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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for July 2019
31/07/2019
The Hertfordshire town of Harpenden is set to offer locals a host of new leisure and cultural facilities courtesy of a £17 million construction project. National contractor Willmott Dixon is working with a St Albans District Council to introduce a new leisure and cultural centre in the area. This
31/07/2019
Wates has launched a new Diversity and Inclusion Plan which aims to tackle gender imbalance and create a workforce more reflective of society. The construction company's #WatesTogether blueprint reveals aims to create a workforce with 60% men, 40% women, 20% BAME, 3% with a disability and 5% LGBTQ
31/07/2019
Eighty of the UK's top construction leaders are set to compete for a number of major industry accolades at this year's Construction Manager of the Year Awards. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) revealed the final shortlist for 2019, recognising individuals in 11 categories including Schoo
31/07/2019
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held to celebrate the beginning of construction on a new school in Norfolk. Morgan Sindall Construction commenced work on the project, which will see a new £8 million facility built on Coachmakers Way in the village of Hethersett near Norwich. Designed by NPS
31/07/2019
The 60 London Wall construction project has reached the highest point of construction. Contractor Skanska hosted a topping out ceremony at the London mixed-use development to mark the milestone. Those in attendance included aSalle Investment Management, Citygrove and members of the design and co
31/07/2019
The Department for Education has appointed a contractor to deliver a new special free school in Sheffield. Interserve will design and build the new £5.6m Discovery Special Academy, representing the ninth school build project the firm has secured this year. The 80-place school will provide educat
31/07/2019
Leader UK distributor of façades systems, Vivalda Group has acquired MSP Scotland. The Cumbernauld-based manufacturer is being taken over by Vivalda as it strengthens its position in the UK cladding sector. MSP will continue to trade under its brand and secure the 50 current roles in Cumbernauld
31/07/2019
Significant trends across the European plastic pipe value chain, cost-competitiveness of PVC pipes and best practices for their installation will be some of the key topics for debate by a host of European experts at the first PVC4Pipes conference to be held on 17 September 2019 in Bologna, Italy. E
30/07/2019
A £1 billion housing regeneration project in London has taken a major step forward. Led by Havering Council and Wates Residential, the project aims to double the amount of council rented accommodation and more than double the number of affordable homes with around 5,200 high quality homes over the
30/07/2019
A new housing development along the waterfront in Manchester is set to bring 201 apartments to the area. The build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in New Islington, East Manchester, comprises 64 one-bedroom, 127 two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom apartments. It also includes 64 car parking spaces, a 24/7 conci
30/07/2019
Experienced industry professional and former Business Development Director at Bouygues, Mike Naylor is set to join McLaren. Mike will take on the newly formed role of Development and Partnerships Director to help McLaren increase its stake in the public sector, primarily through joint ventures and
30/07/2019
A new apartment complex in the Wood Wharf district of London has been officially topped out. The Canary Wharf Group development, One Park Drive, has reached its full height of 215 metres ahead of its scheduled completion next year. Comprising 483 apartments, the landmark Wood Wharf development f
30/07/2019
The final phase of the £400m regeneration scheme in Cardiff is set move forward after a number of contracts were exchanged. Cardiff Central Square will include a new Bus Station; 318 Build to Rent (BTR) apartments; and 100,000 sq ft of Grade A office space as part of its final major element. Leg
30/07/2019
Developer Godwin is set to deliver 60 new build-to-rent (BTR) homes in Doncaster. The company's investment firm, Godwin Capital acquired the site in Watch House Lane to deliver the new properties. The homes will consist of two and three bedroom houses specifically for the rental market. Godwin
30/07/2019
During two days, the NEC in Birmingham will bring together 3,500 flood professionals to the world's largest exhibition entirely devoted to presenting strategies and groundbreaking technology to widespread flooding problems, The Flood Expo. Your free ticket will gain you access to all the Keynotes
30/07/2019
The final component deliveries to Clocaenog Wind Farm in Wales have been completed. With the first of the deliveries taking place at the beginning of January, for the past six months Collett & Sons Ltd has been travelling the 70 mile route from Ellesmere Port to Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm, steadil
29/07/2019
Plans to build Europe's tallest observation wheel in Newcastle have been approved. Developer World Wheel Company will deliver a 140-metre wheel and visitor attraction at Spillers Quay, which will include a large LED screen, a three-storey family entertainment centre and three two-storey units cont
29/07/2019
Plans are moving forward for a £78 million upgrade project on the M6 at Walsall. The project will see a new junction built at Walsall to replace the bridges over the motorway. This junction 10 will increase capacity at the traffic bottleneck and improve safety, bringing smoother journeys for the
29/07/2019
Royal Liberty School in Romford is set to expand as part of a £20 million construction project. Contractor Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver the scheme, which will include the refurbishment and expansion of the school within the Grade Two listed Hare Hall on Upper Brentwood Road. Work
29/07/2019
UK construction firm Stepnell has commenced work on a new housing project in Rugby. The scheme, which has been fully developed, built and managed by Stepnell, will see the development of two semi-detached houses and a bungalow. Stepnell has owned the Rugby site for more than 50 years, which previ
29/07/2019
The world's leading forest certification system, the International Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), has commemorated a major milestone this year. PEFC's certification systems are recognised in 51 countries across the world and more than 300 million hectares of forest a
29/07/2019
Construction firm Costain has secured its place back on the live Prompt Payment Code. The company was removed from the list earlier this year due to paying suppliers late on a persistent basis. Since its removal, Costain has demonstrated "real and fast progress". It is now the first of the 17 co
29/07/2019
John Sisk & Son has secured a contract to deliver a 30-storey mixed-use tower in London. On behalf of property developer Rockwell, the firm will rejuvenate a derelict site on West India Dock Road in Canary Wharf to make way for a 400-bedroom hotel and 66 private residential units. The scheme will a
29/07/2019
National contractor McLaren has secured its place on seven lots of the £5 billion London Construction Programme (LCP) framework. The framework is open to all Public Sector Organisations in London and the home counties. McLaren's lots enable it to work with councils to deliver a range of residentia
29/07/2019
A historic building in Merseyside has been transformed into a new apartment complex, complete with MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) units. The project involved the conversion of the 'Ogden's Tobacco' building in Everton into 19 apartments, retaining many of its historic features, in
29/07/2019
To some, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may seem unnecessary, but there are many reasons why so many construction firms are stringent on its application – and why H&S come down heavily on those contractors and sub-contractors who choose not to wear their protective clothing. We all deserve to
26/07/2019
Everton Football Club have unveiled designs for a new stadium in North Liverpool. The Premier League club have proposed to build a 52,000 capacity venue at a site on Bramley-Moore Dock. It will take inspiration from both the city's maritime history and from the club's rich heritage and tradition
26/07/2019
Plans for 2.5 million sq ft of office space at Manchester's £800 million mixed-used scheme, NOMA, have taken a major step forward. The first speculative office scheme has been green lit for the 20-acre neighbourhood, which will see around 200,000 sq ft of premium office space delivered. The appr
26/07/2019
Plans to regenerate the Bishopsgate Goodsyard in east London have reduced in height and scale following extensive consultation. The new revised plans were submitted for the 10 acre mixed-use scheme in Shoreditch, which also include the addition of new streets and a building for cultural space on B
26/07/2019
Construction work has commenced on a £9.4 million affordable housing development in south-east London. A ground-breaking ceremony was hosted by developers Wates Residential and Orbit to mark the occasion in Erith, Bexley. The West Street development will comprise of 42 mixed tenure affordable prop
26/07/2019
A new documentary programme on ITV is set to lift the lid on the UK water network. 'Sewer Men', follows waste water workers across Severn Trent's network as they unblock toilets and drains, going waist-deep in sewers clogged with wet wipes and fat. The first of two episodes aired last night, 25 Ju
26/07/2019
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the shortlist for this year's Construction Manager of the Year Awards (CMYA), which includes four senior Morgan Sindall employees. The annual awards celebrate those who are working to deliver outstanding examples of projects in the constructi
26/07/2019
National construction firm Galliford Try has cemented itself as a top employer for graduates and apprentices according to recent data. The company was listed second in the 'Larger Employer' category for apprentices, and fourth for graduates in TheJobCrowd's league table. The Group also ranked 93r
26/07/2019
Interserve has been named as one of six providers on a new £4 billion prison framework. The Ministry of Justice announced those accepted onto the Prison Operator Services Framework, which is part of the government's flagship programme to deliver up to 10,000 new, modern, and decent prison places.
26/07/2019
Construction work has commenced at the new Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in Canterbury. A ground-breaking ceremony was hosted at the site last week to mark the key milestone. Contractor Kier has been appointed to deliver the new facility, which will house 1,100 pupils and boast approximatel
26/07/2019
A specialist fully glazed automatic door from Gilgen Door Systems was recently chosen to create the right impression for Royal Standard Place, a prestigious office block in central Nottingham. Work has recently been completed on a £2m refurbishment of the building which included infilling a three
26/07/2019
Bannerland has recently supplied this mesh banner to a very satisfied customer who owns a loft conversion business. They especially wanted a large mesh banner on this project so everybody would know who had built the extension. At 9m wide x 3m tall it's a difficult advert to miss and looks fanta
25/07/2019
A 1920s building in London's famous West End is set to be rebuilt in a new £55 million project. Contractor Galliford Try has been appointed by The Portman Estate to deliver the AHMM-designed 1-4 Marble Arch scheme. The project will include a full demolition and rebuild, creating three floors of r
25/07/2019
One of the UK's major food and drink brands, Princes is set to strengthen its operations with a major expansion of its Long Sutton site in Lincolnshire. The site, which is the company's largest food production facility in the UK, will be redeveloped with a 19,000m² expansion and the addition of ne
25/07/2019
Esther McVey has been appointed as the new Minister of State for Housing. The former Minister of State for Work and Pensions replaces Kit Malthouse in the role. Working with new Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick, her responsibilities will include supporting the Housing Secretary on housing supply
25/07/2019
Interserve has secured its eighth new school build project this year with a £8 million scheme in the West Midlands. The Department for Education has named the international firm as the preferred bidder to design and build of High Point Academy in Wednesbury. This follows on from Interserve's contr
25/07/2019
A new bypass and flood scheme in the Hertfordshire village of Little Hadham is set to alleviate congestion and provide more reliable journey times. Work began on the A120 Little Hadham Bypass and Flood Alleviation Scheme earlier this week, Tuesday 23 July. Contractor GRAHAM is completing the new
25/07/2019
Work is moving forward with a £2 million extension at Penistone Grammar School in Barnsley. Following the completion of phase one, which saw internal re-modelling completed at the institution to support 50 additional students, a contract has been awarded for the extension building. Triton Constru
25/07/2019
Legal & General has launched a new home rental offer aimed at over 60s across the UK. Through the company's suburban later living business, Inspired Villages, it will look to deliver homes to rent in the later living sector. This provides greater choice for residents in order to suit their individ
25/07/2019
A major construction milestone has been marked on a building in Birmingham City Centre. Building 3AC, which will be primarily occupied by HM Revenue and Customs, is being developed by Kier Property following the acquisition of Arena Central in early last year. Representatives from Kier and contra
25/07/2019
Graco has introduced the world's first electric sprayer for protective coatings approved for hazardous locations - e-Xtreme. The e-Xtreme operates on a more reliable, convenient and available electric power source, which improves job-site inefficiencies associated with compressors. No longer wil
25/07/2019
Good mental health at work and good management go hand in hand. Good mental health practices and a safe welcoming culture always need to start from the top managerial positions and filter its way down the organisation. Sadly, however not every workplace has good mental health practices and an organi
24/07/2019
A major milestone has been marked at the development of the HS2 West London super-hub at Old Oak Common. The former Great Western Railway sheds have been cleared at the site as the team prepares to deliver the key railway project. The new station is designed to link HS2 with Elizabeth line (Crossr
24/07/2019
Experienced finance leader Mark Morris has been appointed as Interserve's new Chief Financial Officer. Mr Morris will take over from Mark Whiteling who is stepping down to pursue his non-executive career. He brings significant experience to the role, previously holding positions as Chief Financia
24/07/2019
A historic hotel building has been successfully restored in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of world-famous playwright William Shakespeare. The hotel, which dates back to the early 16th century, has had its internal facilities upgraded whilst preserving the heritage of its historic exterior.
24/07/2019
Construction work is set to commence on a new student accommodation development in Kirklees, which will bring 134 bed spaces to the area. This scheme will see the Co-op building at 103 New Street transformed into the new housing, adding three floors to the current structure. SKA Developments wil
24/07/2019
Woodhead Group has been recognised for its commitment to corporate social responsibility with a landmark CSR accreditation. The firm's CSR Accreditation score of 92% has set a standard, surpassing the previous record score. The CSR Accreditation recognises businesses that commit themselves to pro
24/07/2019
Construction firm GRAHAM and design company Sweco have been recognised with an award from Highways England. The partnership secured an prize for collaboration at the annual Highways England Regional Investment Programme (RIP) conference on 11 July. Highways England praised the "culture and behavi
24/07/2019
The development of a new state-of-the-art leisure centre and secondary school are set to get underway in Hackney. Morgan Sindall Construction has been selected by Hackney Council to deliver the two schemes worth a combined total of around £97.5 million. Under a £53.8m contract, the firm will comp
24/07/2019
National contractor Torsion Group has appointed a new Operations Director. Former Mace Construction Director Mike Armstrong will take on the role, utilising his previous experience in the Commercial Offices sector business to oversee all operational activities for Torsion. Mike also held the role
24/07/2019
National construction firm ISG has been celebrated in a number of award ceremonies across the UK. The BBC Wales Headquarters won Project of the Year at the Constructing Excellence Wales awards in June, cementing ISG's achievements in the South Wales region. ISG's northern business also won top pri
24/07/2019
Young infrastructure asset management consultancy firm, Imagile Professional Services Limited (IPSL) has continued to grow its team with a key appointment. The two-year-old firm has appointed Laura Evans as its new Business Development manager. She joins from leading infrastructure magazine Partn
23/07/2019
A new £85 million housing development has been launched in the heart of Gloucester, along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Developed by Crest Nicholson, The Waterfront at Gloucester Quays will comprise of 362 one and two bedroom apartments along with 49 two and three bedroom houses. The homes
23/07/2019
Award-winning pub and brewery company, Wells & Co is set to move into a new HQ in Bedford. Work has begun on the development, which will serve as the business' HQ and brewing facility. The site will also incorporate a pub-restaurant, retail shop, coffee roastery, offices and a visitor centre that
23/07/2019
VolkerFitzpatrick has landed a £52.4 million contract to deliver improvements along the A27 near Lewes in East Sussex. This scheme will see various junctions along the nine-mile section of the A27 between Lewes and Polegate upgraded, creating a new dual carriageway on a short section west of Polega
23/07/2019
Legal & General is set to change the way its buildings are managed with a new game-changing operating model. The new model addresses a shift in service standard requirements as sustainability, health and wellbeing, and productivity of staff, are all now recognised as board room level issues that a
23/07/2019
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of construction at a school in Ipswich. Building work is taking place at The Bridge School to move secondary students into a new purpose-built building. This follows a similar project which saw the school's primary-aged pupils move to a
23/07/2019
Leading specialist building contractor Prater has landed a contract at Manchester Airport's new Terminal Two building. This contract follows the firm's success delivering a full envelope package for the Pier One and Link Bridge project at the airport, which included the design, supply and installat
23/07/2019
Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) is set to invest more in its UK operations following a successful expansion over the last 12 months. After expanding its presence in the UK last year, the company has established a strong dealer network and continued increase in sales throughout the region. The
23/07/2019
Highways England has thrown its support behind two innovative projects from Amey Consulting to improve air quality on major UK roads. Funding was granted for both projects as part of a £20m competition from Highways England seeking to unlock ideas that will revolutionise roads and driving. Amey Co
23/07/2019
Huntingdonshire District Council has purchased a six-acre industrial scheme in Normanton for an undisclosed sum. Developed by Kier Property and in a JV with Maple Grove Developments and its partner Yorvale, the Tri-Link140 industrial scheme offers 142,338 sq ft of industrial and distribution space
23/07/2019
National construction firm Interserve has joined forces with London bus company Abellio to launch a new apprenticeship programme. Under a £900,000 contract, Interserve will deliver a Passenger Transport Bus Driver Level 2 apprenticeship, giving new employees the training and support they need to b
22/07/2019
Turley has continued to add firepower to its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) service with the appointment of two new employees. Andy Ricketts was named as the head of the specialist team back in April 2018, as the company looked to accommodate the growing need for EIA services. The latest
22/07/2019
CITB boss Sarah Beale has been awarded an honorary university fellowship. The Chief Executive received the fellowship from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), after being nominated by Pro-Vice-Chancellor Jane Davidson. Sarah was recognised during a graduation ceremony at Brangwy
22/07/2019
Two primary schools are set to be built in Norfolk as part of the council's £169 million county-wide investment programme to increase school places. Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to deliver the new facilities, designed by NPS. Construction has already started on the £8m developm
22/07/2019
The A1 motorway between Leeming and Ripon interchange is set to be improved via a new innovative scheme. This environmentally friendly project will see a 10-mile stretch of the southbound carriageway reconstructed. Around 100,000 tonnes of tarmac will be laid in a faster manner than usual, with 60
22/07/2019
Timber is being more widely recognised and utilised as a construction material in the UK, a recent survey has revealed. Södra Wood conducted a survey through 'Building' and 'Building Design' magazines, gaining insight from almost 350 architects, consultants, contractors and merchants. They found
22/07/2019
A series of key upgrades at Cardiff Central Station have taken a major step forward with government funding of £58 million. These upgrades will ease crowding and congestion through the station during peak periods, drive forward regeneration and enable longer trains with more seats to serve the cap
22/07/2019
VolkerFitzpatrick has been celebrated for its health and safety performance throughout 2018 with a national award. The firm secured its second RoSPA President's Award, as a result of winning eleven consecutive Gold Awards. The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards recognise achievement in health and saf
22/07/2019
Construction in the UK is facing an ever growing shortage of skills spanning right across the entire spectrum of the organigram from top down and bottom up. This is limiting the construction companies as the required skills are not as readily available as they were in previous years. The bottom li
19/07/2019
Amey has opened its latest design hub in Cardif, bringing 60 new jobs to the area. The new hub was opened yesterday, 18 July, by Welsh Economy and Transport Minister Ken Skates. Speaking at row opening, Mr Skates said: "The opening of Amey's new design hub in Cardiff, and the 60 jobs it will crea
19/07/2019
Plans have been approved to transform a surface level car park into new student accommodation in Derby. The proposal will see 142 studio apartments built on Agard Street to accommodate students at the University of Derby. Godwin Developments is delivering the scheme, which will include a welcome
19/07/2019
Morgan Sindall Construction has been named on every lot of the University of Oxford's new £1.5 billion framework. The Capital Projects Partner Framework aims to support its estates strategy, building upon the institution’s unique physical heritage, while providing world-leading sustainable environ
19/07/2019
SSE Enterprise has won a UK government contract for a cutting edge electric vehicle charging scheme in Oxfordshire. As the UK government pushes forward with plans to decarbonise transport in the UK, EV technology has quickly developed. However, charging remains an issue, particularly for people who
19/07/2019
Facilities management firm Atalian Servest has strengthened its UK & Ireland team with a new senior appointment. Alistair McCourt has joined the company as Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Director UK & Ireland. He brings almost 30 years experience within the health and safety arena
19/07/2019
A-Plant Rail has been recognised for its commitment to Network Rail's Rail Plant Performance (RPP) system with an award. The company secured a Bronze Award in Network Rail's Route to Gold scheme. Accepting the award on behalf of the company, A-Plant Rail Manager, Mark Hill said: "We're extremely
19/07/2019
Legal & General has secured five newly refurbished lettings in Reading as part of the company's new 'Capsule' concept. Capsule provides more flexibility in the leasing process, offering a range of options to suit occupier needs, moving away from the traditional Category-A fit out and longer lease
19/07/2019
Although both interior and exterior scaffolding can provide a similar function, there may be significant differences in the considerations taken during design. Here Access Design & Safety takes a look at some of the key potential differences between interior scaffolding design and an exterior desi
19/07/2019
With the Flood Expo 2019 being just eight weeks away, we are delighted to announce that this year's floor-plan is almost full and, therefore, limited opportunities to exhibit at the world's largest Flood exhibition remain! This year has seen the highest take up for tickets ever! With well over 3,00
19/07/2019
Independent, family run business, First Group Liverpool has recently expanded. The small company now consists of First Plumb (0151 706 8023), First Electric (0151 706 8028), First Maintenance (0151 706 8029), First Heating (0151 706 8024) and First Flooring (0151 706 8027). One of First Group's
18/07/2019
Scarborough International Properties has sealed a deal to lead the expansion of Sheffield's Olympic Legacy Park. The firm will work with Sheffield City Council and Legacy Park Limited (LPL) to help deliver the major regeneration project as the preferred development partner. LPL, a partnership bet
18/07/2019
HRH The Duke of York has visited the site of the University of Huddersfield's new Barbara Hepworth Building to celebrate the completion of the project. The new £30 million development, designed by AHR and delivered by Morgan Sindall Construction, will house the School of Art, Design and Architectu
18/07/2019
Six projects have been shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize. This award recognises the architect of the building thought to be the most significant of the year for the evolution of architecture and the built environment. The new London Bridge station, designed by Grimshaw, is among
18/07/2019
Lendlease has strengthened its construction business in London with a key senior appointment. Claire Pettett will take on the Executive General Manager role in London, starting from the end of July. She will replace Alan Bates, who has taken on a new role within Lendlease's Italian business, where
18/07/2019
Cultural change is one of the main reasons the UK construction industry is hesitant about embracing new technologies, a new report has revealed. The report from independent technology service provider, Zen Internet surveyed over 100 IT decision makers across the construction industry. 51% of tho
18/07/2019
The University of York is set to invest £5.8 million to redesign and build new Hull York Medical School facilities. This project includes the complete redesign of the existing medical school building as well as the provision of new clinical skills spaces within the Seebohm Rowntree Building. It wi
18/07/2019
Plans to improve the M25 J10/A3 Wisley Interchange in southern England have moved a step closer. The Planning Inspectorate will now look over the plans after the Highways England application was accepted for examination. A decision will be made over the 28 days. If accepted, this project would a
18/07/2019
Commercial refurbishment company McKelvie-Gibbs has offered its expertise on the use of office partitions. The way we work has changed in the last few years. We're now more connected to the rest of the world, we can talk to someone the other side of the planet in seconds, share documents and ideas
18/07/2019
Underground PVC-U and PVC-Hi pressure pipe systems for water and natural gas supply have been shown to have an expected service life of at least 100 years, according to a new joint position paper by PVC4Pipes and TEPPFA. Durability is crucial for underground piping systems due to the high cost of i
18/07/2019
Chemique Adhesives is committed to building long-term relationships with its customers, providing them with engineering and chemical innovations that help them to grow and prosper. A customer that has benefited from this commitment is FOAMtech, an independent distributor and fabricator of thermal in
17/07/2019
The development of a new computer science and mathematics building at Cardiff University has taken a major stride forward. ISG has landed the contract to deliver the new facility, which will bring together the School of Computer Science and Informatics (COMSC) and the School of Mathematics (MATHS)
17/07/2019
The TV and film industry in Leeds is set for major growth with the introduction of a new 100,000 sq ft media complex. This project will see the site of an old printworks in central Leeds transformed into a brand new media area spread over six units, more than doubling the city's amount of usable TV
17/07/2019
Mace Deputy Chairman and company co-founder, Ian Wylie has passed away at the age of 78. He died on 04 July following a short illness. A key figure at the company over the last 30 years, Ian was part of the Bovis team that founded Mace in 1990. He was also the last of the five founding directors
17/07/2019
Leading developer One Housing is set to form a major joint venture partnership with UK homebuilder Countryside. This 50:50 JV will see 650-700 homes delivered in the comprehensive regeneration of Gilbeys Yard and Juniper Crescent in Camden, London. Both companies will jointly plan, design, fund and
17/07/2019
The project team behind the £142 million mixed-use scheme at Outernet London has overcome a major technical challenge. A 'box within a box' auditorium was built at the site in challenging circumstances. Due to the site being located next to Tottenham Court Road Station it is in close proximity t
17/07/2019
UK property and construction consultant Ridge has strengthened its Building Services Engineering team with a key acquisition. The firm acquired London M&E Division of Blyth & Blyth Consulting Engineers from their Structural and Civil Engineering business. Ridge currently has over 90 Building Ser
17/07/2019
A UK cargo handling firm in Yorkshire has been boosted with a new £1.6 million warehouse and office facility. The new development at Viking Shipping Services Ltd HQ forms part of an expansion at the site. It includes a new 12,000 sq ft state of the art warehouse with adjoining 4,500 sq ft offices
17/07/2019
A new state-of-the-art community day care centre has been opened in Flintshire, Wales. The Flintshire Adult Day Care Centre will provide community day care facilities and social care services for vulnerable adults with varying degrees of learning disabilities. It has replaced the existing day cent
17/07/2019
A vintage 1960's Hymac 480 tracked excavator has stole the show at a recent Euro Auctions event, selling for over four times its valuation. The 04-06 July event saw a number of equipment go over the ramp at each sale. The Hymac 480 tracked excavator sat in the queue to go over the ramp, without a
17/07/2019
The future of production is modular, flexible and autonomous. This requires new systems with decentralised intelligence, which can cope with the increasing complexity of the processes. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS supplies a wide selection of decentralised drive technology with frequency inverters which can be
16/07/2019
The first images of HS2's new proposed people mover have been unveiled. The people mover will provide a fast and frequent transport connection between HS2's new Interchange Station in Solihull, through to Birmingham Airport in just six minutes. HS2 has been working closely with the Urban Growth
16/07/2019
Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees has been given an exclusive look at the ongoing refurbishment of the city's iconic Colston Hall. He joined Willmott Dixon chief executive Rick Willmott at the site to see the latest progress on the project. Having built the Colston Hall foyer a decade ago, contracto
16/07/2019
A project has commenced at Farnborough Airport to upgrade the facility with a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) aircraft hangar. Work began on the scheme in May, with the new hangar due for completion in summer 2020. VolkerFitzpatrick won a £34 million contract to build the hangar, whic
16/07/2019
The first phase of works on the new £58 million Nottingham City Hub has been successfully completed. This Nottingham College development will house up to 2,000 students every year, providing high-quality college and community facilities, as well as a Grade A business centre to encourage the format
16/07/2019
A 40MW Energy from Waste plant in South Wales has been handed over to Margam Green Energy Ltd. Contractor Interserve and project partner Babcock & Wilcox Vølund A/S (Vølund) completed the wood-fired biomass power station near Port Talbot. The plant will generate green electricity to supply power
16/07/2019
A £160 million construction project has been launched at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. Contractors Kier and VolkerFitzpatrick are delivering the scheme in a joint venture on behalf of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). The project will involve the construction of a flight simulator faci
16/07/2019
The University of Exeter's Harrison Building is set to be rejuvenated in a major maintenance scheme. The £13.5 million project will include the re-roofing of the building, removal and replacement of a suspended ceiling, and a full strip out and upgrade of the internal building services. Morgan Si
16/07/2019
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of construction on Oxfordshire's latest restaurant and retail offering. The project will see a 506,000 sq ft leisure space built at Castle Quay Waterfront in Banbury. It will include a 117-bed Premier Inn, a ten-screen Light Cinema and
16/07/2019
A 20-acre site in the Nottingham town of Netherfield has been purchased for a new mixed-use development. The land at Teal Close will be the home of new retail and employment spaces after outline planning permission was granted for the scheme. The project will consist of a pub/restaurant, care ho
16/07/2019
Plans for an Offshore Wind Farm Power Station off the Norfolk coast are set to be shaped by members of the public. Locals can express views regarding the development by registering with the Planning Inspectorate and making a representation. Norfolk Boreas Limited is proposing to build a Maximum
15/07/2019
One of Birmingham's most iconic buildings, The Grand Hotel, is set to be redeveloped in a multi-million refurbishment. The Grade II Listed building on Colmore Row is moving into the final stages of its refurbishment, with works comprising the design and fit out of approximately 15,254 sq m interna
15/07/2019
Two primary schools in North Lanarkshire have merged together in a £17 million construction project. Dunrobin and Petersburn primaries will be housed in a new 484-place education campus in Airdrie. Morgan Sindall Construction delivered the project, which involved building a two-storey curved bui
15/07/2019
Contractor Mace has completed a flagship Microsoft store in London's Oxford Circus. The store opened to the public last week, marking the tech giant's first flagship offering in the UK and first physical location in Europe. Mace provided project management, programme management and cost consulta
15/07/2019
The Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge has been officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen. HM The Queen visited the site and enjoyed an extensive tour before opening the facility last week, Tuesday 09 July. A plaque was unveiled at the end of the tour. She met staff and patients of the Royal
15/07/2019
A commercial development in St Helens is set to be boosted with a further industrial unit. Caddick Construction has landed a £1.5 million design and build contract to deliver a 20,000 sq ft unit on behalf of Network Space. This project will follow on from the successful first two phases of develo
15/07/2019
A £30 million scheme has been launched in London to deliver new office space in the city's historic Midtown commercial district. The project will see 66 Shoe Lane redeveloped and extended to make way for more lettable space. ISG will deliver the work, which will include the creation of a high-qual
15/07/2019
Leading UK housebuilder Redrow has strengthened its customer and marketing team with a new company appointment. Previous Group Communications Director, Matt Grayson has been appointed in the newly created role of Group Customer & Marketing Director. In his new role, Mr Grayson will lead the newl
15/07/2019
Interserve has appointed experienced executive Alan Lovell as its new Chairman. Alan brings a host of expertise to the new role, working across the construction and energy sectors, at Tamar Energy, Infinis, Jarvis, and Costain Group, and four years as National Chair of the Consumer Council for Wat
15/07/2019
Kier has secured a place on Hampshire County Council's £200 million Intermediate Construction Framework (ICF). The firm has been named in the lot for projects valued up to £1m, covering extensions, refurbishments and alterations to existing schools and other public buildings across Hampshire, Berk
15/07/2019
A Futureglass table has been installed in Portugal, using the thickest single panel of glass toughened for strength. We concentrate on the details in the factory making the glass furniture, but to see the bigger picture is enormously rewarding for us. Exporting furniture for us is a real pleasu
09/07/2019
The £150 million redevelopment of Gatwick Airport station is set to move forward with contractor Costain. After successfully leading the scheme through planning and design stages, the firm has now been selected to deliver the improvement works at the facility. The work will create a safer, more
09/07/2019
Plans have been proposed to deliver 250 new properties on a Homes England site in Preston. Contractor Willmott Dixon has formed a new joint venture with Trafford Housing Trust and L&Q to bring forward the proposal on D'Urton Lane in the Fulwood area. The Laurus Partnership Homes LLP team aims to
09/07/2019
The existing Avonmouth Fire Station in Bristol is set to replaced with a new modern facility. Bristol City Council approved plans for the development, which will see a £4m new-build fire station constructed to help Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) serve the local area. The new facility is focus
09/07/2019
Caddick Construction has appointed two employees to the company Board, recognising and awarding their contribution to the firm. Chris Wilson, formally Commercial Manager will take his place on the Board as Commercial Development Director, joined by Richard Gaukrodger, formally Construction Manager
09/07/2019
Interserve has secured a prestigious award for its work on the new Defence & National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC) at Stanford Hall in Loughborough. The construction firm was named as part of the Integrated Project Team of the Year by the Association for Consultancy & Engineering (ACE), recognisin
09/07/2019
MCG-CAD has relocated to their new state of the art premises in central Guildford. We are now able to assist with Planning applications along with our standard MEP 2D & 3D modelling service as an outsource to consultants and contractors within the Building services industry. This would include set
09/07/2019
It's 2019, 45 years since the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 was implemented. So what is it, after 45 years, that we are still getting wrong?
09/07/2019
Ductwork cleaning specialist FDT Services has offered a thanks to customers after a great start to 2019. We have been working with some great companies and people so far this year, including on projects to hard test fire dampers in schools, hospital and universities, to ensure they meet the curren
08/07/2019
Interserve has secured its seventh new school build project this year as the firm looks to redevelop Leicester's Cedars Academy. Work has commenced on the project, which will see the contractor design and develop a new secondary education science block and refurbish the existing Stonehill Building
08/07/2019
ISO-CHEMIE has appointed a new head of operations for the UK and Ireland. Andy Swift will take on the role following a five year stint as a national sales manager at the company. He brings more than 20 years' experience in the window and conservatory manufacturing industries to the role. At IS
08/07/2019
A Morgan Sindall project in Devon has secured a prize at the South West regional Local Authority Building Control (LABC) awards. The firm delivered the refurbished and extended accident and emergency wing of North Devon District Hospital last year. David Wilson Partnership Ltd, Gates Constructio
08/07/2019
ISG has climbed up a number of spaces in The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100 rankings following a record-breaking financial year. The 18th annual Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100 rankings list the top 100 British privately owned companies by sales. The international construction firm rose eight s
08/07/2019
The Flood Expo is happy to announce the first wave of its Keynote Speaker line-up for 2019, due to be held from 11-12 September at the Birmingham NEC. Tickets are completely free and you can
08/07/2019
A series of non-compliance cases in the UK have resulted in nine deaths and nine injuries this June. The cases also saw 64 months imprisonment, 600 hours community service and almost £7 million in fines. A Swansea company who failed to properly plan, effectively supervise and undertake work at he
05/07/2019
Plans to redevelop a 1960's estate in east London have a taken a major step forward with a key appointment. Wates Residential has been selected to deliver the £55 million project, which will see a part of the estate transformed into 200 new homes. Around 40% of the new properties will be affordabl
05/07/2019
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has raided Make UK for its new Chief Executive. Current Make UK Chief Operating Officer, Caroline Gumble will take on the role, replacing the retiring Chris Blythe. She joins the professional body with experience in the UK and overseas, covering several
05/07/2019
Construction work has commenced on a new secondary school in Bicester, Oxfordshire, providing 600 new student spaces for the area. The Whitelands Academy will consist of a 5,210m2 school housing 26-classrooms and dedicated special educational needs areas as well as a four-court sports hall with ch
05/07/2019
Interserve has secured a newly coveted award for its work using building information management (BIM) in the water sector. The firm won the Outstanding Achievement Award in Digital Delivery in the inaugural BIM4Water Awards. They were named alongside partners Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) and en
05/07/2019
VolkerWessels UK has been shortlisted for seven different prizes at this year's annual British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA). The prestigious awards have been running for over 32 years and seek to recognise and reward excellence in project delivery and delivery of outcomes for society. The
05/07/2019
Gleeds has announced a series of key company appointments including new senior quantity surveyors (QS), project directors, procurement managers and office administration staff. The property and construction consultancy appointed over 20 new staff over the last three months as it looks to expand.
05/07/2019
A £10 million refurbishment project has been completed at Oldway Mansion near Torquay in Devon. The historic structure was built by Isaac Singer (singer Sewing machines) in 1873 and modelled on the Palace at Versailles. During the project, the stone columns and parapet walls were found to be hol
05/07/2019
Flooring contractor Fin Wood has completed a fit out project at a Victorian terraced home in London. The old carpets were replaced with a beautiful unsealed chevron parquet engineered wooden floor, which was fitted with a single row border. The wood was then sealed with a dark ebony oil. The new
04/07/2019
A pilot project has been introduced to help fast-track the training of new bricklayers in the construction industry. This Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) scheme is part of a drive to address a national shortage of bricklayers. Brickwork Academy is working with students at Wirral Metr
04/07/2019
A new report has been published detailing a roundtable discussion on the impact accommodation environments have on the mental health and wellbeing of students. Earlier this year 18 professionals and representatives from across the higher education sector held a discussion on the topic, which was l
04/07/2019
The search has begun for a new contractor to deliver Birmingham City Council's highway maintenance contract following Amey's exit. The council and Amey agreed to end the Birmingham Highways PFI contract, with the contractor to pay the council £160m this year and the remaining £55m over the next si
04/07/2019
VolkerFitzpatrick commercial director John O'Grady has been named as a Trustee of national homeless charity, CRASH. CRASH is a charity that helps homelessness and hospice organisations with their construction projects – creating places that care for people when they're at their most vulnerable. V
04/07/2019
Kent County Council has extended its facilities management contract with Skanska for a further two years. The £12 million extension will see the contractor deliver services for public and educational buildings across 310 locations. Jane Cooper, Skanska Operations Director, commented: "We underst
04/07/2019
A new development has been approved in Rushden, Northamptonshire, near the town's popular shopping complex. Godwin Developments will lead the construction of a new petrol filling station with complimentary drive-thru retail unit. It is being built on a 1.7 acre site located by the A6 bypass, sup
04/07/2019
The Wellington Orbit centre has been completely transformed with the help of Ferco Seating. The site now provides an arthouse cinema, eatery and arts centre for the whole community. Wellington Town Council chose to use its £150,000 Telford 50 Legacy Fund grant to support this worthy project. Work
04/07/2019
Choosing your office furniture may seem like a daunting task; after all your staff will be spending all their time in the office using and working with it. We spend hours each day sitting in our office chairs and so selecting the right office furniture is important, but where do you start? There ar
03/07/2019
A groundbreaking cultural development has been launched at the new University College London East and Stratford Waterfront sites at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. The £1.1 billion scheme, East Bank, will bring together a new campus for UCL, BBC recording studios, campus for UAL's London C
03/07/2019
A world famous boy's boarding school in Winchester is set to be transformed in a multi-million pound project. Kier has been appointed to deliver the project for Winchester College, working with its local supply chain to construct the new facility. This will see a new state of the art 7,314m2 spor
03/07/2019
A new £30 million education facility has been opened at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria. Campus Whitehaven houses St Benedict's Roman Catholic Secondary School and Mayfield Special School. HRH Princess Anne was on hand to officially open the site after touring the facilities and meeting st
03/07/2019
The site of a House of Fraser store in Cardiff city centre is set to be upgraded with new leisure, food and beverage, and entertainment spaces. The UK retailer will continue to feature at the complex, which will also include office and residential units. Situated on a 1.7-acre site on St Mary Str
03/07/2019
Leading UK firm SD Sealants has unveiled a new company department specialising in painting and decorating services. The service will be available for businesses in residential, hospitality, leisure, healthcare, retail industries and more. Newly appointed Richard Courtenay will also serve as Contr
03/07/2019
Leading UK timber organisation, Structural Timber Association (STA) has strengthened its board with the addition of a Södra sales director. Jeremy English, Great Britain and Ireland Manufacturing Sales Director for Södra, has been named on the board, which represents a widespread membership of bus
03/07/2019
FabricAir keeps the production running at full speed all summer. In an interview, VP Production & Logistics explains how he ensures that the customers will experience the same short delivery time as always – typically two weeks from order release to arrival at the construction site - also in the sum
03/07/2019
International manufacturer Brady Corporation has launched Pendant Control Safety Cover, allowing users to completely control access to crane and hoist pendant buttons for improved worker safety. The Pendant Control Safety Cover can cover a wide range of crane or hoist pendant controls to prevent an
02/07/2019
The people of Rotherham are set to benefit from green energy with the introduction of Templeborough Biomass Power Plant. His Royal Highness The Duke of York officially opened the plant last week, which generates clean, green energy using waste wood as a fuel. The power plant was built by a conso
02/07/2019
UK construction company Stepnell has welcomed a new addition to its south coast team. Experienced industry professional Steve Higgins has joined the company as a new operations manager on the south coast. In his new role he will manage all operational construction-based activity for the firm's o
02/07/2019
Nottingham's new HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) hub in Unity Square is moving forward with a key appointment. Mace Interiors has strengthened its relationship with HMRC, securing a third fit-out contract for the new hub. The firm previously delivered HRMC's new Croydon office and is currently wo
02/07/2019
The search has begun for a funding partner for a Build to Rent (BTR) development in Leeds city centre. BAM Properties owns the site, which sits as part of a wider mixed-use development known as Latitude, within a short walking distance of Leeds Railway station. The scheme comprises 463 studio, on
02/07/2019
A major road scheme has been recreated in popular block-building game Minecraft for the first time. Pupils at a Bedfordshire primary school were among the first to explore the plans during a taster session in which the children created dual carriageways and built three-tier junctions. Highways En
02/07/2019
RSK has enhanced its contracting division with the acquisition of environmental consultancy RAW Technology. A leading specialist in inland oil spill response and remediation, RAW operates worldwide from 16 offices in the UK and Ireland. The business will operate as RSK Raw with Neil Stothert keep
02/07/2019
Civil engineering firm, Minster Surfacing has secured a prestigious award for its work to reduce waste and commitment to recycling. The Lincolnshire company won Circular Economy Project of the Year at the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2019. The BusinessGreen Leaders Awards are one of the most prest
02/07/2019
FSW Security Products has built an enviable reputation in the Coventry, Nuneaton and Rugby area for high quality steel fabrication products. As well as our highly regarded steel doors, gates, fences and grilles, we have many years of experience in the manufacture of steel staircases and fire escape
01/07/2019
Work has begun on an iconic project in South London, which will see Queen's Square in Croydon undergo a major redevelopment. Ardmore Construction secured a £100 million build contract to deliver the first phase of the scheme on behalf of R&F Properties. The masterplan for the 5.5 acre site inclu
01/07/2019
A new school is set to be built in Peterborough to help the city cope with a recent population boom. Work has begun on Hampton Lakes Primary School, which will see a new facility developed for 420 children living in Hampton East and the wider Hampton area of the City. It will also accommodate 26 n
01/07/2019
ISG has strengthened its specialist science and health division with two new key appointments. Andrew Wilson and Chris Chappell are set to join the business as divisional directors on the back of ISG's record-breaking financial year and unprecedented demand across its science and health business.
01/07/2019
New regulations have been introduced to make electric vehicles safer and provide greater confidence to vulnerable road users. In operation from today, 01 July, the measures ensure all manufacturers must install a system in new types of quiet electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Sound generators w
01/07/2019
A new joint venture between long-standing partners Crest Nicholson and Sovereign Housing Association is set to bring a host of new homes to Bristol. The £229 million JV will deliver 920 new homes within the next phase of the 2,700-home residential community at Harry Stoke. More than 40% of the ne
01/07/2019
Work is underway on a new £30 million flood protection scheme in Burton-upon-Trent. The project will reduce flood risk for 5,500 properties in the area and boost the local economy by protecting thousands of jobs. It is part of the Environment Agency's £2.6 billion investment programme into flood
01/07/2019
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has handed out a new £3 million construction contract to build a helicopter operating facility at Newquay Airport. The Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU) Facility will use the new Helicopter Landing Site at HMNB Devonport, the largest naval base in W
01/07/2019
Lendlease has launched the next phase of leasing at London's Elephant Park development, specifically targeting local independent businesses. A host of food and beverage, leisure and retail units will form part of Phase Two across two distinct areas - Ash Avenue and New Kent Road. Along with the
01/07/2019
BAM Construct UK has released its full annual report, boasting increased profits and a strong order book in 2018. The firm's turnover was £949.8 million, down by 0.3% on 2017, but still showing consistency. There was also a strong order book of £1.76 billion and no debt, with £83 million cash res
01/07/2019
CIS has been awarded a prize for its continued commitment to health and safety in the workplace. The Acteon company, which installs conductors and piles for the oil and gas and nearshore marine construction industries, has been recognised with the prestigious President's Award for Occupational Hea
