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Heathrow Airport set for logistics expansion
Heathrow Airport has appointed McLaren Construction to build more than 9,000m2 of logistics space as part of the redevelopment of its Eastern Business Park. …
President’s Column: Mom’s apple pie tomorrow?
Before the summer break, BCSA members were reporting improved optimism for the future, but unfortunately, the latest round of Regional Meetings have featured a …
News in Brief: October 2025
Working on behalf of developer Richardson Barberry, Caddick Construction has started work on a DPD distribution centre near Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The …
Strong growth reported by William Hare
Global steel engineering specialist, William Hare has reported a year of substantial growth, with turnover reaching £422.5 million to December 2024, up from …
Work starts on Panattoni’s largest UK speculative warehouse
Main contractor Winvic has started work on a 278,892m2 warehouse in Swindon, which represents developer Panattoni’s largest-ever UK speculative unit. Being …
Approval given for 31-storey City of London tower
The City of London Corporation’s Planning Applications Sub-Committee has approved plans for a 31-storey office tower at 130 Fenchurch Street. Formerly known …
Green light for major Bolton town centre mixed-use scheme
Bolton Council has approved plans for the £100 million Church Wharf scheme, which is set to transform a large swathe of land in the town centre. Being …
Major revamp for Hillingdon’s Rosedale College
The Department for Education (DfE) has selected Bouygues UK as the main contractor for the redevelopment of Rosedale College in the London Borough of …
Steelwork contract awarded for nuclear site’s amenity building
The Sizewell C nuclear facility has awarded William Hare the contract to deliver 500t of structural steelwork, for the amenity building at its on-site …
Early engagement is best way to beat the inevitable rush
In the run up to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, or Budget, on 26 November there are plenty of reasons not to be too cheerful on the economic front. …