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Aston Villa to redevelop North Stand
Premier League side Aston Villa has announced plans to refurbish and expand its North Stand, increasing its stadium capacity to over 50,000. As Villa Park will …
Research boost for University of Nottingham
Main contractor G F Tomlinson has started construction on a hydrogen propulsion systems lab at the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus. Once the £5 …
Green light for new Sandwell leisure centre
Sandwell Council Planning Authority has approved plans for the demolition and rebuilding of Haden Hill Leisure Centre. The £24 million redevelopment is being …
Presidents Column: June 2025
Two years of changes As this is my final column before handing over the baton to the next BCSA President, it is appropriate to reflect on the events and …
News in Brief: June 2025
A planning application has been submitted for the first phase of Northern Gateway, a large manufacturing park near Bury in Greater Manchester. The scheme will …
Steelwork contractor goes all-electric
Nottingham-based Caunton Engineering is investing to transform its fabrication yard loading fleet into an all-electric operation. As part of its drive to …
New Rotherham Market rising with steelwork
Forming part of Rotherham’s Council Masterplan, the new steel frame for the town’s redeveloped covered market is quickly taking shape. Requiring over 300t …
Major employment park set for Towcester
Winvic Construction has been appointed by IM Properties to construct a major new employment park at Towcester, Northamptonshire. Expected to create 1,500 jobs …
Walsall Council appoints contractor for town centre revamp
Having secured funding from the Future High Street Fund, Walsall Council has appointed Kier Construction to undertake a major revamp of the town centre. Due to …
Contract awarded for major home counties substation
Main contractor Murphy has been awarded the multi-million-pound contract from National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) to construct a new substation at …
