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ECA welcomes launch of Construction Skills Mission Board 

The Government’s new Construction Skills Mission Board has been welcomed as a “positive first step” by the ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association). The stated aim of the Construction Skills Mission Board is to grow the built environment workforce through collaboration between ...

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Integral to operate under the JLL brand

JLL’s building services and engineering firm, Integral UK, will adopt the JLL brand for its engineering, projects and soft services delivery functions as part of JLL’s Workplace Management sub-business line in the UK. JLL acquired the Integral business in 2016 ...

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BESA suspends 14 member companies

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has suspended 14 member companies for failing to comply with its independent audit process. The Association’s Council, whose members are responsible for BESA’s governance and ensuring that it continues to meet the vision and ...

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Record-breaking financial performance in 2024 for Morris & Spottiswood

Multi-skilled, end-to-end services provider, Morris & Spottiswood has reported its best-ever consolidated financial results, achieving exceptional growth in turnover, profit and cash reserves during 2024, driven by strategic sector growth and diversification and operational excellence across its business portfolio. The ...

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£900K save on hospital roof refurbishment

The Cavell Hospital, part of the Circle Health Group, required essential roof refurbishment after its 1,000-square-metre mastic asphalt system reached the end of its serviceable life. With signs of water ingress and internal impact, Circle Health Group engaged long-term partner ...

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TORMAX upgrades access to Nottingham University Sports Village

Working directly with Nottingham University, TORMAX recently completed a new automatic entrance into the David Ross Sports Village. This popular facility experiences high levels of pedestrian traffic so TORMAX recommended their robust, technologically advanced iMotion 2202.A door drives to automate ...

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Top architects specify Style for office moveable wall

The architecture practice Orms recently moved to new headquarters at 160 Old Street, London. Style worked with Victoria Interior Consulting and WFC Contractors to create flexible space in the large open plan meeting and collaboration area. The desire was to ...

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Reduce downtime with zip technology from Hörmann

A new flexible, high-speed door has been launched by Hörmann UK which helps reduce downtime caused by damage and is quick to install. The V 5025 Z door is fitted with innovative zip technology and in the event of a ...

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Morris & Spottiswood Group generates £79m for UK communities in 2024

Construction end-to-end service provider, Morris & Spottiswood Group, has generated £79 million of social value throughout 2024 for UK communities. This figure has been generated through a range of initiatives – from facilitating accessible arts and culture programmes to enabling ...

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Glass entrance lobby creates automatic entrance to Oxford Chapel

Working with commercial glazing specialists IQ Projects, TORMAX has delivered discrete and reliable automation to a new draught lobby installed inside the main entrance to the 13th century chapel at Merton College, Oxford. Successfully reducing heat loss from the building ...

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