Monthly Archives: August 2014

  1. Major London Housing Developments Announced by L&G

    Legal & General Property is the first institutional investor to announce an intention to invest in the Greater London Authorities proposed multi-billion pound housing zones.
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  2. Reaching pre-recession levels but is it sustainable?

    The construction industry has been in the doldrums of the recession perhaps more than any other industry, but it’s understandable for those who aren't sure whether we should celebrate the recovery or be more concerned that it’s unbalanced.
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  3. Construction pay is booming whilst pay falls in other industries

    Construction industry professionals are receiving inflation-beating increases in pay according to recruitment specialists Hays. Alistair Cox, the chief executive of Hays said: “The construction and property industry is doing well for us. About half the firms we deal with, and there are hundreds if not thousands, have lifted salaries by 5%.
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  4. Do we need to start building more bungalows in England?

    The new Planning Minister issues advice to the construction industry suggesting we need more bungalows so older people can live out their days without having to negotiate stairs and to free up larger houses for families to live in.
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  5. Continuing growth for water-saving plumbing products

    Since 2013, the market for water-saving products has continued to rapidly increase after plateauing off between 2009 and 2012.
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  6. Uponor research suggests heating and plumbing about to boom

    The construction industry continues to grow and research by Uponor has found that 90% of heating and plumbing installers are enthusiastic about the year ahead.
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  7. £24m Redevelopment of Worcester Shopping Centre Approved

    Salmon Harvester has won detailed planning permission on the £24m redevelopment of their Worcester shopping centre.
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  8. Plans are in for Cambridge new town’s second phase

    In a move likely to create hundreds of new construction jobs, the Homes and Communities Agency has submitted plans for the largest new town since the development of Milton Keynes.
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  9. £75m York Chocolate Factory Job Started by Boot

    Henry Boot about to start work on the redevelopment of the former Terry’s Chocolate factory in York.
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  10. Fitzgerald Contractors win contract to link up CALA Homes Wychbury Fields site

    Fitzgerald Contractors have secured the contract to undertake the £2.5m improvement works to the Kidderminster Road Roundabout in Hagley.
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