Wednesday 30 November 2016
Industry looks to modular homes to solve housing crisis
Leading clients and housing minister say factory-built homes could transform the market
Crossrail 2 to let more than 200 contracts by early 2020s
Building Live: Head of commercial at Crossrail 2 says big contracts on £30bn scheme up for grabs within five years
Tuesday 29 November 2016
Population of Luton to leave construction if UK pursues hard Brexit, Arcadis says
Restrictions on foreign labour could send costs sprialling and put projects in jeopardy
Crest Nicholson targets 2,000 modular homes a year
Building Live: Housebuilder boss says first modular prototype will be produced by February
Monday 28 November 2016
Tallest tower in Square Mile gets planning green light
Work on 305m high 1 Undershaft will take six years to complete
Thursday 24 November 2016
Google to pick King's Cross HQ builder by end of year
Lendlease, Mace, Multiplex and Sir Robert McAlpine all in the running for £650m contract
Construction Leadership Council launches 'simplified' agenda
Fresh agenda due to be outlined by co-chair Andrew Wolstenholme to business leaders this week
Obituary: David Croft
Croft served as the national president of the Federation of Master Builders between 2004 and 2006
Gleeds completes paradise island resort
St Regis resort in the Maldives opens to punters, as consultant also picks up two major jobs in India
Laing O'Rourke facing £80m losses on Canadian PFI hospital
Firm in talks with consortium partners to recover shortfall after cost increases on mammoth project
Laing O'Rourke sells mobile cranes arm
Ainscough snaps up part of contractor's Select fleet division
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Tuesday 22 November 2016
Network Rail needs our help, says Atkins boss
Comments come as reports suggest troubled infrastructure client could be 'broken-up' over poor performance
Monday 21 November 2016
Mace calls for £2bn transport cash boost in Autumn Statement
Contractor urges chancellor Philip Hammond to deliver fillip for construction
Mitie slides to £100m half-year loss
The services provider is to exit the domiciliary healthcare market
Reinstate zero carbon buildings targets, MPs urge
Report slams Treasury for 'last minute' and poorly-evidenced decision to axe policy
Industry leaders hail UK's signing of Paris climate deal
Agreement commits government to helping alleviate climate change
Big name architects in running for UK Holocaust memorial
Ten practices shortlisted for national memorial next to Parliament
Saturday 19 November 2016
B&Q Christmas TV advert: Mandi
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Contractors to land roles on £1.3bn prisons revamp by January
The Ministry of Justice is committed to delivering 10,000 new adult prison places
Friday 18 November 2016
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Create a shabby chic look using Rust-Oleum chalky finish paint to upcycle old pieces of furniture.
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Thursday 17 November 2016
Kier says cost of shutting Caribbean arm goes up again
Firm said in September decision would cost £23m
Tuesday 15 November 2016
Refurb work fuelling London office boom
But rate of new building work shows sharp fall, Deloitte crane survey says
Monday 14 November 2016
UK construction has a modern slavery problem, government warns
Experts give advice to builders on how to guard against modern slavery in supply chains
Galliford Try confirms £87m office block contract
The eight-storey office building is part of the 26-acre masterplan to create a new city quarter in Cambridge
Tower of London's heritage status at risk from City tower splurge
Historic Royal Palaces 'extremely alarmed' by glut of tall buildings planned
Friday 11 November 2016
Major German consultant launches in UK despite Brexit
Drees & Sommer opens London office and considers setting up shop in Birmingham next year
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Learn how to hang an interior door and fit a door handle.
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Thursday 10 November 2016
Balfour Beatty backs out of £1bn One Nine Elms scheme
Contractor is second to withdraw from twin-tower project after failing to agree terms for main build contract
Wednesday 9 November 2016
Trump wins US presidency unleashing economic turmoil
Industry leaders fear victory for property mogul will destabilise the world economy
Tuesday 8 November 2016
Building Awards 2016: The winners revealed
Wates boss wins first ever CEO's CEO of the year, plus full list of Building Awards winners
MoD to sell land for 55,000 homes
Major MoD review will see 91 sites sold off, including five golf courses
Keepmoat bags £80m Leicester city centre job
Regen specialist will deliver mixed-use development with over 300 homes
Slower growth to ease skills crisis, says CITB
Report finds downturn in output will cut recruitment requirements by a third
UK's largest modular job awarded at Hinkley
Energy firm appoints contractor to build modular offices for the £18bn power plant
Monday 7 November 2016
'Buy as you go' plan to help renters become homeowners
Chancellor Philip Hammond to launch new type of housing tenure
Historic England still opposed to Sellar's Paddington Cube
Heritage group flags concerns over damage to 'historic character' of the area
Two thirds of contractors hit by materials inflation
Latest CPA trade survey points to rising costs after the Brexit vote
Plans in for £300m Meadowhall extension
The new 330,000 sq ft leisure offering will follow on from the £60m refurbishment of the main shopping centre in Sheffield
Banker becomes Treasury's first infrastructure finance chief
Government says move reflects its desire to secure more private sector investment into infrastructure
Friday 4 November 2016
Three quarters of firms fear key infrastructure won't be delivered
CBI and Aecom survey finds widespread concerns over rail, road and aviation pipelines
Flood defences will cost just a 'few pence a week'
Utilities not consumers will pick up bill for defence works, says former flood strategy MP Oliver Letwin
'Handbrake off' as 8build heads for £100m turnover
London-focused contractor says it has already booked in £74m of turnover for this financial year
L&G gets go-ahead for 440 homes in north London
Scheme designed by Assael could use off-site construction
How to hang wallpaper - paste the wall
Learn how to hang wallpaper using paste the wall paper.
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Thursday 3 November 2016
Major London office job frozen due to Brexit fears
Prospective architect Luis Vidal, designer of Heathrow Terminal 2, reveals client may go to different city
Wednesday 2 November 2016
Chinese firm vying for major Royal Docks job
Property investor ASF is one of three firms in the running to take on a multibillion-pound project to redevelop Albert Island in east London
Tuesday 1 November 2016
T Clarke accuses employee of stealing £2.8m
Accounting irregularities have been discovered in subsidiary firm DG Robson Mechanical Services
Monday 31 October 2016
LSC Facades fails with loss of 156 jobs
Three LSC Group firms placed in administration, but some assets have been sold on
Industry output to flatten out, says CPA
Sector's output forecast to rise just 0.3% next year and by 0.2% in 2018
Friday 28 October 2016
Multiplex inks 22 Bishopsgate build contract
'Full speed ahead' on City's tallest tower after funders commit to speculative build
Wednesday 26 October 2016
Sustainability Rising Star award open for nominations
Last year's winner was Lisa Pasquale from Six Cylinder
Paul Morrell to lead review of CITB
Former construction tsar to run the rule over construction's training body
Armitt hails Heathrow result as expansion team gears up
Sir John Armitt says runway decision is right choice as consultant team prepares 'to start mobilising people'
Investor interest in outer London growing, says developer
Old Oak developer says zones 2-3 now 'sweet spot' for those looking for returns
Axa commits to building 22 Bishopsgate tower
Investor shrugs off Brexit fears to press on with 62-storey scheme
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Three funky ways to decorate your pumpkin this Halloween!
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Tuesday 25 October 2016
Industry hails Heathrow result as expansion team gears up
Sir John Armitt says runway decision is right choice as consultant team prepares 'to start mobilising people'
Heathrow to hire 100-strong team after green light
Ministers approve Heathrow expansion over Gatwick - but long consultation awaits
Monday 24 October 2016
Friday 21 October 2016
Graham bags £150m north London pipeline
Contractor wins partnership with the London borough of Barnet
Housebuilders' pay buoyed by skills shortage
Research by Building reveals average pay packet of managing director in London tops £200,000
John Rowan and Partners boss announces retirement from firm
Managing partner Stephen Gee to leave after 31 years at consultant
Second phase of Priority Schools expected 'after Christmas'
EFA's Mike Green confirms £2bn second phase will start procurement in 2017
Thursday 20 October 2016
Keltbray's concrete arm could hit £150m turnover
Division launched after Dunne Group acquisition set to provide demolition firm with fastest growth, says boss
Tuesday 18 October 2016
Balfour writes industrial strategy wish list
Contractor says Brexit makes a joined-up plan for the economy more vital
Atkins-led team to revamp Leeds station for HS2
Bam and Gensler among firms appointed to Leeds station overhaul
Monday 17 October 2016
Farmer report tells industry to mend its ways or face oblivion
Written by Cast boss Mark Farmer, 'Modernise or die' was commissioned by government earlier this year
Friday 14 October 2016
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Skanska names successor to outgoing London boss
Company veteran Steve Holbrook replaces Paul Heather
Corbyn welcomes plan for temporary 'floating parliament'
Labour leader says Gensler's idea to relocate MPs to raft during refurb should be seriously considered
Thursday 13 October 2016
HS2 may have international search for its new CEO
Speculation grows that rail project will have to go overseas to replace chief executive Simon Kirby
Mace boss reveals what he wanted to be when he grew up
In aid of charity LandAid, Mark Reynolds unveils his chosen profession and it is definitely not being Scottish
Cardy Construction went under owing £18m
Firm employed 100 people and was working with 100 subcontractors when it went into administration
Salmond calls for parliament to move north
Former leader of the Scottish National Party says Liverpool or Manchester would be an ideal site to rebuild the Houses of Parliament
Coleman & Company leaves Didcot job
The demolition specialist lost four men in the power station's collapse earlier this year
Wednesday 12 October 2016
Bouygues UK posts £19.4m pretax loss
The contractor has blamed the loss on 'challenging' market conditions
Make wants more work outside London
Ken Shuttleworth's practice sees revenue jump a quarter last year
National Infrastructure Commission to be made 'permanent'
Chancellor announces commission will become an executive agency with own budget and “freedom”
Kier sells Mouchel Consulting to WSP
Construction group to make £40m profit from sale of 2,000-strong business
Northern Powerhouse outstrips London for planning decisions
But worries persist that under-resourced councils will hold up development
Tuesday 11 October 2016
Thames Water picks £57m consultancy framework winners
Big name consultants among winners on water infrastructure framework
Monday 10 October 2016
Friday 7 October 2016
L&G poised to produce first flat pack house prototypes
Investor seeks delivery partners as it hires former Shard pre-construction director Ian Eggers
Thursday 6 October 2016
T&T infra boss takes top North America role
The move comes as the consultant targets further expansion in the region
Cyber attack risk to nuclear power plants revealed
World Energy Council urges firms to build greater resilience into energy infrastructure as threat grows
British Land's Broadgate towers 'need pre-let'
Developers are more cautious after the Brexit vote, says client boss Chris Grigg
Architect calls for Manchester United and City to ground share
South African stadium specialist Ruben Reddy suggests bitter rivals move in together
Wednesday 5 October 2016
May: We must 'repair' the housing market
Prime minister also commits to “big” and “controversial” decisions on infrastructure in speech at Tory conference
Tuesday 4 October 2016
Construction activity recovers as Brexit uncertainty reduces
Construction costs have also risen as domestic suppliers pass on higher import costs
Monday 3 October 2016
Tories borrow £2bn to accelerate housebuilding
Tory conference latest: Chancellor Hammond set to announce new stimulus package for housing
Friday 30 September 2016
Chinese to get hands-on role at £18bn Hinkley Point C
China General Nuclear will work with EDF engineers to gain expertise for their own nuclear power plants
Thursday 29 September 2016
UK firms grab share of £55bn Colombia market
A clutch of UK firms have now set up offices in Colombia to take advantage of the country's fast-growing £55bn construction market
British Steel to 'return to profit'
Former Tata Steel business claims it's on track to make proft in first financial year
Seven CEOs vie for top chief executive award
Building Awards announces the shortlist for the first ever CEOs' CEO of the Year award
BW bullish about hitting £200m turnover by 2020
Fit-out specialist builds on core office expertise to secure growth 'regardless of the economic situation'
Almacantar joins Build UK
Sign up marks another departure for formerly contractor-focussed organisation.
Wednesday 28 September 2016
Magnox tender deals blow to £2.9bn consultancy framework
Nuclear decommissioning body launches its own tender for consultancy work
Almacantar ditches tower in favour of West End refurb
Centre Point developer submits plans for an 11-storey building in the West End
Exclusive: Contractor and QS bag £450m London job
The mixed-use project is for Malaysian investor AlloyMtd
Hawkins Brown trumps rivals for £60m student centre
Scheme for University of Central Lancashire to complete in 2019
Arup launches zero-waste 'circular building'
All components and materials used on project on display at Building Centre can be re-used or recycled
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Tuesday 27 September 2016
Brexit still hitting us, admits Crest Nicholson
Labour conference latest: Housebuilder boss Chris Tinker says the firm is still being hit by fallout from the vote
Labour's housing policy not ambitious enough, says former minister
Labour conference latest: Former frontbencher John Healey gives mixed review of party policy
Skanska wins London Tech City project
Helical Bar appoints firm to construct the last building at the developer's office and retail project
Monday 26 September 2016
Manchester mayor must redirect funds from luxury housing, says Burnham
Labour conference latest: Party's mayoral candidate says he would switch budget to affordable schemes
Plans in for £137m scheme near Tower Bridge
Silvertown developer aiming to build a mixed-use development on Tower Bridge Road
Manchester £200m canal-side scheme gets go-ahead
Capital & Centric and Henry Boot get planning green light
Hopkins' Park Lane hotel plans approved
Architect wins planning for second luxury hotel scheme at Hyde Park Corner
Friday 23 September 2016
Thursday 22 September 2016
Wednesday 21 September 2016
Major recruitment drive after Hinkley Point go-ahead
Somerset project now expected to unlock a potential £80bn nuclear new build pipeline
Tuesday 20 September 2016
New York-style PRS tower in Liverpool gets go-ahead
Developer Moda Living also plans another big PRS tower in Birmingham
New Street thumbs-up from passengers a year after revamped station opened
Birmingham development sees city shoot up retail rankings table
South London £1.5bn resi scheme hits setback
Council vows to press on with 3,500-home redevelopment as Javid sides with residents
Monday 19 September 2016
Give us cash and we'll back your building schemes, public tells government
Poll says £5,000 enough to secure backing
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Friday 16 September 2016
Brexit calm – but worst is still to come, warn top consultants
UK's biggest consultants say impact of vote to leave EU won't be felt until spring next year
Thursday 15 September 2016
Hinkley green light - but UK can block any future sale
Controversial £18bn nuclear plant approved - but with conditions
Network Rail to boost use of off-site construction
Chief executive also reveals he wants earlier contractor involvement to bring down cost of projects
Wednesday 14 September 2016
Clients recommitting to jobs after Brexit jitters, says Galliford boss
Construction group posts record profit but legacy jobs continue to drag
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Tuesday 13 September 2016
Galliford's new Bristol office picks up £42m job
Contractor's regeneration arm will build 261-home retirement village
Monday 12 September 2016
Brexit is a great opportunity, says Zaha Hadid Architects boss
Patrik Schumacher says UK should seize its moment
Sunday 11 September 2016
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Friday 9 September 2016
Next RIBA chief wants more clout for architects
Ben Derbyshire says architects should take control of post-occupancy data to lift themselves up the professional food chain
Output holds firm in first full month after EU referendum
Unchanged output in July and strong new orders in the second quarter surprise economists
Spurs buys five cranes for £400m stadium build
New £400m ground is being built right next to White Hart Lane
Luxury architect bags Hyde Park hotel role
US designer Peter Marino will have a £200m budget to play with on Peninsula Hotel fit-out
Thursday 8 September 2016
Alinea boosts residential offering with hire of Arcadis specialist
Alinea has continued its expansion into the housing sector with the recruitment of residential specialist Andy Platts from Arcadis
Wednesday 7 September 2016
'Shambolic' residential tower wins 2016 Carbuncle Cup
BUJ Architects' Lincoln Plaza is voted ugliest building of the year – 'an unmitigated mess' says one judge
Tuesday 6 September 2016
Redrow bullish but Berkeley downbeat after Brexit vote
Housebuilders have their say on the state of the housing market
Monday 5 September 2016
Chinese client gears up for Docklands tower start
Demolition works clear way for £800m HOK-designed residential skyscraper
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Friday 2 September 2016
Salford's £1bn Media City expansion gets go-ahead
Six architects involved in latest phase, with 10 new buildings planned
Too few students taking science and maths, Aecom warns
Engineering firm raises skills shortage concern as it publishes analysis on lack of A-level STEM students
Cash for extra school places 'falls 30% short'
School estates body says money for 'basic need' building work at schools is close to a third below what it should be
Campaign launched to offer pupils construction experience
Firms urged to offer placements as part of Construction Youth Trust and Building campaign
Construction activity recovers in August
Acitivity in the construction sector has picked up after nose-diving in July following the Brexit vote
Thursday 1 September 2016
Body found at Didcot power station six months after collapse
The boiler house at Didcot Power Station collapsed on 23 February
Architects' confidence takes a dive after Brexit vote
First RIBA survey after referendum shows big practices are most anxious
Wednesday 31 August 2016
Two public clients to launch consultancy frameworks
EFA and HMRC consider tenders in further blow to government's flagship £2.9bn framework
Bam nabs Preston university work
Scheme for University of Central Lancashire to start early next year
Tuesday 30 August 2016
London's new zero carbon rules may catch firms out
Oblivious developers 'will need specialist help to avoid London offsetting fees'
Sir Robert McAlpine wins telescope HQ
Radio wave-inspired project expected to start on site at Jodrell Bank in December
Thursday 25 August 2016
Tuesday 23 August 2016
Top consultants vie for HS2 phase two roles
Client HS2 Ltd shortlists firms for key roles on branches of the high speed line north of Birmingham
Graham converts London uni courtyard into student space
Contractor completes space-saving scheme for SOAS University of London
Lendlease lands 50-storey 'Jenga tower'
Latest sign of life at Nine Elms post-Brexit vote as Balfour also announces another win in the area
No let up in planning applications after Brexit vote
No reduction in number of planning applications submitted since referendum
Monday 22 August 2016
Friday 19 August 2016
Keltbray launches concrete business
Firm also names former Dunne Group head Gordon Dunne as new business's MD
Thursday 18 August 2016
In pics: Mace presses on with Spurs' stadium build
New ground is being built right next to White Hart Lane
De Niro hotel an offer Westminster can't refuse
Film legend part of team to create 83-room boutique hotel in WC2 block
Weaker pound only Brexit impact so far, says Bam
Royal Bam posts improved half-year results, including an increase in UK profit
Six contractors scoop £5bn P22 framework
Incumbents Willmott Dixon and Balfour Beatty among those to miss out
Contractors join calls to delay apprenticeship levy
Builders' trade body Build UK says contractors need more time
Wednesday 17 August 2016
Balfour pegs back half-year loss to £21m
But firm is hit by further UK problems and a £25m writedown against potential health and safety liabilities
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Tuesday 16 August 2016
Balfour wins biggest ever US deal
Contractor lands deal to electrify 52 miles of high-speed rail line
Monday 15 August 2016
Bovis reassures subbies it will continue building
The housebuilder reported strong profit growth for the first half of the year
Six architects chasing £450m Spurs housing work
Allies & Morrison and Sheppard Robson among those chasing deal next door to football club's new ground
Friday 12 August 2016
Apprenticeships levy details revealed
Government presses ahead with plans to impose levy on large employers
Scape confirms consultancy framework winner after challenge falls away
Confirmation of the award follows a challenge by one of the unsuccessful bidders
Pokémon Go: What to do if digital monsters are on your building site
Concerned businesses can report issues to the game's developer
Thursday 11 August 2016
Sir Robert McAlpine family 'ran firm like a CEO'
Part of an exclusive investigation into management of Sir Robert McAlpine
Augmented reality could revolutionise client pitches
Technology behind Pokémon Go could transform the way the industry works
Pokémon Go players at risk on building sites
Building investigation finds 50-plus instances of players trespassing onto construction sites
Wednesday 10 August 2016
Sweett brand to disappear within two months of takeover
Middle East-owned Currie & Brown's boss says takeover is 'vote of confidence' in UK post-Brexit vote
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Tuesday 9 August 2016
Architect duo scoops £270m UCL East
Architects to design two projects on university's £270m Stratford campus
AFC Wimbledon's new stadium on verge of kick-off
Mayor Sadiq Khan says he will reconsider decision to call in project
Sweett to delist from stock exchange next month
Currie & Brown's £29m takeover of rival consultant goes unconditional
Thursday 4 August 2016
Hinkley delay puts UK nuclear new build at risk, says expert
Government review into Hinkley Point C risks putting off investors in other nuclear projects
Six developers vie for Tottenham regen scheme
Council shortlists developers for 1,400 homes next to new Spurs stadium
Chinese burn: Hinkley backers feel snubbed
Well-placed source claims representatives of China's nuclear industry took the latest delay badly
Architect appointed to £23m Scottish justice centre
New court building will allow Inverness Castle to become tourist attraction
Alinea fears for contractors as Brexit dip begins to bite
Vote to leave the EU will see tender prices flatten out this year and then potentially fall
Wednesday 3 August 2016
Keltbray on cusp of Dunne deal to save hundreds of jobs
Demolition specialist on verge of move into reinforced concrete market
Tuesday 2 August 2016
Monday 1 August 2016
Construction and energy ministers finally named
Ministerial briefs confirmed at the new Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy department
Developer sought for 2,500-home York scheme
High profile site is situated behind the city's railway station
Thursday 28 July 2016
Tender prices will fall in wake of Brexit vote, consultants predict
Survey finding follows data showing market contraction, falling share prices and deteriorating confidence
Wednesday 27 July 2016
McAlpine rules out appointing family member as CEO
After the sudden departure of its first chief executive, contractor maintains it needs outside expertise
Tuesday 26 July 2016
Monday 25 July 2016
Lakehouse founder Steve Rawlings dies
Rawlings died peacefully after a short illness, the company says
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Friday 22 July 2016
Building Awards: The shortlist is announced
After a record number of entries, which projects have made the cut?
Thursday 21 July 2016
Balfour warns Brexit could threaten Crossrail 2 and Tube upgrades
Contractor also warns Brexit could delay HS2 and Hinkley Point C
Halcrow pensioners press on with legal challenge
High-profile lawyer who acted for Mirror Group pensioners in the Maxwell pension scandal has confirmed he will spearhead the challenge
Wednesday 20 July 2016
Sir Ben Ainslie base wins BREEAM Excellent
Sustainability accolade awarded ahead of next week's America's Cup in the Solent
Scape lines up winner for £350m consultancy framework
Exclusive: Contracting authority lines up joint venture for major framework
Monday 18 July 2016
Housing and construction strategy ministers appointed
Gavin Barwell and Ben Gummer take key junior minister roles
Sunday 17 July 2016
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Thursday 14 July 2016
Reshuffle: Grayling takes transport, Javid in at DCLG
Coverage and analysis of the appointments key to construction
Wednesday 13 July 2016
Barratt 'raises a red flag' post-Brexit
Housebuilder cools on development plans, but expects to post 20% rise in pre-tax profit for last year
Consultants bag roles on £4.2bn London super sewer
Trio will provide commerial support services to the scheme
How to build a sandpit from decking
Make your kids their very own sandpit using decking, and bring the beach to your garden!
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Tuesday 12 July 2016
May pledges infrastructure bonds - but Heathrow looks in doubt
Britain's next prime minister vows to build economy “that works for everyone”
Monday 11 July 2016
Construction growth prospects downgraded again by Experian
Experian publishes chastening set of forecasts - before it's even estimated likely impact of Brexit
Friday 8 July 2016
Chinese backers to ramp up involvement in Hinkley
Chinese investors push for more Chinese staff and materials, as EDF insists Brexit won't affect project
How to create a vertical planter
Create a feature wall with this clever vertical planter using plywood and your favourite plants.
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Thursday 7 July 2016
Leadsom: 'I would review HS2'
Tory leadership candidate also says she does not yet have a view on Heathrow expansion
Wednesday 6 July 2016
Parliament begins search for Whitehall upgrade contractor
Building works expected to cost £500m and take four years to complete
Tuesday 5 July 2016
Trio of investors shut UK property funds after Brexit
Investors in three real estate funds told they cannot withdraw
East End mayor wants Goodsyard ally to 'kill off' scheme
John Biggs says appointment of Bishopsgate opponent Jules Pipe to City Hall post will kibosh development
Heathrow picks Balfour for £170m baggage job
Contractor will upgrade baggage screening and handling systems at the airport
Third of councils now using standardised PQQs
SEC Group survey finds increasing adoption of standardised procurement
Monday 4 July 2016
Kier hit by £82m of writedowns
Construction group moots sale of Mouchel Consulting and axes its Caribbean business
NY architect beats Adjaye to Obama library
David Adjaye would have been first non-American to design a presidential archive
Problem jobs drag Sisk to £18m loss
Firm blames “record level” of supply chain inflation for troubled contracts in south
Tuesday 28 June 2016
HS2 'over budget and behind schedule' says watchdog
National Audit Office says HS2 has ballooned well over £55.7bn budget while first phase could open 12 months late
Monday 27 June 2016
Saturday 25 June 2016
How to create a butterfly garden
Increase the amount of pollinator friendly plants in your outside space to support the UK's butterfly population. Get outside to count and record butterflies for the official Garden Butterfly Survey 2016 with 59 species of butterflies in the UK!
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Wednesday 22 June 2016
Tuesday 21 June 2016
Rogers: Brexit would be 'catastrophic error'
Leading architect tells Building a Brexit would be “catastrophic” for construction and the economy
Wednesday 15 June 2016
Pidgley warning over Brexit
Berkeley chairman says capital's status under threat if UK votes to leave EU
Tuesday 14 June 2016
Stanhope gears up for White City Place lettings
The three buildings at former BBC media village in west London are being redeveloped by Lendlease
City investor tells Persimmon to rejig £600m bonus plan
Deal will see senior execs rewarded wth lucrative shares scheme if incentive plan targets hit
How to make a box shelf
Re-purpose old crates with this clever outdoor shelf!
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We are a London Builder, in the industry for over 25 years we have been helping Londoners turn their dream home into a reality.
Building BluePrints London is a Construction Company which is dedicated to producing the highest standard in residential and commercial building.
We are made up of a team of craftsmen with an eye for detail and a passion for producing quality work and providing world class service.
We are made up of a team of craftsmen with an eye for detail and a passion for producing quality work and providing world class service.
Choose from our design range or custom design your new home from scratch to create a beautiful and elegant living area.
Our passion and love for architecture and design has been proven over the years.
Our passion and love for architecture and design has been proven over the years.
We also specialise in knocking down your existing home, clearing the site and building a new home on your land.
We undertake contracts both large and small, making it our priority to exceed the client’s expectation on all bases, every step of the way.
We undertake contracts both large and small, making it our priority to exceed the client’s expectation on all bases, every step of the way.
We have acquired a formidable reputation over the last 25 years as a highly respected London Building Company.
We started out in general domestic renovations, extensions and home improvements including total makeovers and over the years built new medium to large projects both domestic and municipal to get to where we are today. Innovative yet practical design, excellent customer service, quality of product and speed of construction is our objective on all our new home construction projects.
We started out in general domestic renovations, extensions and home improvements including total makeovers and over the years built new medium to large projects both domestic and municipal to get to where we are today. Innovative yet practical design, excellent customer service, quality of product and speed of construction is our objective on all our new home construction projects.
We are proud of what we have achieved and hope to continue to provide excellence throughout our industry.
We hire only the smartest and brightest as we know, with the investment our customers are making, it is absolutely vital to get it right.
Every project we work on is meticulously planned and thought out to the smallest detail, which shows in the result.
We hire only the smartest and brightest as we know, with the investment our customers are making, it is absolutely vital to get it right.
Every project we work on is meticulously planned and thought out to the smallest detail, which shows in the result.
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