Utiligence to build solar substation

Enviromena has picked Utiligence to deliver a new 132kV substation for its recently acquired Longpasture solar farm in County Durham.

US student housing giant targets Durham

Landmark strikes deal with Galliard to push ahead with Prince Bishops Place overhaul

Durham school blames Kier for enforced closure

A school in Durham has accused Kier of damaging its electricity supply, forcing it to close for a day. Belmont Community School said workers had inadvertently caused the problem last week and that the school would be closed today (27 April) as a result. A… The post Durham school blames Kier for enforced closure appeared first on Construction News.

Ward Group buys £30m Durham PBSA scheme

The purchase of the Three Tuns purpose-built student accommodation scheme is part of its acquisition of student operator Elvet Residences. The post Ward Group buys £30m Durham PBSA scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Esh subcontractor dies after site injury

A teenage subcontractor struck by a concrete pipe on an Esh Group site last week has died from his injuries. Police said they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 17-year-old Shay Bladen on the DH1 housing development at Sniperley Park just outside Durham.… The post Esh subcontractor dies after site injury appeared first on Construction News.