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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for August 2023
31/08/2023
Henry Boot has sold its historic head office, Banner Cross Hall in Sheffield, to Davison Property Investment. The new owners will restore the Grade II listed building to provide modern workspace to cater to its range of business activities including recruitment, training, payroll, clinical insourc
31/08/2023
Housebuilder The Hill Group has formed an Investment Partnership with Gravesham Borough Council to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes for local people in Gravesend and the surrounding area. The Gravesham Community Investment Partnership (GCIP) will identify locations and develop suitable s
31/08/2023
Southwark Council has completed work on over 100 new homes at a development on Commercial Way in Peckham. The development is made up of 74 council homes, eight of which are specialised wheelchair adapted properties, and 35 shared ownership homes. The council has also provided outside communal areas
31/08/2023
Rostek UK, a leader in delivering premium facade access solutions across the United Kingdom, has successfully operated in the industry for more than 13 years. From the earliest stages of project pre-planning to the final commissioning phase, Rostek UK in partnership with Atech, its BMU Partner, ens
31/08/2023
Morgan Sindall Construction's Eastern Counties business, alongside design and property consultants Concertus, have been appointed to deliver a 420-place Net Zero in operation primary school and pre-school in Lakenheath. The scheme is being provided for Suffolk County Council, as it looks to meet th
31/08/2023
Construction firm Kier has promoted James Martin to health, safety, wellbeing & sustainability director and head of the Group's Responsible Business team. James joined Kier on the Group's graduate programme in 1999 and has gone on to work on some of largest and most high-profile infrastructure proj
30/08/2023
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has selected Kier, Laing O'Rourke and Wates to provide up to 1,200 new prison places across the UK with a focus on safety, security and rehabilitation. Building on the success of the MoJ's pioneering Alliance model, all three contractors will collaborate and share best
30/08/2023
Plans have been put forward for Oldham's new £24 million theatre, set to be a new home for the Coliseum at the heart of the town's new cultural quarter. The plans are for a modern and accessible theatre, suitable for modern audiences while in keeping with Oldham's proud history. The theatre is set
30/08/2023
Costain has been chopsen by Manchester Airports Group to design critical civils upgrades to Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. These upgrades will improve the quality and safety of customer journeys for the approximately 50 million passengers who use the airports each year. Co
30/08/2023
Baxi has appointed James Matthews as the new Head of Public Health to lead its technical specification and sales team in supplying energy-efficient low-carbon hot water solutions involving Heatrae Sadia and Andrews Water Heaters products. James joins Baxi with a wealth of experience gained from pre
30/08/2023
Spitfire Homes has secured planning permission for over 350 homes across the Midlands in just one week. Leading the plans is a 280-home scheme in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, along with a further 61 properties located at a former Sandvik HQ in Halesowen, Dudley, and a collection of 30 new h
30/08/2023
A major redevelopment of the lido at Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury has been completed following a £5.7 million investment. Commissioned by West Berkshire Council and developed by Alliance Leisure working in partnership with Myrtha Pools and Universal Civils & Build through the UK Leisure Fr
30/08/2023
HS2 has completed the first of 32 giant piers for the first Water Orton Viaduct as work ramps up to build the Delta Junction, the project’s most complex network of structures in the West Midlands. HS2's main works contractor for the West Midlands, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is building the 1,400 me
30/08/2023
Network Rail has completed a variety of essential upgrades to the railway between London Euston, the Midlands, and the North West. Between Saturday 26 and Tuesday 29 August, teams carried out vital work on the railway to improve passenger and freight services on the West Coast main line – the Backb
29/08/2023
Southwark Council has selected Higgins Partnerships as its development partner for the two phase, £176 million estate regeneration of Ledbury Estate in Peckham. Four existing blocks, which were identified as ‘having serious structural and fire safety issues’ by the council, will be replaced with a
29/08/2023
Beal Homes has secured full planning permission to complete a £210m development in Goole, one of Yorkshire's fastest-growing towns. East Riding of Yorkshire Council granted planning approval for the development of 600 homes, giving the green light for Beal to continue to deliver The Greenways in Go
29/08/2023
The Trade Remedies Authority's (TRA) final recommendation to maintain anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of Hot Rolled Flat and Coil steel have been accepted by the Government. Keeping these measures in place until at least 2027 will help to protect the UK's steel industry from unf
29/08/2023
An additional £341 million has been announced to further speed up preparations to make the site at Sizewell C in Suffolk shovel-ready have been announced as part of a major drive to create a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK. Ministers today made available a further £341 million of
29/08/2023
Galliford Try's Health, Safety and Environment team's 'Choose the Safe Path Virtual Reality' (VR) training initiative has achieved the firm the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award. The Princess Royal Training Awards delivered by City and Guilds Foundation, recognise and honour organisations t
29/08/2023
Self-storage specialist, Big Yellow, has obtained planning consent for a 132,000 sq ft self storage centre and 114 flats at appeal on its site in Wapping. The proposal has previously been rejected by Tower Hamlets Council over noise concerns in the wider development, which is understood to include
29/08/2023
ACS Construction has announced an impressive £1 million investment, which highlights the company's dedication to innovation, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility. The investment comprises an array of cutting-edge construction equipment, a new fleet of site vehicles, and a strateg
29/08/2023
2020 Training Ltd, a leading provider of Health and Safety Training, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its comprehensive course offerings to include e-learning in Health and Safety, Business, and Health & Social Care. In addition to this exciting development, the company is proud to now offer
25/08/2023
A new subsea electricity 'superhighway' between Scotland and England has been granted planning permission by three local authorities and by both the Marine Management Organisation and Marine Scotland. The Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) is a joint venture from the National Grid Electricity Transmission
25/08/2023
Balfour Beatty VINCI has announced the successful completion of the first of 32 giant piers at the Water Orton Viaduct, as work ramps up to build the Delta Junction, HS2's most complex network of structures in the West Midlands. Balfour Beatty VINCI, HS2's main works contractor for the West Midland
25/08/2023
Norfolk County Council has announced the appointment of Mace for the delivery of a new central community asset in King's Lynn. The design team for the Multi-Use Community Hub at 46 New Conduit Street worked closely with Mace, focusing on producing a low-carbon building to align with the constructio
25/08/2023
Construction work will begin on the £1.45 million Bude flood alleviation scheme, with site set up and pre-commencement works now underway. The Crescent Flood Defence and River Restoration Project is expected to be completed next April and will better protect 22 homes and 15 commercial and community
25/08/2023
The Department for Education (DfE) has appointed Kier to deliver the redevelopment of Oak Academy in Bournemouth. A new campus design for the 900-place secondary school will replace the existing buildings on site, have a more concise and efficient layout, and will provide a variety of learning spa
25/08/2023
Persimmon Homes has welcomed its latest intake of 12 new construction apprentices, as part of its commitment to providing more opportunities for people to build careers in construction. The latest intake of 12 new apprentices has seen the total number hit 45 on Persimmon sites across the country.
24/08/2023
A new loan scheme to support homeowners efforts to improve energy efficiency is needed if the UK is to reduce energy consumption, cut carbon emissions and bring down consumer bills, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has said. The leading professional body for the construction sector, in it
24/08/2023
Ethical developer, igloo and its partner the Nationwide Building Society, has successfully completed a new housing development at Oakfield, Swindon. The scheme has been developed on a brownfield site in the building society's hometown, delivering a total of 239 low-energy homes. Phase one of the d
24/08/2023
The Gateshead Regeneration Partnership (GRP) has announced two innovative developments of a total of 111 new homes. In High Spen, 49 homes are to be built on the site of the former Hookergate School with all to be sold on the open market. As well as creating much needed new family housing, this pr
24/08/2023
Following a £500,000 investment to redevelop the 18th-century Brookfield House in Leeds, tailored office providers, WorkWell, has celebrated 50% occupancy pre-let. Purchased by the Corrigan family in 2002, Brookfield House has been the home to Leeds-based businesses for the last 21 years. Currently
24/08/2023
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced the work is now underway on a £29 million project to manage the risk of flooding to people and major industry in north-east Lincolnshire. The scheme will see improvements made to 4.5 kilometres of coastal defences along part of the Humber estuary's south ba
24/08/2023
GRAHAM continues its commitment to developing the young workforce, with its Building North division hosting the latest Young Persons Forum. The Forum, at Glasgow Clyde College's games hall, brought together colleagues to engage with each other and drive change across the region. GRAHAM's Wellbeing
23/08/2023
Lendlease has been selected by Gateshead Council's development partner Ask:PATRIZIA to deliver The Sage International Conference Centre at Gateshead Quays. The announcement follows swiftly after Gateshead Council’s planning committee approved revised plans for the 61,440 sqm riverside scheme. Des
23/08/2023
Plans have been approved to build over 50 affordable homes and a 68-apartment extra care development, two miles from Bridlington Town Centre. The scheme has been brought forward by Esh Construction in a land led deal worth £25 million in partnership with Housing 21 and Yorkshire Housing. Earmarked
23/08/2023
Persimmon Homes Wessex has handed over 48 newly completed homes for public housing to GreenSquareAccord (GSA) at Badbury Park in Swindon. 29 of these will be for affordable rent and a further 19 for a shared ownership scheme, catering to a variety of local housing needs by providing one-bed apartme
23/08/2023
Are you confident that you have enough protection in place for your team who work at great heights? Would you want to have an added layer of safety should an accident occur? Working at great heights and unusual angles requires a great degree of responsibility from both the employer and the individ
23/08/2023
A new painting and decorating firm has been launched by an established historic renovation company. Artisan Painting & Decorating has been born from Artisan Plastercraft. The professional decorating company provides high-quality paint finishes, wallpapering, gilding and other specialist techniques
23/08/2023
Embarking on a property development project can be a complex and demanding endeavour. From coordinating multiple stakeholders to managing budgets and timelines, the process requires meticulous planning and effective project management. One key factor that can make a significant difference in the suc
23/08/2023
Unite has said that an increase in the number of construction workers being paid via the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is "bad news for workers". According to Unite, a Freedom of Information (FoI) request revealed that 1,206 million construction workers were paid via the Construction Industry
22/08/2023
GRAHAM has been awarded the contract for the redevelopment of Birmingham's Children's Hospital. The redevelopment plans include the creation of a new three storey elective care hub on the site, funded by the national COVID-10 recovery programme, that will be the home for a new state-of-the art intr
22/08/2023
Farrans has taken delivery of the first new pipes for its Tees Valley water mains renewal project, part of a £155m investment in Project Pipeline: County Durham and Tees Valley by Northumbrian Water.. The new pipes arrived in Teesdale, ready for the beginning of construction of the new pipeline tha
22/08/2023
SSE Renewables has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction work at its 150MW/300MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire. Delegates from SSE Renewables were joined for the event by principal contractor, OCU Services Ltd, and battery supplier,
22/08/2023
Our journey Since its establishment in 1993, Cranford Controls has been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing alarm devices to warn and help in safely evacuating people. With three decades of experience under our belt, Cranford Controls has emerged as a beacon of excellence in the field
22/08/2023
Using an Asset Finance Package over one to five years, is a great option for lots of businesses, as they offer flexibility and negate the need for paying a large lump sum upfront by spreading the cost, which ultimately improves cash flow. We help provide Asset Finance and Asset Refinance on 'Hard
22/08/2023
Underfloor heating is the most efficient method of heating a room and is fast becoming the most popular option for new building and property refurbishments. As a result, more trade professionals are being asked to install underfloor heating and self-builders and renovators are using it as their pre
21/08/2023
The Environment Agency has announced the completion of a £4 million project to protect more than 170 residential and other properties from the risk of flooding at Airmyn near Goole. The EA worked to reinforce a major section of embankment on the River Aire, using rock armour and sheet piles to prev
21/08/2023
Dura Products has commissioned environmental product declarations (EPDs) for its suite of products. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardised document which communicates the environmental performance or impact of any product or material using lifecycle analysis. EPDs support carb
21/08/2023
Galliford Try has announced the relocation of its Ham Baker business to new premises, complete with a refreshed look to mark the start of a new era. The business has moved to a new factory in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, a short distance from the previous location in Stoke. The new site cov
21/08/2023
Sisk has announced the appointment of Steven McGee has their new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for their operations in Ireland and UK. Having joined Sisk last year to to lead their Irish business, Steven will report to CEO Paul Brown and will continue to lead Sisk's Irish business as well as the co
21/08/2023
Ramboll has appointed Phil Hodges as its new Director for Energy. He has experience in business growth, and has extensive knowledge of the energy sector will be the new director for energy following seven years as Managing Director for engineering company AFRY Solutions Ltd. Philippa Spence, Rambo
21/08/2023
From the 01 of September, more than 300 union members at Fawley will receive a £1.63 hourly bonus payment after successful strike action organised by trade union Unite. The current agreement is for the bonus to be paid for four months until the end of December covered by the National Agreement for
21/08/2023
Ion Glass were commissioned to design and install a range of custom glass solutions at a luxury country home in Sussex. In addition to substantial glass installations in the master bathroom and bespoke glass shower screens to three other bathrooms, Ion installed extensive glass worktops and bespoke
18/08/2023
Balfour Beatty VINCI has completed a 'marathon' construction operation at Streethay near Lichfield as part of an innovative project to pave the way for Britain’s new high-speed line. The operation – which utilised the latest low-carbon design – involved excavating 14,000 tonnes of earth, building a
18/08/2023
Network Rail has announced an extension of it working hours on Oxford Station upgrade works to make up for delays caused by historic discoveries at the worksite. A Victorian brick archway and a hand grenade are among some of the unique challenges that temporarily paused progress on the major projec
18/08/2023
Kier Transportation, Highways carbon-cutting targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The SBTi is a global body formed as a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), enab
18/08/2023
Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon has secured planning permission for the delivery of a major new development in Newquay, Cornwall. The land south of A392 in Trevemper will see Cornwall and West Devon construct 187 quality new homes for local families, after permission was granted this week b
18/08/2023
Morgan Sindall Construction has announced a new partnership with sustainable materials leader, EMR. This ground-breaking collaboration is aimed at delivering lasting social impact in local communities across the UK and will raise thousands for local charities. Morgan Sindall and EMR, who both have
18/08/2023
The government has approved two SSE green hydrogen projects proposed to progress to the final stage of its Net Zero Hydrogen Fund. The fund aims to back the development and deployment of new low-carbon hydrogen production to de-risk investment and reduce lifetime costs. Following a period of due d
18/08/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' (SSEN) has given a further donation from its Resilient Communities Fund to help Isle of Wight Search and Rescue (WightSAR) to buy a new Incident Control Vehicle that will help boost the organisation's capabilities on and around the island With additional
18/08/2023
Golmar Systems has announced that the new 'Sixty 5' G2+ technology digital video panel, with its 2 wire, non polarised digital technology, is now available to order in the UK. Designed to withstand adverse conditions with its IP65 and IK07 protection ratings, this panel offers both durability and
17/08/2023
OCU Group (OCU), has scooped a major contract that will contribute to the delivery of high quality drinking water to customers and communities across Cheshire, Merseyside and the North West. United Utilities has appointed OCU to complete a new phase of work on the Vyrnwy Aqueduct as part of their o
17/08/2023
Barnet Council has signed an agreement with developer Redrow to acquire 249 new-build homes for affordable rent to the borough's residents. In June, the council's Cabinet Members voted unanimously to make the purchase, which forms one-quarter of the council’s commitment to deliver 1,000 new afforda
17/08/2023
Galliford Try and its Building West Midlands and South West business have signed contracts with a major build to rent operator for a £52 million development in Cardiff. The development will see the creation of 272 one and two-bedroom apartments in a 30-storey tower at Guildford Crescent, close to t
17/08/2023
Ainscough Crane Hire has recently become the first construction company in the UK to obtain the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Earned Recognition. This significant achievement reinforces Ainscough's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational
17/08/2023
A range of new-build three-bedroom houses at Linden Homes' Minerva Heights location in Chichester are now available for shared ownership. The houses are being offered through a new scheme called Home Stepper which has been launched by a partnership between Linden Homes and new-build affordable home
17/08/2023
Are you seeking a platform that truly understands the demands of the welding engineering and construction sector? Look no further than Sanoma Recruitment. We specialise in connecting talented professionals like you with exceptional opportunities that match your skills and aspirations.
16/08/2023
Contractor G F Tomlinson has completed construction work on a new school in Lichfield. The firm delivered the works at Anna Seward Primary School through the Constructing West Midlands (CWM) Framework, alongside Staffordshire County Council, design and project managers Entrust and architects Arc Pa
16/08/2023
Plans to develop hundreds of homes, retail spaces and community facilities in the heart of Oxford's Blackbird Leys were given the go-ahead by Oxford Council. The plans by housing association Peabody (formerly Catalyst) and development partner Oxford City Council include 294 homes across two sites.
16/08/2023
An old school building in Sunderland has been restored, providing homes for vulnerable adults. Contractor Brims has completed a major programme of work to restore and extend Washington Old School on Albert Place, which will soon deliver 15 new specialist apartments. The project, which has taken 1
16/08/2023
Gleeds has scooped a place as an accredited supplier on the new NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services (HPCCAS) Framework Agreement. Appointment to the £1.6 billion framework agreement means Gleeds will now be eligible to tender f
16/08/2023
Network Rail has announced it is to resurface platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station in September. Teams are returning to the station’s through platforms to complete work started earlier this year to install tactile studs and improve safety markings. Both platforms will need to close
16/08/2023
Forest Garden's new range of arbours are the perfect place in which to catch a sunset or enjoy an autumnal soiree. Unlike cushioned garden furniture, an arbour is more resilient to everything Mother Nature can throw at it, which means there’s no need to wait for padded cushions to dry out before ta
15/08/2023
Multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard has been appointed to the £1.6 billion NHS Shared Business Services framework agreement. Operating across a four-year term, the move will see the firm deliver each of its core services and more across ten lots of the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)
15/08/2023
Willmott Dixon has been selected to complete the design proposals for a new secure children's home to be built on the edge of Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Plans for the 28-bed secure facility, which will be located in Bonemill Lane on the outskirts of the town, were approved by members of Lincolnshire C
15/08/2023
An innovative new road surface material is being trialled in West Oxfordshire, in further testing of the product's ability to increase the life of a highway. Oxfordshire County Council is carrying out the trial in North Street, Middle Barton, with its contractor Milestone Infrastructure and their p
15/08/2023
Costain has announced a 38% reduction in its Scope 1 emissions as a result of its switch to low-carbon fuels. Following a change in its fuel choice, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) made up 80% of its fuel mix 2022 compared with just 12% in 2021. The company has also seen a 24% reduction in the us
15/08/2023
Regeneration partnership specialist, Regen Partners, has announced the appointment of a leading industry figure as Director, as it looks to grow its portfolio of projects across the UK. Stephen Parker has been named as the business' director of regeneration, bringing more than 40 years of experien
15/08/2023
A partnership led by EN:Able Communities has been awarded more than £250,000 of funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to help retrofit Right To Buy (RTB) properties to make them more sustainable. Sheffield Local Energy Advice Demonstration (LEAD) - a consortium made up of Eff
15/08/2023
A new 38 affordable home development in Walken has been completed by Housing Association Peabody and East Herts Council. Thirty of the homes at Midsummer Vale, off Froghall Lane, are being rented at an affordable rate to local people on the council's housing register and eight have been bought on a
15/08/2023
The brief: The roof refurbishment at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust started in late 2019 and involved repairing and placing failing roofs across numerous buildings at the London-based hospital trust. In 2021, the project lead CK Group Services contacted our team at PermaRoof Commercial to
14/08/2023
The developer behind London's new 'super sewer', Tideway, has launched a unique contract opportunity to find a partner to maintain critical operational components of the Thames Tideway Tunnel. With nearly 90% of the construction work complete, Tideway is entering a new and important phase in which
14/08/2023
Higgins Partnerships (Higgins) has announced the successful completion of the first phase of 208 mixed tenure new homes at the former iconic Shredded Wheat factory site in Welywn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Higgins has worked in partnership with Metropolitan Thames Valley to provide 52 Shared Owner
14/08/2023
Armac Demolition has successfully removed a 4,000 tonne two-span bridge over the M42 to make way for the HS2 railway in the West Midlands, on behalf of Balfour Beatty VINCI. The team used eight 50 tonne excavators and two 40 tonne excavators to remove the 40 metre long, 10 metre wide bridge during
14/08/2023
More households are installing heat pumps and solar panels in the UK than ever before, with a 62% jump compared to last year, new data from the official standards body for renewable technologies, MCS, has revealed. MCS data shows that in the first six months of 2023, more than 120,000 certified sol
14/08/2023
The UK Government has announced that it will bring forward changes to regulations that will mean all new non-domestic public and private buildings will be required to provide separate single-sex toilets for women and men and/or a self-contained, private toilet as a minimum. The change comes amid di
14/08/2023
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the appointment of Tilbury Douglas CEO, Paul Gandy FCIOB, as its latest Vice President. In 2025, Paul will become the 122nd President of CIOB. His Presidency will follow on from that of Mike Kagioglou FCIOB, who will succeed the current Pres
11/08/2023
A new £10 million to support rural and local renewable energy projects across England, has been announced by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Both urban and rural communities will have the chance to win a portion of the new Community Energy Fund, which will open to applicati
11/08/2023
City Gate Construction (CGC) has been awarded a high-profile contract to refurbish the hugely popular F1 Arcade in Birmingham. The social gaming attraction brings the excitement, glamour and thrills of Formula 1 to the heart of the city, with 53 full-motion racing simulators, tasty food and drink m
11/08/2023
The Hamish Ogston Foundation has donated a total of £29 million to heritage skills training across the UK, the largest private single commitment to the cause in history. The pledge will allow up to 2,700 young people in the UK and across Commonwealth nations to be trained in heritage conservation,
11/08/2023
The City of London Corporation (CLC) has highlighted the urgent need to invest in workers to meet the growing demand for green jobs and skills in decarbonising the city's commercial buildings. The CLC has published a report on the need for a skilled and diverse workforce capable of constructing, re
11/08/2023
Wavensmere Homes and Clowes Developments have submitted a full planning and listed building application to Derby City Council for the redevelopment of the city's historic Friar Gate Goods Yard. The detailed design proposal sets out the vision for the reanimation of two landmark Grade II listed bui
11/08/2023
Crest Nicholson has launched a new housing development at Highbrook View in Stoke Gifford. The development features the new Windsor house type, utilising three-storey living. Crest Nicholson has seen an increase in purchasers seeking three-storey homes as families become more accustomed to hybrid
11/08/2023
Persimmon Homes has announced the completed of a development of Smart Homes at Fiddington Fields, in Ashchurch, Tewkesbury. The development is a key step in Persimmon's ongoing efforts towards building more sustainable homes, including plans for all new homes to be fully run on electricity by 2025.
11/08/2023
Hyperion Tiles is a family-run business driven by our passion for pushing the boundaries in premium tile design. We pay attention to every detail, sourcing comprehensive collections of superior-quality tiles for floors and walls, inside and out.Working with leading manufacturers, from Ca’ Pietra,
10/08/2023
Morgan Sindall Construction's North West team has announced the start of construction of a new veterinary school on behalf of University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The project, which entails the partial refurbishment of a current building and the creation of the four-storey structure on UCLan's
10/08/2023
A number of housing developments in Essex from 3A Projects, have been secured with bespoke financial support from Shawbrook. Shawbrook and 3A Projects Ltd were first introduced in 2019, with the former supporting 3A with funding for an initial development of new build homes in Takeley, Essex. The T
10/08/2023
A new global energy security conference, bringing together countries from around the world to shore up critical energy supplies and make the system more resilient to shocks, is to be hosted in the UK in 2024. Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps will invite senior government ministers and industr
10/08/2023
Ministers have held a roundtable discussion with stakeholders to discuss how to progress improvements in River Deben. Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey and Water Minister Rebecca Pow met with local community groups, environmental regulators, farming representatives, water company representatives
10/08/2023
UBS Asset Management and Reef Group have received approval to develop one of Europe's largest life science campuses in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The decision from Stevenage Borough Council's planning committee paves the way for the new Life Sciences hub to be delivered alongside GSK's existing Glo
10/08/2023
Work to replace St Margaret Street Bridge in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, has been extended until the end of November following a number of technical challenges. The bridge, located to the east of Bradford on Avon railway station, is being replaced due to its condition, which means it wasn't econom
10/08/2023
Esh Construction has been appointed as design and build contractor to develop a new headquarters for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Dunedin House, situated in Clear Water Business Park on the Thornaby bank of the Tees, will undergo a major programme of remodelling and refurbishment to provide a
10/08/2023
Homeowners with small bathrooms are looking to make the most of every inch of their space, according to research from the UK's leading online radiator supplier – UK Radiators. Data from Pinterest shows that searches for small bathroom renovation ideas are soaring over the last month, with the term
09/08/2023
International consultancy and construction company, Mace, has been appointed to the Department for Transport's (DfT) STARThree Framework, securing 'prime' status across a host of consultancy service packages. The STARThree Framework – valued at £600 million – brings in suppliers who can provide DfT
09/08/2023
Kier has been awarded a £20 million contract for the refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre on behalf of Trafford Council. The project was procured through the Northwest Construction Hub Framework and will include considerable upgrades to the existing centre as well as a new extension which wil
09/08/2023
Kane have secured a £30 million design and build contract with John Sisk & Sons to deliver the MEP installation at Great Wolf Lodge Resort in Bicester, close to Oxford. Great Wolf Lodge Resort, an American brand, is the first of its kind in the UK and consists of a 504-bedroom hotel, a large ground
09/08/2023
The British Property Federation (BPF) has called on the government to urgently publish a response to the 2021 consultation on new minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial property owners. The BPF has said that the property sector is already investing heavily and working together to
09/08/2023
Construction and fit out contractor, Gilbert-Ash, has been appointed as the main contractor to develop the first citizenM hotel in Ireland, the citizenM Dublin St Patrick's, Molyneux House on Bride Street in Dublin has a long and varied past including spells as a Huguenot Church, a bird market and
09/08/2023
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has called for clarity regarding the timetable for policy announcements on the future of construction product regulation to enable the whole construction supply chain to prepare for changes in the current regime. The CLC has made the call following a govern
09/08/2023
Galliford Try has been shortlisted for a number of categories at this year's UK Façade Awards for its Alder Hey Catkin Centre & Sunflower House, BOHO X and Swan School projects. The Façade Awards, created by Roofing, Cladding & Insulation (RCI) magazine, celebrates the achievements of façade contra
09/08/2023
When an employee is exposed to the risk of working at height an appropriate fall arrest system is required. Working at height as defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is considered any work in any place where, if precautions are not taken, a person could fall a distance liable to cause
08/08/2023
Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) has announced the appointment of energy and regeneration specialist, Equans, to undertake an upgrade and investment programme at the Paragon estate in Brentford. It means work can start on bringing 1,000 homes back into use between 2025 and 2026 and restoring a local comm
08/08/2023
Specialist investor, developer and operator for the science and innovation sector, Mission Street has 'topped out' its latest project in central Oxford. Mission Street, as part of a joint venture with BGO that is delivering over 1.2 million square feet of lab and office space in key strategic UKlo
08/08/2023
Balfour Beatty has welcomed the announcement of their inclusion as one of ten preferred bidders on SSEN Transmission's £10 billion Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework, responsible for delivering the onshore transmission infrastructure within SSEN's 'Pathway to 2030' networ
08/08/2023
US full-service engineering firm DeSimone Consulting Engineering has announced the acquisition of structural engineering firm, DP Squared Ltd. The latest acquisition builds upon the company's United Kingdom headquarters in central London. Stephen DeSimone, Chairman and CEO of DeSimone Consulting
08/08/2023
SSE Renewables has announced that construction work has begun on a new 31MW solar project at Littleton Pastures in Worchester. SSE Renewables' Solar and Battery division has appointed Spanish developer Grupotec as the civil contractor for the construction work at the site near Evesham. SSE recentl
08/08/2023
The government has announced a new £6 million fund to deliver air quality improvement projects across the UK. The annual Air Quality Grant helps councils develop and implement measures to benefit schools, businesses and communities and reduce the impact of air pollution on people's health. Since 20
08/08/2023
Greensquares take pride in their expertise in transforming ordinary spaces into captivating outdoor living areas that enhance your lifestyle and grant you the ultimate relaxation you deserve. Their mission is to create outdoor living spaces that become a source of joy rather than stress, offering
07/08/2023
Global real estate developer, Hines, has submitted a planning application for a mixed-use project to develop 18 Blackfriars Road, Bankside, London. The site sits in close proximity to the River Thames and is set among some of London's best loved cultural institutions including the Tate Modern, Nati
07/08/2023
Ardmore has announced the start of construction work on the redevelopment of former Carrington Street NCP car park in Mayfair. As part of the landmark mixed-use scheme, Ardmore will deliver 30 super-prime residential units and luxurious private amenities, a 2,400sqm art gallery and 5,000sqm of high
07/08/2023
Wates has been appointed by Places for People to upgrade thousands of homes across the central and north east as part of a £104 million major works investment framework. The national programme is managed through six regions, with Wates the only contractor to manage two regions. Its teams will deliv
07/08/2023
Network Rail engineers are urgently redesigning Warwick station's multi-million-pound accessibility upgrades after an unexpected discovery which forced work to stop. Network Rail was midway through the work to install new lift shafts down into the station's subway to provide step-free access to bot
07/08/2023
BRICOFLOR has specialised in the retail of wallpaper, carpet tiles, vinyl and other flooring options since 1970. We can draw on over 50 years of experience in the home renovation industry. Since 2006 we have moved into the online market, offering our services internationally to both commercial and
07/08/2023
Construction firm Kier has been selected by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust (UHB) to deliver a three-year programme of capital works, with the aim of achieving a modern, contemporary, and clinically efficient estate by 2026. Following on from the success of the £97 million Heartlands
07/08/2023
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced leading infrastructure solutions company, Costain, as one of the key suppliers on the department's latest Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STAR Three) Framework. This framework, worth up to £600m in tota
07/08/2023
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the speaker line-up and agenda for the CPA Conference, taking place on Thursday 9th November 2023. The CPA Conference 2023, with the theme of 'Facing the Challenges in the Plant-hire Sector', is being held in association with headline spon
07/08/2023
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, saving money and ensuring workplace safety have become top priorities for organisations of all sizes. That's where One Stop for Safety Limited comes in. With over 30 years of experience of supplying Workplace Safety products and based i
04/08/2023
SSE has announced that work has begun on the installation of the first of 277 turbines at the world's largest offshore wind farm, marking a major advance in the industry and speeding up the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy system. The 260m tall turbines – which are almost twice the heigh
04/08/2023
BAM has launched a £37.4 million cliff resilience project on behalf of Network Rail, designed to protect an iconic coastal railway line for future generations. Following BAM's successful delivery of Dawlish sea wall, the team's focus will move to cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe, further increas
04/08/2023
City of Wolverhampton Council has announced the establishment of a new housing development framework to speed up the delivery of new council homes on sites across the city. The framework will be supported by £109 million from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget, with further provision allowed
04/08/2023
Costain Group is accelerating its ESG ambitions after securing a £85 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility coordinated by HSBC and Lloyds Bank. National Westminster Bank and Crédit Industriel et Commercial are the other participants in the sustainability-linked facility. The bus
04/08/2023
Balfour Beatty VINCI have worked around the clock to move HS2's huge 5,600 tonne bridge into place under the Coventry to Leamington Spa railway in Warwickshire. The operation to slide the 22 metres long and 11 metres wide bridge into position took 5.5 hours and was completed 27 hours ahead of sche
04/08/2023
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets has officially opened 17 new council homes developed by Bouygues UK. Locksley D is the fourth new-build affordable housing development that Bouygues UK has delivered within Tower Hamlets, with the previous three sites, Locksley A, Jubilee Street and Baroness Road, complet
04/08/2023
Dexion Anglia Ltd were approached to review the customers new storage depot in Kings Lynn. Being very local we assisted quickly and provided two options on how best to maximise the space with a target of 10,000 locations. After many tweaks to suit the customer needs, a final CAD design was settled
04/08/2023
We were pleased to be able to assist many of our Clients in obtaining their first Ecovadis rating recently and also help them become Avetta members, enabling them to join Amazons vendor list. EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence and collabor
03/08/2023
Urban Developments (York) Ltd, supported by local sub-contractors, is to develop a 40-home development in the village of Church Warsop in Mansfield. The company recently secured Reserved Matters planning permission for the scheme which includes 26 semi-detached two-bed houses, eight terraced two-be
03/08/2023
Heathrow Airport phas teamed up with Ecocem and Cemex to support the airport's net-zero ambitions. In 2019, Heathrow commissioned the Building Research Establishment[1] to review construction materials to reduce emissions and as such Ecocem and global building materials supplier Cemex were selected
03/08/2023
Construction of a temporary bridge in Kibworth, Leicestershire, has while essential work to adapt the existing bridge takes place, paving the way for a fully electrified railway between Kettering and Wigston. School Road bridge will be demolished this Autumn, before being reconstructed to provide
03/08/2023
Step on Safety has completed work at the VIRTUS London11 Data Centre in Slough, installing a series of access platforms and walkways for Skanska – the contractors appointed the £53 million project back in 2021. The facility is part of the VIRTUS Data Centre Campus, with LONDON11 designed to deliver
03/08/2023
Cygnet Resources has been awarded the on-site Industrial Cleaning Contract at the MVV Energy From Waste Facility in Dundee. This significant contract represents a major milestone for our company and showcases our capabilities as a credible Industrial Services provider across the UK. We are honoure
03/08/2023
Work on a major green public realm and streetscape project, which surrounds the Mea Park neighbourhood at Peel L&P's Wirral Waters, has been complete. The Greenway, which forms part of the Liverpool City Region Freeport and runs along the north side of Beaufort Road and the east side of Wallasey Br
03/08/2023
The Shikara bath from Renaissance at Home exudes luxury and opulence from its every curve. Boasting a low-slung roll top bath with gentle sloping slides, the Shikara takes centre stage wherever it is placed thanks to its wide and swooping double-skirted plinth. If ever a tub encouraged soaking, th
03/08/2023
When choosing someone to design your building, it is essential that they have experience in similar projects and more importantly that they carry Professional Indemnity Insurance. Qualifications, experience and expertise will vary from person to person, so individuals should be considered on their o
02/08/2023
Bouygues UK has been announced as lead contractor to deliver and enhance the student accommodation facilities across two campuses of the University of Chichester. The University's primary objective is to create new accommodation and refurbish the existing accommodation to meet demand but also provi
02/08/2023
Social housing across Birmingham is set to benefit following the announcement of the City Council and the Retrofit Academy, to accelerate the development of the green workforce and infrastructure. This skills boost for the city follows the receipt of £24.8m from the government's Social Housing Deca
02/08/2023
Drax has project the White Rose of York onto one of the county's most iconic landmarks, a 350ft tall cooling tower, to celebrate Yorkshire Day and mark the firm's commitment to the region. Drax Power Station is the UK's single-largest renewable power generator, producing enough renewable electricit
02/08/2023
Global real estate advisor, CBRE has announced the appointment of its new Director of Residential Capital Markets and Investment Properties Team in Birmingham, Hannah Badger. Hannah joins CBRE from Knight Frank, where she was a partner in the residential investment team. While at Knight Frank, Han
02/08/2023
When it comes to flooring options, cork is making a significant impact in the world of interior design. Renowned for its natural beauty, eco-friendliness, and exceptional durability, cork flooring is becoming an increasingly popular choice among homeowners in the UK. Offering many advantages, here
02/08/2023
With mortgage rates reaching a 15-year high and interest rates spiralling upward, purchasing a new home has become a fantasy for many people across the UK. Despite the disheartening housing market, some areas across England continue to sell new homes at an exciting rate, making them some of the cou
02/08/2023
Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon have facilitated a work experience week for students from Eggbuckland Community College. Persimmon worked with the College to coordinate a programme of activities that would give around 20 students an experience of the construction sector and some of the role
01/08/2023
VolkerFitzpatrick has been awarded a £19 million contract by Guildford Borough Council to design and build a much-needed highway crossing over a rail line in Surrey. The Ash Road Bridge project will allow the closure of a level crossing on the A323 Guildford Road that has been assessed by Network R
01/08/2023
Urban Group has been awarded the £7.85 million contract for Callington Road Hospital improvement works. The 18-month project in Bristol will see Urban Group deliver improvements to four buildings on the site. Interior works will include reconfiguration of the space, as well as the installation of
01/08/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has announced that a £2.6 million programme of works to upgrade the electricity infrastructure in the Dorset village of Charminster will get underway on Monday 28 August. Due to be completed in March 2024, the upgrade project will see the replacemen
01/08/2023
The Keller Group has achieved record performance in the first half of 2023, with a 6% increase in revenue to over £1.4 million. Announcing its results for the half year ending 30 June, 2023, the geotechnical specialist contractor, highlighted how the year will be underpinned by a strong order book
01/08/2023
The University of Nottingham has appointed Henry Brothers Construction for the redevelopment of Castle Meadow Campus (CMC). The construction firm has been awarded a £7 million contract to remodel and refurbish two of seven buildings on the 3.75 hectare site – preparing them for future occupation.
01/08/2023
GT3 Architects, an award-winning UK practice, has announced an innovative partnership with US-based global design firm Sasaki to create a strategic alliance, bringing together the skills and global expertise of more than 400 design specialists. The partnership aims to bring international perspecti
01/08/2023
Go Geothermal has expressed their pride at being short-listed for the prestigious National ACR & Heat Pump Awards, in recognition of their impact in the heat pump industry. The County Durham-based firm was one of just five short-listed candidates in the category of Best Wholesaler/Distributor in th
01/08/2023
Rostek-UK has provided cradle user training at Great Arthur House, a Grade II Listed building at the centre of the Golden Estates. This council housing development complex was built on the northern edge of the City of London, an area devastated by bombing during World War II. The 17-floor building
