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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for October 2019
31/10/2019
Plans for a new warehouse and logistics facility at Manchester Airport are beginning to take shape. McLaren has been selected to deliver the project, which will see 'dnata City North' built at the World Freight Terminal. This will include construction of a 145,000 sq ft facility with an integrated
31/10/2019
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has appointed a contractor to take forward the first phase of refurbishment at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesborough. Interserve will deliver the £13.9 million phase under the first contract awarded through the Trust's new £110m construction frame
31/10/2019
A build-to-rent project in the heart of Leicester has been named Large Residential Project of the Year at a recent awards ceremony. The scheme, delivered by owner Long Harbour in partnership with local developers Sowden, Winvic Construction Ltd and Franklin Ellis Architects, claimed the prize at t
31/10/2019
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has continued to expand its memberships with two new additions. The organisation represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and related pumping equipment across the domestic and international arena. Stafford-based
31/10/2019
Property group Legal & General has helped support a number of major capital projects with £125 million funding. The company provided the funds as long-term financing to the City of London Corporation, the governing body of the Square Mile London. The investment was issued via a Green and Sustaina
31/10/2019
Milbank Group Chairman and avid climbing enthusiast Sean Milbank, along with fellow Suffolk-based Navigator Games CEO Will Moore, successfully summited the Matterhorn, from the Swiss side one of the highest mountains in the Alps, in the name of three children's charities. Working in conjunction wit
31/10/2019
Supplier Milestone Reclaim & Landscaping Ltd has recently been approved as an active member of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). BALI is the UK's leading trade association for the UK's landscape professionals. Established nearly 50 years ago, the institution has since vetted
31/10/2019
Leading utility consultancy Energy Exchange has introduced its Electric Vehicle Charging Point services. We have partnerships in place with leading manufacturers and suppliers of these units and have negotiated a unique deal for our clients in which we are able to supply dual units for less than £
30/10/2019
Croydon in south London is set to become the location of the world's tallest modular building. Led by developer Tide Construction, the project will see two towers measuring 44-storeys and 38-storeys created on behalf of Henderson Park and Greystar. Tide craned the last of 1,526 modules into plac
30/10/2019
Contractor BAM has been named to progress the development of Amersham's latest community and leisure space. The new Chiltern Lifestyle Centre will replace the current ageing facility, Chiltern Pools. Work on the site is set to begin next month with the centre scheduled to open by the end of 2021
30/10/2019
A key green space in Westminster is set to be significantly improved as part of a new construction project. Westminster City Council is funding the scheme to redevelop the rundown Christchurch Gardens into a welcoming space with additional seating, features and elements that recognise the site's h
30/10/2019
UK developer Story Homes has secured two prestigious awards for its first ever development in Scotland, Summerpark. The project was named 'Low Rise Residential Development of the Year (North)' at the Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards, while Senior Site Manager, Jim Robison also picked up the nat
30/10/2019
McLaren has been appointed to revitalise a pocket home scheme in Barking. The firm will complete the Harbard Close development for Pocket Living, delivering 78 new homes. It represents the company's first project on the Pocket Living framework in London. This comes after work on the site was susp
30/10/2019
Leading UK housebuilder Redrow has secured a prestigious accolade for its commitment to high-quality customer service. The business was presented with the Social Customer Service Team of the Year award at the 2019 UKCCF Awards last week. The annual awards, held by the UK Contact Centre Forum (UK
30/10/2019
The Property Care Association has strengthened its Board with two new members. Ben Hickman and Bob Massey have joined the ten-strong leadership team of the national trade body. Ben is the technical director of CSSW London Waterproofing Specialists, while Bob is the head of Bob Massey Associates,
30/10/2019
Kier has secured a spot on the £125 million Norfolk County Council Major Construction Work Framework. This sees the contractor reappointed to the framework following its success on previous iteration, which saw it recently deliver White House Farm Primary School, a two-storey, 2,500m2 school with 1
30/10/2019
Specialist façade supplier Vivalda Group has marked its position in the construction industry as one of the most gender diverse in the sector. The industry's national average of women in the workplace sits at just 14%. Vivalda currently boasts an operational management team of mostly women, with
30/10/2019
Any type of house can be the perfect vessel for mould to develop, regardless of how old or new the house is. There are all sorts of different types of mould, but there are some that are more common than others, that can be found in the home. Ideally, the first step would be to prevent mould from o
29/10/2019
Braintree District Council has appointed national contractor Kier to take forward its £30m Manor Street regeneration scheme. The city centre scheme will see Kier deliver 35 new homes, a 'Livewell' hub – which will provide up to 20,000 residents with access to a range of health services, pharmacy,
29/10/2019
Construction firm Seddon has secured a contract to deliver a £14 million housing scheme in Oldbury. The project will involve building new council homes and transforming the outdated Alfred Gunn House block in Langley. Approximately £12m will be invested in restoring the block of flats, as well as
29/10/2019
A landmark Environment Bill has progressed to the Committee stage following its recent second reading by MPs. The legislation will look to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time, ensuring the UK maintains and improves its environmental protections as it leaves the EU. The Bill wi
29/10/2019
The UK developer behind the ongoing transformation of Wembley Park has introduced a new subsidiary. Quintain has expanded into the Irish market with a new business, which will be responsible for the residential development of over 460 acres of prime assets in Ireland at Adamstown, Clonburris, Port
29/10/2019
Leading energy and regeneration specialist ENGIE has welcomed the next generation of construction workers to its ongoing development on Wharrier Street in Walker. The firm hosted eight Year Five pupils from Central Walker CofE Primary School, offering lessons on how build birdboxes and become maste
29/10/2019
Aggregate Industries has been recognised for its work on biodiversity with six prestigious industry accolades. The firm secured the prizes at the recent Mineral Products Association (MPA) 2019 Restoration and Biodiversity Awards. These include the prestigious Cooper-Heyman Cup for outstanding res
29/10/2019
Public consultation has been launched to shape the recent changes to Horse Hill Development's proposed oilfield work. The company has applied for a variation in its existing permit to develop its operations by drilling a further four boreholes and a reinjection borehole. Consultation on the new ap
29/10/2019
Mace Macro has secured a facilities management contract with a major UK high-street retailer. The firm will deliver FM services to clothing brand Superdry, overseeing its facilities management supply chain under a managing agent contract. The global contract, which covers 15 countries across Euro
29/10/2019
These days there is a lot of confusing information on the web about recycling and reusing materials. It can be hard to know where to begin when there is so much information out there saying contradictory things. However, there is one undeniable fact in this debate, and that is that recycling is impo
29/10/2019
AceOn & BMZ are set to host an event detailing the road map for Li-Ion technology in ESS devices. The 'Making consumers confident about batteries – Good Practice in Home Installation' event will take place on 21 November in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity to support the development and
28/10/2019
Developers have reached a landmark milestone on the development of London's new super sewer. Joint venture partners Balfour Beatty, BAM Nuttall and Morgan Sindall are delivering the project, which will see a 1.1km tunnel built to take sewage overflows from King George's Park into the main 25km sup
28/10/2019
A host of new apartments are set to be built on the site of the former regional headquarters of HM Revenue and Customs in Southend. Developer Weston Homes has secured the Portcullis House site at 27 Victoria Avenue to bring forward the £60 million residential development. To be known as Victoria
28/10/2019
Plans have been put forward to redevelop a temporary surface car park into a new flagship hotel in Leeds cultural quarter. Hammerson is proposing to build a new 205-bed hotel adjacent to its iconic retail and leisure destination, Victoria Gate. The Victoria Gate Hotel is part of Hammerson's City
28/10/2019
Three new warehouse units have been delivered at Leeds' historic Wortley Low Mills estate. Developer J Pullan & Sons selected Triton Construction to complete the 13,600 sq ft, 31,600 sq ft and 20,000 sq ft units on the Whitehall Road site. After a 12-week site preparation programme, Triton insta
28/10/2019
Costain has demonstrated its expertise in future transport infrastructure with a host of new contracts. In the last quarter, the firm has been awarded a variety of highways contracts worth over £150 million. The contract wins include a major project for Lancashire County Council, which will see
28/10/2019
A new round of funding has been launched to improve educational facilities at academies and sixth form colleges across England. The Condition Improvement Fund looks to improve school buildings and expand academies and sixth-form colleges rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. This year's applicatio
28/10/2019
Leading mechanical and electrical engineering firm Building Services Design (BSD) has changed hands for an undisclosed fee. Hertfordshire-based SVM Brookbanks Ltd acquired the company after several weeks of talks. This deal is part of the independent building services design consultancy's ambitiou
28/10/2019
EDF Energy has landed a deal to supply Toto Energy's 134,000 domestic customers. This appointment was made after Ofgem ran a competitive process to get the best deal possible for customers. EDF Energy is offering customers a competitive tariff, and many of Toto's customers will see a reduction in
28/10/2019
Electricity operator Western Power Distribution has awarded another contract to established partner Freedom. NG Bailey Group's power engineering and infrastructure services company Freedom has been providing land services to Western Power Distribution for more than 10 years and has managed more th
28/10/2019
It's that time of year when we're all looking for the perfect gift for our friends and loved ones. There's nothing worse than taking the time to venture through the crowds or endlessly scroll online to find that special something, only to receive the item damaged before gifting or worse, to gift and
25/10/2019
Two leading firms in London have joined forces to drive forward an £8 billion development at Thamesmead Waterfront. Property group Peabody and construction firm Lendlease have formed a 50:50 joint venture partnership to work on the scheme. The companies will deliver a minimum of 11,500 homes and
25/10/2019
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of construction on a new £207 million road project in Preston. The Preston Western Distributor scheme will see a new route built on the west side of the city from the M55 motorway to a new junction with Blackpool Road at Lea. It will
25/10/2019
A call has been issued for two new primary school buildings in the Welsh town of Cowbridge to help meet increasing demand for educational places. The Vale of Glamorgan Council has proposed a multi-phased project. The first phase would involve a £7 million scheme to double the capacity of English
25/10/2019
West Sussex County Council has submitted its preferred route option for the A27 Arundel Bypass scheme. The local authority is calling for the scheme to go on the offline Magenta route, which would consist of around 7.2km of new new dual carriageway located to the south of the existing A27, from Cr
25/10/2019
Award-winning engineering design consultancy Hydrock has strengthened its presence in the UK with a major acquisition. The firm has acquired Yorkshire-based MRB Consulting Engineers, a 20-strong team which focuses on delivering building services design and environmental engineering consultancy serv
25/10/2019
The Confederation of British Industry has thrown its support behind the government's £1 billion deal to tackle rural 'not-spots'. This deal sees the government partner with mobile phone companies EE, O2, Three and Vodafone to address poor network coverage. Welcoming the investment, Felicity Burch
25/10/2019
UK construction giant Balfour Beatty has secured a major road contract in the USA. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded the firm a $203 million design-build contract to improve traffic on a 5.1-mile stretch of U.S. 70 in James City in Craven County. This project wil
25/10/2019
Northern Ireland-based firm has been recognised with a prestigious accolade at the recent Building Innovation Awards. The contractor was presented with the 'Best Digital Transformation' award at a ceremony in Manchester on Wednesday 23 October. The awards recognise and celebrate the pioneering i
25/10/2019
The government's recent plans to create a 'Future Homes Standard' have been welcomed by leading certification and compliance authority, Bureau Veritas. While encouraged by the step towards a green planning revolution, the company has also warned the process must be managed carefully to avoid deter
25/10/2019
Wunda Group has released its latest over-floor heating system - Wundatherm. The underfloor heating experts have introduced the solution as part of the UK's road to reach zero carbon emissions, with the system running efficiently with new low energy heat sources. Wundatherm consists of pre-formed
24/10/2019
A landmark build-to-rent scheme which will see 515 homes delivered in Leeds city centre has celebrated a major project milestone. Moda Living has awarded sister firm Caddick Construction the contract to build the homes, consisting of two C-shaped 16-storey blocks. This deal also includes the deliv
24/10/2019
A host of new images have been released unveiling a look at the proposed redevelopment of Kings Square in Gloucester. Plans for the multi-million pound regeneration have been submitted, which include proposals for new homes, office space, restaurants and shared workspace in the heart of the city.
24/10/2019
Six local authorities across England are set to expedite housing construction courtesy of a new funding package. Homes England has agreed funding deals worth £38.2 million with North Somerset Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, Bristol City Council, Hastings Borough Council, Hull
24/10/2019
Daventry District Council has appointed contractor Willmott Dixon to build a new cinema complex in the area. The firm will deliver the £12.5 million project, comprising of a four screen cinema complex that has restaurants, a public square and splash fountains. The former library buildings off Nort
24/10/2019
UK construction firm McLaren has been named an official Green World Ambassador at a recent awards ceremony. The company secured a Global Gold Award at the Green World Environment Awards, along with the title. This comes after McLaren landed an International Bronze Green Apple Award 2018 with the
24/10/2019
Aggregate Industries has landed an esteemed prize for the recently updated Bardon Hill Quarry in Leicestershire. The firm won the IQ Excellence Award for Most Effective Process Improvement in the North of England. This was presented for the improvements made to the site's CDE wash plant, which m
24/10/2019
A Construction Skills Centre has been officially opened in Harlow. The centre was officially opened on Friday 18 October, by the new Programme Director for PHE, Martin John; Karen Spencer, CEO and Principle of Harlow College; and Brian Keane, Chief Executive of Harlow Council. The facility will l
24/10/2019
Wates Group's recently launched Facilities Management business has landed its first ever public sector appointment. West Midlands Police has appointed Wates FM to deliver a one-stop maintenance service, which will involve planned preventative maintenance and responsive repairs across mechanical, e
24/10/2019
A transformational communication programme delivered by Interserve's Business & Industry (B&I) business unit has secured a prestigious award. The business landed an IWFM Award in the Innovation in People Development and Empowerment category for its work on the project with energy company E.ON. T
24/10/2019
Crest Nicholson Director Louise Hardy has been named as one of the top 100 Most Influential Women in the Engineering Sector. The Independent Non-Executive Board Director features on the Inclusive Boards and Financial Times list alongside senior leaders from top engineering firms such as Amey, Arup,
23/10/2019
The development of Sunderland's new City Hall has taken a major leap forward with the appointment of a contractor. Bowmer + Kirkland has agreed a £42 million deal to deliver the Faulkner Brown-designed building on the former Vaux site. The new building will span 190,000 sq ft - more than twice the
23/10/2019
Highways England has appointed Amey and Sir Robert McAlpine to lead the transformation of a key motorway junction in Cheshire. The joint venture has signed on to deliver a £43 million overhaul, which will see Junction 19 of the M6 near Knutsford upgraded with a new bridge through the existing roun
23/10/2019
Caddick Civil Engineering has strengthened its Board with a major company promotion. Jamie Stephenson has been named as Contracts Director on the Board, having spent 17 years with the business. He is responsible for supervising the team of Site Managers within the Civil Engineering Operation and
23/10/2019
The first detailed roadmap to show how local communities can play their part in reaching the UK's NetZero targets has been published by ScottishPower and SP Energy Networks. Launching Zero Carbon Communities, ScottishPower stated: "In a few short years, our roads will look very different as electri
23/10/2019
nmcn has launched a new manifesto calling on the construction industry to embrace a digital transformation. The national contractor released 'Manifesto for Change', which looks to influence those yet to take on new technologies in construction. The firm's whitepaper suggests that by combining of
23/10/2019
Interserve has cemented its successful working relationship with Yorkshire Water by securing a place on two new frameworks. The firm's water business has been named on the utility's Complex MEICA Framework and Minor MEICA Framework, worth a combined value of over £1 billion. Yorkshire Water mana
23/10/2019
Leading construction firm GRAHAM has reached a major safety milestone. All of the company's operational divisions recorded multi-million hours worked without a Reportable Incident. This included two and a half million hours Reportable free in its building division; three million hours Reportable f
23/10/2019
The South Essex Construction Training Academy (SECTA) has been recognised at the Housing Excellence Awards 2019. The awards recognise high quality housing developments, organisations and people in the region, and are promoted by the Essex Developers Group and South Essex Housing Group. SECTA was
23/10/2019
St Mary's Church based in Kettering is a Victorian church built in 1893 and required some much-needed care and attention. As part of the roof refurbishment, the original cast iron rainwater system had to be replaced, although it had lasted for more than 120 years. When considering a rainwater syste
23/10/2019
Rockwool has some significant advantages over other insulation materials which are discussed briefly below. • Rockwool stone wool fibres can withstand more than 1000°C without melting – this means it can slow the spread of fire in a property where it to catch fire. • Rockwool has fantastic thermal
22/10/2019
Former Chief Operating Officer at HS2, Richard Robinson has been named as Atkins' new leader for UK and Europe. Serving as the CEO of the firm's UK and Europe region, Richard will be responsible for leading a 10,000 strong team and operations across multiple transportation, infrastructure, buildin
22/10/2019
Wolverhampton's first construction training hub has been opened on the site of the former Wednesfield High School. Based at Willmott Dixon's 'The Marches' housing project, the hub will help local unemployed residents to find employment. So far, seven of the first 20 trainees to have completed a fo
22/10/2019
A new programme has been launched which aims to train up to 2,000 construction industry leaders in bringing the latest technology to the sector. Funded by the CITB, 'Giving leaders the skills to drive digital transformation' will target leaders to apply digital technology to improve productivity a
22/10/2019
Skanska's work on the refurbishment and expansion of Wymondham Water Recycling Centre in Norfolk has achieved a landmark environmental certification. The project, which was delivered as part of Anglian Water's @one Alliance, was carried out to ensure the site could meet increased demand from new an
22/10/2019
A former McLaren Director has joined construction firm Stepnell to oversee its Rugby operation. Adrian Barnes will serve as regional director in Rugby, with a large focus set to be put into the M1 corridor. He brings significant experience to Stepnell, with a recent four-year stint at McLaren and
22/10/2019
Rhodar has boosted its remediation division with a key company appointment. George Roberts has been named as the division's new geo-environmental engineer after two years experience carrying out site investigations and subsequent contamination and geo-technical reporting. He initially impressed as
22/10/2019
A £30 million scheme to improve flood defences in Burton is on schedule for completion in early 2021. The Environment Agency project will improve 3.7km of the 9km existing defences, and follows on from work carried out in 2007 when other parts of the defences were improved. A spokesperson for the
22/10/2019
Amey's Helen Townend has landed a spot on the list of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Engineering in the UK. The Technical Director for Diversity and Inclusion was named among a prestigious list of women chosen by Inclusive Boards, in partnership with the Financial Times. With over 25 year
22/10/2019
Innovative technical performance and sustainable solutions in the European PVC pipes sector were showcased at the first PVC4Pipes conference, taking the theme 'PVC Pipes in Europe: Delivering sustainable performance for more than 80 years'. Key themes covered by international experts highlighted ho
22/10/2019
Northumberland firm Genesis Safety Training is set to host a course on Working at Height later this week. The Ashington-based company provides professional health and safety training, testing and consultancy. • CITB • First Aid • In-House • IOSH Genesis Safety Training's upcoming Working at H
21/10/2019
The Housing Minister, Esther McVey, has called for a "digital revolution" in the UK's property sector. Making the call, Minister McVey announced plans to release data held by local bodies to enable the UK PropTech sector to thrive and for them to "bring about a digital revolution in the property se
21/10/2019
EH Smith Builders Merchants is one of the largest independent builders merchants and timber merchants in the UK, stocking a comprehensive range of building supplies and trade products. Traditionally a specialist in heavyside building materials, EH Smith has explored more diverse markets and have exp
21/10/2019
Latimer, part of the UK's largest affordable housing provider, Clarion Housing Group, has broken ground on a new housing development in Cheshire, which will see 165 new homes delivered for private sale, shared ownership and affordable rent. The development, in Broadmeadow Park, Sandbach, is one of
21/10/2019
Menzies Distribution has appointed adi Group to redevelop their flagship distribution centre in Coventry. The new state-of-the-art 165,000 sq ft media and distribution hub has been designed to be an integral part of Menzies' UK & Ireland operation. Serving the firm's network of 65 regional hubs, a
21/10/2019
Construction firm Interserve has been selected as the preferred bidder for a £36m redevelopment programme by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The programme of works will involve a major upgrade of the Emergency Department at Walsall Manor Hospital, and has been secured through the Department of Health
21/10/2019
Construction and fit out firm ISG has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Zoe Price has over eight years experience at ISG, most recently as group director for public sector frameworks. In the role, Zoe was instrumental in more than tripling revenue from ISG's public sector framework bus
21/10/2019
A total of nine contractors have been chosen to work on Manchester City Council's Small Works Construction Framework which is now live. The companies will deliver construction projects of a value between £2,000 - £500,000 for the council, AGMA authorities and associate members. The contractors se
21/10/2019
Fusion21 has launched its national Energy Efficiency Framework, worth up to £250million over four years. Specifically designed to meet the needs of the public sector, the framework offers external and internal wall insulation, the design, maintenance and installation of domestic and non-domestic so
18/10/2019
A 'game-changing' tidal energy project has been approved by Interreg France (Channel) England Programme. The Tidal Stream Industry Energiser Project, known as TIGER, is an ambitious €46.8m (£40.5m) project, of which €28m (£24.3m) (69%) comes from the European Regional Development Fund via the Inter
18/10/2019
Ipsum Group have announced a new investment of £6m to fund "significant growth" The infrastructure, construction and maintenance specialist, is set to develop the team, invest in a specialist fleet, boost its marketing drive and recruit senior personnel across the business to help deliver strategic
18/10/2019
UK-based plant, tool and equipment rental company, the GAP Group, has reported record annual profits and turnover in the year the Group celebrates a half-century in business. GAP achieved a pre-tax profit of £18.7m in the year to 31 March 2019, an increase from £16.7m in the preceding 12 months, as
18/10/2019
Manchester City Council has approved planning permission for a £79million regeneration project. CEG submitted the planning application which is set to transform the gateway site between the High Street and Northern Quarter, and replace a predominantly vacant 1970s building, with a distinctly Mancun
18/10/2019
A new highways maintenance contract extension for a key section of the A1(M) between Darrington and Dishforth has been awarded to Tarmac's Construction business. First appointed to the scheme in 2011, the new nine-year agreement, which extends the existing contract until 2028, will see the company'
18/10/2019
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has once again been recognised by the Judging Panel for this year's Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) Awards. The annual awards programme is staged by AEMT, the international trade body for all those companies who supply, install,
18/10/2019
Westridge Construction has been chosen to continue redevelopment work on Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre. Brighton & Hove council selected the contractor after the previous company, R Durtnell & Sons, ceased trading in July 2019. Further to pre-contract discussions, the company will
18/10/2019
There are many manufacturers of spirit levels, but despite the different makers, spirit levels use and features are roughly the same. A Spirit Level is a tool used to indicate how parallel (level) or perpendicular (plumb) a surface is relative to the earth. A spirit level gets its name from the mine
17/10/2019
Laing O'Rouke are the highest ranked main contractor in a special Women in Business report from the Financial Times. The company's Dr Sarah Williamson and Yewande Akinola are featured in the list of top 100 Most Influential Women Leaders in Engineering UK and Europe. Dr Williamson, who is Laing O
17/10/2019
GRAHAM Construction has celebrated the completion of a housing development on Liverpool's iconic waterfront with a "topping out" ceremony. Representatives from Invesco Real Estate, Panacea Property Development, GRAHAM and the design team attended the event on Wednesday 16th October, to mark the key
17/10/2019
HB Reavis has been given the go-ahead for the redevelopment of its Elizabeth House site in Waterloo. Designed by architects AHMM, the plans will create around 1.2 million sq ft of workspace supporting up to 11,000 jobs, creation of brand new retail and a transformed public realm next to Waterloo St
17/10/2019
Interserve has been chosen by Oldham Council to develop a £13million centre for culture, arts, history and entertainment. The OMA centre will integrate the town's existing Victorian Grade 2-listed former library and its current arts centre, and will substantially enhance the town's cultural offerin
17/10/2019
JSJ Construction in Northamptonshire has acquired a new Volvo A25G articulated hauler. Established four years ago, by Managing Director Steve Smith and brothers Joseph and John McGowan, JSJ Construction brings together thirty years of experience in the groundwork and construction sector. Mr Smith
17/10/2019
Wales' largest community-owned wind energy project, Awel Aman Tawe, has been awarded £45,000 funding through the Welsh Government's Energy Service to help the group's new social enterprise, Egni Solar Coop, install solar panels on up to 250 buildings across Wales. These include businesses, commun
17/10/2019
A common myth is that lighting towers are just 9-metre-tall pieces of equipment, only used to light up outdoor areas. But there are smaller, sustainable versions in the market, and which can be used for a wide range of applications, rather than opting for the larger, heavier units. They are much ea
17/10/2019
Agg Pro have announced the launch of their new and improved website. Working closely with their web designers over the past few months, Agg Pro have developed a site which offers a more user-friendly experience for users with easier navigation through their vast catalogue of machinery. The new site
16/10/2019
Southern Water has chosen Costain and its joint venture partner MWH Treatment to extend the AMP6 contract. The contract is part of the company's AMP7 investment programme. The joint venture will bring together its consultancy, design, digital, construction and commissioning expertise to develop an
16/10/2019
Skanska has completed building work to extend Bristol Cathedral Choir School. The extension has created over 200 new places for pupils at the school. Work on the planning and pre-construction phase of the project began in 2017. The first phase, completed in two months, converted an existing listed
16/10/2019
Cadent, the UK's biggest gas distribution network, has announced a partnership with A-Plant. As part of the deal, A-Plant who has invested £1.5million in new machinery, will provide equipment and plant hire services to operational teams at Cadent. A-Plant will provide plant and equipment hire incl
16/10/2019
Provisions for legally binding targets in the Environment Bill have been welcomed by the UK Green Building council (UKGBC). The provisions cover waste reduction, biodiversity recovery and air and water quality. A wide range of UKGBC businesses called for the targets in a letter sent to the Chancell
16/10/2019
Housing provider One Manchester is working with Manchester City Council to build new social homes in the city. A report will be heard by the Council's executive today, 16 October, to agree the disposal of land in east Manchester to One Manchester to be used for new social homes. The land at Blackr
16/10/2019
Landlord Grainger has launched a new residential development 10 minutes from Sheffield city centre and the first development in the city built and designed specifically for renters. Brook Place includes 237 modern new homes, with a mix of spacious studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments now avail
15/10/2019
Balfour Beatty have won the 'Passenger Health and Safety Award' and the 'Samantha Christie Award for Exemplary Individual' at the prestigious Team Heathrow Health and Safety Awards ceremony. Balfour Beatty was recognised for its innovative approach to reducing passenger interface while upgrading de
15/10/2019
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) have launched a new consultation on proposals for energy performance targets for the offices sector. The consultation includes a proposal paper detailing suggested energy performance targets for commercial offices, alongside a survey where respondents can provi
15/10/2019
The government has outlined its plans to go "further and faster to tackle climate change" in response to recommendations made by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC). Publishing their official response to the CCC's recommendation, the government has vowed to strengthen governance to galvanise the
15/10/2019
Plans for the biggest regeneration scheme in Havering have been agreed. The first plans were agreed at a Strategic Planning Committee meeting and will now be considered by the Mayor of London before the final decision is issued. Joint venture partners Havering Council and Wates Residential submitt
15/10/2019
Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston has unveiled plans for a £250million scheme in the town. Mayor Preston and Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen recently met 200 business leaders in Middlesbrough to present the vision for the town. The plans include building the highest office and residential towers for
15/10/2019
Systra UK has appointed former Managing Director for Infrastructure at Galliford Try as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Nick Salt has spent over 20 years in the design and delivery of infrastructure in rail and the wider transportation industry. Speaking about his appointment, he said: "
15/10/2019
Wates Group has appointed Sue Harris as a Non-Executive Director. Sue is a qualified accountant and chairs the Audit and Assurance council of the Financial Reporting Council. She will Chair Wates Group's Audit Committee. Sue read Chemistry at Manchester University before joining Ford. After a spel
14/10/2019
A new dual carriageway on the A14 is set to open this December, a full year ahead of schedule. The 12-mile bypass which is part of a wider 21-mile, £1.5 billion scheme in Cambridgeshire and the largest upgrade of its kind in the UK, will save drivers up to 20 minutes per journey, benefiting people
14/10/2019
Local construction firm nmcn has been appointed to deliver the first phase of Trent Bridge Quays in Nottingham. The development from Elevate Property Group will see 95 townhouses and apartments built on the banks of the River Trent. Phase 1 of Trent Bridge Quays consists of a range of three stor
14/10/2019
Plans for a new supermarket and hotel at Perry Court in Faversham, Kent, have been approved. Swale Borough Council voted in favour of the plans, which will see an Aldi and Premier Inn open on the site. Henry Davidson Developments (HDD) is leading the scheme with support from Pegasus Group. Sco
14/10/2019
A major project to restore the Globe Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees has celebrated a milestone. Willmott Dixon has agreed a deal to deliver the project, which will see the building refurbished into a modern, 3,000 plus capacity live music and comedy venue. Since its opening in 1935, the famous buil
14/10/2019
The government is set to bring forward new rigorous laws forcing compliance with building safety standards. The Queen confirmed the plans in her speech today, 14 October. This announcement has been welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), with the organisation also issuing a call for
14/10/2019
Interserve has been shortlisted for two accolades at the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management Awards. The ceremony, which takes place in London tonight, 14 October, will see the firm recognised for its work with the BBC and E.ON. The IWFM Awards showcase best-in-class workplace and F
14/10/2019
Pick Everard has released the sixth episode of its new Perspective podcast series. The latest episode focused on 'Valued Partnerships' and looks at how to develop successful industry partnerships and what it means to work in true collaboration. It features Keith Prendergast, director at Pick Ever
14/10/2019
Energy firm SSE has reached a key milestone on a project in West Yorkshire. The company demolished four of the remaining cooling towers at the former coal-fired Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station which closed in March 2016. Contractor Keltbray completed the demolitions with the use of controlled expl
11/10/2019
Turley has announced two new additions to its planning team in London. The planning and development consultancy has named Christopher Schiele as associate director and Luke Sumnall as assistant planner. Both men join from GL Hearn. Christopher specialises in high-density regeneration projects.
11/10/2019
Amey has been recognised with three top accolades at the recent Highways Awards 2019. The firm's teams were on hand to pick up the prizes at the Royal Lancaster in London. Amey Consulting won the Major Project Award in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure for its work on the Belfast
11/10/2019
ISG has unveiled a new eastern base in Cambridge. The firm's first office in the city, Clifton Court will help respond to growing demand for its specialist expertise delivering highly engineered spaces, particularly in the higher education, technology, pharmaceutical and health sectors. This openi
11/10/2019
A joint venture between Costain and Skanska has been accused of union busting at its Bond Street Crossrail station site. Construction union hit out at the firms over attempts to block a union official from its site. This comes after an agreement was reached between the client Crossrail and the el
11/10/2019
Leading London short let property management services company, City Relay has appointed a new financial leader. Steven Kearney has been named as the firm's new Chief Financial Officer, joining from Next Ventures where he had a successful track record of increasing revenues, reducing costs and impro
11/10/2019
Legal & General has thrown support behind its twelfth government hub, to be located in Peterborough. The firm has agreed to forward the city centre development, which will create a new 90,000 sq ft office building. It will be let on completion to around 1,000 members of staff from the Department f
11/10/2019
The Energy Coast UTC has landed an award for its employer engagement partnership. The partnership secured the Best Industry Engagement Award at the Golden Apple Awards on Friday 04 October. Principal Cherry Tingle said: "I am absolutely delighted that all of the hard work and dedication of our am
11/10/2019
Rooflights & Skylights has made it even easier to get the best deals and find the right product for the job with its new online rooflight and skylight product selector. Whatever the project or your experience, the new online tool breaks down the product selection process into simple stages to find
10/10/2019
A deal has been struck with Morgan Sindall to build a new primary school in Eastleigh. The contractor has begun work on site to deliver Stoneham Park Primary Academy, which will provide places for 315 children. The new school, for children aged four to 11, is designed to encourage community use,
10/10/2019
A call has been issued to the construction industry to prioritise mental wellbeing in the workplace. Construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries emphasised the importance of the issue to mark World Mental Health Day today, 10 October. World Mental Health Day is an annual opportunity for
10/10/2019
A-Plant division, Plantfinder has begun trialling a revolutionary virtual reality-training simulator. The powered access equipment rental specialist launched the trial at its Kilmarnock depot with some of its partners. The simulator was developed by Serious Labs, a leading provider of virtual real
10/10/2019
VolkerRail has won an accolade at this year's Brake Fleet Safety Awards. The firm secured the Company Driver Safety (medium fleet) Award, recognising its commitment to road safety. VolkerRail was commended for their work to improve the safety of at-work drivers, through the implementation of a b
10/10/2019
Two new office hubs are set to be developed in Birmingham and Peterborough as part of a major government programme. The Government Hubs programme has seen the development of 14 hubs around the country, providing civil servants with state-of-the-art working environments designed to boost efficiency
10/10/2019
Galliford Try has been awarded £340 million worth of new water sector frameworks. The firm's Water business has been appointed by Southern Water as Delivery Partner for two of its design and build frameworks. Starting in 2020 and running for five years, they have a total value of £425m and Gallifo
10/10/2019
Architects behind the development of a new building at Wolverhampton Girl's High School have called on Sto's new rainscreen cladding system. Seymour Harris Architects deployed the StoVentec Glass solution on the project because it matched the firm's vision. "The design of the school's new sixth-
10/10/2019
Trade Access Panels has launched a new mobile app, making ordering hassle-free and quick. The new application allows customers to browse the site's vast range of products and sellers with ease. It is available on all formats with secure payment offered through Paypal. This also allows you to pay
09/10/2019
Interserve is set to deliver works on Loughborough University's new £8 million framework. The firm has been named on the latest minor works framework which covers a range of projects in value bands worth between £150,000 up to £1m. The university plans to use the framework as a trial with a view
09/10/2019
Permaroof has strengthened its ambitious expansion plans with a new major appointment. Terry O'Hare has been named the roofing specialist's new regional sales manager for the south of England. He will help cement and further develop the firm's presence in the region through strong relationships wit
09/10/2019
Prova has strengthened its investment portfolio with another major acquisition. The global leader in automotive, cleantech and environmental communications has acquired a stake in X Machines. X Machines aims to provide a community for machinery sales across the mining, oil & gas, forestry, marin
09/10/2019
Following the success of two previous courses, the CIOB Academy is set to launch a third massive open online course (MOOC). This free event will focus on Quality in Construction and will open later this month, 21 October. The three-week interactive course follows two years of work by a CIOB Comm
09/10/2019
A warning has been issued over the risk of residual current devices (RCDs) as a rising number are being adversely affected by direct currents (DC) from electronic devices and renewable energy sources. According to electrical safety expert Bureau Veritas, as more and more homes, commercial and indus
09/10/2019
Mears has been recognised for its action to improve social mobility in the workplace. The firm was ranked 36 in the Top 75 employers in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2019. The Index is the creation of the Social Mobility Foundation and ranks Britain's employers on the actions they are taking
09/10/2019
Not all workplaces can avoid creating a hot environment, where working with fire and naked flames is an essential part of the job. These environments are often referred to as 'hot works', where anything associated with heat, sparks, naked flames, etc are a big part of the workload. Hot work envi
09/10/2019
George Barnsdale is delighted to announce that recent after sales surveys show customers continue to rate the company as "World class". The average net promoter score was 92 (anything above 70 is considered world class). This measure is seen as putting the customer at the centre of everything and
08/10/2019
Liverpool's major waterfront regeneration scheme, Peel L&P's Liverpool Waters, has taken a major leap forward. Planning permission has been secured to build a new Cruise Terminal Hotel at Princes Dock as part of the project. Wates Construction will deliver the scheme for Liverpool City Centre, w
08/10/2019
ISG has created a new managing director role for Europe as it looks to meet demand across the continent. Industry professional Aydin Karaduman has been named as the company's new leader for Europe. Aydin, a former CEO of DIC Asset AG and Bilfinger Real Estate, will take direct responsibility for I
08/10/2019
The structure of a new community hub at Acton Gardens has been officially completed. Developers Countryside and L&Q were joined by representatives from Ealing Council for a 'topping out' ceremony to mark the milestone. The Acton Gardens hub, which is expected to be ready for opening in autumn 202
08/10/2019
A transformational scheme which will look to address the current lack of Grade A office space in Liverpool's commercial business district has been given the green light. This £200 million Pall Mall project will see the delivery of 400,000 sq ft of new Grade A office space, a 281 bedroom hotel, ass
08/10/2019
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has named a new Chair. Piers White MBE will assume the role at the end of November 2019, joining the Group for the next three years at a time. Mr White brings a wealth of experience to the role, having filled almost 40 senior board positions in a career s
08/10/2019
A popular forest in Cheshire is set to be upgraded with a new visitor welcome hub. Willmott Dixon has landed a £9 million contract to build the wooden-framed facility at Delamere Forest. The project will improve the visitor experience with a new café featuring upgraded facilities including more in
08/10/2019
A-Plant has opened a new state-of-the-art hub in Manchester. The company's latest development is its biggest service centre to date, providing 60,000 sq ft workshops and 18,000 sq ft welfare, office and training facilities. Located at J21 Business Park next to the M60 in Chadderton, the flagship
08/10/2019
An energy-saving programme has got underway in Wokingham, with a school in the region securing new LED lights. Wokingham Borough Council began work over the summer to make All Saints CE Primary School in Wokingham greener by replacing outdated energy-intensive lighting with energy-saving LED light
08/10/2019
Here at Trade Access Panels we are often asked to explain the difference between Rooflights and Roof Lanterns as well as the differences between each suppliers' options that we stock.
08/10/2019
Heras Mobile Fencing & Security has introduced a new Noise Control Barrier in Europe. This temporary sound barrier is the next generation of the Noise Control Barrier that was launched in 2015. The new version is characterised by increased noise reduction, a longer lifespan, and ease of use. Heras
07/10/2019
Plans for 3,000 new homes at Burgess Hill in Mid Sussex have been green lit. The Freeks Farm development will also comprise new community facilities including three neighbourhood centres, three new schools and employment opportunities. The development will ensure easy access to public transport an
07/10/2019
Story Contracting has appointed a new leader for its Construction Division. Emma Porter will serve as Managing Director after rejoining the company earlier this year. With over 11 years of experience working in the construction industry, Emma has been recognised across the region with her new ro
07/10/2019
nmcn has acquired a specialist design and manufacturing business based in Norfolk. Lintott Control Systems Limited specialises in digitally-integrated, factory-built equipment and process software. This acquisition forms part of nmcn's core objective of delivering customer value through integrate
07/10/2019
A seven-storey office building in Hammersmith has changed hands in a £50 million deal. Kier Property and Investec sold the Kings House development to Catalyst Capital. This comes after the former owners purchased the site in 2013, before demolishing the old premises and building the new 58,100 sq
07/10/2019
Interserve is set to continue its successful partnership with the Department of Education (DfE) with a new contract in Devon. The firm has been appointed to design and build Glendinning House, a special education needs school for children in Newton Abbot. This project will see a two storey school
07/10/2019
Aggregate Industries' host of coloured asphalts have been deployed on the recently opened Devonshire Retail Park. Located in the Torbay area, the complex includes prominent retail outlets and five modern retail warehouses. It also forms the hub of a new residential development, with more than 1,50
07/10/2019
Plans for a new two-storey furniture outlet in Buckinghamshire have taken a major leap forward. Caddick has struck a deal with Stokers Furniture to deliver the facility on the outskirts of Aylesbury. The new showroom is part of Stokers' ambitious expansion plans into the South East. Work has alr
07/10/2019
Drones are generally small machines and in skilled hands have great manoeuvrability that can be used to reach otherwise inaccessible locations. They are saving the construction industry millions by: tracking projects to ensure progress stays on schedule; reaching inaccessible or dangerous location
07/10/2019
George Barnsdale has announced two new appointments as it looks to bolster its operations management. John Rigby will take on the newly created role of Operations Director and Neil Metcalfe joins as Project Manager. John comes with a wealth of experience from his decades of working in the construc
07/10/2019
Tapco Roofing has launched a dry-fix ridge to hip junction cap. Suitable for TapcoSlate Classic and TapcoSlate Classic Ridge & Hip Caps, the solution is especially valuable for the 3-way junction on an Edwardian conservatory roof. It is currently available in all six, stocked, Traditional TapcoSl
04/10/2019
AFC Bournemouth have put all major construction packages out to tender for its new multi-million pound training complex. This comes after the revised plans for the development were approved by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, subject to Secretary of State referral. The £20 million pro
04/10/2019
A major project which will see the A13 between Orsett and Stanford-le-Hope widened from two to three lanes and four bridges replaced has reached a key milestone. The first bridge has been demolished under the scheme, along with street lighting column removal and BT communication cable installation
04/10/2019
Real estate developer Sigma has announced two new additions to its Manchester office. Jason Berry has joined the company as Sites and Operations Director with seven years' experience from previous roles at Morris Homes Northern Limited and Taylor Wimpey North West. At Sigma, Jason is responsible f
04/10/2019
Two projects developed by Sir Robert McAlpine have enjoyed success at the recent Structural Steel Design Awards. The Structural Steel Design Awards celebrate the UK's excellence in the field of steel construction, particularly demonstrating its potential in terms of efficiency, cost effectiveness,
04/10/2019
Interserve has named the successor to Sally Cabrini as Group HR Director. Experienced senior executive John Lambert will take on the role when Sally leaves the company at the end of December 2019. John boasts experience in Interserve's HR Department since 2011 and a strong understanding of how th
04/10/2019
National contractor Galliford Try is set to partner with engineering consultancy Sweco on two major road schemes. Both companies will work to deliver upgrades worth £435 million along the A47 corridor improvement programme between Norwich and Peterborough and the Sparkford to Ilchester dualling sc
04/10/2019
A £490 million contract has been awarded to Balfour Beatty for a project in Hong Kong. The company's 50:50 joint venture, Gammon Construction will deliver an Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) on behalf of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation. Work on the 108,000m² AMC facilit
04/10/2019
Enable Leisure and Culture (ELC) is a registered charity, contracted by Wandsworth Council to manage and develop the council's parks, commons and playgrounds. Working in conjunction with sub-contractors such as idverde, ELC takes responsibility for monitoring the grounds maintenance across a total o
03/10/2019
Two construction projects are beginning to take shape at Liverpool John Moores University's new development in the city centre. A major milestone was celebrated on the new five-storey Student Life Building with a topping out ceremony. Representatives from contractor Morgan Sindall and the Students
03/10/2019
Caddick Construction has commenced work on a new building at Cross Green Industrial Estate in Leeds. The firm landed the Towngate contract following the successful delivery of two industrial buildings on the site. Delivered as part of the Towngate Link project, the two previous sites were snappe
03/10/2019
Steelwork has commenced on the £12 million stadium for Lincolnshire National League North team, Boston United. The Boston United Community Stadium is being built to Football League standards with increased capacity from 4,000 to 5,000. It will also provide a new range of community, sports, educati
03/10/2019
A key construction milestone has been marked at the new Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire. Contractor Interserve was joined by representatives from the Department for Education (DFE), pupils, staff and school principal Laura Sanchez to carry out a special topping out ceremony. Mrs Sanchez
03/10/2019
The development of Plymouth's new marine Enterprise Zone has reached a major project milestone. Work started on the second phase of Oceansgate this week, which will see the development of a £7.9 million, three storey office building and 15 light industrial units. This is a key part of Plymouth's
03/10/2019
The University of Manchester has opened the first collection of homes at its new accommodation development. Built on vacant land next to the Armitage Sports Centre, the Fallowfield student accommodation, named Unsworth Park, will be home to 1,122 ensuite bedrooms in eight blocks of self-catering s
03/10/2019
A collection of three office buildings along Bristol's waterfront have been sold in a deal worth £27.75 million. Legal & General's UK Property Fund purchased the Quayside Bristol properties from DAS and ERGO. This deal follows the recent acquisition of the Iron self-storage portfolio, its landma
03/10/2019
Construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has strengthened its operations in the Leicestershire area with a major acquisition. The firm has acquired local readymix concrete business, Maxi Readymix Concrete Limited. This deal is in line with Aggregate Industries' Strategy 2022 - "Build
03/10/2019
Sheffield City Council has built on the success of its 'The Building Block' programme with the launch of a new construction learning hub. The initiative was introduced in the city due its shortage of construction workers, with more than 85 people now successfully moving into full time construction
03/10/2019
UK furniture manufacturer Futureglass has delved into its archives to find an old image of the Dual table from a local install. The table and chairs are we think over seven years old and they look as fresh as the day they were installed. It has us think about how good value our furniture is, that i
02/10/2019
A deal has been reached with national contractor BAM to deliver a major scheme at Guy's Hospital in London. The firm will work with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to deliver four brand new cancer wards on the third and fourth floors of Bermondsey Wing. Based on AHR designs, these works
02/10/2019
Costain has named its first ever chief digital officer. Nathan Marsh will take on the role, leading the accelerated implementation of Costain's commercial digital strategy, with responsibility for the delivery of Group-wide digital services enhancing the solutions to its clients. He will also tak
02/10/2019
A deal has been reached for a £29 million secondary school in Barry, South Wales. Contractor Morgan Sindall has signed on to deliver the project, which will feature space for 1,100 pupils. The new build will replace the existing Whitmore High School, which currently supports 905 pupils. The curren
02/10/2019
Plans to transform two historic buildings in Holborn into accommodation for Barristers' chambers have moved forward. Willmott Dixon Interiors has secured an £11 million contract to deliver the project, which will see 1-2 Garden Court and Blackstone House refurbished. The work will be delivered i
02/10/2019
Plans have been put forward to build 200 new sustainable homes in south Bristol. Skanska and IKEA developer, BoKlok UK is delivering the scheme as part of the five-year Bristol Housing Festival which is trialling innovative offsite housing solutions across the city. Bristol City Council is partne
02/10/2019
American real estate group CBRE has completed the takeover of UK developer Telford Homes. Telford Homes, which is focused on middle-market, build-to-rent properties, will operate as part of Trammell Crow Company, CBRE's wholly owned real estate development subsidiary. The acquisition expands Tramm
02/10/2019
The UN's Climate Neutral Now initiative is making waves across the world with the first UK architectural practice officially committing to the scheme. Assael Architecture has signed up to calculate and disclose the current carbon footprint of the practice, including international air travel, and s
02/10/2019
The class-leading B95W wheeled excavator has become the latest product to be added to Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe's (CEE) fleet. The equipment supplier has strengthened its UK and Ireland demo fleet with the new addition. Featuring a 74.4kW (101HP) EU Stage IV/ EPA Tier 4 Final engine, the B
02/10/2019
Keller UK has updated its core company values as it looks to align with the wider group's morals and culture globally. The firm's guide, The Keller Way, is built upon four key values - Collaboration, Excellence, Sustainability and Integrity. "It is a vital part of who we are and how we work as a
02/10/2019
For several years now the potential benefits of drones in construction have been discussed at length. A common factor has been that these discuss "potential" rather than projects that have adopted the new technology and gained positive results. Now we are seeing real benefits being delivered in liv
01/10/2019
Experienced construction professional Lee Priddle has joined Pick Everard as a new director. He will take on the leadership role to oversee the cost management team in the West Midlands. Based at the firm's Birmingham office in Snow Hill, Lee will be heading up the cost management team. He will al
01/10/2019
A new app has been deployed on Amey's recent contract with Severn Trent, cutting fuel spend by 27% and reducing CO2 emissions by 75 tonnes. FieldViewer allows supervisors to remotely collect real-time data and photographs of multiple sites simultaneously, reducing travel that improves employee saf
01/10/2019
A 10-year deal has been reached to let a prime office space in Leeds city centre. The 12,500 sq ft area at the recently refurbished Park Row House has been let to Red Kite Games. The company is relocating from Huddersfield to larger premises in Leeds to facilitate growth following its acquisition
01/10/2019
Galliford Try has partnered with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to launch an interactive card game. The 'Construction Career Cards' demonstrate and promote the breadth of careers in the industry. They contain 40 different roles, allowing young people a greater insight into constru
01/10/2019
Virtual reality software has been deployed to help inform a residential scheme in Manchester. The Cornbrook project consists of two residential blocks (15 and 14 storeys) incorporating 280 apartments for private rent on Trentham Street. It is being delivered on behalf of Glenbrook Developments.
01/10/2019
Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has strengthened its team in Central and South England with a new Head of Operations for Construction Finance. Experienced invoice finance specialist Alberto Argentieri will take on the role. He joins the company following a three-and-a-half year stint as Regio
01/10/2019
The development of a new £1.2 million warehouse at Triumph Business Park in Liverpool has been completed. Triton Construction delivered the project for Tech Folien, a well-known niche producer of blown film extrusion for the labelling and graphics industry. The 30,000 sq ft facility will add to T
01/10/2019
Two digital projects delivered by contractor Interserve have been recognised at the recent New Civil Engineer TechFest Awards. The construction firm, along with its partners Wood and Northumbrian Water Group, secured the Best Use of Technology accolades on projects at Woodham Bridge and East Hartf
01/10/2019
Legal & General is set to refresh its business approach with the creation of a new company role. The firm is modernising its approach to retail prioritising great locations, top level service and strong partnerships with a Head of Retail and Futuring. Denizer Ibrahim will take on the role, repor
01/10/2019
Peter Jacobs from Belgium has been crowned 'DAF Driver Challenge Champion 2019' this weekend. In a spectacular international final at the Goodyear proving ground in Luxembourg, 18 candidates from across Europe, competed for this coveted title. Second and third places went to Nerijus Vitkauskas fro
