The iconic BBC Television Centre in London’s Shepherds Bush is to undergo a £200m major conversion into a mixed use development. As well as a hotel, residential apartments and offices will be built, although areas will also be retained by the Corporation for TV production and commercial activities. One of the iconic sites of the […]
Read MoreAs it celebrates its 150-year anniversary, London Underground’s maintenance workers have even greater cause for celebration. Following a successful trial at its Cockfosters depot in North London, a protective matting for concrete floors is to be rolled out in other areas of the Tube network. The second depot to get the innovative new product, called […]
Read MoreRecent research carried out by a UK tech patent firm has revealed the extent of graphene research, since the novel material’s discovery less than a decade ago. The material, which comprises just a single layer of carbon atoms, offers a great deal of potential for many different applications. Most particularly, it is thought that it […]
Read MoreStockport Council has approved outline planning permission for an extensive redevelopment scheme in the heart of the town. It is hoped the project could reinvigorate the area and its local economy, creating hundreds of jobs. The plans include the building of a new cinema, restaurants, shops and a hotel within Stockport town centre on the […]
Read MoreA survey by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has indicated that 2013 could be a year of growth for the construction industry. With the last few years having been amongst the worst faced by the sector, providers, specifiers, concrete flooring contractors, and suppliers will be hoping the RICS findings hold some water. The report […]
Read MoreThe name of concrete supplier firm ‘Jim’ll Mix It’ will not be changed, according to the company’s managing director. The insistence comes amid mounting allegations regarding the late TV and radio presenter Jimmy Savile. Operating since the 1980s, the firm’s logo and branding was inspired by the hit show Jim’ll Fix It, which was fronted […]
Read MoreA new wall drain that has recently launched onto the market could offer a far more contemporary finish to wetrooms, as well as providing more effective results. With a height of just 67mm, the new drain will be able to cope well with high-water flows across shallow concrete floors. For the upper floors of new […]
Read MoreAn influential body of construction professionals has launched a campaign aimed at promoting careers in the industry. The ‘Jobs for Growth’ campaign has been launched by the Get Britain Building (GBB) coalition. Comprising many civil engineers, product suppliers, concrete floor contractors, builders and architects, GBB is also urging the government to “build our way out […]
Read MoreParliament could be on its way out of London, at least for a short period, to allow major repairs and restoration at the Palace of Westminster. The refurbishment work, with an estimated cost of £3bn, is likely to take up to five years and will be a huge undertaking. A Grade I-listed building, much of […]
Read MoreA Grade II listed building on the picturesque island of St Martin’s in the Scilly Isles will soon be getting a much needed overhaul, after planners gave it the all-clear. The approval for the Bleak House refurbishment is not unconditional though, with the final extent of works still needing to be passed. The Duchy of […]
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