Crossrail: for some people it’s an exciting and innovative project that is putting the UK on the European construction map. For others, it’s a frustrating commitment that is taking too long to deliver. Wherever you stand on the matter there’s no doubt that the addition...
The Crossrail Project began in 2009 and has been under a spotlight ever since the first tunnel was dug. Environmental impact and sustainability of construction tend to be significant issues for any big project today and Crossrail is no different. But how has such a...
With another successful year almost at an end, the RG Group Directors, on behalf of everyone at the company, would like to thank all of our clients, consultants and contractors and wish them a very merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous new year....
Crossrail has been the infrastructure name on everyone’s lips since the project was first launched almost a decade ago. However, the wait for the big finish has been somewhat later than expected with delays to the completion date of December 2018. Given how high profile...
RG Group have completed the new Boxpark project in Wembley. The £5.7m scheme is Boxpark’s third London site, following those in Shoreditich and Croydon. Since 2011, Boxpark has become synonymous in London with great food and innovative events. When the original site launched, in Shoreditch, it...
Crossrail has certainly been one of the most high profile infrastructure projects that has ever been seen in the UK. It’s also one of the largest in Europe and has put the UK, and the UK construction industry, under a significant spotlight. As completion of...
The Crossrail Project is one of the most significant infrastructure ventures ever undertaken in the UK. The purpose of Crossrail is to create the Elizabeth Line and, in doing so, complete the biggest construction project in Europe. Although there has been some controversy surrounding Crossrail...
Across the UK, and globally, the vast majority of people live in cities. In 1950s Britain, 79% of the UK population lived in cities. This was already a fairly significant share but by 2030 this figure is predicted to rise to 92.2%. So, we are...
Urban regeneration is a hot topic in the construction sector, and beyond. Not only is there plenty to talk about in terms of works in progress but also the opportunities that exist to use regeneration to create more sustainable infrastructure and positive built-up environments. Although...
Urban regeneration has come a long way in the 21st Century. Today, UK towns and cities are being redeveloped to make way for more useful construction that is designed to solve problems, such as a lack of housing or the economic decay of certain areas....
Modern urban regeneration is essential for UK cities. Over the past 10-15 years we have seen a significant rise in projects designed to make urban environments into more sustainable communities. Their success can be seen in terms of the increasing volumes of people who now...
Urban regeneration is a very wide ranging term that can apply to a broad spectrum of situations. It essentially covers the reconstruction of built up areas, especially where there is evidence of urban decay. Urban regeneration began in the late 19th century and went through...