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SMEs Struggling to find Construction Workers

Two-thirds of small to medium sized businesses in the sector can’t find construction workers as skills shortages hit a ‘record high’, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Construction firms are struggling to hire bricklayers and carpenters according to the report on 24housing and … [Read more...]

Council Publishes Stockport Brownfield Register

The Council has published its Stockport brownfield register as part of its efforts to maximise the use, or previously developed and underused, land for new housing. In line with national regulations, the brownfield register sets out what land is available now for potential housing use. Stockport … [Read more...]

Carillion appoints liquidators after rescue talks fail

A number of workers and supplier businesses could be at risk as Carillion appoints liquidators after rescue talks failed. One of the UK’s largest employers, construction group and project management company, has fallen into liquidation after weekend rescue talks failed to reach a satisfactory … [Read more...]

Covent Garden Stockport Archaeology Open Day

Salford Archaeology will be hosting an Archaeology Open Day on Thursday 11th January between 12 noon and 2pm at Covent Garden Stockport (off Lower Hillgate). The Open Day will give residents the opportunity to see the ongoing archaeological works at Covent Garden, including former housing along … [Read more...]

Plans submitted for next phase at Stockport Exchange

Following the success of the first two phases, Muse Developments and Stockport Council have submitted a planning application for the next phase of development at Stockport Exchange.  National developer and urban regeneration specialist, Muse, is delivering the £145 million award-winning, … [Read more...]

St Mary’s Way final works include 7 week diversion

Improvements for traffic flow and an ease to congestion along St Mary's Way is approaching its final phase of road closures ahead of completion in this spring.  The works around St Mary's Way for part of Stockport’s Town Centre Access Plan (TCAP) designed to make it easier for everyone to travel … [Read more...]

Regional Outlook Brighter for House-Builders in 2018

The construction industry’s prospects are inevitably clouded by uncertainties over Brexit and the economy but some positive trends have emerged which bode well for house-builders in 2018. Private house-building ended the year with a flourish, encouraged by the Budget extension of Buy to Let to 2021 … [Read more...]

Plans revealed for White Lion in Stockport

The historic White Lion in Stockport is set to be transformed into a mix of residential homes and leisure facilities.  The town’s oldest tavern is to be converted into mixed-use scheme by Laurus Homes in partnership with Stockport Council as part of the wider Underbanks regeneration scheme.   The … [Read more...]

Building Conservation Award for Bramall Hall

Stockport’s Bramall Hall has been awarded the 2017 Regional Institute of Historic Building Conservation Award for the restoration work that has seen the Hall returned to its full glory. Awarded to project and teams the judges consider to have gone above and beyond when putting conservation at the … [Read more...]

Aurora Business Park 75% let ahead of completion

Property agents from across Greater Manchester visited Stockport's Aurora Business Park as it was announced that this latest development is already three quarters let ahead of its completion. Baumüller and Aeroco have both signed up to make the new industrial park their home, with a further large … [Read more...]

Opening for Chartered Building Surveyor in Stockport

Following on from Caroline Patten's recent article regarding the skills base and resource required in Stockport, Fairhurst Estates recent growth spurt has resulted in a vacancy for a newly or soon to be qualified Chartered Building Surveyor. Although Fairhurst provide a UK wide service, the ongoing … [Read more...]