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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for November 2019
29/11/2019
A major milestone has been marked on Birmingham's landmark development project, Paradise, as the first occupier looks set to move in. The first completed building has been handed over to professional services firm PwC as it prepares to move across the city to the new One Chamberlain Square site in
29/11/2019
A host of successful projects over the last year have enabled Stepnell to boast a 12% annual increase in turnover. Figures on the construction specialist in 2018/19 show a turnover of £164 million, up from £146m reported the previous year. The firm has also seen a 4% rise in gross profit over the
29/11/2019
A new £8 million Campus for Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) Innovation has opened its doors to students in West Suffolk. The West Suffolk College development has reached completion in Phase 1, comprising a 4,300 sqm teaching facility with two seminar rooms, 10 classrooms, six labor
29/11/2019
The development of London city's first independent hospital has officially reached the halfway point of construction. Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew's will feature 48 bedrooms, four state-of-the-art operating theatres and 28 consultation rooms, and will specialise in cardiology, cardiac surgery
29/11/2019
A collection of Willmott Dixon supply chain and design consortium partners across London and the South have been recognised at a recent event. The national firm held 'Powered By The Best 2019' in the OXO Tower in London, welcoming over 150 people to celebrate companies across nine different catego
29/11/2019
An innovative solution which could reduce a typical frame programme by around 30% and achieve a 70% reduction in embodied carbon has secured its second industry award. The D-Frame solution, developed by Laing O'Rourke, was named 'Product innovation of the Year' at the London Construction Awards. T
29/11/2019
Omnicom Balfour Beatty has been recognised for its use of emerging technology at a recent awards ceremony. The software firm was praised at the Transport for London (TfL) Supplier Awards, which recognise top suppliers who are contributing to the smooth running and improvement of the London Transpo
29/11/2019
Morrison Construction has been celebrated as one of the UK's leading contractors at the recent Education Buildings Scotland awards. The Galliford Try Scottish building business was awarded accolades for Contractor and Project of the Year at the ceremony earlier this week, 27 November. The £32m W
29/11/2019
Interserve has secured a spot on a new £100m general contractors framework. The firm was selected as a framework contractor by Bradford Metropolitan District Council on Lot 2, covering building works from £500k-£2.5m; Lot 3 covering building works from £2.5m-£5m; and Lot 4 covering works in excess
29/11/2019
A recent home renovation on BBC's flagship programme 'DIY SOS: The Big Build' has been supported by Morgan Sindall Construction. The national contractor donated both labour and materials as part of the BBC One project, which was broadcast on Wednesday 27 November. DIY SOS: The Big Build sees pre
28/11/2019
A hotel in the heart of Gatwick South Terminal is set to be expanded as part of new development plans. Bloc Hotels has proposed to add 231 new bedrooms to its four-storey development in the airport, bringing its room total to 473. The units will be added via a roof-top extension built above the So
28/11/2019
Caddick Construction has been named on a new £340 million housing framework for Yorkshire and Humber. The EN:Procure Affordable and Mixed Tenure New Building Housing Framework will offer a leading-edge supply chain of construction companies delivering site preparation, remediation, civil engineeri
28/11/2019
The £95 million Park East redevelopment in Erith, London, has taken a major step forward with a key project milestone. Demolition has begun on the site, which will see developers Wates Residential and Orbit deliver 320 new homes. When complete, 80 per cent of the homes will for affordable rent and
28/11/2019
The £18 million project at Nicholas Chamberlaine Secondary School is taking shape with the completion of two phases. Kier delivered the latest phase of the Bedworth project, handing it over to the Department for Education (DfE). Phase 1 and 2 of the project, delivered as part of the East Midlands
28/11/2019
The world's first artificial intelligence (AI) concrete strength prediction engine has been utilised on a project at London City Airport. Contractor BAM Nuttall worked with Converge to develop the engine, which takes advantage of Converge's concrete performance data set. The solution has now been
28/11/2019
A contract has been awarded for the development of a new building at the existing Hirwaun Primary School in Wales. Morgan Sindall Construction has begun work on site for the project via the £1 billion SEWSCAP Southeast and mid-Wales Collaborative Construction framework). The project is being deli
28/11/2019
A £39 million contract has been awarded for the rollout of full fibre infrastructure across Northampton. UK provider CityFibre has selected existing contractor Granemore Group to build the infrastructure following its success on a similar scheme for the company in Milton Keynes last year. Constr
28/11/2019
National construction firm GRAHAM has been named on the £8 billion Procure Partnerships National Framework. The four-year framework is structured around 10 regional frameworks and divided into 20 lots to provide local delivery with national governance. It has been developed for use by organisati
28/11/2019
Microbial fuel contamination is unfortunately common when storing red diesel (gas oil), white diesel (DERV), biodiesel and heating oil (kerosene). More often than not, when our customers purchase fuel, they keep it in storage and then forget about it until they need to use it – out of sight out of
27/11/2019
A landmark events destination in Gateshead has taken a major stride forward with a key appointment. National firm Sir Robert McAlpine has secured the contract to deliver the new £260 million arena, conference and exhibition centre on Gateshead Quays. The development, situated on the iconic Newca
27/11/2019
London's latest neighbourhood is beginning to take shape as the landmark building at International Quarter London reaches the highest point of construction. IQL is a joint venture development between Lendlease and LCR to create a vibrant new neighbourhood within the heart of Stratford, which brings
27/11/2019
The development of a £30 million phased project at Croesyceilliog School in Cwmbran, South Wales, has reached an important milestone. Contractor Kier Regional Building Wales has completed the first phase of the scheme, which saw the construction of a new 1,200 pupil school to replace the original
27/11/2019
Over 15,000 homes have been registered to be built in October 2019, making it the second busiest registration month of the year. The new figures from NHBC show a increase of 6% on the figures from the same month last year, rising from 14,494 to 15.343. NHBC is the leading warranty and insurance
27/11/2019
ISG is set to continue its successful working partnership with Manchester City Council after securing a further two projects. The firm has signed on to transform an outdated 1970s office block in Hulme into a modern working space for council staff. Another scheme will also see ISG improve a well-u
27/11/2019
A call has been issued for the UK construction industry to adopt a mandatory licensing scheme for all companies. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) made the statement after the Scottish National Party (SNP) released its manifesto today, 27 November. The national trade association welcomed t
27/11/2019
The headquarters of the new Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration at Worthy Down have become more environmentally friendly thanks to Skanska. The contractor has installed a total of 1,625 photovoltaic roof panels on four new buildings, which will produce 413,307kWh of electrici
27/11/2019
Vicaima has launched a new product to make painting doors even easier - Primed 2 Go. With its revolutionary new surface finish, Primed 2 Go reduces time on site and saves money by removing the need to sand or prime the face of doors before painting. In addition, its ultra-smooth and opaque polymer
27/11/2019
In today's world of rising crime levels why put your drivers and your company profits at risk against theft from the would be modern criminal, when a checkmate vehicle safe could be just the right device needed? The above is a very good and appropriate question that I would like to put to you, havi
27/11/2019
The Classic Barn Company is an award-winning builder specialising in Garages With Room Above Accommodation. Featuring on ITV and national magazines, the Hampshire-based company provides the full turn key solution, from planning all the way to the full build. Their services also covers design, land
26/11/2019
A pioneering project to build a home for the education of Digital Arts in Manchester has been launched. Work has begun on the £35 million scheme which will see a School of Digital Arts built at Manchester Metropolitan University. The five-storey, 5,200m² SODA building will be located on Higher Chat
26/11/2019
Donaldson Timber Engineering has named a new Technical Director. The company has promoted Oli James to the role, after serving as a General Manager for Ilkeston Roofs since joining in 2011. He boasts more than 20 years of experience in the industry, with previous work as a designer, then assistant
26/11/2019
A new bronze structure has been installed in front of Manchester Cathedral to mark the 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The nine-foot statue was installed by BAM Construction North West and unveiled at the site yesterday, 25 November, to a large crowd and VIP audience. Gandhi is closely associat
26/11/2019
The Financial Times has published its inaugural Diversity Leaders 2020 list, recognising the European leaders in workplace diversity and inclusion. National construction firm Willmott Dixon was named third among 700 organisations for its approach to inclusivity, succeeding the likes of Ikea and Go
26/11/2019
Architecture and building consultancy AHR has enjoyed an increased turnover and profit in 2018, new figures show. The national firm is continuing to grow across the region, with the recent group figures revealing a 7.5% annual increase in turnover to £31.7 million, which delivered an operating pro
26/11/2019
A host of new facilities have been completed at Walsall NHS Trust. Contractor Skanska delivered a refurbished neonatal unit (NNU) and a new maternity theatre, handing over the projects earlier this month. The new facilities will provide care for extremely sick and premature babies and will offer
26/11/2019
Mecalac's revolutionary new joystick-controlled TV1200 tandem compaction roller was commended at this year's Plant & Civil Engineer Awards. The firm was named as a finalist in the 'Innovation of the Year' category, recognising its latest solution. The prestigious event, which celebrates excellenc
26/11/2019
ENGIE has won two prizes at the recent Premises & Facilities Management Awards (PFM) Awards 2019 in London. The firm, in partnership with regeneration business Peel L&P, was named the winner in the Partners in Energy Management category, while energy engineer Phil Harris also claimed Team Member o
25/11/2019
A collection of almost 1,000 new homes is set to be developed in Acton following Council approval. Ealing Council has granted planning permission for Catalyst and Mount Anvil's 990-home scheme. The scheme is planned to deliver 45% genuinely affordable housing, including 237 social rent homes and
25/11/2019
London's new DAMAC Tower has made significant progress with a key installation. The 'Jenga Tower', named due to its unique overhanging structures and distinctive stepped design, has seen a sky bridge installed to join its north and south towers. Linked at their 18th and 24th floors, the building
25/11/2019
Leading national contractor Kier has announced a major senior appointment. Gary Wintersgill has been named the new Managing Director for the firm's Regional Building business in Scotland and the North East. He will take on the role from Monday 02 December, utilising his experience in constructio
25/11/2019
An innovative trial has been launched on new materials aimed at reducing potholes and carbon on UK roads. Skanska laid fully recyclable, graphene-enhanced asphalt on a busy main road in Curbridge for Oxfordshire County Council. The works, which saw this material laid on British road for the firs
25/11/2019
The development of two key residential schemes within the International Quarter London (IQL) has taken a major stride forward. Alison Brooks Architects has been selected from five practices invited to submit initial designs. The buildings they design will include commercial space, a creche, and ov
25/11/2019
Amey Consulting has been recognised with a global Health and Safety accolade. The firm became one of 84 organisations worldwide to achieve the prestigious Sword of Honour award from the British Safety Council. It recognises a company's commitment to Health and Safety management at work. Assessme
25/11/2019
A call has been issued for investment and policy reform in the construction industry following the publication of the Conservative Party manifesto. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) urged these requirements to be met to remove barriers to builders to train more apprentices. Brian Berry, Ch
25/11/2019
UK construction firm McLaughlin & Harvey has landed a place on a new framework. The firm, with head offices in Mallusk, has been appointed to seven lots on the newly established Procure Partnerships Framework. The Procure Partnerships Framework works with public sector bodies in the procurement o
25/11/2019
Challenge Europe has strengthened its offering to manufacturing design and production engineers with a fastener sourcing and supply chain service. The specification of a fastener will be governed by a number of possibly conflicting factors. At the concept/design stage, the designer will consider t
25/11/2019
Developer Beal Homes has moved into a new marketing sales office built by Excel Modular Buildings Ltd. The contractor began work on the project in September 2019 and took six weeks to reach completion. A Kingspan Optimo finish was utilised on the outside of the building, while the interior was c
22/11/2019
A development project has been launched at the former Strand Union Workhouse in Fitzrovia, a site said to have inspired Charles Dicken's classic novel Oliver Twist. Morgan Sindall Construction has signed a Pre-Contract Services Agreement (PCSA) which will see the company work on the first phase of
22/11/2019
UK property group Landsec has named its successor to current CEO Robert Noel. Leader of St Modwen Properties Plc, Mark Allan will take on the position at Landsec, bringing a host of senior experience from companies like The Unite Group. He joined St Modwen Properties Plc in 2016 from The Unite G
22/11/2019
A joint venture working with Sellafield Ltd has secured a major prize at this year's Association for Project Management (APM) awards. The Balfour Beatty and Cavendish Nuclear partnership was recognised with the Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Project of the Year award for the delivery
22/11/2019
Interserve has secured its place as a contractor partner on the new £8bn Procure Partnerships Framework. The Procure Partnerships Framework (PPF) was established to support public sector bodies to procure construction contractor partners. The framework is divided into regional lots supporting the
22/11/2019
VolkerWessels UK has been recognised with a couple of accolades at the recent 2019 CN Talent Awards. The firm and its engineering business, VolkerStevin, both secured an award at the recent ceremony. Now in its fourth year, the CN Talent Awards highlight businesses, teams and individuals that ha
22/11/2019
Kier is set to continue serving 1.8 million customers across the South West after being named on the new Network Services Alliance (NSA) Framework. The contractor was successfully reappointed to the South West Water framework as it continues to develop its long-standing relationship with the natio
22/11/2019
Komatsu's latest innovative solution has been demonstrated at the iconic Le Mans 24hrs race circuit in France. A host of distributors, including Irish firm McHale Plant Sales, were on hand to learn more about the Hydraulic Mechanical Transmission (HMT). Fitted to the latest WA475–10 wheel loader
22/11/2019
The Classic Barn Company is an award-winning builder specialising in Garages With Room Above Accommodation. Featuring on ITV and national magazines, the Hampshire-based company provides the full turn key solution, from planning all the way to the full build. Their services also covers design, land
22/11/2019
Over 300 Spectus Elite 70 System windows were used in the construction of a new build retirement village in Chorley town centre. Chorley Council commissioned a 65 apartment retirement village to provide those aged 55 and above with an independent living space with access to care and support. The de
22/11/2019
Profile 22 Optima windows were specified in the development of 26 one and two bedroom apartments in a retirement development in Upper Norwood, London. Lewis House is a development of 26 one and two bedroom retirement apartments in Upper Norwood in London from McCarthy & Stone, the UK's leading reti
21/11/2019
A visionary masterplan for the regeneration of the former Vaux Brewery site in Sunderland has secured a major investment. Legal & General has thrown its support behind the Sunderland City Council plans with a £100 million commitment. The property group is investing money in the area as part of it
21/11/2019
A £40 million development on the Harwell Campus in Oxford has reached a key project milestone. The Rosalind Franklin Institute Hub building has been 'topped out', recognising the development reaching the highest point of construction. Members of Rosalind Franklin's family, and a group of yo
21/11/2019
The development of a new leading cultural centre at the University of Warwick has taken a leap forward with a key appointment. Willmott Dixon has signed on to deliver the new £33 million Warwick Arts Centre, marking the fourth collaboration between the developer and the university. Designed by B
21/11/2019
A shopping centre in Tunbridge Wells is set to undergo a major renovation led by national contractor McLaren. Work has begin on the £11 million project at Royal Victoria Place, which will work to replace the flooring throughout the building and the installation of new, high-quality seating areas a
21/11/2019
Breedon Group has stepped up its efforts to expand its presence in the UK construction sector with a key new partnership. The firm's Southern division will form a joint venture with Robert Brett & Sons Limited and the Capital Concrete senior management in London. This partnership will trade as C
21/11/2019
A number of enhancements have been completed at Torquay Academy in Devon, including the development of a new theatre as well as extensive facility upgrades. The £2.2 million expansion scheme saw a new 300-seat theatre named The Platform opened on site, with a packed-out audience showing up to watc
21/11/2019
Geberit's Silent-PP drainage system has secured certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA). This certification means Geberit Silent-PP is now compliant with English, Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish building regulations. In addition, all the rigorous testing is carried out to EN stan
21/11/2019
Building an extension onto your home is a great way to add extra living space to your property, but it's important to design it well in the planning stages. Everything from your home extension doors and windows to the layout will need to be meticulously planned. Many people choose to install a roof
21/11/2019
FPT Industrial has signed a memorandum of understanding foreseeing an industrial and commercial cooperation with Microvast. The brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and off-road vehicles, marine and power generation applications, signed the ag
21/11/2019
Following the outstanding success of its replacement Universal Domestic Safety Tops for valves up to 15mm, Hold-Fast Radiator Valves Ltd has extended their range with a new Universal Commercial Safety Top, which features the Tamper-Proof advantage. It will fit all known valves from ½" up to 1". Th
20/11/2019
Willmott Dixon trainees have raised more than over 16.5K for assistance dog charity, Dogs for Good. The Letchworth-based construction company welcomed a very special four-legged visitor at their offices at the Spirella Building - Willmott the dog, a yellow Labrador/golden retriever. The charity m
20/11/2019
Wates have submitted a proposal for a new modern retirement village in South Hornchurch, Havering, which will focus on improving residents' wellbeing and creating new green spaces. The Solar, Serena and Sunrise Courts site will provide 175 new high quality apartments, all of which will be designed
20/11/2019
Politicians from all parties have been urged to introduce a range of policies to help the construction industry thrive under the next government. Construction and consultancy firm, Mace, have launched 'A Manifesto for Construction and the Built Environment'. The report underscores the importance of
20/11/2019
The £71 million development of the Selly Oak Shopping Park in Birmingham has been completed by Interserve Group. The Harvest Partnership, a joint venture between Landsec and Sainsbury's, contracted Interserve to construct a new Sainsbury's supermarket, the Battery Park 418-bed student accommodation
20/11/2019
Kier Property has been awarded planning permission for a new 13-unit industrial development in Luton. The site, located in west Luton on the Kingsway Industrial Estate, will see 10 Trade City units (ranging in size from 3,000 sq. ft – 6,800 sq. ft) and three Logistics City units (ranging in size fo
20/11/2019
Traffic-free paths, bridges and signage working together to transform the National Cycle Network. This time last year, Sustrans launched Paths for Everyone, presenting their vision for the National Cycle Network: A UK-wide network of traffic-free paths for everyone, connecting cities, towns and cou
20/11/2019
Brexit remains one of the biggest challenges facing SME Home and DIY retailers, with 61% stating that they feel unprepared. In a study conducted by innovative finance solutions provider, Duologi, the research also found that 29% of home and DIY retailers currently feel unprepared for Brexit as the
20/11/2019
Deeleys do not only provide hire for concrete crushers and avant loaders, but also provide a snow clearing service 7 days a week. The firm is now offering snow clearing services to the West Midlands. Have your car park, approach road, school, library, factory etc, cleared of snow quickly and effic
19/11/2019
Kier has been appointed to all 20 Lots of the brand new four-year £8bn Procure Partnerships Framework. Split into 10 regions with two value bands (£4m-£12m and £12m+) for each region, the Lots have been established nationwide to ensure flexibility for public sector bodies to procure contractor par
19/11/2019
Stacatruc have agreed a 2 year sponsorship deal for the naming rights of Thatcham Town Football Club home stadium. From now on, the ground will be known as the Stacatruc Stadium and this will proudly be reflected in all media, paperwork and signage around the ground. Commercial Manager Ben Harte h
19/11/2019
The vacuum cups shown throughout our site represent solutions to applications involving the use of vacuum. Most of these cups are maintained in stock for immediate shipment. Our vacuum cups are manufactured from two materials: PVC vinyl: This is our primary material as we find it to be the softest
19/11/2019
The Environment Agency (EA), emergency responders and local authorities are helping to protect people and properties following the flooding in: Yorkshire; Derbyshire; Gloucestershire; Nottinghamshire; Lincolnshire; Warwickshire; Worcestershire. Over the weekend nearly 400 Environment Agency staff r
19/11/2019
PVC4Cables have hosted their second biennial conference in Berlin with the theme 'In PVC Cables we Trust! Innovation and Sustainability for Smart Electrical Systems'. Over 90 representatives of the European PVC cable industry debated the future of the sector, focusing in particular on research and
19/11/2019
Sheffield specialist engineering group SCX has been awarded a Lloyds Bank National Business Award for Innovation. SCX specialises in lifting solutions and large moving structures, and the honour follows pioneering work on the world's first dividing retractable football pitch at Tottenham Hotspur's
18/11/2019
The final phase of the new Potato Wharf development in Castlefield, Manchester, has been launched. Developer Lendlease broke ground on the 2.6-acre site with help from the leader of Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese. This phase of work will see another 191 new homes built by the interna
18/11/2019
A £90 million expansion project has been created at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford, making it one of the greenest shopping centres in the world. The scheme places the centre as a world-leading destination featuring Europe's largest living wall installation, delivered by green infrastructure
18/11/2019
A deal has been struck for law firm BLM to move into a new Manchester office as part of a wider New Bailey development. The team which is spread over two locations will come together at a new building at Two New Bailey Square. The English Cities Fund, a joint venture between Muse Developments, L
18/11/2019
A leading laboratory and medical equipment supplier is set to move into a new state-of-the-art base in Leicestershire. Work has begun on the new facility at Optimus Point, which will see the construction of a 61,640 square foot unit including ancillary two-storey offices and core facilities. Furth
18/11/2019
Kier Highways has been named as one of the top 100 Champions of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion by the National Centre for Diversity. This list celebrates the UK's top 100 companies that make a difference in the workplace and set the bar high for fairness. As well as being named on the prestigiou
18/11/2019
Scape Group leader Mark Robinson has been named 'Personality of the Year' at the Building Magazine Awards. The awards celebrate and showcase the very best projects and individuals who are driving construction forward and improving perceptions. The 'Personality of the Year' award is reserved for i
18/11/2019
London-based architecture firm Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) and local partner Cox Architects have secured a design contract for Western Sydney Airport in Australia. The companies will design the terminal precinct and interior of the new AU$5.3bn airport at Badgerys Creek, New South Wales. This will
18/11/2019
A milestone has been marked on the new St. Modwen Park Chippenham development. St. Modwen and Winvic have begun work on site, which will see a 106,000 sq ft speculative unit developed. The site, formerly known as Chippenham Gateway, secured planning permission from Wiltshire Council in August 20
18/11/2019
Local children in Wandsworth have lent their art skills to the Wates team behind the Shuttleworth Road housing development. Wates and Wandsworth Council are working together to deliver 92 new affordable homes in the borough across two development sites at Shuttleworth Road and Stag House. The chi
18/11/2019
The development of a new special education needs school for children in Oldham is set to move forward. Contractor Interserve has been appointed to the Greater Manchester project, which will see a facility developed for pupils with a range of specialist needs at Halcyon Way, providing places for 15
15/11/2019
Interserve Group's Chief Executive Officer Debbie White is set to leave the company at the end of the year. Debbie will step down from her role as of 31 December 2019. During her time at Interserve, she led the company through one of the most challenging periods of corporate restructuring in its
15/11/2019
Marcon and hsd have struck a deal to deliver a new £1.1 million HMS Victory gallery at The National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The companies will design and build the new facility, which will see the Sir Donald Gosling Victory Gallery redeveloped to tell the story of
15/11/2019
The £100 million Boston Barrier Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme has reached a landmark milestone with the arrival of a key piece of infrastructure. A 300-tonne tidal flood gate arrived at the Lincolnshire site from the Netherlands, with contractors, BMMJV (a joint venture made up of BAM Nuttall and
15/11/2019
National energy firm ENGIE has joined forces with Sunderland housing association Gentoo to launch a pioneering gas project. The companies have begun work on 'Core 364' which will see lifesaving sprinklers and ground source heat installed to 364 flats in Sunderland. It will include what is thought
15/11/2019
Hull-based safety equipment supplier Arco Limited has appointed a contractor to deliver its new head office. PDR Construction will deliver the new offices that will see Arco move from their existing head office on Waverley Street across to the old Hull Fruit Market area, which has undergone signif
15/11/2019
A bespoke, contemporary house in Lincolnshire has been recognised as one of the year's best homes in the UK. Barrow House at Hatcliffe won 'Best Individual New Home' at the 2019 LABC Building Excellence Awards. Built by local firm Belvin Construction and designed by ID Architects, the developmen
15/11/2019
An innovative 'Steel Manipulator' has been developed to help deliver projects with benefits for safety, efficiency and the environment. Costain and Thomson Engineering developed the solution for landing steel structures working on the Stirling, Dunblane & Alloa (SDA) electrification project.
15/11/2019
National contractor Sir Robert McAlpine has been recognised for its work on the new SKA Global Headquarters at a recent awards ceremony. The development at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire was presented with the award for Best Large Commercial Project at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Ex
15/11/2019
Kier has secured a place on Network Rail's new £40 million IP Western and Wales CP6 framework. The contractor has been named under the Signalling, Power & Communication (SP&C) and Electrification & Plant (E&P) Lot of the framework, which will run for five years with an opportunity to extend for up
15/11/2019
Insurance is a complex world. There's an abundance of jargon and terminology which can be difficult to fathom. Business Interruption Insurance is no exception. Many business owners have business interruption as part of a Commercial insurance package and assume it will cover them in the event of the
14/11/2019
One of the leading names in the UK construction industry, Jon Enever has been named as the new chair of Perfect Circle. Jon will take on the reins of the construction and infrastructure consultancy from fellow Perfect Circle senior management board representative Richard Whitehead. With more tha
14/11/2019
An ultra-modern sports complex has been completed in Loughborough, creating a state-of-the-art space for students to develop new skills. The £2.1 million facility was delivered by contractor Stepnell over a 26-week programme based on designs by A+G architects. The Parkin Sports Centre features a
14/11/2019
Work has begun to build a new state-of-the-art teaching block at Colmers School & Sixth Form College in Rednal, Birmingham. Interserve has signed on to deliver the £7.2 million project, with funding directly from the Department for Education (DfE), Birmingham City Council and Colmers School & Sixth
14/11/2019
Multiplex's Chief Executive Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Canada (EMEC), Ashley Muldoon is set to leave the company at the end of the week. A statement was released on the company's website explaining both parties are going separate ways on an "amicable basis". Ashley will leave Multip
14/11/2019
Amey Investments has set out a range of proposals to shape the future of the UK's mobility sector. Mobility is a wide sector, embracing Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure, Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), Mobility as a Service, electric vehicle technology and integrated transport systems.
14/11/2019
An extension project at New Road Primary School in Whittlesey has reached a major milestone. Contractor Kier visited the site near Peterborough to host a topping out ceremony in celebration of the building reaching its tallest height. The new development will provide eight new classrooms, an ext
14/11/2019
ENGIE has set a new record in the Sustainable FM Index (SFMI) after securing first place for the third time. This prize places ENGIE as the first company to win both three times and two years in row. SFMI auditors praised ENGIE's Responsible Business Charter, which has had a demonstrable influen
14/11/2019
A new platform has been introduced which aims to simplify compliance documents for property companies. The Bureau Veritas Building In One platform is a cloud-based software service which enables businesses to define, plan, schedule and monitor all regulatory compliance as well as store documents i
14/11/2019
In the remote Scottish Highlands, in the shadow of the looming Three Sisters ridges of Glencoe and perched on the banks of the River Etive, sits a hotel. The windswept and wild mountainous terrain draws walkers and tourists to its beautiful scenery, which has borne witness to volcanic eruptions, ma
14/11/2019
Cambridge & Hertfordshire based company Royston Scaffolding Ltd was on hand to aid the Remembrance Sunday commemorations, with support in particular for one of their colleagues and ex-serviceman, Richard Wright, who previously served in Iraq. Accounts Manager Jacqueline and her six year old Grandso
13/11/2019
A world-leading chemicals firm has boosted its presence in the UK with a new facility delivered by national contractor Kier. Infineum officially opened a new Global Centre of Innovation at its UK headquarters near Didcot. The 3,500ft² centre delivers the necessary infrastructure to support Infin
13/11/2019
Interserve has announced a major appointment for its UK construction business. Ben Edwards will take on the role of Commercial Director, succeeding Andrew Jarman who is retiring. He joins from Sobha in Dubai where he was Group Commercial Director of its Middle East construction business. Working
13/11/2019
Built environment students across the UK have been called on to submit applications for the 2020 Global Student Challenge. Led by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the event challenges students to run their own virtual construction company. After a six week competition period, the leadin
13/11/2019
Aggregate Industries is celebrating the success of its employees at a recent Institute of Quarrying (IoQ) awards event. The IoQ Fellow Lunch and Student Awards saw two of the company's workers pick up accolades. Dave Owen, an Asphalt Plant Manager at Aggregate Industries, and Katie Sexton, a Gradu
13/11/2019
A proposal to build 200 new homes in Barking has been approved by councillors. Barking and Dagenham Council's planning committee voted to bring forward the development of new homes on the west side of the Gascoigne Estate. This Abbey Road project will see 201 homes built, comprising of 89 one-be
13/11/2019
UK equipment sales and rental specialist, MTS Plant has strengthened its rental offering with the latest models from Yanmar. The company has added Yanmar's micro, mini and midi excavator range (from micro to 8.0 tonnes), alongside a number of tracked dumper carriers to its hire fleet. Joining t
13/11/2019
Mears Group's housebuilding business has secured an award for its projects in Hertfordshire. The company, Mears New Homes, won the the LABC National Award for Best High Volume Housing Development. This was in recognition of the Garden Avenue and Furzen Avenue projects, which saw the developer rege
13/11/2019
GAP Hire Solutions has continued to celebrate its 50th year in business, recently securing a gift from heavy equipment manufacturer Kubota. The company was gifted a custom-painted gold excavator, which was revealed for the first time at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow for the company
13/11/2019
Homeless charity Caritas Anchor House has opened a newly refurbished lounge area at its site in London. Contractor VolkerFitzpatrick was appointed to deliver the upgrades, working alongside CRASH Charity and its Patron companies to transform the area into a relaxed and vibrant environment that mak
13/11/2019
In 1976, the Elmbridge Supplies Company was set up as a supplier of pumps and other related products to local farmers and tradespeople in the Elmbridge area of Gloucester. After many years of growth, the Elmbridge Pump Company was set up in 1995 as a separate entity with the aim of creating a specia
12/11/2019
Pick Everard has continued to expand its team in Leeds with a major senior addition. Tim Hartley will join the firm's new Leeds office at West One, Wellington Street, to lead the cost consultancy team. An experienced director, Tim brings more than 40 years' experience to the new role, where he wi
12/11/2019
Bolton Council has partnered with UK contractor Robertson to bring construction opportunities to local SMEs. The firms formed a strategic infrastructure and construction framework partnership, Clear Sustainable Futures. This will see local businesses work with Robertson in its provision of facilit
12/11/2019
Leading UK manufacturer of structural timber components, Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced two key company appointments. Rodger Cook has been hired as the new Business Development Director for Operations, where he will report directly to the Managing Director. Having joined the co
12/11/2019
UK equipment distributor Molson Group is set to enhance its sites and brands courtesy of a new multi million pound investment. BGF has invested a further £11 million in the construction and waste management firm, which will also help boost its international offerings. The Bristol-based company pr
12/11/2019
A care home in the Cotswold town of Fairford has been upgraded with a new 31-bedroom extension. Hyperion House saw the development of an additional space with 31 new bedrooms to better serve its 57 residents. Gloucester-based Markey Construction delivered the project, with the intricate roof desig
12/11/2019
Leading UK utility consultancy UCML has strengthened its senior management team with a new appointment. Nick Cooke has been named as the firm's new joint Managing Director, in which he will work alongside company founder and fellow MD Arwel Lloyd. Arwel established the business 15 years ago to pr
12/11/2019
Global brand Dickies has launched a new workwear collection featuring new flexible technology. The FLEX Workwear collection incorporates new fabric technology designed to enhance flexibility and comfort. This range features two new trouser styles: Universal Flex Trouser and the Lead In Flex Trouse
12/11/2019
The race to the top has started! With over 90% of the construction industry being made of SME's, James Gilbert and the team at Subby believe now is the time to back the Subcontractor! James is the managing director at Subby, taking his experiences that he had running his Carpentry company James has
12/11/2019
PHEX is the UK's leading trade event for heating and plumbing professionals. It takes place three times a year at various football stadiums across the UK to bring together plumbing and heating professionals. The show consists of FREE seminar sessions for updates coming from the Gas Safe Register and
12/11/2019
Uzin Utz UK Ltd has announced Matthew Brown as the firm's new Managing Director. After his appointment Matthew said: "It's a privilege to have been appointed the role of Managing Director and look forward in using my expertise to help develop and grow the business, whilst assisting and supporting
11/11/2019
A housing estate in the London Borough of Hackney is set to be transformed into a new 61-home space. Plans were approved to regenerate the Kennaway Estate last week, which will see the 12 existing homes at Taverner House replaced with a host of new units. The Southern Housing Group proposal will
11/11/2019
A new Artificial Intelligence machine-learning technology has been developed to help revolutionise the future of railway inspections. Developed in partnership by Omnicom Balfour Beatty and The University of York, the AI computer software been developed to digitalise and advance the way in which ra
11/11/2019
London's £2.3 billion Elephant Park is continuing to welcome new occupants with two south London-based eateries opening their doors. Southern Japanese outlet KOI Ramen Bar and traditional Ethiopian restaurant Beza are the two latest additions to the Elephant & Castle scheme. Led by developer Len
11/11/2019
The development of a new primary school in Peterborough has reached a project milestone. Contractor Interserve marked the progress on the new Hampton Lakes Primary School by burying a time capsule under the floor of the new school's reception. It contained pictures of the childrens' classwork along
11/11/2019
Construction output in the UK has fallen over the month of September, new figures have revealed. According to the latest ONS statistics, output increased by 0.6% in Q3 (July-September 2019) but was followed by a decrease of 0.2% in September. Clive Docwra, Managing Director of leading constructi
11/11/2019
A host of key industry names have secured funding of £18 million to develop a nuclear power station in the UK. The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has provided initial match funding to a consortium comprising Assystem, BAM Nuttall, Laing O'Rourke, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), Rolls-Royce,
11/11/2019
Wates FM has secured recognition for its long-standing commitment to ensure fair payment for its employees and supply chain partners. The facilities management business was awarded Recognised Service Provider status with the Living Wage Foundation. This new status will now see Wates FM work with
11/11/2019
Sustrans has launched a £276,000 project to improve a walking and cycling route in Oxford. The route, which runs along the busy A34 between Kennington and Oxford, was upgraded with resurfacing work and the removal or modification of obstructive barriers and cattle grids. The project is being del
08/11/2019
The ongoing transformation of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter has been boosted with approval for a new £125 million neighbourhood. Developers Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital are working to redevelop the four-acre AE Harris industrial site into St Paul's Quarter, creating over 500 jobs in th
08/11/2019
A deal has been reached for Caddick to deliver a £50 million GDV distribution centre in Yorkshire. The firm's construction arm will serve as main contractor for the 512,000 sq ft facility near Wakefield. The project is being delivered on behalf of global real estate investment manager AEW and wi
08/11/2019
Leader of Direct Rail Services (DRS), Debbie Francis has won a major accolade at the Women of the Year awards. Over 500 people across the UK turned out for the ceremony, which aims to promote positive female role models who provide inspiration across all areas of society and the business community
08/11/2019
Interserve has been recognised at the PFM Partnership Awards Ceremony in London last night, 07 November. The firm claimed a top prize for its work with national broadcaster the BBC at the leading facilities management sector awards. Interserve's Business & Industry (B&I) business unit won the awar
08/11/2019
Stepnell has completed the first phase of a flagship scheme in Rugby, Warwickshire. The 85,000 sq ft business park development features ten new industrial, warehouse or trade-counter buildings, ranging in size from around 5,000 to 26,500 sq. ft. Designed by architect DCM Partnership, Stepnell Pa
08/11/2019
A host of graduates and undergraduates from Multiplex programmes have taken part in a recent Constructionarium event in Norfolk. Approximately 20 team members visited Bircham Newton for the experiential learning activity. Here they were tasked with delivering small-scale replicas of two of the UK's
08/11/2019
Mason UK has formed part of the team to deliver a £40 million development at the Royal College of Music. Situated between the vibrant Imperial College of London and the illustrious Royal Albert Hall, the Royal College of Music can be considered the pinnacle of past, present and future music within
08/11/2019
The increasing specification of glass balustrades in recent years has led to a growth in the popularity of glass clamps. Post systems, as well as frameless systems, are used extensively across residential and commercial buildings to provide stylish glass railings, effortlessly combining glass and st
07/11/2019
Plans to transform the old Perry Barr railway station in Birmingham into a new landmark facility have been unveiled. This project will see a new building constructed featuring new lighting, CCTV coverage, new accessible toilets, covered waiting areas, live travel information screens, lifts to the
07/11/2019
Kier has appointed Laing O'Rourke UK Building Director Liam Cummins to take over its construction business. Liam Cummins will serve as Group Managing Director of Kier Construction, succeeding Peter Young who will be leaving the Group. He will leave his post at Laing O'Rourke, a company he has spe
07/11/2019
A new developer is set to begin work to deliver the Mindenhurst neighbourhood on the former Princess Royal Barracks site in Surrey. Main contractor Skanska has welcomed Swedish housebuilder Trivselhus to the scheme to deliver 28 new homes on a 0.67-hectare plot in Deepcut. This latest appointment
07/11/2019
The UK's original Building Information Modeling (BIM) conference is set to return early next year with the theme 'BIM for Good'. Taking place in Newcastle on 26-27 February, BIM Show Live 2020 will give guests the opportunity to gain insight from inspirational talks and learn more about how the di
07/11/2019
Costain has strengthened its presence in the energy market with a host of consultancy contracts. The firm has landed £4 million worth of contracts to shape the future for sustainable operations and improved efficiencies at several UK onshore gas terminals by providing engineering design services.
07/11/2019
Amey's Facilities Management (FM) teams have supported job creation across the country through a number of local and national programmes. In Bromley and Barnsley, the firm's FM teams have been working with the local care system, where companies help young care leavers develop trade skills by provid
07/11/2019
Do you send your drawings to a printer to have them printed to scale? How much does that cost – and you might not win the contract? QuickScale is a simple Windows program for calculating areas and measurements on PDF and DWG drawings. Scale the drawing by clicking on either end of a known measureme
07/11/2019
Chambrelan has welcomed Ben Doyle to the company in a technical sales consultancy role. Ben will complement the UK team, providing technical advice and introducing new products, liaising with existing clients, preparing proposals and quotations and providing both pre and post-sales support. Ben br
06/11/2019
Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council have unveiled plans for a major mixed-use scheme in Stretford. The project would see the former Kellogg's site transformed into a new destination featuring housing, a primary school, offices and public realm. The residential-led development will sit within the
06/11/2019
Highways England has confirmed an opening date for the new 12-mile bypass on the A14 between Ellington and Swavesey. The new bypass will open on Monday 09 December and forms part of a £1.5 billion project to upgrade 21 miles of the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon. As well as revealing the of
06/11/2019
A site has changed hands in Harlow to make way for a host of stylish apartments. Weston Homes has purchased the site of the former Pearson Education headquarters car park in Harlow from developer, Land Charter Homes. This will allow the housebuilder to deliver a £93 million residential scheme fea
06/11/2019
A contractor has been appointed to take on a challenging housing scheme along the canal in Nottingham. The Boulevard Wharf project will see 76 student accommodation studios built on a 11-metre wide site near the city's canal. The studios will be spread across three buildings providing views over th
06/11/2019
ISG leader Paul Cossell has been named CEO of the Year at the recent 2019 Building Awards. Building Magazine called on the heads of the top 100 construction companies in the UK to nominate the CEO whose performance they had most admired over the past year. The judging panel looked at the vision,
06/11/2019
Hull's marina is set to connect with the southern end of Princes Quay Dock courtesy of a new state-of-the-art bridge. Contractor Interserve has successfully installed a new bridge across the A63, bringing key sites together across the city. The bridge, which was manufactured off-site, weighs 150
06/11/2019
Wates Living Space has enhanced its framework portfolio with a place on the South East Consortium (SEC) Internal & External Building Works Framework. The four-year framework offers public sector organisations OJEU-compliant access to a range of planned maintenance services, offering customers the o
06/11/2019
The Etex Group has announced plans to develop a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bristol. A £140 million investment will see Etex Building Performance, the dry construction arm of the Etex Group, develop an advanced plasterboard manufacturing facility for its Siniat brand at the Royal
06/11/2019
Leading tool and equipment hire company A-Plant has been recognised for its commitment to energy efficiency and health and safety with two new ISO certifications. The UK's National Standards Body (NSB), BSI awarded the firm ISO 50001 & ISO 45001. ISO 50001:2018 is the new energy standards certif
06/11/2019
Carrier's AquaForce Vision is now available with PUREtec refrigerant, as its premium variable-speed air-cooled screw chiller using low Global Warming Potential (GWP) HFO R1234ze refrigerant. The unit balances environmental responsibility with performance and covers cooling capacities from 350 kW up
05/11/2019
A new 120-home development has been completed in Hertford, bringing life to a collection of ageing buildings in the town. Architecture and building consultancy practice, AHR transformed buildings at The Ridgeway, Sele Farm into new residential spaces supported by an attractive neighbourhood and suc
05/11/2019
Leading British property developer has announced Méka Brunel as its latest Non-Executive Director. Méka, the Chief Executive of Gecina, the Euronext listed Paris-based real estate investment trust, will take on the role from 01 December. She will also become a member of the Investment & Disposal C
05/11/2019
A military veteran working for energy specialist ENGIE has been named Apprentice of the Year at this year's Wakefield Excellence in Business Awards. Tom Hall, 29, secured the prize after taking on an apprenticeship with ENGIE, as part of the property and facilities strategic partnership with Wake
05/11/2019
Balfour Beatty has appointed a new leader for its Ground Engineering business. Jane Towse-Laval will serve as Director of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering, responsible for providing strategic leadership to the company's portfolio of geotechnical projects across the UK. She boasts over 30 years
05/11/2019
Three early years nursery schemes are set to move forward in Scotland with UK construction giant Morgan Sindall. The firm will deliver three new single-storey buildings at Newton Brae, Cambuslang; Kirkmuirhill, on Thornton Road; and Crawforddyke, on Eastfield Road, Carluke. These developments will
05/11/2019
A building, groundworks and home development specialist in Forest of Dean has secured a number of innovative solutions from construction equipment manufacturer Mecalac. Bell Contracting has invested in six state-of-the-art Mecalac 9MDX cabbed site dumpers, which will be deployed for earthmoving ap
05/11/2019
Industrial lifting specialist Vertical Positioning Group (VPG) has strengthened its UK business with a key appointment. Tom Eaton has been named as UK Technical Sales Engineer, taking on responsibility for business development and account management across the south of the UK for the acclaimed Hym
05/11/2019
Specialist timber cladding provider, Timber Focus, has partnered with Homebase to bring its range of products to the UK DIY Home Improvement sector. The popular
05/11/2019
Here at Ventx, we specialise in silencer design for a range of industries, and over our many years of existence, we have built up a great list of clients. Today, we are going to turn our attention to our
05/11/2019
A number of questions start to flash through your mind once you're set on sprucing up those stair spindles with a lick of paint such as, "Do I have the mental fortitude to complete such a time consuming task?" or, "Can I do this without managing to cover the whole staircase in paint?" and, "Am I ins
04/11/2019
Plans for over 600 homes in south-east London have been approved for development. This project will see Transport for London (TfL) and Notting Hill Genesis work together as part of the Kidbrooke Partnership LLP joint venture to deliver the new homes in Kidbrooke. Designed by Glenn Howells Archit
04/11/2019
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has named a contractor to deliver its repairs and maintenance service. ENGIE has secured the £60 million contract, which will see the firm provide responsive repairs, adaptations, void works and estate management services to 9,800 homes across the south of th
04/11/2019
A major refurbishment project at an independent cinema in Nottingham is set to move forward with new funding. The Broadway venue has secured £499,744 as part of the Arts Council England's National Lottery funded Small Capital programme. This funding will allow work to start on the project in 202
04/11/2019
Amey Defence Services has almost doubled the 33% target set by government for the amount companies should spend with SMEs. The business reported a spend of almost £340 million, 61.4% of its total, with small businesses across the UK last year. This decision to publish its spend data represents a
04/11/2019
Young schoolchildren in Lincolnshire have discovered the range of options available within the construction industry at a recent event. The Lincoln Group Training Association (LGTA), in conjunction with Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Lincolnshire & Rutland EBP (education business
04/11/2019
Interserve has secured its spot on a £30 billion construction works and associated services framework. The Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework has been developed to allow construction firms the chance to bid for work on government projects over the next seven years. The Construction Works an
04/11/2019
A call has been issued for greater adoption of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in an attempt to strengthen flood mitigation efforts across the UK. This comes after the Welsh government enforced new legislation making SuDS mandatory on all new developments as part of 'Schedule 3 to the Flood an
04/11/2019
Window and door foam sealants will suffer "little" impact from Brexit in 2020, a leading industry firm has predicted. ISO-Chemie spoke about the future of the sector, voicing expectations that there will be growth in 2020. The company's sales and operations manager for UK & ROI, Andy Swift belie
04/11/2019
McLaren has hosted a local brownies group at its Castle Quay Waterfront site in Banbury. The Castle Quay development will deliver a new restaurant and leisure offering for Banbury, anchored by Lidl, The Light Cinema and a Premier Inn hotel. The new development will act as a link between neighbouri
04/11/2019
Russell Roof Tiles has brought its Lothian pitched roofing tiles to Northamptonshire for the first time. Bertone Manor adopted the Autumn Stone tiles for its mixture of three, four and five-bedroom homes. Working closely with Britain's biggest housebuilder, Barratt Homes and its roofing contractor
01/11/2019
Grantham town centre has become the latest location to welcome a new Savoy cinema. The cinema, Savoy's fifth development, was delivered as part of a regeneration project by South Kesteven District Council. Contractor G F Tomlinson led the project, which saw the delivery of a 20,000 sq ft scheme h
01/11/2019
A Balfour Beatty initiative which focuses on bolstering employees with knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for commercial success has secured recognition from royalty. The firm's Commercial Development Programme was commended by HRH Princess Royal at the Princess Royal Training Awards earlier
01/11/2019
The development of the Trent Vale Trail in Nottinghamshire is taking shape with the launch of a new phase. Work has commenced on the next section of the trail, which will extend from the existing path from Newark. When complete, the project will deliver a route from the north of Newark to the Duk
01/11/2019
A joint venture between Interserve and PAE has been boosted with a major contract extension. The firms' Landmarc Support Services will continue to work with the Ministry of Defence under a new contract. This will see Landmarc extend its partnership with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation to
01/11/2019
A new outdoor calisthenics gym has been shaped in south London with a host of recycled knives. Contractor Spadeoak completed the project in a park in Brixton. The company was supported by Steel Warriors, a charity that aims to reduce the number of young people carrying knives in the UK through mel
01/11/2019
Kier has secured a spot on a new Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework aimed at helping shape public sector construction. The £30 billion framework is the first ever government-led construction arrangement for the whole public sector to use to find companies to help build new schools, hospital
01/11/2019
The Environment Agency has completed the third phase of work to raise the banks of the Ouse Washes Flood Storage Reservoir. This project involves raising the Middle Level Barrier Bank (MLBB) and part of the South Level Barrier Bank (SLBB) to maintain the level of protection provided to more than 2
01/11/2019
Leading external wall insulation system designer Sto UK has launched a new cladding solution. The company has introduced StoBrick, a brick cladding solution for use with mineral-fibre based insulation systems. It gives architects a greater opportunity to incorporate genuine clay brick finishes int
01/11/2019
Over the past few months Cromwell Wood has been seeing an increase in the work load in regard to construction materials supply, recycling activity and the preparation of sites for housing. We are currently involved in three sites for housing that require remediation within the West Yorkshire conurba
01/11/2019
One Benjamin Street, situated directly opposite Farringdon Station on the corner of Turnmill Street, is a fabulous new build with mixed use accommodation comprising retail and commercial space as well as residential penthouse apartments. The prominent site, owned by The Girdler's Company for some
