Construction Business News - A brownfield affordable homes development on the site of a former Coventry school has been given a mayoral seal of approval. Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, paid a visit to the site of the former Dartmouth School in Wyken which is being re-developed by Coventry-based family firm the Deeley Group for leading housing provider Stonewater.

Construction Business News - After 125 years of trading, welded steel mesh manufacturer Siddall and Hilton Products has started the New Year with a bang, announcing its largest investment in 12 years with the purchase of a new 2m specialist welding machine that will increase capacity and efficiency at its Brighouse manufacturing site and head office, as well as creating more than ten new jobs.

Construction Business News - An innovative business in Coventry has secured its first contract for their new product which improves the safety of construction workers. Feraru Dynamics launched its Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome HAV-Sentry glove in 2020 after two years of developing prototypes and completing validation tests.

Construction Business News - The winner of the Deeley Group s most prestigious award has paid tribute to the hard work of his team during a testing year. Chris Newman, a contracts manager who has worked at Deeley for almost eight years, has been handed the Gary Neville Award for all of his efforts during a challenging 12 months.

Construction Business News - Leeds engineers RWO has won an undisclosed contract to support a multi-million pound infrastructure investment by motorways and major roads operator, Highways England. The Park Place-based specialist is providing comprehensive civil and structural engineering services for a number new Highways England Depots, each comprising of a 3.

Construction Business News - An award-winning business that began life in a small Preston office has grown into a creative force with a national reputation for architecture, design and masterplanning excellence. Frank Whittle Partnership FWP is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

Construction Business News - Recom Solutions has won places on two frameworks which offer soft facilities management and construction services to the NHS and the wider public sector.

Construction Business News - Newcastle-based civil and structural engineers RWO has promoted Ronnie Lamb to engineer and Vincent Wai to senior engineer as it continues to invest in resources and skills. The move will see both strengthen their involvement in highway and drainage design contracts for several of the company s clients in both Leeds and Newcastle.

Construction Business News - North East housebuilder Homes by Carlton is pushing ahead with its expansion strategy, refusing to allow the pandemic to hamper its ambitious investment plans. The award-winning County Durham developer is maximising the spike in housing demand by bringing three new homes developments on stream in County Durham and Tees Valley.

Construction Business News - The growing problem of mental health issues caused by the COVID pandemic has prompted a Northumberland business to donate to a Morpeth charity in lieu of sending Christmas cards and gifts to their clients.

Construction Business News - Work is underway on one of North East Lincolnshire s largest residential sites with developer E5 Living UK enlisting the help of Greater Grimsby MP Lia Nici to launch the project. The first phase of King s Park in Scartho will see 78 bungalows built by constructor JemBuild, which secured the contract with E5 thanks in part to its commitment of using local labour and suppliers.

Construction Business News - A Warwickshire property company has responded to the increase in home working due to Covid-19 by reconfiguring the design of its properties on a new development.

Construction Business News - It s easy to think that architecture as we know it today was created by the ancient Greeks or Romans. But you only have to look at pre-historic structures, such as Stonehenge or the Nuragic monuments in Sardinia, to see how far back it goes. The premise of architecture is to create timeless spaces for life s activities. At its core, these structures can help to improve human life.

Construction Business News - A Leeds firm of civil and structural engineers is donating its Christmas party budget to support a local foodbank. RWO is sharing the 1,500 it would be putting aside for its 15 staff to have a festive bash with the Leeds North and West Foodbank.

Construction Business News - A manhole and access cover manufacturer has reported a substantial leap in global trade, with overseas sales now accounting for a fifth of its annual turnover.

Construction Business News - George Moss and Sons Limited is celebrating the completion of its Rivington Court development at Moss Industrial Estate. Thirteen brand new, state of the art units, which range in size from 1,000 sq ft to 12,000 sq ft, have been completed on the industrial estate over the last eighteen months.

Construction Business News - Cleveland Bridge Group are committed to providing opportunities to people from all backgrounds. Our diversity ambassadors, for example, work hard to promote fairness, inclusion and respect across the business, helping people understand the benefits of a diverse workforce. However, across the construction industry as a whole, inclusive initiatives are not as prevalent.

Construction Business News - Newcastle civil and structural engineering firm RWO has appointed two senior engineers as it continues to invest in resources and support client services. Rob Mounter joins as a structural engineer while Shane Griffith comes in as a structural technician.

Construction Business News - Plans to develop much needed new affordable housing in a popular County Durham town, have been opened up to online public consultation.

Construction Business News - Over the course of the last twenty years or so, there have been several methods used to make construction greener and more sustainable. For example, the use of solar panels and the integration of eco-friendly, biodegradable materials into building design have been tried and tested.