Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 17:57
A £60m scheme will see almost a third of Wrexham council’s homes fitted with PV panels.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 17:52
St Vincent’s Housing Association (SVHA) has installed photovoltaic panels on 400 homes by taking advantage of a renewable energy specialist’s “no cost” system.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 17:47
The sun has got his hat on and he’s heading out the door; the old song gains a less than jolly twist when it comes to the Government’s reduction in Feed-in-Tariffs (FiTs), slashed by half this month, so is that it for solar electricity’s sunny disposition? Mark Cantrell reports.
Friday, September 30, 2011 - 16:11
Manchester’s Building Schools for the Future and Academies Programme team explain the process behind the hugely successful project. By Penny Shannon.
Friday, September 30, 2011 - 15:53
Over 1,000 academies have opened across the country in the past year – and there are more to come.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 11:19
Current market conditions, significant funding cuts, plus the zero carbon and localism agendas and changing regulations mean significant challenges for public sector construction. That is why the National House-Building Council (NHBC) is working with local authorities, housing associations and housebuilders alike, supporting them to build sustainable homes for the future, while at the same time maintaining high standards for homeowners and tenants.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 11:13
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) recently published a full list of its land holdings, which now gives local authorities and other public bodies a comprehensive insight into potential development sites across England for new homes.
Friday, May 6, 2011 - 15:52
Never far from controversy the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, was the biggest single Government investment in improving school buildings for over 50 years. A raft of new developments is still ongoing in Manchester including the specialist Grange School for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Monday, December 7, 2009 - 18:24
The contractors named and shamed by the OFT for illegally colluding in bid rigging should never work in the public or social sector again, according to one industry source. A little harsh some might think, but it reflects the sense of dismay, even outrage, that the scandal has provoked. Mark Cantrell reports
Monday, December 7, 2009 - 18:02
Mortimer Community College opened its doors to 1,000 pupils in September and is equipped with everything they could possibly need for a modern education.
Monday, December 7, 2009 - 17:52
Founded in 1880, Leicester Tigers are one of the most successful and well known rugby clubs in the world. In order to bring their facilities in line with their expertise on the field the club have embarked on a multi million pound redevelopment of their Welford Road Stadium.
Monday, December 7, 2009 - 17:48
Neaco’s Spectrum Duplex balustrade system, combining satin polished stainless steel with powder coated aluminium, received top marks from specifiers as part of a refurbishment at Long Field High School in Leicestershire.
Monday, December 7, 2009 - 17:43
Recent major work projects have finished at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and life has settled down to dealing with small repairs and maintenance.
Monday, December 7, 2009 - 17:40
Parts of Britain are more water stressed than Egypt, Syria, Sudan or Morocco, but there is increasing pressure to encourage householders, business and the construction industry to take on more responsibility to preserve water.
Monday, December 7, 2009 - 17:25
Kier Group plc is now a key player in delivering Kent’s first Building Schools for the Future Local Education Partnership, after buying Telereal Trillium’s investment in the scheme.
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