Housing stats show target disappearing

Between April 2024 and March 2025, there were 190,600 new homes built in England, according to latest government statistics.Add in another 17,710 new homes that were created from change of use between non-domestic and residential, 3,850 from conversions from houses to...

HVAC addition for Mitie

Facilities management group Mitie has paid an initial £4.5m for Forest Group Holdings with deferred payments of up to £2.5m over the next three years, linked to performance.Forest has more than 30 years of experience, specialising in the installation and maintenance...

Graham appoints MD for fit-out division

Sean McNiff Sean McNiff has been promoted from operations director to managing director of Graham Interior Fit-Out.In his new role, he will lead the growth of a business that turned over more than £75m last year and operates across sectors including workplace, retail,...

Thory acquisition expands Holcim coverage

Holcim UK has completed the acquisition of PJ Thory and its subsidiaries Gemmix and Pro Minimix. The three companies comprised T&J Thory Holdings, which has its main headquarters in Coates near Peterborough. Together they employ approximately 130 people across...

Bentry acquires second Salford development

CGI of Irwell GardensBentry Capital has paid £12m for the Irwell Gardens site, with plans for an £80m (gross development value) scheme.There is consented planning permission for phase one to deliver 50 three- and four-bedroom townhouses, with gardens fronting the...