MECH ELECTRICS BLOG
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Merseyway designs revealed
Stockport Council is inviting public views on the first phase of a proposed overhaul of the Merseyway shopping centre, designed to create improved access and facilities. Focussing on Adlington Walk, which is a covered area off the main shopping mall linking to Chestergate, the…
Angel Garden
GALLERY | Plans in for 4 Angel Square 8 May 2019, 07:30 Charlie Schouten Work is set to start on the 200,000 sq ft office at NOMA in around 12 months, with plans moving forward at pace for the 11-storey building designed by architect SimpsonHaugh.…
Baltic Triangle
The contractor is a third of the way through a 200-apartment scheme on Blundell Street for client Brickland in a project designed to “maintain the vibe” of the rapidly-developing area in Liverpool. Rising to nine storeys, the £24m project designed by Tim Groom Architects is…
Copperas Hill finally gets green light on Royal Mail site
Having Supplied contractors to a well known M&E sub contractor over two years ago, who were working with Lend Lease, the project at Copperas Hill is finally getting underway. There was an original plan to keep the existing building, but was deemed unsuitable and better…
Stockport Piccadilly updates
Stockport residential boom continues at Piccadilly 24 Apr 2019, 09:13-Place North-West In the latest residential scheme to come forward in Stockport town centre, plans have been submitted for a mixed-use project on a car park opposite Regal House on Piccadilly. Working for Alasasyah Developments, architect…
Waxing lyrical about Mech Electrics.....
From our humble beginnings in 2007 Mech Electrics have gone from strength to strength in the M&E recruitment field and, whilst starting out predominately working within the North-West, we are now confidently working throught the UK for all your Mechanical and Electrical needs! We are…
Stockport Interchange planning confirmed
Plans to transform Stockport bus station into a modern transport interchange with a roof top park above the bus station have gained planning. The £120m scheme also includes a 17-storey tower of flats and offices and a new cycle and pedestrian bridge to link the…
Manchester Uni Searches For ID Manchester Development Partner
The University of Manchester has formally started the hunt for a development partner for the 26-acre former UMIST campus, which will now be known as ID Manchester. The University has been looking to develop the site for some time having identified the site for disposal…
Manchester Great Northern Goods Warehouse - Deansgate.
The developers behind the £300m overhaul of Manchester’s Great Northern Warehouse have amended the scheme, replacing plans for 130 apartments within the main warehouse with 146,000 sq ft of offices. Developers Trilogy Real Estate and Peterson, alongside architect SimpsonHaugh and main contractor Laing O’Rourke, gained…
Liverpool Garden Festival site heading towards redevelopment
Ion Property Developments, in a joint venture with Midia Group, is set to partner with Liverpool City Council to deliver the residential-led regeneration of Festival Park. The council has been searching for a developer or investor for the 90-acre site for a number of years,…
The Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD)
The Manchester Engineering Campus Development, a £400m project led by the University of Manchester and currently being built by Balfour Beatty, has reached its highest point of construction. MECD is one of the largest capital projects ever undertaken by a UK higher education institution, and…
Manchester Town Hall Refurbishment
Construction information specialist Glenigan has Laing O’Rourke and Lendlease listed as the two bidders on the shortlist to become management contractor. The council was originally hoping to shortlist up to five firms when the tender race started in February. The winning firm will be responsible for managing…
The Hut Group to build their vast HQ at Airport City Manchester.
The Hut Group (THG) will also be building a new content creation studio on another 12 acre site at the airport in a dual investment worth £750m. The development is claimed to be the largest ever by a company in the North West. The new…
How to write a CV when moving from self-employed
For many people, being your own boss is a dream come true: you can work as flexibly as you want, set the rules, and follow your passion. However, it can also be lonely, stressful and financially unstable, so you may wish to make the move…
Mech Electrics Guide On How To Handle A Counter-Offer
You may think that accepting a new job offer and resigning from your current role is straightforward enough, but if your current employer then makes a counter offer – perhaps a pay rise, a bonus, or a new job title – it can throw a…
Marcus Worthington Group Project - Great Western Hall
Developer: Marcus Worthington Group Project value: £30m Architect: Leach Rhodes Walker Hotel rooms: 202 The developer outlined its plans the Sir Alfred Waterhouse-designed building earlier this year, and is aiming to fully refurbish the building to house a 202-bed hotel with a bar, restaurant, gym,…
Mech Electrics Guide on How To Resign
Whether you’re dissatisfied with your current position, have found something better or are simply ready for a change, resigning can be stressful. First you need to think about whether you’re actually ready to resign. Consider the following questions: Are you happy with your level of…
Mech Electrics Guide on How to write a CV
A well-written, concise and visually appealing CV is essential to help you to stand out from the crowd. Prospective employers often receive hundreds of applications, so submitting a CV which is hard to read, which doesn’t sell your skills or experience, or which contains easily…
The Factory - Manchester - St John's Street Development
The Factory is part of the immense St John's Street development. The whole development will take several years to complete and offer this area of Manchester a completely new landscape, with over 18 buildings to be completed, space will be created for apartments, commercial &…
London Road Fire Station, Manchester.
I started my own journey in Recruitment With Hays Montrose back in 1998. My daily commute was past this amazing building and it is most definitely one of my favourite in town; I think it's up there with some of Manchester's finest buildings. It will…
Allied London sets out 'St John’s' construction timeline.
As enabling works get under way, Allied London and Main Contractor Lendlease have outlined a six-year construction programme for the St John’s project in Manchester. Lendlease is due to deliver 18 buildings across the site, which stretches along the River Irwell between Water Street, Liverpool…
Planners back Wylfa as £20bn nuclear plant enters next stage
The Planning Inspectorate has formally accepted proposals to build a new nuclear plant at Wylfa on Anglesey, allowing the project’s developer Horizon Nuclear Power to move the scheme to the next stage. Horizon submitted a development consent order at the beginning of June, and following…
Vermont Lands First Tower At £250M Liverpool Site.
Elliot Group has appointed local contractor Vermont Construction to deliver the first of three towers on its £250m Infinity development on the northern edge of Liverpool’s business district. Vermont fought-off competition from Forrest to land the 123-metre-tall residential tower which will be the highest of…
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