-based Collins Earthworks saw pre-tax profits nosedive to £4.7m from £16.8m previously as costs soared in the year to November 2022. The firm blamed the removal of the red diesel rebate in the face of rapidly rising fuel costs. Revenue at the business edged up 5% to £113m in the year while staff levels also
Twyford Zoo has started the hunt for a design and build contractor to deliver a £19m research centre and orangutan enclosure. The National Science and Conservation Centre will be a purpose-built complex located adjacent to Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire. The zoo has secured full levelling-up funding for the ambitious project that will offer researchers from
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Is it Easy to Expand a Metal Building? Metal buildings provide an ideal balance between functionality and affordability. You’ll save money and time on maintenance and avoid many of the problems associated with wood, concrete, and other traditional types of construction. But when it comes to expanding an existing metal building, just how easy is
NEW DATA from KOROYD®, a global leader in advanced impact protection technology, shows KOROYD integrated safety helmets reduce heat stress by up to 8°F / 4.5°C compared to traditional EPS internal helmet constructions. As part of a continued mission to advance the standard of protective solutions, KOROYD has completed a rigorous test protocol to evaluate
WITH THE recent update of the Building Regulations Part L and the use of solar photovoltaic panel (PV) systems on the rise, there is an ongoing need to reduce carbon emissions within new and existing homes. To meet demand, UK building materials producer Glidevale Protect has developed a comprehensive collection of membrane and ventilation products
