Brewing a new future: work begins on £145m regeneration of Boddingtons site
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Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group has broken ground on the £145 million transformation of the former Boddingtons Brewery on Great Ducie Street in central Manchester. A significant milestone paving the way for 505 new homes, 60% of which will be affordable, in one of the city’s most ambitious regeneration projects.
The site, once home to Manchester’s most famous beer and which has been derelict for more than a decade, will be reborn as Brewery Gardens, a new mixed-tenure neighborhood featuring high-quality homes, flexible commercial spaces, landscaped public realm, and generous amenities for residents.
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Partnership empowers AV professionals with advanced cellular booster solutions
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CAI, the Association of Audio Visual Professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with Nextivity Inc., a global leader in intelligent cellular booster technology. This new alliance will equip CAI members with access to cutting-edge CEL-FI® cellular solutions, expanding their service capabilities and enabling them to meet the rising demand for robust in-building mobile connectivity.
Under the partnership, CAI and Nextivity will collaborate to deliver training, certification, and support tailored for AV professionals seeking to integrate cellular signal enhancement into their service portfolios. The initiative also includes access to Nextivity’s installer and reseller programs, joint webinars, product demonstrations, and co-branded marketing resources.
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Construction professionals urged to build awareness of water jetting at national expo
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Latest insights into the most effective and safe use of water jetting on construction sites will be a strong focus at WJA Trade Show 2025, the UK’s only exhibition dedicated to the water jetting industry.
Given the many advantages of water jetting and the risk factors associated with its use, construction, civil engineering and health and safety professionals are being encouraged to attend the event.
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Exeter College expands its offering with a Construction Innovation Centre
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A significant milestone has been marked at Exeter College as they officially open a Construction Innovation Centre and Roofing Centre of Excellence in Sowton, Exeter.
Due to the exponential growth in demand for construction programmes, the College has expanded its provision, a reflection of hard work, vision and commitment from all involved.
Their hope is that the young people completing these courses will create a regional generation of superstar roofers who will contribute to this growing, exciting industry.
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Paddington Construction asset sales raise over £200,000 following closure
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When Paddington Construction ceased trading, BPI was appointed to manage the sale of its extensive woodworking and metalworking machinery, resulting in a sale of close to £200,000.
Known for producing high-quality steel-framed bathroom pods for both commercial and private developments, the business had grown significantly over its 15-year history, expanding into a purpose-built facility in North London to meet growing demand and offer clients a hands-on approach to off-site construction.
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