New chief executive for fast-growing, independent construction group

Aberdeenshire head-quartered construction group, Bancon, has appointed Kevin McColgan as its new chief executive. The experienced construction industry leader will take over the reins of the group, which comprises Bancon Homes, Bancon Construction and Deeside Timberframe, in September this year,... View Article

Pentre Awel project takes shape with first steel structure

Bouygues UK and Carmarthenshire County Council have revealed the first steel structure for the landmark Pentre Awel project. This is the first of five buildings and will house education and business development. Leaders from Carmarthenshire County Council joined representatives from... View Article

RICS comments on latest DLUHC announcement on housing

RICS responded to today’s announcement by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on long-term plans for housing. Sam Rees, senior public affairs office at RICS, said: “RICS welcomes the UK Government’s announcement on boosting the supply of... View Article

Schlüter-Systems appoints new Head of Marketing

The new Head of Marketing for Schlüter-Systems is David Naylor (pictured) who brings years of experience in the building industry to the innovative manufacturer of system solutions for the function, protection and decoration of tile and natural stone. David’s most... View Article

Leeds College celebrates most ever SkillBuild national finalists

A record number of Leeds College of Building students have been selected for the national final of SkillBuild 2023 – the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild showcases... View Article

Port Said lighthouse dances with Slicedstone

Slicedstone, from bathroom specialist Marmox, has been used extensively to clad a new lighthouse in Port Said, replacing the deactivated original, which stood sentinel over the city at the northern end of the Suez Canal since its opening in 1869.... View Article