Day: November 24, 2022

CGI of Eastbrook Studios in DagenhamThe £174m development will include 12 sound stages, three acres of backlot, offices and ancillary space, totalling more than half a million square feet. VolkerFitzpatrickhas been appointed main contractor by Hackman Capital Partners (HCP) and its affiliate, The MBS Group,...

Fabspeed adds brick cladding to Michelmersh Brick's product offeringFabspeed specialises in brick slips, prefabricated brick-clad chimneys and arches, and plastic building sections that look like brick. The £6.25m initial purchase price represents 5.3x Fabspeed's historic profits before tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of £1.2m on...

New name, new logoB&CE began 80 years ago by providing holiday stamps to construction workers during the Second World War. Today its primary product is its pension scheme, which was rebranded in 2011 as The People’s Pension. Changing the name from B&CE to People’s Partnership...

The Asbestos Testing & Consultancy Association (ATaC) and the National Organisation of Asbestos Consultants (NORAC) have jointly produced the first of what they hope is to be an annual report into the extent of asbestos in UK buildings. The report analyses anonymised data provided by...

Computer generated image of the new City Learning QuarterMcLaughlin & Harvey will now develop the detailed designs and carry out preparatory works ahead of main construction starting in spring. Wolverhampton’s ambitious City Learning Quarter vision has reached a major milestone with the Council appointing its...

On-demand courier Gophr has launched Gophr Trades as a specialist delivery service for the construction and DIY industries. The new service is designed to meet the needs of both individual tradespeople as well as larger construction and related trade businesses. Founding clients include Screwfix, with...