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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for January 2019
31/01/2019
The government has pledged £22.9 million to support technological trials to prevent potholes. Research and trials will be carried out on new surface materials or pothole repair that could potentially stop potholes from forming. Eight local authorities, including Kent, Staffordshire, Reading, Suff
31/01/2019
An extensive refurbishment project on London's Senator building in St Paul's has been completed. The building provides 150,000 sq ft of premium commercial space, with a new seventh floor pavilion and rooftop gardens offering great views of the city. The project was developed by Vantage, a joint v
31/01/2019
Work is progressing well to increase the capacity on a rail route between Stratford and Enfield's new Meridian Water station. The £170 million Lee Valley Rail programme will allow two additional trains to operate in each direction per hour, reducing reducing congestion and journey times for passen
31/01/2019
A request has been lodged with the government for £1 million to help drive forward plans for a £150m distributor road in Boston. Lincolnshire County Council and a local MP are lobbying the Department for Transport for funding to further develop plans for the road. They are working to deliver a c
31/01/2019
The Transport for the North's proposals for a £70 billion investment in northern infrastructure by 2050 has been lauded as a "key milestone" for the UK as a whole. The Strategic Transport Plan (STP) outlines how this investment could contribute towards an additional £100 billion in economic growth
31/01/2019
Five carbon-cutting rail schemes have secured a total funding of £1.75 million from the Department for Transport (DfT). The funding was awarded under the Department's First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, which focuses on innovative schemes that can cut the carbon footprint of the UK's railways. Th
31/01/2019
REIDsteel has unveiled its plans to build 170 new homes in Christchurch. They will be located on a four-acre site in Reid Street, comprising two and three bedrooms houses and one and two bedroom flats with access roads and parking. The company has applied to Christchurch Borough Council for outli
31/01/2019
Plans are progressing on the proposed revamp of Gloucester train station. Gloucester City Council is set to discuss funding for the project at its next cabinet meeting on 06 February, which could see the project move forward significantly. The station and connecting underpass would receive a face
31/01/2019
Plymstock School in Plymouth is to undergo expansion works after securing £2.5 million funding from the local council. The expansion will allow the school to create 200 additional school places. An arts and drama facility will be built, along with six new classrooms with additional toilet facili
31/01/2019
Three major water business plans from Severn Trent, South West Water and United Utilities have been approved. Water regulator Ofwat green lit the plans for 2020-25 after an initial assessment. Each company's plans outline how they will cut bills by up to £70 while significantly improving support
30/01/2019
Fit-out specialist Marcon has landed its first ever project with English Heritage. The firm will deliver a new, site-wide interpretation scheme at the iconic Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire. Working with designers Drinkall Dean, Marcon will deliver museum fit-out within the visitor centre, includ
30/01/2019
Willmott Dixon is transform a 1960s tower block in Manchester as part of a £22.5 million residential scheme. Salix Homes has appointed the contractor to deliver over 100 affordable homes at the Salford Canon Green Campus development on Canon Green Drive in Trinity. The Canon Green Court tower blo
30/01/2019
The government has announced funding of almost £500 million to support its affordable home target. The funds will enable more than 11,000 new affordable homes to be built across the country, as the government moves towards its target of building 300,000 properties a year by the mid 2020s. Strateg
30/01/2019
GRAHAM is celebrating huge success after being named on all three lots of the North West Construction Hub's (NWCH) new High Value Framework. The framework, which aims to improve efficiencies, will see contractors deliver construction projects in markets including education, health, retail and leis
30/01/2019
Morgan Sindall has bagged a contract to complete a £5 million school project in Derby. The contractor will deliver a new primary school and nursery on Radbourne Lane. Hackwood Primary will house six classrooms and a 26-place nursery, added more than 200 new school places to the area. The school wi
30/01/2019
A Commercial Manager from Sir Robert McAlpine has been named on The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) Future Leaders programme. Will Wilson, based at McAlpine's Manchester office, will join his fellow participants on the five-month programme, which will use collaboration to explore and try to addre
30/01/2019
A new state-of-the-art training facility from electrical training provider Trade Skills 4U is set to open in the Midlands later this year. This facility is part of Trade Skills 4U's expansion into the region. It will act as a base where the company can deliver its industry leading courses, welco
30/01/2019
Network Rail has announced the winners of its track and rail system alliances. Colas Rail and AECOM won the contracts in the South, with Babcock Rail, Arup and Arcadis coming out on top in Scotland. The appointments are subject to contract terms being finalised and agreed, with procurement current
30/01/2019
Aggregate Industries has pledged its support to an innovative restoration project in Essex, supplying top-grade aggregates to the development. The Thurrock Thameside Nature Park last is being developed by converting London's largest waste site, the former Mucking Marshes Landfill, into a variety o
30/01/2019
Lifts have transformed the world we live in – and will shape our futures too. From making our towns, cities and homes more accessible than ever before through to one day, perhaps, blasting us into space, with engineers currently busy at work designing a 'space elevator'. As a subsidiary of Cibes L
29/01/2019
Kier is to build a new hospital in Ascot, delivering a £98 million transformation project at the existing Heatherwood Hospital. The 11,500 sq m site, will specialise in planned, non-emergency procedures, offering state-of-the-art outpatient and diagnostic facilities for cardiology, radiology, lith
29/01/2019
VolkerFitzpatrick has been selected to deliver £27 million construction works on a multi-use development in London. The firm will refurbish and extend 77 Coleman Street, constructing 8,000ft2 of office space and over 16,000ft2 of retail and leisure space. This project was first launched in April
29/01/2019
Astra Site Services has deployed its biggest underwater breaker solution on a project in London. The A-Plant specialist division selected the Soosan SB121 to fit an 80t long-reach excavator by Ovenden Earthmoving. It is currently being used on the Thames to dismantle a partially sunken pontoon at
29/01/2019
UK construction union Unite is to meet with senior Laing O'Rourke representatives next week to discuss employment practices on the troubled Royal Liverpool Hospital project. The project stalled in January 2018 following the collapse of PFI contractor Carillion, with Laing O'Rourke and Mace later s
29/01/2019
A historic country park in north Cardiff is to undergo major improvement works. Work will begin at Parc Cefn Onn next week as part of a £660,000 National Lottery project to deliver better access, improved signage, improvements to the ponds and waterways and upgraded toilet facilities at the park.
29/01/2019
McLaren Construction has been named on the prestigious Be First Development Framework Agreement. The firm has been awarded a place on Lot 2, which is designed for major projects of £10 million and over, along with two other contractors. The framework is designed to accelerate development and grow
29/01/2019
UK construction giant Balfour Beatty has landed a £214 million National Grid contract to deliver overhead line works. The North and South 400kV overhead line project plays a vital part in the Hinkley Point C (HPC) connection scheme, linking the new nuclear reactor to the national grid. Balfour B
29/01/2019
John Turner Construction has won a £18.8 million contract to deliver a extension at Lancaster University's business school. The North West contractor will complete a new five-storey building for the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) Located next to the Management School and Gillow Ave
29/01/2019
Consultation has been launched on a £188,000 pedestrian scheme in Canterbury city centre. The scheme plans to extend the city centre pedestrian zone in St Margaret's Street as far as its junction with Watling Street. Further work includes upgrading the surfacing and lighting in St Margaret's Stre
29/01/2019
Smalley is proud to announce the first standard range of nested wave springs on the market. They will now be available from stock in carbon and 17-7 PH stainless steel from .500 to 4" or 16 to 100 mm.
28/01/2019
A new state-of-the-art hospital has been completed on the Cambridge biomedical campus. Skanska delivered the Royal Papworth Hospital, which will house five operating theatres, five catheter laboratories (for non-surgical procedures) and two hybrid theatres. Approximately 310 beds will be available
28/01/2019
Willmott Dixon has secured a £15 million contract to deliver the new Central Library and Museum in Doncaster. Designed by architect Bond Ryan, the project will involve transforming four existing buildings into a cultural and learning centre, featuring a new library, rail heritage centre, art galle
28/01/2019
Construction work has commenced to transform the former Bolton Community College site into a new Audi dealership. Located off Manchester Road, the Audi centre will feature a 9,000 sq ft showroom, a 21-bay workshop for servicing and have parking space for more than 100 new and used cars. It will b
28/01/2019
Interserve has been recognised for its environmental work by the Metropolitan Police. The Greater London police force gave the firm an environmental award for its work creating an environmentally efficient soil filtration system used to help solve crimes in London. Interserve's system recycles wa
28/01/2019
ISO CHEMIE is to debut its new building information modelling (BIM) technology at the upcoming Futurebuild 2019 show in London. Taking place at London's ExCeL from 05-07 March, Futurebuild will focus on the biggest challenges facing the built environment, with companies from across the industry sh
28/01/2019
Strathearn Glasgow has completed the acquisition of office accommodation in Leeds. Headrow Court, which is located opposite Leeds Town Hall, was purchased from Kier Property. The 45,693 sq ft space is set over a over a cluster of four separate units. All buildings are leased to Nat West Bank PLC
28/01/2019
GAP Hire Solutions has become one of the first hire companies to take delivery of Wacker Neuson 6t Dual View Dumper. Dual View allows the operator to conveniently and quickly change the seat position through a 180-degree rotation of the entire operating and seat console. GAP's £3 million investmen
28/01/2019
Selwood is to boost its entire fleet with the installation of innovative monitoring technology. The plant hire specialist has partnered with Sure-Track to install mobilisers, which are activated with a PIN code or radio frequency identification tag, in all machines it offers for hire. The mobilis
28/01/2019
B&B Attachments is preparing to showcase its BlockMaster K320, PowerMount and FBH05 beam grab attachments at this year's UK Concrete Show. Now in its ninth consecutive year, the UK Concrete Show takes place from 20-21 March at the NEC Birmingham. The show will highlight everything from cement an
28/01/2019
Construction materials group, SigmaRoc has landed a huge funding boost from Santander Corporate & Commercial. The group secured £14 million to support its acquisition-led growth strategy, and refinanced unsecured convertible loan notes held by shareholders. SigmaRoc follows follows a decentralise
25/01/2019
ISG has announced a string of new appointments to its statutory board. Gordon Kew joins the company as Chief Operating Officer for UK Construction, while existing employees Jane Falconer and Matt Blowers have been promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Fit Out re
25/01/2019
Consulting engineers practice Brentwood is progressing its national growth plans with the announcement of two new offices in Leeds and Birmingham. This follows on from the delivery of new office bases in Manchester last year, and supports the company's UK growth strategy. Brentwood has set out a
25/01/2019
Work has commenced on new designs for a transformation project at Harrow's historic Elliot Hall, following a £2 million cash boost. The project will involve redeveloping the run-down buildings surrounding Elliot Hall, adding extra space for classrooms, affordable studios and an improved outdoor ar
25/01/2019
A significant milestone has been reached on the development of the multi-million Chester Northgate regeneration scheme. Architect AHR has been selected to progress the scheme to detailed design, along with specialist advisors from Cheshire West and Chester Council. They will bring forward the £6
25/01/2019
Nixon Hire has placed a £10 million order with JCB, marking the company's largest single order for equipment. The firm will take delivery of 230 JCB telehandler machines throughout 2019, ranging in sizes from 7m to 17m. This order forms part of Nixon Hire's commitment to spend over £22 million in
25/01/2019
Homes England has appointed RSK to its new million multidisciplinary framework, joining 20 other highly skilled housing specialists. The integrated environmental engineering and technical services business will provide technical advice, services and design input to help Homes England prepare brownf
25/01/2019
ISO-CHEMIE has launched a free airtightness seminar, targeted at architects and designers. The seminar will focus on airtightness in construction sealing joints and improvement options. The one-hour long programme, which is delivered onsite within the practice and contributing towards formal CPD
25/01/2019
Crest Nicholson has been given a final deadline for Brighton's King Alfred leisure centre project, despite concerns surrounding Brexit. The contractor informed Brighton & Hove City Council that in the absence of an agreed Brexit deal by Government, it could not proceed to sign the development agre
25/01/2019
Avant multipurpose machines come with a variety of attachments to make work easy. Deeleys hires Avant Loaders short term and long term - we are always happy to quote. We also hire loaders complete with operator - making quick work of completing jobs that many other loaders are too big for. Our hi
25/01/2019
The indoor climate in sports facilities places special requirements on the ventilation solution. It changes significantly over the week and year, depending on what activities are going on inside the facility. Moisture and odours from athletes and spectators affect the air. Therefore, it is important
24/01/2019
UK housebuilder Crest Nicholson is to deliver a number of new homes as part of a £500 million flagship regeneration scheme in Southampton. The company will complete a 27-storey tower consisting of 165 apartments, and 103 new low-rise homes made up of apartments and houses as part of the next two p
24/01/2019
Mace Group has promoted Stephen Jeffrey to the company's Board in his role as Chief Technical Officer. This appointment, along with the establishment of a Group Technical Services team, supports the company's 2022 Business Strategy. Stephen will work closely with Head of Innovation, Matt Gough, C
24/01/2019
A revised scheme for the stalled Baltic House project in Liverpool has been granted planning consent. Crossfield Exclusive Developments submitted the revised scheme, designed by architect Brock Carmichael, after purchasing the Norfolk Street site out of liquidation late last year. The developmen
24/01/2019
Pegasus Group's plans to build new homes in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, have a taken a major step forward. South Derbyshire Council has approved outline planning permission for the next parcel of land for new homes at Cadley Park in the National Forest. Up to 68 homes will be built on the 4.5-acre
24/01/2019
Workloads for construction SMEs have grown in the last few months but could mark a "tipping point", according to a recent survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Despite this, the State of Trade Survey for Q4 2018 also showed concerns in a weakening housing market and increasingly ner
24/01/2019
Plans have been submitted for a £130 million housing development in Goole, East Yorkshire. The Beal Homes plans involve building 800 new homes over a 15-year period. If approved, construction work is expected to begin on the homes this summer. The overall scheme will be the largest residential
23/01/2019
Clouston Group has officially handed over a new £12 million University Technical College (UTC) at Newcastle's Stephenson Quarter. The urban regeneration company delivered the development, which houses social, leisure and retail accommodation. The North East Futures college was completed across 1
23/01/2019
A new Hertfordshire gym has become the first in the UK to adopt a new innovative interior design. Anytime Fitness opened its new Croxley Park gym, which sees clubs split into various training zones with an open-plan layout. The two-floor 7,000 sq ft club implemented the design changes in respons
23/01/2019
Travis Perkins has announced a new Managing Director for its builders' merchant business. Kieran Griffin will take on the role following the retirement of Paul Tallentire. He has worked with the company for 24 years, joining as a management apprentice and more recently heading up market-leading i
23/01/2019
A school in Bedfordshire has been transformed with new teaching and sports facilities. Henlow Church of England Academy was extended with six new classrooms and a 690 m2 sports hall. The extension was designed by PCMS Design, with mechanical and electrical engineering support carried out by Build
23/01/2019
SD Sealants has landed a £250,000 contract with CALA Homes in Gloucestershire. The company's tiling department will carry out extensive tiling work on a brand new residential development in Cheltenham Spa. The 59 Lansdown project will consist of 42 one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as 25 t
23/01/2019
Arup Group Chief Operating Officer Dr Alan Belfield has been appointed as the company's new Chairman. Alan will lead the 15,000-strong Arup team, overseeing the entire business. He brings a wealth of experience in technology, engineering and advisory services to the role. During his time at Aru
23/01/2019
The NHBC is taking its housebuilding roadshow on tour across the UK, with a large focus on preparing housebuilders for a changing landscape. NHBC experts will present the latest technical and regulatory updates in house-building at the Building for tomorrow shows, and share best practice gleaned f
23/01/2019
Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has commenced production on its new MDX cabbed site dumper range, less than a year after it debuted at the INTERMAT exhibition. The range aims to set the standards in site safety and is available in both six and nine-tonne payloads (6MDX and 9MDX). For the 6MDX,
23/01/2019
Thames Water is to pay almost £100,000 after allowing sewage to escape from a blocked sewer in south-east London. The utility will pay £80,000 to the South East Rivers Trust to make improvements to a local river and pay the Environment Agency's full costs for the investigation of almost £20k. T
23/01/2019
A new £30 million education campus has been opened in Whitehaven, Cumbria, with the first slate of students welcomed earlier this month. Campus Whitehaven was delivered via £10m funds from Sellafield Ltd along with an additional £20m from a range of partners. The campus houses new state-of-the-a
22/01/2019
ISG has been appointed to redevelop the Compton and Edrich Stands at Lord's Cricket Ground. The firm was named preferred bidder of for the second stage of the ground's updated Masterplan. The two existing stands will be placed with new three-tier stands. Cricket Club (MCC) also confirmed it ha
22/01/2019
Bouygues UK has broke ground on a new £300 million state-of-the-art physics laboratory and shared facilities hub at the University of Cambridge. The contractor was joined by members of the university to celebrate the beginning of construction. Located at the West Cambridge campus off Madingley R
22/01/2019
Wates Group has launched a 'Treeathlon' tree planting project for 2019, in an attempt to tackle climate change during construction. The project, to be delivered in conjunction with charity partner The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) as well as the Carbon Footprint Company, will see Wates aim to plan
22/01/2019
Willmott Dixon Interior has landed a contract to refurbish the historic National Gallery In London. The fit-out specialist will enhance the facilities at the museum, transforming Room 32, the largest within the National Gallery. Further work will also include refurbishing parts of the existing bas
22/01/2019
VINCI Construction has commenced work on new student accommodation at the University of Exeter. The £91 million East Park development will include 1,182 modern bedrooms in a variety of room types and rent levels, along with a range of amenities. The scheme is being delivered by VINCI's South Wes
22/01/2019
Gilbert-Ash has completed a £13.8 million redevelopment project in Brighton, transforming a 1970s building into 63 modern apartments. The contractor delivered the design, build and fit out works on the Prestamex House scheme. Work involved stripping the building back to its concrete frame, along
22/01/2019
Balfour Beatty project director Jane Towse-Laval has joined VolkerGround Engineering. Jane will take on a project director role at VolkerGround Engineering, utilising her over 30 years' experience delivering large basement projects across London. In her new role, she will be covering operational
22/01/2019
VolkerHighways has transformed the entrance to Wareside C of E Primary School by improving its car park and playground. The newly resurfaced area was opened by the contractor and children from the school in an official ceremony. The car park and playground of the 46-pupil school was left in a po
22/01/2019
Homes England has strengthened its new Multidisciplinary Framework with the appointment of 20 highly skilled housing specialists. Under the new framework, they will provide technical advice, services and design input to help Homes England prepare brownfield and surplus public sector land for resid
22/01/2019
Cambridge & Hertfordshire based company Royston Scaffolding Ltd has provided specialist confined-space scaffolding work for EOn and the Emirates Stadium. The 60,000-seater stadium, home to Arsenal Football Club, needed a unique scaffolding construction in an enclosed area underneath the stadium th
21/01/2019
An area of parkland at the University of Birmingham has been transformed, opening up new spaces for students, staff and the local community. The Green Heart project, located at the historic Edgbaston campus, was delivered by Willmott Dixon. The works have delivered spaces for performances and ev
21/01/2019
Aggregate Industries has commenced work on a major road improvement project from Cambridge to Huntington. The first section of Highway England's A14 scheme will see 13 miles of the road upgraded to three lanes in each direction and journey times cut by up to 20 minutes. Aggregate Industries sugge
21/01/2019
Construction work has commenced a new £18 million student accommodation facility in Nottingham. Former school buildings and a car dealership on Talbot Street will be demolished and replaced with a 331-bed development along with communal areas and outdoor space. nmcn, formerly North Midland Constr
21/01/2019
A-Plant temporary power equipment division, Mather+Stuart Power Solutions has announced a multi-million investment in new equipment. The company has spent £2.7 million on Volt Safe equipment, with 56 units already delivered and a further 60 expected to arrive in the coming months. Volt Safe is a
21/01/2019
Willis Towers Watson has strengthened its major projects team within UK Construction in Corporate Risk & Broking GB with the appointment of former Carillion Insurance Risk Manager Andy Kirby. Andy will work with the UK Construction Practice, as part of one of the leading international insurance br
21/01/2019
Legal & General has acquired a new Build To Rent (BTR) site in Chelmsford City Centre. Contracts were exchanged for the site, which was purchased on behalf of the company's UK Property Fund ('The Fund'). The BTR site, known as Chelmer Waterside, forms part of a major mixed-use development in Chelm
21/01/2019
Former Hertel Regional Director Christopher Garland has joined Western Thermal Limited as the company's new Executive Director and CEO. Christopher, an experienced construction industry professional, also held a post with Balfour Beatty following his graduation in 2000. He will bring together hi
21/01/2019
Dickies has announced a partnership with City of Bristol College to help provide support for students and apprentices aged 16-18. The partnership will help those preparing for a career in a range of vocational and technical trades and profession with extended opportunities for learning. They will
21/01/2019
Skelton Plant Hire has continued its working relationship with Andover Trailers, purchasing two new bespoke-built plant bodies. The new bodies, mounted to 32-tonne 8x2 rear-steer DAF CF rigids, were bought as replacements for two of the company's existing vehicles, which also had Andover bodies.
21/01/2019
Public opinion is being sought on a number of flood protection options in Ponteland, Northumberland. The Environment Agency is hosting a public drop-in event on 23 January at Ponteland Memorial Hall between 2.30pm and 6.30pm. It is currently reviewing flood walls, embankments and pumping station
18/01/2019
Britcon is to deliver the second phase of a new development scheme at Markham Vale in Derbyshire. The building and civil engineering company landed a £1 million contract to complete a new industrial premises under phase two of the project. The premises will comprise of a 15,000 sq ft unit, along
18/01/2019
A total of 10 trainee archaeologists are helping support the national HS2 project, only a year after joining the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) Construction Gateway programme. After completing a initial six-week training programme from BMet College, many of the trainees moved onto direc
18/01/2019
Community benefit consultancy SeerBridge has helped inspire the next generation of engineers with its Lego design and build competition, Beyond 2020. In collaboration with HTA Design LLP, the competition asked teams to design a home reflecting life beyond the year 2020 with a Lego pack, laptop, and
18/01/2019
GAP Hire Solutions is beginning the celebrations for its 50th trading year with the official launch of its 2019 catalogue. The new catalogue showcases the company's wide range of products and services from across its eight divisions. Featuring a trading year commemoration on the cover, the 342-p
18/01/2019
Vivalda has launched its new 'Breathe Easy' initiative, encouraging contractors to consider off-site construction in order to combat dust inhalation. As part of the campaign, Vivalda has also released a video highlighting the challenges faced by contractors. This campaign follows recent Health &
18/01/2019
UK construction giant Balfour Beatty has secured a multi-million pound contract in China under joint venture, Gammon Construction. Balfour Beatty's 50:50 Far East JV, Gammon will develop the HK$2.9 billion (c. £289 million) Homantin luxury residential project in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It will invol
18/01/2019
Sto has upgraded the building façade of a student accommodation building in Reading as part of an extensive refurbishment project. The company used its package of building façade products to update the 1960s CityBlock site, which now houses 145 studios plus extensive communal spaces. Chris Reader
18/01/2019
Specialist engineering consultancy RVA Group has bolstered its management team with a string of new appointments and promotions. Matthew Waller has been named as the company's new operations director, following 10 years with RVA, while Mark Taylor has been appointed as the new engineering consulta
17/01/2019
Hitachi has suspended work on a new nuclear power station in Wylfa, north Wales. Thousands of jobs are at risk after the company halted plans due to rising construction costs. Talks were held with the UK government regarding funding, but no terms were agreed. Construction union Unite has hit o
17/01/2019
Wates has delivered refurbishments to over 200 social homes in Manchester. A total of 62 previously vacant properties were fully refurbished with a further 151 properties receiving facelift works. The works have given a new lease of live to homes in Ben Street in Clayton, with Wates Living Space
17/01/2019
Plans for a major residential scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham, have been approved, with construction expected to begin this summer. SevenCapital's Connaught Scheme will include 70 spacious new apartments, including a 27-storey landmark tower, circa 42,000 sq ft of commercial space, a community gymna
17/01/2019
Morgan Sindall has appointed 18 new undergraduates to its annual scholarship programme. The Quest programme, developed by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), aims to encourage students studying Civil Engineering to choose a career in the industry. The scholars will undertake placements aro
17/01/2019
Network Rail has handed out a number of multi-million pound contracts in Scotland and the North East. The contracts, totalling £467 million, were awarded under two Control Period 6 frameworks. BAM Nuttall landed the most significant contract, valued at £320m, for a renewals and enhancements frame
17/01/2019
The new £5 million Sherwood Forest visitor centre in Nottinghamshire has been supported by Aggregate Industries' coloured asphalt solution. Developed by an RSPB-led consortium and Nottinghamshire County Council, the project includes flagship facilities such as a shop, a café with an outside terrac
17/01/2019
Cembrit's cladding product range has secured approval from the British Board of Agrément (BBA). Cembrit Patina, Solid and Cover have all been assessed by the BBA and awarded certificate number 18/5600 for use as exterior non-load bearing, decorative external cladding on timber or metal vertical su
17/01/2019
SBH Radiators is an expert manufacturer of hand made stainless steel radiators. Our core range of products are Towel Rail type radiators suitable for use in bathrooms, en-suites and cloak rooms. To provide our customers with even more choice of sizes from stock we have launched our new Metric rang
16/01/2019
The first images detailing the transformation of Euston Station have been released, revealing the designs of its proposed replacement London Underground substation and vent shaft. Designed by architects Weston Williamson + Partners, with William Matthews Associates, the four storey high cube will c
16/01/2019
Mecalac Construction Equipment UK is to showcase its all-new 6MDX cabbed site dumper, updated MBR-71 pedestrian roller and TV-1200 tandem compaction roller at the upcoming 2019 Executive Hire Show. The show, which takes place in Coventry's Ricoh Arena from 06-07 February, is the national exhibitio
16/01/2019
A campaign has been launched to promote period dignity for female workers in the construction industry. It is being led by UK construction union Unite, following a survey of its women construction members. The survey identified a lack of facilities, when women were having their periods, as a maj
16/01/2019
Construction businesses across the UK have been urged to prepare for the worst as strong winter weather prepares to hit the nation. This warning comes as the UK was struck with severe weather last winter, resulting in three red weather warnings in less than a week. UK health and safety expert Arc
16/01/2019
The dismissal of Theresa May's Brexit plan has plunged the construction industry into further uncertainty, according to Scape Group CEO Mark Robinson. Mrs May's deal, setting out the terms of the UK's removal from the EU, was rejected by 230 votes last night, 15 January. Mr Robinson, while recog
16/01/2019
The government has launched a consultation to increase local funding for flood and coastal erosion management. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is seeking views on how to fund such projects, and is welcoming ideas from the public on the issue. Communities Secretary, Rt Hon
16/01/2019
A Kent dairy farmer has been found guilty of water pollution after an incident near Ashford in 2017. Environment Agency officers discovered a spill of neat slurry from an overflowing slurry lagoon that reached the stream. A longer spill of dilute slurry and dirty water from livestock gathering are
16/01/2019
It's now a requirement of the HSE that anyone involved in building refurbishment where their work will disturb the fabric of the building, completes asbestos awareness training. Our course is designed to surpass the HSE's requirements concentrating on real life applications of the course contents a
15/01/2019
Former ISG employee David Cronin has returned to the company as the new business development director in the Middle East. David, ISG commercial manager from 2008-2012, will focus on leading ISG's strategic business development function and spearheading a drive into new market sectors and regions.
15/01/2019
Every diesel HGV working on the HS2 project is to be powered by the cleanest available Euro VI engines, setting a new benchmark in UK construction vehicle emission standards. HS2 is hoping to encourage its suppliers to invest in new, cleaner and more efficient vehicles with its commitment to the E
15/01/2019
A major flood management scheme is progressing in Herefordshire. The Herefordshire Wye and Lugg Natural Flood Management project is one of 26 Catchment scale projects funded by DEFRA that aims to reduce flood risk to local communities, as well as improving water quality and enhancing biodiversity,
15/01/2019
The government has announced funding of £2.4 million to step up action against rogue landlords across England. More than 50 councils will share the funding in an effort to crack down on landlords who continue to flout the law and force vulnerable tenants to live in inadequate or unsafe housing.
15/01/2019
Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe (CEE) has introduced a new service to allow plant hire firms to easily update their fleets. The used equipment remarketing service will allow plant managers to invest in state-of-the-art equipment without the inconvenience of re-selling their current fleet. Th
15/01/2019
Two residential schemes are to bring around 8,500 homes to Northamptonshire, as well as schools, leisure and commercial space. The schemes will move forward after securing a £70 million loan from Homes England under its £4.5 billion Home Building Fund. The developments, in Kettering and Wellingbor
15/01/2019
Aspex has introduced a new flush skirting system from AGS Systems, enhancing the capabilities of its Novista system. The UK architectural ironmongery and doorset company will be showcased for the first time at the BAU trade fair in Munich, 14-19 January, in in hall B5.314. The Novista system all
15/01/2019
Longcliffe Quarries is now supplying LONGFLOOR, a groundbreaking dry powder bulk binder for the manufacture of liquid cement screeds. The LONGFLOOR liquid cement screed system has major advantages over both traditional screeds and anhydrite/gypsum flowing screeds. LONGFLOOR can be laid at ten tim
14/01/2019
The transformation of Euston Station has taken a major step forward with the arrival of the first tower crane. The project, which will be completed as part of the HS2 project, will deliver extra capacity to the station. HS2 will now progress with the demolition of One Euston Square and Grant Tho
14/01/2019
The final designs have been revealed for a new footbridge to link Chaddesden to the Wyvern in Derby. The new structure will improve upon on the existing bridge with ramped approaches, a four metre wide deck and a resin anti-slip surface. Some of the existing shrubs and trees will be removed befor
14/01/2019
Consultation is progressing on Sizewell C, a proposed new nuclear power station in Suffolk, with help from the University of Suffolk. Students and lecturers from the university are currently conducting exit interviews at consultation exhibitions across East Suffolk to get a better understanding of
14/01/2019
A new £1.5m footbridge has officially opened in Birstall, Leicester, today, 14 January. The new 50-metre structure is located across the A6 dual carriageway from the Hallam Fields estate to the Birstall Park & Ride site. It also provides a footway and cycleway link to Cedars Academy. Further w
14/01/2019
Chartered surveyor and construction consultancy firm, Adair has expanded its presence in the Midlands with the opening of a new office and a major appointment. Experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyor Rachel Titley will lead the team as Regional Head in the Midlands office. Rachel said: "I'm very
14/01/2019
A number of energy projects in the South West have secured a funding boost of £2 million. Bristol City, Devon and Plymouth Councils secured a grant from the European Investment Bank and the European Commission to fund new energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transport and heat networks
14/01/2019
The government has been slammed for its failure to take action following the collapse of Carillion last year. UK construction union, Unite has hit out at the government, warning that the inaction is putting jobs at risk and could result in future corporate meltdowns. Carillion went into compulsor
14/01/2019
Construction work is due to commence on the new £98 million Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot, after the project was officially green lit. Kier will lead the project, which aims to replace the ageing Heatherwood Hospital with a new state of the art facility, located in woodland behind the current site
14/01/2019
Leicester City Council has put forward plans to expand its city transport schemes, requesting £10 million funding from the Department for Transport. The local authority's bid forms part of its continuing Transforming Cities and Connecting Leicester work. Cities and regions across the UK are biddi
14/01/2019
Upgrade work has commenced on a busy Bristol road to reduce journey times. An inbound bus lane will be built along Anchor Road, and will be shared with other authorised road users. The project aims to improve bus punctuality and journey times for all commuters. Enhanced cycling and walking rou
11/01/2019
Sir Robert McAlpine Special Projects has been appointed to lead a redevelopment project at London's Inner Temple. The 800-year old Temple area has been the home of barristers for over 600 years. The multi-million pound Project Pegasus involves revamping the area's Treasury Building, Library and
11/01/2019
GAP Hire Solutions is continuing its Mental Health Awareness Initiative with the roll out of a workshop to all of its managers throughout the UK. According to statistics, within the UK construction industry alone, 526,000 workers are suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety. With
11/01/2019
UK distributor of capital equipment, Molson Group has rebranded a number of the individual organisations under its umbrella. This announcement means that every Molson Group company will maintain its identity while also showcasing its position in the Molson team. The rebranding will be rolled out
11/01/2019
Plans have been approved to build two new special free schools in Essex and Hounslow, offering more than 120 student spaces. Announcing the new schools, Children and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi said: "I know how important it is for parents to feel their child is getting the support and educati
11/01/2019
UK construction giant Balfour Beatty has landed a contract to develop new student accommodation and dining at an American university. The firm's branch for college and university developments, Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, reached financial close on a public-private partnership (P3) project for
11/01/2019
Amey has landed a £40 million framework to deliver works on the Northern Powergrid electricity line in the North East. The contractor will carry out overhead line condition and vegetation surveys on the Powergrid line. This four-year framework continues Amey's work delivering vegetation management
11/01/2019
The government has been urged to introduce a post-Brexit immigration system to allow companies to benefit from essential migrant workers. Under the government's Immigration White Paper, few allowances will be made for low skilled workers, which includes most tradespeople, to enter the UK following
11/01/2019
A number of unpaid JW Morris electricians have now received their pay for work on an Acom project in Hoxton, East London. Approximately 20 workers had their pay withheld after sub contractor JW Morris was removed from the IG1 Global Real Estate Development site after Christmas. Outstanding wages
11/01/2019
BECT Construction has commenced work on the new DWP Hub in Treforest, Wales. Local property development group Rightacres is delivering the 133,000 sq ft building in partnership with Cardiff Council, with funding from Legal & General. It has been designed by CWA Architects. With space for more tha
11/01/2019
Passengers and public alike would have noticed the work to Bath Spa platforms for the two weeks over the Easter period. What they might not have realised were the months of survey and investigations completed by Anthony Brookes Surveys leading to that event. We could have been hidden in an arch bene
10/01/2019
Muse Developments has unveiled its plans to transform an underused site in Bolton town centre into a new £150 million neighbourhood. The developer proposes to build around 320 homes on the Canary Wharf site, located alongside the River Croal and between St Peters Way (A666), Bank Street, Manor Str
10/01/2019
An AECOM team has won a contract to design the new Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology in St Pancras. The contract award comes after a six-month RIBA-led competition was held to choose the designers. Lead architect Penoyre & Prasad and White Arkitekter form part of the
10/01/2019
Jackson Civil Engineering has named Contracts Director, Brian Crofton as its new Managing Director. He is taking over from current MD Richard Neall, who is stepping down to focus on Jackson's parent company, One Group Construction. Richard said: "The time has come for me to step back and focus f
10/01/2019
The UK's only remaining gas-lit cinema is to undergo redevelopment works for preservation. Works on Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds are to go ahead after funding of £2.3 million was secured from the National Lottery. The 104-old cinema will undergo essential conservation work to the façade and
10/01/2019
Pegasus Group has promoted Associate Planner Neil Tiley to the role of Director. This appointment comes as the company announces a number of internal promotions. Working alongside Neil at the Cirencester office, 10 key members of staff have been promoted to Associate. Three further promotions
10/01/2019
Interserve has been named as one of the contractors on Pagabo's new £1 billion medium-value framework. The three-year national framework can be used by any public-sector body including schools, NHS organisations, housing associations, leisure providers, libraries and museums. It allows users to
10/01/2019
UK property support services company, B38 Group, is moving to new premises in Wakefield after signing a five-year lease. The group will move from Denby Dale Road to the new Merchant Gate mixed-use development in the heart of the city. Merchant Gate includes Grade A office buildings, prime retail
10/01/2019
Two community centre sites in Cambridge are to be redeveloped into new housing and community facilities. The Meadows Community Centre site in Arbury ward will be redeveloped into 85 new council flats and purpose-built community centre. The Buchan Street Neighbourhood Centre in King's Hedges ward
10/01/2019
Specialist age exclusive developer, PegasusLife, has announced a key Board change. Howard Phillips is stepping down from the Board into a a Non-Executive, business advisory role. This announcement follows the appointment of Antonin de Margerie as the new Chief Executive Officer last year. Anto
10/01/2019
Curtiss-Wright have a commendable history behind them, having been founded by three of the world's most celebrated aviation pioneers, Orville and Wilbur Wright and Mr Glenn Curtiss, one of the forerunners of naval aviation. Their companies, the 'Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company' and 'Wright Aeron
09/01/2019
Tottenham Hotspur will not move into their new state-of-the-art stadium until at least March, Chairman Daniel Levy has announced. The club confirmed it will play its home fixtures in January and February at Wembley. Remedial works have took place at the new stadium over the past month, with soft
09/01/2019
A new BBC TV series is to deliver an exclusive insight into the impact of Carillion's collapse on hospital patients in Liverpool. The first episode of 'Hospital' will air on Thursday 10 January at 9pm on BBC Two and will focus on the Royal Liverpool hospital, which was hit with flooding and major
09/01/2019
Lendlease has landed a contract to help deliver a major £1.5 billion redevelopment project in Birmingham city centre. The project involves transforming the Birmingham Smithfield site into a new urban quarter, featuring shopping and leisure facilities, along with over 2,000 new homes, a public park
09/01/2019
A new office building has been proposed in Leeds as part of the major redevelopment of Merrion Centre. Local property investor Town Centre Securities has submitted plans for the new development. Investing over £70 million in capital over the last five years under the scheme, TCS has completed t
09/01/2019
A significant milestone has been marked at the NHS's first high energy Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) Centre in Manchester. The Interserve development at the Christie Hospital opened its doors to its first patient, who has since been treated. The PBT Centre uses an advanced form of radiotherapy for th
09/01/2019
ISG is celebrating its first success on North West Construction Hub's (NWCH) high value framework. The firm has been placed on Lots 1 and 2 on the third generation framework, covering public sector projects valued between £8-15 million and £15-35 million across the North West of England. This an
09/01/2019
BAM Nuttall and Mott MacDonald have completed a £16 million flood prevention scheme in Greatham. The joint venture (JV) designed and built the final phase of the Greatham South Flood Alleviation scheme which addresses flooding concerns in the Port Clarence and Greatham South area in the north of E
09/01/2019
RSK Group has expanded its geosciences and engineering division with the acquisition of design, property and construction consultancy Pellings. This marks the business' ninth acquisition in the financial year 2018/2019. Pellings provides surveying, architecture, planning and project management and
09/01/2019
Essential repair works have been scheduled for two bridges in Hull. North Bridge and Sutton Road Bridge will both be closed over the next couple weeks to allow the surface bridge deck to be repaired. Sutton Road Bridge will be closed to vehicles from 6am-7pm on Wednesday 09 January. A signed div
09/01/2019
ARCHITECT@WORK has announced a host of exhibitors who will be attending its 2019 UK show. The show, aimed at architects, interior designers and specifiers, is taking place from 30-31 January in Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch, London. The two days include free admission for registered trade visi
08/01/2019
Mace has landed a major contract to lead the construction of London Stansted's new £150 million arrivals terminal. The 39,000 square metre terminal is the flagship project in the airport's £600 million transformation. The terminal will include larger immigration and baggage reclaim areas, new re
08/01/2019
Significant progress has been made on proposals to transform Norwich's under-used Wensum Lodge site. The vision to turn to the site into a creative hub will be brought in front of Norfolk County Council's Communities Committee next week, Wednesday 16 January. Previously home to Norfolk's adult e
08/01/2019
Wates Construction is celebrating its third successive appointment to the North West Construction Hub (NWCH) High Value Framework. The framework, which aims to improve efficiencies, will see contractors deliver construction projects in markets including education, health, retail and leisure. Fol
08/01/2019
Modern student accommodation in use by the University of Oxford has been purchased for £37.1 million. The residence, located on St Aldate's & Queen Street, was secured by Legal & General on behalf of Legal & General Retirement. Let by the University's Christ Church College, the property includes
08/01/2019
Mitie has boosted its pledge to ensure 20 percent of its small van and car fleet is electric within the next two years. The company has signed the Clean Van Commitment, a coalition of 16 major UK fleet operators which has promised to deploy 2,400 electric vans by 2020 and to replace 18,000 diesel
08/01/2019
Lendlease has been selected to lead the refurbishment of Manchester Town Hall. Under the contract, the firm will oversee the project as management contractor, pledging to create 150 apprenticeships and 45 new jobs for local people. Manchester Town Hall will also be repaired during the work, with
08/01/2019
Major European built environment business Royal BAM Group is to plant 150,000 trees to celebrate its 150th anniversary. In partnership with Trees For All, the business will plant 100,000 trees in Bolivia and Uganda, with an additional 50,000 shared between its 10 European operating companies. It
08/01/2019
ARC Group has been appointed to carry out repairs on an empty building in Colchester town centre. The vacant Jacks building will be refurbished before local brewery Three Wise Monkeys moves into the premises. Three Wise Monkeys will continue to upgrade the interior of the building to accommodate
08/01/2019
Laing O'Rourke has agreed a deal to refinance its UK business. The company's arrangements are now being taken through final credit approval protocols and documentation by each lender organisation. In a statement, Founder and Group Chief Executive Ray O'Rourke said: "I am delighted to be able to u
08/01/2019
Ecodan has deployed its ASHP system to help meet the environmental planning requirements for a new residential development in Manchester. The system has provided community heating to Aaben, a 105-home development in Hulme. Engineering Design Partnership was given the job of value engineering the s
07/01/2019
European façade contractor Staticus has landed a contract in Salford, Manchester. The company has been selected to design, manufacture and install nearly 9,000 square metres of high-quality façade at Salford's latest sustainable office development, Two New Bailey Square. Staticus will install a
07/01/2019
Skanska has selected Aggregate Industries' Lytracrete solution to help refurbish an iconic bridge in Peterborough. The Nene Bridge is currently undergoing £5 million upgrade works after recent inspections found signs of structural distress and cracking to the saddles of the piers. The improvemen
07/01/2019
Bellway Homes has acquired a brownfield site in Lower Sydenham to develop a new workspace. The site at Maybrey Works, Worsley Bridge Road will be transformed into quality new homes and a sustainable high-quality light industrial space, comprising 159 one, two and three-bedroom apartments with a sh
07/01/2019
British engineering and design company Atkins has announced a new senior appointment as part of a major European expansion. Graham Candy joins the SNC-Lavalin Group company as the new, Managing Director, Europe, with plans in place to increase client bases across Europe. In his new role based in
07/01/2019
A new construction services group has been launched in the West Midlands. Family-run business Drewitt Group, formed in 1877, has expanded its services. Alex Drewitt will lead the new group Drewitt Construction, which is based in Worcester. The company is working across the West Midlands, inclu
07/01/2019
Keepmoat Homes has appointed former Story Homes Managing Director Ian Worgan to lead its North East region. Mr Worgan will use his experience working at Story Homes and Taylor Wimpey to help deliver Keepmoat properties across the region. The new MD said: "I'm thrilled to be joining Keepmoat Home
07/01/2019
A South Tees Development Corporation site in Redcar is to be transformed into a new industrial quarter. A government investment of £14 million has been confirmed to help bring the work forward in the first quarter of 2019. Work to establish construction access and utilities, a new spine road and
07/01/2019
The government has ordered Somerset farmer James Pine to pay almost £4,000 after he was found guilty of contaminating a local stream. During a Environment Agency visit to Meare Green Farm in Stoke St Gregory, a discoloured nearby watercourse was discovered with sewage fungus clearly visible. A y
07/01/2019
Pure Fitout has entered into a new phase as it begins its expansion into the UK market. The Irish company has seen major local success, and will aim to continue that across the pond. The company has appointed Amanda Allen as its new UK Head of Business Development to lead its expansion. Experi
07/01/2019
Glodon Group has streamlined its UK operations for the sale of Cubicost software and future Glodon Group construction products under MagiCAD Group. Building Information Modelling (BIM) design software provider, MagiCAD Group will strengthen the Cubicost brand and future Glodon offerings with its gr
04/01/2019
New images have been released showing a first look at how London's City Cluster skyline will look in 2026. The City Cluster is the area in the eastern corner of the Square Mile and is home to some of London's most iconic skyscrapers. The updated shots, including 100 Leadenhall Street, were publis
04/01/2019
Hertfordshire County Council has announced plans to invest an extra £7.892 million in local roads over the next few months. The local authority is able to resurface and maintain an extra 200 roads in the area after funding was left over from Department for Transport's Local Highways Maintenance Fu
04/01/2019
Two major UK scaffolding companies have merged together following BrandSafway's acquisition of Lyndon Scaffolding. Lyndon Scaffolding will be combined with BrandSafway's scaffolding and access company SGB to become Lyndon SGB. Dave Witsken, president of Energy and Industrial for BrandSafway, sai
04/01/2019
North West Construction Hub has announced a host of successful contractors under its new High Value Framework. The framework, which aims to improve efficiencies, will see contractors deliver construction projects in markets including education, health, retail and leisure. It is available to publ
04/01/2019
Plans have been green lit for Middlesbrough Council to deliver a housebuilding programme under a new company. The new company, with a start-up funding package of up to £10 million, will build homes affordable homes following approval from the Council's Executive. The first homes are expected to b
04/01/2019
The Chartered Institute of Building has launched its 2019 Global Student Challenge, tasking built environment students to run their own virtual construction company. The Global Student Challenge, which is celebrating its sixth year, provides a realistic simulation where teams, made up of three or f
04/01/2019
Construction work is to restart on the Temple Circus scheme in Bristol next week, Monday 07 January. The scheme will continue with junction improvements at the Bath Bridges roundabout, with Clarence Road to be closed to eastbound traffic for 12 weeks to facilitate the work. Further work will als
04/01/2019
The UK's first ever all-female bricklaying competition has been announced by Forterra. Bricklaying Forterra Females (BFF) is a ground-breaking national contest which aims to find the best female apprentice and student bricklayers in the country, while also encouraging more girls and women to consid
04/01/2019
Horsham-based builders' merchant D.W. Nye has announced the next local cause to secure funding under its Proud to be Local campaign. The 2nd Horsham Scout Group was awarded £500 from the firm following a public vote. The campaign aims to support worthy causes, charities and groups in the Horsham
04/01/2019
Eurovia Infrastructure has progressed work on the improvements for Derby's Chaddesden Lane. The scheme will upgrade 1,100sqm of road, and include the installation of roadside boards. Following a drainage investigation and ground radar survey in January, construction work will commence on the sec
03/01/2019
Construction is underway on a new state of the art digital aviation research facility at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire. The £65 million Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC) will develop ways for aircraft to monitor, test and upgrade their own systems and structures, as we
03/01/2019
A 25,000-strong Network Rail workforce has completed £148 million upgrades on the UK rail network over the Christmas period. Some of the projects included upgrades to the overhead wiring system at Forest Gate junction, the installation of new track at Battersea Pier junction and the replacement of
03/01/2019
A third of construction industry employers are unaware of the Apprenticeship Levy training initiative, a recent survey has found. The Apprenticeship Levy is an automatic payment taken from all UK businesses with a wage bill of more than £3m per year. The funds are then available for two years to b
03/01/2019
Thames Water has been struck with a £2 million fine for "reckless" sewage pollution in Oxfordshire. The incident occurred in August 2015, when raw sewage emptied into a brook in Idbury leading to the River Evenlode, killing almost 150 bullhead fish and flooding a nearby garden. Investigations fo
03/01/2019
Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has reported a 34% annual increase in the sales of its acclaimed backhoe loader range. The report also showed a steady rise in export volumes. The company's announcement comes after insight from Systematics International revealed 24,000 units were registered in UK
03/01/2019
Civil engineering activity in the UK has risen at the fastest rate in almost two years, according to the latest CIPS/Markit construction PMI. The report also predicted a rebound in business optimism amid hopes of infrastructure boost in 2019. Other findings include a low expansion rate for busin
03/01/2019
Four projects have secured an overall funding boost of £500,000 after being named as the East Midlands Manufacturing Zones. Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP announced the locations today, 03 January. The projects, which are involved in the space industry, food sector and develop
03/01/2019
Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe (CEE) is to showcase its latest all-terrain tracked carrier and mini excavator at this year's Executive Hire Show. The company is demonstrating its range on Stand K26 from 06-07 February in Coventry's Ricoh Arena. The C08 Hi Tip tracked carrier features innov
03/01/2019
Challenge Europe has announced a new range of A4 stainless steel fasteners. The company has released its new range after noticing an increasing need for the A4 grade to meet the demands of non-marine industries. A4 stainless (ASTM 316) is significantly more resistant to corrosion than the more po
03/01/2019
Taking on a construction project can be daunting, whether it be a small gardening project or large kitchen renovation. Despite this, a growing number of homeowners are choosing to undertake their own home improvements, largely due to the increased availability of 'how to' guides online and reduced c
02/01/2019
A new refurbished stand has been revealed at Leeds Rhinos' Emerald Headingley Stadium. The Tetley's South Stand includes 2,200 seats and a standing capacity of 5,500, replacing the old 1930's terrace. The work forms part of Caddick Construction's £45 million project to transform the rugby venue.
02/01/2019
Clegg Construction has topped out the £35 million Steel City student accommodation development in Sheffield. The project involves the construction of 350 housing units across a number of sites at Hollis Croft (West Bar), adjacent to the University of Sheffield's Engineering Faculty. When complete
02/01/2019
R&M Williams has commenced work on new social housing builds in Narbeth, Wales. The Maes Yr Orsaf development will involve 19 four-bedroom private and affordable properties. Darryn Parry, managing director of R&M Williams, said: "We're delighted to be providing new-build housing for residents in
02/01/2019
GRAHAM has landed a contract to deliver work on the continuing refurbishment of The Gramophone Works building in Kensal Rise, London. The 20th century buildings are being redeveloped as a new commercial campus. Phase one of the works has already been delivered, which features 20,000 sq ft of off
02/01/2019
Wates Construction has left its former office at Leeds Valley Park to move into a new premises at Paradigm in Thorpe Park. The strategic move forms part of the company's efforts to grow its project portfolio in Yorkshire and the North East in 2019. A total of 45 Wates employees will occupy the 10
02/01/2019
Government funding of £7 million has been awarded to develop new micro robots to deliver repairs on the UK pipeline. The technology is expected to cut down travel delays and disruption caused by road excavations. Scientists from four British universities will use the government investment to dev
02/01/2019
A 14-year-old Christ's Hospital student has secured major funding towards an ambitious Lego project. Year 10 pupil Levi is aiming to build a large model of the 19th century building school building, with an estimated 60,000 Lego bricks needed to recreate the landmark. Builders' merchant D.W. Nye
02/01/2019
A new innovative scheme has been introduced to tackle homelessness in London. It will focus on Londoners who are at risk of becoming homeless. London boroughs will provide safe accommodation for families on the edge of homelessness, and work together to boost accommodation across the capital. The
02/01/2019
Rudridge has expanded its sales teams in Farnham and Brentford with two new appointments. Tom Porter has been promoted to the role of Sales Co-ordinator at the company's Farnham branch after working as a Yard Foreman. Commenting on his new role, Tom said: "I am delighted to be joining the sales t
02/01/2019
EnvironVent's new ATMOS® PIV (Positive Input Ventilation) systems are to be deployed in a number of homes in Holyhead. The Isle of Anglesey County Council has purchased 60 EnviroVent units for the Treseifion estate, including 35 ATMOS® loft mounted units and 25 wall mounted ventilation units, as p
