The retail sector has gone through some tough times recently and this has, inevitably, had an impact on retail construction – and the broader construction sector. With a new year stretching ahead and plenty of change on the horizon there could potentially be much to...
2019 was a year of upheaval and change for the UK. A December election produced a new administration – a Conservative government with a significant majority. Described as a shock by many, the results provided the new government with a considerable mandate to make change...
As the dust has settled on the December 2019 election victory for Boris Johnson and his new government, the reality has begun to set in. At the start of a new decade – in which there will be another election – the current Conservative government...
After the Conservative victory in the general election in December, the construction sector is currently looking ahead to a potential boom from 2020 onward. Expectations are high after the many promises that were made in the run up to the election, as well as the...
The UK currently has a pressing need for new homes. However, while it’s crucial to find ways to ensure that there is sufficient stock to meet demand this is no longer the only consideration. The homes that we build and occupy have a big part...
There is a clear need to improve the energy efficiency of UK homes. This is something that is increasingly being prioritised by consumers and which has also been identified as a need in multiple reports on the subject. Given that homes in the UK are...
It’s no secret that there is a significant housing shortage in the UK. In fact, a recent government Housing Whitepaper indicated that there is a need for 250,000 new homes per year. The reality is that only around 160,000 are being constructed annually [1]. At...
There is currently a huge need for affordable housing in the UK. A changing housing market that is underpinned by a growing renting generation, the government’s ambitious affordable housing targets and local council housebuilding initiative all have an impact here. However, while there is clearly...
RG has won a SILVER award for our Brunel House, Bristol project. This conversion of a former council office suite into 246-room student accommodation not only returns this splendid building to its former glory; it also adds value to the local ecosystem. Soft landscaping around the...
It can be difficult enough living in a city like London without the added pressure of an international airport on your doorstep and so, as part of our commitment to Considerate Constructors and in line with our community engagement programmes, we wanted to help the...
RG were appointed the Design and Build of a 17 storey student accommodation block in Bournemouth, providing 430 beds and a gross floor area of 13,763m2. The reinforced concrete frame structure has been constructed on a piled foundation utilising a tower crane, mast climber system...
The Dartford Mercedes-Benz car showroom was successfully handed over 9th September 2019, on schedule after a 52 week programme of build. The showroom will display 34 vehicles across two levels and include an external terrace with vehicular ramp access area to the first floor. The...