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UK Construction News Archive for February 2020
28/02/2020
Birmingham's skyline has been extended with the launch of the city's tallest single-use residential building - Bank Tower. The 33-storey development has reached completion, forming part of the regeneration of Birmingham's Westside, around Broad Streets entertainment quarter. Described as one of t
28/02/2020
Mace has enhanced its Strategic Advisory business with two senior appointments. Experienced consultants Shelley Frost and Lesha Chetty have joined the company as directors, where they will look to expand the Strategic Advisory service offering. Shelley and Lesha will work within the Strategic Adv
28/02/2020
A special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) secondary school in Ipswich is moving forward swiftly ahead of its planned handover this summer. Morgan Sindall Construction is delivering the project on behalf of Suffolk County Council to produce a brand new state-of-the-art secondary school bu
28/02/2020
A full programme of maintenance work is set to begin on Nottingham's iconic Trent Bridge next week. The actual bridge, not to be mistaken with the world-famous cricket ground, will be subject to full maintenance painting over this spring and summer. Work will involve painting all steel and cast-
28/02/2020
Top UK water provider Severn Trent (ST) has awarded a new Building Maintenance contract. Contractor GRAHAM has been appointed to deliver work over a three-year reactive contract. Under the contract, GRAHAM will be responsible for ST's estate across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Sta
28/02/2020
The very best within the UK's plant, tool, equipment and event hire industry have been shortlisted for this year's Hire Awards of Excellence. Organised by Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA), the 2020 awards will be hosted by stand-up comedian and writer Jo Caulfield at th
28/02/2020
Kier has followed up its success on the previous Essex Construction Framework with a new appointment. The firm has now been named on two lots of the second iteration of the framework, Lot 2 for projects valued between £1- 4.5m and Lot 3 for projects exceeding £4m. The four-year framework, which bo
28/02/2020
ISG has been recognised as one of the top companies in the UK courtesy of a prestigious list. The firm was named a Sunday Times Best 25 Big Company to work for in 2020, ranking as the highest Tier 1 contractor. The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For survey, now in its 20th year, measures wo
28/02/2020
Interserve has boosted its facilities management business with a new £11 million contract. The firm has been appointed to deliver FM works for Complutense University of Madrid on a two-year deal. This will see Interserve deliver cleaning services, the replenishment and maintenance of hygiene, ba
28/02/2020
The Classic Barn Company is an award-winning builder specialising in Garages With Room Above Accommodation. Featuring on ITV and national magazines, the Hampshire-based company provides the full turn key solution, from planning all the way to the full build. Their services also covers design, land
27/02/2020
Persimmon chief executive David Jenkinson has announced he will step down from the role after 15 months in charge. David, who has been with the housebuilding firm for 23 years, will stay in the role until required, giving the company enough time to recruit a new group leader. Chairman of Persimm
27/02/2020
Work is set to begin on a new three-mile dual carriageway bypass in north Wales following a key appointment. Kier Highways has struck a deal for the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool scheme, which will see a new route created to alleviate the heavily congested A585. This project will improve the sa
27/02/2020
His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge has visited the site of a new Nottinghamshire construction training facility to officially declare it open. Located at an active quarry near Mansfield, the National Skills and Safety Park is an investment in developing construction careers from materials bu
27/02/2020
A £100 million technology and R&D business park in South Cambridge has taken a step closer to completion. The first phase of the new Unity Campus in Sawston has been completed, which included the construction of the campus' largest Grade A business, research and development building, The Works.
27/02/2020
Real Capital London has selected contractor Mace to help deliver a $156 million project in Vietnam. Mace will serve as delivery partner for the Hong Anh Medical Campus project in Ho Chi Minh City, providing project management services. They will manage the delivery of the project across four stages
27/02/2020
Leading UK rental company GAP Hire Solutions has announced a £2 million investment in its new Tanker Services division. The firm introduced Tanker Service as its tenth specialist division, offering a range of emptying and cleaning options for septic and wastewater tanks and cesspits. An order ha
27/02/2020
Carey's specialist dry lining contractor has been selected to work on a new residential project in the heart of Westminster. Multiplex has appointed BDL Dry Lining to work on The Broadway, a previous New Scotland Yard site. Comprised of six towers, which stand from 13 to 19 floors high, The Broa
27/02/2020
After a very successful launch of a variety of new products and a forever expanding customer portfolio EasyCabin has expanded its production facility in Luton UK. We now own the factory unit next door to our main factory. The perfect position to expand production of our new products. Solar smart
27/02/2020
The solution for scaffold and access over desks is now covered. The Desk Surfer is ideal for working at height in and around bust meeting rooms and offices. The four caster wheels simply lock and in record time you can reach your desired height. When the Desk Surfer Hire unit is in place you can e
27/02/2020
Don't worry about cashflow with our interest-free credit on our range of SoRoTo forced action mixers. With an easy application process and fast shipping time, you can get the equipment your business deserves to provide a high quality finish to a project. As the UK's only SoRoTo distributor, our cred
26/02/2020
A £350 million contract to convert the second stage of Paddington Square in London has been agreed. Sellar, on behalf of Great Western Developments Ltd., will work with main construction partner Mace to deliver the next set of works. This follows the completion of phase one on time and on budget,
26/02/2020
A series of automated cone laying vehicles are being tested on UK roads in an attempt to improve safety. Instead of two people on the rear of a vehicle working in tandem, the new technology would take away this scary aspect of work, improve safety and free up two workers. Two vehicles have been
26/02/2020
A new Lidl store is set to open its doors in May 2020 after the project was officially handed over. Developer Godwin Developments handed the building over earlier this month, which will see a new 23,000 sq ft supermarket brought to the Kings Heath area. The company has also agreed a 25-year deal o
26/02/2020
An iconic landmark in the Bermondsey area of London is set to be transformed into a new high street cultural venue. Really Local Group is working with Southwark Council to redevelop The Blue building into a community hub featuring a three-screen cinema, coffee shop, a café, bar, informal co-workin
26/02/2020
Accessibility improvements are set to be delivered at 124 rail stations across Great Britain. These improvements are courtesy of a £20 million government fund through the Access for All programme. They will include new lifts, accessible toilets and customer information screens. Announcing the fun
26/02/2020
A new campus for the University of the Arts London's (UAL's) College of Fashion is set to be supported with a brand new appointment. London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has announced new package awards to deliver the transformative East Bank project, which sees Laing O'Rourke's structures
26/02/2020
A new junction and link road are set to be created in Harlow under the control of contractor GRAHAM. The firm will work to deliver the M11 Junction 7A, connecting the motorway with Gilden Way, east of Harlow, and creating a new east-west link through the town, helping boost the local economy. The
26/02/2020
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its intention to sell its construction college at Bircham Newton in Norfolk to West Suffolk College. This announcement has sparked some concern in the local area, with union Unite calling for more details on the plans. It follows on fr
26/02/2020
Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) is an umbrella organisation that governs the numerous UK health and safety assessment schemes with the aim of reducing the costs and duplication for both suppliers and buyers when it comes to assessing, particularly in the construction industry. SSIP member sch
26/02/2020
Look no further than the state-of-the-art Youngman Boss Aluminium Scaffold Tower. It's new and it's here to stay. Designed using the very latest technology, the Boss Aluminium Scaffold Tower offers a whole range of safety features giving you peace of mind while you are hard at work. Lakeside-Hire
25/02/2020
An underused office space in the Ealing area of London is set for a major renovation starting this month. British Land has awarded a contract to McLaren for the £6.5 million project at 54 The Broadway on Ealing Broadway. Work will involve the complete renovation of three floors of office space, t
25/02/2020
Amey Consulting is set to bring its data science expertise to Highways England courtesy of a new contract. The firm will work with Highways England's chief data office to provide a framework and the latest tools to enable a data science service and will deliver several data science projects to dem
25/02/2020
A new industrial development in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, has reached a major project milestone. Caddick Construction has completed the first phase of Redsun's AVIATOR project, which comprises a new 125,000 sq ft industrial unit at North Road Industrial Estate. The area, which is already home to
25/02/2020
Costain has pledged to be net zero by 2035 as part of its groundbreaking climate change action plan. An industry first, this plan sets out how Costain will deliver low carbon solutions, including tackling 'Scope 3' emissions, to every client by 2023. This will be delivered via a whole life cycle ap
25/02/2020
A new office development in Runcorn is beginning to take shape on behalf of chemical giant INEOS. The firm's INOVYN ChlorVinyls business will move into the new £23 million site, with the steel frame now visible rising from the ground. BAM Construction is serving as contractor on the four-storey d
25/02/2020
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has dished a number of professional qualifications at a recent graduation ceremony in London. Ten engineers from VolkerFitzpatrick were among the recipients at the event on Friday 21 February. They were presented with their EngTech (Engineering Technician) a
25/02/2020
VINCI Construction UK has been named on the new four-year South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework. The firm was named on lots for project values ranging from £5m to £15m and first reserve for projects over £15m. They will work alongside Carmarthenshire County Council, in association with
25/02/2020
Self-drilling/self-tapping screws for metals and plastics – ex-stock from Challenge Europe are often used in the construction industry, e.g. for fixing sheet metal in place on frameworks and can come with bonded washers to prevent water ingress in outdoor applications. Self-drilling screws come in a
25/02/2020
Unipart Group is a multinational logistics, supply chain, manufacturing and consultancy company. The logistics division were looking for a building solution to house a temporary waste management process at the National Distribution and Repair centre in Nuneaton. Senior Facilities Manager at Unipart
25/02/2020
Purplewood PAT Testers has been announced as a shirt sponsor at the Country Oak Barns Charity Cup 2020. This great charity football match on Sunday, 26 April, features a host of celebrities and will be raising money for not one, but two amazing charities. Both the Williams Syndrome Foundation and
24/02/2020
Amey Consulting have developed new patented technology to tackle sewer flooding. In 2018, over 3,200 properties were internally flooded by sewers causing millions of pounds worth of damage. Outside sewer flooding occurs when sewage or foul water leaks from pipes, drains or manholes and internal flo
24/02/2020
With regional offices and sites across the UK, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure, has contributed to annual results released by parent company Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group. Morgan Sindall Group plc delivered strong profit growth in 2019, with adjusted
24/02/2020
Kier has celebrated a ground breaking ceremony at Mayfield School, as it begins to develop new modern buildings and transform the school's offering. Councillors from Portsmouth City Council, members of the Department of Education (DfE), staff and students, joined Kier to mark this important milest
24/02/2020
Kensa Contracting and Together Housing's multi-site renewable heating upgrade programme in social housing across Yorkshire and Lancashire has been shortlisted for the H&V News 'Renewable Project of the Year' Award. Now in their 26th year, the prestigious H&V News Awards are an annual celebration of
24/02/2020
Perfect Circle, the property, construction and infrastructure consultancy, has announced the appointment of a new focused framework development director in a bid to further drive the business forward. In his new role, Nigel McCarthy – who brings 30 years' experience in establishing and growing busi
24/02/2020
Leading cable gland and cable cleat manufacturer, CMP Products, has launched its new quad cable cleat range 'Saturn' (QSDSS), which allows cables to be safely installed in quad formation. Designed and developed by CMP's in-house R&D team, the Saturn quad cleat has a market-leading high short circui
24/02/2020
BarrierMart.co.uk has cemented itself as one of the front-runners of today's UK barriers industry. The firm supplies the UK with crash barriers and other protection & safety products including handrails, barriers, guards, fencing, gates, bollards and much, much more. They deliver work on commercia
21/02/2020
A survey has found that UK tradespeople – as a whole - lose out on more than £929 million every year due to issues in financial planning, mis-management of expenses and lost receipts. The figure comes from a new survey by Dakea, a leading manufacturer of high-quality, affordable roof windows that a
21/02/2020
As part of their ongoing housing development at The Fairways in Penrith, Story Homes has contributed almost £730,000 to their local communities. In line with Section 106 (S106) agreements between the housebuilder and Eden District Council, Story Homes has paid approximately £728,000 in education co
21/02/2020
Laing O'Rourke has been appointed as 'preferred contractor' to build a new 52,000 capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool's waterfront for Everton Football Club. A pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) for a design and build contract is due to be signed after a competitive procurem
21/02/2020
Kier continues their series of profiling supply chain partners as they deliver a new prison at Wellingborough on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). In the latest instalment, Lynda Rawsthorne, Director of Prison Infrastructure at the Ministry of Justice, talks about how Kier's approach of inte
21/02/2020
Are you equipped to spot the signs of someone in need of intervention? If not, book the Mental Health First Aid course now! Mental Health is an area we should not turn our backs on due to the impact it can have on the individual and your workplace culture. As an employer we have a duty of reasonab
21/02/2020
When the swimming pool at the holiday park, Blauwe Meer in Lommel, Belgium, underwent renovation, FabricAir was tasked with tailoring a draft-free solution based on our corrosion-free technology, to ensuring a healthy hygienic comfort. "FabricAir's air distribution system is only a part of the tota
20/02/2020
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has visited the newly refurbished Veteran Contact Point community project in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, hosted by Balfour Beatty, Warwickshire County Council, and the Veteran Contact Point. His Royal Highness visited the centre to acknowledge the work of the char
20/02/2020
Charcon, the hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has provided a bespoke, complex kerb solution for Bristol City Council for use throughout the City's cycle ways scheme. With cycle routes on the majority of its main roads, Bristol has been crowned the UK's first Cycling City by the De
20/02/2020
Developer Southern Grove has been awarded planning permission for a luxurious £10million green belt home called 'Skyfall'. The expansive and futuristic five-bedroom detached property has been specifically designed to have a smaller visual impact on its countryside setting than the detached house it
20/02/2020
Equitone fibre cement facade material has passed the BS 8414 fire safety test – further securing its position as being safe to use in high-rise and high-risk buildings. The rigorous test, which was sponsored by TENMAT Ltd, evaluates whether a cladding system that is subjected to a fire breaking out
20/02/2020
Companies often choose crane hire simply because it's what they have always done, when the easiest and most cost effective method can be a hydraulic lift system. We understand that, which is why Projector Lifting Service Ltd has been developed to deliver what you need, when you need it. The easier
20/02/2020
Specialist auctioneers, Watts Auctions, have announced new auction on Saturday 29 February for contractors' plant and construction equipment, grounds maintenance equipment, agricultural machinery, vehicles and light industrial equipment. General sales are held every 5 weeks and attract around 3,50
19/02/2020
The Wates Group has signed the BuildForce's Veteran Alliance Charter, strengthening their support for the military. The Charter is designed to support ex-service personnel into sustainable employment in the construction industry. Wates will now work in partnership with industry-led initiative, Bui
19/02/2020
ISG has hosted its annual charity event, which saw a mixture of their clients, consultants and employees dust off their glow sticks and whistles to take part in Spin for Charity. For ISG's second charity spin class, 2020 saw the event return to the trendy 1Rebel studio to raise vital funds and awar
19/02/2020
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new £27 million home for Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School in Neath, South Wales. Morgan Sindall Construction is carrying out the new build, which will be located at Afan Valley Road, in Cimla. The main contractor held a steel signing cerem
19/02/2020
Kier Highways has been awarded the 15-month interim highways services contract for Birmingham Highways Ltd (BHL) from 1 April 2019 to 29 June 2020. The contract includes the city's traffic operations, planned and reactive maintenance, inspections and winter servicing. It covers more than 2,500km of
19/02/2020
Sir Robert McAlpine has launched a new sustainability strategy for 2020-2024 – setting a clear path to achieving net zero carbon emissions within the next five years and realising year on year increase on social value delivered across its operations. The sustainability strategy aims to have a meas
19/02/2020
The climate change crisis is very much upon us. The effects are being seen across the globe. Earthquakes can be some of the most devastating natural disasters when it comes to destruction of buildings. Forward-thinking when planning your next project could mean saving time, money and providing safet
18/02/2020
Sheffield is set to become the latest UK Smart City, as Streets Ahead contractor Amey partners with Smart City operator Connexin to begin work on new digitised city roadways and the Internet of Things. Waste bins that say they're full, grit bins which tell you they're empty, drains which ask to be
18/02/2020
Interserve Group has been selected as a framework contractor by Carmarthenshire County Council in association with Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and Swansea Council on its new £1bn South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework. Lead and managed by Carmarth
18/02/2020
A new £17 million road improvement scheme for West Sussex has been approved by Transport Minister, Baroness Vere. The Minister announced a major investment in the A2300 improvement scheme, which will reduce congestion, improve reliability for drivers and support growth in the region. The A2300 imp
18/02/2020
Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng has announced a £90 million fund to help cut carbon emissions in industry and homes. £70 million will include funding for 2 of Europe's first-ever low carbon hydrogen production plants - the first on the banks of the Mersey, the second planned for near Aberdeen. A thi
18/02/2020
There can be situations where the noise in industrial settings is too much to handle. When this happens, our team can provide a solution. We design the highest quality air vent silencer models and various other products. We do so to combat the overly loud sounds. Most importantly, we make it a point
18/02/2020
It's not just the emergency exit routes that need to be considered during the design and installation of an emergency lighting system. High risk task areas are an important part of some projects, especially within industrial applications. In many emergency situations members of the public and any s
17/02/2020
A school in South Wales is preparing to move into a new home, with work now complete on the building's steel structure. The new £27 million build for Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School in Neath will comprise of 56 state-of-the-art classrooms, spread across a two-storey, 97,000 square foot building.
17/02/2020
A popular housing in development in Finberry has expanded its offering with the launch of the fifth phase of homes. Located in Ashford, Bilham Farm comprises a stylish collection of 74 homes, including two bedroom apartments and two, three and four bedroom houses. These Crest Nicholson homes have
17/02/2020
A new building in International Quarter London (IQL) has been named one of the UK's most sustainable buildings. 2 Redman Place in Stratford was recognised with an 'Outstanding' BREEAM Certification. The 278,000 sq. ft Grade A office space, which was completed in Summer 2019, scored 94 per cent in
17/02/2020
Leeds-based property business Wilton Developments has welcomed two new additions to its team. Nick Child has joined the firm as Development Director after holding Director level roles in some of the region's leading developers including Shepherd Developments and most recently Clugston Estates. W
17/02/2020
A topping out ceremony has been held at Heatherwood Hospital in Sussex to celebration the completion of the new building's main structure. Contractor Kier has been working on site as part of the hospital's £98m transformation programme. The 11,500 sq m site, will provide first-class out-patient and
17/02/2020
Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has announced its charity of the year for 2020. The company has partnered with mental health charity, Mind, which is committed to making sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. Howarth employees voted for Mind ahead of six other charities. This
17/02/2020
The VINCI Construction UK team behind the Guildhall project in York has given a helping hand to the City of York Council. Six members of the project team lent their support during a SOMAD day at Rowntree Park in the city. The volunteers built a row of compost bays for the park's tennis club, so th
17/02/2020
Legal & General has strengthened its in-house later living division with two senior appointments. The later-living division aims to revolutionise the way we live in older age, fulfilling a huge gap in supply for more than 12 million over 65s in the UK today. Ben Rosewall, previously Senior Direc
17/02/2020
When he acquired the d-lite lighting and electrical products business on Sheen Road in June 2016, Chazz Gill was a newcomer to the industry. But, as he confirms, that relative lack of experience has actually stood him in good stead. "My background was in acoustics, specifically sound and vibration
17/02/2020
To cut a long story short, Projector Lifting Service Ltd all began when Duncan Rogers, who had been in the business of moving machinery and factory plant removals and installations for decades, was approached by a company that needed a reliable heavy lifting and installation service to complement th
14/02/2020
The first phase of the £1.4 billion regeneration of Manchester's Mayfield has been approved for development. This will see a derelict part of Manchester's industrial heritage transformed into a distinctive and imaginative mixed-use neighbourhood around a new public park. It will include extensive
14/02/2020
Plans for Cambridgeshire's new town, Northstowe, have taken a major step forward. Proposals for Inholm, a contemporary Fenland village and the second phase of Northstowe, have been granted approval by South Cambridgeshire District Council's Planning Committee. Innovative modern house builder 'Ho
14/02/2020
A new state-of-the-art research centre has been officially opened at Swansea University's Bay Campus. First Minister for Wales, Rt Hon Mark Drakeford AM joined members of contractor Kier and Swansea University to mark the occasion. This Institute for Innovative Materials, Processing and Numerica
14/02/2020
A contractor has signed on to deliver a major project at the Harwell Science, Technology & Innovation Campus. Mace will deliver the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre on the Oxfordshire site with a £81m investment through the R&D-focused Strategic Priorities Fund. The EPAC development is a new
14/02/2020
A new podcast series has been launched which charts the experiences of starting up a business in the construction industry. Produced by multi-disciplinary engineering practice Dice, the series will features the business'two founders Wayne Oakes and Raj Somal, who will hear from like-minded professi
14/02/2020
An event is set to be held in the Midlands which will look to ensure local developments find suitable trades from across the region. This will see buyers from national construction companies like Henry Boot Construction, Willmott Dixon and GF Tomlinson meet with local suppliers to showcase their s
14/02/2020
Network Rail has opened a new £46 million depot in Wigan. This Springs Branch project forms part of the Great North Rail Project – a vast programme of improvements to transform train travel for customers in the North. The new facility will support Northern Rail to stable and service 24 electric a
14/02/2020
A new community centre is set to open its doors to residents of in Banbury. The Longford Park Consortium, comprising Taylor Wimpey Oxfordshire, Barratt Homes, and Bovis Homes, built the facility as part of the planning requirements for the Bridleways development. The ownership of the building has
14/02/2020
The UK has had a wide range off manhole types, mainly concrete and brick construction, installed over the years. Manholes can be found in all type of infrastructure, Sewers and drains, surface water control, industrial plants of all types, chemical plants, foods processing plants, breweries, refine
14/02/2020
The Elliott Anti Vandal+ range of portable buildings is tough and strong and a popular choice when security is paramount. Constructed to a modern, all steel design, the Anti-Vandal+ buildings come complete with an integral locking system, steel window shutters and doors with anti-jemmy edges forming
13/02/2020
A new community development in Northamptonshire has been unlocked thanks to a major programme of earthworks. Orbit's Mickle Well Park site was subject to major earthworks operations, which saw the site re-profiled and reengineered. The operation consisted of approximately 380,000m³ of earth being
13/02/2020
Efforts to make Bristol a more eco-friendly city have been boosted with the launch of a new housing scheme. National contractor United Living has begun work to deliver a highly sustainable development of 50 affordable homes in partnership with United Communities and the Bristol Community Land Trus
13/02/2020
Plans for a major commercial building in central London have taken a major step forward. Skanska has struck a deal for a £240 million contract to build 20 Ropemaker Street on behalf of Great Elm Assets Limited, in association with Old Park Lane Management Limited and their Development Partner CO—R
13/02/2020
LGBTQ+ equality champions Stonewall has presented Laing O'Rourke UK director Craig Donachy with a Role Model award. Craig, who leads the firm's network of LGBTQ+ employees, was recognised for his work in building and nurturing Laing O'Rourke policies and culture around LGBT inclusion and equality.
13/02/2020
The final day of the Surface Design Show in London has seen some annual awards dished out. The conference, which took place from 11-13 February at the Business Design Centre, allows architects and designers to explore the best in surface material innovation, with the Surface Design Awards crowning
13/02/2020
Plans for 700 new homes to the north of Rothwell in the Midlands have taken a major step forward. Developer Permission Homes has agreed a deal for an 82-acre site, which will include 20 per cent worth of affordable homes. Bryan O'Mahoney, land director for Persimmon Homes Midlands, said: "This si
13/02/2020
Full-fibre rollout has begun across Newcastle through a new £50 million contract. UK digital infrastructure platform, CityFibre has appointed IQA Elecnor to deliver the work as part of its £4bn Gigabit City Investment Programme. The project, which is due to last five years, will bring almost all
13/02/2020
National construction Kier has signed on to deliver a new state-of-the-art office space in Cornwall. The firm has landed a contract, representing its first project under the Cornwall Council framework. This £4.3 million development will provide 1500m² of modern and dynamic office space and built t
13/02/2020
In an ever changing, competitive environment designers, specifiers and fitters of bathroom spaces face the ongoing challenge to increase their brand awareness. The concept of 'branding' is critical for any business, even once the basic brand is understood and developed, the challenge continues to cr
13/02/2020
A Green building learning programme has been launched by GBE (Green Building Encyclopaedia) Learning. A series of webinars, workshops and green building visits will start on March 06 2020. There will also be a learning archive, the ability to earn CPD (Continuous Professional Development) hours and
12/02/2020
A major residential scheme at Salford's MediaCityUK has reached a key project milestone. The first phase of Lightbox is nearing full occupation following the completion of the 20-storey building along the waterfront. AHR's development for Peel L&P consists of 237 private for sale apartments, inc
12/02/2020
UK housebuilder Harron Homes has named a new Construction Director to lead its Yorkshire team. Robert Kerr will join the Leeds-based firm with almost four decades experience in the construction industry and on the back of a recent role as Construction Director at a Bradford based housebuilder. The
12/02/2020
A national developer has voiced its support to help tackle the housing shortage in Warrington. Timescales for Warrington's Local Plan are yet to be finalised, with Elan Homes expressing keen interest in acquiring land for new homes in the area. The homebuilder, who has delivered three successful
12/02/2020
A charter has been signed which will ensure the development of Heathrow creates a lasting legacy for the local community and for the UK as a whole. VGC put pen to paper on the Collaborative Relationship charter, which provides a framework for the way VGC and fellow labour partner, Danny Sullivan Gr
12/02/2020
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of construction on a new secondary school in Hampshire. Contractor Kier visited the Botley site to celebrate the milestone on the £21.2 million Deer Park School. Councillors from Hampshire County Council as well as members of Wildern M
12/02/2020
The construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge in Woking is moving forward. Contractor Farrans is leading the project, which will see a structure built across the Basingstoke Canal in Chobham Road. The foundations have just been laid for the bridge that is being built alongside the existin
12/02/2020
VINCI Construction UK has announced a major appointment at its north west regional office. Garry Bowker joins the regional office as director, where he will lead the firm's north west and retail region. The former Kier regional director takes over from John Roberts, who has been promoted to region
12/02/2020
Around 40 BIM objects of Portaro® solutions, including door, frame and ironmongery are now available at the Vicaima BIM Library with a comprehensive range of options, including different performances, models and finishes.
12/02/2020
ProLux Cleaning has been on the cleaning market for over a decade now and has become one of the most trusted and recognisable cleaning companies in London! Over the years we have mastered the craft of carpet cleaning and we would like to introduce our services to more and more people who are willi
11/02/2020
Chorley's Market Walk shopping centre has been transformed with new retail, leisure and restaurant offerings. The 74,479 ft2 retail destination was delivered as part of the town centre's significant wider regeneration plan. National construction consultancy Perfect Circle project managed and prov
11/02/2020
Oxford Brookes University's Sinclair building has been given a new lease of life courtesy of a £6.25 million refurbishment project. National contractor Stepnell delivered works at the health and life sciences building over a 92-week project. These works aimed to improve the building's spatial and
11/02/2020
A £15 million leisure centre is set to be built on the site of the original Spenborough Pool in Liversedge, West Yorkshire. Kirklees Council selected national firm Kier to deliver the project, which has been procured through the YORbuild2 framework. Spen Valley Leisure Centre will include a two-st
11/02/2020
Mace has announced a major reshuffling of its consultancy division with a host of new promotions and appointments. These changes follow on from a wider corporate leadership restructure last year and the promotion of Jason Millett to Mace's Chief Executive of Consultancy. Led by Jason, the two stra
11/02/2020
A leader at Morgan Sindall Construction has secured a major prize at this year's National Social Value Awards. Head of Social Value and Sustainability, Louise Townsend was recognised with the Individual Leadership Award, paying tribute to the contribution she has made to the social value debate and
11/02/2020
Legal & General has named Shuen Chan as the new Head of ESG. This key appointment forms part of the company's targets to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Legal & General is looking beyond current legislation and practices, seeking to align its real asset portfolio with a science-based carbo
11/02/2020
UK firm Hanson Cement has announced a new major addition to its executive team. Andy Murphy joins the company as national commercial director, where he will assume commercial responsibility for the cement division as well as Hanson's major projects and commercial excellence teams. He will report d
11/02/2020
If you are looking the perfect lift to carry those heavy-duty RSJ beams and any other heavy materials, these compact lifts by Genie are the perfect choice for your material handling needs. They come in two models SLA 10 and SLA 25. They are now available at discount hire rates from Lakeside-Hire.
11/02/2020
When it comes to the education requirements and differences in learning abilities in special needs schools and education facilities, flexibility is a must. With the amount of flexibility and alternative support required in these kinds of facilities, space is at a premium; and that's why modular clas
11/02/2020
Dart Vacuum is Europe's leading supplier of vacuum cups and pads. We hold 1000's of vacuum pads and cups in stock and can make any cup or pad to order.
10/02/2020
GMI Construction Group has been appointed to construct a new almost 200,000 sq ft building on behalf of Harrier Park partners, leading urban regeneration specialist, Muse Developments and Rolls-Royce, together with new occupier RM Educational Resources. Leading educational resource supplier, RM Edu
10/02/2020
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced the launch of its new Digital Skills for Heritage initiative. Highlighting that the new initiative will allow Heritage organisations to thrive in the digital era, using tech to attract the visitors and support they need, Head of Digital Policy, Josi
10/02/2020
Developer Crest Nicholson has launched the third phase of its sought-after Fernham Green at Kings Warren development in Red Lodge, Suffolk. The collection of three and four bedroom homes is ideal for a range of purchasers, from first time buyers to second steppers and downsizers. Meeting local dema
10/02/2020
A Development Consent Order has been granted for work to start on the major A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Dualling Scheme by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport. Highways England's £290 million improvement scheme, part of the Government's £15 billion Road Investment Strategy, will h
10/02/2020
The average tradesperson has more than double the household repairs and home improvement jobs on their list than the rest of the UK population, according to a new study by Draper Tools. The survey of 2,000 people found that those who worked in a trade such as construction, plumbing or electrics had
10/02/2020
A-Plant has been awarded a five-year contract with award-winning infrastructure supplier Story Contracting, following a rigorous tender process. Under the new supply chain agreement, full-time A-Plant hire colleagues are now co-located with Story's operational teams based at Blantyre and Carlisle,
07/02/2020
A £1.5 billion scheme to upgrade the A14 is set to reach completion more than a year ahead of schedule. The delivery team behind Britain's biggest road project, comprising Balfour Beatty, Costain and Skanska on behalf of Highways England, announced the early opening yesterday, 06 February. Design
07/02/2020
The development of Carlisle's £35 million cancer centre has officially got off the ground thanks to a recent brick-laying ceremony. Construction has commenced on the project for the Cumberland Infirmary following the recent demolition of the redundant 1970s infirmary tower block. Situated next t
07/02/2020
Plans have been put forward for a new flagship library at the University of Bristol's Clifton campus. The state-of-the-art library will accommodate learning and research space, with capacity for around 2,000 new study seats, approximately 420,000 books and 70,000 journals and new study spaces. The
07/02/2020
VolkerRail has reshuffled its team with a new senior appointment. Niall McCreanor has been announced as the firm's new director of specialist businesses, taking over from Ken Robinson who is retiring after a decade with the business. He boasts over 25 years' experience in the sector, contracting
07/02/2020
Story Homes has thrown some financial support behind recreational facilities in Carlisle as part of its local housing development, The Ridings. The housebuilder has paid approximately £239,753 in community contributions to help mitigate any impact the development may have on existing local service
07/02/2020
Kier has appointed former Amey boss Nicola Hindle to lead its Highways business. Nicola will serve as Group Managing Director of Kier Highways, helping the company provide maintenance and capital projects across a range of contracts including Area's 3, 9 and 13. She joins after spending 15 years a
07/02/2020
Five framework contracts worth billions of pounds are set to deliver a host of signalling improvements on Britain's railways. These contracts will improve asset reliability and in turn reduce delays for the users of the railway – passengers and freight operators, while also increasing capacity on
07/02/2020
Challenge Europe has shed some light on the difference between metal thread-forming screws and purpose designed screws for thread forming in plastics - both which are stocked by the company. The team points out that thread forming tri-lobular screws are used for fixing into metal components – a fo
07/02/2020
Whether you're responsible for ensuring your team has the right uniform, you're searching for the most suitable PPE workwear, or you're simply looking for workwear for yourself, the ranges now available can make the entire process daunting. Corporate uniforms however are areas that are growing in
07/02/2020
Futureglaze is celebrating after a double victory at the recent Welsh Home Improvement Awards. Not content with scooping the Best Window and Door Company award, the South Wales-based home improvement company also won the Best Family Run Business in Wales. Futureglaze has helped thousands of homeow
06/02/2020
Lendlease has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for Development in Europe. Bek Seeley will take on the role after serving as Commercial and Finance Director and more recently Chief Operating Officer for Development at Lendlease. During her time with the firm, Bek has been instrum
06/02/2020
A new pioneering engineering building is set to bring an array of cutting-edge facilities to the University of Exeter. National firm Morgan Sindall Construction has completed the development and handed it over to the university ahead of its scheduled opening in May 2020. The building will include
06/02/2020
A former Kier director is set to take the reins at Torsion Group and lead the firm into surpassing £150 million turnover in 2020. Jonathan Payne is joining the Yorkshire construction company to support the continued profitable growth of the business and as part of the wider restructuring programme
06/02/2020
Legal & General has strengthened its Future Cities business with two key appointments. The Future Cities business sets out to tackle some of the major challenges facing UK towns and cities, including poor air quality, low housing supply, social issues and congestion through urban regeneration, cle
06/02/2020
Towns across the UK are set to compete for funding to become the region's first all-electric bus town. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the scheme today, 06 February, which will see the winning area secure up to £50 million to help pay for a brand-new fleet of electric buses, reducing em
06/02/2020
McLaren has cemented itself as one of the UK's leading construction companies thanks to another successful financial year. Latest figures from the firm for the financial year ended July 2019 show an 11% turnover increase on year to £650.9 million, delivering an operating profit of £3.6m. This 12-
06/02/2020
A series of environmental improvements have taken place on the Dorset water network following a pollution incident in 2018. A sewer main burst at Stoborough Heath nature reserve had a 'severe impact' on aquatic invertebrates over a distance of approximately 100 metres, deteriorating water quality.
06/02/2020
BLE Lighting & Power Ltd helped to make history by providing Emergency Lighting Power Solutions for the brand new RNHRD and Brownsword Therapies Centre located at the Royal United Hospitals site in Bath. Originally opened as Bath General Infirmary in 1738 as a free hospital for the poor, the histor
06/02/2020
Airology has completed the supply and installation of a complete 'turnkey' packaged Controlled Environment and Office facility for Spectrum Biomedical UK. The controlled environment is to be used for the distribution of medicinal cannabis products to UK patients and doctors. The works included the
06/02/2020
Former Parex UK managing director Mark Shorrock has been named the new boss of Instarmac Group plc. Mark brings a host of construction and manufacturing industry experience to the role, leading Parex UK for 13 years. Before this he served as managing director of TECROC from 2002 and oversaw the sa
05/02/2020
International Quarter London's (IQL) landmark building, the Pavilion has agreed a deal for to bring a new world-renowned restaurant to the area. Global restaurant and bar group, D&D London has signed an agreement which will see it launch its latest dining concept within the Pavilion. The Pavilion
05/02/2020
The first phase of a major housing development in Tottenham Hale has reached the highest point of construction. A traditional topping out ceremony took place at the Hale Wharf site, with , Waterside Places in attendance along with partners, Grainger plc and McLaren Construction. Hale Wharf is be
05/02/2020
A £14 million project to create more creative business space in Northampton town centre is making major strides forward. Located in Angel Street, the Vulcan Works development consists of a new three-storey building and a refurbished grade II-listed former ironworks, creating 59 studios, workshops a
05/02/2020
A new £10.7 million headquarters for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is set to be built at DMS Whittington. National contractor Kier has secured a deal to design and construct the HQ, which will include the development of a 2,600m² office building, as well as a new carpark. The fac
05/02/2020
Legal & General is set to boost building performance across its portfolio courtesy of a new partnership. The company has appointed tech startup Demand Logic, whose cloud-based software provides real-time intelligence to property stakeholders, helping improve productivity, save energy, identify faul
05/02/2020
A further stage of public consultation has been opened on the A27 Arundel bypass scheme. Highways England is proposing to expand the capabilities of the single carriageway to ease congestion along the A27. Those who responded to last year's consultation will now be given the opportunity to add to
05/02/2020
Bristol-based recycling and material handling business Molson Green has strengthened its position as a single source supply option for mobile plant and equipment. The Molson Group division expanded its agreement with crane and material handling manufacturer Sennebogen to supply their scrap metal an
05/02/2020
A new build domestic basement in the Northampton area has been supported with the installation of an external waterproofing system. ProTen Services was invited by a local architect to submit an estimate to install a designed external application below ground waterproofing system. The firm was then
05/02/2020
AAB is set to bring a host its brick varieties to the upcoming Surface Design Show 2020. Taking place at the Business Design Centre in London from 11-13 February, the show focuses solely on interior and exterior surfaces, showcasing the best in surface material design, development, innovation and m
05/02/2020
Leaving subfloors smooth and ready to take on any floor covering, Pro-Screed Gold is a two-part levelling and smoothing compound from floorwise. Used by fitters across the country and established as a 'must-have' product to tackle a range of subfloor conditions, Pro-Screed Gold gives the golden touc
04/02/2020
Former Landsec leader Beth West has secured a major senior position at Balfour Beatty. Beth, who previously served as Head of Development for Landsec's London portfolio, will take over as Managing Director of Balfour Beatty's regional construction business in the South of England. She has also he
04/02/2020
A major residential development on the site of the former Five Ways Shopping Centre in Birmingham has topped out. Developer SevenCapital was joined by construction partners Colmore Tang and Creagh Concrete to mark the key milestone. Located opposite SevenCapital's Park Regis Hotel, St Martin's Pla
04/02/2020
Skanska and IKEA's joint low-cost home provider BoKlok has finalised deals for its first three development sites. Located in Worthing, Bristol and Peacehaven, the sites will provide around 400 homes, subject to planning permission. BoKlok homes are completed using modern methods of construction.
04/02/2020
The University of Birmingham has upped its efforts to forge long-term relationships with contractors and consultants courtesy of its first proprietary framework. The institution announced its inaugural capital estates framework, with Morgan Sindall Construction being named as a key construction par
04/02/2020
Work has begun on a multi-million pound contract to deliver the Gateway South, Coventry development. Buckingham Group Contracting was selected for the works, which will comprise industrial and logistics uses, on a mix of agricultural land, two existing licensed waste tips, an existing HGV yard, an
04/02/2020
Leading bathroom and ceramics manufacturers Geberit has taken home a major accolade at the recent 2019 British Excellence in Sales Management Awards (BESMA). The annual awards, organised by The Institute of Sales Management (ISM), aim to shine a light on outstanding expertise and talent of those in
04/02/2020
Galliford Try has continued its success on public sector frameworks with another major appointment. The leading construction firm has been named on 11 lots of the new Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework, representing a value of £20 billion. The lots are broken down by geography and value,
04/02/2020
A new £15.8 million hospital in Swansea has reached a major construction milestone. Representatives from contractor Kier were joined by members of the Healthcare Management Trust (HMT) and hospital staff to host a topping out ceremony at HMT Sancta Maria Hospital, recognising the project reaching i
04/02/2020
UZIN is pleased to announce the sponsorship of the Flooring Workshop and training scheme at HMP Onley. Onley is an adult male prison located near Rugby in Warwickshire close to the Uzin Utz UK headquarters in Rugby. The floor training scheme is the first of its kind in the prison estate. The core
04/02/2020
Three of the largest R&D initiatives in the history of the UK's construction sector are set to appear together at a trade event for the first time, as the UK Research & Innovation's Transforming Construction Challenge partners are announced as Lead Innovation Partner at Futurebuild 2020.
03/02/2020
A major shopping complex in Reading is set to boost its entertainment offering with the introduction of a new independent cinema. Really Local Group has reached a deal with Moorgarth to redevelop a 4,000 sq ft space in Broad Street Mall into a cinema, music and events centre. The developer will r
03/02/2020
The new £15 million Tameside Wellness Centre in Denton has been handed over ahead of its official opening next month. Developer Network Space and construction company Willmott Dixon presented the keys of the new £15 million facility to Tameside Council and Active Tameside, who will manage the centr
03/02/2020
Leading building materials supplier, Travis Perkins has been named one of the UK's top employers for the 11th time. The firm was recognised as a UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, which recognises excellence in people practices, and identifies organisations that demonstrate excellence
03/02/2020
Plans for a new hotel in Leeds have been given the green light. Located next to local shopping area Victoria Leeds, the hotel will offer space for 205 beds as well as a high-quality restaurant and bar. British developer Hammerson is delivering the proposal under its City Quarters concept, which
03/02/2020
Grassroots initiatives around central Manchester and Salford are set to be boosted courtesy of a new grant scheme, Sir Robert McAlpine and social enterprise Semble have partnered to launch the Strong Foundations Grant, available for those that need funding or support for new ideas or existing proj
03/02/2020
East Point Academy in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is set to be expanded and refurbished through a major new project. Morgan Sindall Construction has begun work on site to develop a brand new 2,000 square metre teaching block, designed specifically for a coastal environment, as well as the extensive refurbi
03/02/2020
National construction firm Wates is set to continue its operations without disruption despite the UK officially leaving the EU last week. The firm's Chief Executive, David Allen spoke following the Brexit deadline on Friday 31 January. "Since the outcome of the 2016 referendum, we have been maki
03/02/2020
National contractor Interserve has pledged its full support behind National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). Taking place this week, 03-07 February, NAW is designed to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy. Interserve is dedicated t
03/02/2020
Carr Marketing Ltd, suppliers of DriSteem humidification products has added a new Low NOx Gas Fired Humidifier to its range of humidifiers, the GTS® humidifier LX series. In the US, It was named as a 2018 Money-Saving Product Award winner by BUILDINGS Magazine and was recently selected as a winner o
03/02/2020
Operator Training Services has dished out a host of vital information on its range of informative courses.
