Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Craig has set out plans to build 50,000 new council and affordable homes across the city-region by 2039, and announced a new land bank to help identify disused public land for development. By May 2028 10,000 of these homes will be built, on site, or in the pipeline … [Read more...]
News for: Construction
Summer programme sees Stockport students build construction skills
A group of young people in Stockport have spent the summer learning practical construction skills and exploring possible career routes through a hands-on programme led by the One Stockport Construction Hub. The eight-week programme has supported students who were at risk of becoming NEET (not in … [Read more...]
Muse backs launch of National Site Standard for construction sector
Regeneration specialist, Muse, has backed the launch of the new National Site Standard, an independently audited framework to improve wellbeing, safety and inclusion on construction and infrastructure sites. Created by Renee Preston, CEO of Gallaway Construction and founder of Construction for … [Read more...]
Major track replacement work on tram network completes on time
Tram services have resumed on key routes through Greater Manchester after a programme of major track replacement has successfully completed on time. 1.6 km of track was replaced between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield. Work was part of an £150 million investment to maintain, upgrade and … [Read more...]
Great Places Housing Group tops out at town centre affordable housing scheme
Great Places Housing Group and partners have come together to celebrate the topping out of its landmark £41 million Hatters Yard affordable housing scheme in Stockport town centre. Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Mark Roberts, joined representatives from Great Places, Stockport Council, Homes … [Read more...]
Charity trek sees Cheadle construction firm raise over £15,000
Cheadle based Short Construction has donated over £15,000 to Stockport charity, Autisk, following the completion of a charity trek from their head office to North Wales. Four team members – Adrian Short, Ged Rodgers, Max Webster and Darren Peatfield – embarked on The Not So Short Walk, a … [Read more...]
Timber structure takes shape in major milestone for Cheadle Eco Park
A major milestone has been reached at Cheadle Eco Park, where the timber frame of one of the UK’s greenest light-industrial schemes is now taking shape. The moment marks a significant step forward for the £25 million scheme in Stockport, which will deliver sustainable workspace, support around … [Read more...]
Boutique airport hotel completes at MIX MANCHESTER
Construction has completed on a new £54 million hotel at MIX MANCHESTER, the science, innovation and manufacturing campus being developed at Manchester Airport. Built by GMI Construction and designed by KPP Architects, Dakota occupies a prominent position overlooking the scheme, set to be first … [Read more...]
Stockport College construction students take learning beyond the classroom with Rowlinson live site experience
Gatley-based development and construction partner, Rowlinson, is offering a group of students from Stockport College real world on-site experience. Working in small groups, students have been given the opportunity to take part in live construction activity at the Centre for Living Well … [Read more...]
Macmillan Cancer Support Centre to open at Stepping Hill Hospital
A new support for people affected by cancer across Stockport will soon be available through a new Macmillan Cancer Support Centre opening on the Stepping Hill Hospital site. The centre will provide personalised support, advice and guidance for people affected by cancer. A range of information … [Read more...]
Contractor appointed to deliver new homes on former Sainsbury’s site
Developer, Amstone Ventures, has announced that Keady Construction has been named as the contractor on the 588-home No.1 Knightsbridge development on the former Sainsbury’s supermarket site in Stockport town centre. The development secured outline planning approval in November 2022, and will be … [Read more...]
Plans in development to transform derelict Compstall Mill
New plans are in the works that will bring the derelict 19th Century buildings at Compstall Mill back into use and transform the heritage site to deliver around 135 new homes. A new company, Compstall Mill 2025 Ltd, has been established and acquired the mill from Euro Property Investments last … [Read more...]
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