Day: March 16, 2022

Bishop & Taylor look ahead to next week’s spring budget statement from Rishi Sunak but don’t expect any U-turns on red diesel. They also discuss non-executive directors (aka Neddies) and whether loyalty should be part of the job spec. But first they enjoy Sir Rod...

The government is failing in areas including insulation, electric cars and local transport, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) says. The government published its National Infrastructure Strategy in 2020, setting out plans for infrastructure to help boost economic growth across all parts of the UK and...

Deanestor will provide kitchens and wardrobe sets for 433 studios and apartments in Holland Park, which is being developed by Moda Living. It is Deanestor’s first build-to-rent contract in Scotland. The development, which is set around a new public courtyard, will be made up of...

DCS managing director Saffron GrantContractors including such as Morgan Sindall, Kier Construction, Morrison Construction and McLaughlin & Harvey will help distribute the guide to their supply chains. The new guide, Summary of funding and business support available to Scottish construction companies, has been published as...

Artist's impression of the planned concert venueDevelopers St James Securities, together with Derby City Council, has signed contracts with US-based venue operator ASM Global for a new events arena in Derby city centre. ASM Global has entered into an unconditional agreement for lease with Derby...

AA Projects managing director Ken Wood (centre) with Drees & Sommer partners Sascha Hempel (left) and Michel da Hann (right)Under the sale agreement, Drees & Sommer expects to complete the 100% purchase of AA Projects by the end of the 2023. The gradual approach is...

Finance director Fraser JohnsFull year accounts published for the year ending 31st December 2021 show pre-tax profits of £4.2m for EW Beard Ltd on turnover of £144m. Turnover in 2021 was 6% up on 2020’s £136m but still 9% down on 2019’s £158.5m. Similarly, pre-tax...

Artist's impression of the revamped Oxford railway stationKier has been given the detailed design and enabling works package at Oxford railway station, as part of the Oxford Corridor Phase 2 Project. Kier has secured the contract to take Phase 2C and 2D of the project...

The development site, in the middle of the South Circular one-way system in CatfordBarratt London has recently completed a second round of public engagement on its plans for Catford Island – the plot of land in the town centre where the South Circular divides into...