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Rossendale Business Awards 2024
Congratulations Two members of the Construction Development Alliance have been listed as finalists for the Valley at Work Business Awards. Sympathetic Works Ltd has been selected as a
Burnley College Bring home the College of the year!
Burnley College won the Construction Apprenticeship College of the Year award. Who is Burnley College? In 1834, a meeting of foundry workers from Marsland's Foundry led
Archaeological Research Services – Kings Award of Enterprise
Construction Development Alliance (CDA) members, Archaeological Research Services (ARS) have been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation. The team at ARS Headquarters in Bakewell was honoured
Interesting February Meeting
The Construction Development Alliance (CDA) hold monthly meetings at the Whitaker Art Museum in Rawtenstall to help educate and enlighten the construction professionals in the area. The CDA
CSR Sustain – 15 Years in Energy Compliance
2024 is just around the corner, and it is going to be a milestone for one of our members. Congratulations to CSR Sustain for 15 years of
B & E Boys – Top 100
Lancashire Business View has released its July/August 2023 magazine, and it has this year's top 100 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Congratulations to the CDA's (Construction Development Alliance)
Young Person in Construction Awards 2023
The Construction Development Alliance (CDA) hosted Our biannual Young Person in Construction Awards on Thursday, the 25th of May, 2023, at Burnley Mechanics. The Young Person in
Burnley College – Head of Construction new chairman of BACH
Burnley College, a member of the Construction Development Alliance (CDA), happily announced the appointment of their head of Construction, David Lord, as the new Chairman of the British
Overall Winner 2023 – Announced
The Construction Development Alliance (CDA) hosted Our biannual Young Person in Construction Awards last night, May 25th 2023, at Burnley Mechanics. The Young Person in Construction Awards (YPCA)
Welcome the winners
The Construction Development Alliance host a bi-annual Young Person in Construction Awards (YPCA); the main sponsor of the event is Sika, along with other construction-based companies throughout
Coronation of a New King
The Construction Development Alliance (CDA) would like to congratulate the new King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms. On the 6th of May 2023,
Burnley College – Digital Discovery Day April 23
A representative of the Construction Development Alliance (CDA) was in attendance at the Digital Discovery Day hosted by Burnley College on their main campus. The
B & E Boys – Considerate Construction Scheme assessment of the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park renovation
B and E Boys have recently been working on the Considerate Construction Scheme assessment of the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park renovation; their team received an excellent score of
Archaeological Research Services – King’s Award for Enterprise
Construction Development Alliance (CDA) members Archaeological Research Services (ARS) have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise (AKA Queen's Award for Enterprise). ARS received this internationally recognised and prestigious
Nominations Closed.
The Construction Development Alliance (CDA) are arranging our biannual Young Person in Construction Awards in May this year at Burnley Mechanics. The Young Person in Construction (YPC)
Young Person in Construction Awards 2023 – Charity
As of Monday, 17th April 2023, The Construction Development Alliance(CDA) are proud to announce this year's chosen Charity is 42nd Street. On 25th May 2023, the CDA
Building Safety Act
As of the 28th of April 2022, the Building Safety Act received Royal Assent and became an Act of Parliament. As a result, the new duties
Site Surveying Services – Charity Golf Day
Golf!! Construction Development Alliances (CDA) members Site Surveying Services (SSS) are organising a Charity Golf Day at Baxenden Golf Club, Accrington, on Friday, 19th May 2023. The chosen charity
B & E Boys submit exciting new plans
B&E Boys(Boys), a member of the Construction Development Alliance (CDA), have submitted plans to redevelop the site of a 19th-century Keighley Mill to Bradford Council. The mill known
Nominate Now : Young People in construction need you!
Nominate Now As fully-fledged construction professionals, we can all reflect on our College and Uni days fondly. I spent many stressful nights trying to reach that
Condolences to Alan Davies’ Family
It was announced Wednesday, 4th January 2023, that Alan Davies DTPC has passed away. With 35+ years of experience Alan provided Director level support during his work at
Archaeological Research Services – Using Drones
Construction Development Alliance (CDA) members Archaeological Research Services (ARS) recently was involved in the much-loved Toddbrook Reservoir and dam, recording and heritage survey. The dam is best known
Condolences to Terry Ratcliffe’s Family
It was announced Sunday, 29th October 2022, that Terry Ratcliffe, founder and chairman of The Ratcliffe Groves Partnership, has passed away. Terry was a much-loved, dear friend of
Condolences to the Royal Family
It was announced Thursday, 8th September 2022, that Queen Elizabeth II died in her Balmoral home. She had ruled over the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth
Archaeological Research Services – Wins National Award
Construction Development Alliance (CDA) members Archaeological Research Services (ARS) has been present with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) “High Growth Business of the Year” award in the
Booth King – Celebrating 50 years
In September 2019, the CDA Members Booth King as a whole company came together at the head office in Ramsbottom to celebrate 50 years of business. Booth King
CDA Awards Hailed as ‘Best Ever’ by Guests
Since we founded the Construction Development Alliance (CDA) back in 2008 we have taken an active part in the Young Persons in Construction Awards, which runs every two
OPPORTUNITY – Kennelgate seek suitable properties
On behalf of Kennelgate, JLL have been instructed to seek suitable opportunities relating to the following criteria: 2,500 – 5,000 sq ft units High profile locations including retail
OPPORTUNITY – Costa Midlands 2018
Colliers International are retained across the region to acquire units for Costa. In town requirements Out of Town – Drive To 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft 1,800 sq
Opportunity – SWEAT! Gyms
Sweat! continue their search for more gym sites across the UK. They are looking at all major cities, shopping centres and retail parks. They will consider prominent roadside
CDA 2018 Annual Young Professional Construction Awards Evening
The Construction Development Alliance (CDA) is pleased to announce the official launch of its annual awards 2018, developed to support the growth of young people and the future
Opportunity – Topps Tiles
Topps Tiles is currently trading from over 350 properties and continuing its rapid expansion plans of 25 new store openings per year, with requirements for new opportunities nationwide.
Opportunity – Toolstation
Toolstation is a leading company in the builders' merchant and home improvement market and has in excess of 275 trade counters open or under offer. What are we
Opportunity – Subway Property Requirement
More Sites Required in London & M25, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, The South Coast, Kent and Surrey Tenant Summary Strong market presence Expanding portfolio of stores Over 1,700 stores in
CDA Awards 2016 – The Winners
As part of the groups entrepreneurial spirit The CDA have set out to sponsor a series of awards for the young, up and coming members of the local construction
Opportunity – Jumptastic
SMART4 Ltd are retained by Jumptastic Trampoline Parks to acquire premises in the South. Following the successful opening of their Park in Gloucester, Jumptastic are actively seeking further
The ‘Golden Age’ of Architecture
A local firm of architect’s started it’s 50th anniversary celebrations this week with a lunch reception for clients, suppliers and local dignitaries. Around 40 people attended the event
Relaxing planning?
The Town and Country Planning General (Permitted Development) Order (GPDO) 2015 The 2015 Order came into force on 15th April 2015.The 2015 GPDO consolidates all the changes over the last
Design Award Win
Welllington Barracks won Best Small Commercial Category at the NW LABC Awards. The client was Circle Leasing Ltd and the main contractor was Heathcliffe Howard Construction. CDA members
Sylvia Lancaster given OBE
Among those honored for charity work was the late Stephen Sutton, a teenager who raised 4 million pounds ($6.8 million) while battling terminal cancer. Sutton, who died in
Young Designer Award Winner Apprenticed
Martin the Young Designer Award winner at the CDA awards has now started work at Bespoke Interiors (based in Ashton-under-Lyne) as an apprentice cabinet maker. He was introduced
The 2014 Awards Hosted by George Clarke
The 2014 awards were successfully hosted by George Clarke who provide support and encouragement to the young award with winners. Drinks Reception CALICO & Twin Valley Homes