How an unexpected path to a career in construction lead to becoming Cavanna Homes’ Apprentice of the Year

Had it not been for a broken foot and being unable to work as a pub waitress, Ellie Mason wouldn’t have found her way to working for Westcountry housebuilder Cavanna Homes, and subsequently, named as its Apprentice of the Year. Ellie, who is 20, joined Cavanna Homes as a technical apprentice in October 2023 after … Read more

Kingspan Introduces Mineral Wool Pipe Insulation

Kingspan Technical Insulation launches Kingspan K-Roc Pipe Insulation, an A2/A2-s1,d0 rated product suitable for HVAC and building services pipework. The product comprises a mineral wool insulation core with reinforced aluminium foil facing and a wide self-adhesive closing lap, making the assembly process quick and secure. It is available in a range of sizes for various … Read more

483 Manchester railway arches transformed into world-class artistic development hub

Robertson Construction North West has completed a £3.5m regeneration of three Grade II listed railway arches in central Manchester, creating a multi-purpose creative centre and gallery for international contemporary arts organisation, HOME. HOME Arches is spread across three interconnected arches on Whitworth Street West, below the existing HOME arts centre. The 258 sq m (2800 … Read more

VPS Group Acquires Davis Site Security to Accelerate Growth in the UK Construction Industry

VPS Group, the temporary security specialist, has acquired Davis Site Security, a fast-growing security company, protecting blue chip customers’ construction sites with monitored video technology and manned guarding. The construction industry loses over £800 million annually due to plant theft, vandalism, water loss and fire. With its focus on comprehensive, technology enabled solutions for construction sites, Davis … Read more

Sisk set to deliver Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Sisk has been appointed to deliver a state-of-the-art Children’s Cancer Centre (CCC) at the renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) in central London. The development is being supported by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity) who are in the midst of the biggest and most ambitious fundraising appeal in their history. The Build it. … Read more

Developer Supports Norfolk Charity’s Mission of Hope With £1,500 Donation

Norwich-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia has contributed £1,500 to Amber’s Army, a Horsford-based charity dedicated to bringing joy to families facing the unimaginable challenge of childhood cancer. Established in 2023 by Jon and Amanda Sheehy in loving memory of their daughter, Amber, Amber’s Army embodies the spirit of resilience and compassion. The donation … Read more

McLaren Construction Midlands and North lead new nationwide laptop donation initiative

Starting the initiative, 20 repurposed company laptops were donated to the St Helens-based Martin Murray ThinkFAST academy, providing young people with online support to help with educational development. McLaren Construction Midlands and North have a long-standing relationship with the Martin Murray academy, which aims to help young people with high-quality social support and development through … Read more

Costain marks 160th anniversary with volunteering drive to transform careers and support communities

Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, is marking its 160th anniversary in 2025 by donating a record number of volunteering days to improve people’s lives through transforming career prospects and supporting community projects across the UK.  Around 7,000 volunteer days will be used by Costain’s people this year to help organisations including Business in the Community … Read more