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Laying the Groundwork for More Adaptable Bathrooms


Writing exclusively for UK Construction Online, Chris Hambley, from patent attorney firm Withers & Rogers, looks at a newly granted UK patent for a convertible bathroom flooring system, and considers what this innovation could mean for accessibility, renovation costs and commercial advantage across the care home and healthcare sectors. “Bathrooms

Derelict Site Turned Canalside Development Ready to Welcome First Residents


A £150m Wolverhampton Canal side development is preparing to welcome its first residents – with thirty family homes ready to move into the seventeen acre formerly derelict British Steel site and Crane Foundry. 50% of the 378 family houses at the city centre regeneration scheme have already been sold off

Cinema Boosts Leisure Work for JPG


JPG Group has announced that it is set to provide consultancy services for the delivery of a new cinema and leisure complex

Work Starts on £4.3M First School in Uttoxeter


GF Tomlinson has started construction on a new first school on the Bramshall Meadows in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.

Construction Businesses Invited to Summit


Firms, public/private sector bodies that are involved in the construction industry in the North East have been invited to an emergency summit

Consultation Launched on Outdoor Measures


Planning reforms are being proposed to help support hospitality businesses, markets and historic visitor attractions can be used more easily.

Bedfordshire Sites Gain Planning Permission


Dandara Northern Home Counties has received planning permission to build new houses in Biddenham and Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire.

Metro Mayor Announces £30m Boost


Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of LCR has announced that up to £30 million in funding is being made available for urban development in the area.

£250m Towards Low Carbon Homes for Rent


The Welsh Government has doubled its spending on social housing by committing an initial £250 million in 2021/22 for new low carbon homes.

Planning Secured for 67-Bed Care Home


Nexus Planning has assisted Frontier Estates to gain approval for a full planning application for a 67-bed care home in Haywards Heath.