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BAM and Robertson Join hub South West


hub South West has welcomed BAM and Robertson Construction to its stable of Tier 1 contractors as part of its 2020 supply chain refresh. The public-private partnership funded by Scotland’s business development agencies, local authorities and leading Tier 1 contractors, is pleased to welcome BAM and Robertson into its supply

Mental Health Vital for Project Managers


A new survey from AMP has revealed that project professionals have said their work is causing them stress.

Water Utilities Construction


With the construction industry is beginning to emerge from the worst of the COVID-19 water utilities work is coming through the pipelines.

Planning Applications on Social Media


UK Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick has said local councils should use social media channels to publicise planning applications.

Private Residential Construction Pipeline


With more and more house builders are re-opening, or planning to re-open, their sites as the peak of COVID-19 passes

SME Loan Fund Launched in Scotland


The Scottish Government have launched a new £100 million emergency loan fund for SME housebuilders, to support them during lockdown.

Mental Health in Construction


A new report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has shown that 26% of construction industry professionals have thought about taking their own lives in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the industry. Along with this statistic, 97% of construction workers recorded being stressed at least once in the

Leigh Canal Scheme Get Go-Ahead


A new canal side development in Leighh as been given the go-ahead by Wigan Council. Your Housing Group is to build 266 homes

BAM Appointed to Chorlton High School


BAM Construction and Pozzoni have been appointed to work together to create new teaching facilities in Manchester. Chorlton High School South in Manchester have appointed the two building organisations after a competitive tender process which was led by the Department for Education, under its capital framework for schools in England.

Plans for Liverpool Waterfront Tower


Peel L&P have submitted plans for the next stage of the major development at Liverpool Waters, with local contractor Vermont in line to build the 31-storey residential block at Princes Dock. The development, designed by Faulkner Chester Hall will provide around 280 flats, and will be known as Patagonia Place,