A NEW £15 million school building for up to 1,000 pupils has been built in just over a year, thanks to public sector construction procurement specialists Scape.

Scape specialises in design, procurement and consultation for public sector construction programmes.  It is a local authority controlled company with national frameworks which guarantee every project will be delivered on time and within budget for its clients.

Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall and Lee Evans are just a few of the performers who look set to benefit from international management and construction consultancy, Gleeds’, work as cost manager to the £26 million redevelopment of the National Indoor Arena (NIA), Birmingham. The extensive revamp, which has just started, received the full backing of Birmingham City Council as aligned to its ‘Big City Plan’, designed to strengthen its’ international presence. 

Phase 1 of the works is due to complete later this year and will see upgrades to key backstage areas of the venue, including; the control room, medical facilities, production offices, crew catering operations and dressing rooms. The refurbishment means that the venue will be able to offer the latest in technology and first-class amenities for promoters and artists. Phase 2 will include the provision of hospitality suites, expansion to the concourse and improved circulation areas.

One of the biggest transformational projects in Doncaster’s history has officially started.

Representatives from the public and private sector partners who have helped the Finningley and Rossington Regeneration Route Scheme (FARRRS) get to this stage today (14 October) celebrated by breaking the ground on this route to jobs and growth.

Leading national property consultants Bidwells has achieved planning permission for the first major student accommodation development in Norwich City Centre. 

The development, which is taking shape on part of the old bus station site, will include 228 bedrooms and has been largely achieved due to pro-active work by Bidwells, as Planning Partner Paul Clarke explains.

Corrugated Case Company (CCC), a leading independent corrugated box manufacturer is revolutionising its factory with British made LED lighting.

With the help of Greater Manchester-based lighting manufacturer, MHA Lighting, CCC is set to save over £60,000 on its lighting energy bills and over 140 Tonnes of Co2 by switching to LED.

The savings will be achieved over the 29 year lifespan of the lighting solution, giving average annual cost savings of £2,360.

Off-Site construction specialists Elliott have been awarded the contract for a £5.0m, 108 bed Staff Accommodation Block at Peterborough City Hospital.

The feature four storey building was designed by Elliott to incorporate their innovative off site manufacturing techniques and modular construction expertise which, when combined, offer the flexibility of bespoke design while maximising efficiencies by quality controlled factory manufacture and a reduced onsite installation programme.

Peterborough City Hospital’s new accommodation block will be installed by Elliott in just 16 weeks on site. The building will have a 60 year structural design life with a 25 year structural warranty.

West Yorkshire metalworking firm Arkoni has put a fire-rated finishing touch to one of the most iconic and unique Victorian shopping malls in the UK.

The impressive Grade II listed Silver Arcade, situated on Silver Street in the heart of Leicester, was built in 1889 by architect Amos Hall and is the only four storey Victorian arcade of its type in Britain.

M&S Simply Foods, Motorvogue and Costa Coffee have signed up for the second phase of the Howard Group’s Interchange Park scheme in Bedford.

HPG Developments acquired the prime 10 acre development site, close to the Interchange Retail Park, Progress Park and the new A421 dual carriageway between the A1 and the M1.

During the construction of a new £7.7 million primary school in Scotland, the main contractor required an edge protection system which offered rapid installation, flexibility, and would keep the workers safe. The Steel Mesh Barrier from COMBISAFE provided the optimum safety solution.

Muse Developments has appointed DTZ as letting agent on the regeneration of the Grand Central area of Stockport.

The existing scheme, immediately adjacent to Stockport Main Line Station, was acquired by Stockport Council in 2010 and, following a competitive selection process, Muse was appointed as development partner in 2012.  The scheme will deliver a transformational office-led mixed use development which will enhance the attractions of Stockport and increase the business base.