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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for August 2019
30/08/2019
Kier has been awarded a North West Construction Hub's Medium Value Construction Framework worth an estimated £250m-1bn. The framework is for projects valued between £2-10m and is split into 5 sub regional and 1 regional lots. Kier has been appointed to each of the four lots it bid for. Lots 3, 4 an
30/08/2019
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has visited the site of the London Highways Alliance Contract (LoHAC) Cycleway 4 Project. The project is in partnership with Transport for London (TfL) & London's boroughs and delivered by Kier Local Highways as one of the largest individual projects undertaken by the bus
30/08/2019
The government has announced an investment of £30 million to ensure the UK's ports "continue to thrive" after Brexit. Making the announcement Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that the investment would ensure that trade continues to flow smoothly at UK ports after 31 October 2019. The Departme
30/08/2019
Unpaid invoices can affect the balance sheets of construction businesses small and large. Roan Hay of debt collection agency Redwood Collections gives his views on the issue. It is a sad fact of the construction industry that non-payment of invoices is an acknowledged recurring problem. This can pa
30/08/2019
The Alps of Glamorgan, some 540 hectares of neglected landscape and habitat, are to be restored with funding from the National Lottery. The Lost Peatlands of South Wales project is aiming to restore a historic peatland landscape and to help people enjoy their local outdoor space. The project has
30/08/2019
Once again, our continued innovation has been recognised with a Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice in the Green Apple Awards 2019. The award organisers, The Green Organisation, have just released the 2019 finalists which confirm our status as a winner in this highly sort after accol
29/08/2019
An innovative dismantling process for the demolition of the half-century old Churchill Flyovers in Liverpool has been designed by Amey Consulting. The methodology, devised collaboratively by Amey Consulting, demolition contractor Graham Construction and other specialist contractors, will enable dec
29/08/2019
The Department for Transport (DfT) have announced that smart infrastructure solutions company Costain has been selected as a prime supplier on its newest technical and commercial advisory support framework. The Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STAR Two)
29/08/2019
Cancer Research UK has been given the keys to its new London Office in a new development at 2 Redman Place at International Quarter London. The charity will be the first organisation to move into the 278,000 sq. ft. new building in the autumn and is due to be joined by the British Council, the UK's
29/08/2019
The National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) has call on the government to take action to "secure the UK's future economy and society". The NEPC, which includes the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and represents nearly half a million UK engineers, has published a manifesto for a p
29/08/2019
Bowmer + Kirkland have been announced as the main contractor for the "most sustainable office development" in Scotland. Developer Fore Partnership announced the appointment for the £23m Cadworks contract, a 96,000-square-foot development in Glasgow city centre. Cadworks is targeting a BREEAM rati
29/08/2019
Crest Nicholson have announced a new housing development project in Boughton Monchelsea, near Maidstone, Kent. The Lyewood development will comprise a collection of 46 two, three and four-bedroom homes. A selection of homes at Lyewood will be available to purchase using the popular government back
29/08/2019
A major milestone has been reached in "one of the most important construction projects" at Sellafield with the delivery of two vessels at the Box Encapsulation Plant. The plant will play a vital role in Sellafield's 100-year clean-up programme, which will take nuclear waste recovered from their ori
29/08/2019
Fronius now offers its tandem welding process on the TPS/i welding platform. The TPS/i TWIN Push high performance welding system is not only more compact, easier to use, and network-capable, it also integrates enhancements to the welding process. For users this means higher deposition rates, higher
28/08/2019
Kier has been awarded a £13.9 million contract to deliver the full internal fit out for a new National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT ) Centre in Barnsley. The centre, at Capitol Park, Dodworth, will be 6,750m² with three labs on the ground floor and an additional lab, open plan office
28/08/2019
Stepnell has completed work on a new a multi-million pound state-of-the-art yacht club in Poole, Dorset. Appointed by Parkstone Yacht Club, Stepnell collaborated with architects Boyle & Summers for the design and build a new three storey clubhouse, with flexible accommodation that can be adapted to
28/08/2019
Battersea Power Station's onsite training hub is helping hundreds of construction trainees gain entry into the industry. The training hub is run by Wandsworth Council's Work Match team and funded by the Construction Skills Fund (CSF). The hub was awarded £500,000 through the CSF in October 2018, a
28/08/2019
The government has announced that it is moving to close a loophole in the Help to Buy scheme, which has left purchasers facing difficulties and uncertainty if they wanted to take out a mortgage with a term of more than 25 years. Under the changes, which are taking effect immediately, people will ha
28/08/2019
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £25.7 million transformational project in Aberdeen city centre. Balfour takes possession of Union Terrace Gardens in the city on 09 September for a six-week period of set-up, including erecting hoardings around the perimeter. Key project features include elevated
28/08/2019
The repair and maintenance work on public housing has hit an "all time low" according to the latest research from public sector procurement specialist Scape Group. According to Scape Group, in 2018 the spend on repair and maintenance work fell to £7.1 billion – down £2.2 billion since 1997, despite
27/08/2019
A new waterproof concrete solution has been launched alongside the announcement of a new partnership between Aggregate Industries and BASF Construction Chemicals. The new partnership has announced Watertight(TM) concrete, a new versatile range of specialised concretes designed to protect a structur
27/08/2019
A new trial project for natural flood protection will see hundred of trees being planted along the banks of the River Aire in Leeds. The pilot site on a working farm at Eshton Beck, Gargrave now has 650 new trees planted by staff and trainees from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and volunteers. Yorkshire
27/08/2019
New innovative 'green' roads are to be installed as part of a Willmott Dixon development in Bristol. Willmott Dixon is using an innovative method that incorporates non-recyclable plastic originating from the scheme into the asphalt used on Ashton Rise's new roads. By replacing part of the tradition
27/08/2019
Cardiff Council's Planning Committee have given planning approval for an innovative pilot scheme that will see the first modular homes built as part of a flagship housebuilding programme. The 100% affordable housing project on Crofts Street in Plasnewydd will see nine, two-bedroom homes built for c
27/08/2019
Interserve has announced the appointment of Ken Hanna as their new non-executive director and Chairman of its equipment services business, RMD Kwikform, from 2 September 2019. Mr Hanna brings valuable international experience, with financial and leadership expertise through his current Chairman ro
27/08/2019
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the extension of the UK's Blue Belt scheme with additional funding of £7 million. Announced by Boris Johnson at the G7, the extension of the scheme means the UK's protection of Marine Protected Areas can continue and expand, supporting the protection o
27/08/2019
Scape Group has announced the details of its new £1 billion national Consultancy frameworks to replace its current Built Environment Consultancy Services (BECS). The firm has announced two new consultancy frameworks, one for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and a dedicated framework for Scotlan
27/08/2019
One of the biggest pains we hear about from our Human Resources contacts is inductions. It seems no matter who we speak to, there isn't anyone who likes doing them. Introducing a new team member should be exciting, the problem is, it is hard to get excited about something that involves THAT much pap
23/08/2019
Leeds is set to become the latest location to be home to a Government Hub developed by Legal & General. The financial services group has purchased the Wellington Place hub scheme in the centre of Leeds and will forward fund the development. This represents the company's 10th Government Hub. Funde
23/08/2019
Interserve's specialist fit-out business, Paragon has secured heaps of praise for its work on three Ministry of Justice properties in London. The company successfully refurbished the properties at Petty France, Albany House and Clive House in Westminster which houses thousands of staff working in
23/08/2019
Leading UK multi-functional contractor VolkerLaser has strengthened its team with a new operations director. Experienced construction professional Andy Gibbons takes on the role following stints at McAlpine, Birse, and EDF, as well as VolkerFitzpatrick. He has worked on a number of high profile pr
23/08/2019
The Procurement Hub has named McLaren as its latest prequalified contractor. This appointment forms part of McLaren's ongoing programme to build on its presence in the public sector market, including the registered provider market. McLaren's place on the Development Contractor dynamic purchasing
23/08/2019
Developer Sladen Estates has completed two new industrial and distribution units in Doncaster. The firm brought more than 270,000 sq ft space to Nimbus Park in Thorne, consisting of two buildings of 164,366 sq ft and 106,502 sq ft. The developments have been constructed and finished to a high st
23/08/2019
Construction firm nmcn has agreed a deal with South Staffs Water to deliver a long-term plan for its customers. The contractor, formerly known as North Midland Construction, secured the design and build framework to upgrade major water treatment works for the supply company. This will involve ext
23/08/2019
National contractor Winvic has looked to inspire the next generation of women in construction during a recent site visit in Staffordshire. Pupils and staff from The Polesworth School visited the Plot 5, Tamworth East site where the construction team is building a 385,000 sq ft industrial warehouse
23/08/2019
Ace Surfaces is one of those companies that everyone should know about but perhaps too few do! Did you know that it's possible to entirely resurface kitchen cupboards, sinks and showers, so that they look brand new? And before you think that the surfaces won't last - that they'll peel off under dure
22/08/2019
Ambitious plans to redevelop Anfield are now under active consideration, Liverpool Football Club have confirmed. The club have reaffirmed its commitment to the Anfield Road stand project in a statement. Liverpool FC chief operating officer Andy Hughes said: "The progress that has been made durin
22/08/2019
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has held its annual awards ceremony recognising organisations' commitment to continuous improvement in accident and ill-health prevention at work. Mace enjoyed huge success at the event, taking home 10 awards across all its business units,
22/08/2019
Interserve has secured a key contract to deliver improvements on behalf of St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in south London. The contract, acquired through the ProCure 22 Framework, will see the firm complete a number of minor and major works across the Trust's estate. £5.9m of
22/08/2019
Mecalac Construction Equipment UK is set to compete for two awards at this year's Coventry Business Excellence Awards – 'Excellence in Industry' and 'Excellence in Innovation'. The firm was shortlisted in two categories, with the judges impressed with Mecalac's ambitious corporate strategy and rec
22/08/2019
York Hospital has increased its capacity for endoscopy services courtesy of a project delivered by Kier. The national contractor completed a new Endoscopy Unit for the site on behalf of York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This unit will help increase the number of rooms dedicated for en
22/08/2019
A £1 million flood scheme has been completed in the Lincolnshire town of Earby. This scheme saw a 40m-long culvert installed to replace the existing one which had partially collapsed. It involved Environment Agency contractors JBA Bentley using a technique known as pipe bursting beneath the disuse
22/08/2019
FibreGrid, the leading producer of anti-slip flooring products, is pleased to announce that its Fibreglass GRP Palisade Fencing Panels are now available to buy online FibreGrid's fibreglass GRP Palisade Fencing Panels are a non-conductive, non-rust alternative to traditional steel fencing. They are
22/08/2019
SSL was selected as specialist sports pitch consultant by Chelmsford Hockey Club and Chelmsford City Council, for a joint project to resurface two synthetic hockey pitches. Chelmsford Hockey Club boast 16 senior sides and the support provided by SSL throughout the project was vital. As Club Preside
21/08/2019
The future of the HS2 project is set to be decided in the coming months through a detailed review. The review will be carried out to decide whether and how HS2 should proceed, taking into account its benefits and impacts; affordability and efficiency; deliverability and scope; and its phasing, inc
21/08/2019
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College is moving forward with plans to build its new Centre for Creative and Digital Industries. The institution has awarded a £14 million contract to Wilmott Dixon for the project, which will see a 3,000m2 extension delivered on an existing tower block on its Pelham
21/08/2019
The first modular homes are set to be built under Cardiff Council's flagship housebuilding programme courtesy of a pilot scheme. This innovative scheme will see nine affordable, two-bedroom homes built for council rent delivered on Crofts Street in Plasnewydd. National developer Wates Residentia
21/08/2019
Leicestershire's new £1 billion community at New Lubbesthorpe is beginning to shape with the area's first primary school. A £7 million primary school has been completed on Tay Road, ahead of its official opening on 02 September when it will welcome 420 pupils. This will be the first of three sch
21/08/2019
Cambridge has become the home to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. Gilbert-Ash served as the subcontractor on the project, which will meet the needs of the local 6,000 individuals from the Muslim community. The Deluxe Group also delivered a £1 million contract on the scheme for specialist join
21/08/2019
National construction union Unite has agreed a deal to represent around 260 workers who operate and maintain the M25. Connect Plus Services (CPS), a joint venture which maintains the motorway, will sign a contract with Unite today, 21 August. The union will negotiate on pay, hours and holidays go
21/08/2019
A build-to-rent scheme in London has become the first of its kind to secure BRE Global's Home Quality Mark certification. Developed by Legal & General and constructed by Galliford Try Partnerships, Blackhorse Mills will comprise of 479 homes in Walthamstow. The Home Quality Mark is an impartial q
21/08/2019
A new low temperature asphalt has been introduced in the UK market, targeting quicker, more environmentally-friendly project completion. Superlow, an Aggregate Industries solution, is specially formulated for use on highways and road infrastructure schemes and requires less energy to manufacture th
21/08/2019
Rhodar Homeworks has landed a long-term deal to provide nationwide services for Direct Line Group. The specialist housing division of UK asbestos removal and enabling works company, Rhodar, will provide comprehensive sampling, testing and asbestos abatement services to Direct Line Group's domestic
21/08/2019
Maximising community usage is a key consideration for the majority of 3G pitch installations. The striking night-time image of the Madeley Ski Centre facility in Telford shows just what can be achieved. It's now over nine months since construction was completed on the SSL designed facility that
20/08/2019
National contractor Willmott Dixon has agreed a deal to deliver the largest hub of its kind ever built in the Wakefield district. The £17 million project will see Five Towns Leisure and Wellbeing Hub delivered in Pontefract, featuring facilities such as a 10-lane swimming pool, studio pool with mo
20/08/2019
Former SIG divisional managing director Chris Williams has joined Vivalda Group in a key senior role. The senior industry figure with more than 25 years' experience in the building products sector will serve as a non-executive director at the company. He boasts expertise in a number of areas inc
20/08/2019
A key road scheme has been completed in Stockport, creating a link between the A6 and M60 in Stockport town centre. The £8 million Travis Brow Link Road was delivered by GRAHAM as part of Stockport Council's £73m Town Centre Access Plan. The work has also been recognised across the country, claim
20/08/2019
National contractor Kier has strengthened its position as a leading firm in Liverpool with its Apprenticeship Levy. The company has become the first contractor to transfer funds from its Apprenticeship Levy to its supply chain in Liverpool. The funds have been transferred to Fieldway, an establis
20/08/2019
A £2 million scheme has begun in Essex which will see the coastal defences in Stansgate upgraded. The flood protection project will take place along a stretch of coastline west of the Stansgate Abbey Road, north of Steeple, and is expected to last until December. It will ensure the embankment con
20/08/2019
Mace Interiors has completed another fit out project in London, allowing UK private hospital group BMI Healthcare to move into a new facility. The new offices at 30 Cannon Street, between St Pauls Cathedral and Bank Station, will help BMI reduce its carbon footprint. The development will also see
20/08/2019
Elite Systems has been selected as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) Modular Building Solutions RM6014 framework. The framework aims to replace The Modular Buildings Framework, RM875, which expired in September 2015, of which Elite was a member, successfully delivering many projects du
20/08/2019
Suffolk-based inspection company, Geo Therm Ltd has undertook its most recent overseas contract in Egypt. The firm inspected phase 1 of the latest Jotun paints production and storage factory to open in the MEIA region. The Norwegian owned company is one of the world's largest paint manufacturers,
19/08/2019
A new £600 million investment is set to drive forward five major housing projects across England. The new funding through the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) will support schemes in London, Central Bedfordshire and Essex to address high demand for new housing. In total, these projects will del
19/08/2019
Work completed at the National Space Centre in Leicester has been celebrated with Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) awards. Contractor Woodhead Group secured two wins for its work on the project, receiving an award for its community engagement during the Launch Pad project, and also nominated
19/08/2019
The expansion of Rockwood Academy in Birmingham has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a contractor. National construction firm Morgan Sindall has landed a deal to deliver the £14 million project, which will see almost 450 additional school places created at the institution. The sc
19/08/2019
A key milestone has been celebrated on a new office building in King's Cross, London. Contractor VolkerFitzpatrick was joined by major stakeholders to mark the project reaching its ninth storey. The Rolling Stock Yard development will provide 57,000ft2 (NIA) of office space, a café, cycle storag
19/08/2019
Geo Therm Ltd strikes black-gold in late August, with the simultaneous electrical biased thermographic surveys on the offshore jack-up rigs the E100 and E49 owned by Valaris Plc – the world's largest offshore drilling contractor. Possessing 82 rigs, including 54 offshore jack-up rigs, 16 drill-shi
19/08/2019
TopTower has launched its Premium First 5 range of mobile scaffold towers. The tower offers a comfortable work platform for keen DIYers and is ideal for use in the garden or inside the house. It is easy to build and can be moved by tilting back and pushing on its transport wheels. The strong bu
16/08/2019
Banks Renewables have issued a legal challenge to how the UK government operates its main mechanism for supporting low-carbon electricity generation. The independent renewable energy firm part of North East property and energy business The Banks Group, has commenced judicial review proceedings agai
16/08/2019
Willmott Dixon is to continue delivering significant projects across Oxfordshire with its appointment to the University of Oxford's £1.5bn framework, contributing to the university's ambitious estate plans. Willmott Dixon has delivered significant projects across Oxfordshire including the RAL Space
16/08/2019
Bowmer & Kirkland have offered their congratulations and good luck to their Contracts Manager, Nick McQuaid who has been shortlisted for the Construction Manager of the Year Awards. Nick, who oversaw the project to build the new Waterside Campus for the University of Northampton, is a contender in
16/08/2019
The biggest road upgrade scheme in the UK has been recognised with the highest honour at this year's Considerate Constructors Scheme's National Ultra Site Awards. The joint venture from Costain, Balfour Beatty and Skanska for Highways England, won the coveted '2019 Ultra Site of the Year Award'. T
16/08/2019
Kier Highways are celebrating a safety milestones on two smart motorway projects, both of which have gone for more than a million hours without a reportable injury. M20 J3-5 in the south-east and M6 J13-15 in the Midlands both achieved the significant milestone within weeks of each other and put th
16/08/2019
Castle Building Services (Castle) has been awarded a contract for a new £9.8 million state-of-the-art healthcare facility in York. Working on behalf of principal contractor, Kier Construction, Castle has been appointed to provide a full range of mechanical, electrical and plumbing services on a new
16/08/2019
Willmott Dixon (WD) have been appointed to create a new business hub and social space for the University of Hertfordshire. WD's team of education specialists will create a new diverse social space at the de Havilland Campus at the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield. Procured through the Scape M
16/08/2019
Lendlease have announced the appointment of Simon Gorski as their new Managing Director for Construction in Europe. With nearly 15 years of experience at Lendlease, Simon Gorski joined the company as a Commercial Manager in 2004. He has undertaken various roles through the business ever since and l
15/08/2019
Onshore shale gas exploration operator, Cuadrilla, has confirmed that it has resumed hydraulic fracturing operations at its flagship Lancashire site in Preston New Road. The company announced that it would return to operations last month and has secured all the required permits and permissions to f
15/08/2019
Taylor Wimpey has said it is proud that seven of its site managers have won a prestigious NHBC (National House-Building Council) Pride in the Job Quality Award. The award recognises site managers and their teams who produce the highest quality homes, with winners selected from over 16,000 site man
15/08/2019
AFI-Uplift has announce the acquisition of Facelift (GB) Limited – a long-established powered access rental business with a strong heritage in the truck mounted platform market. Founded in Hickstead in 1986, Facelift has built an enviable market position in its rental business and its complementar
15/08/2019
RSK has announced that it has acquired domestic subsidence investigation specialist Geocore Site Investigations Ltd. This marks the fifth acquisition for the fast-growing RSK group – the UK's leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services consultancy – this financial year. Ge
15/08/2019
Subsea Innovation has announced that it has won a new contract in Norway with TechnipFMC. In 2018 Subsea Innovation developed a next-generation seal for their Pipe in Pipe Waterstops. Waterstop Seals provide a solution for isolating a section of flooded annulus in offshore risers or flowlines by pr
15/08/2019
URE Energy has had their licence to supply electricity revoked after it failed to meet Renewables Obligation for 2017-2018. Regulator Ofgem said that URE Energy failed to meet its Renewables Obligation by not paying into the buy-out fund by 31 August 2018, or presenting Renewables Obligation Certif
15/08/2019
The government has been urged to commit to a 'Northern Budget' to deliver a boost to the region's economic fortunes. The call, which is backed by members of Transport for the North's Board – who collectively represent more than 15 million people across the North – asks the new Government to deliver
15/08/2019
The government has said that shale gas could be an "important new domestic energy source", as Cuadrilla is set to begin work on fracturing (fracking) its second well at the Preston New Road site in Lancashire. Clarifying the government's position, a Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Stra
14/08/2019
M Group Services has announced the acquisition of KH Engineering Services (KHES). KHES is one of the UK's leading providers of mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering solutions covering the design, management and delivery of services for the rail and wider transport sectors and has a turnover o
14/08/2019
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) have been chosen to deliver upgrade works on the electricity infrastructure across southern England The substantial improvement programme, representing an investment of £32 million, reaches across parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset a
14/08/2019
London-based structural steel fabricator, Steelo, has acquired the business and assets of Builder's Beams to better serve the UK's South East structural steel market. Michael Krajewski, CEO and founder of Steelo, said: "This is the first step of a greater plan, which is to build a group of companie
14/08/2019
Highways England has announced plans for a major upgrade to the A69 Bridge End junction, which aims to reduce congestion, and improve journey times and safety for thousands of drivers. A multi-million upgrade will save drivers around an hour a week, and the installation of permanent average speed c
14/08/2019
More than £180,000 is to be invested in the regeneration of Belfast's historic docks from the National Lottery Community Fund. The Sailortown Regeneration Group has received a £184,928 grant to help turn the rundown St Joseph's Church in Sailortown into a community hub, which will be used to bring
14/08/2019
Balfour Beatty has announced an increase of 9% in its underlying operational profits to £72 million, up from £66m in 2018. Publishing its half year results, the firm said that it was on track to deliver full year performance in line with market expectations. Key results include: • PFO from earni
14/08/2019
FleXibitions created exhibition and work areas at Leeds Beckett University for use within their new design block, sited at Broadcasting Place. Due to the open-plan design studios both Jix-a-Wall & Stak-A-Way combined to make an ideal one-stop flexible solution for our client. The criteria of both w
14/08/2019
On average, one person dies or is seriously injured each month as a result of contact with overhead power lines. And it's a deeply shocking statistic that over the past five years, there were over 500 near-miss incidents involving road transport and haulage or tipper type vehicles and overhead powe
13/08/2019
Highways England has announced an investment of more than £22 million over the next 12 months in a major Yorkshire coastal route to improve journeys and safety for the thousands of drivers who use it every day. Resurfacing, drainage, junction upgrades as well as major safety improvements are being
13/08/2019
Thirty six thousand tonnes of armour stone has been delivered to West Bay in Dorset as part of a £9 million coastal defence project. Funded by Defra, West Dorset Council and Wessex Regional Flood Defence Committee, SeaRock – a new joint venture between Aggregate Industries and Earlcoate constructio
13/08/2019
A new £10million student accommodation in Hereford is to be built by modular building specialist Caledonian. Working with ENGIE the project will provide Hereford College of Arts and the city's new NMiTE University with 178 student bedrooms each with its own study area and en-suite bathroom, along w
13/08/2019
Engineering firm Spencer Group, has adopted a new wearable technology that allows their workers to log their mood and monitor their emotional wellbeing. Developed by health tech start-up, Moodbean, the device is linked to a mobile app and online platform and collects data as users touch a blue butt
13/08/2019
Hecurl has been appointed to develop 150 new 'Build to Rent' homes at Corby Station, following the sale of land by the government's housing agency Homes England. Hecurl, a joint venture between developer and investor Hector Newton and fund and asset manager Curlew will build 150 one and two bed apa
13/08/2019
NG Bailey has reported a 16% increase in turnover to £556 million and an increase in underlying operating profit to £19.4m (from £13.7m) for the 12 months to 01 March 2019. The company, the UK's largest independent engineering and services group, attributes its successful financial performance to i
12/08/2019
The UK's biggest road construction project on the A14 has been recognised as 'spectacular' after securing several industry accolades. The scheme won the Ultra Site of the Year Awards for Collaboration and Fairness, Inclusion and Respect at the 2019 Considerate Constructors Scheme Ultra Site awards
12/08/2019
A total of 150 care home places have been created in Bedfordshire with the introduction of two new luxury developments. Two new £9 million care homes were built in Flitwick and Fairfield, featuring 75 bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms and stylish communal spaces for dining, socialising and relaxin
12/08/2019
Improvement works at RAF Lakenheath in Sussex are moving forward with renovations of the United States Visiting Forces (USVF) security forces facilities. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has appointed Henry Brothers to deliver the project, which is the first of a wider programme to upgrade v
12/08/2019
Electric vehicle charging points across the UK are set to be increased with an extra £2.5 million funding. This new set of funds will help install over 1,000 new charge points, supporting the on-street residential scheme which launched in 2017. The scheme aims to encourage even more people to ch
12/08/2019
Over the past few months Cromwell Wood has been seeing an increase in the work load in regard to construction materials supply, recycling activity and the preparation of sites for housing. We are currently involved in three sites for housing that require remediation within the West Yorkshire conur
12/08/2019
A deal has been agreed which will see 150 new homes brought to the Northamptonshire town of Corby. Hecurl, a joint venture between developer and investor Hector Newton and fund and asset manager Curlew, acquired a site next to Corby railway station from Homes England. The developer will bring fo
09/08/2019
A five-year investment plan has been set out for Gatwick Airport, which will see the facility extend the Pier 6 western as well as introduce robotic parking and automated boarding technology. The Capital Investment Programme (CIP) also identifies the £187 million railway station development, new N
09/08/2019
HS2 is celebrating a major project milestone as the design of Euston's new London Underground vent shaft and substation gained council approval. Designed by architects Weston Williamson + Partners, with William Matthews Associates, the four-storey cube draws inspiration from historic London Tube st
09/08/2019
A new innovation hub is set to be developed in London for regeneration specialist U+I's Plus X business. The £7 million project will see the Powerhouse building at The Old Vinyl Factory in Hayes redeveloped. Since the historic site's closure, which once housed the EMI HQ, many buildings have bee
09/08/2019
Locals in the Enfield area of London have been invited to a event on the £6 billion Meridian Water scheme. The scheme will see 10,000 homes and 6,000 jobs created, alongside world-class public spaces, community facilities and road and rail networks. This announcement comes after plans were submitt
09/08/2019
More than 800 people have been made redundant at the £650 million MGT biomass plant in Teeside over the last month, prompting construction union Unite to demand answers. Client Technicas Reundias and main contractor Atlantic Projects Company (APC) are delivering the project, with a skeleton workfo
09/08/2019
GAP Hire Solutions has been recognised for its excellence in health and safety standards with its second consecutive RoSPA Gold Award. The firm secured the award following an assessment on occupational health and safety performance. The RoSPA Awards scheme acknowledges an organisation's achieveme
09/08/2019
Morgan Sindall Construction is celebrating after being named on four lots of a £5 billion construction framework in London. The London Construction Programme (LCP) is run by Haringey Council and is available to use by local authorities and other public sector organisations in London and the Home C
09/08/2019
Unveiled at the Port of Ghent in November 2018, Sarens SGC-250, the largest crane in the world, required a transport solution for delivery to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant (HPC) site in Somerset. Destined for its first UK project, the SGC-250 will play a key role in constructing Hinkley P
09/08/2019
Leading UK commercial flooring supplier, JHS Carpets has launched a new range of carpet tiles called 'Sprint'. Boasting some striking stripes, the plain loop tiles create a clean solid colour giving interior designers the option to create different effects in different areas. An eye-catching and di
09/08/2019
With a requirement to bring in-house a product previously out-sourced, our client, a leading provider of cleanroom garments, consumables and medical devices to the healthcare sector, chose us as Principal Contractor and consultant for a new cleanroom build in Lincolnshire. The requirement was for a
08/08/2019
A new landmark housing scheme has been completed in Leicester city centre, bringing 297 apartments to the area. Contracor Winvic completed the project, which serves as the company's first privately-rented-sector scheme, and also the first purpose-built accommodation of this type in Leicester city
08/08/2019
Former Balfour Beatty director Dominic Cheetham has joined BAM Construct UK as the new Director of Marketing and Communications. He joins after having stints at British Gas, Serco, Network Rail, and Mabey Group in senior communications roles. Welcoming the appointment, James Wimpenny, Chief Execu
08/08/2019
An expert task force has assessed entries into Amey's industry-wide challenge to ensure that no street work excavations are left open overnight by 2020. The 2020 Challenge has now moved to the next stage, after more than 50 submitted products and techniques were reviewed and whittled down to six. T
08/08/2019
A team comprising Kier and the Canal & River Trust has successfully tackled an emergency water level situation at Toddbrook Reservoir in Derbyshire. Along with the the RAF and emergency services, the contractor ensured the water levels were reduced by 10.7m, resulting in the situation being declar
08/08/2019
Associated British Ports (ABP) is moving forward with the next stage of development at its new Grimsby Automotive Terminal (GAT). The Port of Grimsby is one of the UK's leading automotive ports and a major hub for the burgeoning offshore wind industry. It also continues to handle a wide range of o
08/08/2019
Morgan Sindall Construction has been named on Hampshire County Council's £200 million framework. The major construction framework has been established to provide new build construction and related infrastructure works, including extension and renovation, for a full range of public sector buildings
08/08/2019
A new state-of-the-art Community and Water Sports Centre is set to be built at the Ministry of Defence's Royal Air Force station Akrotiri in Cyprus. The station is the home of the Cyprus Operations Support Unit which provides joint support to British Forces Cyprus and operations in the region. T
08/08/2019
Planning permission has been granted to extend and enhance the coffee shop and restaurant at The Old Barn Garden Centre in Sussex. This project is being developed under the new ownership of the Tates of Sussex Garden Centre Group with the help and guidance of Folkes Architects of Storrington, West
08/08/2019
Bristol-based commercial design-build specialist Toro Shelters has been appointed by Galliford Try to build eleven custom-designed hangars for Typhoon (Eurofighter) aircraft based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. The new hangars are being constructed using latticed steel frames covered with a dura
08/08/2019
We are First Flooring, part of the First Group family. We are a relatively new company, but our fully certified and insured tradesmen have years of experience under their belt. We will supply and fit carpet, laminate and vinyl flooring in any space. We will work in domestic and commercial proper
07/08/2019
HS2 has announced plans to utilise augmented reality technology in a new landmark project. Working with PAULEY, the National College for High Speed Rail and Inventya, they will develop augmented reality training for future staff at Old Oak Common. The HS2 super hub in north London will be one of
07/08/2019
UK property and construction firm, Henry Boot PLC has named the successor of outgoing chief executive John Sutcliffe. Tim Roberts will take on the role from 01 January 2020, with Mr Suttcliffe staying in an advisory position until his retirement at the AGM on 21 May. As a FTSE 100 board director
07/08/2019
A landmark trial has commenced on a new environmentally-sound road surface on the M1 motorway. This sees a surface using recycled tyres laid on a section of the road between junctions 23 to 22 on the southbound carriageway of the M1 near Leicester. Developed by Tarmac, this is an asphalt technol
07/08/2019
Bruno Dupety has stepped down from his role as chief executive of VINCI Construction UK. Despite resigning, Mr Dupety will continue to be involved in a few major projects. Since leading the company from late 2014, he has overseen solid performances and leaves the firm with a strong order book for
07/08/2019
The Coal Authority is continuing work to upgrade pumping stations across the UK. The latest project saw a Brotherton Marsh near Doncaster enhanced with new pumps, panel, valves and pipework. Brotherton Marsh in Selby controls water levels to protect agricultural land which has been affected by su
07/08/2019
Amey's Facilities Management, Defence and Justice (FMDJ) Business has been recognised for its excellent health and safety practices. The company secured Gold from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) awards, which recognise achievement in health and safety management systems,
07/08/2019
Springfarm Architectural Mouldings Ltd. (SAM) is on track to reach ambitious growth targets which will see the company double turnover by 2020. The business, which has sites in Antrim and Lincolnshire, is a leading UK manufacturer of interior MDF mouldings including skirting and architrave, as well
07/08/2019
Ever since the Work at Height Regulations came into force in 2005, it's become a more commonly asked question. Actually, it's now referred to as re-lamping and is part of the planned maintenance. Most offices are built with lighting and air conditioning in place before anybody begins to think of how
07/08/2019
TPM Contracting's pre-insulated pipe can be used for hot and cold purposes and is ideal for use on industrial and commercial premises for internal or external use. Pre-manufactured at both of our UK and Ireland workshops, pre-insulated pipes are filled with our polyurethane injection system and fi
07/08/2019
We are First Maintenance, part of the First Group family. We are a relatively new company, but our fully certified and insured tradesmen have years of experience under their belt. No job is too big or too small for us, whether it’s a broken lock or a large construction job we will be there. The
06/08/2019
The first hydroponic living wall is set to be installed in the UK, improving air quality on a Southampton highway. National contractor Balfour Beatty Living Places and green infrastructure experts, Biotecture, are working on the project. Hydroponic living walls are sustainable, vertical installat
06/08/2019
The first of 88 electric vehicle rapid-charging points has been installed in West Yorkshire. The new facility went live in Bradford as part of the £3 million-plus scheme to help improve the county's air quality. Each of the new sites, which are free to use until the end of October 2021, will have
06/08/2019
Plans for a new road in Wokingham to link the A327 Reading Road to the A327 Eversley Road have been boosted with a £24 million investment. The funding will facilitate the construction of the new 2.3 km Arborfield Cross Relief Road, which will reduce congestion and boost employment in the area. A s
06/08/2019
The construction industry has been urged to implement a robust object prevention strategy after new statistics revealed the danger falling objects present. According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) figures, falling objects from above accounted for 16% of all fatal accidents in the workplace
06/08/2019
Construction firm Keller has announced plans to embed best Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices in the business as it looks to gain Investors in Diversity status. The contractor is working closely with the National Centre for Diversity (NCFD) on the EDI practices, which will bring the
06/08/2019
Independent law firm Muckle LLP has strengthened its construction team with a couple of key appointments. Specialist Adam Aston has been promoted to partner after 13 years with the company, where he has advised on a diverse range of regional, national and international construction and engineering
06/08/2019
Carpet Recycling UK celebrated the achievements of its members at its eleventh Annual Conference and Awards Event, while pledging to 'do more and be more proactive' in supporting innovation and helping the flooring sector to reuse and recycle more of its carpet waste. Taking the theme of 'Design fo
06/08/2019
We are First Electric, part of the First Group family. We are a relatively new company, but our fully certified and insured tradesmen have years of experience under their belt. No job is too big or too small for us, whether it's a broken light fixture or a large construction job we will be there.
05/08/2019
Willmott Dixon has agreed a deal to build a new state-of-the-art indoor tennis facility across from the world-famous Wimbledon venue. Delivered on behalf of The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), the new development will replace the existing indoor courts at Somerset Road. The new facility wi
05/08/2019
Aggregate Industries has found a new industry specialist to lead its concrete business. Max Colligan, who boasts over 30 years construction industry experience, has been appointed the new Managing Director of Ready Mix Concrete. As well as post-graduate qualifications in Quarrying, Max brings a p
05/08/2019
The park and ride spaces across Leeds are set to be increased as part of a long-term transport strategy for the city. Construction work has begun at Elland Road park and ride to create 550 extra spaces, with the Connecting Leeds programme expected to create an additional 2,000 park and ride spaces
05/08/2019
Leading UK construction firm Balfour Beatty has published a new paper tacking productivity in the water sector. The paper, entitled 'Two sides of a coin: A strong and sustainable supply chain and efficient charges for utility customers', gives a company outlook on the current balance of risk and r
05/08/2019
Construction consultancy Gleeds is set to continue working with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) after securing a new role. The international firm will look to implement its innovative 'performance management system' following a successful 18-month contract with MPS. Gleeds conducted a thor
05/08/2019
National developer Sladen Estates has appointed Carl Ward as its new projects director. Carl, who has over 15 years experience in the industry, has led large-scale capital construction projects across the UK. In his new role, he will be responsible for providing a construction viewpoint when asse
05/08/2019
How do you know who you are employing? Yes sure there are many tools that one can use to minimise the risk of hiring a "Lemon" or an outright destructive employee. Face to Face interviews, reference checks or skills exercises to test the candidates knowledge of his profession. These are all valid me
05/08/2019
First Plumb is the original company that began First Group Family and has been its main driving force. We have been trading for years and have built a loyal and valued custom base as we have hundreds of returning customers each year. Our fully certified and insured engineers have years of experience
02/08/2019
Plans to transform Perry Barr in Birmingham with new homes, public space and an education offering have taken a major stride forward. Outline proposals for the second phase of the regeneration scheme have been approved by council, which includes up to 500 new homes and a new secondary school for 1
02/08/2019
The British Museum is set to bring a new research and storage facility to Reading. National firm GRAHAM has signed on to deliver the new facility at the University of Reading in Shinfield. The new 16,000m2 new-build facility will house ancient artefacts from the Museum's Archaeological Research C
02/08/2019
Mace Group's Facilities Management consultancy, Mace Macro has extended a key partnership in the Middle East. The business has agreed to add a further three years to its partnership with Evolvence Knowledge Investments Limited (EKI). Macro has been providing Integrated Facilities Management to EK
02/08/2019
The finalists have been announced for the Women in Housing Awards 2019. National contractor Kier is celebrating after five of its employees secured nominations. Kier Housing Maintenance's Suzanne Eaglen, Head of Compliance, and Chris Power, Head of Operations Support, are recognised in the Consul
02/08/2019
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers powerful drive systems for transporting bulk materials that are characterised by maximum reliability, safety and robustness and ensure smooth operation even under the toughest environmental conditions. In quarries, powerful industrial gear units such as those from the NORD
02/08/2019
When the current floor system at the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) RAL Space facility required refurbishment, flooring specialist, Floor-Safe Ltd called upon Floor Safe Ltd to supply its ESD Colour System Topcoat product. Floor-Safe was confident that the product would offer prote
01/08/2019
Contracts worth over £200 million have been handed out as the University of Leicester prepares to move forward with a major construction project. ENGIE and special purpose vehicle, Freemans Common Village LLP, will deliver the contracts which will see 1,164 new student homes built across seven blo
01/08/2019
A major construction milestone has been marked at Milton Keynes' new YMCA campus as the development prepares for an official opening later this year. Construction work has reached roof level of the building. The £19 million campus will offer 199-apartments, giving local young people access to cruc
01/08/2019
Wates Group's new facilities management business has secured its first ever appointment. The firm, Wates FM, will deliver MEP services at 110 Bishopsgate in London, supporting existing and prospective tenants with operational management on behalf of Heron International. Formerly operating as Wate
01/08/2019
Balfour Beatty Living Places is set to deliver works on highways across Warwickshire until Spring 2025 after the firm landed a major contract extension. The company has been awarded a £34 million, one-year extension, as it continues to work with Coventry City Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough
01/08/2019
Galliford Try has been named as one of the leading construction firms in the latest FTSE4Good Index. The exclusive investor index rates companies according to how effectively they manage their environmental, social and governance risks. Following an independent assessment, the London Group secure
01/08/2019
A £27 million project to tackle congestion on peak train services is set to begin in the East of England later this year. The upgrades between Cambridge and King's Lynn include two platform extensions at Waterbeach and a platform extension at Littleport to 167 metres. Once the work is complete, e
01/08/2019
A tower scaffold is a freestanding scaffolding system that consists of a single working platform. It is also referred to as scaffold tower, and is gaining popularity in the construction industry as well as others because people are becoming more cautious about safety at work and worker's rights. It
01/08/2019
Wooden Gates are hugely popular in the UK. They can be beautiful, and wood is ideal for many different designs. But now, many wooden gates are being replaced by aluminium gates. Why is this? Read on and you'll see why the benefits of wooden gates cannot beat the best alternative for your driveway ga
