Sandwell Council Housing Project Nearly £1M Over Budget Due to Unforeseen Challenges Wednesday, January 14, 2026 sandwell council housing tipton construction budget overspend regulations inflation environment A recent housing development project by Sandwell Council in Tipton has exceeded its original budget by nearly £1 million. The project, which delivered 18 new flats and bungalows on Beever Road off Toll End Road, was completed … Read More
The Massive Birmingham Skyscrapers Set to Transform City Skyline Sunday, January 4, 2026 birmingham skyscrapers citycentre development architecture urbanplanning housing regeneration construction mixeduse Birmingham’s city centre is undergoing a remarkable transformation as towering new skyscrapers reshape its skyline. Notable developments like One Eastside and the Octagon have already become iconic fixtures, and now a fresh … Read More
Birmingham City Centre Public Realm Upgrade to Begin Early Next Year Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham publicrealm citycentre urbanrenewal infrastructure pedestrian construction environment transport business Extensive public realm improvements are set to commence in Birmingham city centre early next year, marking the start of a two-year project aimed at enhancing the urban environment for residents, visitors, and businesses … Read More
HS2 Confirms Delays as Leadership Pledges to Overcome Setbacks Monday, December 29, 2025 hs2 ukrail infrastructure construction transport delays leadership reset engineering funding HS2 has officially announced that its original goal of running trains between Birmingham and London by 2029 to 2033 is no longer feasible. Despite significant construction progress, including the emerging Birmingham Curzon … Read More
The Shrinking Village School: Families Leaving Water Orton Amid HS2 Disruption Friday, December 26, 2025 hs2 waterorton primaryschool warwickshire disruption community construction education migration environment Warwickshire County Council recently announced plans to reduce the annual intake at Water Orton Primary School from 45 pupils to 30 by 2027, reflecting a noticeable drop in student numbers. North Warwickshire and Bedworth … Read More
Construction Firm with Midland Depot Enters Administration, Nearly All Staff Made Redundant Sunday, December 21, 2025 construction administration redundancy warwickward employeeownership earthmoving recycling bromsgrove economicdownturn plantmachinery After 55 years of operation, Warwick Ward (Machinery) Ltd, a leading UK construction plant dealer, has entered administration, resulting in a severe blow to the construction and recycling industries. Nearly all of its 89 … Read More