Work to start on Samlesbury advanced manufacturing centre
Construction of the 50,000 sq ft Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre within Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone is set to begin.
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Penwortham Bypass signals town centre refresh
The opening of the £17.5m Penwortham Bypass in Lancashire this month paves the way for proposed improvements to the town centre, including a public realm and pedestrian-friendly high street, according to the council.
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.
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.
