Spotlight

Constructing Excellence North East (CENE) has launched a new sub-group of its People Group, to support construction and engineering professionals in creating positive social impact within local communities. The North East Social Impact Network, will provide a platform for sharing best practice, showcasing innovative projects and fostering collaboration across the region. The inaugural event, held … Read more

Lincolnshire environmental consultancy, Evolve Geo-Environmental Limited, has been named Client Advisor of the Year at the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2025. The director-led geo-environmental consultancy, established in 2022, has delivered over 300 projects over the past 18 months alone, with more than half located within Lincolnshire. Evolve’s portfolio spans major residential and infrastructure … Read more

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor specialising in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has completed Crown Place in Birmingham – a landmark 33-storey purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development. Practical completion was achieved on programme in December 2025 for client Crown Student Living, marking the delivery … Read more

Lighthouse Charity, Willmott Dixon and artist Rob Fenton recently unveiled a mural at Staffordshire’s new Student Village in support of men’s mental health. The striking mural depicts a lighthouse, shining a beacon of hope and a positive message for the construction community. The unveiling was part of a site wide Safety Stand Down focusing on … Read more

Cramlington-based Compass Developments has been appointed by igloo Regeneration to deliver 34 homes within the Vaux Neighbourhood at Riverside Sunderland, which will be delivered using investment from the Housing Growth Partnership fund. Construction of the new city centre homes, including 16 innovative and sustainable properties inspired by award-winning designs produced by igloo Regeneration, Open Studios … Read more

McAvoy’s recent appointment to the Department for Education (DfE) Construction Framework 2025 (CF25) reflects the increasing demand for high-quality, sustainable education facilities, says the company. McAvoy has secured a place across all eight regional lots of the CF25 £15bn school rebuilding programme to deliver education projects across England. This signifies a major opportunity for McAvoy, … Read more

Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has been appointed to the Department for Education’s new Construction Framework 2025 (CF25), reinforcing the company’s strong track record in delivering high-quality educational facilities across England. G F Tomlinson has been successful on two regional lots – Yorkshire and The Humber and the North West & West Midlands – for … Read more

“You Don’t Have to Fit a Mould”: Roma Agrawal on Building a More Inclusive Future in Construction Lighthouse Charity speaks with Roma Agrawal MBE, Structural Engineer, Author and Broadcaster Roma Agrawal has spent her career shaping the built world and cites her career highlight as the six years she spent working on the tallest building … Read more

Lincolnshire environmental consultancy, Evolve Geo-Environmental Limited, has been named Client Advisor of the Year at the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2025. The director-led geo-environmental consultancy, established in 2022, has delivered over 300 projects over the past 18 months alone, with more than half located within Lincolnshire. Evolve’s portfolio spans major residential and infrastructure … Read more

As a digital transformation continues to sweep across the industry, Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware examines the growing demand for Building Information Modelling (BIM) and how its use is influencing modern design projects. The future of construction is digital. What was once considered a gradual shift toward greater information management has now become a … Read more