McPhillips builds on diamond year with multi-million project pipeline

Award-winning Shropshire constructor McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd is building on the success of its milestone 60th year, kicking off 2025 with a strong order book across diverse sectors. Managing director Paul Inions said the company was looking to build on its recent successes and maintain its position of strength and diversity in its project portfolio. January … Read more

Henry Brothers Completes £11m Welfare Centre at Pirbright

Leading construction company Henry Brothers has completed an £11 million welfare hub designed to support new recruits at the Army Training Centre Pirbright. The Soldiers’ Centre at Alexander Barracks brings existing retail and wellbeing services across the site into a single location, enhancing the training experience for recruits while modernising the facility. The building’s construction … Read more

Davidsons Homes continues to grow internal talent through apprenticeship scheme

As one group of apprentices complete their first year with Davidsons Homes, the next is joining the growing ranks. After spending their first year on site with Leicestershire-based developer Davidsons Homes, Josh, Harry, Freddie and Ellis have now begun the second year of their apprenticeships in their chosen departments. The company has welcomed Ahnya, Dillon … Read more

Masonry Mentors 2025: Grayson and Oaklands College partner to forge a legacy event addressing the construction skills shortage

Grayson has announced its collaboration with Oaklands College for the inaugural Masonry Mentors 2025 event, a groundbreaking bricklaying pilot designed to inspire and develop the next generation of construction talent. Co-developed by Grayson and Oaklands College, the concept was conceived by FE legend Bob Noseda, with support from brickwork training icon Peter Roberts and Construction … Read more

Dedicated Nottinghamshire apprentice travels 161 miles to complete apprenticeship programme

21-year-old Riordan ‘Rio’ Keetley is currently undertaking a Level 2 Bricklaying apprenticeship at the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) Training Hub in Scotswood, Newcastle. Rio travels the 161 miles for his training block weeks to the Training Hub by train from his home in Nottingham to pursue his career and achieve a nationally recognised qualification. … Read more

Keon Homes targets ‘Brownfield first’ with new deal

Keon Homes, which recently announced it is building out the stalled £35m Phase 3 Port Loop development in Birmingham, has joined forces with niche residential development consultancy Foster, Green+Brown (FG+B) to launch ‘Brownfield Reborn’. The two companies have a strong track record in this arena and will partner with clients to provide a free in-depth … Read more

Glencar announces completion of prime edge of London state of the art urban logistics development for Valor

Glencar has announced its completion of the construction of four logistics/industrial units totalling 215,000 sq ft in a range of sizes for long-term and much valued client Valor Real Estate Partners at their Valor Park East Circular development situated in Beckton, near to Barking in London. The new estate comprises four brand new Grade A … Read more

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