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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for February 2019
28/02/2019
Nottingham Forest are to move forward with plans to redevelop its stadium, The City Ground, increasing its capacity to 38,000. The club reached an agreement to extend the lease on the ground following extensive discussion with the local council. The project will see the development of a new, wor
28/02/2019
Homes England has announced a £9.9 million investment to drive forward the delivery of "desperately needed" family homes in Liverpool. The funding boost will enable up to 1,500 homes to be built at Festival Gardens, a waterfront location in the city. The development will include a mixture of owne
28/02/2019
Plans for a leisure hub in Beeston town centre in Nottinghamshire have been boosted with a new cinema deal. An agreement has been reached with Broxtowe Borough Council to bring an eight-screen Arc Cinema into the ongoing development. The mixed-use hub will include food and drink outlets and 132
28/02/2019
Construction work has begun on a new performing arts venue in Manchester. The Factory, lauded as a 'game-changer' for the area, is expected to deliver a £1.1 billion boost to Manchester's economy over a decade. Laing O'Rourke is serving as the main contractor on the project. Manchester Operatio
28/02/2019
GRAHAM has broke ground a major £90 million road project in Cheshire. The Congleton Link Road project will involve the construction of a 5.5km bypass to help deliver economic and social regeneration to the town. It will run to the north of the town, south of Eaton, linking the A534 Sandbach Road,
28/02/2019
Mears Group has been placed at 25 on this year's Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For list. The list, which recognises employee satisfaction and workplace engagement, also placed the construction firm in the 'Ones to Watch' category, recognising its promising signs for the future. &#
28/02/2019
The number of new private homes registered at the beginning of 2019 has fallen, with ongoing uncertainties surrounding Brexit affecting the sector. Figures from leading warranty and insurance provider NHBC showed 8,913 new homes were registered in the private sector at the beginning of 2019, in co
28/02/2019
Kier has secured a industrial sector contract to build a new collection management facility in Wiltshire. The new facility will be located at the National Collections Centre, housing over 300,000 items from the Science Museum Group (SMG) Collection. It will also allow SMG to share more of its coll
28/02/2019
Wales-based LIGNIA® Wood Company has appointed a PR specialist ahead of its launch into the global marketplace. PR Agency One will develop and implement the company's communication strategy, focusing on on raising awareness of LIGNIA amongst key audiences, driving lead generation and positioning t
28/02/2019
On a daily basis, we here at Trade Access Panels, have calls from numerous customers who find U-Values very confusing, especially when it comes to understanding precisely what a U-Value is and how it affects and/or benefits their property or project. In simple terms, U-Values measure how effectiv
27/02/2019
Wilmott Dixon is leading the way in employee satisfaction after being listed as one of the top companies to work for by the Sunday Times. The firm was named fourth in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to work for list, the highest of any construction firm. Based mostly on employee feedback
27/02/2019
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland is set deliver 5,000 homes near Chelmsford in Essex. The property group announced plans to deliver a new distinctive community on a 1,160 acre site east of the city after securing a new partnership with landowner Hammonds Estates LLP. It will feature a mix of resident
27/02/2019
McLaren has appointed Bouygues boss Darren Gill as the new Managing Director of its London business. In his new role, Darren will focus on establishing new customer relationships in the London market and delivering new opportunities, as well as supporting McLaren's growth in the public sector. He
27/02/2019
Britcon has delivered a new grocery store development in North Somercotes, Lincolnshire. The building and civil engineering firm completed a new £600,000 Co-op store in the village across a 20-week timeframe. The new retail development also includes an in-store bakery and a 23-space car park with
27/02/2019
A major regeneration scheme in Birmingham is set to move forward following an acquisition by Kier Property. The development division of Kier Group purchased Arena Central from Miller Developments. The deal also allows the opportunity for three further phases of the site's existing master plan to
27/02/2019
British housebuilder Lovell has appointed Jones Homes regional director Lee Sale to lead its business in the North West. Lee joins the company with 27 years' experience in the residential sector and an impressive record of delivering significant, sustainable growth. Lovell managing director Steve
27/02/2019
A new path has been opened on the Lincolnshire coast from Skegness to Mablethorpe. The new development forms part of the latest stretch of the England Coast Path, a plan by Natural England to establish a 2,700-mile path around the entire English coastline. The Lincolnshire route will improve acces
27/02/2019
Galliford Try has launched the first phase of work on a major regeneration scheme in Bristol. The Assembly Bristol scheme aims to create up to 300,000 sq ft of office and retail space in the heart of the city. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, joined developers AXA IM - Real Assets and Bell Hammer
27/02/2019
British housebuilder Crest Nicholson has appointed Duncan Cooper as its new Group Finance Director. Duncan, a chartered accountant, joins from J Sainsbury where he recently served as Director of Group Finance. He will replace Robert Allen who left the business in October 2018. Stephen Stone, ch
27/02/2019
Health and Safety has been a focus on construction sites for decades now, and there is no doubt that some great improvements have been made, but what does health and safety really mean? And are we really getting it right? The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines health as "a state of complete
26/02/2019
GRAHAM has been selected to deliver the UK's largest unaccompanied freight ferry port in Tilbury. Tilbury2, the new multimillion pound port terminal, will be developed on land at the former Tilbury Power Station on the north bank of the River Thames at Tilbury. Scheduled for operation in Spring
26/02/2019
Laing O'Rourke has commenced construction work on a new mixed-use scheme at Tottenham Court Road Crossrail Station in London. The Soho Place development will include a 10-storey building with retail and office space, coupled with a nine storey building split into three office floors above a 600 se
26/02/2019
British housebuilder Persimmon has appointed David Jenkinson as the company's new Chief Executive. David, who has been serving as the group's interim CEO since late last year, will take over the role with immediate effect. He has been with the company for 22 years, assuming roles like Group Manag
26/02/2019
Morgan Sindall has landed a £80 million National Grid contract to help restore views of the Dorset landscape. The 400kV electricity cable project has been awarded as part of the four year Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) framework. It will also be the first scheme delivered as part of Nation
26/02/2019
Construction work is progressing on a new business park in Rugby, Warwickshire. Stepnell is developing commercial and industrial units at company-owned land on Lawford Road. It is expected to bring up to 100 jobs to the area. Around 85,000 sq ft of space is being delivered in the first phase of w
26/02/2019
Keller UK is celebrating a landmark health and safety achievement after completing 12 months without a serious accident on its sites. The company last recorded a RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) incident in January 2018. Since then, they have deliver
26/02/2019
Demand has increased for portable buildings, according to recent report 'Prefabricated Volumetric Building Systems Market Report – UK 2018-2022'. Since 2016, where there was an evident dip in market value (possibly due to the EU referendum), the demand has shown a significant improvement with a 6%
26/02/2019
Bannerland supplies tough, reinforced, PVC banners to the building, scaffolding, roofing and construction trades. They are printed in full colour on double sided, total block material. The firm only uses solvent based UV inks which helps to prevent fading. Bannerland's scaffold banners come with s
26/02/2019
AlphaGeo has partnered with Stonex to provide specialist survey solutions for multiple applications. Stonex has headquarters in Milan, Italy, and is the world leading company providing bespoke automated machine positioning and control, with over 80 qualified distributors worldwide. AlphaGeo is t
26/02/2019
International hardware company Häfele has launched a new range of luxury ambient lighting solutions with an array of decorative features. Pendant lighting is ideal for bringing creativity into designs or providing a striking centrepiece that complements the subtler lighting features of a room. It
25/02/2019
ISG has secured an additional two projects in the South East valued at over £15 million through the Pagabo Framework. The two contracts are the latest in a series of recent projects awarded via the influential framework, including a £34m project at Richmond College scheme, which drives efficiencies
25/02/2019
The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) has approved planning permission for a new £15 million community hospital in Aviemore. The hospital will include a GP practice, public dental service, an urgent care centre, outpatients department, inpatients ward, community health and care departments
25/02/2019
JCB has been granted a preliminary injunction by a French court against Manitou which orders the company to stop producing telehandlers featuring a patented JCB productivity device. The ruling by the Judge at Court of the First Instance in Paris means that the company, based near Nantes, cannot man
25/02/2019
Positive growth is expected for the construction sector despite the uncertainty of Brexit, according to the latest forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The annual Construction Skills Network (CSN) report expects construction growth of 1.3% across the UK, down a third of a
25/02/2019
Over half of housebuilders increased the rate at which they built new homes over the last year and predict a further rise over the next 12 months, according to a new survey published today. Despite this, less than half of housebuilders think the Government target of building 300,000 homes a year on
25/02/2019
AGGREGATE Processing and Recycling (AGG PRO), leading suppliers of crushing and screening equipment, has unveiled the HL750S Jaw Crusher. The compact and aggressive jaw crusher can go from off-loaded to fully operational in less than five minutes saving on down time. Quick unloading and machine se
25/02/2019
The Board of Interserve has agreed key commercial terms of its Deleveraging Plan with its lenders, bonding providers and Pension Trustee. Interserve is expected to publish shareholder documents next week which will include the Notice of a General Meeting of Interserve at which shareholder approval
25/02/2019
Cameron Butcher is celebrating being selected as the principal
25/02/2019
Severn Trent is seeking new and innovative ways to manage its water pipe network, and is now looking to the innovation and technology sector to help provide solutions to some very specific issues. The company is looking for a partner to work with to create an innovative solution to issues such as c
25/02/2019
A self-employed contractor has sentenced after carrying out gas work he was not registered to do and left it in a dangerous condition. Mark Lauder, who trades as DrainTech South West, was contracted by a landlord to repair a water leak at a tenanted property in Plymouth during May 2017. The leak
22/02/2019
Energy group ENGIE has secured a £1.3 billion deal to provide total facilities management - including property and building services management, energy services, construction project works and asset lifecycle replacement at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust's Queen Alexandra Hospital (QAH) in Cosham.
22/02/2019
Willmott Dixon has completed building work on new council homes in Manchester. A total of 40 new council homes in north Manchester have been handed over to tenants, and a further 20 new shared ownership homes bought by Manchester City Council to help residents on to the property ladder. The 40, tw
22/02/2019
Plans to build a school and day centre in Nottinghamshire have been given the go-ahead. Nottinghamshire County Council gave to the green light to develop the new Orchard Special School and Newark Day Service Centre in Balderton. Full planning permission has been granted following consultation, whi
22/02/2019
Carmarthenshire County Council has pledged to become a net zero carbon local authority by 2030. The council also declared a climate emergency after a motion was put forward by Cllr Aled Vaughan Owen, calling on the council to take a stance on climate change. The council will call on Welsh and UK G
22/02/2019
A new programme to build a stronger relationship between housing associations and tenants is set to launch. The National Housing Federation (NHF) is to introduce the project called Together with Tenants. The scheme sets out a plan of action to ensure boards are always properly connected and accoun
22/02/2019
Engineers from Amey have discovered the Churchill Way flyovers in Liverpool have significant defects and cannot be strengthened. As a result of the findings the concrete structures are to be demolished after design and construction flaws were discovered. The structures consist of two separate road
22/02/2019
Solarplicity has received a provisional order from Ofgem banning the energy supplier from taking on new customers and increasing vulnerable customers' direct debits, due to its poor switching process and customer service. The ban will remain in place for three months unless Solarplicity significan
21/02/2019
The Secretary of State for Transport has approved plans for a new port on the River Thames. MP Chris Grayling confirmed that Forth Ports Group received planning consent to build Tilbury2, a new multimillion pound port terminal adjacent to the current 930 acre site in Thurrock, on the outskirts of G
21/02/2019
Housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has promoted Tim Beale to be its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Beale joined the firm in 2007 having previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive since February 2018. He succeeds James Thomson, who stepped down as Chief Executive following s
21/02/2019
Proposals for a new footbridge in Derbyshire have moved forward. Councillors are set to consider proposals for a footbridge next to the road bridge over Bentley Brook, on the A515 at Fenny Bentley, next Thursday, 28 February. Councillor Simon Spencer, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Inf
21/02/2019
A planning application is to be submitted to redevelop a Tesco store and car park in Goodmayes, Ilford, into a mixed use development. Weston Homes partnered with Tesco and they have been in discussions to redevelop the store on High Road for some time. The 10.4 acre site is located next to Goodmay
21/02/2019
FM Conway has been awarded a two-year contract to provide pothole repair services with Kent County Council. The deal will see FM Conway deliver high-quality repair works in its home county from its base in Sevenoaks. FM Conway will work closely with the council to maintain the area's road netwo
21/02/2019
A landlord who failed to make improvements to a property in Peterborough has been ordered to pay over £7,500 in fines and court costs. Brian Searle was found guilty of failing to comply with two Improvement Notices ordering him to carry out extensive remedial work to a semi-detached house in Limetr
21/02/2019
Graham Construction has been awarded a design and build deal for the Chelmsford East Beaulieu S278 Works (RDR Phase 3) project. The works in Chelmsford, Essex include a new viaduct over the Great Eastern railway and A12 and carriageway works (RDR Phase 3) linking into the Boreham Interchange. The
20/02/2019
Lovell has started construction work on new homes in Saxilby, Lincolnshire. The Ingleby View development, located off the Sturton Road, includes 133 two, three and four-bedroom homes. Each home will benefit from allocated parking, ensuite bathrooms, a private rear garden, integrated appliances and
20/02/2019
Audi has partnered with energy firm E.ON to develop a solar energy park on the roofs of two logistics centres of its plant in Győr in Hungary covering about 160,000 square meters. Construction work will start in August 2019 and renewable energy generation will start at the beginning of next y
20/02/2019
Foundation Homes and Liverpool City Council are calling for contractors to work on a housing framework worth up to £60million. The framework, which is one of four platforms the council is creating to invest in new homes and roads, is divided into three lots with projects worth up to £10 million to
20/02/2019
Telford Homes has exchanged contracts for the sale of its Equipment Works build to rent development site in Walthamstow, to a joint venture between Henderson Park and Greystar. This is the third time the Group has worked with Greystar following the recent land purchase at Greenford, UB6 and the par
20/02/2019
Highways England is to demolish the Burton Bank Footbridge. Due to the curved shape of the footbridge, which was developed in the 1960s, there is not enough headroom for HGVs to travel along the new lane that will be replacing the hard shoulder and allow for all lane running. The bridge is too low
20/02/2019
Construction work on a new £20million leisure centre in Nottinghamshire may start in Summer 2020 if the plans are given the go-ahead. The concept to build a leisure centre in Bingham have been approved by Rushcliffe Borough Council. Investigations into the feasibility of a centre at Chapel Lane, B
19/02/2019
Galliford Try Partnerships is to create a new mixed-use scheme at Perceval House, delivering 470 new homes, alongside council offices and other community facilities. The firm signed a development agreement with Ealing Council. The proposed development, worth an estimated £275million, includes 50
19/02/2019
Lendlease has been chosen as the Preferred Bidder to develop 11,500 homes at Thamesmead Waterfront in London. Housing charity Peabody selected the firm and subject to contracts being finalised, Lendlease will work with Peabody in a corporate joint venture to masterplan and deliver the mammoth schem
19/02/2019
Huyton Asphalt has been appointed to start construction work to upgrade an arterial route in Liverpool. Improvement works along Prescot Road (A57) will begin on Monday, 18 February, and will run from Low Hill, near the Royal Liverpool Hospital, to Newton Road by Newsham Park. The first phase will s
19/02/2019
Buckingham Group Contracting has been selected to help deliver the £120million Swansea Central Phase One transformation. The firm was selected by Swansea Council as the principal contractor under a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA). The contract was awarded after a competitive tender proce
19/02/2019
Two firms have been fined after a worker fell to his death when a temporary platform collapsed. Southwark Crown Court heard how, on 24 July 2015, Mr Vasile Nichitut was working on the fifth floor of the construction site at the Green Man Lane Estate, when he walked onto a temporary platform coverin
19/02/2019
Amey has appointed Andy Joy as its sector director for its Rail company. Andy was previously Managing Director for Carillion Rail and National Operations Director. Andy joined Amey in 2018 as a business director when it acquired the majority of Carillion’s rail business where he played a key role
18/02/2019
Plans are moving forward on a landmark modular housing scheme in Leeds. Leeds City Council and main contractor United Living submitted a planning application for the development. If approved, it will become the UK's biggest fully modular council housing and apartment scheme. A total of 28 homes w
18/02/2019
Green spaces and parks across the UK are to benefit from a new government investment of £13 million. Local authorities will receive funding to restore and renovate existing spaces across the nation. Approximately £9.7m has been pledged to give local leaders and communities resources to better ma
18/02/2019
Highways England is celebrating a landmark achievement on its A14 Cambridge to Huntington improvement scheme, as the project became the first in the UK to secure ISO44001 collaborative accreditation. The accreditation recognises the relationship between the customer, Highways England (HE) and Costa
18/02/2019
Pick Everard national directors Adrian Ceney and David Harris have been promoted to partner. David has spent more than a decade with the consultancy after joining as a chartered senior building surveyor in 2018, developing services with a range of high-profile national clients including National G
18/02/2019
A number of milestones have been completed on Network Rail's £60 million investment on the Suffolk railway line. VolkerFitzpatrick and VolkerRail successfully delivered the first stage of upgrades on the Felixstowe branch line. The team installed two new crossovers and a single turnout, commission
18/02/2019
Astley Containers and Cabins Ltd (ACC) was set up in June 2017 by David Parkinson whilst he was also working full time. He left employment in June 2018 to focus on the business full time having previously worked as used a solicitor. David came into the industry initially selling used cabins for his
15/02/2019
A major update has been issued on plans to deliver Woolwich's new Creative District. Mace Interiors has been appointed to deliver the scheme, which will see a historic military complex transformed into a major cultural destination. Architect Bennetts Associates and creative consultancy The Chase
15/02/2019
Independent design-led SME housebuilder Backhouse is celebrating a huge company milestone with its first ever sales. The first homes at the company's landmark residential development in Castle Cary, Somerset were sold, with buyers due to move in over the next month. The Lovel's Farm site compris
15/02/2019
Utilities specialist Develop Training Limited (DTL) is to deliver a new 13-month apprenticeship programme after securing a contract with South Staffs Water. Nine apprentices will complete the 'Network Construction Operations Water Mains Laying' course, combining classroom and practical training.
15/02/2019
Gaia was asked by our client PJ Plumbing Heating & Maintenance Ltd to provide a total floor solution, including insulation and screed works, to a new sports facility in Norwich. The sports hall, built at the Hewett Academy, is expected to be used by Jane Austen College, the Hewett Academy, Charles
15/02/2019
The high quality of Cookstown-based KDM Hire has been recognised, with the company having been announced as a Winner in the 2019 Executive Hire Show Passionate Hirer Awards, which took place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The company was nominated in the Outstanding Multi-Depot Hire Company catego
15/02/2019
Life Line Training is currently developing new Mental Health first aid at work courses - coming very soon. Level 1 courses will run for a half day, helping staff and managers in understanding Mental Health. Level 2 - a one-day in depth course containing the different Mental Health issues and how
14/02/2019
Plans for renewal works on the London Underground are moving forward with the appointment of a contractor. Balfour Beatty will deliver up to £220 million improvements to the network over four years, employing 300 people at peak construction. These works will include the renewal of 13 kilometers
14/02/2019
UK developer PLATFORM_ is set to build its first ever housing scheme in Wales after securing planning permission for 206 homes in Cardiff. The operator of private rented housing is working in partnership with local developer Urban Centric on the Dumballs Road site in the city centre. The mix of
14/02/2019
Britcon has completed £3 million works to upgrade an operating site of a local Leeds company. Vickers Oil's Clarence Road site was boosted with a new 5,500 sq ft two-storey, river-side building for a first-floor laboratory with roof plant area and ground floor storage facility. Further works, due
14/02/2019
nmcn has secured a place on an innovative 10-year programme aimed at making public sector construction procurement more efficient. The company was named on the Efficiency East Midlands and Westworks (EEM) on its construction Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The EEM DPS is made up of 144 social h
14/02/2019
Interserve has strengthened its relationship with Highways England, securing a place on a new North West framework. The £205 million framework covers 10 different specialisms of work, including renewal work to roads and bridges, and improvement schemes on the Highways England road network. It als
14/02/2019
A school in Scunthorpe contacted us, they had concerns about privacy for their students while in class. The school also required a window film that could help towards lowering their energy and heating costs. After a lengthy discussion, we decided that our silver reflective solar control film would
13/02/2019
Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has appointed a new sustainability director in London. Asif Din joins the London office to lead strategic initiatives for sustainable building across the firm's practice areas, including urban design, architecture, hospitality, and workplace design.
13/02/2019
A major fit out for global tech firm Carl Zeiss is reaching its final stages in Cambridgeshire. The project is transforming 43,000 sq ft office space into a lean manufacturing facility. External works are also being delivered as part of the scheme. Saracen Interiors is completing the work, cover
13/02/2019
The East Stand has been transformed at Twickenham thanks to a multi-million pound redevelopment project. The stand now offers six levels of contemporary hospitality and event space, providing an extension to the current hospitality and conferencing facilities. Mace delivered the work along with b
13/02/2019
The death of a construction worker at Scotland's Longannet power station has sparked the launch of a new campaign from Unite. Employer Brown and Mason described the worker as a "valued member" of their team, but despite the company being registered with the B&CE (the not for profit organisation wh
13/02/2019
Sigmat's Stevie Parker is officially one of the UK's top construction professionals after being named Best Subcontractor Site Manager in a major awards ceremony. Stevie, who works at sites across the UK on behalf of Skipton-based Sigmat, the UK's leading offsite construction specialist, was awarded
13/02/2019
The Environment Agency (EA) has introduced new rules regarding the discharge of treated sewage by systems installed and in use on or after 01 January 2015. If you have a septic tank you need to identify whether it discharges to a river or stream (surface water discharge) or whether it discharges to
12/02/2019
Willmott Dixon Interiors has landed a major contract to develop a new film school in London. The fit-out and refurbishment specialists will transform 62-66 Highbury Grove in Islington into the new London Screen Academy (LSA). Refurbishment works include a major internal reconfiguration as well a
12/02/2019
Construction work is to begin on a new £62 million hotel and aparthotel development in Paddington. The new 620-room development is the final stage of the Paddington Basin Masterplan. McAllen & Rushe has been appointed to complete the new build by developer Concierge 3, a consortium of BSW Land &
12/02/2019
SES Engineering Services has landed a major M&E contract at Leeds Beckett University for a new £45 million sports hub. The project, being delivered by contractor Galliford Try, will involve building a new state-of-the-art Carnegie Teaching and Research Building, which will house the Carnegie Schoo
12/02/2019
Cambridge-based developer This Land™ has announced a new high-profile appointment. David Lewis is joining the company as Strategic Land Director, and will lead plans to build upon the firm's site development portfolio He brings 20 years experience in strategic land and development to the new role
12/02/2019
Morgan Sindall has been shortlisted for five prestigious civil engineering awards. The NCE100 (New Civil Engineer) Companies of the Year Awards 2019 recognise those working in civil engineering who have brought innovation, impact and inspiration to the industry. Morgan Sindall has been nominated
12/02/2019
Construction work has been completed on Salford's tallest building, The Anaconda Cut. The 44-storey residential development offers luxury rental accommodation and amenities, inviting visitors at the river Irwell crossing from Manchester city centre. Render Build delivered the property in the Gre
12/02/2019
Ancorite Surface Protection Ltd has recently completed the application of specialist terrazzo flooring at Peter House, in Central Manchester. The flooring was laid in the First Floor Atrium area of the building which is located adjacent to St Peter's Square. Peter House represents a new concept i
12/02/2019
Tree root intrusion is one of the most common reasons why commercial drains become blocked. It occurs when tree roots grow into the drains and start to clog and prevent the steady flow of water through the system. While some root invasions are little more than a small inconvenience, if they are le
11/02/2019
Caddick Construction is to transform York's former Hudson House into a new multi-million pound development. The £35 million Hudson Quarter mixed-use development will include 127 apartments, 34,500 sq ft of Grade-A office space, 5,000 sq ft of other commercial uses and car parking located in four b
11/02/2019
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is celebrating a project milestone on its new Marshall Building. Mace has commenced construction work on the redevelopment project, following the demolition of the existing structure at 44 Lincoln's Inn Fields. The new building will cont
11/02/2019
Kier has promoted contracts manager Phil McDowell to the role of operations director of its Scotland division. Phil will also join the Board of Directors for Kier Construction Scotland & North East. Brian McQuade, Managing Director of Kier Construction Scotland and North East said: "Phil's talen
11/02/2019
nmcn has been named on the new Pagabo Medium Works Framework, winning a place on two different lots. The prestigious three-year framework specialises in public sector procurement for construction projects with individual values of up to £10 million. It aims to enable these types of projects to ove
11/02/2019
Sika has strengthened its team in the south with the appointment of a new Infrastructure Manager. Stuart Whitmore takes on the new role following previous work as the company's Technical Advisor for repair and structural strengthening products. In his new position, he will be supporting and advisi
11/02/2019
Property developer Telford Homes has acquired a site on International Way in Stratford for £20 million. The 1.14-acre site was purchased from LCR, the Department for Transport and HS1. If satisfactory planning consent is confirmed, the deal will bring 380 homes to the area, with half of the prop
11/02/2019
This substantial Grade II Listed former farmhouse dates from the 16thC with subsequent 17th and 19th re-modelling. Its construction is primarily oak timber frame and features a double jettied gable at the first floor with brick noggin exposed in Flemish bond. A ground floor oriel window is flanked b
11/02/2019
Entertee Hire has scooped Festival Supplier category for 'Best Fencing / Hoarding Supplier' 2019. Dave Cahill and Liz Gillies of entertee accepted the award on the night from Edith Bowman before raising it triumphantly in the air for all to see. The judges lauded the company's "ability to adapt t
08/02/2019
Morgan Sindall has commenced construction on a new £8 million Royal Navy base in Wales. The contractor will transform the existing industrial site at HMS Cambria in Cardiff Bay into a state-of-the-art head office and training facility. Plans for the new headquarters include a 3,755 sq ft four-sto
08/02/2019
BAM Construction has won a contract to deliver a £21.5 million complex building scheme in Bath city. The project will transform a South Quays site into a new office building along the River Avon. Preparatory work will involve the demolition of existing structures and laying sheet piling foundati
08/02/2019
Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium has been hit with yet another delay, as the club announced its 02 March game against arch rivals Arsenal will take place at Wembley. Chairman Daniel Levy previously announced all of its February home fixtures would take place at Wembley stadium. In the latest upda
08/02/2019
Skanska has secured a £1.7 million contract in London for its customer, the Financial Times. The facilities management (FM) team will deliver its services at Bracken House in the city, following the delivery of mechanical and electrical works on the same site. The firm's mechanical and electrica
08/02/2019
Kier has landed a major contract with Manchester Metropolitan University to deliver a new residential development. The Birley Residences Phase 2 scheme will involve three blocks of student accommodation comprising six, 11 and 16-storey blocks. It will house a total of 491 residential spaces. Oth
08/02/2019
London-based law firm Trower & Hawlins has strengthened its construction litigation team with a new appointment. The company, with offices around the world, has added partner Louise Elmes to its 22-strong construction litigation team in London. She joins from Fieldfisher where she was lead of th
08/02/2019
Thanks to our stellar reputation for quality construction, Cameron Butcher has been awarded a unique opportunity as
08/02/2019
TFC's new Nested Spirawave® Wave Springs can be used in applications across many different industries. They are used to replace a stack of single-turn wave springs or when a single-turn spring cannot produce the forces necessary within an application. Below are just a few examples of how nested spri
08/02/2019
Saint Richard Reynolds Catholic College in Twickenham is using Encasement's 'Forma' and 'Vecta' decorative metal casings to conceal structural steelwork around a new courtyard walkway, as part of its recently opened £14 million teaching block. Designed by DHP Building Design Consultants and built b
07/02/2019
A joint venture between Mace and Dragados has landed a contract to deliver HS2's London Euston terminal. The multi-million pound project will more than double the capacity at Euston station, and free up space on the west coast mainline. The station Construction Partners will work with HS2 and the
07/02/2019
A project which will transform Birmingham's Centenary has reached a new stage as the first trees were planted on the site. Bouygues is delivering the redevelopment project, which involves turning the area into a public place, featuring a 5cm-deep pool with water jets, which can be drained for even
07/02/2019
Manchester's Outwood Wharf has reached a key milestone, as the final beam was laid on the housing development. A topping out ceremony was held yesterday, 06 February, to celebrate the landmark moment. The 253-home Salford development is a mix of apartments and townhouses across 18 storeys. Con
07/02/2019
VolkerHighways has unveiled a new website for its Smart Cities initiative, VolkerSmart Technologies. VolkerSmart Technologies helps towns and cities to digitally link their existing infrastructure, with technologies such as electric vehicle charging, variable message signs (VMS), fibre optic cable
07/02/2019
Aggregate Industries has launched its latest range of high early strength concretes. Designed for use in structural, void-fill, pavement and track bed applications, the Strike+ range offers high ultimate strength in various levels of consistency. Its great durability also makes it essential in con
07/02/2019
Mears Group branch, Plexus, has acquired £250 million worth of housing schemes. Plexus focuses on long term housing schemes with a particular emphasis on working with local authorities to support UK forces veteran housing requirements as well as aiming to assist in reducing homelessness and meetin
07/02/2019
A Stannah Platform Lift is weaving tailored access throughout Whitchurch Silk Mill, a Grade II*-listed Georgian working watermill undergoing a £2.1m regeneration into a fully accessible, industrial heritage attraction. Built in 1815 and sited on the River Test near Winchester, Hampshire, this histo
07/02/2019
More than four kilometres of 'Versa 5' pre-formed plywood fire sprinkler boxing from Encasement is being used to provide an aesthetic finish to the installation of new fire sprinkler systems at three Liberty Heights student accommodation blocks in Wolverhampton. Operated by the UK's second largest
06/02/2019
A £50 million regeneration scheme in Leicester is taking shape as Morgan Sindall celebrates a number of key construction milestones. Project Medius is a mixed-use development in Leicester city centre featuring two new hotels, 35,000 sq ft of space in a new five-storey office, a new public realm are
06/02/2019
Aspex has been appointed to supply its range of doorsets to a student accommodation development in Coventry. The firm will use a custom-built version of its Novista Riser Steel Doorsets on the 900-bed Paradise Street scheme. It features a bottom and over panel to create a full height door with a
06/02/2019
SD Sealants has appointed Peter Penfold as its new Financial Controller. He joins from Hempel, where he served a similar role. Peter brings a wealth of experience in finance to the new position, having spent 16 years working with large global groups in the construction, FMCG sectors, as well as
06/02/2019
The restoration of Wyndham Park in Lincolnshire has landed a major prize in the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2019. The £1 million scheme was named Heritage Project of the Year at a ceremony on 05 February in Lincoln. South Kesteven District Council delivered the project a
06/02/2019
Galliford Try has landed a major coup to deliver the new £150 million Assembly Bristol mixed-use development. The firm signed contracts with Bell Hammer and AXA IM-Real Assets for the multi-million pound scheme. This contract continues Galliford Try's working relationship with Bell Hammer, follow
06/02/2019
Molson Group has topped off its year of rapid growth in 2018 with an esteemed SafeContractor accreditation. The SafeContractor scheme is a SSIP-approved health and safety assessment scheme for contractors who want to demonstrate responsibility for their legal health and safety requirements. The i
06/02/2019
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has joined forces with Lancaster University with the signing of a Mutual Co-operation Agreement. Both organisations will collaborate to create ideas and opportunities around the development of improved skills and enhanced technology understanding a
06/02/2019
enteree has secured the award for Best Fencing / Hoarding Supplier at this year's Festival Supplier Awards. The company has provided over one million metres of fencing and barriers to the events industry - the equivalent of approximately 3,086 Eiffel Towers or the equivalent distance of London to
05/02/2019
HS2 has revealed the latest design images of its west London super-hub at Old Oak Common. The new high speed station will help kick-start the UK's largest regeneration project, which aims to transform the former railway and industrial area, into a new neighbourhood supporting up to 65,000 jobs and
05/02/2019
Kier has strengthened its relationship with Newlon Housing Trust, securing its fifth contract with the association in recent years. The contractor will deliver a new £37.2 million housing development near Tottenham Hale in Haringey. It will comprise of 128 flats; 117 of which are Shared Ownershi
05/02/2019
Wates Construction has appointed a new Business Unit Director for the North East and Yorkshire region. David Wingfield will take over the role from Paul Dodsworth, who is stepping up to the role of Managing Director of Wates Construction North. In his new role, David will lead the delivery of Wa
05/02/2019
GRAHAM has delivered a purpose-built timber salt farm in Croydon, supporting the council's highways maintenance duties during the winter weather. The firm's Facilities Management Team redeveloped an ageing asbestos barn at Factory Lane into the new facility over a 10-week programme. The £450,000
05/02/2019
Maintenance works are underway at London Southend Airport to upgrade the durability and performance of the runway. Northern Ireland firm Lagan Airport Maintenance is delivering the work, after securing a contract from Stobart Rail & Civils. It will involve the removal of 50mm of the existing surf
05/02/2019
UK housing developer L&Q has developed its own Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) strategy in an effort to deliver all of its new build homes using MMC by 2025. This announcement comes after the firm made a commitment to deliver 100,000 new homes with like-minded partners over the next 10 years.
05/02/2019
Winvic Construction has landed a contract to redevelop a former post office building in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter into a new state-of-the-art apartment complex. The Lionel House build-to-rent (BTR) scheme will comprise 156 one-bedroom, 90 two-bedroom and 13 three-bedroom apartments. The 14-st
05/02/2019
Tritan has launched a new high power UHF Two Way Radio with a high capacity 3000Mah Li-polmer battery pack as standard. The Tritan GoCommunicate has great range and the battery will last all day and night with ease. The large covered inbuilt display is protected within the fabric of the radio, maki
04/02/2019
The second tower has been topped out at Birmingham's latest apartment development, The Bank. Following the completion of the structure, contractor Wates has begun work to fit out the interior of the building, located between Broad Street and Brindleyplace. The Bank, owned by Aprirose, is being de
04/02/2019
A joint venture (JV) partnership between Kier Living, Homes England and Cross Key Homes has been strengthened with a major appointment. Nick Moore will serve as CEO of the JV, Kier Community Living, using his 30 years' experience within the house building sector to drive the partnership forward.
04/02/2019
The deadline for views on a £150 million development in Bolton's Church Wharf is fast approaching after two successful drop-in sessions. Muse Developments proposes to build around 320 homes on the Canary Wharf site, located alongside the River Croal and between St Peters Way (A666), Bank Street, M
04/02/2019
Stroma Group has officially launched two new divisions - Stroma Built Environment and Stroma Specialist Access. Stroma Built Environment will provide sustainability and compliance services to the construction industry, while Stroma Specialist Access will deploy difficult access inspection and exami
04/02/2019
Construction output in the UK has fallen in the past month, according to new data from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The January 2019 PMI data revealed a fall from 52.8 in December to 50.6 in January, against the neutral reading of 50.0. Business activity growth also slowed to its weake
04/02/2019
Mitie has secured a place on the Top Employer UK list for 2019, recognising the company's effective people-centric approach. The firm is the only UK Facilities Management company to be recognised on the list. The Top Employer UK 2019 recognises excellence in people practice. Participants are ass
04/02/2019
Keller UK has appointed a new manager to lead its Getec division, which specialises in monitoring and instrumentation. Marco Bocci joins the company as a new general manager from Sixence, where he worked as a project manager for a few years. He has had significant experience in project management
04/02/2019
Renovation works are continuing at pace at Eastbourne's Congress Theatre auditorium ahead of its re-opening next month. A total of 1,650 seats are being installed on the newly-laid cork tiles of the building. The new tiles match the original auditorium flooring when the theatre opened in 1963. New
01/02/2019
A famous German medical group has opened a new hospital in London, the company's first facility outside of Germany. Schoen Clinic delivered a 79,000 sq ft development on Wigmore Street, in London's Harley Street medical area. ISG was appointed to complete the £25 million fit out of the seven-stor
01/02/2019
The Lucas Lane cricket grounds in Hertfordshire have been redeveloped as a new state-of-the-art sporting centre. Hitchin Cricket Club and Blueharts Hockey Club's ground, first opened in 1866, now includes a new two-storey club pavilion, with catering facilities, a bar and a function room and a balc
01/02/2019
Construction has commenced on a new £7 million housing development in Wandsworth, providing an additional 21 new homes in the area. The Stag House site on the Putney Vale Estate is home to the vacant Stag House Community Youth Centre. It will redeveloped to provide 10 self-contained homes for thos
01/02/2019
Taylor Wimpey has welcomed seven new apprentices to its Plumb Park development in Exeter. The apprentices, aged between 18 and 27, are undertaking paid work in carpentry and electrical installation at the Exmouth site. This new batch of apprentices brings Taylor Wimpey's Exeter region total to 1
01/02/2019
Interserve has sold its shares of health joint venture company, Interserve Prime. Partnering health and care property company Prime has bought the shares, and will rename the company Prime Partnering Solutions. The acquisition will have no other impact on the company. Despite leaving the JV, t
01/02/2019
UK construction union Unite has announced a new partnership with Manchester City Council, after the local authority joined its Construction Charter. Both institutions will work together to stand up for the city's construction workers and outlaw poor construction practices on building projects under
01/02/2019
The Institution of Structural Engineers has announced significant interior changes. The roles of President and Trustee Board Chairman will be separated, after a Governance Review was conducted. In this new post, the Chairman will perform all roles and functions that would be expected of a high p
01/02/2019
A newly revamped play area has been opened in Carlisle. The Carlisle City Council Fusehill Street play area underwent a £41,000 refurbishment to replace its existing play equipment and deliver resurfacing works. The new play equipment includes: swings (infants cradle seats, junior flat seats and
