Construction & Real Estate
Browse the latest Construction & Real Estate news and stories in Oxford and across Oxfordshire, including stories about building, managing, developing or investing in Real Estate in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford North welcomes hundreds for IF Oxford science and theatre celebration
Hundreds gathered at Oxford North for IF Oxford’s family science event, enjoying interactive exhibits, robotics, and Creation Theatre’s Orbit performance, celebrating science, art, and innovation at the city’s new innovation district.
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Wantage-based Stepnell reports fifth year of profit and targets £140m turnover in 2026
Stepnell has reported its fifth consecutive year of profit, with turnover up to £112m and projected to reach £140m in 2026, following strategic expansion, repeat business, and a successful demerger positioning the firm for sustained growth.
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The Crown Estate acquires Harwell East site for science and innovation expansion
The Crown Estate has acquired Harwell East in Oxfordshire, a 221-acre site set to deliver 4.5 million sq ft of lab and manufacturing space, 400 homes, and 30,000 jobs, expanding the UK’s science and innovation infrastructure.
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Oxford University opens £200m Life and Mind Building to tackle global challenges
Oxford University, in partnership with Legal & General, has opened the £200m Life and Mind Building, a transformative facility uniting the Departments of Biology and Experimental Psychology to advance world-class research into life, mind, and artificial intelligence.
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Bicester Motion unveils designs to conserve Hangar 113 for the next century
Bicester Motion has announced plans to restore Hangar 113, a historic 1937 RAF building, securing its future as a sustainable office and events space while preserving its heritage and supporting the estate’s mission to champion innovation and mobility.
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Taylor Wimpey invites buyers to ‘Dusty Shoe’ weekend at Southern Counties developments
Taylor Wimpey is inviting homebuyers to explore new homes before completion at its “Dusty Shoe” weekend across the Southern Counties. Visitors can enjoy early access, tailored incentives, and expert advice from the sales team.
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Charles Church to open new showhome at Didcot’s Valley Park development
Five-star housebuilder Charles Church will unveil a new showhome at Valley Park, Didcot, on Saturday 11 October. Visitors can explore beautifully designed homes, speak with financial advisors, and learn more about the 57 new properties available.
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Grove Business Park welcomes Croyde Medical as its latest occupier as expansion continues
Croyde Medical, a leading UK maternity equipment supplier, has become the latest occupier at Grove Business Park, signing for a 3,419 sq ft unit as the Park undergoes a major expansion.
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Swedish company Inify selects Milton Park as first UK base for AI-powered cancer diagnostics
Inify Laboratories has chosen Milton Park’s Nebula development for its first UK laboratory, bringing AI-powered cancer diagnostics to Oxfordshire. The facility aims to reduce NHS delays in prostate cancer testing, with results guaranteed in five days or less and world-leading diagnostic accuracy.
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Olafur Eliasson unveils first permanent UK public artwork at Oxford North
Oxford North has unveiled Olafur Eliasson’s Your planetary assembly, his first permanent UK public artwork. The illuminated planetary sculptures, inspired by the solar system, invite visitors to gather and reflect in the new Fallaize Park.
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Graven Hill to host part exchange event for homebuyers this September
Graven Hill is hosting a Part Exchange Event this September, showcasing how its scheme can simplify moving. Visitors can explore new homes, meet experts, and discover exclusive incentives while experiencing Oxfordshire’s greenest and most connected housing development.
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Grainger achieves full lease-up at flagship Oxford build-to-rent scheme
Grainger plc has reached full lease-up at The Kimmeridge, Oxford’s first build-to-rent scheme, in just seven months. The milestone highlights strong demand for high-quality rental homes and marks a significant achievement for the UK’s largest listed residential landlord.
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Persimmon Homes donates 10,000 bricks to support ACE Training construction apprentices
Persimmon Homes Wessex has donated 10,000 bricks to ACE Training Centre in Kidlington, helping apprentices gain hands-on experience. The donation, marked by MP Calum Miller and Cllr Sean Gaul, supports the next generation of Oxfordshire’s construction professionals.
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Harrow Estates secures 300-acre site for landmark Bicester development
Harrow Estates has acquired a 300-acre site in Bicester to deliver 1,500 homes, a 21-hectare Nature Conservation Area, and new community facilities, with works starting in 2027 on what will become a flagship, nature-led Oxfordshire development.
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Construction begins on Aspen Building at Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington
The Oxford Trust has broken ground on its Aspen Building at the Wood Centre for Innovation. The new facility will provide laboratory and office space, boost jobs, and expand Science Oxford’s STEM outreach when it opens in summer 2026.
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Beard partners with Abingdon & Witney College to support future construction talent
Beard Construction has joined forces with Abingdon & Witney College to provide Oxfordshire students with valuable on-site experience as part of the T-Level Technical Qualification in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction.