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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for March 2019
29/03/2019
A multi-use development has been completed in London's St James's district, boosting office, retail and restaurant space in the area. Skanska completed work on The Marq for its client The Crown Estate. The project saw 35,000 sq ft of office space delivered over the first to sixth floors with 11,
29/03/2019
Two Leeds sites built by Caddick Construction have been recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony. The Considerate Constructors' Scheme National Site Awards were held on Wednesday 27 March, celebrating the top 11% of registered construction sites out of the thousands of entries. The £
29/03/2019
Student accommodation space has increased in Southampton with the delivery of a new 435-bed development. Morgan Sindall completed the Vita Student complex in Portswood as part of an overall scheme which involved extensive communal areas. These included a tiered cinema room, private dining room, a
29/03/2019
A new automotive hub has been built in Coventry, bringing the latest technology to deliver engine testing and research into sustainable power concepts. Built by Willmott Dixon, the Centre for Advanced Low-Carbon Propulsion Systems (C-ALPS) houses some of the most advanced test facilities currently
29/03/2019
A project led by ISG and Manchester City Council has been recognised at this year's Offsite Construction Awards. The Beaver Road Primary School was named Education Project of the Year 2019 at the ceremony in London. The Offsite Construction Awards celebrate the best in precision building design
29/03/2019
BAM Construction has secured a contract to refurbish an empty office site in Bradford. The £10.5 million project will see a 1980s office block and its adjoining conference centre transformed into new facilities for the Bronte Girls Academy. The 5,000m² teaching and sports facilities will provide
29/03/2019
Stepnell has welcomed 20 construction and trade students to a number of high-profile building sites across Leicester. The students were offered hands-on work experience on five major projects within the commercial, conservation, education and health sectors. Over the last three months, the stude
29/03/2019
Scaffolding is an integral requirement in most construction projects. For scaffolding to be safe and useful, its design should be practical and
29/03/2019
Cleanroom system manufacturer, Puracore Cleanrooms, has announced its participation in Interphex, one of the leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and manufacturing trade shows. The three-day event will be held from 02-04 April, 2019 at the Javits Centre, New York. Puracore will be exhibiting alo
29/03/2019
With the doom and gloom over Brexit there are one or two little rays of sunshine for environmental engineering firm Cromwell Wood. The dry mild weather has allowed work to begin in our clients' quarries and housing developments around the north of England. The weather has been kind to excavatio
28/03/2019
A regeneration scheme to transform St Albans city centre is moving forward following the selection of a preferred bidder. Morgan Sindall Construction is to deliver the project under a pre-construction services agreement. The scheme will form part of the Civic Centre Opportunities Site (CCOS) red
28/03/2019
Heathrow has revealed its shortlist of 18 locations that are competing to become an offsite construction centre to help deliver the airport's expansion plans. A longlist of 65 sites was whittled down following a nationwide tour last year and a pre-qualified questionnaire. Some of the sites still
28/03/2019
A new British military hangar has been officially opened in Cyprus. Built by Interserve, the £605,000 hangar is located at Kingsfield airfield in the Eastern Sovereign Base Area. The Commander of the British Forces in Cyprus, Major General James Illingworth OBE, who unveiled the new facility, sa
28/03/2019
Aggregate Industries has won a supply contract for a new state-of-the-art campus in Essex. Leyden Springs School caters for pupils aged 3-19 who have complex learning difficulties or are on the Autistic spectrum. The school is expanding to meet increasing demand, which will see it entirely rebuilt
28/03/2019
nmcn has reported an annual increase of £340.45 million in revenue for 2018. The firm's financial results for the year also show a cash balance increase of 96% to £33.35m, as well as a reduced average payment period to 38 creditor days. Operating profit before tax also went up 500% to £6.02m in 2
28/03/2019
Kier has completed work on a £4 million extension project for a school in Essex. The new extension was officially opened at Elsenham CE Primary School on Tuesday 26 March. The standalone building has been built to respond to the needs of modern education spaces with large windows inviting natural
28/03/2019
The number of new UK homes registered in February 2019 has fallen by 7% from the same month of last year, according to the latest NHBC figures. Approximately 10,721 new homes were registered by the UK's housebuilders and developers in February, with 7,550 in the private sector and 3,171 in the aff
28/03/2019
Plans to build a new cancer centre at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle have taken a major step forward with a new appointment. GRAHAM has been selected to deliver the new centre for North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust under a £18.3 million contract. It will include an 18-bay chemoth
28/03/2019
International castors manufacturer TENTE has cemented its support for environmentally friendly solutions with its range of products.
28/03/2019
When it comes to fitting a new loft hatch, whether it is a direct replacement or if you are looking to change the size of your current structural opening (hole in the ceiling), Trade Access Panels can provide bespoke insulated Loft Hatches to suit almost any requirement, including both Fire or Non-F
27/03/2019
A key office development in Leicester city centre is set for early completion in July 2019. The office element of the Great Central Square mixed-use development will offer up to 33,000 sq ft of Grade A offices. They will be located next to two newly constructed hotels and public realm areas. T
27/03/2019
London's electricity network has been boosted with an annual £600 million investment from UK Power Networks. The company has completed major works which are enabling redevelopment of the Greenwich Peninsula, Nine Elms, Kidbrooke and White City, plus flagship projects such as Crossrail, the Thames
27/03/2019
Wilmott Dixon has trialled a cutting-edge robotic exoskeleton system during its Open Doors week. The firm's Open Doors week allows attendees the chance to see behind the scenes at major live construction sites. This programme included a visit to the £22.7 million University of Birmingham Teaching
27/03/2019
Plans are moving forward for a £17 million custody facility for Nottinghamshire Police with the appointment of property and construction consultancy Gleeds. Gleeds will serve as project manager, cost manager and mechanical & electrical advisor on the project. The new facility will be located at
27/03/2019
A plant has deployed a new dumper at Sellafield to help strengthen safety at the nuclear site. Wacker Neuson's six-tonne Dual View dumper was offered for the site after going into production earlier this year. Designed to enhance visibility and eliminate blind spots, Wacker Neuson's revolutionar
27/03/2019
Interserve Group has continued its contract success in Dubai after securing another series of fit out works. The group's subsidiary Khansaheb will deliver the £7m (AED34.7m) contract to fit out of a group of restaurants and suites within the Wafi Hotel & Mall extension. The project is being comp
27/03/2019
The Wates Group has appointed Emily Westcott as its new Chief of Staff. Emily has been with the company for nine years, with her most recent role being Financial Controller for SES Engineering Services, the Group's specialist M&E business. In her new role, she will work with Chief Executive Davi
27/03/2019
Construction work has commenced to deliver a new dual carriageway on the A421. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is completing the £28.5 million project to help link Junction 13 of the M1 motorway with Milton Keynes. Work will involve transforming a three kilometre stretch of the A421 into dual carri
27/03/2019
A number of multifamily and student housing properties from Balfour Beatty Communities have won 2018 top-rated awards. Fifteen Balfour Beatty Homes received the accolade from ApartmentRatings.com. The awards are based on community reviews and ratings on the site gathered throughout 2018. "We're
27/03/2019
Cembrit has launched a new through-coloured cladding board. Patina Rough complements the original Patina with its directional grain surface, to offer architects and specifiers a desirable choice of premium cladding for a wide variety of external applications. "The overwhelmingly positive recepti
26/03/2019
A flagship £22.3 million building has been completed at Teeside University as part of a new UK centre of excellence for biosciences set to open later this year. The new National Horizons Centre, the University's research, teaching and training facility, was delivered by Wates Construction over a y
26/03/2019
McLaren Construction has landed a job to deliver new £26.7m headquarters for software company Metaswitch. The new five-storey commercial office building will be located in Enfield, north London, comprising a ground-floor reception with café, a state-of-the-art data centre, a rooftop conference cen
26/03/2019
Global firm Beijing Construction Engineering Group International (BCEGI) has signed a deal to bring forward development plans for Bolton's Crompton Place Shopping Centre. The £250 million programme includes plans to convert the shopping centre and surrounding area into a new retail, leisure, office
26/03/2019
A topping out ceremony has been held to celebrate a major milestone at a £350 million hospital development near Cwmbran in Wales. Contractor Laing O'Rourke was joined by Vaughan Gething AM, Minister for Health and Social Services to mark construction reaching the highest point at The Grange Univer
26/03/2019
London Concrete has supported an exclusive development in London with the second largest continuous pour in its history. Careys Civil Engineering poured 5000m3 of ready mix concrete for the One Nine Elms development in London. The London Concrete material forms the basement raft of the 56-storey
26/03/2019
Plans have been green lit for a landmark development scheme in Brighton. The Longley Industrial Estate will be transformed into the seaside city's first Build To Rent (BTR) scheme. The project is being delivered by Legal & General and will provide over 200 homes for elective renters in a central
26/03/2019
UK architectural panels supplier Vivalda Group has been recognised in a prestigious Financial Times list. The company was ranked 110 in FT's 1,000-strong list of Europe's fastest growing, innovative businesses in 2019. The FT100 is compiled annually by the respected newspaper with help from Stat
26/03/2019
Construction work has commenced on a new housing development in Nettleham, Lincolnshire. Work is progressing on the access road, which will be complete by Daniel Charles Construction in six months. Local firm Truelove Property & Construction is delivering the new site, which will house 68 new th
26/03/2019
Off-Grid PowerPack is an off-grid power system that is easy to transport and quick to deploy. Designed for operating low power AC or DC equipment, everything you need to provide a remote power source is neatly fitted into a single, pallet-sized box. In less than an hour, it is now possible to set up
26/03/2019
Preston-based paving contractor Progress Driveways offers a full range of landscaping solutions and services. The company can deliver resin bound, resin bonded or tarmacadam driveways, as well as groundworks and ancillary services.
25/03/2019
Work is underway on the first phase of a £60 million extension at Manchester's Citylabs campus. Citylabs 2.0, a 92,000 sq ft development, was designed by architects Sheppard Robson and will be delivered by Sir Robert McAlpine under a £22 million contract. The project is being delivered via a Jo
25/03/2019
Kier has landed a design and build contract for a new school in Walsall. The £7.2 million Yew Tree Primary School will consist of a two-storey building, replacing one of the existing buildings on site, which is set to be demolished. The new state-of-the-art building will include six Infant class
25/03/2019
A £10 million upgrade project has been completed on tracks close to Peterborough station, allowing trains to travel at higher speeds. Network Rail replaced two sets of switches and crossings, the specialist equipment which allows trains to move from one track to another, at Fletton Junction, and w
25/03/2019
Interserve has landed a a £7m (AED34.7m) design, build and refurbishment contract in Dubai. The UK firm's subsidiary, Khansaheb will design, build and refurbish a 15-year-old hotel on behalf of Enaba Hospitality. The 255-room Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments will be upgraded with new guestrooms, sui
25/03/2019
Balfour Beatty has stepped up its efforts to promote Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology in the construction industry with a new automated solution. The UK firm is partnering with Leeds Beckett University, White Frog Publishing and Coventry University to develop a solution to tackle th
25/03/2019
Wates Living Space has signed a £3.5 million interim contract with Hammersmith & Fulham Council to deliver repairs and maintenance across its housing stock. The company will deliver improvements for 7,000 homes in the W11, W6 and W14 postcode areas of Hammersmith, starting on 01 April and running
25/03/2019
A total of 45 firms have secured a place on Fusion21's £800 million national Construction Works & Improvements Framework. The four-year framework, which goes live to the market on 01 April, will deliver capital works programmes with lots specific to housing, education, healthcare and the wider pub
25/03/2019
Former director general of the CBI and government minister Lord Digby Jones has been appointed as chairman of Lancashire-based raised access flooring specialists Metalfloor UK. Philip Preston, managing director at Metalfloor, said: "We're delighted and privileged to have secured the expertise of L
25/03/2019
UK architectural glass art supplier Andrew Moor Associates has been appointed as the specialist Art Consultants for Bahrain Airport. Under the new contract, the company will propose and organise simple but powerful glass artworks for the new Air Terminal that is opening at the end of 2019. Andrew
25/03/2019
The psychological and physiological effects of colour on the human psyche are well documented. Throughout history colour has been incorporated architecturally to boost public morale and improve the impact of development on the surrounding landscape. For the first residents of a new, affordable housi
22/03/2019
Highways England has appointed Costain to deliver a £125m upgrade scheme on the A19. The construction firm has worked with Highways England and local stakeholders to develop the design and delivery strategy. The improvements at Testo's roundabout will improve severe congestion and reduce drivers'
22/03/2019
SES Engineering Services has won a contract to deliver a £9m mechanical service scheme in London. The project will be delivered at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield's M7 commercial development in Stratford. The contract will see SES provide all shell and core, domestic and major plant services, includin
22/03/2019
The development of new student accommodation in Coventry is taking shape with the delivery of two tower cranes on site. UNINN Parkside Development's scheme will see 502 en-suite, mix of studio & cluster bedrooms constructed within three towers – six, 13 and 19-storeys high. The 19th floor will hou
22/03/2019
A joint venture team featuring UK construction giant Balfour Beatty has commenced work on a $4.9 billion (£3.7m) project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Automated People Mover (APM) project for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will feature a transportation system comprised of six
22/03/2019
A refurbished car park at Preston Bus Station has won a coveted industry award. The station won the MiPermit Inspiration category at this year's British Parking Awards (BPA). The renovation was carried out by Makers Construction on behalf of Lancashire County Council, utilising Sika concrete repa
22/03/2019
Woodhead Group has secured a place on two new frameworks, adding to its recent success on the Pagabo framework. The firm won a place on the Westworks Procurement Development and Construction DPS and was reappointed to the Blue Skies Contractor framework. The Westworks Procurement Development and
22/03/2019
What Are The Benefits Of Hiring A Construction Skip With Mackers? Thankfully, there are now more ways than ever to dispose of our waste. Household waste accumulates faster than we realise but with different avenues, including recycling, food and garden waste to name but a few, we aren't short of op
22/03/2019
Knowing that your tools and equipment are safe at all times is crucial – as is knowing they won't be damaged or vandalised. This is why we offer a range of anti-vandal units that will keep your belongings safe, even if the site is unsecured. So, when we talk about
22/03/2019
Euro Auctions, Europe's largest auction house of construction machinery and agricultural equipment, conducted the disposal sale of all assets of the hire group known as Hawk Plant Hire on 14-15 March 2019. Despite storm Gareth, and 75 mph winds, the crowds turned out in droves to be part of the eag
21/03/2019
ISO CHEMIE has launched new 3D BIM (Building Information Modelling) technology to meet the demand in large and complex fenestration projects across the UK. The foam tape sealing firm's new technology will enable architects and designers to integrate high quality scaled digital information around w
21/03/2019
An industrial development is taking shape in Merseyside as property company Network Space closes in on completion of the second phase. The first phase of the Mere Grange development in St Helens was completed in July 2018 and comprised 90,500 sq ft split across four individual buildings, ranging i
21/03/2019
Plans to transform an iconic Cardiff building into a new luxurious hotel have taken a major step forward with funding from Legal & General. The former Post Office building on Westgate Street is being transformed in a venture between the Welsh Rugby Union, Legal & General and Cardiff based property
21/03/2019
A redevelopment project has been completed in London's 'Tech-City', expanding an existing building to create 75,000 sq ft of new stand-out office and retail space. The work was delivered on Arnold House by Gilbert-Ash, with mechanical and electrical works completed by Irwin M&E. "Arnold House was
21/03/2019
Businesses across the UK have been urged to review their legionella risk strategy amid a recent update to the BS 8580-1 Water Quality standard. This updates comes as recent Public Health England figures show 123 cases involving potentially life-threatening Legionnaires' disease have already been re
21/03/2019
Perkins+Will has strengthened its London studio with a new associate principal. Jason Turner brings more than 25 years experience working in interior design to the role. He joined the firm in early March, having worked on interior projects for some of the world's largest corporations, from Faceb
20/03/2019
Designs have been unveiled for Bolton's first purpose-built, multi-generational Build to Rent (BTR) urban village. Developer Placefirst aims to transform Central Street car park in the town centre into the new £27.5 million development. Comprising four blocks, the village will include a mix of c
20/03/2019
Demolition work has commenced at RAF Lakenheath to ready the site for new US aircrafts in late 2021. A total of 18 buildings are being destroyed and replaced with a flight simulator facility, a maintenance unit, new hangars and storage facilities. Kier VolkerFitzpatrick will deliver the new state-
20/03/2019
A world-class centre for neurological research and treatments is to be built at University College London after final approval was granted by the university council. The £281 million project will see a new development constructed on the site of the Eastman Dental Hospital, housing both the UK Deme
20/03/2019
The companies behind Phase Two of the Brough Relief Road in East Riding, Yorkshire, have been recognised for their work at a prestigious awards ceremony. Engineering consultancy Pell Frischmann, local contractors CR Reynolds, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council won the Institution of Civil Engine
20/03/2019
The first phase of a major £32.8 million project at the new Braywick Leisure Centre in Maidenhead has been completed. Braywick Leisure Centre will replace the 40 year old Magnet Centre with the new facility featuring a 10-lane swimming pool, larger training and splash pools, a 200-station gym, fou
20/03/2019
Keller UK has been named as a finalist in three different categories at the Ground Engineering Awards 2019. The company's jet grouting work on the Thames Tideway site at Blackfriars Bridge with JV partners Ferrovial and Laing O'Rourke has been recognised in both the Technical Excellence and UK proj
20/03/2019
An event has taken place in Sunderland to support local students with an interest in a construction industry career. Sunderland College, Gentoo, Siglion and Sunderland Council were joined by ENGIE to support the event for the second year running. Work Discovery Sunderland is an annual work
20/03/2019
Leading sustainability assessment method BREEAM has launched a Pre-Approval process following a successful pilot scheme with its clients. The clients provided input about their building types, and how they have embedded BREEAM requirements into the design. Their feedback provided the basis for agr
20/03/2019
When assembling individual bearing components, the outer race, inner race, balls, and retainer all work together so that there is a controlled amount of internal clearance between the rings and balls. This radial play is necessary for proper operation, however, in most applications, it is also neces
20/03/2019
Chemique Adhesives has recently developed a new single-component, fast curing polyurethane sealing and bonding compound that is ideal for a variety of industries including construction, transportation, commercial manufacturing, modular construction and other areas where movement and vibration are of
19/03/2019
Concept images have been unveiled for the major transformation of Birmingham Moor Street station. West Midlands Rail Executive revealed the first look at the station, which includes options to more than double the size of the concourse from 910m2 to 2000m2 and introduce two new platforms to meet g
19/03/2019
Construction work has commenced on a new £400 million housing scheme in Leeds. The CEG-led project will see over 1,000 new homes and 400,000 sq ft of offices, retail, leisure and community spaces developed at Kirkstall Forge. Tolent is delivering the first residential phase on the scheme, which
19/03/2019
Plans have been proposed for a new warehouse development in Rotherham. Network Space Developments submitted a planning application for the new high-specification warehouse, with a decision expected in May 2019. The site, known as Woodhouse Link, will comprise four individual units, ranging from
19/03/2019
SES Engineering Services is progressing work on site at a commercial development in London. The engineering specialist is delivering £9 million mechanical works on the M7 development in Stratford on behalf of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. The contract will see SES provide all shell and core, domestic
19/03/2019
The first contractors have been announced for Severn Trent's AMP7 Capital Delivery Framework. The water company is investing circa £2bn in these projects, which will be carried out between 2020 and 2025. Severn Trent's framework consists of four lots. Successful contractors in Lot 1 (Design an
19/03/2019
A unique recycling project has been completed in Surrey to deliver a new waste processing building. Architects WDR & RT Taggart worked with Thornton Roofing on the project in Stanwell Moor. The factory is located on a five-hectare site at Oakleaf Farm Recycling, close to residential housing deve
19/03/2019
Kier Group has appointed former Carillion leader Andrew Davies as its new Chief Executive. Mr Davies, who has served as CEO of both Wates Group and Carillion, brings a host of experience to his new role. Prior to both positions, he spent over 28 years with BAE Systems plc, undertaking a range of
19/03/2019
Stepnell has secured the contract to develop a new managed workspace facility in Northampton. When complete, Vulcan Works will house 59 lettable units for creative enterprises in the area between Guildhall Road, Angel Street, Fetter Street and St John's Street. Vulcan Works is expected to support
15/03/2019
Plans have been launched for a major transformation of the historic Waltham Forest Town Hall Campus in London. The £150 million plans will see staff from 10 older, less efficient council offices across the borough move into new office space on the Town Hall Campus site. The land unlocked by this m
15/03/2019
The £1 million refurbishment of a historic but unusable building in Halifax has been completed. Since the beginning of the Croft Myl project in 2015, 40 local businesses have secured vibrant office space. Current tenants include Andys Man Club, Wright Angle Marketing, Kip Mcgrath, Zenith Wealth Ma
15/03/2019
Sika-Trocal has strengthened its team in the Midlands with the appointment of a new Area Technical Manager. Part of the Sika Group, Sika-Trocal provides flat roofing membranes that are suitable for a wide range of applications including new build, refurbishment, solar and green roof specifications
15/03/2019
Cembrit has played a part in the recent redevelopment of the East Stand at Twickenham stadium with the installation of its heavy duty board. KSS led the major redevelopment project as designer and architect, expanding the stand to offer six floors of stylish event space, including eight brand new
15/03/2019
A host of contractors have been appointed to the prestigious South Construction Framework. The £5.25 billion framework includes major firms like Kier, BAM and Wilmott Dixon across three lots. Other successful contractors include Galliford Try Building, ISG, Mace, McLaren, Midas, Morgan Sindall, Si
15/03/2019
Timber Focus Ltd, a leading wholesale timber supplier for the UK and Ireland supplying machined cladding, decking and flooring, has launched a new timber range of timber cladding and flooring under the SertiWOOD® range. This already supports its strong range of machined softwoods and burnt charred c
14/03/2019
An ambitious regeneration scheme for Stevenage town centre is moving forward after a contract was agreed. Mace and Stevenage Borough Council are partnering on the project, which will see a whole new quarter of five distinct character areas created on the western side of the town centre. The £350 m
14/03/2019
REL Building Services has landed a contract to deliver M&E works on a new £34 million teaching block at Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) in Twickenham. The five storey-development, led by ISG, spans around 161,000 sq ft and will include business incubation space, a 160-seat theatre, art gallery,
14/03/2019
A new £2 million communal building is set to open in Kent Science Park this month, providing all tenants with new cafeteria and conference facilities. The HUB, located alongside the site's Japanese gardens, will accommodate up to 170 people in its theatre-style meeting space. It can also be config
14/03/2019
Balfour Beatty has been appointed as the preferred bidder for a major Network Rail contract. The construction giant won an 80% share in the £1.5 billion Central Track Alliance, which will be responsible for the development, design and delivery of track renewals and crossings, as well as associated
14/03/2019
Horbury Property Services has strengthened its business with a new senior appointment. Mark Jagger is joining the repairs, maintenance and compliance company as Senior Estimator. He brings experience working as a Senior Estimator at Interserve Power for two and a half years, leading projects for
14/03/2019
Payroll service provider Optimum Pay is spearheading a campaign for growth with the relocation of its headquarters. The company is bringing its expertise under one roof in the £260,000 move to Crewe Business Park, creating about 20 new jobs in the process. Its current team of nine will now be based
13/03/2019
Proposals have been submitted for a £90 million logistics hub in Leicestershire, which would bring 2,000 new jobs to the area. The 30-hectare site is close to Junction 21 of the M1 and lies to the east of the M1 and south west of the Enderby Park and Ride. The Drummond Estate and partner Landcha
13/03/2019
Plans have been submitted for a £65 million residential development in Leeds comprising 349 new 'build to rent' apartments. The piazza-style development will include 18- and 22-storey tower blocks, along with a below ground level car park, community hub, refuse, cycle storage with a 'specialist' c
13/03/2019
Wates has planted 1,000 trees in Luton to help tackle the carbon emissions caused by its construction work. A total of 20 employees from the company's Luton office planted the trees at Lewsey Park. While offsetting the carbon emissions created during Wates' projects in Bedfordshire and its surro
13/03/2019
A luxury development in Mayfair has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a contractor. ISG won the contract to deliver the shell and core construction of The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. The £50 million project is being delivered at 22 Hanover Square on behalf of Clived
13/03/2019
GRAHAM has commenced work on a multi-million pound expansion project at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton. The hospital's state-of-the-art pathology centre will be expanded adjacent to the south entrance, housing a number of centralised pathology services. The building will provide a central pa
13/03/2019
Yorkshire-based construction and property firm, Caddick Group has continued to increase its profit with a record turnover of £226 million, despite the ongoing effect of Brexit. In the company's annual report for the year ending 31 August 2018, pre-tax profits were £11m and group-wide turnover grew
12/03/2019
Mace and Dragados have joined the HS2 team at London Euston, completing the roster of major contractors at the landmark terminus. The joint venture will serve as a Construction Partner, working with HS2 Ltd and the station designers, to coordinate the building of the new station, including platfor
12/03/2019
BMV JV has partnered with a national homelessness charity to employ homeless people for work on the M5 Oldbury Viaduct. The joint venture between BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, and VolkerFitzpatrick is delivering the refurbishment work on behalf of Highways England. Crisis, the home
12/03/2019
Galliford Try's North East arm has transitioned into a new base in order to facilitate growth. The business has moved from its base in Washington to a Team Valley site. They are leasing a 6,000 sq ft office space from UK Land Estates, on its flagship estate, which boasts better connectivity, incr
12/03/2019
Pulse is celebrating its continuing plans for national growth with an exciting company rebrand. The multi-disciplinary property consultancy firm is rebranding with a refreshed set of values, vision, and positioning which has seen Pulse lose the 'Associates' element of its original name. James Pea
12/03/2019
Property management company Howard Group has hosted an exclusive site tour of a new business space in Cambridge. The Works, located at the heart of Unity Campus Cambridge, will provide up to 63,000 sq ft of flexible modern business space with suites available from 7,500 sq ft. Local councillors f
12/03/2019
AET Flexible Space has recently completed the supply and commissioning of underfloor air conditioning equipment for the new ninth floor at 55 Gresham Street situated near the Guildhall in the heart of the City. The 84,038 sq ft, eight-storey building was acquired in 2014 by Angelo Gordon and Belta
11/03/2019
The site of the former Holloway Prison in London is to be transformed into a new major housing development. Local housing association Peabody acquired the site, with plans in place to bring over 1,000 new homes to the area. The 10-acre site will also include green spaces, places to play, local s
11/03/2019
Tottenham Hotspur have announced that their new stadium will officially open next month after a string of delays. The new ground will host a Premier League match at the the beginning of April. If Brighton win their FA Cup quarter-final match, Tottenham will play Crystal Palace on Wednesday 03 Ap
11/03/2019
A school in Odiham, Hampshire, has been upgraded with a new £6 million block. Robert May's School has benefitted from six new teaching rooms, a new library, reception area and additional office space. This work has increased the capacity of the school by 150 places to 1,350 pupils. The front entr
11/03/2019
Costain CEO Andrew Wyllie CBE is set to step down and hand over the position to Alex Vaughn. Andrew, who has spent 14 years as CEO at Costain, is leaving to pursue a non-executive career. He recently took up the presidency of the Institution of Civil Engineers and is a non-executive director of Yo
11/03/2019
Interserve has secured a number of multi million pound contracts in the United Arab Emirates. The company's subsidiary, Adyard Group, will deliver the £9.6 million ($12.4m) works for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on a range of offshore and gas processing projects. Adyard Group operates
11/03/2019
Staticus has landed a major contract as part of the final stages of a major redevelopment programme in Tottenham Hale. Property developer Anthology London appointed the firm as the façade contractor for the 32-storey Tottenham Hale tower. Designed by Hawkins\Brown Architects, the 107-meter-high
08/03/2019
A collection of 10 new homes have been delivered on a historic site in St Albans, marking the city's first residential development in seven years. Contractor Morgan Sindall delivered the Oak Tree Gardens Scheme on the site of the former Museum of St Albans (MOSTA), Hatfield Road, which relocated t
08/03/2019
Story Contracting has appointed Emma Porter as its new Construction Director. Emma, an 11-year industry professional, is returning to the company following a stint in Advisory Services at Arup. She said: "I feel a huge amount of loyalty, pride and responsibility for Story Contracting, particularl
08/03/2019
Property, construction and infrastructure consultancy, Pick Everard has hosted a round table event on the issues impacting gender equality to celebrate International Women's Day. IWD 2019, today, 08 March, is focusing on the theme of 'balance for better'. More 20 than senior delegates gathered f
08/03/2019
A-Plant has been recognised as the 'Access Rental Company of the Year' at a prestigious international awards ceremony. The UK equipment hire company won the accolade at the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPA) in Dubai on 06 March. The annual awards, organised by Access International an
08/03/2019
Welding solutions provider Fronius UK has announced plans to host its fourth Open House in Milton Keynes. The company will hold the 'performance' themed event at its Technology Centre on Wednesday 15 May, opening its doors for visitors wanting to find out how they can fast-track to a higher perform
08/03/2019
Independent pallet racking and commercial storage installation company, Assure Build has completed a new project on a sloped floor. The company installed pallet racking on a steep slope. If the slope was not quite so severe pallet rack shims would be used to fill the gap between the upright and th
07/03/2019
Interserve has transformed the Rotherham Interchange transport hub, increasing the space for modern and electric vehicles. The £12 million refurbishment also included upgrades to the car park, new cladding, surfacing, and the delivery of improved pedestrian routes. The contractor delivered the pr
07/03/2019
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been boosted with the recent delivery of a new 21st century fire station and training centre in Ramsgate. Fire crews have now moved from the town's previous station in Effingham Street, which had been home to the fire service for 113 years. The new two-storey fire
07/03/2019
ISG has joined the 5% Club as part of its focus to offer more employment opportunities for trainees, apprentices and graduates. The 5% Club is a pan-industry, employer-led organisation which lobbies UK businesses to ensure at least 5% of their workforce are in 'earn and learn' positions. As a new
07/03/2019
Mecalac has revealed the new updated version of its MBR-71 single drum pedestrian roller. The firm unveiled the product at this year's Executive Hire Show in Coventry, 05-06 February. The all-new model has been redesigned to incorporate hydrostatic drive, bringing greater flexibility and ease of
07/03/2019
UK construction giant Balfour Beatty has landed a contract to restore the former Royal Infirmary hospital in Edinburgh. The £70 million works will be completed to deliver a new major education hub for the University of Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Futures Institute development will include multiple
07/03/2019
School can be a stressful time for a lot of students, and classrooms can quickly become boring spaces for them. This is why many teachers choose to decorate their classrooms. Creating a learning space that is as friendly and inviting as possible is sure to help your students to engage more with yo
06/03/2019
Yorkshire-based family-run construction and property development business, Caddick Group (Caddick) has reported a record turnover of £226m, in its annual report for the year ended 31st August 2018, with pre-tax profits of £11m. Group-wider turnover climbed by 49% from last year while pre-tax profit
06/03/2019
ACS Construction Group were originally appointed as the lead subcontractor to provide the design and construction of the drainage, road infrastructure, street lighting and signage required for the initial phase of development at Integra 61, Durham. Following the insolvency of the original main con
06/03/2019
ReAgent Chemical Services has tripled its manufacturing space with the opening of its new eco-friendly facility. Standing at 38,000 square foot, the new premises has been entirely built-to-spec to offer the most efficient, high quality and environmentally friendly service to customers. Located on 1
06/03/2019
Industrial lifting specialist SLG Group UK has further expanded the Hymo range of mast-driven lifts (MDLs) for industrial applications, with a new model providing safe, vibration-free lifting for loads of up to 1500kg. The MDL 015350-1S boasts a loading surface of 1650 x 1200mm, with total travel o
06/03/2019
With a recent report from the Resolution Foundation claiming one in three millennials will never own their own home, the build to rent market is seeing a boom. In particular, modern buildings with an extensive range of products and services on offer are enticing young professionals to live in luxury
06/03/2019
Whether you need added corrosion resistance or simply want to change the appearance of your part, we can offer a wide range of finishing processes to ensure that your retaining rings and springs perform the way that they need to in your application. Below is a list of some of the more common choices
05/03/2019
Kier has announced plans to launch a landmark apprenticeship bursary. The 'Kick-Start' Bursary is the first to be offered in the built environment, and will support apprentices who may benefit from additional financial support to enter or continue their journey in the workplace. It will be open t
05/03/2019
Britcon has announced two new appointments in Yorkshire. Jen Ashworh will join the building and civil engineering firm's Wakefield office to help drive business development. She is a qualified town planner with over 12 years' experience working with public and private sector clients on a variety
05/03/2019
A number of Metal Technology systems have been deployed on a new state-of-the-art student accommodation scheme in Cardiff. Capital Quarter Cardiff, located in the centre of the city, consists of two multi-level blocks linked by an architect-designed landscape scheme. The blocks feature 544 self-co
05/03/2019
Legal & General has acquired a 13% stake in UK electric vehicle charge point operator, Pod Point. The investment comes through the company's Future Cities business in an effort to create sustainable communities with good employment opportunities, high quality and varied housing in a digitally-conn
05/03/2019
Challenge Europe has announced the availability of industrial screws in metric sizes to ISO and DIN standards. The company also revealed they are now stocking imperial to BSI and ANSI, with other national/international standards available to order from recognised high quality international manufac
05/03/2019
Dart Vacuum is Europe's leading supplier of vacuum cups and pads. We hold 1000's of vacuum pads and cups in stock and can make any cup or pad to order. The vacuum cups shown throughout our site represent some of the finest solutions to applications involving the use of vacuum in the world. Most of
04/03/2019
Caddick Construction has appointed a new group of trainee site managers, including former rugby union prop Lee Imiolek. 28-year-old Lee is venturing into a new career after a recurring back injury forced him to end his rugby career. The Yorkshire Carnegie RUFC player is now currently working on
04/03/2019
Interserve is shining a spotlight on its apprentice programme to help promote this year's National Apprenticeship Week. Taking place from 04-08 March, National Apprenticeship Week celebrates apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy. Helen
04/03/2019
Four companies have been announced as the recipients of Network Rail and Innovate UK's £300,000 grant for collaborative research and development. Entrants were tasked with developing solutions relevant to rail that apply automated design to track layout, overhead line electrification, traction pow
04/03/2019
Transport for London's Commissioner Mike Brown MVO has been appointed as the new chair of the Transport Infrastructure Efficiency Taskforce (TIET) with immediate effect. The taskforce aims to implement the Transport Infrastructure Efficiency Strategy (TIES), a collaboration between the Department
04/03/2019
Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe (CEE) is to display three new editions to its product range at this year's BAUMA exhibition in Munich, 08-14 April. The company will showcase the ViO82 (with ViPPS2i hydraulics), ViO80-2PB (with articulated boom) and ViO23-6 (with zero-offset), as well as other
04/03/2019
Whether you need added corrosion resistance or simply want to change the appearance of your part, we can offer a wide range of finishing processes to ensure that your retaining rings and springs perform the way that they need to in your application. Below is a list of some of the more common choices
01/03/2019
Oxford University's new Biochemistry building is set to enter its final phase of construction, more than 10 years since the project began. UK firm Laing O'Rourke has landed the contract to complete the building, after the company successfully delivered the first phase of work back in 2008. The c
01/03/2019
A new construction app has been launched offering industry members practical advice on how to manage a range of protected species commonly encountered on construction sites. The Working with Wildlife app includes information on species like badgers, bats, birds, dormice, great crested newts, otters
01/03/2019
Construction work has commenced on site to deliver a new student accommodation development in Leeds. The Refinery scheme progressed after local developer Gregory Property Group announced forward funding from Curlew. The £30 million plus development will include 407 beds comprising studios and be
01/03/2019
The Southern Link Road project in Worcester is set to move forward after securing almost £55 million of government funding. The road will help cut congestion in the area by improving access to the M5, Birmingham International Airport and Worcestershire Parkway Station. It is also expected to creat
01/03/2019
A total of 140 employees from Caddick Construction are to benefit from a new tailored health and wellbeing programme. The firm agreed a partnership with health and wellness provider hero, which will deliver the programme. Caddick Construction Managing Director Andrew Murray said: "Our employees a
01/03/2019
UK construction firm nmcn is driving demand for apprentices nationwide amid recent news apprenticeship figures are still falling. The latest government statistics show apprenticeship figures are falling 15% behind pre-levy figures. More than 10% of employees at nmcn are currently participating i
01/03/2019
Södra Wood has donated a range of timber materials to support an award-winning timber workshop at London Metropolitan University. The annual award-winning workshop for the School of Architecture takes place in February each year, with Södra serving as a 2019 sponsor. Second year undergraduate arc
01/03/2019
When ISH'19 opens its doors in Frankfurt in Week 11, the team from FabricAir is ready to show the world of HVAC professionals a new innovative solution that allows two separate airflow solutions to unite in the same duct. Drop by hall 8, booth no. K60 to see the newcomer along with new custom colour
01/03/2019
Excel Modular has over 40 years of experience in the supply of Modular Buildings, Portable Cabins, Anti-vandal Units and Containers. The company has recently launched its live stock list online, available
