Spotlight

Overton Electrical Services has successfully achieved the prestigious Achilles Gold Desktop Assessment and is now a registered supplier on the Achilles BuildingConfidence network. Marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued commitment to compliance and industry best practice, the Achilles accreditation is a widely recognised benchmark that evaluates businesses against standards across key areas including … Read more

Falcon Fox Construction is delivering on its commitment to hire local people as a direct result of winning two major contracts in Sunderland. David Reagan, from Seaham, is site manager on Nile+Villiers, a key part of Sunderland City Council’s Sunniside Place Strategy – a ten-year plan to bring new life, activity and investment to the … Read more

The UK’s biggest housebuilding awards, the WhatHouse? Awards, are back for 2026 with event organiser, Globespan Media confirming entries are open, including refreshed categories for the much-loved ceremony. Housebuilders, developers, housing associations and the industry’s supply chain are encouraged to make online nominations across the 21 categories, which include three new additions as well as … Read more

GRAHAM has successfully secured placement on six lots under SNG’s new-build framework. Forming part of SNG’s 10-year development programme, the framework will support the delivery of 25,000 new homes alongside wider regeneration and sustainability improvements to existing dwellings across the South of England, including London. The framework consists of 12 lots across different geographical regions … Read more

North Shields-based, Greener Solutions Group, has announced new appointments across the North West as the business continues to expand in response to growing demand for insulation and retrofit services. Owen Hankin and Reece Davis have joined as loft installers, supporting increased demand for insulation measures and helping to expand installation capacity across the region. The … Read more

Winvic Construction Ltd a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and construction of private and public sector works and civil engineering projects, and Gilltown have marked the topping out milestone at Progress House in Coventry, a 544-bed Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme. Representatives from Winvic, client Gilltown, engineer Westlakes and architect GDL … Read more

Does Himalayan balsam affect planning permissions?Yes – Himalayan balsam can affect planning permission because planning authorities will expect developers to identify invasive species on land they’re looking to build on, and show how they will prevent spread and manage removal. If Himalayan balsam is (professionally) identified on or near the site, a survey and management … Read more

WITH a legacy stretching back to 1964, independent MEP and sustainability consultancy Wallace Whittle is celebrating a pivotal milestone; the fifth anniversary of its return to UK ownership. The amicable 2021 management buy-out from German giant TÜV SÜD, after 10 years under the brand, allowed Wallace Whittle to reclaim its roots while also becoming the … Read more

Contractor invests more than €400k in second Dublin office, helping to boost jobs by 40nr National contractor GRAHAM has expanded its footprint in Ireland and opened a new Dublin office. Located at Northwood Business Park in Santry, the new site will enable the firm to better support the delivery of high-quality built environment projects across … Read more

A North East-based energy efficiency specialist has confirmed its commitment to developing its workforce as both an admin assistant and a director both study qualifications paid for by the company. Daniel Jackson, 23, joined Greener Solutions Group as an admin assistant two years ago, but having recognised his talent and commitment, the growing company is … Read more