Tribute paid to Hargreaves co-founder
The friend and business partner of builder and surveyor Gerry Sweeney of Hargreaves Contracting has paid tribute following Sweeney’s death at the age of 63.
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Heysham energy-from-waste plant secures consent
Veolia's energy-from-waste plant in Heysham has been given the go-ahead by Lancashire County Council, allowing a three-year construction programme to begin.
Ground broken on Leyland resi scheme
Kier Living Northern has broken ground on its 174-home Farington Moss scheme in South Ribble.
Worthington construction arm enters administration
Marcus Worthington & Company, the construction division of Marcus Worthington Group, has been placed into administration.
Final funding secured for £200m Western Distributor
The construction of a major road scheme on the west side of Preston has received the final chunk of Government funding to make the scheme a reality.
Miller names start date for Blackburn homes
Miller Homes is due to begin the construction of 55 three- and four-bedroom houses off Lammack Lane in Blackburn by the end of this year.
Housing and civils drive Eric Wright profit
Lancashire property business Eric Wright Group has announced increased profit in profits in its latest results, registering pre-tax profit of £10m for the 2018 calendar year, despite a fall in construction turnover.
Lancaster rules against officers to give Carnforth site green light
Lancaster City Council has gone against the recommendation of its planning officers to grant consent for a 90,000 sq ft employment scheme in Carnforth.
Vertical Salary Review: flexible working climbs staff priorities
Property and construction professionals in the North West value flexible working above bonuses and other benefits, according to the findings of the Vertical Salary Review 2019.
Ormskirk student blocks overcome opposition at committee
Three four and five-storey student accommodation blocks in the centre of Ormskirk have been given the go-ahead by West Lancashire Council, despite criticism from local groups the scheme would be "overbearing".
