Beard has increased its presence in the care home construction sector, after being awarded contracts worth a combined £25million with Signature Senior Lifestyle, to build two of its new developments in the south east.

Beard have today announced a new, long-term strategic partnership with eco-build experts Green Unit Limited. The move is part of Beard’s desire to be more sustainable and longer term, to more actively drive sustainable alternatives in the industry.

I always admire people who grasp difficult issues head on and it was absolutely typical of my CIOB predecessor Professor Charles Egbu, that he should choose mental health as the main theme for his presidential year; bringing to our attention, what we can all do to minimise the causes of mental health problems and deal with the issues when they occur.

Bristol City’s new training ground construction is flying along and we can bring you an exclusive look at the dramatic progress made.

Beard has been named among the top performing businesses in the UK in a prestigious league table published by the Sunday Times newspaper.