The Office of Rail and Road has opened an investigation into National Highways and its delivery of schemes after a concerning performance dip. The roads and rail regulator said the investigation, which will run to April, would focus 0n the root causes of the current under performance and whether the second road investment strategy can
A roofing company formerly known as Patuxent Roofing & Contracting joined forces with private equity to transform a one-time family-owned commercial roofing firm into PAX Services Group that has positioned itself to become a national player.
IB Roof Systems has hired Chris Headley as its new Dallas sales rep, reinforcing its commitment to roofing excellence; the company said his expertise and passion enhance the team.
Paul Hamer has stepped down as chief executive of Sir Robert McAlpine and been replaced by former Lendlease chief Neil Martin. Hamer has been on gardening leave for several weeks prompting rumours in the industry about his looming departure. Sir Robert McAlpine announced changes at the top in an email to staff this morning. It
Building control chiefs are warning that councils will not be able to offer inspections from April when a new competence regime is due to come into force. The HSE-run Building Safety Regulator requires all building control professionals to be registered and prove their competence by April 6 as part of the post-Grenfell industry shake-up. At
FOLLOWING FLOODS, Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK) has been provided with free materials and roof repairs by PermaGroup. The roofing company joined forces with other local businesses to contribute to the rebuilding and repairs, providing materials, expertise and labour. Extensive repairs were needed to fix the centre, which is already 20 years old. The suppliers
A FAMILY-OWNED builders’ merchant has acquired part of a specialist timber range to its portfolio while appointing two new employees. Based in Widnes, Cheshire, Silva Timber went into administration in October 2023. The deal sees Beesley & Fildes acquire a range of products from the business, including external cladding, coated wood, hardwood decking, slatted screen
Manchester Metropolitan University has got the green light to build a landmark campus library in the heart of the city. Architects HawkinsBrown and Schmidt Hammer Lassen designed the futuristic-looking building that will replace the current library at All Saints on Oxford Road. Demolition works are expected to begin on site in the Autumn of 2024.
Mace has got the go-ahead to start construction this November on an headquarters for research of medium-range weather forecasts at the University of Reading. The Government Property Agency was granted planning permission yesterday to push ahead with cutting-edge headquarters, which will house 300 scientists at the University’s Whiteknight’s campus. The HQ will mean Reading will
Campaigning development company Human Nature has secured planning for a 685-home riverside estate conceived, built and operated on circular principles and community-first thinking. The Lewes-based company, which was founded by former Greenpeace directors Michael Manolson and Jonathan Smales, has called on a dozen architects to design the UK’s ‘most sustainable neighbourhood’. Its visionary project, known
