The government has controversially approved a massive expansion of Stansted airport, just days after signalling it would adopt tougher emissions targets.
House prices fell at their sharpest annual rate in at least 25 years in September, as the credit crunch continued to take its toll on the housing market, according to data from Britain's biggest mortgage lender.
British Waterways, the public body in charge of Britain’s canals, has announced plans with Partnerships for Renewables to start green energy generation.
Tool hire company Speedy Hire said on Wednesday its full-year results will be in line with its forecasts as long as there is no further deterioration in the outlook for its end markets.
RG Carter, the East Anglian construction company, has announced it will lose almost five percent of its workforce by the end of the month.
The number of new homes built is expected to drop below 100,000 next year.
One water’s Duncan Goose is in the spotlight this month as Exec looks at the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship, which is replacing the cut and thrust of Nineties’ business ethos as the way forward.
As a family business, Bell Homes, formerly KW Bell Group Ltd, tries to maintain its focus on its community and values. ExecUK looks at the company’s impressive development.
Kingspan Solar’s Corporate Development Director, Cameron Holroyd, explains how the organisation aims to lead the renewable energy sector.
Lloyds Timber Frames, part of the CGL Developments is proving itself to be a national operator and an innovative leader in the growing off-site housing construction market.
Neil Symmonds explains to Construction Exec why Hall Construction Group, a conservative, family owned construction business, has built up a strong reputation in the Hull and East Riding area.
10 October 2008 23:01
