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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for October 2023
31/10/2023
Beard Construction has commenced work on a trailblazing Design, Technology & Engineering (DTE) building at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire. The £5.9 million project will see Beard's Oxford office build a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at the school’s campus in the grounds of the historic Stow
31/10/2023
Plans to develop step-free access at Herne Bay to make the station fully accessible for all passengers have been announced by Network Rail. The £6 million programme of work will begin on 20 November and is expected to be finished in winter 2024. Once complete, the station will be fully accessible m
31/10/2023
Bouygues UK has hosted a 'topping out' ceremony on site at 71/72 The Kingsway in Swansea for the major five-storey office development. Located at the former Oceana nightclub site, when finished the building will house up to 600 workers, will be operationally carbon zero and is worth £32.6 million a
31/10/2023
Construction firm GRAHAM has completed work on Royal London Asset Management's £44 million Wycliffe Retirement Village in Horsley Green. The retirement village that will be operated by Audley Group includes 156 accessible later living apartments, distributed across five residential blocks within a
31/10/2023
Anglian Water is to start work to install a new storm tank and upgrade technology at its main water recycling centre (WRC) in Peterborough in November, in line with new Environment Agency regulations. The scheme forms part of a £27 million investment programme to overhaul Peterborough's water and
31/10/2023
Skanska has been ranked as one of the world's best employers in a survey of global industry peers by respected business magazine Forbes. The exclusive 'World’s Best Employers' list is based on surveys with more than 170,000 employees in over 50 countries who work for multinational companies and ins
31/10/2023
The Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall (EKFB) Joint Venture (JV), which is responsible for delivering civil engineering works across the central section of high-speed rail link, HS2, has appointed Sally Cox as its new managing director. Sally brings to the role more than 30 years
31/10/2023
Maccaferri and a team of brilliant companies have won the GE award for 'UK Projects with a Geotechnical Value of under £500,000'. We were delighted to have been shortlisted with Scottish Borders Council Contracts, Albion Drilling and MHB Consultants in the 2020 G
31/10/2023
Embarking on a property development project can be a complex and demanding endeavour. From coordinating multiple stakeholders to managing budgets and timelines, the process requires meticulous planning and effective project management. One key factor that can make a significant difference in the s
31/10/2023
Plans have moved forward to redevelop the former Sandham Middle School site in Sandown. The Isle of Wight Council has agreed to sell the land to developer National Pride to provide much-needed affordable housing for the Island. The site closed in 2011 and was subsequently used by Sandown Bay Acade
30/10/2023
Building work has started on a major expansion of Northstowe Secondary College and the creation of a new sixth form, 630-place primary school and pre-school in one of the UK's most significant emerging towns. The new buildings will see the provision of pre-school through to sixth form education on
30/10/2023
Deeley Group has teamed up with leading national health care provider Exemplar Health Care to transform Cannock Chase Council's former Avon Road Car Park into a new 33-bedroom care home. Exemplar Health Care, which will own and operate the home once built, is funding the £6 million investment to br
30/10/2023
Amey has completed refurbishment work at Molineux House Jobcentre for the Department of Work and Pensions. The building, which now has enhanced accessibility and energy solutions – will deliver improved employability services for residents of Wolverhampton. The project is the latest Amey has deli
30/10/2023
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced over a £100m investment into a vital regeneration of its terminal facilities which willimprove the passenger experience and help unlock economic growth for the region. Approved by Leeds City Council, the work is set to commence in autumn 2023 and is expect
30/10/2023
Addington Capital and its investor partner ICG have started work on the final phase of their Headingley Park residential scheme. An additional 70 new residential units to rent will be created at Stockdale House, the fifth and largest building on the site. Headingley Park is an office to residenti
30/10/2023
Balfour Beatty has scooped a £67 million contract by the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver a replacement campus at Liberton High School in Edinburgh, Scotland. Balfour Beatty will be responsible for the design and construction of the new 13,470 square metre campus alongside facilities for the lo
30/10/2023
Refurbishment work has started to upgrade the children's play area in Ninesprings, Yeovil Country Park. The £220,000 refurbishment will see play equipment that has reached its end of life replaced with more inclusive and accessible equipment that offers greater play value. This includes a woodland
30/10/2023
Mutares has acquired Byldis, a leading company in Modern Methods of Construction in the UK and European market. This strategic takeover marks a significant milestone in Mutares' commitment to innovation and growth in the construction industry. Byldis has established itself as a market leader in t
30/10/2023
Network Rail has completed work on reliability upgrades to parts of the busy commuter line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth. From Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 October, engineers worked around the clock to update the 1970s signalling equipment between Farncombe and Petersfield, install signal pile
30/10/2023
Dorset Council's Highways team have won the Best Partnership Award at the Highways Awards. The award is for their collaboration with Heidelberg Materials (previously Hanson), with whom the Council have been working since 2009. Through this private/public sector partnership, the Highways team has pr
27/10/2023
Peel Waters has submitted plans to create 159 new homes at Manchester Waters. Located between The Bridgewater Canal and The Manchester Ship Canal, the proposed one-, two- and three- bedroom apartments will be split across two buildings, overlooking both historic canals, and will uniquely offer ever
27/10/2023
Anglian Water is to commence work to upgrade Caythorpe's Water Recycling Centre (WRC), installing new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality nearby. Work will start on site at Caythorpe WRC off Main Street this week and is expected to finish by spring
27/10/2023
A pair of derelict plots of land in Sunderland are to be transformed after Government-backed plans to develop two new housing communities. The projects at Carley Hill, on the north of the city and Farringdon Row, in the city centre, have received over £3.1 million from the Department for Levelling
27/10/2023
CPW has welcomed 16 new recruits onto its 2023 apprenticeship programme, which is being delivered in partnership with regional colleges to train the next generation. Established more than 22 years ago, 17% of CPW's workforce is currently part of the programme thanks to its commitment to bridging t
27/10/2023
Major engineering works are set to commence over the next two weekends as improvements are brought to the power supply between Leeds and Neville Hill, as well as track upgrades at Church Fenton. These developments are part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade which has already brou
27/10/2023
Mace is calling for London to become the circular construction capital of the world, as it recommends that circular economy principles are incentivised and embedded across the building lifecycle. The international consultancy and construction company has today published its latest report, 'Closing
27/10/2023
Van Elle has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of Rock and Alluvium Limited, a leading UK based piling specialist, for a total consideration of up to £3.8 million, subject to completion accounts. Based in Leatherhead, Surrey, Rock and Alluvium was established in 1963, joined Gallifo
27/10/2023
Countryside Partnerships South East Midlands, a leading construction company, collaborated with Lighthouse Charity, the sole organisation dedicated to supporting the construction industry's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The talk, attended by approximately 70 individuals, brought toge
26/10/2023
Bouygues UK has been appointed by Robert Hitchins Ltd as main contractor to deliver the first phase of Cotswolds Designer Outlet in Tewkesbury. Construction commences in November 2023 ahead of a Spring 2025 opening. Funded by regionally-dominant property developer Robert Hitchins, Cotswolds Desig
26/10/2023
City of Wolverhampton Council has reached a major milestone in its Canalside regeneration plans after completing a land deal with developer Placefirst. The UK build-to-rent provider will now take possession of the city centre brownfield site at Lower Horseley Fields, adjacent to Union Mill Street.
26/10/2023
Network Rail are continuing to repair a damaged power cable in the Seaburn area which is affecting mainline rail and Tyne and Wear Metro services. The damaged cable, which feeds high voltage power to the overhead lines, caused services to be disrupted with Tyne and Wear Metro running a reduced serv
26/10/2023
Three phases in Littlehampton town centre's multi-million-pound regeneration scheme have been completed. Earlier improvement phases in East Street/Beach Road and High Street, with eye-catching pavement in a uniform style, now flow through to the town’s railway station in Terminus Road for a sense o
26/10/2023
An infrastructure project, which will deliver low carbon heat and electrical power to businesses and public buildings in Peterborough, has moved a step closer to construction. Peterborough City Council approved a delivery route for the PIRI project, as well as agreeing to the commencement of a proc
26/10/2023
A multi-use games area (MUGA) in Sileby is being redeveloped after being supported through the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The MUGA on Sileby Memorial Park is being extended to provide an improved facility which can be used for a range of activities by residents of all ages. The work is
26/10/2023
Caddick Construction Group has recruited seven new apprentices and two new trainees, boosting the Group's provision of work-based learning across the North West, North East, Yorkshire and Midlands. The new recruits include Apprentice Quantity Surveyor (QS), Isabelle Roberts, who first gained hands-
26/10/2023
Bradford Council has reappointed Costain as its Strategic Delivery Partner in a contract which is valued at up to £5 million and will initially run for two years. Costain will provide project, programme and commercial management services to support the successful design and delivery of a portfolio
26/10/2023
Goodstone Living has established its first fund targeting the build-to-rent residential real estate sector following the final close of Goodstone Living Partners 1 (the Fund). Goodstone Living's Smith's Garden, BirminghamThe Fund, which is subject to Article 8 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Dis
25/10/2023
Kier Transportation has been selected by Somerset Council to deliver core maintenance across its road network. The £225 million agreement covers key maintenance works – including road repairs, drainage, verge cutting and winter service, such as gritting and other emergency functions in adverse weat
25/10/2023
System C has opened a new 6,000 sq ft Grade A office suite at Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters. The British tech company provides IT solutions to many NHS Trusts and local authorities within the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System, including Liverpool University Hospitals, the Walton Centr
25/10/2023
Gleeds has marked a major milestone for the Beorma Quarter development in Birmingham, with the signing of contracts to bring forward the centrepiece Beorma Tower by Kuwaiti developer Salhia Real Estate Company and Midgard Limited, construction arm of JRL Group. Acting as project manager, cost manag
25/10/2023
Morgan Sindall Construction and its sister company Overbury has completed refurbishment and interior fit-out work at Nottingham Central Library. Putting children and young people at the heart of its design, the new library includes an immersive storytelling wall and different creative zones for a r
25/10/2023
A new Moston Lane Development Framework is set to be agreed by Manchester City Council following positive feedback from the local community. The consultation undertaken over the summer presented proposals for future investment in Moston Lane that aims to support the area to meet its potential over
25/10/2023
Hull City Council has given the green light to the Hull District Heat Network (HDHN), the council's long-term, cost-saving energy supply project. The decision means the council will form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to manage HDHN. There are a range of benefits for both the city and the counc
25/10/2023
HS2 Ltd has revealed the names of the next pair of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will construct the high speed rail line under the capital. Following a public vote, the names Emily and Anne have been chosen, named after local female icons from history. Major components of the first machine d
25/10/2023
Heating and bathroom specialists Renaissance at Home have revealed the most popular radiator finish of 2023. Colour is out and classic hand-burnished finishes are in. Research using Renaissance at Home's sales data shows that hand-burnished finishes across the firm’s cast iron radiators are reigni
25/10/2023
As summer draws to a close and autumn sets in, construction sites and outdoor projects face new challenges. With shorter days and cooler temperatures, it becomes essential to invest in site lighting and heating solutions that not only enhance productivity but also ensure the safety and well-being
25/10/2023
Cadogan has completed a landmark £235 million development located at the heart of London's King’s Road, as part of its continued community-led placemaking and investment. The Gaumont will comprise a rooftop bar with panoramic views from Big Ben to Battersea, a 600-seat cinema, enhanced Waitrose, fl
24/10/2023
J Murphy and Sons Ltd has scooped a £93.4 million contract to build Cambridge South station. The firm was appointed by Network Rail. The contract includes work to begin main construction which will deliver a new two storey, four platform station on the West Anglia Main adjacent to the Cambridge
24/10/2023
Caddick Construction has completed work on St. Modwen Logistics' newest sustainable warehouse. The £8 million construction contract saw the delivery of a steel portal framed warehouse, featuring 10 dock levellers with an eaves height of 12.5 metres, making it the largest unit at St Modwen Park, Lin
24/10/2023
Esh Group has welcomed its largest apprenticeship cohort since 2018. The latest intake sees the current number of apprentices employed in 2023 rise to 29, with apprentices now making up 8% of the group's workforce. Qualifications range from Level 2 up to degree level across a wide variety of subje
24/10/2023
Somerset Council is to install an additional 685 metres of paths at the Stockmoor and Wilstock Country Park. The paths allow all-weather access between the following locations: • Campion Way/Wilstock Way with existing paths leading to Stockmoor • Rhode Lane to Wills Road and its amenities • Rhod
24/10/2023
Ballymore and Sainsbury's have submitted plans for a major canalside neighbourhood in Ladbroke Grove. The proposed new neighbourhood has been designed to deliver 2,519 new homes, of which at least 500 will be affordable, plus two parks and a local high street with a reinstated, historic canal basi
24/10/2023
Construction firm Kier has appointed David Rowsell as Managing Director of Kier Construction London and Cheryl Parsons as Regional Director for Kier Construction Southern as the Group's Construction business creates two new and distinct business units. David joins Kier from Morgan Sindall, where h
24/10/2023
Travelodge has officially opened its sixth hotel in Spain - in Coslada, Madrid. To mark the special occasion, the group hosted a ceremonial event which was attended by the landlord, investors, property agents and key British and Spanish stakeholders. Travelodge signed a 20 year lease of the form
24/10/2023
National Grid is urging communities in Suffolk and Kent to comment on proposals for a new electricity infrastructure project as part of an eight-week statutory consultation process which runs between 24 October and 18 December 2023. Sea Link is needed to carry renewable and low carbon power from of
24/10/2023
Anglian Water Is Investing around £3.8 million to provide properties in Wormegay with new sewerage systems, giving residents the opportunity to connect to mains sewerage for the first time. Work will begin on the scheme to install almost two kilometres of brand-new sewer pipes and a new vacuum stat
24/10/2023
A new independent report, commissioned by Centrica, has revealed the extent of the power projects holding back the UK's energy security and creating risk around hitting net zero. The report examined the UK’s existing queue for Transmission Entry Capacity (TEC) – the queue for connecting new project
23/10/2023
HBD has submitted plans for 245,000 sq. ft. of industrial and logistics space for a 10-acre site in Skelmersdale. The developer purchased Allied Business Centre in 2021 in a £4.75m deal and has begun looking at potential plans for the future redevelopment of the site. The proposed scheme, Skelmersd
23/10/2023
Pickard Properties has completed a student accommodation development in its 50-year history, Carlton Hill. The 604-bed, purpose-built apartment development, close to the city centre and both the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University, has been completed to welcome students for the 2023-24
23/10/2023
A £40 million funding package from the Welsh Government has been allocated for the refurbishment of the Holyhead Breakwater and help safeguard Holyhead Port's long-term future. The 2.4km long Victorian breakwater provides essential protection to Holyhead Port. Without it, the wave conditions would
23/10/2023
British Gas has teamed up with Dimplex to launch the British Gas Dimplex Quantum Tariff, the UK's most advanced electric storage heating tariff for use with the Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater. The Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater, from manufacturer Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation, is a revolution
23/10/2023
A renewable energy scheme in South Tyneside is now complete and operational. The UK-first Viking Energy Network at Jarrow will cut annual carbon emissions by 1,035 tonnes. The multi-million-pound network harnesses low-grade heat from the River Tyne and exports it to council-owned buildings, includ
23/10/2023
The Banks Group has moved into larger Yorkshire premises as part of fulfilling its investment and job creation plans in the county. Banks took on an office at Harewood Yard, close to Harewood House, in 2020 as it looked to increase its project portfolio across the county, and has quickly increased
23/10/2023
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23/10/2023
Significant progress has been made on the construction of a major industrial hub in Keighley town centre, at Providence Park on the former Universal Mills site, is well under way. Work is progressing well on the five buildings which will house 12 industrial units – the smallest unit is 150 square m
23/10/2023
Oldham Council has been allocated £3 million in Government funding towards plans to create up to 2,000 new homes and new public spaces in the town centre. The grant funding will go towards freeing up three key sites in the town centre for new, sustainable, homes of different types and sizes. The Ci
23/10/2023
Silverstone Building Consultancy has been selected to project manage the multi-million-pound construction of the UK’s first Passivhaus hotel. Octopi Property has instructed Silverstone to oversee the build of a new, 20-bed luxury coastal hotel called Cliffemount at Runswick Bay, near Whitby in Nort
23/10/2023
Engineers at Network Rails have completed improvement works between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth. The railway re-opened as planned on Saturday, 21 October, following the line being closed from Monday 16 to Friday 20 October, during which buses replaced Great Western Railway (GWR) trains. During th
20/10/2023
VolkerFitzpatrick is teaming up with Heathrow to deliver its new investment programme, which will provide a step-change in the customer experience and transform the airport on its journey to become a net-zero aviation hub. The last week of September saw the start of VolkerFitzpatrick's first contra
20/10/2023
Contractor G F Tomlinson has commenced building work on a new primary and nursery school to meet the demand for extra school places in the Stafford area. Situated within a new housing development, Beaconfields Primary and Nursery School will welcome nursery and reception pupils from September 2024
20/10/2023
City of Wolverhampton has given the go-ahead to the next steps in a major highways scheme. The City East Gateway project covers the A454 Willenhall Road corridor between the city centre and Walsall, which also provides connections to the Black Country Route and the M6 at Junction 10. The long term
20/10/2023
Anglian Water is to start work to upgrade Benhall's Water Recycling Centre (WRC), installing new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality nearby. Work will start on site at Benhall WRC off Aldecar Lane next month and is expected to finish by summer 2024
20/10/2023
GMI Construction has scooped contract with Olympian Homes to build a £50 million student accommodation scheme on the site of a former cinema and Bingo Hall in York. Located to the south east of the city centre, in the Fulford area, the 80,000 sq foot site will feature a four storey building compris
20/10/2023
City of Lincoln Council has selected GRAHAM to design and deliver crucial elements of the Western Growth Corridor development. The Western Growth Corridor project in Lincoln is set to transform the city and bring new opportunities for housing and economic growth. The work elements include the desi
20/10/2023
Construction firm BAM has reached the halfway point of the Cross Tay Link Road project. The project, led by Perth Transport Futures on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council, will unlock key development land and direct unnecessary traffic away from the city centre, creating a better experience for loc
20/10/2023
Sapphire Louvres has grown into a key player and trendsetter in the field of natural ventilation. DUCO Barrier Load Louvres protect people from falling through open windows in high-rise applications, such as student housing, retail and commercial applications. The Louvres are barrier load approved
20/10/2023
Pick Everard has appointed a new Director of civil engineering. Max Thurgood brings with him 31 years of experience to his new role, with a background in civil engineering construction, including rail, stadia, education, healthcare and housing, as well as spending time in Abu Dhabi, where he work
20/10/2023
Network Rail is to carry out major engineering work to the Grade II Listed Yarm Viaduct. A public information event is to be held on Tuesday 24 October between 16.30-19.30, representatives from Network Rail will be at Yarm Wellness Centre, High Church Wynd, outlining the work and answering question
20/10/2023
Muse has announced that the first phase of Birkenhead town centre's regeneration is now complete. Two energy-efficient (Grade A BREEAM Excellent-rated) office buildings totalling 150,000 sq ft were handed over to Wirral Council from Wirral Growth Company. Aiming to provide local communities with n
19/10/2023
The Government has invested £200 million in increasing the number of zero emission trucks on UK roads. As part of a week of government action to support the sector, the funding will drive innovation, decarbonise freight vehicles and create new jobs. The government funding will be invested across f
19/10/2023
GRAHAM has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and deliver a £20 million infrastructure package for its Western Growth Corridor development. The project is designed to transform the city and deliver up to 3,200 new homes as part of a Sustainable Urban Extension to Lincoln. GRAH
19/10/2023
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the supply of chemicals used in the construction industry. The authority has reason to suspect anti-competitive behaviour has taken place involving a number of suppliers of these chemicals and some industry bodies. This
19/10/2023
Balfour Beatty Communities has commenced a multi-phased development project at Fort Hamilton, New York. The real estate investment and management company has partnered with the United States Army to deliver new homes to the Fort Hamilton base housing community. Three new homes will be constructed
19/10/2023
SSE Renewables' first battery energy storage system (BESS) project has hit a significant milestone as all 26 battery units have been installed at the Salisbury site in Wiltshire. The 50MW project that is being delivered in partnership with Wartsila is scheduled to be fully operational in early 2024
19/10/2023
Construction company Bansco has completed the first unit at the £45 million Broadheath Networkcentre in Altrincham. The first unit that is 41,500 square foot has been pre-let to Maersk and will foster around 50 jobs. Located on Atlantic Street, the unit offers easy access to the M60 and M56. Rema
19/10/2023
The fit out at Nottingham's new central library has now been completed ahead of its opening on 28 November. The project which cost £10.5 million features an events area, art displays, a gaming area, a dedicated children's library, a teaching area and a bookable 100-person meeting space. Working to
19/10/2023
Natural England has announced the opening of the newest section of the King Charles III England Coast Path. The newest section of the trail that starts by the sand dunes at West Wittering will provide residents and visitors of West Sussex with health and wellbeing opportunities. Works will contin
19/10/2023
Minister for Nuclear and Networks has announced the appointment of Paul Methven to deliver STEP, a prototype fusion energy plant that is to be built at West Burton, Nottinghamshire. Mr Methven will lead the STEP programme as the inaugural CEO of UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) which is a who
19/10/2023
RSK Group has announced that it has acquired ABM, a Catalan water management, construction and engineering services company. ABM provides services for public and private clients that are established in Catalonia and in the rest of Spain. It has 20 years in the Catalan market and offices in Barcelon
18/10/2023
The Hill Group has been appointed to develop 125 new homes in Kilburn. The housebuilder was selected by Brent in partnership with Sovereign Network Group to deliver the homes on the Watling Gardens estate in Shoot-Up Hill. The development across the existing Watling Gardens estate will include 80
18/10/2023
Glencar has scooped a contract by Pan-European logistics and industrial developer Baytree Logistics Developments to build two new prime industrial units of 76,285 and 145,476 sq. ft at a prominent industrial development site in Leeds. The project serves as the third instruction to date for Glencar
18/10/2023
Balfour Beatty Living Places has teamed up with Groundwork Northamptonshire, a charity working to transform lives in some of the county’s most disadvantaged communities, to provide young people with work experience placements and future employment opportunities. Through the partnership, Balfour Bea
18/10/2023
Beard has started construction work on the state-of-the-art STEM centre for Richmond upon Thames College. The Guildford office of award-winning contractor Beard has begun work on a state-of-the-art STEM centre (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) at Richmond upon Thames College. Awarded th
18/10/2023
Significant progress has been made on a park project that is creating a new habitat for both wildlife and Sheffield residents to enjoy. Being installed in Manor Fields Park, the Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme (SuDS) - which will reduce flood risk in the city - is designed to ease pressure on She
18/10/2023
Construction firm BAM is to help deliver a £150 million overhaul of Darlington Station over the next two years following the approval of a transformative project which includes modernised stairways and a state-of-the-art new entrance hall. Darlington Station's revamp will include two new platforms
18/10/2023
Finning Power Rental was chosen to power one of Europe's biggest agricultural events, the National Ploughing Championships, and installed a range of portable Cat® generators fuelled by HVO to ensure power stability throughout the three-day show, that was both reliable and offered a more sustainable
18/10/2023
Thames Water is urging communities, customers, and stakeholders to find out more and have their say on its proposed new schemes and projects, designed to protect water security for future generations. The company published its revised draft Water Resources Management Plan in August, which outline
18/10/2023
Mace has launched a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy to establish its ambitions over the next three years. The strategy gives the Group a clear roadmap of objectives as the business works towards becoming the most inclusive employer in the industry. With ambitious plans to grow to £
18/10/2023
His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset recently visited Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater to meet with the project's chaplaincy team and workers from the Christian and Muslim communities. Mohammed Saddiq and one of his Deputy Lieutenants, Jane Sedgman spoke with the project’s chaplaincy team about t
17/10/2023
Balfour Beatty has scooped a contract, worth around £43 million, by Transport for London (TfL) to deliver essential upgrade works on the London Underground's Piccadilly line. The latest award marks the second contract to be awarded under the 'London Underground High Voltage (HV) Power' framework, t
17/10/2023
NI construction firm Farrans has been selected to deliver Phase 1 of the regeneration of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). LBA has announced an investment of over £100 million, and the construction firm has been appointed to build the terminal extension. Farrans appointed for Phase 1 of Leeds Bradford
17/10/2023
A Mace-led team has been selected by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to support with clean-up activities at 17 sites across the UK. International construction and consultancy firm, Mace, along with AtkinsRealis, Gleeds and i3Works, will deliver a range of project & programme management
17/10/2023
BAM has been selected by Ceredigion County Council to deliver a coastal defence scheme on the Welsh coast, to protect the seaside town of Aberaeron. The scheme will protect the town and the surrounding coastline from rising sea levels, preventing flooding and coastal erosion. Aberaeron is exposed
17/10/2023
Wilton Developments welcomed City of Doncaster Mayor, Ros Jones, to Doncaster North to showcase the site. With Reserved Matters (detailed) planning consent for the first 2.26million sq. ft. of development, including permission for a 1.15million sq. ft. unit, it places Doncaster at the forefront of
17/10/2023
Caddick Group has reached practical completion of Farington Park in Leyland, in preparation for handing over the brand new 544,000 sq ft logistics hub to anchor tenant, Victorian Plumbing, a leading northern-based bathroom supplier. This marks not just the opening of a new location, but a signific
17/10/2023
SP Energy Networks has released a series of videos to help keep construction workers safe on site. The content is designed to be easy and quick to watch, containing key information to avoid electrical safety incidents. The latest figures from Health and Safety Executive show that 45 serious incide
17/10/2023
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17/10/2023
Network Rail has completed work on a new rockfall shelter to protect the coastal railway between Exeter and Newton Abbot from extreme weather. The 109m-long shelter at the northern end of Parsons Tunnel, near Holcombe, has taken two years to build and will protect the railway from falling rocks an
17/10/2023
Anglian Water is to commence work to upgrade Swardeston's Water Recycling Centre (WRC), installing new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality nearby. Work will start on site at Swardeston WRC off The Common this month and is expected to finish by spri
16/10/2023
Clegg Construction has been selected to deliver a multi-million-pound refurbishment at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Leeds. Work has just started on site at the hotel on the corner of Lower Briggate and Swinegate, which will be operated by Belfont Hotels. The design and build project will modernise th
16/10/2023
Construction work has started on the London Chiswick Travelodge. The 113-room hotel will feature the group's on-site restaurant and is located next to the Chiswick Roundabout, one of London’s best known road junctions. London Chiswick Travelodge is the company's fourth hotel currently under cons
16/10/2023
Willmott Dixon has retained 'Champion level' status with the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment (CRC). This accreditation reflects the company's ambition to be a zero-carbon business, without offsetting, by 2030 and to work with a net zero supply chain by 2040. Hosted by the Cambridg
16/10/2023
Kier Property and Mole Valley District Council have signed a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) to redevelop the Swan Centre and Bull Hill. The JV for the redevelopment of the two strategic sites covers a combined area of 10.15 acres/4.1 hectare and are two key projects of ‘Transform Leatherhead’. They will
16/10/2023
St Leonard's Primary School in Stafford is celebrating the completion of its relocation, which will have the capacity for future expansion. The £4 million project was delivered by Midlands-based contractor G F Tomlinson and architect and project manager Entrust, for Staffordshire County Council.
16/10/2023
Anglian Water is to commence work to upgrade Great Bromley’s Water Recycling Centre (WRC), installing new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality nearby. Work will start on site at Great Bromley WRC off Brook Street next month and is expected to finish
16/10/2023
Network Rail has completed a set of engineering work at Royston which, for the first time in its Eastern region, has been carried out with the worksite producing zero carbon emissions. Teams worked over four nights to complete overhead line equipment renewals through the Cambridgeshire station, but
16/10/2023
Enabling works to prepare Rotherham Markets for future redevelopment are now underway. Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy, Cllr Denise Lelliott joined Ward Councillors and partners Henry Boot Construction to break ground on the site, which will also include the addition of a new library.
16/10/2023
GRAHAM Facilities Management has restored Thornton Heath Clocktower, after damage was caused from a blaze in September of last year. The clocktower which stands at the junction of Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath High Street and Parchmore Road was built to commemorate the turn of the century in 1900
16/10/2023
Network Rail and train operators are urging passengers travelling on services to, from and through Morpeth to check before travelling as repair work to Plessey Viaduct takes place. A parapet on the viaduct, which is on the East Coast Main Line between Cramlington and Morpeth, was found to be damage
13/10/2023
Wates has announced the successful completion of work on a new seven-story mixed-use building behind the iconic Piccadilly Lights in central London, transforming a previously disused space into shops, workspaces and apartments. The building, known as Lucent, has 110,000 sq. ft of office space, 30,0
13/10/2023
The new £8.5m Lancaster University School of Maths (LUSoM) has opened its doors for the first time, following the successful completion of the project by Galliford Try Building North West. Darren Parker, Managing Director for Galliford Try Building North West, commented: "I am pleased to see that t
13/10/2023
Kier Construction and partners have hosted a topping out ceremony to mark the completion of the TIDE Bankside's developments main structure. Kier was joined by Barings and LBS Properties for the event at the Park Street, Southwark to mark the occasion. Designed by award winning architects Squire
13/10/2023
Caddick Construction Group has been awarded the contract to build a new manufacturing plant in East Yorkshire on behalf of Yara. Caddick's appointment to the flagship development will see the Yorkshire-based contractor deliver a £28m contract, including the construction of a state-of-the-art manufa
13/10/2023
Keepmoat is set to develop more than 600 new homes in Nottingham following the successful acquisition of a parcel of land on Thane Road. The land sits within the brownfield land within the 286-acre Boots site, which is part of the Nottingham Enterprise Zone. The large-scale regeneration project
13/10/2023
Charles Church – the sister brand of Persimmon Homes – has secured planning permission for the development of 70 new high quality homes in Lydney. The developer should begin construction on the Bishops Mead site in the new year, investing over £2.1m in local infrastructure, economic development, an
12/10/2023
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has appointed Mace to support clean-up activities at 17 sites across the UK. Mace will join AtkinsRealis, Gleeds and i3Works, to deliver a range of project and programme management and project controls services as part of a four-year framework with the ND
12/10/2023
Six high-rise buildings across Leeds are to be demolished and their residents rehoused, following the approval of Leeds City Council. The six tower blocks, initially constructed in the 1960's, have exceeded their original design life, and would require significant investment for them to be brought
12/10/2023
Work has begun on a £2 million flood risk management scheme in the Pebble Mill area of Birmingham. The work are designed to provide better protection from the River Rea to more than 100 residential properties. The area has historically been impacted by flooding with the most recent floods taking pl
12/10/2023
Balfour Beatty has announce a new partnership with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), joining the association as a new Premium Company Partner. The partnership comes at a pivotal time for the construction and infrastructure industry, with the changes to the Building Safety Act
12/10/2023
JCT's Young Professional Group (YPG) are to host their first joint networking event in partnership with members of the Chartered Institute of Building's (CIOB) Tomorrow's Leaders, and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) Matrics UK. The event, taking place on 26 October at RICS head
12/10/2023
Projects with underfloor heating will benefit from significant savings in energy costs by using Screedflo Thermal anhydrite screed. Standard sand and cement screeds conduct underfloor heating at around of 0.41W/mk. Liquid screed is 2.1W/mk, with Screedflo Thermal screed producing test results of
11/10/2023
Morgan Sindall Construction has announced the successful completion of the redevelopment of four National Highways roadside depots located throughout the Midlands. The mixture of new-build and refurbished buildings will now bring together National Highways' staff with traffic officers, contractors
11/10/2023
More than 24,000 people attended UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, an 8% increase in visitors to the UK's largest event for the built environment. Opened by Channel 4 presenter George Clarke, UKCW Birmingham attracted visitors and exhibitors from across the globe, including China, Czech Repub
11/10/2023
AmcoGiffen and hyperTunnel has announced the signing of a new, Exclusive Distributor Agreement (EDA) for the application of its technologies and systems in the UK rail sector. Under the EDA, AmcoGiffen will have exclusive rights to use hyperTunnel technology – including digital twins, robotics, 3D
11/10/2023
Mace has announced the launch of its new three-year Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. The strategy gives the Group a clear roadmap of objectives as the business works towards becoming the most inclusive employer in the industry. With ambitious plans to grow to £3 billion revenue and ove
11/10/2023
SevenHomes is set to develop new family housing in Whitminster, having exchanged contracts on a 6.9-acre greenfield site. Located on surplus land off Hyde Lane, Paynes Meadow, and behind existing housing, the site is earmarked for circa 60 new family homes, subject to planning approval, including 1
11/10/2023
Galliford Try has announced the promotion of Mark Shadrick to the role of Managing Director of its Environment division. Mark joined Galliford Try with the acquisition of nmcn in 2021 and, since that time, has played a pivotal role in growing its Environment business through his role as a member of
11/10/2023
Projects with underfloor heating will benefit from significant savings in energy costs by using Screedflo Thermal anhydrite screed. Standard sand and cement screeds conduct underfloor heating at around of 0.41W/mk. Liquid screed is 2.1W/mk, with Screedflo Thermal screed producing test results of
11/10/2023
Arco has announced the launch of a new responsible hi-visibility clothing range designed in collaboration with Stuff4Life – a polyester recycling start-up that features garments designed for circularity. The eight initial launch items include short-sleeve t-shirts, short sleeve and long sleeve pol
11/10/2023
Four north-west companies have been named as the first to join the Programme and Project Partners (PPP) long-term framework to help deliver major projects at Sellafield. Shepley Engineers and PPS Electrical, of Whitehaven, Process Pipework Services, from Ulverston and Alpha Engineering, based in Pr
11/10/2023
Interiors accessories brand Must Have Bins is helping homeowners inject maximalist designs into the bathroom with its collection of William Morris-inspired homewares. The collection of bins, tissue box covers and toilet brush holders are all resplendent in rich colours and a bold botanical pattern,
10/10/2023
Skanska has scooped a £158 million data centre fit out contract, together with associated construction work, from Telehouse. The work is taking place as part of a significant upgrade of its largest data centre, Telehouse South at Docklands in London. Managing Director Dan Williams from Skanska sa
10/10/2023
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver 25 net-zero carbon (regulated) social rented homes in Kingshurst, Solihull. It forms part of a wider regeneration masterplan that will see the village centre transformed over several phases to provide both sustainable housing and modern retail space, cen
10/10/2023
Construction work has started on a new crematorium in Shirebrook. Named Roseland Park & Crematorium, the £9.6 million complex is expected to be complete in spring 2025. It will include a main crematorium building, wake facility, florist kiosk and take away refreshments, car parking and both forma
10/10/2023
Wall paint is an essential element in interior design, capable of transforming a drab and ordinary space into a vibrant and inviting environment. As one of the most versatile and cost-effective methods to revitalise any room, the choice of wall paint plays a pivotal role in setting the tone and mo
10/10/2023
Regeneration proposals for MediaCity and The Quays have been unveiled. Following approval for consultation by Salford City Council’s Cabinet, a public consultation is set to commence on Wednesday, 18 October, which outlines an ambitious vision for MediaCity and Quayside, spanning 23.30 ha (hectares
10/10/2023
The world's largest offshore wind farm under construction, Dogger Bank, has started producing electricity for the first time for British homes and businesses, marking a major milestone in the development of the offshore wind industry and the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy system. UK Pr
10/10/2023
A major construction milestone has taken place at the £26.5 million new White Rose Rail Station in south Leeds. Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group has now installed two new link bridges from the main station buildings to platform level at the new station, which is being built next to the
10/10/2023
Why Fall-Pac? We’ve been protecting those working at height needing height safety equipment since 2004, with fall arrest systems that we believe are the safest available. Fall-Pac's team is passionate about safety, with unmatched knowledge in fall protection system. Our polystyrene and air-pocket
10/10/2023
McLaren Construction (Midlands and North) has welcomed four new interns to its construction division, helping young individuals to gain valuable experience and strengthen their skill set. Apprentice planner, Tommy Bordicott; trainee quantity surveyor, Robbie Yusuf; trainee quantity surveyor Ellie M
10/10/2023
Labour's push to a 'big build', must include small builders to ensure regional growth is felt across all parts of the UK, said the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to Keir Starmer’s announcement on a ‘decade of national renewal’. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: "Big bu
09/10/2023
Work has commenced on a new forensics centre for Thames Valley Police (TVP) with a groundbreaking event attended by the police and crime commissioner Matthew Barber. Procured through SCF by Willmott Dixon, the purpose-built centre will become the main hub for the TVP’s forensic investigation unit,
09/10/2023
G F Tomlinson has commenced construction works on a state-of-the-art Science & Discovery Centre and Planetarium at Sherwood Observatory in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Procured through SCAPE, one the UK’s leading procurement specialists, works on the centre began at the end of August and are due for comple
09/10/2023
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed work on a series of upgrades and new developments at Oakwood School in Horley, Surrey. Working alongside Surrey County Council (SCC) and construction consultants Pellings, Morgan Sindall’s Southern Home Counties business created a new two-storey classroom b
09/10/2023
Urgent repair works are being carried out to repair Plessey Viaduct, which is between Cramlington and Morpeth. Network Rail teams discovered that the parapet, a safety feature installed on the bridge, had moved. Work was stopped and specialist structural teams attended the site to assess options to
09/10/2023
Expansion plans at Coety Primary School have been given the go-ahead by Bridgend County Borough Council, following the outcome of a statutory notice. This will result in the school’s capacity increasing from 420 to 525 places for pupils aged between 4 and 11-years-old. An options appraisal previou
09/10/2023
Every reputable business within or associated with the construciton industry will understand how important it is to ensure that any projects they are involved with are of high quality when delivered to a client. Poor quality construction not only creates a cast amount of re visits and reworking of
09/10/2023
Travis Perkins has acquired a 6.25 acre industrial goods yard in Selsdon, South Croydon. The site, which is split into seven plots, was purchased from The Arch Company on a 146-year head lease and is part of the Group’s long term property development strategy to invest in sites for the Group’s busi
09/10/2023
Contractor Morgan Sindall Construction has completed a new 964-space Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP) at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH). The firm has delivered £36.5 million of enabling works ahead of the wider rebuilding of the estate, including temporary car parking, asbestos removal, demo
09/10/2023
AEW UK REIT has completed the sale of its freehold high-street retail holding in Portsmouth. Located at 208-220 Commercial Road and 7-13 Crasswell Street they sold for £3,900,000, reflecting a net initial yield of 9.9% and a capital value of £251 per sq ft. A sale at this price reflects around a 22
06/10/2023
Mace has been selected as main contractor under a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the extension and part refurbishment of the existing Vulcan Laser Facility on the Harwell Campus, Oxford. The Mace team are set to carry out the d
06/10/2023
Restoration work has commenced on 200 year old steps outside Pittville Pump Rooms in Cheltenham. As part of a conservation management plan that Cheltenham Borough Council and the Friends of Pittville commissioned, the approach to the Pittville Pump Room site sees new stonework installed to replicat
06/10/2023
Construction firm Morgan Sindall has completed work on a new school in the East Midlands which pledges to deliver school places for residents of the Snelsmoor Grange housing developments, The Meadows and Holbrook Grange, and a recent development of around 200 properties on Fellow Lands Way, Chellast
06/10/2023
Banks Renewables is expecting to invest over £100 million to develop Pond Energy Park, which will see a section of an industrial park near Bathgate re-designed into a two-hectare battery site. Plans are expected to be submitted later this year and Pond Battery Storage will have an export capacity o
06/10/2023
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06/10/2023
Significant progress has been made to transform Sandy Secondary School in Central Bedfordshire. The steel framework on the new teaching block is now complete. Expansion work is currently taking place on the Engayne Avenue site, which will also see a new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (
06/10/2023
The Government has announced an emissions scheme that will encourage energy-intensive industries to reach their lowest-level of carbon emissions. The 2024 calendar for the UK's Emissions Trading Scheme will limit the number of carbon allowances for companies to buy in 2024 to 69 million. This is 12
06/10/2023
The Government has announced that works have began on the Lowdham Cocker Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme The new £26 million flood storage reservoir will protect homes and businesses in the Nottinghamshire village. Environment agency officials, local MPs, councillors and members of the local flood a
05/10/2023
Mace has been selected as the main contractor for Landsec's Timber Square redevelopment on Lavington Street in Southwark. The announcement confirms Landsec's commitment to delivering the project in full and will progress Landsec’s ambition to deliver a one million sq ft green office cluster in Sou
05/10/2023
Plans have been approved for the third phase of a housing project to build a further 204 mixed tenure homes on Teesside. Construction and regeneration specialist, Countryside Partnerships North East, was chosen by Homes England to complete the third phase of the £119 million Kirkleatham Green proje
05/10/2023
Network Rail is to install a road bridge over the railway at Nansledan in Cornwall. The new road, known as the Newquay Strategic Route, will connect Nansledan, on the edge of Newquay, to the A392 at the Hendra roundabout and will open in summer 2024. The 25m-long single-arch bridge is being built
05/10/2023
Fusion21 has announced the fourth generation of its national Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework worth up to £820 million over four years . The company is now inviting bids from interested contractors of any size, providing local, regional or national coverage. The framework is being setu
05/10/2023
Construction firm GRAHAM has completed work at Weddell House apartments in London. Weddell House is one of five individual apartment buildings refurbished as part of Project Horizon, located within the City of London. Comprised of 65 luxury apartments over nine floors, the full refurbishment inclu
05/10/2023
The UK government has approved funding for Nottingham University Hospital's new National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) for its £105million plans. This approval means work can be completed for the 70-bed purpose-built and highly energy efficient facility, which aims to combine patient care with rese
05/10/2023
Improvement work has been completed at Old Hurst's Water Recycling Centre (WRC). Anglian Water installed new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality nearby. Phosphorous is widely used in soaps and cleaning products but can be harmful to wildlife when
05/10/2023
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04/10/2023
The UK's largest built environment event, UK Construction Week (UKCW), has officially opened its doors. The event kicked off at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday, 03 October, and will continue until 05 October. Thousands of visitors have already walked through the doors with even more expected to
04/10/2023
UK Construction Week Birmingham is featuring a dedicated focus to the sector on its very doorstep - the West Midlands. Visitors to the NEC will see the West Midlands' finest construction and manufacturing companies, not only exhibiting but hosting networking events, holding demonstrations and stagi
04/10/2023
Swansea Council has appointed Willmott Dixon to complete work at the Copr Bay district after the original contractor, Buckingham Group, went into administration. The Copr Bay scheme covers the area of the former St David’s Shopping Centre and across the new bridge over Oystermouth Road to Swansea A
04/10/2023
Morgan Sindall recently hosted a steel signing ceremony to mark an important milestone in the creation of a new state-of-the-art primary school and nursery in Maldon, Essex. When complete, Limebrook Primary School and Nursery will provide a high-end educational facility for more than 400 children,
04/10/2023
Plans to develop a multi-level last-mile logistics scheme on Mandela Way in Southwark have been given the green light. This is the latest scheme in British Land's 2.9m sq ft pipeline. The site sits close to the junction of New Kent Road, Old Kent Road and Tower Bridge Road and will deliver a last m
04/10/2023
A total of £1.67 million is to be invested to refurbish platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly Station. From today, 04 October, Network Rail teams will start to overhaul the lounge above the station's busiest platforms which see up to 40,000 passengers every day. The investment will bring:
04/10/2023
New images have been released to showcase how the £300 million West Bar development in Sheffield city centre will look when completed. A virtual fly-through has captured the extent of considerable new business and residential accommodation as well as extensive public realm to be delivered for the
04/10/2023
Plans have been approved to develop an additional 204 mixed tenure homes in Teeside. Countryside Partnerships North East, was chosen by Homes England to complete the third phase of the £119 million Kirkleatham Green project, near Redcar, in April this year and submitted a planning application in Ma
04/10/2023
Lovell and Morgan Sindall will be attending the Suffolk Skills and Careers Show on 11 October at Trinity Park, Ipswich. Lovell will engage with students, answer questions about careers in the construction industry and have a careers tree outlining different careers in construction. Plus, to really
04/10/2023
Construction firm, Esh Group, has reported a healthy level of profitability and liquidity for 2022 despite considerable industry headwinds. Chief Executive, Andy Radcliffe, credited a "meticulously designed business model" for softening the impact on 2022’s operating profit which stood at £3 millio
03/10/2023
A record number of visitors are expected to attend one of the UK's biggest construction events, UK Construction Week (UKCW), at the NEC in Birmingham, today, 03 October. The three-day construction show will welcome over 25,000 visitors, with key focuses on sustainability, culture change, building s
03/10/2023
Homes England has set out its new Strategic Plan to "create high-quality homes" across England. The plan will include working with rural communities to deliver on their housing and regeneration priorities. Homes England works in partnership with the whole market to drive delivery of the government
03/10/2023
Additional funding for social housing tenants has been made available through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, Claire Coutinho, announced the additional £80 million of funding that will help tenants save money on energy bills by installing energy effi
03/10/2023
The creation of a new primary school and nursey in Essex was commemorated in a steel signing ceremony. During the event, Local MP Sir John Whittingdale, Essex Country Council (ECC), main contractor Morgan Sindall Construction, construction consultancy Ingleton Wood and newly appointed trust, the Li
03/10/2023
Designs from six companies have been chosen to progress in the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition that supports the development of technology for greater energy security. The companies selected for the next stage are EDF, GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy International LLC, Holtec Britain Limited, NuS
03/10/2023
Balfour Beatty has refreshed its UK Diversity and Inclusion Strategy as part of its commitment to creating an inclusive workforce. The new strategy called 'Value Everyone', builds on the company's progress on making a workplace that is welcoming to all. Guided by its employee-led Affinity Networks
03/10/2023
Natural England has announced new opportunities for developers in the Tees catchment whilst protecting the environment. The third round of credit sales under the national Nutrient Mitigation Scheme will allow development to take place and will help reduce nutrient pollution on freshwater sites. If
03/10/2023
The Secretary of State for Rural Affairs, Thérèse Coffey has announced that rural communities will have access to substantially improved broadband connections, with some 100,000 homes and businesses set to receive support. The support is part of the government's target for reliable gigabit-capable
03/10/2023
Esh Group has reported that 2022's operating profit stood at £3 million despite the industry facing pressure. The company faced pressure from long duration contracts that were priced pre-pandemic, and the ongoing battle with levels of cost inflation, supply chain constraints and labour shortages be
03/10/2023
The government has announced that UK businesses will be behind the construction of the world's most advanced submarines. The announcement follows £4 billion of contracts being secured which will progress the programme through the design, prototyping and purchase of main long lead components for the
02/10/2023
Willmott Dixon has been named preferred contractor for the Bransbury Park Leisure Centre project in Eastney, Portsmouth. The firm was chosen by Portsmouth City Council. This will see Willmott Dixon now work with the council on the final stages of the design process before plans are submitted for p
02/10/2023
Housebuilder The Hill Group has acquired 3.25 hectares of land in the East Suffolk village of Reydon to deliver a new residential development. The development will include 55 energy-efficient homes, including 35% affordable housing. Situated to the south of Halesworth Road, the acquisition represen
02/10/2023
Property management firm Rendall & Rittner has been appointed as the management company for Minster Court, a retirement community located in Axminster, Devon. Built in 2004, Minster Court comprises 44 one and two bedroom apartments that provide accommodation for residents of retirement age. The pro
02/10/2023
Network Rail has announced plans to improve accessibility for passengers at Uddingston station by building a new footbridge and lift system. The new footbridge will be accessed by a staircase and lift shaft at each end, making it easier for people with impaired mobility or those travelling with lug
02/10/2023
Residential developer Jessup Partnerships has rebranded as MORRO Partnerships following significant growth in the business and its impact on the region's affordable housing landscape. Since attracting investment from leading private equity firm Palatine in 2022, MORRO's turnover has grown 20% to
02/10/2023
Wates has appointed a Non-Executive Director to its Group Board. Liz Reilly will chair the Group's Remuneration Committee. Liz has over 30 years of executive experience in organisational design and development; talent management; reward and cultural transformation in large scale UK businesses incl
02/10/2023
Anglian Water completed work to upgrade its Water Recycling Centres (WRCs) in Dunholme and Caistor, installing new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality nearby. Phosphorous is widely used in soaps and cleaning products but can be harmful to wildlife
02/10/2023
When Yanmar CE launched the first mini excavator in 1968 it didn’t just transform the company – it reshaped the industry – with its impact still being felt today. Mini excavators are part of everyday life – but that hasn't always been the case. Yanmar Compact Equipment popularised the concept of a
02/10/2023
Hanson UK has become Heidelberg Materials, aligning with its parent company which announced its new global branding in September 2022. "The construction sector faces global challenges such as climate change and the digitalisation of our industry; challenges we are better placed to meet as a strong,
02/10/2023
Lovell has won a prestigious health and safety award for the nineteenth year in a row. Lovell, responsible for developments including Glow Garren in Hamilton and Oakwood Edge in Midlothian, scooped the coveted Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Order of Distinction Gold Award at
