• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Wednesday November 12 2025

Construction firm gives update on Honda Plant project

Building firm McLaren Construction has given an update on its work at Panattoni Park in Swindon – the former Honda manufacturing plant. The firm says it is on track to deliver a 545,000 sq ft speculative warehouse for developer […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Monday September 15 2025

McLaren Construction appointed to build huge unit at Swindon’s Panattoni Park

McLaren Construction (Midlands & North) has been appointed by Panattoni to deliver a major new industrial and logistics facility at Panattoni Park Swindon, marking the company’s first scheme with the developer in the South West region. The design and […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Events
• Friday May 9 2025

How do you build a sustainable home, asks Swindon Festival

The Swindon Festival helping builders with their sustainable DIY dream home have released their line up for next weekend. Hosted by the National Self Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC), the Festival looks at everything sustainable from the initial design […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Wednesday May 7 2025

Swindon workplace shortlisted for prestigious construction award

The restoration of Swindon’s historic Carriage Works has been shortlisted in prestigious regional awards which showcase excellence in the construction industry. Unit 7B, which hosts the University of Bath and Oxford’s Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies (iCAST) facility […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Friday March 21 2025

Construction firm Beard celebrates record year

Construction firm Beard has recorded the most successful trading period in its 133-year history, with turnover rising by 10 per cent and approaching £200 million in 2024. In the full year to 31 December 2024, the Swindon-headquartered, family-owned firm […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Thursday February 6 2025

Beard director who joined as apprentice heralds National Apprenticeship Week

A long-serving director at construction firm Beard says the company’s commitment to developing young talent plays a vital role in supporting their growth ambitions. Dean Averies joined the Swindon-headquartered company as a 16-year-old trainee in 1988, after writing without […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Events
• Friday December 20 2024

National Self Build and Renovation Show returns to Swindon in January

The National Self Build and Renovation Show returns to Swindon in January, following a year which has seen 11,000 visitors through its doors. Held at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in West Swindon, the show – the […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Monday October 7 2024

Beard Construction chosen to lead Marlborough and Warminster Leisure Centre renovations

Swindon-headquartered building firm Beard Construction has been awarded a Wiltshire Council contract to renovate Marlborough Leisure Centre and Warminster Sports Centre. The renovations are part of a £10 million investment in the county’s leisure facilities – improvements have been made […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Events
• Friday October 4 2024

NSBRC gears up for biggest event of the year

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre is gearing up for its biggest event of the year. The National Self Build & Renovation Show – billed as a must-visit event for people planning to build and renovate their home […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Wednesday September 11 2024

NSBRC appoints new sustainability manager

The National Self Build and Renovation Centre has appointed its first sustainability manager. Nick Whant, who joined the Swindon-based employee-owned business in March in marketing, has been appointed to the brand new role as the company strives to promote […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire People
• Tuesday August 20 2024

Former MD of Beard Construction dies aged 91

The former managing director of Swindon-headquartered Beard Construction has died at the age of 91. Alan Beard joined the family firm at the age of 17 and retired seven decades later in 2021 aged 88 – his career with […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Wednesday July 3 2024

Beard breaks ground on new phase of luxury retirement village

Construction firm Beard has broken ground on a major phase of work at Wadswick Green, a new luxury retirement community at a former MoD naval college near Corsham in Wiltshire. The project, worth £18.1 million, will see Swindon-headquartered Beard […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Tuesday May 7 2024

Construction firm Beard starts work on first RAAC removal project

Construction firm Beard has started work on its first project to remove reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete – or RAAC – from a public building. The Swindon-headquartered firm is working to remove RAAC roof panels from the Town Centre House, a […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Thursday May 2 2024

Law firm Thrings backs South West region’s drive for sustainable construction

Swindon-headquartered law firm Thrings is playing its part in promoting environmentally-focused change in the South West’s booming construction sector, contributing to a guide for how the industry can achieve a more resilient future. The guide – Net Zero in […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Tuesday March 19 2024

Beard: biggest year of construction sales in 131 years

Construction sales are at their record-breaking highest in regional firm Beard’s 131 year history. Beard has reported a turnover of £179 million and pre-tax profits of £4.3 million. Local projects include the transformation of Trowbridge Town Hall and Aztec […]