Glasgow approves Graham’s student tower

CGI of Graham’s planned Hydepark Street block, GlasgowGlasgow City Council has approved the construction of Graham’s 410-bed student accommodation development in the city’s Anderston area.Representing a £70m investment, the new complex at 138 Hydepark Street...

Steelwork contractors lobby for new deal

More than 30 bosses of UK constructional steelwork fabrication companies have written to business secretary Jonathan Reynolds seeking a ‘new deal for steel’.The want public infrastructure procurement to prioritise British companies over foreign suppliers,...

Workwear designed for female decorators

Bagnall decorators Abbie and KhiaraPainting contractor Bagnalls has commissioned workwear specifically designed for its female employees.Bagnalls has seen an increase in the number of young women becoming a part of the painting and decorating industry, with women...

Ripon Barracks redevelopment finally moves forward

CGI of the planned housing development [image credit: Aecom]More than nine years after the Ministry of Defence put Ripon Barracks up for sale, it has finally closed a deal – with another branch of government.Homes England, a branch of the Ministry of Housing, has...

Profits soar for NG Bailey

The annual report of NG Bailey Group Limited reveals record sales last year, along with improved profitability, order book growth and strong cash generation.For the year to 28 February 2025 turnover was up 10% to £662m (2024: £600m), underlying operating profit was up...