Latest stage complete for Preston markets revamp
FPE Global and Frank Whittle Partnership have finished the restoration and redecoration of the 1875 grade two-listed market canopy in Preston, on behalf of the council.
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Conlon wins £3m Preston market hall contract
Preston-based Conlon Construction has been appointed to build the city’s new market hall, beating off competition from nine local and national contractors.
Winners of tenth Regional Construction Awards announced
In a celebration of the North West’s achievements in construction, 350 guests gathered at Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel last night for the annual Regional Construction Awards.
UCLan targets start on site this year for £30m innovation centre
Preston City Council has approved the University of Central Lancashire’s plans for a £30m Engineering Innovation Centre, the first building in the university's £200m campus regeneration programme.
UCLan plans in for £30m Engineering Innovation Centre
The University of Central Lancashire has submitted a planning application for the next project in its £200m Preston campus masterplan.
SURVEY: Vertical Salary Review
The construction and property sector has seen unprecedented changes in recent years and as we enter a new period we think it’s important to understand the impact of this on industry professionals.
Harbur starts on Preston student homes
The Manchester-based contractor has started on site with a £13m student accommodation scheme in Fylde Road, which will house 246 students in 44 five-bedroom flats and 20 studio apartments.
AS2015: Apprenticeship levy set at 0.5%
Three million apprenticeships will be funded by 2020 through the levy on all businesses with more than £3m payroll costs, prompting mixed responses from industry.
Bradley preps UCLan demolition first phase
Bradley Demolitions has been appointed to demolish the 1960s Fylde Building at the University of Central Lancashire’s Preston campus, to make way for a multi-million pound library link building and new public realm.
Place North West Construction Leaders’ Survey 2015
The results of the first Place North West Construction Leaders’ Survey, in association with Cowgill Holloway, show an industry full of confidence but worried about recruiting and retaining the right staff.
