Category: Construction
JeCC condemns further costs for construction industry
The news that the Planning Department has increased the cost of planning applications has been condemned by the Jersey Construction Council, the sector’s representative body. JeCC Vice Chairman Phil James said he laments the decision by the Planning Department to raise planning fees and so further stifle construction in Jersey. This comes at a time [...]
Challenging conditions remain for Jersey’s construction industry
So, what can be done? asks Simon Matthews, managing director of HLG Associates Limited. The decision by Deerglen to call in the administrators signifies the loss of another locally-based main contractor with recent experience of delivering medium to large-sized construction projects. Other recent announcements have also hit the construction industry hard. The decision by Le [...]
GRANITE LE PELLEY PRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE STONEMASON’S GUIDE
GRANITE Le Pelley has produced a comprehensive guide on stone supply and design – the first time one been put together for the Channel Islands. The 28-page guide is designed to give the stonemasonry industry a detailed overview of the different types of stone available, their application, appearance and performance and give a better understanding [...]
Development of the Former Le Coin Site gets approval
A project to develop the former Le Coin Site on the corner of Ann Street and Brooklyn Street has been approved by Housing Minister Deputy Andrew Green MBE. The scheme is set to deliver 23 one, two and three bedroom units, all of which will be retained for social rented use. The development scheme fits in nicely with [...]
Jersey Construction Council Rises to the Challenge
The complete refurbishment of an outdated bathroom into a modern wet room at The Jersey Cheshire Home has been achieved in just one week by members of the Jersey Construction Council. The charity was chosen by the council to benefit from their time, expertise and resources as part of the Jersey Construction Council Week that [...]
Planning Expert urges Jersey to follow UK lead on affordable housing
The UK Government’s Department for Communities and Local Government has announced that obligations for developers to provide affordable housing on their sites have brought the UK construction industry to a standstill. In light of their report, which was issued to the industry last week, local planning expert Michael Stein of MSPlanning is urging Jersey’s government [...]
Planning process in spotlight at first JeCC debate
The Jersey Construction Council, (JeCC), will be holding a debate on the planning process to give their members, industry partners and other interested parties the opportunity to raise their planning concerns. A panel of experts including representatives of government will air their views on September 18th at Radisson Blu from 8.00am The JeCC Construction Debate [...]
TV personality named as guest speaker at the Jersey Construction Awards 2012
Sustainable design guru and television presenter Oliver Heath will be guest speaker at the 2012 Jersey Construction Awards in September. Known for his roles in the BBC’s Home Front and Changing Rooms, Channel 4’s House to Home and ITV’s Front of House, Oliver’s particular expertise lies in showing people how they can make sustainability a [...]
Rue des Pres road infrastructure maintenance works
On Tuesday 7 August 2012, Phase 2 of the infrastructure maintenance works will start on Rue des Pres road and will continue until the end of September. The road surface is currently very uneven and in great need of repair and will be replaced in this second phase of the project. Works in the narrowest [...]
