The government’s commitment to build 1.5 million new homes in England during the current parliament is already drifting out of sight after just 16 months.

Investor-developer Bentry Capital has bought Irwell Gardens in Salford, a three-acre brownfield site with planning permission for residential development.

Developers McLaren Living and Heim Global Investor have appointed Winvic as main contractor for a £130m build-to-rent scheme in Birmingham.

John Graham Construction has appointed Sean McNiff as managing director of its interiors and fit-out division.

Holcim has acquired a trio of aggregate and concrete suppliers in the east of England to keep pace with Heidelberg.

Morgan Sindall is building a new acoustics institute at the University of Salford. Costing nearly £24m, the building will have vibration-isolating foundations and walls constructed from extra dense ...

Mitie Group has acquired Forest Group Holdings, adding specialist engineering capabilities in commercial refrigeration.

Galliford Try is promoting Cliff Wheatley to its executive board as divisional managing director of building, with effect from 1st January 2026.

Consulting engineer AtkinsRéalis has appointed Ryan Macdonald as market director for power & industrial for its UK & Ireland region.

James Lumb and Will Wright from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Merit Group Services Limited on 17 th November 2025 and to Merit Health Limited and Merit Holdings Limited on 18 th ...

As chief technology officer (CTO), McGuinness joins the GAP operational board, contributing to the company’s strategic ...

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has published draft regulations to move the functions of the ...