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UK Construction News Archive for July 2024
31/07/2024
GMI Construction Group has been appointed to deliver a £23 million speculative industrial and distribution scheme in Staffordshire on behalf of Evans Property Group. Phase one of Fradley Link, which is located in a prime location off the A38 North of Lichfield, will create in the region of around 2
31/07/2024
Construction firm Kier has been selected to develop the new Pinn River School, a special educational needs and disability (SEND) school for pupils in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The project is funded by the Department for Education and the new school will be managed by the Eden Academy Trust.
31/07/2024
Willmott Dixon Interiors is set to start works on the next stage of an £11 million project to expand and refresh A&E facilities at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor will revamp facilities at the hospital’s Millennium Wing on behalf of
31/07/2024
Eric Wright Group has commenced preliminary work to replace a 90-year-old bridge which spans the River Soar on the edge of the village of Zouch on the Leicestershire-Nottinghamshire border. The deteriorating state of the existing bridge, means it needs to be replaced on safety grounds as there is c
31/07/2024
Orbit has selected Wates to undertake a retrofit programme for 410 homes over two years. The appointment will see Wates deliver energy efficiency improvements to 160 homes through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund’s (SHDF) Wave 2.1 with the remaining 250 properties funded by Orbit and the Gov
31/07/2024
Esh Construction has teamed up with the North East Combined Authority to improve STEM provision in schools across the region. Working collaboratively through the Combined Authority's North East Ambition Programme, which aims to champion the full potential of the region by connecting communities and
31/07/2024
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have announced their advancement to the next phase of evaluating Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd's 470 MWe Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design. The Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process allows the regulators to
31/07/2024
A team of ex-students from Leeds College of Building has returned to their roots as skilled construction professionals, ready to start a major £750k refurbishment project. Fit-out specialists Lodestone Projects kicked off a summer renovation programme at the College’s North Street Campus. The eight
31/07/2024
New suppliers have been appointed to provide planned and reactive maintenance across Network Rail's Southern Region. Southern Integrated Delivery (SID) has appointed 15 suppliers to an innovative new 10-year partnership framework to deliver Buildings & Civils works for its Works Delivery team acros
30/07/2024
GMI Construction Group has been appointed as the principal contractor for Whitbread's latest development in Manchester city centre. GMI will lead the construction of Whitbread’s development site on Rochdale Road on the edge of Manchester's Northern Quarter. The location has planning permission for
30/07/2024
Plans for a new care facility to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs have been given the go ahead. The new development will transform a disused depot on Outland Road, which was previously used by Plymouth City Council’s Parks department, into a modern and accessible building
30/07/2024
Work is underway to refurbish two Hartlepool assisted living schemes after Esh Construction was appointed as contractor by housing provider, Thirteen. Bramley Court and Richard Court will benefit from a range of internal and external improvements as part of a combined £4.3 million investment throug
30/07/2024
Restoration works are to commence on an historic Grade II listed structure in Chorlton, Manchester. Dating back to 1887 the Lych Gate is what remains of the former St Clement’s Church, having been demolished in 1949 having fallen into a state of disrepair. The gate was gifted to Chorlton by the po
30/07/2024
Redevelopment plans are underway in Weybridge, Surrey, that will place educational, commercial and wellbeing opportunities at the heart of the community. The new Surrey County Council Weybridge Hub, located on the existing Weybridge Library site on Church Road, will include a new library, youth su
30/07/2024
Here at Tubular Techniques we are taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint by transferring our company cars over from fossil fuels to full electric, including the installation of charging points and the purchase of our two new full electric vehicles. Along with recycling our waste within the of
30/07/2024
Seals Direct is able to support the construction industry in manufacturing rubber sealing solutions from a large selection of rubber materials. One such material,
30/07/2024
Leading groundworks specialist McCoy Contractors is delivering the earthworks package for the £30 million upgrade of the Arle Court Transport Hub (ACTH) in Cheltenham, as part of the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme. The project aims to support Gloucestershire's Local Transport Plan and carbon n
30/07/2024
Practical completion has been reached at the University of Hertfordshire’s flagship, multi-million-pound Spectra building. The keys for the five-floor building, which will house the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science and transform learning, teaching and research in STEM fields, hav
30/07/2024
Avant Homes East Midlands has released its final two family homes for sale at its 71-home, £20 million Barton Point development in Kettering. Located a mile from the centre of Kettering and part of the wider Hanwood Park masterplan, the development comprises a mix of three- and four-bedroom practic
29/07/2024
Watkin Jones has announced a Joint Venture (JV) with Housing Growth Partnership (HGP), to build a 397-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Stratford, East London. The scheme has a Gross Development Value of around £120 million. Located on a one-acre brownfield site on Gro
29/07/2024
Viridis, a consortium of Equitix (infrastructure investor, developer and manager), GRAHAM (equity and construction) and Derwent FM (facilities management), has been named as preferred bidder and delivery partner to redevelop the University of Manchester’s Fallowfield Campus redevelopment under a Des
29/07/2024
McAvoy has delivered a new temporary classroom facility at The Bromfords Secondary School in Wickford, which was awarded through the Offsite Construction Solutions framework. It marks the latest in a series of projects aimed at addressing emergency school closures due to the prevalence of Reinfor
29/07/2024
Network Rail has installed the main span for the new accessible footbridge at Cwmbran station in South Wales. Work is continuing on the brickwork and cladding of the lift shafts, while the next phase of the project starts next week when lifts will be installed on both platforms. Network Rail Wales
29/07/2024
Balfour Beatty has become the first Tier One contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery across all its UK operations. According to the latest Work-related fatal injuries report by the Health and Safety Executive, the construction sector continues to acc
29/07/2024
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29/07/2024
Global cleanroom solutions provider, Angstrom Technology has received the Best Cleanrooms Solutions Company Award at the International Life Sciences Awards 2024. GHP magazine's International Life Sciences Awards programme recognises those that are going above and beyond, or indeed, the businesses t
26/07/2024
West Northamptonshire Council has approved Vistry Group's plans to build 60 new homes on Towcester Road, Northampton, in partnership with emh group. This new development will consist of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, all designed to complement the unique character of Northampton. Nestled in
26/07/2024
Construction firm Sisk has started work on two new operating theatres for the new Lewisham Surgical Centre housed at University Hospital Lewisham, south east London. The site has a bespoke layout which will provide an efficient patient flow for high volume, low complexity surgery that meets clinici
26/07/2024
United Living Group has annouced that its subsidiary, United Living Property Services (ULPS), has scooped a £40 million contract with the London Borough of Harrow for property repairs and maintenance. The eight year contract will cover approximately 5,000 properties across the Borough. ULPS will be
26/07/2024
Contractor Esh Group has reported a 50 per cent increase in pre-tax profit for 2023 as its robust business model continues to yield results. While the construction industry continued to wrestle with a range of challenges during the year, Esh Group reported pre-tax profits of £3.1 million, up from £
26/07/2024
Profab Access, a leading manufacturer of wall access panels and riser doors, has achieved EPD for its INTEGRA 4000 Series of riser doors, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing architects and specifiers sustainable solutions. Thanks to its recent verification, the environme
26/07/2024
G&H Group has been awarded a multi-million pound contract to deliver a complete mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) design and build to Manchester's original skyscraper, Sunlight House. Appointed by main contractor MYCO and developer Karrev, G&H Group will support the refurbishment of t
26/07/2024
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest video showcasing The Classic Barn Company’s newest design and build project, a testament to our commitment to excellence in oak-framed architecture. This captivating video meticulously documents each stage of the build, allowing viewers to witne
26/07/2024
Fareham Borough Council Planning Committee has given the green light to the initial phase of hundreds of homes at Welborne, marking a significant milestone in the development of Hampshire's new sustainable garden village. The initial houses will be built by Welborne’s house build partners – Thakeha
25/07/2024
The King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has chosen Kier to build a new £25 million endoscopy building at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) in Farnborough. The two-storey, 2,400m2 development will support the delivery of vital health services in the south of London, including th
25/07/2024
Plans for a £12 million extension at Bedford Academy have been given the go-ahead. The extension on Mile Road will see 16 state-of-the-art classrooms alongside changing rooms, a dining area, and community café added to the school's facilities. The new classrooms will have a bright, safe and simple
25/07/2024
Work on a £5.2 million project to strengthen the High Level Bridge which provides a vital road and railway link over the River Tyne is now complete. Network Rail overhauled the underside of the Victorian-built structure which connects Gateshead and Newcastle. Designed by railway pioneer Robert Ste
25/07/2024
The Oxford Trust has submitted plans for its new Aspen Building to be built at the Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford. The company put forward the plans to Oxford City Council. The Aspen Building at the Wood Centre for Innovation, named after the Trust's late founder Sir Martin Wood’
25/07/2024
Turner Construction Company is to acquire Dornan Engineering Group, a specialist mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning engineering contractor with operations in Ireland, the UK, Continental Europe, and the Nordics. The transaction is subject to the customary merger control appr
25/07/2024
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest video showcasing The Classic Barn Company’s newest design and build project, a testament to our commitment to excellence in oak-framed architecture. This captivating video meticulously documents each stage of the build, allowing viewers to witne
25/07/2024
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25/07/2024
VolkerStevin invited students from Fulwell Junior School to visit its new high-level footbridge project, as part of a collaborative initiative that featured a design challenge aimed at encouraging creativity among the students. The footbridge, which spans 250 metres, is part of a wider regeneration
24/07/2024
Wates Group has teamed up with Guildford Borough Council (GBC) to develop a site in the heart of Guildford. The £86 million project will transform a car park site into an urban neighbourhood, delivering up to 248 new homes with a commitment to 40% affordable housing. GBC is committing up to £39.7 m
24/07/2024
Plans to refurbish and transform the lakeside Wynyard Hall Spa designed by GT3 Architects have been approved by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Nestled downhill from Wynyard Hall overlooking the lake, the spa is set to undergo an extensive transformation to expand its offering with more wet spa f
24/07/2024
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has chosen Willmott Dixon to deliver a £61 million estate investment for the British Army at Kendrew Barracks in Rutland. Procured through the Crown Commercial Service framework, Willmott Dixon will be delivering technical infrastructure to enable the r
24/07/2024
Swansea Council has given the green light to an additional investment of £1 million to tackle repairs on even more roads across the city. The extra funding is on top of £600,000 more for roads announced in May. Among the first to benefit are regular users of the B4295 at Penclawdd where resurfaci
24/07/2024
Morgan Sindall selected by the NHS to deliver an extension to The Grange University Hospital's Emergency Department (ED) in Cwmbran, near Newport. Procured via the SCAPE National Construction Framework, the team has since started on site with the phased work set to complete in April 2025. Addition
24/07/2024
Hundreds of council homes in Bury are to be renovated with new kitchens, bathrooms and upgraded windows. The refurbishments are part of a £20 million investment into Bury's housing stock after Six Town Housing was brought back into the council February of this year. The proposed work will improve
24/07/2024
Plans have been submitted to develop 270,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics space on a former automotive component manufacturing site in Erdington, Birmingham. The proposals were put forward in a joint venture (JV) between Chancerygate and specialist sustainable and impact investor Bridges Fund M
24/07/2024
A new Travelodge hotel has officially opened in Rotherham. The hotel is part of Forge Island, a major urban regeneration project, in a waterside setting, which also includes a cinema, restaurants and leisure businesses. Travelodge is the only hotel provider in the town, providing a brilliant base f
24/07/2024
Energy firm EDF has signed a 3-year supply agreement with Whitbread PLC, the UK’s leading hospitality business, which operates some of the UK’s most recognised brands, including Premier Inn. Through providing expert advice and energy management, EDF will help Whitbread optimise its energy use and
24/07/2024
Galliford Try has been recognised at this year's Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) Awards. Winning the prize in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) category, the Assembly C Scheme in Bristol was recognised for its innovative Design for Manufacture and Assembly hybrid frame solution. T
23/07/2024
Plans to develop a modern government office development in York have been approved. The application to build a six-storey, 195,000 sq ft government hub, put forward by partners the Government Property Agency (GPA), Homes England and Network Rail, was given the green light by the City of York Counci
23/07/2024
Urban&Civic is to acquire L&Q Estates. Urban&Civic was identified by L&Q as a logical purchaser to keep faith with the intention of boosting housing output across South East England and into the Midlands. The acquisition will see Urban&Civic expand its portfolio into Milton Keynes, a key target geo
23/07/2024
Harworth Group has obtained outline planning approval from Amber Valley Borough Council for its Cinderhill development in Derbyshire, which includes approximately 1.5 million sq. ft. of Grade A industrial and logistics space and up to 300 new homes. Harworth owns or controls the majority of the sit
23/07/2024
Construction firm Kier has been chosen by the Department for Education to redevelop Northolt High School in the London Borough of Ealing. The redevelopment will bring new facilities to Ealing, both for teachers and students and for local people. The existing school buildings on site will be demol
23/07/2024
Chancerygate has sold two urban logistics developments, covering a total of 275,000 sq ft of Grade A space, to a private investor for an undisclosed price. The developments sold are Vantage 41, which is located in Aston Clinton, near Aylesbury, and Broadway Central in Chadderton, near Oldham. Vant
23/07/2024
Galliford Try has scooped places on the new £835m NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) Specialist Estates Engineering & Maintenance Services (Hard FM) Framework, for its Asset Intelligence, Facilities Management (FM) and Oak Specialist Services businesses. The busines
23/07/2024
Winchester City Council has fully transitioned its housing services vehicle fleet to electric, bringing the local authority towards its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by the end of 2024. The fleet recently replaced the last two petrol vehicles in its housing fleet with two new electric vans, m
23/07/2024
Improvement work is set to commence at London Liverpool Street station. The work will include more ticket gates, new retail units and a new Greater Anglia ticket office on Platform 10. Beginning this summer, Network Rail, together with its contractor, Spence, will begin to install an additional 21
23/07/2024
Groundforce Shorco has supplied a space and time-saving solution to a project at a wastewater treatment works in Kent. Main contractor Clancy is installing a new storm tank for Southern Water at its Westbere wastewater treatment works near Canterbury. The new storm tank will accommodate surface wa
23/07/2024
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22/07/2024
Mace has scooped a £184 million contract to deliver the next expansion phase at The Oxford Science Park, The Daubeny Project. The project will see the construction of three new state-of-the-art laboratory and office buildings, further cementing Oxford's position as a world-leading centre for scien
22/07/2024
Clegg Construction has completed a £10.3 million contract to deliver a care home in Peterborough for Avery Healthcare. The 80-bedroom, three-storey building on Waterhouse Lane is the third care home built by Clegg Construction for Avery Healthcare and is a key part of the Hampton Gardens developmen
22/07/2024
Agratas has announced that Sir Robert McAlpine will be appointed in phases as the official delivery partner for Building One of its cutting-edge battery cell manufacturing facility near Bridgwater in Somerset. Sir Robert McAlpine will now start preparations for the development, which is scheduled t
22/07/2024
Housebuilder The Hill Group has unveiled its financial accounts for 2023, representing another period of record-breaking performance during which the company surpassed revenues of £1 billion for the first time. Hill posted record profits before tax of £70.1m from revenues of £1,145.9m for a 15-mon
22/07/2024
Plans have moved forward to build more than 350 new homes in Brixton. The council is set to work with Higgins Group on the second phase of development in Somerleyton Road under proposals for a net-zero development of 363 new homes, of which 54 percent, 195 homes, would be affordable and 138 of thes
22/07/2024
Build-to-rent (BTR) developer Platform has secured planning permission to deliver 355 BTR apartments in Milton Keynes city centre. Milton Keynes is positioned at the heart of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc with high tech businesses contributing 18% of all employment growth. Platform's proposals for the l
22/07/2024
United Utilities has chosen three design and development partners (DDPs) as it prepares to deliver the largest environmental programme in the North West in more than a century, if the company's business plan is approved. The North West's water company has chosen AtkinsRéalis, Mott Mac
22/07/2024
Plans have been approved for the Joyce Avenue and Snell’s Park Estates to be transformed into a new neighbourhood in Upper Edmonton with more than 2,000 new homes. The scheme led by Enfield Council was approved by the local authority’s Planning Committee on 16 July, paving the way for 2,028 residen
19/07/2024
Ashe Construction has scooped a £12 million design & build contract to develop an extension at Bedford Academy for Bedford Borough Council. The 60-week project will see 16 state-of-the-art classrooms constructed along with changing rooms, dining area and community café. The building will be highly
19/07/2024
Stepnell has commenced work on a new teaching and sports facility at Loughborough College, following a £9.91million investment from the Department for Education (DfE). Through its ongoing relationships with Loughborough College, Stepnell is delivering the work as part of the college’s wider devel
19/07/2024
Housebuilder Story Homes has acquired a new site for residential development on land off Killingworth Lane in Newcastle Upon Tyne. In a landmark deal for the builder, the venture will see Story Homes deliver around 550 new homes, including affordable housing, over a 10-year+ period. The proposed s
19/07/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction has been reappointed by Essex County Council to the Essex Construction Framework (ECF3) for another four years. The team has been appointed to Lot 2 (£500,000 - £4.5 million) and Lot 3 (over £4.5 million) of the framework, as it aims to improve the region’s educational o
19/07/2024
Plans submitted by Muse to bring forward Crescent Innovation, tabled by the Crescent partnership comprising ECF, Salford City Council, and the University of Salford, have been approved. A pivotal element of the wider £2.5 billion, 252-acre Crescent Salford masterplan, the scheme comprises 933 new h
19/07/2024
Kier has been selected by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to deliver an expansion to HMP Channings Wood, a Category C men's prison near Newton Abbot in Devon. The expansion at HMP Channings Wood will create an additional 494 prison places and will include the delivery of two new fully-electric, ener
19/07/2024
Alpha House has announced the launch of its online shop, now offering high-quality batteries directly to the public! Whether you're looking for reliable power solutions for mobility devices or versatile batteries for various other applications, we’ve got you covered.
19/07/2024
Do you run a construction company? Are you feeling frustrated by spending countless hours managing your workforce? Are you with constantly ringing around to see if your workers have arrived at work? Still using outdated unreliable manual methods for staff scheduling such as Excel sheets and WhatsA
18/07/2024
VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by the Transport for London (TfL) for the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) at its Cockfosters Depot as part of the Piccadilly Line Upgrade (PLU). Procured through Pagabo's civil engineering and infrastructure framework, the upgrade project will help boost capa
18/07/2024
Kingston Council has partnered with CREW Energy to provide a low cost home audit to help local people understand how to cut their energy bills, and tackle climate change. Working toward a greener future while supporting the borough through the climate and cost of living crises are key priorities fo
18/07/2024
Cheyne Capital has announced a joint venture (JV) with Regal to finance a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on High Road, Wembley. The residences have been designed with student experience and wellbeing at the forefront. Located a short distance from universities, the developm
18/07/2024
Chancerygate has received approval to construct a 103,000 sq ft speculative Grade A urban logistics facility in Southwater, close to Horsham. Called Audio Park, the development will comprise seven units ranging from 8,325 sq ft to 33,940 sq ft and the projected gross development value is approximat
18/07/2024
Wates has been selected to deliver a £4.3 million Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 2.1 contract on behalf of The Hyde Group. Wates is set to retrofit 198 properties over the course of the project with work including loft and cavity wall insulation, solar PV panels, LED lighting, air
18/07/2024
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets council has approved plans to develop over 400 new homes in Stepney. Under the scheme, Harriott, Apsley and Pattison Houses, and the Redcoat Community Centre, will be demolished to make way for several new 4-8 storey buildings. The development also includes a com
18/07/2024
NG Bailey has scooped a seven-year contract to provide maintenance services to the University of Suffolk. The contract will see NG Bailey providing a full range of mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance for the University of Suffolk’s main campus, located on the Ipswich Waterfront. The lates
18/07/2024
Cooks Midlands Ltd has joined the Merlo UK construction dealer network. Established in 1992, Cooks Midlands is a well-established suppliers of agricultural and construction plant equipment throughout the Midlands. They have been selling and servicing Merlo telehandlers to the agricultural sector
17/07/2024
The London South East Colleges (LSEC) has selected Kier to redevelop its Greenwich campus. As part of the project, which has an overall value of £47 million, Kier has been awarded a contract which will see the existing buildings demolished and a state-of-the-art educational facility constructed. Aw
17/07/2024
Work has been completed on a £6 million project to transform former offices into luxury apartments on King Street in Manchester city centre.has been completed. RECOM Solutions was the principal contractor for the project at 58-66 King Street, working on behalf of asset manager DTZ Investors. The 2
17/07/2024
Stelling Properties has reached a major construction milestone to restore a historic site in the centre of Southampton. The installation phase for all 121 studio apartments, which were manufactured and fully fitted out offsite, has now been completed on site with the cranage of the final modules.
17/07/2024
Stepnell has completed work on a £9.4 million care home to residential care provider Cinnamon Care Collection. Marking the fourth project completed between the two firms, Oakley Grange in Bishop's Tachbrook, Warwickshire, will provide 66 beds and five care suites set across a traditional brick str
17/07/2024
BAM UK & Ireland has been named the winner of this year's Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Award at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Southern Annual Lunch & Awards ceremony in London. The award recognises the company's Suicide Awareness & Prevention project, which aims to tackle t
17/07/2024
Work is to commence on a new Puffin pedestrian crossing at Worsley Brow in Salford. The decision was made after temporary traffic lights were installed in February 2023 and the data from the trial was analysed. The key findings showed that with traffic lights in the area, there was a more balanced
17/07/2024
When it comes to the durability and performance of yellow goods, such as construction and agricultural machinery, one crucial element that cannot be overlooked is rubber moulded parts. Yellow goods are subjected to harsh and demanding conditions, making it essential to have components that can with
17/07/2024
Henry Boot has announced that Lee Powell, currently CEO of the national award-winning contractor GMI Construction, will assume the role of Managing Director, Henry Boot Construction, joining the business in January 2025. Tony Shaw, the current Managing Director for Henry Boot Construction, will le
16/07/2024
Walsall Council has awarded Morgan Sindall Construction a £32 milliion contract to build a new Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station at Middlemore Lane. The project is a part of Walsall Council's strategy to modernise and enhance waste management services within the area. The
16/07/2024
Housebuilder Bellway has completed the acquisition of eight acres of land for a new build residential development in Wrexham, North Wales. Helping to meet increasing demand for more new homes in the area, the development will be known as Holt Vale and is situated on Holt Road just over one mile out
16/07/2024
Ballymore has put foward an outline planning application to redevelop Edgware's Broadwalk Shopping Centre, the bus station and garage, in partnership with Places for London. The masterplan, designed by Howells, proposes to deliver 3,365 new homes, including 1,150 affordable homes, and 463 student a
16/07/2024
PBS Construction is to commence resurfacing works on Gillshill Road and Ings Road in Hull. The contractor, working on behalf of Hull City Council, is to start work on Monday, 22 July, and is expected to take two weeks to complete. The resurfacing scheme is to improve the deteriorated road surface
16/07/2024
Scell-it (UK) has expanded its presence in the UK by acquiring both Rivco Ltd and Kamtech Fasteners (ARK brand), strengthening its position as one of the leading distributors nationally of Construction Fixings, Rivets, Rivnuts and Setting Tools. This will further enhance the wide Sell-it (UK) Grou
16/07/2024
Rubber materials play an important role in the construction industry by offering unique properties suitable for various applications. This includes waterproofing and sealing to vibration dampening and insulation. The versatility of rubber is showcased by the diversity of types available, each suit
16/07/2024
Seals Direct is able to support the construction industry in manufacturing rubber sealing solutions from a large selection of rubber materials. One such material, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber, is popular due to its hardwearing and durable properties. This synthetic rubber is known
15/07/2024
Housebuilder Bloor Homes has been appointed by the Church Commissioners for England and St. Philips to deliver part of a 2,000-home development on a 160-hectare site east of Dordon and Polesworth in North "As both site promoters and housebuilders, and with an extensive track record in the region, i
15/07/2024
Osprey Charging has completed the freehold purchase of a two-acre plot at Twyford Services on the A46, near Evesham. The acquisition will enable the development of a class-leading EV charging hub, with planning permission and grid connection for 16 300kW ultra-rapid chargers already secured. This
15/07/2024
Clowes Developments has acquired a 35-acre site at Pleasley Hill in Mansfield. Pleasley Hill was initially presented to the land and planning team at Clowes Developments in 2017 by land promotor, David Winterbotham. Since then, extensive due diligence and research into the sites potential has been
15/07/2024
Persimmon South West has received approval for detailed planning (reserved matters) for a new site in Exeter. Exeter City Council gave the green light for 40 high-quality homes, on land adjacent to Blakeslee Drive in Newcourt. This follows the outline planning consent that had previously been grant
15/07/2024
Balfour Beatty, in partnership with National Highways, has reopened the M25 ahead of schedule, following the completion of the latest stage of improvement works for the Junction 10 improvement scheme. The M25 between Junction 10 and 11 was closed at 9pm on Friday 12 July until around 11pm on Sunda
11/07/2024
Plans to develop over 190 new homes the associated infrastructure on land off Inglewood Road in Penrith have been approved. Story Homes submitted the plans to Westmorland & Furness Council. The scheme will form a second phase of Story Homes' development 'The Fairways' which was completed in 2020.
11/07/2024
Pennyfarthing Homes has secured planning permission to develop 160 new homes on the edge of New Milton in southwest Hampshire. The plans were approved by New Forest District Council. Danes Park will deliver a mix of high-quality residential units including houses, apartments and bungalows, 50% o
11/07/2024
Mission Street together with global investment manager BGO have topped out phase two of the duo's latest science and technology campus, The Press, in Foxton, Cambridgeshire. Set to deliver over 100,000 sq ft of fitted lab and office space through the sensitive repositioning of Cambridge's former pr
11/07/2024
ScaffEx24, the premier scaffolding and access conference and expo, has announced new keynote speakers for this year's event. This free-to-attend event, scheduled to take place in Belfast on 29 November, 2024, promises to be an unmissable opportunity for industry professionals, offering attendees u
11/07/2024
Infrastructure solutions company Costain has appointed Paul Morris as group commercial director, joining its executive board. With 30 years of experience working in people, project and commercial management roles, Paul will be responsible for leading the commercial function and supporting Costain's
11/07/2024
Housebuilder The Hill Group has promoted Cain Peters to Managing Director in charge of Special Projects, which specialises in large high density construction projects. Cain, who began his journey with Hill as a site manager 17 years ago, will leverage his extensive experience managing this region,
11/07/2024
Advanced Acoustics, a leading manufacturer with over 20 years of expertise in the acoustic foam industry, has announced the launch of its new service: Advanced Acoustics PrecisionCut. This innovative service offers custom polyurethane and melamine foam solutions tailored to meet the specific needs o
11/07/2024
Yeovil Hospital has moved a step closer to opening a fifth theatre, dedicated to orthopaedic surgery, following the recent topping-out ceremony by Morgan Sindall Construction. Set to open by the end of the year, the new theatre was funded by the NHS England's elective care recovery fund, which is m
10/07/2024
Leeds City Council has approved plans to transform an ageing leisure centre site into a new state-of-the-art sports and wellbeing hub. Fearnville Leisure Centre in Gipton will now be replaced with a new facility that will enhance the health and well-being of children, families, the local community
10/07/2024
Willmott Dixon has been appointed via the Procure Partnerships Framework for a £27 million campus redevelopment at Cheadle College. The news, which follows the company’s recent appointment on the £60m Bridgend College Town Centre redevelopment, will see it build a state-of-the-art new campus that w
10/07/2024
Citu has secured plans for Phase One of the Attercliffe Waterside urban regeneration scheme in Sheffield. The 23-acre brownfield site is owned by Sheffield City Council and straddles either side of Sheffield and Tinsley Canal, once a vital waterway in powering the city’s Industrial Revolution. The
10/07/2024
Castlemere Developments has completed its first major airspace project in Tunbridge Wells. The Windsor-based company has expanded into the airspace development sector and has a range of projects in the pipeline having completed this first project in Kent. The 11-unit scheme at Hamilton Court, loca
10/07/2024
Winvic Construction has welcomed leaders from new client Aitchison Developments and funders Savills Investment Management to the Bourn Quarter site in Cambridge to mark the steel frame erection with a signing ceremony. Winvic is progressing its first Life Sciences project at pace and the nine faci
10/07/2024
Parkside Regeneration LLP has launched a public consultation for the second phase of the Parkside Colliery redevelopment in Newton-le-Willows. The joint venture, established by St Helens Borough Council and developer Langtree, will host the consultation online at
10/07/2024
A new three-year strategy in Chesterfield has been approved. The strategy sets out the council's housing ambitions from 2024 to 2027 for housing of all tenures across the borough - with the aim of ensuring that everyone in the community can access good quality, affordable and well managed homes. T
10/07/2024
Centrick Invest has completed the sale of all 27 apartments at one of Nottingham's leading new developments. Centrick Invest has been working alongside developer Landstar Ltd to find buyers for the high-specification loft-style apartments at The Glassworks – a converted Victorian factory building a
10/07/2024
Network Rail is to upgrade the track on the Peterborough to Nuneaton line throughout this month. Engineers will be working between 13-14 July to install new track between Leicester and Peterborough, and on the weekends of 20-21 and 27-28 July between Leicester and Nuneaton. The upgrades will mean
10/07/2024
Designs for a new neighbourhood at the St George's site in Wolverhampton are set to be unveiled for the first time at a city centre event next week. Since spring, four award winning teams of architects have been working up their vision for the brownfield plot – a key gateway site for the city. It's
09/07/2024
Planning has been approved to develop 38 new homes as part of Pennyfarthing Homes' Potters Wood development in the Dorset village of Verwood. The decision represents the third and final phase of Pennyfarthing’s project and will bring the total number of homes up on the scheme to 268. Reflecting P
09/07/2024
Willmott Dixon has been appointed construction delivery partner for Staffordshire University's new Student Village being built on its main Stoke-on-Trent campus, which is due for completion in 2026. The development received planning permission in March and Willmott Dixon is set to start on site imm
09/07/2024
Esh Construction has begun work on the first phase of affordable housing at County Durham’s first 'garden village'. Registered provider, Karbon Homes, has partnered with Esh as it commences the delivery of 750 affordable homes at Seaham Garden Village. The 78-hectare garden village, located on the
09/07/2024
McCoy Contractors has been chosen to deliver the groundworks and hard landscaping for Phase 4 and 5 of The Oaks Student Village in Coventry. The project will provide an additional 1,210 rooms in purpose-built accommodation for students attending the nearby University of Warwick. The Oaks Student
09/07/2024
Miller Knight has appointed three industry heavyweights to its senior team. Previously long-serving senior directors at Derbyshire-headquartered G F Tomlinson, Chris Flint, Andrew Foster and Jamie Braybrook, have moved across to Miller Knight to add significant strength and expertise to its structu
09/07/2024
Esh's private housebuilding division has obtained planning permission to develop 35 luxury homes on a 3.9-hectare site near Houghton-le-Spring, following the acquisition of the land earlier this year. The development at Philadelphia Lane – named Collier Gardens – features three- and four-bedroom de
09/07/2024
Following feedback from over 2,000 community members during its autumn 2023 public consultation, Thames Water is implementing a series of design changes to the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project. The project is designed to provide water security for future generations and will enabl
09/07/2024
Essential upgrade work is to take place on the Bakerloo line and London Overground in August. From Saturday 03 August to Thursday 08 August, Network Rail engineers will carry out £2 million worth of improvements to a 16 mile stretch of railway in north London. The closure is being used to upgrad
09/07/2024
A new development featuring specialist homes tailored to residents' needs has officially opened. Previously known as Biddick School, the Washington Old School building had stood vacant for 20 years. Sunderland City Council has now restored and expanded the premises to create 15 specialised apartment
09/07/2024
Viridor has invested in its first UK Cat® electric-drive material handlers to halve CO2 emissions. The first fleet of new Cat® eMH24 electric-drive material handlers have been put to work at leading waste management company Viridor’s Bargeddie and Polmadie plants in Scotland. The investment in f
08/07/2024
Works have been completed at Project Holst, a £75 million industrial warehouse scheme located at Coventry's renowned Prospero Ansty Park. Ansty Park is a major business park positioned next to the M6 and M69 junction providing unrivalled access to the UK’s major motorway network, which is home to a
08/07/2024
Equans has extended its partnership with Manchester City Council, which will see FM services continue to be delivered across its public buildings estate. Over the next three years, Equans will continue to provide responsive repairs and planned preventative maintenance to industry standard specifica
08/07/2024
Costain has scooped a contract with Thames Water to support the design of a new reservoir in Oxfordshire. Known as South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO), the new 150Mm3 reservoir will provide a resilient water supply for Thames Water customers in London and the Thames Valley, as well as cus
08/07/2024
Lendlease has signed contracts to deliver improvements to the UK's Defence estate. The contracts include the mostly new-build construction of live, work and train facilities on-site at Imjin Barracks near Gloucester and two other construction projects across the Midlands and Wales. Altogether the c
08/07/2024
Fusion21 has appointed suppliers to its national Lifts Framework worth up to £80 million over four years. A total of 37 specialist firms – 76% being SMEs, have secured a place on the framework which is now in its fourth generation and has been designed to deliver lift-related works and services to
08/07/2024
Over 40 years, Angstrom Technology has become a trusted partner to thousands of clients worldwide, delivering turnkey and modular cleanroom design and build projects. With our validation and maintenance, cleanroom training, and consumables and equipment services, we provide contamination control w
08/07/2024
THE GUARDTECH GROUP are enjoying a red-hot summer as projects continue to move at pace both at home and abroad. Work is under way on a variety of different builds across the Group’s brands, with the Haverhill-based cleanroom design & build experts developing some of the most exciting and groundbrea
08/07/2024
Network Rail has announced it is to replace a bridge crossing the River Alt in Formby. Passengers travelling on Merseyrail's Southport line are being advised of a rail closure. From Monday 19 to Friday 23 August 2024, engineers will replace the 110-year-old bridge with a new concrete structure, ma
05/07/2024
BDP and the University of Cambridge have unveiled ambitious plans to restore the Grade II listed History Faculty Building, which is also the home of the Seeley Library. This landmark project will restore and revitalise one of the iconic 'Red Trilogy' – the triumvirate of highly significant universi
05/07/2024
A £28.7m, 11-storey apartment scheme delivered by Clegg Construction in Sheffield has won an award at the Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Awards. The Ironworks took the title of Regional New Build Project of the Year at the awards ceremony, held in Leeds. Featuring 229 one and two-bedroom apartments,
05/07/2024
The Labour Party's landslide victory in the 2024 General Election indicates a significant shift in the political landscape, with several key implications for the construction industry, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has said. Responding to their victory in the General Election, the NFB s
05/07/2024
GRAHAM has made significant progress in recent weeks with earthworks and utility works across the A164 & Jock's Lodge scheme. Earthworks in the area between Skidby roundabout and Dunflat Road are set to resume soon, following the completion of essential pre-earthworks drainage. Currently, 11,000 cu
05/07/2024
NI construction firm, Farrans, has contributed funding to Anglian Water's new Green Skills Academy at the College of West Anglia in Wisbech. The funding from Farrans forms part of a £2 million investment from the water company and other alliance partners. The project has also secured £2 million fr
05/07/2024
Leading green construction innovator, Duraproducts, has announced the appointment of a new General Manager to drive the company’s ambitious growth plans over the next five years. Andy Leah, previously the company’s Technical Manager, took on the role on 1 June 2024. Andy studied mechanical engine
04/07/2024
Jigsaw Homes Midlands has selected a new contractor to complete the development of over 130 homes at Rolleston Drive in Arnold. Midlands-based Morro Partnerships was appointed following a procurement process and will start work on the scheme from July. Morro will complete the homes, originally man
04/07/2024
Carter Jonas has obtained planning permission from Oxford City Council on behalf of Advanced Research Clusters (ARC) for the development of a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient life sciences facility. Known as 'Ascent', at its ARC Oxford campus in Cowley, will provide approximately 105,000 sq ft of
04/07/2024
Plans to create a new cultural hub in Coventry city centre have reached a significant milestone. Construction on the city's former IKEA building, to transform it into a large-scale cultural landmark with facilities for residents and visitors, will be starting this summer. The City Centre C
04/07/2024
The renovation of Centurion House, previously a commercial building located on Northgate Street in Chester, is nearing completion. The development, which will officially launch on 06 July, is being transformed to create 28 Luxury apartments. The scheme offers lift access, a stunning and secluded c
04/07/2024
Concept Energy has appointed David Snow as its new Managing Director. David is a highly respected figure in energy and sustainability, and has over 30 years in the industry, notably with BP, ASDA, Siemens, Schneider Electric and SMS. He has a proven track record of leadership, including building l
04/07/2024
Loreburn Housing Association has renewed its commercial vehicle fleet with the delivery of 25 new 3.5-tonne vans, supplied into the business for the first time by Fraikin on a five-year full-service contract hire agreement. Winning a competitive tender process, Fraikin was able to demonstrate an ac
04/07/2024
Kyra Tanti from Pembrokeshire has been awarded a degree apprenticeship at Morgan Sindall Construction after completing a successful work experience placement with its Cardiff team. Kyra's success is a product of her excellent attitude and aspiration to learn whilst participating in the Cyfle Buildi
04/07/2024
Avant Homes East Midlands has unveiled a selection of new family residences for sale at its Viridian Meadows development in Desborough. Located just off Buxton Drive and Eyam Close, the development comprises a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom family homes and features 16 of Avant Homes'
04/07/2024
Mecalac has unveiled its range of hydraulic breakers - the MB30, MB40, MB50 and MB80 (MB, Mecalac Breaker). Offering four breakers of different calibres, Mecalac is able to respond effectively to a multitude of needs. By adjusting the combination of hammer model and machine size, it is possible to
03/07/2024
Logicor has selected Glencar to develop a 330,000 sq ft highly sustainable warehouse at Little Hulton in Bolton. The project will see the redevelopment of a 20-acre site with demolition of the existing warehouses and removal and recycling of existing hard standings along with grouting of existing m
03/07/2024
GMI Construction Group has successfully completed the topping out of Citylabs 4.0, a cutting-edge laboratory and workspace project valued at £42 million, situated within the Oxford Road Campus of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). To celebrate the milestone, Bruntwood SciTech, a join
03/07/2024
House builder Cavanna Homes has become one of the first SME businesses in the construction sector to commit to a sustainability strategy. In a ground-breaking move that recognises the pressure house building puts on the environment and the challenges facing the sector, Cavanna Homes has put in plac
03/07/2024
Caddick Civil Engineering has appointed a new Contracts Manager to drive the business' expansion into the North East alongside sister company, Caddick Construction. Tony Ingledew will work as part of a growing team headed up by Managing Director, Simon Martin, who was appointed to lead the civil en
03/07/2024
Avant Homes Central has appointed a new head of customer care. Matt Allen joins from Persimmon Homes where he held the same position and has nine years' customer care experience within the housebuilding sector, including five years at Berkeley Homes. In his role, Matt is leading the region's custo
03/07/2024
Housing association Bromford has finalised a new finance deal with NatWest to focus on the development of new affordable, energy efficient homes. The linked loan will be split into two £100 million tranches which mature in 10 and 11 years respectively. The loan will enable Bromford to build 1,300
03/07/2024
Deeley Homes is celebrating the successful sale of all properties in its latest housing development in Leamington Spa. The Coventry-based company has finalised the sale of all 15 homes at Kingsbury Close, located in the Sydenham area. The developer partnered with ehB Residential as the agents for
03/07/2024
United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS) has appointed Mike Cobble as Director of Major Projects, Energy Transition. Mike has over 25 years of capital project experience in the oil and gas sector, where he has been responsible for project delivery from selection through to execution. In his pre
03/07/2024
Galliford Try is celebrating success at the Constructing Excellence South East Centre for the Built Environment (SECBE) Awards in the Delivering Value category for Bloxham Grove Academy. Designed by ADP Architecture and delivered on behalf of the Department for Education, Bloxham Grove Academy, is
03/07/2024
Anglian Water has announced a new Green Skills Academy at the College of West Anglia in Wisbech, with £2 million of overall funding from the water company and its alliance partners, including Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Clancy, Claret, Costain, Danaher & Walsh, Farrans, Jacobs, Kier, Morrison, Mott Mac
02/07/2024
New plans have been unveiled for a Skills and Cyber Campus in Blackburn. A planning application submitted by Maple Grove Blackburn – a joint venture between Maple Grove Developments and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council – is seeking planning permission for the first phase of the works, coinclud
02/07/2024
Preparation work has commenced to develop nearly 400 new homes in Congleton, Castle Green Homes has announced. The homebuilder is primed to begin developing a 57-acre site on Viking Way to provide 396 new homes. Around two thirds of the development will be affordable housing under a partnership wi
02/07/2024
Equans has teamed up with climate technology analytics company, Climate X, to help organisations across the built environment become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Buildings and infrastructure owners across the public and private sectors will now be able to benefit from Climate X'
02/07/2024
Contractor Beard has started work on a new phase at Wadswick Green, a new luxury retirement community at a former MoD naval college near Corsham in Wiltshire. The project, worth £18.1 million, will see Beard build the last two apartment blocks in the development which will be known as Walnut Lane.
02/07/2024
National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced that entries are now open for the highly anticipated Scaffolding Excellence Awards. In the new era of NASC’s flagship event, ScaffEx, the awards programme has been reviewed and revamped based on member feedback. The newly named Scaff
02/07/2024
Legal services business, Knights, has revealed plans for a new Grade A office in Leicester. Colton Square combines the listed former police station with new state of the art facilities and technology. With capacity for around 100 people, Knights’ move to the very heart of the city’s Business Quart
02/07/2024
Bruntwood SciTech has announced that work has started on its £4.5 million redevelopment of Centre City in Birmingham. The landmark 210,000 sq ft building, originally constructed in the 1960s in Birmingham's vibrant theatre district, is set to undergo a transformative revival to become the city’s n
02/07/2024
Barnfield Construction has started on site at Rossendale Road, Burnley. The site islocated two miles from junctions 9 and 10 of the M65 and is positioned next to Rossendale Road Industrial Estate. Tracy Clavell-Bate, Head of Development & Acquisition at Barnfield Group said: "We are committed to
02/07/2024
Galliford Try has rebranded its telecommunications business to reflect its expanding services in growing market. Galliford Try's Telecoms business unit has been operating in the telecommunications market since 1991, and has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience through the delivery of over 2
02/07/2024
Panattoni is embarking on its largest ever Speculative Logistics Project in Northern England The firm has acquired a 65-acre site on the Nottinghamshire/Yorkshire border with planning consent for over 1.2 million sq ft. The two phase development, called Panattoni Central A1(M), by junction 34 of t
01/07/2024
Plans have been submitted to build up to 150 new homes in Lincolnshire. The proposals were put forward by the Church Commissioners for England to develop the new homes in Fiskerton. "In line with the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan, our plans will deliver much-needed high-quality new homes in the
01/07/2024
Caddick Construction Group has launched new headquarters at Wakefield 41 Business Park in Yorkshire. The launch signals a new phase of the Group's growth strategy and providing a new base for delivery of its £700m+ forward order book. Formerly Cape House, the new office will now be named Calder Ho
01/07/2024
Willmott Dixon has selected by Bridgend College for the £60 million project to build its new Town Centre Campus development. The College is relocating from its current base at Cowbridge Road Campus to a site previously occupied by the former Police Station and a multi-storey car park at Cheapside,
01/07/2024
Repair work has been completed at the site of a landslip in Baildon. Train services have since restarted through Baildon following repairs carried out by Network Rail. No trains have been able to run through the area since 09 February. However repairs have been carried out at the site, allowing tr
01/07/2024
Plans for a £120 million development which would bring 450 luxury new homes to a neighbourhood in Hull has been recommended for approval. A planning application for a 52-acre site west of Richmond Way in Kingswood has been submitted to Hull City Council by East Yorkshire-based housebuilder Beal Hom
01/07/2024
Eligible homes in Northumberland are set to benefit from funding for low-carbon energy upgrades. Northumberland County Council has been successful in securing £12.4 million as part of the Government’s Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) to install energy efficiency improvements to properties which a
01/07/2024
Castle Green Homes has appointed Faye Shackell to the new role of people manager to support the continued growth of the business. The homebuilder now has more than 100 direct employees and supports a wide range of jobs in the construction industry through subcontractors and in the supply chain. Fa
01/07/2024
Plans have been approved to build a new bridge that is poised to become an Erewash landmark. The plans, which were given the go-ahead by Erewash Borough Council, include the sweeping curve of steel – featuring a stunning suspension arch – to help transform one of the area's waterfronts. The iconic
