Construction

NHS key workers move into new homes at Dorchester’s £2.4m Barrack Quarter development

Dorchester developers RTI recently welcomed NHS staff to their new homes at Barrack House, a short walk from Dorset County Hospital. The nine new apartments have been... READ MORE »

Matthew’s ready to assist Poole’s Wyatt Homes on ‘next stage of its journey’ as financial director

Wyatt Homes has welcomed Matthew Bennett as its new financial director. Matthew has been a chartered accountant for more than 25 years, with plenty of financial and... READ MORE »

Darren Frias-Robles, MD of Whitefox Chartered Surveyors looks at the topic of flooding and we learn about how staff member Lloyd Blyth is training for the Brighton Marathon

Flooding Introduction The Risk of flooding can be increased by the development of land. Surface water drainage design is an important consideration in alleviating this... READ MORE »

‘Warm welcome’ to town planning consultant Ethan as KPPC eyes growth across the South

Ken Parke Planning Consultants have taken on a new town planning consultant, Ethan Townsend. Ethan, 24, joins from the New Forest National Park Authority, where he’s... READ MORE »

Greendale Construction welcomes new surveyor Paul while Ben moves up to contract manager

Greendale Construction in Poole have kicked off 2024 with a new appointment and internal promotion. Paul Adam has joined the firm as a Quantity Surveyor, while Ben Briggs... READ MORE »

Big-hearted construction firm raises £3,660 for youngster’s life-changing surgery

A Dorset construction firm has raised £3,660 to help pay for life-changing surgery and post-operative physiotherapy for a seven-year-old boy. Staff at chartered... READ MORE »

Founders Derek, Sean & Ryan toast to 10-year anniversary of Wimborne firm DMW Architects

Staff, clients and collaborators of DMW Architects gathered in Lytchett Minster last week to celebrate the firm’s 10th year in business. The RIBA Chartered Practice was... READ MORE »

Whitefox MD Darren Frias-Robles looks at airspace developments and we meet Managing Surveyor Andy Keen

Airspace or ‘rooftop’ development provides the opportunity to provide thousands of new homes. Airspace developments are complicated and have unique risks attached to... READ MORE »

Cheers! Statue celebrating village’s brewing heritage unveiled at new Bellway development

An impressive wooden carving of a barrel-making artisan has been unveiled by a housebuilder at its new development in Dorset. Bellway Wessex commissioned the life-sized... READ MORE »

Football legend cuts the ribbon on Travis Perkins’ new Bournemouth site

Legendary football manager Harry Redknapp has officially opened the new Travis Perkins Bournemouth branch. The former Bournemouth, Portsmouth, West Ham and Tottenham... READ MORE »