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Compendium Living moves closer to Castleward revamp(23/05/2012)
Derby has taken a step closer to major regeneration this week after the planning application for a £100 million revamp of Castleward was submitted to Derby City Council. Regeneration specialist, Compendium Living, along with project partners Derby City Council and the Government’s Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) is set to breathe new life into the 30-acre area of land between Derby Midland Station and Westfield, creating a sustainable community of homes and businesses. The application, ... [more]
North Tyneside community facility scheme achieves excellent Considerate Constructors Scheme report(22/05/2012)
Kier North Tyneside has received an excellent Considerate Constructors Scheme report for Decent Homes work carried out in partnership with North Tyneside Homes, on site at Hedley Place to improve 57 properties. The report highlights the company’s commitment to improving the service it delivers to its customers, neighbours and employees, and puts the site in the top 10% of sites rated across the country. In each of the eight sections of the Considerate Constructors Scheme Code, it is possible ... [more]
Building safety at work with Arco(22/05/2012)
Despite significant reductions in the number and rate of injury over the last 20 years, the construction sector remains a high risk industry with 50 fatal injuries to workers in 2010/11. In the continuing challenge to reduce accidents and injuries, Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has published the latest edition of its Construction catalogue. This comprehensive guide has all that’s needed on site to keep people safe from the latest gloves, footwear and clothing to site security, first ... [more]
Construction group McGee financial results sees turnover increase 56 per cent(22/05/2012)
The McGee Group has announced a strong rise in revenue for the year ending 30th November 2011, reaching GBP91.7m from GBP58.8m at the same point in 2010. McGee Group Financial Director Graham Payne said: “Pre-tax profit for the year amounted to GBP3,068,362. However, the directors have not recommended taking a dividend, deciding instead to retain profits to expand the business further. The group’s net asset position has also risen 26 percent from GBP9,699,352 to GBP12,335,713.” He warned that... [more]
HighMark Contracting, Denver Roofing Contractors Launches New Site and Expands across Denver(22/05/2012)
After 5 years of service as the north metro’s premier Roofing Company, HighMark Contracting is happy to announce its expansion into the Denver Metro area. The development and marketing of a new website will help those searching for Denver Roofing Contractors to learn more about what makes HighMark great. Denver Roofing Contractor HighMark Contracting, well known across the Colorado North Metro Region as the area’s premier Roofing Company, has announced plans to focus its marketing direction i... [more]
Tinhay Ecofill pads out a great future with Barbour ABI(21/05/2012)
The South West’s leading insulation provider Tinhay Ecofill, are happy to demonstrate the route to their success is by using Barbour ABI’s lead generation service. Tinhay Ecofill Insulation only discovered Barbour ABI’s lead service last year, but already they’re benefiting from a fresh surge of enquiries. Tinhay Ecofill Insulation is an approved supplier and installer of Warmcel Insulation which is manufactured from 100% recycled newsprint and offers high thermal insulation with complete vo... [more]
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