Plans go in for the Sir Bobby Robson Institute

P+HS Architects’ designs for the Sir Bobby Robson Institute are inspired by the molecular structure of rucaparibRobertson Construction North East is supporting Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through the planning process for the Sir Bobby Robson...

NorDan acquires Esk Glazing

NorDan UK managing director Craig Greenwood and Esk Glazing director Craig Irons The acquisition of Esk Glazing expands NorDan’s reach across the northeast of Scotland, where the company has operated since 1981 from a base in Livingston, with additional offices in...

Construction PMI still stuck in reverse

It’s not looking good out thereThe headline S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index registered 45.5 in August 2025.This was better than the 44.3 reading in July, but that was the lowest reading for five years. The index has now been below the...

Grafton grows 10% in first half

Grafton Group chief executive Eric Born For the six months to 30th June 2025 Grafton Group generated revenue of £1,252m (2024 H1: £1,137m) and made a profit before tax of £83.5m (2024 H1: £71.7m).Grafton’s UK distribution business returned to profit growth for the...

Lonsdale founder joins SES board

Michael Hoodless Michael Hoodless brings more than 40 years of experience in the built environment and engineering sectors. He is best known for founding Michael J Lonsdale in 1986, which grew to become one of the UK’s largest mechanical & electrical contractors...