CUMBRIA County Council’s replacement bridge project at Pooley Bridge has resumed this week (Monday 20 April) following a review of the authority’s construction schemes in response to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Category: Construction
M-Sports centre developer finalist in the National Building & Construction Awards 2020.
DESIGN & Build Developer, Northern Developments (Cumbria) Limited, based in Carlisle, have been announced as a finalist in the National Building & Construction Awards 2020. They have been shortlisted in […]
Story Homes contributes around £727,000 to Penrith community as part of The Fairways development
LOCAL housebuilder Story Homes has contributed a six-figure sum to the local community as part of its housing development in Penrith, The Fairways. In line with Section 106 (S106)* agreements between the […]
Green build events rolling out across Cumbria
A PROGRAMME of green building and sustainable living events is being launched for winter and spring, as more and more Cumbrians are going green with their construction projects and lifestyles. […]
Story Homes helps First Responders purchase life-saving equipment
THE Carlisle and District Community First Responders are one step closer to purchasing the lifesaving equipment they need thanks to support from Story Homes. The local housebuilder has made a […]
Russell Armer community funding boosts Cumbria youth projects
FUNDS donated by award-winning housebuilder Russell Armer Homes have provided a much-needed boost for two worthwhile projects in Cumbria, benefiting young people involved in sports and outdoor pursuits. Russell Armer […]
Zero carbon living coming to Cumbria
LOCAL company Prospus Group are launching a new housing initiative where they are seeking to design and deliver new homes that are very low carbon to build and low/zero carbon […]
'Grand Designs' style homes for Cumbria
Two “Grand Designs” style houses have gained planning permission in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. Set in the tranquil surroundings of local woodland, the homes have been designed to be energy efficient and […]
Spectacular waterwheel returns to Coniston’s copper mines valley
Work to reinstall a giant waterwheel at a picturesque Lake District sawmill-turned mountain cottage is almost complete, after permission to restore the original feature was granted by Heritage England. The wheel […]
Construction startup Shareplant issues 14-day ‘paper-free challenge’ for construction businesses
Shareplant – the UK-first company bringing the sharing economy to construction plant and tool hire – has challenged construction site managers to do away with paper-based forms, launching a free […]
Green build and sustainability festival now open for booking
This event is now live throughout September – book via the CAfS website: www.cafs.org.uk/events. The annual Cumbria Green Build & Sustainable Living Festival throws open the doors throughout September on […]
Cumbria's green build festival powers up with new headline sponsor
Electricity North West has been named as the headline sponsor for this year’s Cumbria Green Build and Sustainable Living Festival. This annual programme showcasing clever low-energy buildings and home improvements, […]
UK construction activity moves out of the capital – North West leading regions
The value of all construction contract awards in June 2019 was £5.2 billion based on a three-month rolling average, which is an increase of 5.5% on May. Regional analysis shows […]
Story Homes supports local residents by improving drainage in south Carlisle
In a bid to support local residents in south Carlisle, Story Homes has improved the drainage of surface water close to its development The Ridings in Carlisle. Before the housebuilder began developing […]
Self-Build event at The Trout Hotel, Cockermouth
Reiver Homes are inviting members of the public to find out more about their unique self-build development, Derwent Forest, on Friday 5 July at the award-winning Trout Hotel in Cockermouth. […]
Story businesses work together to improve vital housing facility for young people
Local businesses Story Homes and Story Contracting have joined forces to kick start renovations to a housing facility which will be available to vulnerable young people in Carlisle. As part […]
Cumbria to escape lightly from British Steel collapse
Cumbria is well placed to avoid job losses following the collapse of British Steel, the county’s Chamber of Commerce says. TSP Engineering in Workington is a subsidiary of British Steel. […]
Story Homes helps students at James Rennie School complete important gardening project
Local housebuilder Story Homes has worked with pupils at James Rennie School to help complete a project which will allow the students to grow their own fruit and vegetables. The […]