Refurb & Developer Update

A Kingswinford-based firm’s drive to change the face of the construction sector ‘by putting people first’ has claimed a major regional honour. S&R Construction, which now employs over 300 people at its Dawley Brook Road HQ, beat off the challenge of BDO LLP, BMet College and FBC Manby Bowdler to be named ‘Best Large Employer’ at the first ever Best Places to Work Awards.

The transformation of The Old Eight Bells in Mansfield was given a seal of approval during a recent visit to showcase the power of social impact investment. Steve Yemm, MP for Mansfield, saw firsthand how the building now offers eight supported living apartments, created especially for people with autism or learning disabilities.

Located at 2397 Montauk Highway, the new Kith Womens + Vivrelle summer installation in Bridgehampton, New York, rethinks luxury retail through seasonal living and a hospitality landscape. The project combines Vivrelle’s luxury accessories membership model with Kith Women’s summer retail offering, creating an environment conceived less as a conventional store and more as a relaxed Hamptons summer house.

The British Drilling Association (BDA) is pleased to welcome the following new members into the Association: James & Milton Drilling, Pioneer Drilling, GeoEnviro Solutions and Aquifer Energy. Each brings specialist knowledge, practical experience and technical insight to the BDA, strengthening the Association’s representation across the drilling, ground investigation, geotechnical, geoenvironmental, water borehole and geothermal sectors.

Humanscale has earned its position as the most decorated global brand in the office furniture category across the iF and Red Dot Design Awards, widely regarded as among the most prestigious design awards worldwide with 28 awards to date. Humanscale focuses on ergonomic solutions – such as seating, sit-stand desks, and technology supports – and, as a result, maintains a more streamlined product portfolio compared to larger furniture companies like Steelcase and MillerKnoll.

pewag is pleased to announce the addition of Josh Clark as Regional Sales Manager to its Tire Protection Chain team, along with the promotion of Taylor Oltmann to Director of Sales, US & Canada. Josh Clark joins pewag with over 18 years of experience leading tire protection chain sales and delivering application-focused solutions to customers across demanding industries.

Rockford, Illinois-based The Caldwell Group Inc. has taken part in its first Junkyard Wars-inspired welding competition at Blackhawk Technical College in Rock County, Wisconsin. Caldwell provided safety glasses, hats and competition judges as Blackhawk welcomed students from across the area to its Innovative Manufacturing Education Center (IMEC) on the college’s Beloit-Janesville campus. Judges were looking for craftsmanship and weld quality.

Home hunters in Worcestershire are being encouraged to get an early ‘sneak peek’ of a new development that has a focus on outdoor lifestyle, green spaces and family living this weekend. Kendrick Homes, which is one of the UK’s oldest housebuilders, is hosting a ‘Welly Walk’ on Saturday at its Severn Meadows scheme located in the sought-after riverside town of Upton upon Severn.

Rockford, Illinois-based The Caldwell Group Inc. welcomed three new employees at its first Stateline Manufacturing Alliance (SMA) Signing Day, held in the Conference Center at Blackhawk Technical College’s Beloit-Janesville campus. Caldwell is a member of SMA, a group of manufacturing employers that are focused on creating greater exposure, engagement and interest in manufacturing jobs and careers for youth and adults alike.

“The UK data centre market sits at a critical point. Demand continues to accelerate, driven by cloud expansion and the rapid emergence of AI workloads. However, despite these pressures, funding remains available and global investor sentiment is broadly positive.” Says Eddie Tribe, Managing Director of SES Technology.