Tag Archives: Construction

CLASP

Posted on June 9, 2011 by admin

You may not have heard of the CLASP system of building, but you’ve probably seen examples in school yards or railway stations since the 1960s. We take a look at the history of this revolutionary system. Continue reading →

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Loft Conversion, Welton

Posted on May 20, 2011 by admin

Following a successful three-way partnership between ourselves and our two sister companies, Ilex Building Services Ltd and Origin Design Studio, our latest loft conversion project has been completed. Following architectural services from Origin Design Studio, structural design from ourselves and … Continue reading →

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Loft Conversions A Winner Says Survey

Posted on May 4, 2011 by admin

In today’s flat lining market prices for housing, what can you do to give your house the edge before it comes round to selling up and moving on? According to HSBC, loft conversions are the way to go. Following the … Continue reading →

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Loft Conversion, 4 Sharpe Close

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin

Need more space, but don’t want to move? Fancy a loft conversion to expand your accommodation? Check out our newest loft conversion project in Barton upon Humber – a PCC design and build collaboration. Continue reading →

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New Footbridge For Sleaford

Posted on March 17, 2011 by admin

Lincolnshire County Council is giving local residents a chance to vote on a proposed new level crossing footbridge on Southgate in Sleaford, with online voting drawing to a close on 18th March at 5pm. The South East Sleaford Regeneration Route … Continue reading →

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The Pods, Scunthorpe

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

A new £21million sports and leisure facility is under construction in the heart of Scunthorpe, at Central Park, based around the concept of free-form geodesic dome structures constructed in timber. Scunthorpe’s Central Park will soon be home to a futuristic … Continue reading →

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Litigation and Expert Witness

Posted on December 14, 2010 by admin

If you’ve had to suffer bad builders or a neighbour’s dodgy development, you’ll know the pain of a construction project gone seriously wrong – but what legal options are there available to you? If you’ve suffered builders that can’t seem … Continue reading →

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Lincoln School of Engineering

Posted on December 7, 2010 by admin

A new £37 million development at Lincoln University’s Brayford Campus is set to become the brand new purpose-built base of the University’s School of Engineering, due to open in September 2011. Continue reading →

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Government Cuts and the Construction Industry

Posted on November 30, 2010 by admin

Looking for some sunshine amidst the economic gloom? The construction industry may have been hit hard by the recession, but some projects are hitting back and showing a glimpse of better times ahead. Continue reading →

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Loft Conversions vs. Extensions

Posted on November 25, 2010 by admin

If you’re looking to expand living space without moving house, an extension or loft conversion could be the way forward for the savvy property owner. We investigate the pros and cons of each. Continue reading →

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