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Schal in charge of the Project Management of the Harlow Leisurezone complex(05/07/2011)
The Harlow Leisurezone leisure centre's extensive facilities include an eight lane 25m pool, three covered tennis courts, eight badminton courts, a 1100m2 gym, a crèche/nursery, multi-function spaces, and on-site catering and bars. The building is 14,000m2 and built over 3 floors. Schal, part of design management and consultancy group TPS (a subsidiary of Carillion plc), was responsible for the Project Management and CDM-C role for the develo... [more]
JB Citideck used for the Oxford Brookes University postgraduate lounge(13/05/2011)
The postgraduate lounge at Oxford Brookes University, which will also be used as a conference centre, forms part of the Marston Road Phase 3 project, providing an additional 361 study bedrooms for postgraduates close to existing halls of residence. Students at Oxford Brookes University are enjoying the use of the postgraduate lounge built at the centre of an eco-friendly £16m ‘village’ development, and surrounded by JBCitideck®, a smooth anti-sli... [more]
Leadbitter wins award for its work on new-build student accommodation scheme in Bournemouth(25/10/2010)
The Leadbitter Group has won the Best Partnership with a Local Authority award was for its work on one of Bournemouth’s largest new-build student accommodation schemes, Lyme Regis House. The £14 million project in Holdenhurst Road was opened in September 2009 and is now home to more than 400 Bournemouth University students. The affordable housing scheme saw Leadbitter working in partnership with Borough of Poole Building Consultancy Services,... [more]
Denne redevelops 19th Century coaching inn into two apartment buildings(21/10/2010)
The former George pub in Catford, built originally in 1870, is being redeveloped. When complete, the site of the former 19th Century coaching inn will house two apartment buildings comprising 33 affordable homes for London and Quadrant Housing Association, as well as a Tesco Metro shop. Designed by Yurky Cross Chartered Architects, the development will deliver a high quality residential scheme which suits the character of the surrounding area ... [more]
Leadbitter and Melin Homes aim to raise awareness of the construction industry and of construction-related careers(08/10/2010)
The Leadbitter Group and Melin Homes have launched a new training and recruitment initiative. The Local Education, Training and Employment Protocol, sets out Melin Homes’ and Leadbitter’s strategy to ensure that four upcoming housing schemes they are developing together in the area, collectively worth £10 million, provide maximum benefit to local people by creating training and employment opportunities, thus contributing to the long term sustaina... [more]
Leadbitter secures hat trick of contracts to develop affordable homes for Aster Group(05/10/2010)
The Leadbitter Group has just been awarded a further contract to develop affordable homes in Temple Cloud on behalf of Aster Group, completing a hat trick of contracts with the housing association collectively worth around £6.4 million. The £1.78 million contract win at Temple Cloud in Somerset is the latest in a series of contracts that Leadbitter’s Western Housing Division is undertaking in the Bristol and Bath area on behalf of Aster Group... [more]
Leadbitter builds affordable homes in Cornwall(29/09/2010)
Ten brand new affordable homes have recently been unveiled in the village of Treburley in Cornwall. The new homes are available to rent or buy and have been built specifically for people who live in the parish or have strong connections with it. Built by the Leadbitter Group on behalf of Tamar Housing Society, the development gives a much needed boost to affordable housing in the Launceston area. The project on Callington Road includes two, t... [more]
Leadbitter on target to deliver the new Becontree Heath Leisure Centre(24/09/2010)
The new Becontree Heath Leisure Centre will replace the adjacent Dagenham Pool and the Wood Lane Sports Centre. The Leadbitter Group’s work on the landmark facility is on target to deliver a first class sport and leisure centre in the run up to the London Olympics. This challenging design and build project, on behalf of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, is well on schedule for delivery next spring - despite a £1.2m services diversio... [more]
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