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Northants company clinches finalist spot at Construction News Awards thanks to its continued sustainability efforts
Corby-based See Limited has been announced as a finalist for the Carbon Reduction Champion award at the prestigious Construction News Awards 2025. The group holding company, responsible for businesses involved in the supply, distribution and fabrication of wood...
Major East Coast Main Line reinforcement project successfully completed
Carbon-saving innovations help solve historical problem and improve passenger journeys A major £33m land reinforcement project at Browney Curve on the East Coast Main Line has been successfully completed, securing this vital transport link for generations to come...
Bedfordshire homebuilder reveals top tips for a suitable work-life balance for stress awareness month
Leading housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has compiled a series of top tips to achieve a good work-life balance for hybrid working residents at its Willow Grove development in Wixams. In recognition of Stress Awareness Month in April, organised by Stress...
Move in this summer with Lincolnshire homebuilder
Keen property seekers who want to move into their dream home this summer need look no further than Barratt Homes’ popular development in Bourne. BN - A CGI street scene of Barratt Homes' Bourne development The leading housebuilder currently has a selection of two,...
Land deal paves way for 100 affordable homes in Worcestershire
A proposed development in Droitwich Spa will be 100% affordable housing after the site was bought by a housing association.Bromford has acquired a 12-acre site off Tagwell Road on the eastern edge of the town which already has outline planning permission for 100...
Homebuilder donates bird boxes to Northamptonshire school in celebration of spring
Following the first day of spring (20th March), leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes has donated bird boxes to Towcester C of E Primary School to encourage wildlife into the playground. DWSM - SGB-22837 - Daniel of David Wilson Homes with pupils at Towcester C of E...
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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...
BURRINGTON ESTATES LEADS THE WAY FOR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
Now in its 47th year, International Women’s Day 2022 is taking place on Tuesday 8th March, promoting a world of gender equality and less discrimination. One industry that is still perceived as largely male-dominated is the construction sector. Tackling this stigma,...
More expertise on the Structural team as Dougall Baillie Associates’ Senior Engineer Nicola Hill
achieves Chartered status
Independent consulting engineer Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has added another Chartered Engineer (CEng) to its industry-respected Structural Engineering team following a successful review of Senior Engineer Nicola Hill. The fast-growing specialist firm now has 13...
Mind fitness training programme hopes to change the construction industry’s approach to mental health
The programme, which includes an app, has been launched to provide mental health support to workers within the construction industry. Ownminder, co-founded by Dr Vanessa Moulton and construction consultant Tom Storey, provides construction workers with “mind...
Women in Construction Awards – September Edition
Harriet Douglas - Finalist Harriet is a Site Manager at EQUANS working on major works projects across London, managing projects from start to finish. Daily tasks include managing supply chain and site staff, managing health, safety, and wellbeing on site, and...