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Homebuilder’s Northamptonshire community reaches completion
Following an increase in demand, David Wilson Homes has now sold out at its development, The Wickets, in Earls Barton. The developer had welcomed a range of house hunters at the Line Way development and the remaining properties on the final phase were soon snapped up....
Planning permission granted for new Passivhaus community campus in Faifley
Planning permission has been granted for a new community campus in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire that will bring together two primary schools, a nursery and ASN provision with a host of community facilities, including a library. Designed to meet industry-leading...
St Hilda’s College acquires new property for its postgraduates and visiting students
St Hilda’s College, part of Oxford University, has bought a grand Victorian building in the city centre to provide more accommodation for its postgraduates and visiting students from overseas. This follows the purchase in 2022 of two other properties in central Oxford...
Do you need a survey on a new build?
When buying a new build property, it is highly recommended that you have a snagging survey carried out. It’s important to note that this is not a legal requirement. However, it will highlight any potential defects that you may encounter when living at the...
The Hill Group to deliver an ecologically-focussed residential development in Fulbourn
Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has announced the acquisition of a 17-acre site for residential development in the picturesque village of Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, to deliver 110 high-quality new homes for the local area. With a strong reputation for...
Balfour Beatty Communities appoints Chief Compliance Officer
David Berman will lead the Ethics and Compliance function and help to further drive a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the business Balfour Beatty Communities, a national residential real estate investment and management company, has today announced...
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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...
