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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for December 2023
22/12/2023
Plans have been submitted for a new mixed-tenure development of over 80 homes at Fanshawe Road in the Coleridge Ward area of Cambridge. The proposals were put forward by the Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP). The proposed development includes 45 new homes designed to Passivhaus-equivalent p
22/12/2023
A heritage building located in the heart of Hull city centre is undergoing restoration to transform it into a commercial space and four residential apartments. HU1 2AP Limited has been awarded £78,865.71 towards its project at 3 Parliament Street which will bring back into use over 300 sqm of unuse
22/12/2023
Komatsu has revealed details of a new all-electric excavator which they confirm is destined for sale in their domestic and European markets early in the year ahead. The 13-ton class PC138E-11 will be equipped with a 225-kWh lithium-ion battery for long hours of operation and is being viewed by Koma
22/12/2023
The final pieces of rail track have been installed to help relieve a bottleneck on the Hope Valley railway line, providing faster and more reliable rail journeys for passengers. Totalling 850 metres in length, the track forms part of a new passing loop between Bamford and Hathersage stations to all
22/12/2023
Norfolk District Council has announced that improvement work has started at Black Swan Loke to create public space. The plot at Black Swan Loke is undergoing a programme of works to transform it into a public open space, similar in design to Church Approach. The improvement works, delivered as par
22/12/2023
The UK government has announced funding of £42 million to protect and secure religious buildings representing all faiths and denominations. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will see some 5,000 religious buildings across the UK share up to £42 million, as the Government continues its suppor
21/12/2023
Plans have been submitted to redevelop a Newcastle city centre office block into residential accommodation. Newcastle-based asset management firm Monument Real Estate is aiming to secure detailed planning consent for the complete redevelopment of 2 Cathedral Square in the heart of Newcastle’s popul
21/12/2023
Ørsted is to proceed with the world's single largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3. It will have a capacity of 2.9 GW and is expected to be completed around the end of 2027. Hornsea 3 will be Ørsted's third gigawatt-scale project in the Hornsea zone following Hornsea 1 (1.2 GW) and Hornsea 2 (1.3 G
21/12/2023
Balfour Beatty has announced the successful instalment of six offshore liners at Hinkley Point C. This major milestone represents a crucial step forward as Hinkley Point C’s offshore works near completion. Installed up to two miles off the coast in the Bristol Channel, the second largest tidal ra
21/12/2023
Refurbishment work has been completed on a pair of footbridges in Jarrow. The Monkton Terrace footbridges closed to pedestrians in December 2021 after structural experts raised concerns about the condition of the parapets during routine safety inspections. The footbridges provide a pedestrian rout
21/12/2023
Network Rail has acquired 65 biodiversity units from Cambridgeshire County Council to facilitate the delivery of a new railway station in South Cambridge at Lower Valley Farm in England.One of the largest of its kind in the UK, the 354-acre site is being transformed from arable farmland into biodive
21/12/2023
Sunstone Systems and WJ Group have been awarded the 'Security Partnering Initiative of the Year' at the Security & Fire Excellence Awards. Recognised for their carbon reducing solar powered surveillance system, the ARC 4.0, the award highlights both businesses' commitments to continued eco-friendly
20/12/2023
Construction firm Kier has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to develop a new building for St John Vianney RC SEND school in Stretford. The scheme will include a 4,470m2 new build facility that will accommodate 160 pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). T
20/12/2023
GRAHAM has completed work on the A47 Breydon Bridge in Great Yarmouth. Commencing on the 04 September 2022 and successfully concluding on the 31 October 2023, the project has become a shining example of excellence in collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. With an estimated value of £7.5 mi
20/12/2023
Colas has been selected by Worcestershire County Council on the latest phase of the A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme (BREP). As part of the contract, Colas will be responsible for the delivery of seven schemes along the A38. This will form part of the wider A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhance
20/12/2023
Plans to build a multi-million-pound college campus and student accommodation in South Shields town centre have been approved. Proposals have been granted for a 14,000 sqm main building, student accommodation block and the refurbishment of a listed building on Barrington Street. The plans will see
20/12/2023
Manston Investments Ltd has secured Planning and Listed Building Consent to re-purpose its property at 8-9 Irongate in central Derby. The property – still known to many in Derby as 'the former Bennetts Department store' – became vacant just before the Covid lockdown, when the former business went i
20/12/2023
Willmott Dixon has been chosen to develop a £22 million project to create 100 new affordable and sustainable homes in Rugby. The Biart Place scheme, located on Clifton Road, will comprise 60 one and two-bedroom apartments, alongside 20 two, three and four-bedroom houses as well as 20 maisonettes. T
20/12/2023
Balfour Beatty Living Places has been awarded a £54 million, two-year extension to its Herefordshire Public Realm contract by Herefordshire County Council. This latest contract extension will see the collaborative partnership run to Autumn 2026, following a history of good performance, effective as
20/12/2023
Following the delivery of sanitation facilities earlier this year for Arena Church in Nottingham, Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson has transformed another disused space to help vulnerable city residents who need it most. The contractor has provided ventilation upgrades and enhancement works for t
20/12/2023
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20/12/2023
Anglian Water has completed work upgrading its Water Recycling Centre (WRC) at Alford, installing new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality at the Holme Fen Drain. Phosphorous is widely used in soaps and cleaning products but can be harmful to wildli
19/12/2023
The world's largest crane has been used to lift a 47m wide dome into place on top of the first reactor building at Hinkley Point C. The major milestone closes the roof on the first reactor building, allowing the first nuclear reactor to be installed next year. The power station's two nuclear
19/12/2023
The UK Government has published new guidance and putlined initial funding to enable 55 British towns to develop their long-term plan. This follows the Prime Minister announcing the 55 towns that will receive funding and support totalling up to £20 million, as part of a £1.1 billion levelling up inv
19/12/2023
Bam has announced the successful completion of the design and construction of a new five-form entry secondary school in North West London. North Brent School, part of the Wembley Multi-Academy Trust, will provide 1,150 places for pupils in years 7 to 13, in a new state-of-the-art, sustainable scho
19/12/2023
The UK's largest provider of student accommodation, Unite Students is set to build a new 600-bed development at the heart of Bristol's biggest ever regeneration project. Marsh Mills, which has a total development cost of £75million, is to be constructed adjacent to the University of Bristol's new T
19/12/2023
ISG has secured the contract to construct a second 30MW datacentre for client Yondr, a further phase of work in Slough at one of the UK's largest datacentre hubs. The contractor is already on site at the new 100MW datacentre campus development, closing in on completion of the first of three planned
19/12/2023
Pagabo has named two of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancies - AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend – as the lead providers for two upcoming Professional Services frameworks. The two frameworks – both of which will go live in April 2024 - provide a framework specifically f
18/12/2023
To mark the completion of its Hockley Mills Build to Rent scheme in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, now known as Goodsyard, Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures (SRMCV) invited West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, to visit the facility, offering insights into the redevelopment of this brownfield site f
18/12/2023
Morgan Sindall has been appointed to develop a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping. Procured under the ProCure 23 (P23) framework for the design and construction of NHS capital projects, the CDC is the main aspect of three streams of work the tier one contracto
18/12/2023
A project to transform transport links in mid Cornwall has been given the go-ahead by the Council’s cabinet. Working with delivery partners GWR and Network Rail, the new Mid Cornwall Metro coast to coast rail service will create a sustainable transport corridor through central C
18/12/2023
Turtle Defib Cabinets has designed and engineered the first solar and wind powered defibrillator cabinet in the UK. The launch of the product creates an opportunity to set higher standards when it comes to saving lives in environments where an electricity supply may be restricted or cost-prohibitiv
18/12/2023
Work to prepare the ground for HS2’s new Network Integrated Control Centre (NICC) and train maintenance depot in Washwood Heath, North Birmingham, has taken a significant step forward, as the team passed a huge earthworks milestone. Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), HS2's construction partner for the reg
18/12/2023
Manchester City Council has shortlisted six multi-disciplinary teams to submit tenders to develop a new Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) for Holt Town. The Council is seeking to appoint a team to transform the area and create a new mixed-use city centre neighbourhood. From 17 expressions
18/12/2023
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has started bringing into use four 50-person lifts as part of its £50 million project to build a state-of-the-art new security screening hall for customers. In January 2024 BHX will take delivery of its new security screening equipment, which will then be installed before s
18/12/2023
Energy firm EDF has pledged to clear the debt of some of its most vulnerable customers this winter, whilst warning that Government and Ofgem must take urgent action to protect households from rising debt costs. EDF will target vulnerable customers experiencing hardship with the opportunity to have
18/12/2023
Refurbishment work at Drovers Way play area in Radyr is now complete. Suitable for toddlers, juniors, and accessible play, the play area features a range of newly installed equipment, including: • swings • a bouncing mat • an accessible carousel • spinners • a multi-unit with slide • spring t
18/12/2023
Work has commenced onsite at Burlington Junior School to deliver major upgrades that will increase the New Malden school’s capacity and provide new, high-end educational facilities. Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames to deliver the project,
15/12/2023
Mission Street and BGO have secured resolution to grant planning permission from Oxford City Council for Phase 2 of their development in the West End of Oxford. Known as Fabrica, and part of Mission Street’s joint venture with BGO, the new-build scheme will provide 180,000 sq ft of prime innovatio
15/12/2023
Two purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) projects by Regal London have been given the go-ahead, bringing forward a total of 1,580 student beds and 200 on site affordable homes alongside new community space, public realm and infrastructure improvements in the London Boroughs of Southwark and Br
15/12/2023
Kier has completed the construction of Concord London's mixed-use development in Marylebone Square. Built on the site of the former Moxon Street carpark, the development forms a modern centrepiece in one of London’s prime real estate locations, and also represents the first new mixed-use city bloc
15/12/2023
Further upgrade work for the billion-pound East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) is to take place on Christmas Eve. The project will see traditional, lineside signals replaced with signalling displayed inside drivers' cabs, which will lead to more reliable journeys for passengers and a greener railwa
15/12/2023
Caddick Group's Leeds Valley Park, a major new manufacturing site expected to create hundreds of jobs in the region, has been completed and handed over to its new owners. After initially being brought forward by Caddick Developments, Caddick Construction has handed the site over to the Greater Man
15/12/2023
Technic Concrete Pumping proudly unveils its latest concrete pumping truck a remarkable extension as it’s concrete pumps are able to a reach of an impressive 53 meters.
15/12/2023
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15/12/2023
This week, housebuilding SMEs were invited to a Future Homes Hub (FHH) event, hosted by leading housebuilder Redrow, at its Stone Hill Meadow development. Leaders from across the industry gathered at the site, which was the first to launch since Redrow committed to install Air Source Heat Pumps acro
14/12/2023
Clegg Construction started work to develop a £13.5 million Centre for Green Technology at Peterborough College. The company has been appointed by the Inspire Education Group for the design and build of the three-storey reinforced concrete frame green technology centre, which is being constructed at
14/12/2023
Spitfire Homes has acquired a 5.6-acre brownfield site in Halesowen. The Midlands-based housebuilder has already started work on site clearance and demolition of the office block that previously occupied the plot. Each home will feature Spitfire's iconic approach to design, presenting stylish ext
14/12/2023
Esh Construction is working on behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to deliver the Stockton Waterfront development. The scheme is part of the Council's commitment to further develop the Borough's town centres, ensuring they are vibrant places which are economically successful, attracting inve
14/12/2023
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has announced the Bouygues UK-Equitix consortium as preferred student accommodation partner for 2,000 new student homes in premium Bankside location. The development arm of Bouygues UK (Linkcity), working in consortium with Equitix will pro
14/12/2023
Construction firm A.C. Whyte is celebrating its 50th anniversary by winning £8 million of new business from six new contracts, all within the last eight weeks. Originating as A.C. Whyte (Slaters & Plasterers) in 1973, the company has consistently delivered top-tier projects, accumulating a legacy o
14/12/2023
Morgan Sindall Construction has converted the former Leeds Building Society Headquarters into a specialist Mathematics school on behalf of the Department for Education. The new Leeds Mathematics School (LMaS) provides a specialist Post-16, A Level curriculum, with an emphasis on Mathematics and Ma
14/12/2023
Warringtonfire has announced plans to open a new facility in Warrington, UK. Expected to open in 2025, the new facility will be the largest in the UK and provide fire testing, technical and certification services. Customer demands for Warringtonfire's product testing are set to continue to grow s
14/12/2023
Chartered Surveyor firm Bruton Knowles is expanding its presence in the South West, with the opening of a new office in Exeter, The move will provide a more convenient location for Bruton Knowles to service clients in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. The new office also strengthens the firm's regio
14/12/2023
A major project is to begin to upgrade the large expanses of glazing at both ends of Stoke-on-Trent station. As part of a multi-million-pound investment, Network Rail will replace the glazed walls known as 'gable ends', which span 25-metres over the tracks on the North and South sides of the Victor
14/12/2023
A programme has been unveiled offering easy-to-understand guidance and support for businesses on their way to Net Zero. The Tees Valley Net Zero programme offers fully funded consultancy support and up to £2,000 in grant funding for firms – as well as online tools and regular webinars and workshops
13/12/2023
Contractor G F Tomlinson has commenced work to develop a new primary school in Amington, Tamworth. Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, is delivering the construction of the £7m Garden Village Primary School on behalf of Staffordshire County Council and alongside Entrust as the Project Manager and c
13/12/2023
McLaren Construction Midlands and North has completed works on Units 2 and 3, Omega West, Omega Business Park in Warrington. Unit 2, developed by Omega St Helens Limited and managed by Miller Developments with Barings as Funder, is currently being marketed to potential end users and comprises a po
13/12/2023
Skanska has commenced construction work on a major billion-pound road upgrade for National Highways. In a significant milestone for local, regional and national transport infrastructure, Transport Minister and MP for South Cambridgeshire, Anthony Browne, took the first ceremonial spadefuls of earth
13/12/2023
Calderdale Council has appointed Morris and Spottiswood to transform the Victoria Theatre in Halifax. Plans include a new box office on Commercial Street with an amended layout to reflect current booking patterns. The current box office, along with part of the foyer area will become a new café/bar
13/12/2023
Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1), a joint venture between National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Transmission, part of SP Energy Networks, will see the creation of a 525kV, 2GW HVDC subsea transmission cable from Torness in East Lothian, Scotland to Hawthorn Pit in County Durham, England. EGL1 ha
13/12/2023
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13/12/2023
Wates has launched its second STEM Returners programme. The programme will include opportunities across the construction business, including in site manager, project manager and project engineer roles. They will be based at Leatherhead at Wates' head office, or in Luton or Warrington. Return-to-wo
13/12/2023
Octopus Energy has teamed up with The Hill Group, and Clarion Housing Group in a landmark strategic partnership to revolutionise sustainable living in the UK. Hill and Octopus Energy are developing the nation's most extensive 'Zero Bills' housing development, comprising 89 meticulously designed ho
12/12/2023
Taylor Woodrow has won a £120 million strategic infrastructure contract for Meridian Water, a regeneration project led by Enfield Council. The new infrastructure serves as the foundation for the construction of thousands of new homes, businesses, and communal spaces for the local Edmonton communi
12/12/2023
Chancerygate has reached practical completion at its 110,000 sq ft urban logistics and industrial development in Chadderton, near Oldham. Named Broadway Central, the eight-unit scheme comprises seven units across two terraces ranging from 7,600 sq ft to 18,200 sq ft and one stand-alone unit of 27,0
12/12/2023
Improvement work at Grays Station in Essex is to commence in January 2024. As part of the Government's 'Access for All' scheme, Grays Station will become fully accessible with the addition of two new lifts which will allow station users to access both platforms via the existing stepped subway unde
12/12/2023
Thousands of new homes are set to be delivered on council-owned brownfield sites through up to £80 million to transform neglected land into beautiful and thriving communities. From today, councils across England will be able to bid for a share of the final round of the Brownfield Land Release Fun
12/12/2023
Onyx Business Parks and Devon County Council have completed the latest land deal at Skypark near Exeter. Onyx Business Parks' Phase Two at Skypark will see the construction of 36 high quality, modern business units, providing over 40,000 square feet of multi-functional commercial space. This devel
12/12/2023
Sheffield City Council has secured external funding to demolish two unoccupied buildings for the Gleadless Valley Masterplan. Two former Sheffcare sites, Paddock Hill on Gleadless Road and Castelayn on Leighton Drive, have been awarded funding from central government for the release of brownfield l
12/12/2023
Works to improve walking and cycling connections over the River Aire in Leeds are now complete. The Crown Point Bridge Gateway scheme adds over 1km of protected cycle track over the bridge, Crown Point Road and Black Bull Street and aims to boost connectivity to the south-east of the city by encour
12/12/2023
A new roadmap to increase use of timber in the construction of homes and buildings has been set out by government in a move designed to reduce emissions and reach net zero. Using timber in construction is one of the best ways to reduce emissions from buildings. Around 25% of the UK’s greenhouse ga
12/12/2023
Sunderland's multi-million-pound southern train station entrance has officially opened. The transformation of the city’s new arrival point – featuring a heavily glazed fascia that looks out to Market Square in the heart of the city – welcomed the public from 8am this morning. BAM joined the leader
12/12/2023
Work has commenced on site as part of plans to transform the former Littlewoods building into a world-class film and TV campus. Social impact developers Capital&Centric have begun work to prep the 1930s Edge Lane icon for restoration. They’re working with Liverpool City Council as freeholder of the
11/12/2023
G F Tomlinson has completed building works for a new two-storey teaching block at Alderbrook School in Solihull. Delivered on behalf of Solihull Council, the works have provided the school with an additional seven classrooms, ancillary spaces, toilets, a reception area, school bus parking, cycling
11/12/2023
The JR Group has commenced work on a new housing development in the village of Croftamie, in rural Stirlingshire, on behalf of its client, Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA). The development is located next to the village's Buchanan Crescent and will include 14 new homes, comprising a mix of
11/12/2023
Infrastructure firm Costain has scooped four contracts under the Department for Transport's (DfT) Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STARThree) Framework. The framework, which commenced earlier this year, will see Costain and lead partner, GHD, provide s
11/12/2023
HS2 has published details of over 300 work packages its construction partners will procure in the next 18 months. Completing the 140-mile HS2 network, complete with four new stations and two depots between London and Birmingham, is no small task and requires the expertise of businesses and supplier
11/12/2023
PermaRoof Commercial has strengthened its position in raising industry standards by receiving membership into the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA). The company is one of the first distributors in the industry to gain membership, confirming its position as a leader in the field and its commitm
11/12/2023
Caddick Construction has appointed Alison Brough as Environmental and Sustainability Manager, becoming the latest senior hire as the business eyes continued expansion. Alison joins Caddick from Willmott Dixon where she spent nine years in various regional and national environmental management posit
11/12/2023
Wates Group has appointed Cressida Curtis as its new Group Sustainability Director. She will join in the new year and sit on the Group’s Executive Committee, reporting to Chief Executive, Eoghan O'Lionaird. Cressida joins Wates from the ESG and Sustainable Business team at Brunswick, a critical i
11/12/2023
Construction firm BAM has commenced building work on the new Yeoman Park Academy. The academy, which is part of Diverse Academies Trust, provides a highly specialised education for children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autism and those with developmen
08/12/2023
Morgan Sindall has started work on a £17.25m project to build two new residential blocks in Somers Town as part of Camden Council’s Community Investment Programme. The firm was appointed to the enabling and construction work of this key residential development by the PAGABO framework on behalf of
08/12/2023
The Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP) has submitted plans to revitalise two sites in the centre of East Barnwell in the Abbey ward to provide new community facilities and 120 homes. CIP's proposals will create a thriving and active community centre to support those living and working in the ar
08/12/2023
The Environment Agency has commenced work, in collaboration with Worcestershire County Council, on a new £2.5 million flood-risk management scheme to help better protect homes in Toronto Close in the Lower Wick area of Worcester from flooding. Toronto Close has a history of flooding from the River
08/12/2023
Developer Capital&Centric is set to transform a brownfield site in Wolverhampton into a creative new neighbourhood. A report - to be considered by City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet next week – recommends Capital&Centric are appointed as part of a pre-development agreement for the former Sains
08/12/2023
Construction firm Kier has opened a construction academy, Constructing Futures, on site at Currie Community High School in Edinburgh, offering industry and employability skills to students. The 'Constructing Futures' partnership, between Kier, the school, Edinburgh City Council, Edinburgh College
08/12/2023
Galliford Try has appointed Phil Venn as Head of Engineering for its Environment business following the Kay Denham's promotion to the position of Engineering Director last month. Phil has been promoted from his previous role as a Design Delivery Manager for the Engineering team within Galliford Tr
08/12/2023
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08/12/2023
Chartered surveying firm Bruton Knowles has appointed Aled Jenkins as the new Head of Building Consultancy National Team Wales. Aled has set his sights on an ambitious future for the Wales department, he said: “My goal is to significantly enhance Bruton Knowles’ presence in the region. We're enteri
08/12/2023
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08/12/2023
1st 4 Safety Ltd has announced dates for its Health & Safety Training Courses. The dates and courses are: • 22nd January 2024 - Abrasive Wheels • 29th January 2024 - Asbestos Awareness • 20th February 2024 - Abrasive Wheels • 27th February 2024 - Non-licensed / Notifiable Non-licensed Asbestos
07/12/2023
Network Rail and Homes England have chosen McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate as the strategic developer for their major brownfield scheme, York Central. York Central is being brought forward by a partnership between Network Rail, Homes England, the City of York Council and the National Rai
07/12/2023
Clegg Construction has hosted a topping out ceremony at an 11-storey apartment complex being built for property developer Rise Homes in Leeds. Spinners Yard is a 185-apartment, U-shaped, build-to-rent scheme in Regent Street in the Mabgate area of Leeds City Centre. It is the second build-to-rent
07/12/2023
Further details have been unveiled of plans for the transformation of Coventry city centre as development partners, The Hill Group and Shearer Property Group (SPG), have submitted a reserved matters application for the first of two phases of the City Centre South regeneration project. Phase 1 incl
07/12/2023
Improvement work to the external façade of the Health Hydro leisure centre in Swindon has commenced. Owned by Swindon Borough council the centre closed earlier this year, extensive surveys have been carried out, which could not be done while the building was in use. Now, scaffolding has been put u
07/12/2023
Speedy Hire has partnered with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support its #MakeItVisible on-site campaign to raise awareness of the wellbeing and welfare support available to people in the construction industry. As an integral part of the construction and hire industry, Speedy Hi
07/12/2023
Work to create an electric vehicle charging network across Cambridgeshire is to move forward, after receiving support Cambridgeshire County Council's Highways and Transport Committee. Benefitting from up to £5 million in Local Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, the Council is working with the Camb
07/12/2023
Construction work has commenced to convert the Banana Warehouse building in Digbeth into a state-of-the-art studio, which will play host to the world's biggest cooking format, MasterChef. The plans are being brought forward by development company Digbeth Loc Limited, owned by Brydell Partners. Lead
07/12/2023
In the realm of modern heating solutions, efficiency and performance take centre stage, and Gunning Heating Products stands at the forefront of innovation with their cutting-edge electrical trench heating systems. As we navigate the demands of energy-conscious living and commercial spaces, understan
07/12/2023
Infrastructure firm Costain has won multiple plaudits at the 2023 Collaborative Working Awards, including around social impact, innovation and national security collaboration. The Collaborative Working Awards recognise organisations who build and develop more effective business relationships based
07/12/2023
EDF Energy has teamed up with Snugg to launch a 'Home Efficiency Hub' to help homeowners save cash and carbon. The platform, developed with energy efficiency start-up Snugg, gives homeowners a personalised view of the best ways to make savings on their energy bills and reduce their homes' carbon em
06/12/2023
Beard has commenced work on a major renovation project at Nuffield College, a graduate college of Oxford University. The three-phase, £3.3 million project will see Beard undertake significant remodelling and accessibility improvements across the Grade II listed building. In the first phase – which
06/12/2023
Powerday has announced it is to expand into south London, with the acquisition of a two-acre site in Croydon. The site, previously owned by King Concrete, a leading supplier of ready mix and mix-on-site concrete, will become Powerday's eighth in London. Its strategic location bolsters the company’s
06/12/2023
Repair work to a sea wall at Mount Batten has been completed. A large hole in the sea wall has been repaired, and the South West Coast Path can once again open in this area to walkers. The pathway between the Mount Batten ferry terminal and the Mount Batten North slipway had been closed off due to
06/12/2023
Bradford's One City Park office scheme, delivered by Muse in partnership with Bradford Council, is now complete and contracts have been exchanged with a corporate anchor tenant, to be announced in the coming weeks. The landmark city centre building was delivered on schedule, a major feat for a sche
06/12/2023
Spencer Bridge Engineering has been recognised for its outstanding work on two iconic bridges at separate industry awards ceremonies. The company has won awards for projects on Union Chain Bridge and Menai Suspension Bridge. Spencer Bridge Engineering completed a programme of essential works to p
06/12/2023
workMule, a leading provider of innovative inspection solutions, is proud to announce a successful field test of its offline functionality in one of the most challenging environments – the Sahara Desert. Anthony Anderson, a dedicated Director at workMule, embarked on an extraordinary journey to tes
06/12/2023
A viaduct in Northamptonshire is first on the HS2 project to have all its deck beams installed as work on the scheme continues to ramp up between London and the West Midlands. The 163m long Highfurlong Brook Viaduct, near the village of Aston le Walls, is one of more than 50 major viaducts being bu
06/12/2023
Housebuilder Redrow has developed and launched its innovative new mobile app, helping homeowners find their dream new home in just a few taps. Building on its reputation for digital innovation and customer experience, the app is the first and only one of its type on iOS and Android. Built to supp
06/12/2023
Carmarthenshire County Council and Bouygues UK, who are currently delivering the new multi-million pound development Pentre Awel, held a Dragon's Den style event to celebrate their 21st Century skills work experience scheme. Five local schools in Llanelli - Bryngwyn School, Coedcae School, Ysgol Pe
06/12/2023
Manchester City Council has secured over £5 million in Government funding to provide extra accommodation for rough sleepers. The Council has succeeded in an application for £5.2m of funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (
05/12/2023
Contractor G F Tomlinson has secured two major builds for Nottingham College. Procured via Pagabo's Medium Works Framework, construction has been approved for a new £5.4 million Centre for Employment and Independent Living for Students with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CEIL for SLDD), a
05/12/2023
Plans have been submitted to develop over 800 new homes in Maghull. Anwyl Homes Lancashire has applied to Sefton Borough Council for approval to build an initial two phases of 249 homes on a 15.74 acre parcel of land off School Lane. The land forms part of a larger strategic site allocated for hous
05/12/2023
Balfour Beatty Living Places has scooped a £330 million six year Highways Maintenance contract extension by Lincolnshire County Council. The extension builds on the current six year contract which is due to end in 2026, extending it until Spring 2032. Balfour Beatty Living Places will continue to
05/12/2023
SevenHomes has submitted plans to develop 147 new homes on surplus land at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, Nuneaton, alongside an application for the college to build a new 3G Sports Pitch. The housing proposed within the application will be well designed, in fitting with the e
05/12/2023
Structural glass specialists Ion Glass discuss why a bespoke structural glass linkway is often the best solution, especially for heritage and listed buildings. Linking older or heritage buildings with a modern extension can cause a number of problems: current building techniques are very dif
05/12/2023
In the realm of modern heating solutions, efficiency and performance take centre stage, and Gunning Heating Products stands at the forefront of innovation with their cutting-edge electrical trench heating systems. As we navigate the demands of energy-conscious living and commercial spaces, understan
05/12/2023
Mecalac is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its globally-acclaimed site dumper range. Originally licenced under the Benford brand, the company’s Coventry manufacturing operations have assembled thousands of models since the very first unit rolled off production in 1953. 70 years later, each mod
05/12/2023
Glencar has been appointed by commercial property developer Stoford to construct a new 42,500 sq ft industrial/warehouse development at its Exeter Logistics Park development in East Devon. Situated on a 3.30 acre plot, the development known as DC9 is being built on behalf of an end-user occupier an
05/12/2023
Work has commenced on disability-friendly allotments in Durrington. Funding is being allocated by Worthing Borough Council. Work has begun on four new accessible allotment plots at Humber Avenue Allotments in West Durrington, after the community interest group that runs the site successfully bid f
05/12/2023
With the support of an environmental consultancy, Barratt Homes is embracing new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements, and maintaining its status as the UK’s leading sustainable housebuilder. In collaboration with North East-based, Biodiverse Consulting, Barratt Homes will transform its newbuil
04/12/2023
Rula Developments has acquired a 10-acre site close to Junctions 33 and 34 of the M1 in Sheffield with plans to deliver up to 230,000 sq ft. of new, state-of-the-art industrial / logistics accommodation. The prime site is located just off Europa Way, adjacent to the well-established Sheffield Busin
04/12/2023
The McGoff Group has hit a landmark turnover of £100million. Group revenues have been derived through its wholly sustainable approach to development and care provision for both children in their early years and the elderly, often most vulnerable, people within our society. The Group, which now e
04/12/2023
Beard Construction has reached practical completion on the South West's first Net Zero Carbon in operation out-of-town development. Commissioned by CEG, 1000 Aztec West in South Gloucestershire near Bristol ambitiously reused the existing frame and shell to deliver a best-in-class development. The
04/12/2023
Dudleys Consulting Engineers has completed consultancy works on phase two of a new £7 million commercial business park in Wakefield. The project, close to Junction 40 of the M1 motorway, has transformed a prime 4-acre development plot to provide 76,800 sq ft of much needed new business units, supp
04/12/2023
Building services consultancy CPW has announced the promotion of three team members to director, marking the company's significant growth into a wider variety of disciplines. The talented trio includes Hazel Andrews, part of the sustainability team, Jim Buckley, from the public health team, and Jo
04/12/2023
Pick Everard has moved to a new office space in the heart of Leeds city centre. The new office space located within Clockwise in Greek Street will cater for Pick Everard's growing team which to date has been instrumental in supporting a variety of projects across the Yorkshire region, as well as
04/12/2023
Plans for a new primary school in Scartho have been given the go-ahead. The proposals were approved with conditions. The school, for children aged 4 to 11, will be built on land off Matthew Telford Park in Scartho. Proposals for another primary school on land known as ‘Sunningdale’ in Waltham wer
04/12/2023
Network Rail is to launch its masterplanning process around Cardiff Central Station, which will see the comprehensive design and redevelopment of over 10 acres of railway land and the delivery of new homes. Cardiff Central currently attracts 13 million passengers a year and the station is a vital
04/12/2023
Polypipe Building Services has appointed Simon Russell as UK Regional Director, supporting customers across central and southern areas of the country. He brings with him a wealth of established contacts among MEP consultants thanks to a building services career of over 35 years and will focus on o
04/12/2023
Plymouth City Council could acquire properties across the city. Cabinet will discuss a business case next Monday, 11 December, to spend up to £10 million and apply for up to £5 million Homes England Affordable Homes Programme grant to buy properties to provide desperately needed homes for Plymouth
01/12/2023
Plans have been approved to transform a key site in the heart of Trowbridge town centre in Wiltshire. The plans for the former Bowyer's factory site, which has been vacant since 2008, include: • A new gateway development, providing 255 new homes for first time buyers, young families and downsizers
01/12/2023
Major repair work on a historic footbridge in Blaendulais is now complete. The bridge, which crosses the Neath and Brecon freight line at Blaendulais, had been closed for more than three years after Network Rail engineers' safety inspection found it required major repairs. The wrought-iron lattice
01/12/2023
Developer Downing has hosted 'topping out' ceremony to mark the first phase of its major £400 million shared living scheme, Square Gardens. As part of First Street, Square Gardens will bring 1,301 new homes to one of Manchester's fastest growing and vibrant neighbourhood communities, with a mix o
01/12/2023
Willmott Dixon has completed the once-in-a-generation £132 million transformation of Bristol Beacon, one of the most iconic cultural landmarks in the South West of England. It has taken five years and involved more than a million hours of time to create a flagship venue that will attract thousands
01/12/2023
Harron Homes has appointed Lee Kirkland as Construction Director for its Yorkshire region. With over 20 years in the construction industry, Lee brings a wealth of experience to his new role overseeing the development and delivery of luxury homes across Yorkshire. Starting out as an apprentice bri
01/12/2023
Crest Nicholson has acquired a 13-acre site to deliver 88 new homes in Faversham. The development, which will be called Crown Meadows, follows the sell out success of Crest Nicholson's nearby Kingsmead development. The new community will offer a range of two to five bedroom new homes to suit a rang
01/12/2023
In this edition, we have exciting updates and industry insights to share with our valued partners and customers. As leading suppliers of aluminium scaffold towers, podium steps and bespoke access products we are committed to delivering high- quality solutions to meet your access needs. Here's what’s
01/12/2023
Selecting the appropriate duct sealing system is a crucial decision, and with the diverse range of technologies available, finding the right fit can be challenging. At AC Cable Solutions, we understand the importance of tailoring solutions to specific needs. In this guide, we'll walk you through t
