Australian acquisition for OCU

Brisbane-based AEC specialises in renewable energy projectsStockport-based OCU Group is now the majority owner of All Energy Contracting (AEC), an Australian contractor specialising in renewables and energy infrastructure services. Financial details were not...

Coventry to host asphalt trials

Broad Lane in Coventry, scene of one of the trialsThe Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads (CEDR) has teamed up with Coventry City Council for paving material trials.CEDR is one of seven projects in ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK. ADEPT...

Hotel owner pitches alternative Heathrow plan

The Heathrow West plan from the Arora Group and BechtelFollowing the Department of Transport’s request for proposals to expand Heathrow Airport, the Arora Group has revealed that it will submit an independent proposal.Surinder Arora’s Arora Group assets include the...

Glencar to build Rugby warehouse

CGI of Rugby 106Glencar has been appointed to build Rugby 106, a 106,196 sq ft unit suitable for logistics and industrial occupiers at Central Park, Rugby.The developer, Barjane, has an established presence in France and also owns Decathlon’s UK distribution centre in...

Modest growth for new home registrations

Figures released today by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance, show 30,405 new homes were registered to be built in the second quarter of 2025, up 4% on Q2 2024 (29,103) and 4% more than Q1 2025...