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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for September 2019
30/09/2019
A project to transform Wolverhampton's Civic Halls into a world-class venue has reached a key development milestone. Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed to deliver the second and final phase of the £38 million project. The firm will complete upgrades to the Civic Hall and Wulfrun Hall. W
30/09/2019
GAP Hire Solutions has struck a deal with Trime UK for a new set of site lighting towers. The firm purchased a further two hundred X-ECO LED sets at the recent Executive Hire Show Road Show, held in Glasgow. This purchase supports GAP's commitment to increase their fleet of X-ECO LED lights, citin
30/09/2019
Housing developer Story Homes has taken home three prizes at the recent UK Property Awards. The company was recognised for Aspen Grange in Carlisle, Chancel Place in Longhoughton and Willows Edge in Wrea Green. The schemes won for Best Residential Development in the Cumbria, Northumberland and Lan
30/09/2019
Scunthorpe's former Civic Centre has been transformed into a new first-class university campus. This project was completed as part of the first phase of the University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL) scheme, led by North Lincolnshire Council, North Lindsey College and the University of Lincoln.
30/09/2019
A call has been issued for a much greater commitment to innovation in construction as the government targets 'net zero' carbon. Aggregate Industries has welcomed the government's new target, but warned over an increased pressure to reduce, if not eradicate altogether, environmental impact. Guy E
30/09/2019
The Thameslink Programme has been recognised by sustainability assessment, rating and awards scheme, CEEQUAL. Two projects completed as part of the programme have been shortlisted for Exceptional Achievement Awards (EEA) by CEEQUAL. These projects are the Bermondsey Dive Under, in the Ecology and
30/09/2019
A new landmark project room has been launched in the UK, offering businesses the opportunity to gain more agile ways of project working. European office furniture supplier, Kinnarps has introduced Next Gen Project Rooms, which cleverly combine an interactive digital canvas and flexible furniture t
30/09/2019
The government has launched the largest hospital building programme in a generation today, 30 September. This forms part of a new Health Infrastructure Plan which sets out a long term programme of investment in health infrastructure. It will support the building of new hospitals as well as moderni
30/09/2019
Skanska has continued its support of London homeless charity, Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT), with a host of volunteering activities. The contractor helped the charity create a week of activities, 23-27 September, which included cooking breakfast, a charity shop challenge and providing advice on e
30/09/2019
Containers are incredibly versatile pieces of equipment. They're just as at home as a storage shed on a plot of land, working a wedding as a portable bar, or acting as a gatehouse for a music festival. Thanks to their hardwearing, easy-to-maintain nature, containers also find themselves at home on c
27/09/2019
The first phase of a £350 million project at Globe Road in Leeds is set to get underway with contractor BAM. Located in the new Temple district within Leeds city centre, Globe Point includes the 8.69 acre sites around Water Lane and Globe Road as well as the historic Grade 1 listed Temple Mill. Th
27/09/2019
Three of the UK's leading contractors have joined forces to deliver a new outdoor classroom for a local school in Islington. BAM, McLaren and Kier worked on the project, which saw a new space created for the children at Blessed Sacrament School. In order to find the most environmentally friendly w
27/09/2019
Modern methods of construction (MMC) specialist Rollalong has partnered with pioneering regeneration company Be First on a new project in London. The new £6.3 million partnership will see Rollalong design and build 19 modular homes for the London borough of Barking and Dagenham from its 11-acre ma
27/09/2019
'First fire' has been achieved at SSE Thermal's Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 (FM2) project in West Yorkshire – a major milestone ahead of the plant becoming operational later this year. FM2, which entered construction in 2016, is being developed as a joint venture between SSE Thermal and Wheelabrator Te
27/09/2019
Legal & General has taken home two accolades at this year's Association of Real Estate (AREF) Investment Performance awards. The AREF awards recognise funds that have consistently provided attractive, risk-adjusted performance to investors. They are an independent recognition of a funds strong per
27/09/2019
The development of a state-of-the-art sports hub has been launched at Gordon's School in Woking. This project will see a £6 million sports facility delivered at the state boarding school, comprising a 1,223 square metre sports hall with associated changing rooms and supporting spaces as well as a
27/09/2019
Willmott Dixon has secured its second Queen's Award for Enterprise for sustainable development. HM The Queen's representative for Hertfordshire visited the company's head office in Letchworth Garden City to deliver the accolade. This recognises the firm's commitment to reduce the environmental imp
27/09/2019
Engineering firm Spencer Group has announced its largest ever intake of young apprentices in the company's history. The business has brought on 14 students from Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) in Hull. Spencer Group is one of Ron Dearing UTC's Founding Partners and Executive Chairma
27/09/2019
In the current economic environment, businesses are understandably looking to reduce overheads. But we have noticed a worrying trend where sub-contractors have reduced or even completely removed their insurance indemnity limits in a bid to cut costs – leaving main contractors and SME construction bu
27/09/2019
Scratched, stained, dented? No worries, here at Floor Sander Hire, we can help you. It's vital to know which kind of finish is on your wooden floor; oil, water-based, wax, varnished, stained or aluminium oxide? This will help you identify which methods are best for your floor, reducing the risk of f
27/09/2019
Over 500 Profile 22 Optima Flush Casement Windows were installed in a private housing development in Whalley Range, Manchester. Housing developer Laurus Homes, a profit-for-purpose housing developer that's part of Trafford Housing Trust, secured planning permission to build 13 four bedroom houses a
26/09/2019
The second stage of demolition works has commenced at HS2's Euston station site in London. The HS2 project will see capacity doubled at Euston station with eleven new high speed platforms. New images released of the site show progress on the two 1970s towers at the front of the station. Four floor
26/09/2019
A £43 million project to build new school and leisure facilities in Ponteland, Northumberland, has celebrated a key milestone. Contractor Kier was joined by guests from Northumberland County Council, Active Northumberland, Ponteland Primary School and Ponteland High School to mark the completion o
26/09/2019
The project team behind the ongoing £200m rail manufacturing facility in East Yorkshire has been strengthened with a new appointment. Siemens Mobility Limited appointed Mace to support the project, providing a range of services including project and cost management, health and safety work, and env
26/09/2019
An experienced leader of energy and sustainability strategies, Charlotte Booth has joined BE Design in a key role. The multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering practice has appointed Charlotte as its new associate director of sustainability and wellbeing. From focusing on sustainability f
26/09/2019
A major infrastructure milestone has been celebrated at Thorpe Park Leeds with representatives from the developer and local council. CEO of Legal & General, Nigel Wilson visited the site to mark the completion of over £45 million of critical infrastructure investment. Mr Wilson's company has fun
26/09/2019
The iconic Nene Bridge in Peterborough has been strengthened in a landmark project. Contractor Skanska delivered a unique reinforced concrete encasement for V-shaped piers to extend the life of the bridge. This is the first project of its kind in the UK. The project involved strengthening six of
26/09/2019
Two new ambitious green housing projects are taking shape in Lincolnshire. Regional housebuilder Gusto Homes is delivering Collingham Park and Collingham Brook. Both developments use cutting edge green innovations to deliver high quality energy-efficient homes for people who want to enjoy their
26/09/2019
Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has been recognised for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The national firm has been shortlisted for two awards by Inclusive Companies, which recognise organisations who have a truly diverse workforce, and excel in their commitment to quality a
26/09/2019
A prime industrial and office development near Wakefield in West Yorkshire has been acquired in a £15.1 million deal. Adore and Worthing Councils purchased the development at Normanton Industrial Estate from property consultancy AWS. Photon Park, which is located adjacent to Junction 31 of the M
26/09/2019
Spectus Flush Tilt & Turn Windows specified in the construction of 22 houses and 22 flats in Crawley. A former depot in Southgate Crawley was the site of a development of 44 high quality social housing units for Crawley Borough Council. The high profile location next to a popular park meant the ae
25/09/2019
A new state-of-the-art student housing development has been opened in Birmingham. Vita Student's first residential development in the Midlands, the £25 project comprises a 115,000 sq ft building with 357 high-specification, self-contained studios and 6,500 sq ft of amenity-rich communal hub space
25/09/2019
The Beech Hill area in Halifax, West Yorkshire, has been successfully cleared to make way for hundreds of new affordable homes. Rhodar completed the demolition of three, 18-storey high rise tower blocks, nine garages and a council depot as part of the development project. The 40-week project saw
25/09/2019
Multi-discipline property and construction consultancy Ridge has named experienced professional Tim Haynes as a new Partner. Mr Haynes will join the Ridge office in London as part of its Expert Witness and Advisory Services (EWAS) team. He will utilise over 30 years of experience to provide expert
25/09/2019
A series of rebuilding works at Dogs Trust in Darlington have reached a key milestone. The first phase of the project has been completed, as part of a wider partnership between Dogs Trust and award-winning civil engineers McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd. When the second and final phase is fully compl
25/09/2019
Mace Macro has secured a contract from the UK's largest distributor of plumbing and heating products, City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited (CPSH). The business will deliver facilities management services for CPSH across the UK and Ireland. They will take responsibility for the management of faci
25/09/2019
Milton Keynes Council has awarded two key energy contracts to national firm ENGIE. Through the Re:fit Energy Performance Contract framework, the company will deliver a range of innovative energy improvements and carbon reduction initiatives to the Council's land and built assets. The Re:fit frame
25/09/2019
A series of upgrades are set to be completed across several east London stations as part of the Crossrail project. Network Rail has awarded a £20 million contract to VolkerFitzpatrick to deliver the works, which include improvements at both Romford and Ilford stations. Ilford station will b
25/09/2019
Skanska has launched a trial on the use of recycled plastic kerbing on highways projects across the country. The trial will look to reduce carbon by 40 per cent by replacing concrete with plastic kerbing. It is being carried out as part of work to find innovative ways to improve delivery of its hi
25/09/2019
Costain and partner Tetronics have been appointed to deliver a £250,000 trial at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria. The companies will demonstrate thermal treatment of drums of Plutonium Contaminated Material (PCM), showing it is capable of substantial volume reduction of PCM drums, thereby pr
25/09/2019
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has visited the site of the new Phoenix Concert Hall and Ashcroft Theatre to open the development. Mr Khan was joined by Mayor and Mayoress of Croydon as well as other local dignitaries to officially open the building last week, Monday 16 September. A number of ac
24/09/2019
UK hotel chain BLOC Hotels is set to welcome a new location in Birmingham, with construction work now underway on site. When complete, the building will comprise 227 bedrooms spread across 22 floors, bringing a contemporary new structure to Birmingham’' developing city centre skyline. The site's
24/09/2019
Construction work has commenced on a £7 million school expansion in Great Yarmouth. A new two-storey school with room for 420 places will be built for North Denes Primary School. This forms part of a £169 million county-wide investment to create thousands of new school places in Norfolk. Contracto
24/09/2019
Legal practice Aaron & Partners has named industry expert Paul Donnelly as its construction and engineering partner. Paul boasts expertise dealing with both contentious and non-contentious matters, acting on behalf of both public and private sector clients. He was praised by the Legal 500 for his "
24/09/2019
Mace has announced four new divisional Chief Executive Officers as it looks to restructure for future growth. The new CEOs will be across the company's four 'Engines for Growth': Develop, Consult, Construct and Operate. This restructuring will empower and transfer full accountability to the four
24/09/2019
The Erith Park development in south east London which saw the creation of almost 600 new homes has been shortlisted for two national housing awards. The project will compete at the 2019 Inside Housing Development Awards in the Best Regeneration and Best Partnership categories. The national award
24/09/2019
Galliford Try's Highways business has secured a high-quality pipeline of work worth a total value of £461 million. The company will work on two major Highways England projects, including one which comprises a series of five projects in the eastern region valued at £300m to upgrade the A47 between
24/09/2019
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at Uplands Community College in Wadhurst, East Sussex, to mark the beginning of construction. This project will see a new main block built to hold a 950-people school, providing 3843m2 of teaching space across a range of traditional class rooms and learning
24/09/2019
goSmart Intelligent Storage Solutions has been officially launched in the UK. goSmart is a revitalised version of Becode UK Ltd and is the curation of a carefully selected range partners, including Tz, Lehmann and Flexlock, brought together to provide appropriate solutions that are at the forefron
24/09/2019
Many of us have seen the financial auditors up to their all-too common tricks again, with the collapse of Carillion being one of the most eyebrow raising in a long while. Rachel Reeves MP suggested financial auditors KPMG were "guilty of failing to tackle the crisis" and failed to "paint a true pict
24/09/2019
Guschlbauer is a well-renowned traditional confectionery producer and one of the largest in Austria. Their products are sold across the globe and the company is experiencing impressive growth rates. Due to their success, they needed to expand their production facility to increase the volume. The pr
23/09/2019
The development of Liverpool's iconic India Buildings is set to recommence again with a new contractor. Work began on the project with Styles & Wood, who were recently terminated. Caddick Construction will now begin work under a completely new timetable and programme. The programme of refurbis
23/09/2019
British infrastructure firm Costain has announced a new key senior appointment. Catherine Warbrick, who has been with the company since 2006, has been named the new Group HR director. During her time at Costain, Catherine has held a number of senior leadership roles, most recently as director of
23/09/2019
A recent government report supporting the use of advanced asphalt technology on UK roads has been backed by a major industry player. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Highways released a report calling for the widespread adoption of warm mix asphalt (WMA), which despite its environmental
23/09/2019
Crest Nicholson has been celebrated at a recent awards ceremony for its continued support of the Armed Forces. The national housebuilder won the Silver Employer Recognition Award by Reserve Forces and Cadets Association. The Silver Award from The Defence Armed Forces Employer Covenant Recognition
23/09/2019
Keller has announced a significant promotion in its instrumentation and monitoring division, GEO-Instruments. Piotr Konieczny has been named the new General Manager. He first joined the division in 2012 to work as part of the KGI JV delivering the Crossrail C300/410 project and has made a signif
23/09/2019
Two new products have been unveiled in the UK to tackle flooding by sewage. Amey, United Utilities and jetting equipment supplier Jetchem have joined forces to develop a new Interceptor Draw Off System (IDOS) unit and drainage monitor device. Customers affected by sewer defects and blockages can
23/09/2019
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has been recognised for its emphasis on family-friendly culture by WorkingMums.co.uk. The firm will compete for three awards at the upcoming WorkingMums.co.uk event. They include Innovation in Flexible Working Award, Best for Dads Award and the Best for Returners Awar
23/09/2019
Kier has cemented its position as a top three utilities player in the UK with a place on a Yorkshire Water framework. The five-year £750 million AMP7 Complex Civils Framework covers maintenance for the utility, including civil and structural engineering as well as construction and refurbishment wo
23/09/2019
Equipment hire company A-Plant has added a host of new Wacker Neuson products to its lineup in a £900,000 deal. The firm has invested in 20 new 6T and 9T Dual View Dumpers. This follows a recent trial at Sellafield earlier this year and Ian Jordan, Managing Director for A-Plant, said the investme
23/09/2019
With a number of different flat roofing systems out there, why should you choose Topseal GRP? The benefit with Topseal's GRP systems is that installers have the backing of a company that has 20+ years' experience in manufacturing high quality accredited flat roofing systems. We also provide an inten
20/09/2019
The UK government has announced the next round of renewable energy projects under the flagship Contracts for Difference scheme. The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the government's primary method of supporting low-carbon electricity. It encourages investment in renewables by providing proj
20/09/2019
Legal & General has strengthened its retail platform with a new key appointment. Terry Martin joins the firm as the new Senior Asset Manager from Savills Investment Management. In his new role, Terry will work closely with its retail occupiers to respond positively and creatively to the structura
20/09/2019
Balfour Beatty Living Places has secured a prize at this year's Public Service Excellence awards. The firm along with partner Southampton City Council won the Best Public / Private Partnership Working Initiative award at the annual event. These awards recognise the very best in local government
20/09/2019
A number of projects are set to transform areas along the English coast courtesy of new government funding. Over £10 million has been awarded to five projects in Cumbria, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Kent and Suffolk to create jobs, boost tourism, improve transport and protect much-loved coastal herita
20/09/2019
A ceremony has been held to mark progress at the ongoing development at HMS Cambria in Wales. Contractor Morgan Sindall has reached the halfway stage of its work which will see a major head office and training facility built at the head Royal Naval Reserve Unit in Wales. The new build headquarter
20/09/2019
Kier is celebrating its success at this year's Construction Manager of the Year Awards (CMYA), with five employees picking up a medal at the London event. Held at the Grosvenor House hotel, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) annual awards celebrate the very best construction managers in th
20/09/2019
London's new Royal Wharf development is set to welcome a host of new duplex apartments later this month. When complete, the new Royal Wharf neighbourhood will comprise 3,385 riverside properties housing around 10,000 residents and stands within the £3.5bn Royal Docks regeneration area. Its townhou
20/09/2019
A-Plant has secured major industry recognition for its commitment to apprenticeships. The national plant hire firm was highly commended at the North West regional final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019. The awards celebrate outstanding apprentices, employers and individuals who go above
20/09/2019
Abtech Basements is a specialist basement company, offering expert services in the construction and waterproofing of below ground structures. The experienced London firm has delivered projects across the South of England, with satisfied clients all the way from Coventry down to the Channel Islands.
20/09/2019
For temporary heating and hot water generation plant (DHW), Acclimatise provides an unbeatable service. Our UK team of commercial boiler hire specialist engineers have designed all of our
19/09/2019
The Chartered Institute of Building has announced the 2019 Construction Manager of the Year. Sir Robert McAlpine manager Joseph McNeil beat off competition from 79 other finalists to claim the award. Mr McNeil secured the award for his first project as lead, working on complex refurbishment work
19/09/2019
London's new Royal Wharf Pier has been delivered to its site on the River Thames ahead of its opening later this year. The new pier, built offsite in Holland, travelled across the North Sea and along the Thames to its new home on the shores of the landmark Royal Wharf development. The canting brow
19/09/2019
University College London (UCL) has awarded a major construction contract for a development on its new East campus. VINCI Construction UK has won a £99.9 million deal to deliver one of the first two developments on the new campus - Pool Street West. Pool Street West, along with the Marshgate deve
19/09/2019
The development of Bristol's tallest residential building is set to mark a major project milestone this weekend. A 102m high crane will be erected at the Castle Park View site over Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 September. This will be the largest tower crane to be erected against the city skyline and
19/09/2019
A couple of key buildings are taking shape at the ongoing development at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. The base will be home to new buildings for two US Air Force F35 squadrons from late 2021, housing the latest training and maintenance technology to prepare both the aircraft and crews to deliver thei
19/09/2019
A new state-of-the-art sports hall has been built at Tile Cross Academy in Birmingham. National contractor Morgan Sindall Construction delivered the £7 million project, which included the provision of two floodlit 3G multi-use games area pitches. The firm also re-clad the school's existing science
19/09/2019
The UK's first new nuclear power station has reached a major project milestone. Work has begun at the Hinkley Point C station to install the 38,000 concrete segments required to support the three underground marine tunnels at up to 33 metres below the seabed of the Bristol Channel. These tunnels w
19/09/2019
Wates' housing repairs and maintenance division has landed a place on a key housing refurbishment framework in east London. Wates Living Space joins the £40-50 million Tower Hamlets Homes Block Refurbishment framework which aims to facilitate internal and external planned maintenance across the ALM
19/09/2019
Leading construction provider, Aggregate Industries has launched a new asphalt range for use in harsh chemical environments. Super Protect, the firm's new range of acid-resistant asphalts, is designed to withstand the chemical environments found in agriculture and other arduous industries. Made u
19/09/2019
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
18/09/2019
The development of a modern retirement village in the Havering area of London has taken a major leap forward. Demolition has begun on the former Solar, Serena and Sunrise Courts site to make way for the sheltered accommodation. Local supplier Downwell Demolition is delivering the work. When comp
18/09/2019
The AKA SBA Group has created a new position of Architectural Director as part of its five-year strategy. Former Newcastle-based associate David Davies has been promoted to the new role. Managing Director of the design group, Tony Harmieson, said: "David has earned his place on our Board of Direc
18/09/2019
A new 65-home development is set to be built in Ashby by national contractor Willmott Dixon. The project, for emh care & support, will see a collection of one- and two-bed homes constructed along with communal areas, such as a hairdressers and bistro. This £12.5 million scheme is designed by arc
18/09/2019
A new campaign from national housebuilder Redrow is set to shed some light on the thriving communities behind the physical homes. Through its 'a better way to live' marketing campaign, Redrow is delivering a series of high quality films centred on a selection of the businesses' placemaking princip
18/09/2019
The expansion of the Liverpool2 deep-water container terminal is moving forward with another phase of development. Liverpool2 is a £400m investment that provides a state-of-the-art ocean gateway for international trade to and from the UK. The deep-water facility is capable of accommodating the wor
18/09/2019
Costain is set to lend its expertise to United Utilities' flagship Manchester and Pennines Resilience project. The firm secured an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract, which will involve providing strategic consultancy services on areas such as preliminary designs, temporary land requiremen
18/09/2019
Carrying out building or construction work is a huge commitment which can be complex and expensive. One way of keeping within your budget is to hire rather than purchase the plant equipment required to complete the project. There are various benefits to hiring over purchasing. The most obvious be
18/09/2019
The innovative Brady Inspection Timer can help save lives by clearly showing on machines, equipment and tools when maintenance is needed. Its LED lights grab the attention of users and maintenance professionals alike from a distance and help avoid the use of uninspected or worn out equipment. Brady
17/09/2019
Seven dated tower blocks in the Larner Road estate area of London have been successfully transformed into 587 new homes. The award-winning Erith Park development has been in development for six years, with developers Orbit and Wates Residential celebrating official completion earlier this month.
17/09/2019
A state-of-the-art imaging centre is set to be built Royal Brompton Hospital in London. Kier has been selected to deliver the project through the ProCure22 (P22) framework. When complete, the new centre will provide state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities for patients, and enable the delivery of a
17/09/2019
The development of HS2's new £1 billion Old Oak Common station has reached a key milestone with a major appointment. The Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA HS2 joint venture has been selected to manage the construction and delivery of the project. This contract ensures the JV will be responsible for th
17/09/2019
Planning has been approved to redevelop the Boden Mill site in Chard, Somerset. Architecture practice AHR and partner Alliance Leisure Services secured permission to turn develop the project, which will include a new-build leisure centre and relocated library incorporating community facilities. Fut
17/09/2019
Vivalda Group has announced a new investment of £150,000 in automated routing technology. This funding reaffirms the business' long-term commitment to UK manufacturing and the growing importance of off-site fabrication within the construction sector. The commissioning of two Radecal ATC CNC Piran
17/09/2019
CIS has completed a major pile-driving operation in conjunction with construction of a new $240 million state-of-the-art phosphates terminal in Jordan. The terminal is purpose-built to export and handle upwards of six million tonnes of rock phosphate in bulk annually. It is located in the South Po
17/09/2019
It's been just over a year since CPCS made the controversial decision of creating a new standalone category for the 360 rotational telehandler. Prior to the introduction of the new CPCS A77 Telehandler 360 Slew category, operators had to complete the A17d Telehandler (inc 360 slew) course to get q
17/09/2019
SK Recruitment Agency is able to provide construction workers on both permanent and temporary basis for your best convenience. We cover all UK area including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and ROI. We can supply construction staff in the following sectors: • Labour & Trades • Shop Fitting
16/09/2019
A major residential development in London's Fitzrovia is set to move forward with contractor McLaren. The national construction firm will deliver the £190 million project on behalf of a joint venture between Art-Invest Real Estate UK; the German real estate developer ECE; and Dukelease Properties.
16/09/2019
A project has been launched to co-locate two schools on the site of the existing Merchants' Academy secondary school in Bristol. Contractor Galliford Try is delivering the project in Withywood over a £12.5 million contract. This will see Merchants' Academy Primary and Venturers' Academy built on t
16/09/2019
A new landmark residential tower in London has reached its highest point of construction. The Berkeley Group's new South Quay Plaza, the tallest building its ever constructed, will comprise 888 homes and significantly enhance the surrounding area with 2.6 acres of new public realm and green space.
16/09/2019
ENGIE has agreed a £2.8 million deal with Solent University to connect its new sports complex to a pioneering energy scheme. This deal sees the sports centre successfully connected to Southampton Geothermal Heating Company's energy over the next 20 years. The SGHC is a working partnership between
16/09/2019
Developers behind a complex self-build housing project in Cambridgeshire have called on Aggregate Industries for its roofing product solution. Helen and Rob Facer, former owners of Barnack Estates UK Ltd used their expertise to build their own dream home on the rural landscape of Sutton. As with
16/09/2019
GAP Hire Solutions is preparing for its trip to Manchester next week for this year's SHE Show North West. The SHE Show is one of the UK's leading Safety, Health and Environment exhibitions, attracting 350+ senior SHE and procurement professionals. This year's show focuses on themes of people, beha
13/09/2019
The first phase of development at Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport is set to begin early next year. Construction firm GRAHAM has agreed a deal to deliver the first phase, which will include £3.5 million worth of work to Adlington Walk, the covered area next to the main shopping centre. This
13/09/2019
National environmental, engineering and technical services consultancy, RSK has continued its successful business year with another major acquisition. The company has acquired Ecologia Environmental Solutions Ltd, marking its sixth acquisition this financial term. Ecologia is a company of 45 peo
13/09/2019
A new 242,000 sq ft office-based scheme has been launched in the Hammersmith area of London. The Legal & General / Mitsubishi Estate London property at 245 Hammersmith Road boasts 11 floors of flexible, collaborative space that is built to inspire and connect people both inside and outside the bui
13/09/2019
A series of refurbishment work has commenced at St Joan of Arc Catholic School in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. The multi-million pound programme of works will see the institution's science facilities upgraded. The new look science teaching block will include 10 new teaching labs, two preparation
13/09/2019
Sika UK has added an experienced Area Technical Manager to its ranks. Edgar Janoher joins the company from Sika Spain, where he held the same role. In his new role, Edgar will promote Sika's refurbishment product range in the Greater London area focusing on helping engineers and specifiers find t
13/09/2019
The junction of Beale Place and Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth town centre was a long-time busy road intersection. For the last two years however the site has been closed to traffic as part of an experimental scheme designed to improve pedestrian safety, though with kerblines and highway surfa
12/09/2019
A major milestone has been reached on Highways England's A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme. Contractor Aggregate Industries has laid its millionth tonne of material for the project. When complete, the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme will feature 21 miles of new, multi-
12/09/2019
A popular Welsh Medium school in Barry is set to undergo significant upgrades under the government's 21st Century Schools and Colleges Programme. The Vale of Glamorgan Council has appointed ISG to deliver the £18.5m project for Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg, which will comprise of five new extension
12/09/2019
BAM Construction has been recognised for its work on Leeds General Hospital with a major nomination at the Chartered Institute of Building's (CIOB) manager of the year awards. The national contractor handed over the new inter-operative MRI and hybrid cardiac theatre at the Clarendon Wing of Leeds G
12/09/2019
Construction company Interserve has cemented its position as an environmentally friendly business through a series of improvements. The firm has made changes to its cleaning business, resulting in tens of thousands of bottles per year being saved from landfill. The company's cleaners use roughly
12/09/2019
Planning and development consultancy Turley has strengthened its team in Scotland with two new appointments. The firm has brought on new additions from WYG to join the planning service at its Edinburgh office. Lisa Russell joins the company as associate director, bringing over 15 years' experien
12/09/2019
Legal & General has boosted its retail platform with the appointment of a new Senior Asset Manager. Terry Martin joins the company from Savills Investment Management to focus all retail and leisure holdings in the Linked Life and Pension Funds. He will report to Craig Westmacott, Senior Fund Mana
11/09/2019
Kier has landed a deal with Manchester Metropolitan University to construct the institution's new £35m School of Digital Arts (SODA). Located on the site of the Students Union car park on Higher Chatham Street, the purpose-built 5,200m² school will boast state-of-the-art teaching facilities across
11/09/2019
Lendlease has selected the new Chief Executive Officer for its European business. Current Chief Operating Officer for Europe, Neil Martin will take on the role having spent more than 20 years with the company. He brings experience working on a number of key projects and served in several leadershi
11/09/2019
The major development of Nine Elms Square in London is set to get underway with contractor Mace. Developer R&F Properties has agreed a deal with Mace to deliver the first phase of the mixed-use development. This £480 million phase will involve the construction of three towers and a podium with r
11/09/2019
Work has begun on a new industrial warehouse space in Liverpool city centre. Caddick Construction is delivering the project on behalf of property developer Network Space, which will see the development of a 23,069 sq ft speculative industrial building. The Central 23 project will be built on a 1
11/09/2019
A-Plant has acquired 250 of the latest TRIME mobile tower lighting units in a £2.5 million investment. The firm has taken delivery of X-Eco, X-Hybrid and X-Solar Hybrid models, which provide longer running times, greater fuel efficiency, innovation and reliability. Dave Harris, Business Developme
11/09/2019
Aggregate Industries has responded to growing demand in the Greater Manchester area with the launch of a new concrete plant. The firm has opened its second ready mix concrete plant in the region, adding to its established facility in Salford. Located just off the M56 in Wythenshawe, the new plant
11/09/2019
Agg Pro has been awarded official dealership with McCloskey Washing Systems. MWS are International leaders providing equipment to the Materials, Mining and Minerals industry, delivering innovative, class-leading washing systems. This exciting addition completes Agg Pro's full range of McCloskey ma
11/09/2019
Industrial doors are an important part of all industrial processes. They keep the equipment safe while enhancing the industrial appeal. Industrial doors are used each day, but operators rarely have time to inspect and examine their performance and condition. Most users only examine industrial doors
10/09/2019
Kier construction director, Paul Gandy has been named as the new Managing Director of Interserve's UK construction business. Paul will take on the role from 01 October 2019, succeeding George Franks who is retiring in May 2020 after 35 years at Interserve. He brings significant experience and ex
10/09/2019
A historic former bank in Manchester city centre has been eyed as a potential redevelopment opportunity for more office-led space. Manchester's mixed-use neighbourhood NOMA has submitted plans to transform the Old Bank into an office scheme with mixed ground-floor retail, leisure and co-working sp
10/09/2019
International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has strengthened its rail business with the appointment of former Network Rail advisor Richard Stansfield. Richard joins the company as director of cost management, bringing more than thirty years experience working for the likes of Faithf
10/09/2019
A new £125 million multi-use building has been officially opened at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Delivered by Mace based on designs from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the Centre Building features a number of academic departments, more than a dozen seminar rooms, h
10/09/2019
Galliford Try has unveiled plans worth an estimated £1.075 billion to combine its housebuilding businesses with Bovis Homes. The companies have reached preliminary agreement on high-level terms, which will see Linden Homes, Galliford Try Partnerships and Bovis Homes unite. This combination will c
10/09/2019
A new short-term accommodation centre has opened in London, offering housing and support for rough sleepers in the capital. Construction firm GRAHAM completed the centre at no cost on behalf of London City Mission. The Corner House centre is located above London City Mission's Webber Street day c
10/09/2019
Yorkshire construction firm Caddick Group has celebrated 40 years of business at an event over the weekend. The family-run company hosted an event at the recently completed Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds to celebrate the milestone. The Caddick family, 250 staff and their partners were all in
10/09/2019
ENGIE has commenced work to deliver a new state-of-the-art building at Lytham St Anne's Technology & Performing Arts College (LSA) in Lancashire. The £5.6 million project will include the removal and demolition of two existing buildings, the construction of a new single storey building - to form a
10/09/2019
Britain is currently in an extended period of business uncertainty associated with the next steps of Brexit. The construction industry, along with the economy as a whole, is subject to various issues associated with the vote to leave the EU, with limited scope for most to influence events at nationa
10/09/2019
Milestone Reclaim and Landscaping, based in Grays, Essex, has established itself as a quality supplier of landscaping products to both domestic and trade customers in recent years. Keen to cement its reputation and update its web presence, the firm has launched a new-look online shop, complete with
09/09/2019
Plans for a £130 million multi-use development in Hull have taken a major stride forward. VINCI Construction UK has been appointed to carry out the design and construction of the project, which will see Albion Square feature high-quality retail, housing, leisure and enhanced parking facilities in
09/09/2019
Biosite Systems has cemented its position as one of the UK's leading technology companies after featuring in this year's Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 league table. The firm, which provides technology-enabled solutions for the construction industry, is celebrating its second consecutive year
09/09/2019
National contractor Interserve has sealed a deal to deliver the £13.9m phase one refurbishment of Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough. The firm will deliver improvements to the mental health facility under Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust's new £100m construction framework. Th
09/09/2019
A global search has been launched to find a partner to help deliver Bristol's ambition to become the UK's first carbon neutral city. Bristol City Leap will look to deliver a zero-carbon, smart energy city by 2030. Led by Bristol City Council and Bristol Energy, the city's energy company, City Lea
09/09/2019
A new state-of-the-art office development in London has celebrated a major project milestone. Developer YardNine held a traditional Scandinavian ceremony to mark the EightyFen building reaching its full structural height. The event included a traditional Scandinavian 'flying of the fir' in which a
09/09/2019
The development of a new primary school in Castleward Urban Village has been boosted with government funding. Local Government, Local Enterprise Partnership and Homes England have awarded £8 million to the project, which will see a new facility built on Carrington Street. The school will have c
09/09/2019
The former HQ for HSBC's private bank in London is set to be redeveloped by fit-out specialist Mace. Real estate investors BentallGreenOak is leading the project at 78 St James's Street, which will see the refurbishment, fit-out and rooftop extension of the historic Grade II listed building. When
09/09/2019
SPV Group's latest West Midlands training hub has been boosted with a host of new roofing materials. Construction materials manufacturer TECHNONICOL donated two full lorry loads to help support young people at the training hub in Walsall. Run in partnership with Juniper Training, the hub will off
09/09/2019
HVAC is an area in which there may be significant savings in considering alternative technologies. Replacing the conventional steel ducts with fabric-based alternatives offers relevant gains in terms of time usage and total costs. It happens almost as regularly as clockwork that contractors and con
09/09/2019
To put it simply, U-Roof improves build time, reduces waste, reduces costs, improves quality and adds more space.
06/09/2019
Civil Engineering company Thomas Bow City Asphalt has scooped a multi-million pound to deliver road repair works in a Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council framework contract. The four-year patching contract, worth a total of £36million, will see Thomas Bow act as the principal c
06/09/2019
Winvic Construction has placed the final steel beam in the structure that will eventually be Lidl's new British Headquarters in Tolworth. In addition to the final steel piece being put in place, Winvic has recently completed the upper floor concrete slabs and started works to the envelope and SFS f
06/09/2019
Selco Builders Warehouse has reaffirmed its commitment to lowering its carbon footprint by continuing to invest in energy-saving LED lighting. Selco has already saved thousands of tonnes of damaging carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere by installing the modern bulbs in all new store openings
06/09/2019
Robertson Construction has been appointed to the North West Construction Hub's (NWCH) Medium Value Framework, covering projects from £2million to £5m. The NWCH was established in 2009 in response to Central Government's drive to improve efficiencies within the public sector and since then has deliv
06/09/2019
GRAHAM have embraced the use of digital tools on the site of the new multi-million pound port terminal, Tilbury2. The Port of Tilbury, regarded as the UK's fastest growing port, provides "fast, modern distribution services" for the benefit of the "south east of England and beyond". GRAHAM's constr
06/09/2019
A total of 100 towns across England are to be supported by the government's new £3.6billion Towns Fund to build prosperous futures and develop innovative regeneration plans. The 100 places invited to develop proposals for a new generation of multi-million-pound Town Deals have today (6 September 20
05/09/2019
Contractors GF Tomlinson are on site at Network Space's Ashroyd Business Park in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, to begin construction work on five new industrial units. Five high-specification detached units ranging from 10,900 sq ft to 52,500 sq ft, each with their own secure self-contained yards, are
05/09/2019
Housebuilder Redrow have expanded their list of achievements with two site managers, Simon Nix and Daniel Cato being awarded an NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award. The accolade, established by the National House Building Council (NHBC), celebrates the exceptional contribution site managers make i
05/09/2019
The government is to invest some £20 million to improve the National Cycle Network, including new routes, better surfacing, and improved links to other transport modes. The 22 schemes announced today follow 10 other projects announced earlier this year, to upgrade the National Cycle Network, which
05/09/2019
A leading independent plant hire company in South East England has enjoyed a day at one of the region's premier farming shows recently. Rhinos Plant Hire, which rents out heavy and small plant to customers across Essex and beyond, visited the Essex Young Farmers Show at Boyton Hall close to Chelms
05/09/2019
To celebrate their new product range, Acra Screed have announced their first ever road show.
05/09/2019
Wintery conditions increase the risk of slips and falls outdoors, leading to potentially serious and life-changing injuries. On a national scale, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report that 31% of all non-fatal injuries are caused as a result of slips, trips or falls on the same floor level (
04/09/2019
High-rise construction site workers are "risking their lives" by not responding immediately to evacuation alarms, new research from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has revealed. According to the IOSH, rather than head straight for the emergency exit, a third of workers who
04/09/2019
The UK's first Oculus staircase is being installed at Cardiff University's new Innovation Campus, by Bouygues UK and Taunton Fabrications. The Oculus staircase is a sculptural, open staircase travelling through a slanting void. Its name is taken from the oculus design, which depicts an eye that all
04/09/2019
School pupils from across north Cheshire have completed a work experience placement at Sellafield's Warrington officers, where they were introduced to nuclear engineering. Welcoming the successful conclusion of the week-long placements, Sellafield said: "As the new school year starts, many students
04/09/2019
Morgan Sindall Construction has been awarded a £19 million contract to build a new Basingstoke headquarters for international pharmaceutical blue chip, Eli Lilly and Company. Located within the Basing View Enterprise Zone, the 45,000 sq ft five-storey commercial building will provide Grade A worksp
04/09/2019
Aarsleff Ground Engineering have announced the opening of a new office in Yorkshire to better service the needs and requirements of their clients across Yorkshire and the North-West. This will become the organisation's third hub, with existing teams working from offices in Nottinghamshire and Newc
04/09/2019
VINCI Construction UK has completed a new build project for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. Procured through the ProCure22 Healthcare Framework, the building, located on the Burnley General Hospital site was handed over on time and to budget. The completed facility comprises of an outpatient’
04/09/2019
British Precast are urging contractors to check any installed precast concrete drainage products amid concerns of uncertified components British Precast has discovered that a range of imported precast concrete drainage products such as manhole rings, manhole covers, seating rings, corbels and gully
04/09/2019
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
03/09/2019
Darlington-based Cleveland Bridge has been awarded a major infrastructure project in Sri Lanka. Cleveland Bridge has designed and built a number of iconic landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tyne Bridge. The company designs its modular bridges in the UK and they are easily assembled t
03/09/2019
Henry Brothers have been awarded a £9 million contract to construct a new Enterprise Innovation Centre for Trent University. The project is the third undertaken by Henry Brothers Midlands for the university – and the latest in a number of schemes completed in the higher education sector across the
03/09/2019
The speaker programme for this year's WORKTECH London conference, taking place on the 27-28 November at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, has been announced. The two-day conference and exhibition will focus on the future of work and the workplace from a holistic perspective, exploring rea
03/09/2019
BAM Construction has secured orders worth more than £120 million from projects across Essex in the last 20 years. BAM, part of the worldwide Royal BAM Group, tracked orders across the region since 1999, but the firm's work in the county of Essex actually dates back to 1879, just 10 years after it w
03/09/2019
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £54.3 million contract to build a new Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB) for the University of Warwick. The research facility on the university's Gibbet Hill campus will be built using a PMV pre-cast concrete frame similar to the one Willmott Dix
03/09/2019
Mace has reported 'significant growth' in its 2018 Annual Report. The just published report, has shown that the company is in a strong financial position, continues to lead the industry's efforts to innovate, and offers its people the opportunity to be involved in some of the world's most complex a
03/09/2019
With over a quarter of all UK carbon dioxide emissions currently attributed to the energy sector significant changes in how energy is produced, delivered and used will have to take place. Consulting and infrastructure support service, Amey have addressed the transformation of the energy landscape a
03/09/2019
Kier Construction has provided students from Northumberland with "valuable work experience" with a summer programme provided by their Regional Building division. Six students from Ponteland High School, aged between 15 and 17, spent a week with the project team responsible for building their new sc
02/09/2019
Plans have been unveiled to regenerate a site in Leeds City Centre. Hammerson launched the proposal which is located adjacent to Victoria Gate. The plans will see the site, which is currently a temporary surface car park, redeveloped to provide a 14-storey hotel catering for business and leisure
02/09/2019
Systra has acquired engineering firm TSP Projects. It will enable the firm to double the size of its UK & Ireland operations. It is the company's first major engineering acquisition in the UK and follows the acquisitions of SIAS Transport Planners in 2016 and JMP Consultants Ltd in 2015. TSP Proj
02/09/2019
JJ Rhatigan has been chosen as the main contractor for a £280million scheme in Luton. Strawberry Star Homes selected the company for phase 1 of Lu2on, an award-winning mixed-use development in Luton. Located on the site of the former Vauxhall Motors factory, Lu2on will provide over 850suites, one
02/09/2019
Plans to develop a new hotel in Coventry are expected to be approved by the council. Warwickshire based, Castlebridge Group are set to bring an impressive boutique hotel brand which already operates in over 120 locations worldwide, including Kensington, York, Bath and Stratford-Upon-Avon, to the ci
02/09/2019
Unite the union has hit out at the government for failing to take action following the collapse of Carillion in January 2018. The Official Regulator is undertaking an investigation into whether there was any criminal wrongdoing by Carillion’s directors prior to the company’s collapse. The investiga
02/09/2019
A disused railway bridge is Manchester is to be demolished and replaced in Manchester as part of a consultation for a proposed road widening scheme to tackle a congestion pinch point on a key route into Manchester. The bridge currently spans the busy A57 Hyde Road and reduces a 300m stretch of the
