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26/04/2018 - Higgins Construction scoops two silvers and a bronze at Considerate Constructors National Site Awards
Higgins Construction has been awarded two silver and one bronze award at this year’s Considerate Constructors National Site Awards. Bourne Estate in Camden and Gabriel Square in St Albans, Hertfordshire have each been given a silver award and King Square in Islington has received a bronze award.
23/04/2018 - 6 reasons why Hoxton is an up and coming area to live
Hoxton is without a doubt one of London’s coolest areas. It has a vibrant local community, drawn from a mix of backgrounds and demographics, and is home to some of the most exciting new openings in terms of restaurants and bars. But what really makes Hoxton such an up and coming part of London to live in?
18/04/2018 - What you need to know about Chelmsford living
Chelmsford sits just 32 miles north east of London, a vibrant and lively urban hub that also benefits from the green spaces in and around Essex. Whether you’re looking for a family home somewhere with a great community feel, or a base close to London life, Chelmsford is an ideal choice.
17/04/2018 - Best of both worlds with the launch of new family homes
The Reserve is a brand-new development of contemporary 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses on the boundary of Lea Valley Regional Park just nine minutes’ walk from Waltham Cross High Street. Its dynamic combination of contemporary-style living within idyllic surroundings and excellent amenities is appealing to families looking for a home to satisfy all members.
16/04/2018 - Three sites are nominated for Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Awards
Three sites have been nominated for this year’s CCS National Site Awards. Bourne Estate, King Square Estate and Gabriel Square have been selected as sites that have raised the bar for considerate construction.
13/04/2018 - Primary School Children embrace their enterprise skills at Higgins Construction site
A group of year three children from Oaklands Primary School recently took part in a challenge day, as part of Enabling Enterprise, at Higgins Construction’s site, Petershead Court in Southall.
23/03/2018 - Newham students take part in Enabling Enterprise day at Higgins Construction’s head office
Year four students from Newham based Salisbury Primary School recently had the chance to broaden and develop their enterprise skills by visiting Higgins Construction’s head office and gaining an insight into the world of work as part of Enabling Enterprise.
19/03/2018 - 7 reasons why Londoners choose Whitechapel and Bethnal Green to live
Whitechapel and Bethnal Green are quintessential London East End and have recently risen up the league tables as attractive property investments for London buyers. Easy proximity to the centre of the city, as well as thriving cultural local hot spots, have made this part of London a contemporary hub with a lot to offer.
16/03/2018 - City Park West’s Transition Art Gallery celebrates its opening night
Chelmsford’s City Park West development has enjoyed the opening night of The Transition art gallery with a showcase of paintings of the development and surrounding site.
15/03/2018 - Everything you need to know about living in Chigwell
Chigwell sits within the Greater London Urban Area, once a rural farming location and today one of the most sought after addresses in this part of the world. Chigwell has become popular due to it’s proximity to London, as well as for local amenities and landmarks, such as the iconic Epping Forest.
23/02/2018 - Higgins Construction’s Senior Resident Liaison Officer awarded Considerate Constructors Scheme Hero
Following a recent visit by Considerate Constructors to our Colville site, Senior Resident Liaison officer Sarah Clarke, has been awarded the CCS Scheme Hero for her consistent commitment and enthusiasm.
22/02/2018 - LEFT-HANDED ART
When City Park West resident, Bridget Metcalfe, fractured her right wrist last year, she decided to take up a new venture to avoid boredom while it healed. The right-handed Chelmsford based singer and radio broadcaster decided to learn to paint watercolours using her left hand.
15/02/2018 - How the Help to Buy Scheme Can Support London Living
Whilst growth in UK house prices slumped over the past 12 months, property values remained significantly higher in the Capital than anywhere else in the country.
13/02/2018 - Higgins Construction wins Excellence in Employment, Skills and Training – Contractor Award at this year’s South Region TPAS awards
Higgins Construction has taken the Excellence in Employment, Skills and Training – Contractor Award at this year’s South Region TPAS Awards 2018. The award recognises those contractors that have developed and implemented projects or initiatives that have helped to address one or more of the issues.
12/02/2018 - 9 Things Bow in East London has to offer residents
East London has been up and coming for some time. However, Bow – formerly known as Stratford – has a lot more to offer than your average hipster hangout.
09/02/2018 - Higgins Construction shortlisted for two TPAS awards for Kings Crescent, Hackney
Higgins Construction has been shortlisted in two categories for the southern region in this year’s TPAS awards. The company is just one of four other organisations to be nominated for Excellence in Employment, Skills and Training – Contractor award and one of five in the Excellence in Contractor Engagement for Kings Crescent Estate in London Borough of Hackney.
31/01/2018 - Council homes for Council tenants – Colville regeneration reaches new high
Dozens of new Council homes in Shoreditch moved a step closer today after building work on a landmark Hackney Council regeneration project reached a key milestone.
30/01/2018 - 6 Reasons to Consider Moving to Waltham Cross in 2018
Located in Hertfordshire, 20km north of London, Waltham Cross is home to 7,407 residents and part of the Greater London Urban Area. Waltham Cross takes its name from The Eleanor Cross (located at the centre of the town) – one of only three medieval crosses that survive today dating back to the late 1200s.
24/01/2018 - Islington Council and Higgins Construction launches Brickworks Community Centre and 23 new council homes
Islington Council and Higgins Construction welcomed over 400 Crouch Hill residents to celebrate the opening of Brickworks, a new community centre, and 23 new council homes, in a community celebration on the weekend.
22/01/2018 - How to Secure a First Time Buyer Mortgage For Our Developments
For a first time buyer, obtaining a mortgage can seem like a huge wall to scale. The housing market is a difficult place to navigate for those without a lot of capital or income and is changing all the time.
18/01/2018 - Higgins Construction delivers 16 new council homes in Holloway for Islington Council
Islington Council and Higgins Construction recently launched 34 new homes – including 16 homes for council rent – on Dalmeny Avenue, in Holloway.
17/01/2018 - Eagerly awaited penthouse launch
The combination of chic urban living with an idyllic surrounding has captured the hearts of homebuyers in Chigwell. All but one of the apartments has now been reserved at Augustus Lodge, and buyers are now keen to view The Penthouse Collection, which encapsulates sumptuous style and design.
03/01/2018 - 6 Reasons Aspiring Londoners Should Consider Willesden
London remains the most popular spot in the country for living, whether you’re beginning a job for the first time or starting a family. It’s a wonderful melting pot of culture, history, opportunity and entertainment with a wide range of fantastic areas to live.
