by theconstructionindex | Sep 29, 2025
The homeowner faced a £200,000 bill to rebuild their house because the builder’s public liability insurance was invalidJack Savva, 70, was given a 13-month custodial sentence, suspended for two years, following the incident on 6th August 2020. Savva, of...
by theconstructionindex | Sep 29, 2025
Artist’s impression [all photos © Birmingham City Council]The £1bn scheme will deliver a community of around 3,500 new homes, supported by new infrastructure and transport links, as well as a revitalised commercial and community spaces. New housing will replace...
by theconstructionindex | Sep 29, 2025
Vijay Bange Vijay Bange brings more three decades of experience to Irwin Mitchell, having held senior leadership roles at Trowers & Hamlins and Pinsent Masons. Most recently, he was construction lead partner at Duane Morris in London.His client base spans...
by theconstructionindex | Sep 29, 2025
Wates’ contract is to build a new four-storey houseblock, providing 247 additional prison places, alongside a new 1,200-capacity kitchen serving the entire prison. The scheme also includes classrooms, a light industrial workshop, all weather sports pitch and exercise...
by theconstructionindex | Sep 29, 2025
Developer Caineal has secured approval to build a data centre on a strategic site near the A127 and Old Nevendon Road in Wickford.Construction costs have been estimated at £500m, with a further £500m+ to be spent on the computer equipment. Representing one of the...
