Wates wins fit-out for Manchester First Street HubWates has secured the fit-out job for the Government’s new hub building at First Street in Manchester.
The Government Property Agency has appointed Wates’ Smartspace arm for the Cat B fit-out of the nine-storey building delivered by BAM Construction.
Launched as part of the GPA’s Government Hubs Programme, the Manchester First Street Hub…
Big trade names dropped in M Group rebrandAcquisitive M Group, formed from Morrison Utility Services over 20 years ago, is dropping a host of big trade names in a sweeping corporate rebrand.
Around 20 firms acquired by the business will now come under the M Group marque covering a £2.5bn portfolio.
Brands like Morrison Water Services, Milestone Infrastructure, Dyer & Butler and Avonline will a…
Breyer Group files administration noticeSouth East housing maintenance contractor Breyer Group has filed a notice of appointment of an administrator.
The move comes after weeks of mounting pressure from its subcontractors seeking to get paid.
Breyer had battled against a flurry of winding up petitions in recent weeks as concern spread about £80m main contractor’s survival.
Presently Breyer…
Former Severfield director takes helm at Embrace SteelExpanding structural steel specialist Embrace Steel has appointed former Severfield director Martin Kelly as its new group chief executive.
He will lead the steelwork contractor through a new phase of growth, targetting over £100m revenue.
Kelly’s appointment now completes the leadership team at Embrace after the appointments of Ross McAdam…
£302m upgrade funding awarded to FE colleges – listThe Government has set out the latest £302m funding to improve FE colleges across England.
The funding to fix leaky roofs, broken windows and dilapidated buildings is the first condition allocation for FE colleges in two years,
Large college groups such as NCG and Capital City College will receive more than £7m each.
Colleges in Greater…
FK Facades thrives but construction arm hit by ISG rowBuilding envelope specialist FK Group has posted healthy results at its core facades and building safety divisions but the company bottom line was hit by a long-running dispute with ISG at its construction arm.
Group turnover was £100.6m for the year to March 31 2024 from £131.4m last time generating a pre-tax loss of £5.9m from £614,000…
Galliford Try gets go-ahead for Milton Keynes PRS towerGalliford Try’s Investments business has gained planning for a landmark 33-storey private rental tower block in central Milton Keynes.
The project at 599 Grafton Gate project will provide around 300 flats close to Milton Keynes Central railway station.
Galliford Try will now be developing the design information necessary to obtain a…
Small house builders get £150m funding for green homesHomes England has joined forced with lender Octopus Real Estate to create the Greener Homes Alliance 2 fund for small and medium-sized house builders.
The £150m pot will provide SME house builders with further loan finance for high-quality, energy efficient homes to be built across England.
The first phase of the alliance launched in 2021…
Breyer Group battles for survival as rivals circleSouth East housing maintenance contractor Breyer Group is fighting for survival after a flurry of winding up petitions from firms seeking payment.
Subcontractors have contacted the Enquirer claiming they are not being paid by the £80m revenue contractor.
Three firms resorted to issuing winding up petitions against Breyer this month alone. Two…
Careys facing £2.4m claim by developer over demolition cartelCarey Group is facing legal action from a developer which claims it was overcharged for demolition work caught up in the industry’s bid rigging scandal.
Carey owned Scudder was one of ten firms fined a total of nearly £60m in 2023 for illegally colluding to rig bids for demolition and asbestos removal contracts.
Hong Kong based…