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Caddick Construction Start on Site for Phase 2 of Gateway 36 Industrial Scheme, Barnsley
Caddick Construction has started work on Phase 2A of the Gateway 36 industrial scheme near Barnsley after been appointed by Eos Inc Ltd, part of the Harworth Group Plc. The £9.3 million contract initially covers Plots 1-3, as well as external yards, car parking,...
Nall Joins Senior Team at Watson Batty Architects
Watson Batty Architects has announced that Philippa Nall has joined its senior team as Associate Director at the Leeds studio. The news follows the announcement of four senior promotions just a few months ago as the practice pursues growth throughout 2022. Nall...
Balfour Beatty Appoints UK Health, Safety and Environment Director
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces the appointment of Lee Hewitt as UK Health, Safety and Environment Director. Lee will take up his new role on 5 September, following Heather Bryant retiring on 18 November, having spent eight...
Artisan Real Estate Unveils UK-Wide Operational Restructure UK Property Director Clive Wilding Set for Retirement
New Office Launch for the North of England and Scotland Strengthens Regional Management Team Artisan Real Estate is restructuring its UK-wide operations following the announcement that UK Property Director, Clive Wilding, is stepping away from the...
Green Light for Art Deco Inspired New Homes in Sidcup
Plans for the transformation of a former art deco cinema site in Sidcup into 31 apartments and a new gym have been given the go-ahead. Montreaux Homes has received detailed planning approval from Bexley Council for the site located at 157 Station Road in Sidcup...
New Proposals Submitted for Leeds’ Yorkshire Post Site
On behalf of Urbanite, DLA Architecture and planning consultant Quod have submitted a new planning application for the prominent site that was formerly occupied by the Yorkshire Post in Leeds city centre. The highly visible landmark at the Wellington Street gateway to...
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Award winning West Midlands student part of rising number of women changing construction narrative
Award-winning student Madeleine Clarke is part of a rising number of women pursuing a construction career at Coventry University and is hoping her achievement will inspire more young girls to consider a career in the industry. Third year Architectural Technology BSc...
Casting a smaller net to create larger retention within construction
It’s no secret that construction has been going through a rough patch in the past couple of years. Amidst the pandemic, output plummeted to record lows the likes of which it has yet to return from, despite it being one of the first industries to also bounce back in...
Michael Grubb Studio welcomes Rachael Flint as new Associate
Prominent lighting design practice Michael Grubb Studio has expanded its expert team with the appointment of Rachael Flint. Joining the practice as an Associate, Rachael brings with her more than a decade's experience in the lighting industry. Having worked for...
Appointment of Non-executive Director: Louise Hardy
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces that Louise Hardy has been appointed as a Non-executive Director with effect from 1 April 2022. Louise has over thirty years of business and leadership experience in the construction and...
Happy International Women’s Day 2022!
Today marks the celebration of International Women’s Day. At Design & Build UK we’d like to dedicate this post to and thank the hard work of our women who have led us into the position we are in today. We proudly champion Women in Construction - or rather scream...
Increasing Diversity of Construction has never been more critical
The Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is celebrating International Women’s Day by highlighting its work on a National Equity and Inclusion Plan for the construction industry in Scotland which will drive increased inclusivity. Funded by Scottish Government...
