News Update The old ways are the best: green roofs – These days, some of the most modern construction projects utilising the latest, high-tech materials, are also using a centuries old method in the design of their roofs. Living roofs, sometimes referred to as green roofs, were used as far back as the 11th century, in traditional Viking dwellings. These days, the feature can be [] http://ow.ly/2AK2pNContinue Reading
News Update Town centre regeneration plans for Warrington – Warrington Borough Council is set to revamp the town’s centre after it announced a new £52 million proposal. The new initiative will see a new retail centre emerge, complete with a family-friendly shopping area, featuring restaurants and other leisure experiences. There will also be a contemporary market hall at the heart or the centre that [] http://ow.ly/2ADhl5Continue Reading
News Update Longford Park in Banbury construction begins – Construction work has begun on more than 1,000 homes at an Oxfordshire town. Cherwell District Council has described the 185 acre (75 hectare) site at Longford Park as “Banbury’s largest outstanding housing development”. Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Homes and Bovis Homes have started work on land south of Bankside and east of Oxford Road. The development [] http://ow.ly/2AzkM9Continue Reading
News Update Carillion Scoops £92m Contract – Carillion Alawi has been awarded a £92 million contract by The Oman Hospitality Company SAOC to build the Kempinski Wave Hotel in Muscat, Oman. The 24 month contract, which is to start this month, involves the construction of a beach front resort including a 309-room 5-star hotel and 77 hotel apartments, to be operated by [] http://ow.ly/2AxAjWContinue Reading
