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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for June 2016
30/06/2016
The Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 (FM2) project in West Yorkshire has been given the go-ahead by SSE. Construction work is expected to begin later this year after it was awarded planning consent by the Secretary of State in October 2015. The project will be developed next to the recently completed FM1 p
30/06/2016
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has selected Mott McDonald to carry out a study to create a new integrated public transport hub. The hub aims to provide both residents and visitors with links between the city's airport, Birmingham Interchange HS2 station and landmarks such as the NEC, Genting
30/06/2016
A coach firm based in Wrexham has been fined for repeatedly failing to comply with legal notices to get its lifting equipment thoroughly examined. GHA Coaches Limited was fined a total of £90,000 and ordered to pay costs of £3,068 at Mold Magistrates' Court. The firm failed to have its lifting equ
30/06/2016
A decision has been delayed over the development of a third runway at Heathrow Airport, the Transport Secretary has confirmed. Mr Patrick McLoughlin said the decision will not be made until "October at the earliest". An announcement was expected to be made this summer, but after Britain decided to
30/06/2016
Construction firm J Tomlinson has signed a deal with one of Derby's major business parks. LCR, the owners of RTC Business Park, appointed the company to carry out a number of refurbishments, mechanical & electrical engineering installations, and demolition work at park. J Tomlinson has been select
30/06/2016
Plans to boost recycling rates in Manchester have been announced. Manchester City Council's plans will see households' current 240-litre capacity black bins replaced by new 140-litre grey bins. The council estimates the change will save £2.4 million every year in waste disposal costs, through incr
30/06/2016
A waste firm in Wakefield has had its environmental permit revoked for failing to comply with regulations. Noble Waste Treatment Ltd had its permit revoked by the Environment Agency following a series of breaches of permit conditions. This means the firm can no longer operate its waste transfer fa
30/06/2016
The number of boilers being stolen from vacant council homes in Sheffield has dramatically reduced, according to the council. Following a joint venture by Sheffield City Council and police the number of boiler thefts have decreased by 70 per cent. In 2013 Sheffield City Council reported that 209 c
29/06/2016
Stanhope and Mitsui Fudosan has appointed a fit-out contract to Como. The firm has been appointed to deliver the Cat A fit-out of the 24 floors at One Angel Court, located in the Bank Conservation Area in the heart of the City of London. The work, which will begin work this month, includes archite
29/06/2016
Commercial and residential property services firm, JLL, has awarded Interserve a £60 million contract. Interserve has been selected to provide integrated facilities services at 18 shopping centres managed by JLL across the UK. Over 300 people will TUPE transfer to Interserve to deliver cleaning, se
29/06/2016
Work on a £1.1 million project for the University of Exeter has been completed. Contractors Morgan Sindall carried out the work to transform a biosciences building which included the refurbishment of the Hatherly Laboratory Building on the university’s Streatham Campus. Faithful+Gould delivered th
29/06/2016
Isos Housing has started building work on a new £1.5 million development in South Tyneside. The mixed development of 11 family homes and bungalows in Boldon Colliery is on the site of former local authority garages and a day centre next to Wilfred Street in the village. Isos has worked with South
29/06/2016
The Welsh Government has confirmed it is to fund a masterplan to create a new Wellness and Life Science Village in Llanelli. It has also agreed to vary the terms of the Llanelli Coast Joint Venture agreement with Carmarthenshire County Council to formally include the proposed development, subject t
29/06/2016
Wates Construction has started building work to convert former council offices into a hospice in Devizes, Wiltshire. The first stage of work, at the site of the new Julia's House Wiltshire Children's Hospice, includes internal alterations to create a large central activity area, sensory and therapy
29/06/2016
A triple decker roundabout is to be developed in North Tyneside following plans to upgrade the A19/A1058 Coast Road junction. Contractors for Highways England will be lowering the A19 beneath the existing A1058 Coast Road and roundabout, which will reduce congestion and improve the reliability of p
29/06/2016
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28/06/2016
The HS2 high speed rail project has been hit with an "unrealistic timetable", according to the National Audit Office (NAO). Amyas Morse, Head of the NAO, said: "HS2 is a large, complex and ambitious programme which is facing cost and time pressures. The unrealistic timetable set for HS2 Ltd by the
28/06/2016
Work to refurbish Loughborough University's S Building has started. Contractors G F Tomlinson were selected to carry out the work which includes a complete refurbishment of the existing ground floor layout and construction of new mezzanine levels within the existing double height space to maximise
28/06/2016
Willmott Dixon has cancelled the sale of its Support Services division. The firm invited offers for its business in February, however the firm said the Group would remain the best environment within which to grow and prosper. Rick Willmott, Group Chief Executive, said: "While considerable interest
28/06/2016
Kier Construction has been selected to restore the Mackintosh Building at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA). The £25 million contract will provide full construction management services to deliver the entire restoration project which will be structured over two main phases. Starting in July 2016 the
28/06/2016
Significant progress is being made to develop a new cycle path in Chesterfield. A new 30-metre span bridge for pedestrians and bikes has been lifted into place over Hollis Lane next to the railway line which will provide a direct route from the station across a series of new and refurbished bridges
28/06/2016
Ground Developments has appointed piling industry expert Stuart Cain to lead its new larger piling division. The firm plans to expand the division after a "solid" start to the year with the firm's announcement of both new premises and a £1 million investment in plant earlier this year. Mr Cain has
28/06/2016
Civil engineering and infrastructure specialist firm Barhale has appointed Matthew Behan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Behan, who will take up the role on 01 August, after almost five years as Group CFO and Interim CEO of J Murphy & Sons where he was a Main Board Director. Previousl
28/06/2016
Surrey County Council has released images of new homes for people with autism. The new homes, for ten young adults, will be located at Alfold, near Cranleigh. Plans were signed off by the Cabinet to tear down the current buildings at Lindon Farm and replace them with seven flats and an activity ce
27/06/2016
Currie & Brown has acquired Sweett Group for £29 million. Sweett Shareholders will be entitled to receive 42p in cash for each Sweett Currie & Brown believes that it can generate cost-savings, principally through the intended delisting of Sweett and the rationalisation of property, back office an
27/06/2016
Planning has been approved for a new regeneration scheme in Lea Bridge in East London, set to create 300 new homes. Lea Bridge is best known for its new station, first opened in 1840 but closed almost 150 years later in 1985. Hill's new development will be the first large scale new residential de
27/06/2016
Refurbishment work has is to start at Heaton Park in Manchester. The full refurbishment is expected to be completed by the end of August. The centrepiece of the development will replace the iconic tower slide with a new UFO-style piece that will incorporate the current high slide. An addition to
27/06/2016
Turner & Townsend has acquired Suiko. Suiko is a pioneer in lean management and has helped a range of global retail, manufacturing and construction companies to cut waste and boost efficiency. The acquisition will broaden the company's programme management expertise, and help its clients to embed
27/06/2016
Highways England has started work to repair a hole on the A1 near Gateshead. The void, of at least 140 cubic metres, extends beyond the area cut into the road surface. Road users intending to travel north or southbound on the A1 near Newcastle and Gateshead are advised to expect delays as urgent w
27/06/2016
Swansea University has selected Willmott Dixon for the preconstruction stage of its world-class computer science facility. The £31 million Computational Foundry at the university's new Bay Campus will become a beacon for research collaborations, attracting leading academics from around the world to
27/06/2016
The former Wolverhampton Environment Centre site is to be transformed. The land off Westacre Crescent currently consists of four large derelict glass houses, areas for plant growing and a bungalow, and is not viable to bring back into use. The proposal is to develop up to 14 two, three and four be
27/06/2016
Ms Amanda Clack has been appointed as the President of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Ms Clack is a Partner at Ernst & Young, and is Head of Infrastructure (Advisory), leading on infrastructure across government and the private sector. She will work with RICS teams around the
24/06/2016
Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor (BWSC) has began working on a new £140 million biomass facility in Kent. The renewable energy plant will generate power and heat requirements for Discovery Park in Sandwich. Around 300 construction jobs will be created by the project, with biomass fuel sou
24/06/2016
Over £6.1 billion of UK construction contracts were awarded during May, it has been announced. According to industry analysts Barbour ABI, the figure represents an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2015. Scotland was the top region for construction contract value in May, helped by the com
24/06/2016
Morgan Sindall has won an £8 million manufacturing contract for the Northern Line Extension project in Battersea. The company's specialist Ridham Precast Facility will begin making bespoke concrete segments which slot together to form tunnel rings from July. The order has been placed by FLO, the F
24/06/2016
The next few years will bring "unprecedented challenges" to the construction sector, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). In the wake of the Brexit result, the FMB stated the industry skills crisis could worsen unless a new system of immigration is set up allowing migrant workers t
24/06/2016
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has stated the vote to leave the European Union may discourage long term investment in the UK's infrastructure. The organisation called for Ministers to remain calm following a Brexit victory in the referendum this morning, 24 June. CECA Head of
24/06/2016
The UK must continue to be involved in the Internal Energy Market (IEM) following its exit from the European Union, according to SSE. The Scottish energy company said it agrees with the UK Government that collaborating with other European countries on energy matters "is important for UK consumers".
24/06/2016
An unregistered gas fitter has received a suspended prison sentence after fitting central heating boilers at two houses in Greater Manchester. Christopher Dignam of Kenyon Lane, Middleton, Manchester, pleaded guilty to two breaches of Regulations 3(3), and for breaching 3(7) and 26(1) of the Gas Sa
24/06/2016
Liberty Industries Group has appointed Michael Horan as its Managing Director (MD) of Liberty Performance Steels. The move is part of the company's plans to expand its UK operations. With over 25 years' experience in the steel industry, Mr Horan previously worked at Tata Steel Europe and held seni
24/06/2016
Work is due to begin on a railway upgrade project in the West Midlands. The scheme near Dorridge is part of Network Rail's £40 billion Railway Upgrade Plan. The project involves removing track and replacing railway/ballast during coming weekends up until Monday, 08 August. Martin Ball, Area Direc
24/06/2016
Yorkshire Water is due to begin repairing a water main near Bradford later today, 24 June. Contractors will carry out essential repairs on Chain Bar roundabout at junction 26 of the M62 from 8pm tonight until 6am on Tuesday, 28 June. Project Manager Esref Ulas said: "We understand that this work i
23/06/2016
Lovell has began building work on a £320 million regeneration programme in south-east London The housing developer will create 1,500 homes across the Connaught, Morris Walk and Maryon Road/Grove housing estates in Woolwich. Following the completion of demolition work at Connaught, representatives
23/06/2016
Around 400,000 construction workers covered by the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) are to receive a pay rise next month, it has been announced. Rates will increase 2.5% from 25 July 2016, and then by a further 2.75% in June 2017. The improved two-year deal has been reached following neg
23/06/2016
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has approved plans for an £18 million tram extension project in Wolverhampton. The Midland Metro scheme forms part of a wider £120m redevelopment in the city centre and is due to be completed in 2019. The project will be carried out by the transport arm of We
23/06/2016
Plans have been approved for a major regeneration scheme in London. Designed by Pollard Thomas Edwards Architects, house builder Hill will create 300 new homes at Lea Bridge in the east of the city. The scheme will be the first large-scale residential development in the area since the station reop
23/06/2016
Costain is to expand the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on its development sites. The 'drones' have typically been used on several contracts for a variety of uses, including inspecting existing structures and surveying large areas with standard cameras or specialised measurement devices. P
23/06/2016
The UK's office construction sector has increased during the first quarter of 2016 with over £2 billion in contracts awarded so far this year. Industry analysts Barbour ABI said the figure is at its highest since eight years ago, with contract awards including six major developments worth over £50
23/06/2016
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has appointed Sir Edward Lister as its new chairman. Over the past five years, Sir Edward has been London's Deputy Mayor for policy and planning and chief of staff at the Greater London Authority (GLA). His work included increasing public land disposals and d
23/06/2016
Plans have been approved for a £90 million road infrastructure project in Cheshire East. The 5.7km Congleton link road scheme aims to unlock the potential for new homes and create 3,400 jobs. In addition, it will boost connectivity to other major towns and the motorway network as well as improving
23/06/2016
Planning has been refused for a mixed-use development on green belt land in London. City Mayor Sadiq Khan rejected proposals for the three-storey football stadium and block of flats in Flamingo Park Club, Chislehurst after deciding the project could harm open green space. Bromley Council had previ
23/06/2016
The railway between Manchester and Buxton is to reopen this weekend, Network Rail has announced. Engineers have been carrying out emergency repair work after heavy rain dislodged around 6,000 tonnes of material and caused the route to become unsafe for passing trains. Repair work has included rebu
22/06/2016
Plans have been submitted for the second phase of a major office development project in Manchester. English Cities Fund (ECf), a joint venture between Muse Developments, Legal and General and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA, has handed in proposals to build Two New Bailey Square following the
22/06/2016
Police are appealing for information after a group of youths threw rocks at Costain workers in Dover. The company has been carrying out a £44.5 million project to rebuild the Dover to Folkestone railway after damage was found to a stretch of track above Shakespeare Beach last Christmas. However, w
22/06/2016
Planning has been approved for a £100 million office development project in Bristol. Property developer Ashfield Land has handed in proposals to build a 200,000 sq ft office development opposite Bristol Parkway Station. 'The Approach' scheme includes creating a sustainable, flexible space for corp
22/06/2016
Work is underway on a £13 million school academy project in Blackpool. Morgan Sindall has been appointed to redevelop South Shore Academy on St Anne's Road. The project is one of 12 schools being rebuilt by the company under the Education Funding Agency's (EFA) Priority School Building Programme (
22/06/2016
The University of Wolverhampton is due to begin the tender process for a £20 million redevelopment project in the centre of the city. The old Springfield Brewery site has been purchased by the University to be transformed into a new home for its School of Architecture and Built Environment (SOABE)
22/06/2016
Property consultancy Gleeds has selected Ian Wildgoose as its director of project management. With over 35 years' experience in the construction industry, Mr Wildgoose will support the company's existing project management division based at Gleeds' headquarters in London, as well managing operation
22/06/2016
Breedon Aggregates has revealed the committee team to lead its enlarged group following the merger with Hope Construction Materials. Chief Executive Pat Ward said the company's pre-acquisition integration planning "is on track" and the £336 million takeover is due to be completed later this summer.
22/06/2016
Building materials supplier Aggregate Industries UK has signed a new five-year strategic partnership contract with Eddie Stobart. The agreement will see logistics for Aggregate Industries' Concrete Products division transfer to Eddie Stobart's manufacturing and industrial business unit from October
22/06/2016
IBI Group has been selected to help design a regeneration 'masterplan' for West Runcorn in Halton. The architects will work alongside Mott MacDonald and property consultants BE Group to produce a plan/transport strategy for key areas such as Runcorn, Port Runcorn, Inovyn and Eastern Point/ Ashville
22/06/2016
A programme of resurfacing work is due to begin this month on the A36, Highways England has announced. Workers will begin repairing the northbound and southbound lanes of the Warminster road between Church Lane, Monkton Combe and the Midford Lane/Church Lane junction at Limpley Stoke from Monday, 2
21/06/2016
Atkins has secured a deal to turn a £26 billion project into one of the most environmentally sustainable urban developments in the UK. The Old Oak and Park Royal (OOPR) scheme is planned to create over 25,500 new homes and generate 65,000 jobs. As one of the biggest projects of its kind in Europe,
21/06/2016
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is backing an industry campaign to recruit armed forces personnel into the construction industry. With 230,000 new recruits needed in the sector by 2020, the 'BuildForce' drive aims to raise awareness of careers in the industry for ex-service personnel and
21/06/2016
Plans have been approved to redevelop a former shopping centre in Oxford. Mace is proposing to create a mixed-use development at the West Way Shopping Centre site in Botley, with work due to start in early 2017. Designed by architects Make, features of the 'West Way Place' project includes creatin
21/06/2016
Galliford Try has completed a new footbridge project for Network Rail in Lincoln. The modern structure on High Street is due to be officially opened by Lincoln MP Karl McCartney and Network Rail's route enhancements manager Stephen Hind at 11am on Friday, 24 June. The new bridge features lifts and
21/06/2016
Dong Energy has revealed plans to build a new wind farm operations and maintenance (O&M) facility in Merseyside. The 1,800 sq m development is being built in Kings Wharf, Seacombe and is due to be completed in mid-2017. Consisting of a new office and warehouse building, the site will serve the Bur
21/06/2016
Plans are set to be approved for a new council-owned housing company in Liverpool. Councillors will discuss proposals to establish the local authority-operated company on Friday, 24 June. The new firm will aim to help thousands of people onto the property ladder by developing houses on council-own
21/06/2016
Vinci Construction has built an aluminium weather envelope around two nuclear reactors in Bradwell. The nuclear site is located close to the Essex coastline and is currently undergoing an accelerated decommissioning programme, which will see it become the first reactor site in the UK to enter Care
21/06/2016
VolkerWessels UK has revealed plans to expand its head office in Hertfordshire. The company, which has an annual turnover of £850 million, is due to launch a planning consultation over proposals to extend its Hoddesdon head office. With around 300 staff based at its head office and around 2,500 in
20/06/2016
Wates Construction has began building a new luxury retirement village in Worcestershire. The new Audley Ellerslie development is being built in Great Malvern for Audley Retirement. The project involves renovating three Victorian mansions, one of which is Grade II listed, to create 101 one, two and
20/06/2016
The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) has revealed industry employers plan to reduce investment in other areas of their business to cover costs on the new Apprenticeship Levy. In its 'Employer views on the Apprenticeship Levy' report, CIPD stated 36% of employers will reduce
20/06/2016
Keepmoat has began building a new 'affordable' housing development in Weston-Super-Mare. A total of 35 new homes will be built in Wellsea Grove for social housing provider Stonewater. The project will contribute towards North Somerset Council's target to provide 150 'affordable' homes each year.
20/06/2016
Stonewater has began work on a new 'affordable' housing development in Oxfordshire. The 153-home project is being delivered in partnership with Cherwell District Council and developers Bellway Homes at Hanwell View, Banbury. The four-year scheme is being built in phases, with the first stage due f
20/06/2016
Osborne has strengthened its senior team by appointing James Everson as its Supplier Relationship Manager into Property Services. In his new role, Mr Everson will further develop supply chain relationships to ensure partnerships reach their full potential. Starting his industry career as a 17-year
20/06/2016
A new pedestrian and cycleway has been unveiled in London. The 9km Quietway 1 passes through four city boroughs and includes a number of improvements such as a new 750 metre pedestrian/cycle link connecting South Bermondsey station and the Surrey Canal Road path. Improved crossing facilities have
20/06/2016
A £1.5 million bridge maintenance project has been completed ahead of schedule in Suffolk. Workers replaced vital bridge joints on the Hill House viaduct between junctions 49 and 50 of the A14. The project began in March and was scheduled to be completed in July. Karl Brooks, Project Manager, sai
20/06/2016
Lovell Homes is underway with work on a new housing development in Norwich. Lovell Homes will build 57 homes for sale and 10 'affordable' apartments/bungalows at Eversley Road in Hellesdon. The Firs Park development will be built on a former tile distribution warehouse brownfield site and is due t
20/06/2016
Work is due to begin on installing an overhead gantry on the M1 motorway near Sheffield. Contractors will begin erecting the 30-tonne structure between 9pm – 6am from tonight, 20 June. The project is part of a £106 million smart motorway scheme between junction 32 of the M1 at Rotherham and juncti
20/06/2016
Network Rail has completed the first phase of a £4 million railway station rebuild project in south east London. The first of five consecutive weekends of work began over the 11 – 12 June, with the scheme scheduled to be completed over the 09 – 10 July. Features include redesigning the junction so
17/06/2016
Atkins has secured a £3 million contract with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. The consultancy will deliver a range of technical services to support the water utility company's clean water network. The contract, which runs from July 2016 until 2019, includes: modelling and identification of water servi
17/06/2016
Planning has been approved to build 660 new homes on derelict land in Kent. Developer U+I will deliver the housing in partnership with Quinn Estates and private rented sector (PRS) specialist Neighbour at the former Powergen site at Victoria Way in Ashford. In addition, new public realm and a cafe
17/06/2016
ISG has secured a £10 million contract to deliver a Level 2 Building Information Modelling (BIM) project for Asda. The 35,000 sq ft store will be built on the suite of a former multi-occupancy retail development in Clacton-on-Sea. ISG was appointed to Asda's global BIM steering group in 2014. Foll
17/06/2016
The world's tallest and longest tunnel slide is due to open next week in London. The structure at the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower will be unveiled at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Friday, 24 June. The slide, which is 178 metres long and 76 metres high, is made from 800mm diameter by 3mm thick
17/06/2016
Labour politician Chris Leslie has urged more people to join the construction industry as over 230,000 new jobs are set to be created over the next five years. Mr Leslie, MP for Nottingham East, made the call during a visit to the Nottingham Biosciences Centre on Wednesday, 15 June. The visit was
17/06/2016
Work is due to begin on a £5 million project to repair the Gravelly Hill Interchange in Birmingham. Engineers will begin repairing and renewing the waterproofing of 'Spaghetti Junction' on Monday, 27 June. The 24-week project at M6 junction 6 and on the A38(M) Aston Expressway involves overnight w
17/06/2016
Network Rail is due to begin a railway bridge upgrade project in Cornwall. Engineers will carry out improvement works at the Saveock bridge in Truro to ensure the structure remains safe for users. Features include removing the carriageway and existing bridge deck; the diversion of utility services
17/06/2016
Major retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched a new community energy scheme with renewable organisation Energy4All. The M&S Energy Society encourages members to invest between £100 and £100,000 to install solar panels on nine M&S stores, with a targeted interest rate of 5%. The initiative is
17/06/2016
Union UCATT has accused the Government of an "astonishing act of hypocrisy" by rejecting plans to build 94 new homes in Ipswich. The council secured planning permission to develop the mix of social and 'affordable' at Ravenswood in 2014. However,
17/06/2016
After a very successful 2015, Watson & Hillhouse has recently made major investments in new piling equipment to complement its existing hire fleet. The fleet of large vibro hammers has been joined by a PVE 82M vibratory hammer which weighs approx. 11 tonnes, but has 2570 kN of centrifugal force giv
16/06/2016
Legal & General (L&G) has signed a deal with Newcastle University to supports its £350 million Newcastle Science Central regeneration project. The firm will provide £65m to fund the completion of two key buildings covering 200,000 sq ft of Grade A office space. In addition, the investment will ope
16/06/2016
Work is underway to refurbish a former council office building in Birmingham. Morgan Sindall will redevelop Erdington's Civic House into an adult education centre as part of the Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES). The contract was awarded to the firm due to its place on the Constructing Wes
16/06/2016
New research has revealed 42% of Scottish landlords are intending to vote 'Remain' in the upcoming European Union (EU) Referendum on 23 June. While 30% of Scottish landlords are leaning towards a 'Leave' vote, findings by the National Landlords Association (NLA) states one in three (30%) UK landlor
16/06/2016
The Welsh Government must commit to how much funding it will provide towards construction apprenticeships over the next five years. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) said the sector is uncertain over how much finance will be invested back into training and skills once the UK-wide apprenticesh
16/06/2016
Aarsleff Ground Engineering has selected Graeme Spencer as its new Commercial Manager. With over 30 years' experience in the sector, Mr Spencer will be responsible for supporting the commercial department including with estimations and securing new contracts. Previously, he worked at Faithful & Go
16/06/2016
Engineers have began work to repair a section of railway between Buxton and Manchester. Up to 6,000 tonnes of material was washed away from the track after flash floods on 12 and 13 June. Workers will rebuild a section of embankment as well as replace track and ballast near Middlewood station. In
16/06/2016
Engineering consultancy Atkins has reached its 8% operating margin target and reported "strong growth" in the year to March. The company revealed revenue was up 6% to £1.86 billion (2015: £1.76 billion) while underlying profit rose 10.5%. In addition, the Group's pre-tax profits reached £131.1 mil
16/06/2016
Retired Welsh rugby player Jonathan Davies has been appointed as Director of Stadia and Leisure at Andrew Scott Ltd. The civil engineering company said it will use Mr Davies' experience as it looks to expand within the leisure sector. Mark Bowen, Managing Director at Andrew Scott, said: "It is a g
16/06/2016
An unregistered gas fitter has received a suspended prison sentence for carrying out work at a property in Staffordshire. Alan Nicholas Price, 57, from Pelsall, Walsall, pleaded guilty to breaching Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations at Stafford Crown Court. He was given a nine-month pri
16/06/2016
Network Rail has awarded a Principal Contractor Licence (PCL) to Lanes Group subsidiary UKDN Waterflow. For over 15 years, the drainage company has worked on Network Rail's maintenance units as a tier one operator and will now be eligible to manage larger investment projects. In addition, Lanes Gr
15/06/2016
The Government has rejected plans to build 94 'affordable' homes in Ipswich due to the development containing a lack of housing for sale. The decision by Communities Secretary Greg Clark was met with "astonishment" by the council despite recommendations from a Planning Inspector that the project sh
15/06/2016
Surrey-based engineering consultancy Atkins is expanding its services portfolio by launching a new end-to-end advisory business called 'Atkins Acuity'. The business will advise clients on project finance and aims to support international finance institutions, governments, and large corporations. I
15/06/2016
The Berkeley Group is on target to deliver pre-tax profits of £2 billion in aggregate by 2018, despite uncertainty over the EU referendum causing a 20% drop in new home reservations. In its preliminary results, the house builder reported its forward sales increased to £3.25bn from £2.95bn in April
15/06/2016
Severfield has revealed its revenue is up 19% in its results for the year to March. The structural steel group reported revenue increased to £239.4 million from £201.5 million in 2015. In addition, underlying profit before tax was up 59% to £13.2m (2015: £8.3m). With its UK order book at its high
15/06/2016
Lakesmere is underway with cladding work on a new £17 million steamboat museum in Cumbria. The new Windermere Jetty facility is being built by Thomas Armstrong (Construction). The project has been designed by architects Carmody Groarke after it submitted the winning design for a Royal Institute of
15/06/2016
Network Rail is to carry out a railway upgrade project in Chorley. Engineers will start lowering the track at Chorley station next week as part of a £40 billion Railway Upgrade Plan. Other features include installing new overhead electric line equipment, redeveloping both of the stations platforms
15/06/2016
Work to build a £800,000 floodwall in Bristol is now complete. The project was jointly funded by both the city council and the Environment Agency (EA). The 250-metre structure, which runs between Bristol Harbour Railway and Vauxhall Bridge, was built as part of the MetroBus scheme in Spike Island.
15/06/2016
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has formed a partnership with Virgin Media to build homes with ultra-fast broadband digital infrastructure. As part of the deal, Virgin Media will provide developers with all the equipment needed to connect new homes to its network, as well as a rebate scheme to c
15/06/2016
Plans are to be approved for a £4.5 million bridge repair project in Leeds, it has been announced. Councillors will meet on 22 June to consider proposals on repairing the Linton Bridge, which was badly damaged during flooding last Christmas. Emergency repair work to protect the bridges foundation
15/06/2016
Work is to begin on a £1.5 million resurfacing project on the M6 in Cumbria. Highways England will start repairing a two-and-a-half mile section of the southbound M6 between Millness and Carnforth from Monday, 20 June. The project involves resurfacing three carriageways, installing protection agai
14/06/2016
Plans have been revealed to expand Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter. The 1.8 million sq ft project was announced by Mayor Joe Anderson and will be located on the former Archbishop Blanch school site at Minshull Street. Features include Grade A office space along with units focused on the life science
14/06/2016
New figures have revealed the average price of a house in the UK has risen by 8.2% since last year. The UK House Price Index states the average price of a house in England is now £225,000, with average prices in London at £470,000. In Scotland, the average price increased by 3.3% over the year to
14/06/2016
Carillion is continuing work on a multi-million infrastructure programme at the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton. The Wildcat Infrastructure (Winfra) initiative involves four projects valued between £8 million and £52 million, which will provide new facilities for both the Royal Navy's and
14/06/2016
Environmental consultant the River Stewardship Company (RSC) has been selected to carry out work on a £19 million flood protection project in Sheffield. The Lower Don Valley Flood Defence Project spans 8km and aims to protect over 500 businesses from flooding. Stretching between the Wicker and Bla
14/06/2016
Robertson Construction is underway with work to build a new £4.5 million Premier Inn hotel in North Tyneside. The three-storey building has been designed by Scottish architects Lawrence McPherson Associates. The hotel will include 68 bedrooms, a restaurant, a bar and car park. The project is being
14/06/2016
Property developer Crest Nicholson has revealed it is on target to deliver 4,000 new homes by 2019. In its half-year results for the six months ended 30 April 2016, the house builder reported £408.1 million of revenue for 2016, a 22% increase from last year (£333.2m). In addition, housing legal co
14/06/2016
An Essex-based gas engineer has been sentenced after putting tenants at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in Chelmsford. James Douglas Wilkinson, of Falmouth Road, Chelmsford, Essex, pleaded guilty to breaches of Section 3(2) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and Regulation 3(1) of th
14/06/2016
Interserve has selected Jim Marner as its regional director for the company's North East and Newcastle engineering services. As President of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), Mr Marner has over 30 years of experience in the industry having previously worked at SES Wates. He ser
14/06/2016
Network Rail is due to begin a platform expansion project in Berkshire. Engineers will start extending the platforms at Martins Heron station from Sunday, 19 June. The project is part of an £800 million investment to improve capacity on the railway running into London Waterloo. Overall, ten stati
14/06/2016
Work is underway on the next phase of Manchester's smart motorway project. Engineers have begun to upgrade 56 overhead gantries on a 17-mile motorway section between junction 8 of the M60 near Sale and junction 20 of the M62 near Rochdale. A total of four specialist subcontractors will use cranes,
13/06/2016
Planning has been approved for a new £30 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The first phase of construction is due to begin in Preston city centre later this year. The EIC is being designed by SimpsonHaugh and Partners in collaboration with
13/06/2016
The chairman of Crossrail, Terry Morgan, has been awarded a Knighthood for his work in overseeing the £14.8 billion project's delivery. Mr Morgan received the title after being recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for 2016. After being appointed Chairman in 2009, Sir Terry has been resp
13/06/2016
Network Rail is continuing with a £250 million overhead line upgrade project on the Great Eastern Main Line. Around 320km of overhead cables will be replaced on the route which connects Norwich, Suffolk and Essex with London Liverpool Street. The project is due to be completed by 2019. The wires,
13/06/2016
A £3 million power line renewal project is underway in Cheshire. SP Energy Networks has began modernising over 17km of overhead power lines which run from Hartford to Crewe. The company will work alongside Iberdrola Engineering & Construction (IEC) to secure the networks supply and the project is
13/06/2016
The Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS) has selected Costain's Technical Director, Bill Hewlett, as its new Chairman. Having joined the SCOSS Committee in 2011, Mr Hewlett was appointed at the invitation of the Presidents from both the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Instit
13/06/2016
Hampshire County Council has launched its new construction framework for SMEs in the region. The Minor Works Framework aims to improve the chances of work for contractors across Hampshire. The programme is divided into five lots: • Lot 1 (building works, valued between £1 and £250,000 • Lot 2 (b
13/06/2016
Construction recruitment specialist One Way said an increase in job vacancies highlights a growing skills shortage within the industry. Analysis by the recruiter found that job growth in the sector, outlined in the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI, shows the crisis is continuing to impact the
13/06/2016
Highways England is underway with a motorway road bridge repair project in Lancashire. Work to improve the southbound M6 at Broughton Interchange near Preston began today, 13 June. The project involves tackling collision damage including barrier and structural repairs. Quick-drying mortar will be
13/06/2016
Work is underway on a £33.5 million road infrastructure project in Plymouth. Specialist contractors began ground investigation work for the new Forder Valley Link Road on Monday, 06 June. Trial pits and boreholes are being dug along the projects proposed route and at the Forder Valley Road/Novoros
13/06/2016
A Cardiff-based construction firm has been fined after safety failings were discovered on a redevelopment site in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Ziman Trading Limited, of Cefn Coed Road, Cyncoed, Cardiff, pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 13(1) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
10/06/2016
New figures have revealed construction output rose by 2.5% in April compared to March. Data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveals despite fears of a slowdown in the industry due to the EU referendum, all new work increased by 2.9%. However, despite indications of growth, output was
10/06/2016
Property services specialist Styles & Wood has won a number of contracts worth £23 million across Manchester, Liverpool and London. The six deals will see the firm deliver fit-out and refurbishment work across the commercial office, healthcare and hospitality sectors. Projects include developing a
10/06/2016
McGee Group is "optimistic" about its future after reporting over £100 million of turnover in the last financial year. With a pre-tax profit of £4.7m, Managing Director (MD) Brian McGee said the company expects another year of growth as it generated £11.1m in cash from operating activities. Financ
10/06/2016
Welsh builder Watkin Jones has reported a 41% increase in revenue in its recent interim results The student accommodation developer posted a revenue of £145.9 million for the six months ended to 31 March, up from £103.8 million in 2015. However, taking into account its costs after floating on the
10/06/2016
ISG has appointed Damian Farr as its Managing Director (MD) of Engineering Services across Europe. With over 20 years' experience, Mr Farr will be promoted from the company's specialist team which has delivered over £1 billion of EU data center projects over the past five years. Paul Cossell, ISG'
10/06/2016
A roofer has been fined for carrying out unsafe work at height at a house in Bracknell. Terry Colwell, trading as T Colwell Roofing, of Hardwell Way, Harmans Water, Bracknell, pleaded guilty to a single breach of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. He was fined £2,000 with £1,966 in costs
10/06/2016
Specialist building products supplier Wykamol launched a new corporate catalogue, featuring new innovations as well as time-honoured standards. Aimed at builders, contractors, specifiers and local authority purchasing departments, the 100-page booklet features every product in the current Wykamol
10/06/2016
Specialist renewable energy merchantGo Geothermal has signed a distribution deal with building solutions company REHAU. The County Durham-headquartered firm is now the only UK merchant holding stock of REHAU's market leading RAUVITHERM pre-insulated pipe ready for next day delivery. RAUVITHERM is
09/06/2016
Lovell has been selected to deliver a £7.9 million housing development in South Norfolk. The housing developer will build 50 new homes along with 800 sq m of commercial space for Big Sky Developments in Long Stratton. A total of 42 houses, six bungalows and two flats will be developed at Maple Par
09/06/2016
JCB owner Patrick Bamford has written a letter to employees explaining why he is backing an exit from Europe. The country will vote to stay in or leave the European Union on Thursday, 23 June. However, the business tycoon wrote to employees saying it was safe to vote for Brexit as he said he was c
09/06/2016
ISG has won a £2 million contract to create a special educational needs (SEN) facility in Manchester. The deal was awarded under the renewed North West Construction Hub (NWCH) Medium Value Framework. The firm will refurbish a former local authority care home in Longsight to create SEN facilities f
09/06/2016
Work is underway on a new £6 million leisure complex in Suffolk. Bowmer & Kirkland is developing Center Parcs' newest modern hotel and spa facility at Elveden Forest. Designed by architectural firm CPMG, features will include 48 self-catering rooms with en-suites, adjacent to a nine-hole golf cour
09/06/2016
Network Rail is to begin electrification works on the Severn and Patchway tunnels in South Gloucestershire. The project forms part of Network Rail's £40 billion Railway Upgrade Plan in preparation for the arrival of new electric trains. Works involve installing conductor beams to power the new fle
09/06/2016
SES Engineering Services has selected Damian Lawson to be its new operations manager in the South West. As a member of both CIBSE and CIOB, Mr Lawson will lead SES's regional team to provide specialist mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services. In addition, he will lead the divisions grow
09/06/2016
Interserve has secured over £1 million of fire and water safety services contracts. The company will maintain over 4,000 fire extinguishers and 700 alarm systems for Yorkshire Water, in a deal which sees its previous contract extended by two years. In addition, Barchester Healthcare has extended i
09/06/2016
Granting market economy status to China would be "disastrous" for UK and European workers, according to union Unite. The organisation is calling on EU manufacturing unions to back its opposition to the move after stating it would "open the floodgates" to a "tsunami" of cheap Chinese steel. The ste
09/06/2016
Work is to begin on a £125,000 flood alleviation project in Lancashire. The scheme involves repairing drainage along the M55 near Blackpool and aims to reduce the potential of flooding from nearby fields. Lane 1 of the eastbound carriageway will be closed until the end of June as work takes place,
09/06/2016
Located in Dorchester in the South West of England, Precision Acoustics have been at the forefront in the design, development and manufacture of ultrasonic measuring equipment for over 25 years. The company specialises in the research and development of acoustic and ultrasound measuring equipment.
08/06/2016
Queensberry Real Estate (QRE) has been selected to develop a £480 million retail quarter scheme in Sheffield. The regeneration specialist will act as Strategic Development Partner to drive the scheme forward, refine plans and negotiate with retailers. The Sheffield Retail Quarter aims to develop n
08/06/2016
The Queen has officially opened BAM Construction's £44 million Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) development in Wales. Her Majesty unveiled the facility alongside His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on Tuesday, 07 June. Designed by IBI Group, the research facility was
08/06/2016
Morgan Sindall has secured a £6 million contract to build two new buildings for the University of Reading. The firm will develop two new BREEAM 'Very Good' executive accommodation facilities for the University's Henley Business School. Features include demolishing three existing buildings and remo
08/06/2016
Two builders have been fined for fly-tipping commercial waste at a beauty spot in the South Downs National Park. Andrew Greek of Greek Construction, Wickham pleaded guilty to three breaches of section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 related to the dumping of builders’ waste at Portsmout
08/06/2016
Network Homes has appointed Wates Living Space Homes to build a £48 million housing development in London. The company will deliver 177 new homes including 1,358 sq m of retail/community space at Stockwell Park. Designed by PRP Architects, the Thrayle House project will get underway this month fol
08/06/2016
Work is underway to repair a landslip near a railway track in West Yorkshire. A small section of ballast on the route near Baildon station was washed away after flash flooding on Tuesday evening. Engineers are planning to carry out repairs throughout today, 08 June and overnight. Neil Henry, area
08/06/2016
RDF Building Services is continuing to work on a council housing development in Leeds. A total of eight new two-bedroom homes are being built at the former Lord Cardigan pub site in Bramley. The roof on the first row of three townhouses is almost complete, while groundworks and foundations for the
08/06/2016
Mace has increased its annual turnover to £1.77 billion as the company announced its annual report for 2015. Marking its 25th consecutive year of growth, the firm revealed pre-tax profits also rose 4.5% on last year to £36.2 million. In addition, the company's investment business posted a gross de
08/06/2016
The number of construction inspections has declined by 13% in three years, according to union UCATT. A total of 9,219 unannounced inspections were carried out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 2015/16. However, 9,656 were carried out in 2014/15, and 10,577 in 2012/13. The organisation s
08/06/2016
Work is to begin on a flood alleviation scheme on the A590 in Cumbria. Highways England will install a large drain across the carriageway's Lindal 'dip' to funnel and channel away run-off water from the route. In addition, existing drainage will be replaced with new kerb drains and gullies. The i
07/06/2016
Higgins Construction has been selected to deliver the second phase of a £40 million council estate regeneration project in Hoxton. The company will build 70 homes for both social renting and shared ownership on Colville Estate. The project is part of a borough-wide, 18-site council housebuilding p
07/06/2016
Work is underway on a £2.25 million refurbishment project in Letchworth. Building specialist Conamar will restore and extend the 1930s Broadway Cinema, creating a new £3.5m theatre as part of the same facility. Works include refurbishing the 450-seat Screen 1 to provide theatrical spaces, includin
07/06/2016
O'Brien Contractors has been awarded two contracts worth £1.5 million from the University of Birmingham. The civil engineering specialist will build a new 800 metre footpath/cycle way from the University's Edgbaston campus to its main student residence village, the Vale. Associated works and soft
07/06/2016
Plans have been submitted to expand MediaCityUK in Salford. Proposals to build up to ten new buildings valued at over £1 billion over the next 10 years were put towards the city council today, 07 June. Phase two of the development includes creating 50,000 m2 of offices, 1,800 apartments, and retai
07/06/2016
A construction charity is to shut down at the end of the month due to a lack of funding, it has been announced. Building Lives has revealed it will close by 30 June. Started by Lakehouse founder Steve Rawlings in 2010, the award-winning organisation provided young people with the required training
07/06/2016
LGV drivers at building supply company Marshalls are set to take industrial action next week due to a dispute on overtime pay. The 24-hour strike will begin at 01:00 on Monday, 13 June. Union Unite said the dispute is about the disparity in overtime payments for drivers that deliver to customers f
07/06/2016
Work is underway on a multi-million pound offshore wind farm in Northumberland. The 15-turbine project off the coast of Blyth will be built by a joint venture (JV) between EDF Energies Nouvelles and EDF Energy, EDF Energy Renewables. At 41.5MW capacity, the development will generate enough green e
07/06/2016
New research has revealed UK house builders are beginning to embrace modern methods of construction (MMC). The NHBC Foundation's report 'Modern methods of construction: views from the industry' surveyed 135 house builders and housing associations. It found one of the key attractions to MMC is the
07/06/2016
A £668,000 resurfacing scheme is due to begin on the A66 in Cumbria. Two projects are set to be delivered over the next seven weeks on the route near Keswick in the Lake District. Features include installing fresh road markings, new reflective road studs, new fencing and cattle crossing signals.
07/06/2016
For anyone looking to work in the construction industry or currently working in the industry and you are planning to take the next step, then why not achieve a construction NVQ with Able Skills. An NVQ will allow you to work on-site in one of the many different trades and will allow you to take you
06/06/2016
Keepmoat has announced a new partnership with urban regeneration specialist Sigma to deliver over 5,000 new private rented sector (PRS) homes across England by 2021. Work on the first site is due to begin this summer. The deal is valued at £800 million and will see Keepmoat deliver two, three and
06/06/2016
A major milestone has been reached on a £9.7 million care home project in Enfield. Morgan Sindall has held a topping out ceremony as it reached the highest point of its elderly home development on Old Road. The project will replace two existing cares homes and will feature 70 bedrooms, en-suite fa
06/06/2016
New figures have revealed two thirds of contractors experienced a rise in building costs over the past quarter. In the first State of Trade Survey for 2016 undertaken by Glenigan, Build UK members reported a 39% rise in all building costs over the past quarter. In addition, 43% reported a rise in
06/06/2016
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged to help protect and expand office space for small businesses in the capital. Mr Khan made the promise after new figures revealed since 2013, over 1.47 million sq m of office space could have already been converted into residential units under the Governmen
06/06/2016
Wates has appointed James Willis as its Business Development Manager (BDM) for the Midlands. With over 20 years' experience in the industry, Mr Willis will be responsible for improving the company's client base and expanding business operations in the East Midlands. Previously, he worked at NG Bai
06/06/2016
Specialist construction outsourcing firm CET UK has acquired Omega Calibration Laboratories. The deal marks CET's second acquisition in four weeks, having previously bought Doncaster-based Construction Testing Solutions (CTS) in early May. The agreement will provide customers with a "broader range
06/06/2016
New figures have revealed 36% of UK landlords have had a property abandoned by tenants before. The National Landlords Association (NLA) revealed more landlords in the North East of England experienced the problem more than anywhere else in the country, with 58% having had a property abandoned. In
06/06/2016
A consultation is to be held on how the Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) levy could work alongside the Government's Apprenticeship Levy. The Consensus process is scheduled to begin next year. The event will give industry employers the chance to state their views on how the CITB levy c
06/06/2016
Resurfacing work is due to begin this week on the A45 Stonebridge Highway in the West Midlands. Contractors will redevelop and resurface the slip road on the approach to Tollbar roundabout as part of the A45/A46 Tollbar End improvement scheme. The project aims to increase capacity, improve journey
06/06/2016
Instarmac's Estonian partner, Roadservice, has secured an 8,000m² paving restoration project on Viru Street in Tallinn Old Town. Viru Street is known for its iconic entrance gates, which were built in the 14th century as part of the town's defence system, with the number of gates increasing to eigh
03/06/2016
Plans have been approved to create a new £350 million engineering campus for the University of Manchester. Work on the Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) is set to begin later this year. Designed by architects Mecanoo, the project is part of the University's £1bn 'masterplan' to crea
03/06/2016
Alun Griffiths (Construction) has been selected to develop a new road infrastructure project in Herefordshire. The contractor will begin building the City Link Road (CLR) in Hereford city centre in July. The 15-month project aims to create the infrastructure needed to support 800 new homes which a
03/06/2016
SES Engineering Services has won a £2.8 million contract on the Dixons McMillan Academy development in Bradford. Main contractor Interserve has selected the firm to provide the design and installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services on the project, including HVAC systems. Int
03/06/2016
Network Rail is due to begin repairing a road bridge this weekend in Nottinghamshire. Workers will carry out resurfacing and strengthening works at the 140-year-old bridge on Station Road in Hucknall. In addition, engineers will move gas, water and broadband supplies from the existing bridge which
03/06/2016
A father and two sons have been jailed for 17-and-a-half years after providing jobs for 180 illegal construction workers throughout the country. Baljit Rai, 55, and his two sons, Mandeep Rai, 32, and Daljit Pai, 34, from Littleover, Derby were sentenced last week at Derby Crown Court. Mandeep was
03/06/2016
Allbuild Products, a supplier of metal and plastic products to the construction industry, is asking builders, "Does your site meet legislation?". All sites require: • Measures to manage access across defined boundaries • Steps to exclude unauthorised people. While the numbers of children being k
02/06/2016
BAM Nuttall is to carry out repair works on the Tower Bridge in London, it has been announced. The civil engineering contractor will begin important structural repair and maintenance works on 01 October. Features of the project will include: • Replacement of the decking on the bascules. • Corros
02/06/2016
New research has revealed uncertainty over the EU referendum has contributed to another dip in construction output for UK firms. The latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI index posted 51.2 in May, down from 52.0 in April and slightly above the 50.0 no-change mark. Overall, the latest reading sign
02/06/2016
Plans have been submitted to build a retail led mixed-use development in the Northgate area of Chester. Cheshire West and Chester Council have put forward proposals to develop around 500,000 sq ft of retail, restaurant and leisure facilities under the Chester Northgate Scheme. If approved, the pro
02/06/2016
Network Rail is to begin a £6 million flood alleviation project on the railway line between Fulwell and Shepperton, it has been announced. The scheme involves carrying out drainage upgrades, especially at Fulwell Tunnel, and replacing the signalling system. A new pumping station will also be built.
02/06/2016
Contractors are due to begin installing new 'superspan' gantries as part of the M62 Manchester smart motorway project. Three giant overhead gantries are being installed during this month, which will carry message and variable speed limit signs. Work to erect two 'superspan' gantries will take plac
02/06/2016
Graham Construction has been selected to deliver a new building for The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Planning permission for the new North Block building at the School's Swiss Cottage site was received in March 2015. Work is expected to begin in July/August, with the estimat
02/06/2016
Railway engineering consultant Systra has appointed Andrew McNaughton as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will take over from Frédéric Delorme, who joined the French company as Head of Security in January 2016. Mr McNaughton joins Systra from Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP), where he was appointed a
02/06/2016
Network Rail has selected SSE Enterprise Rail to upgrade electrical equipment at Liverpool Street Station. The 'Liverpool Street Switch Panels and Distribution Board Project' will replace 25-year-old equipment at the station. SSE will design and deliver a solution to replace the mechanical and ele
02/06/2016
A Derbyshire-based waste management and plant hire company has been fined after a worker was killed while refuelling his vehicle. Leedale Limited, of Heage Road Industrial Estate, Heage Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
02/06/2016
Resurfacing works are due to begin on the A35 in Dorset, Highways England has confirmed. Workers will begin applying anti-skid surfacing to around 100 metres of the eastbound approach to Charmouth Roundabout from Thursday, 09 June. The project will take place between 8pm and 6am until Saturday, 11
01/06/2016
A joint venture (JV) between Balfour Beatty and Mott MacDonald has broken the record for the amount of road surface laid in one night. Using a new method being trialled by Highways England, the contractors laid over 1,100 tonnes (13,000 sq m) of road surface on a two mile stretch of the M6 last mon
01/06/2016
Thousands of jobs have been saved after Tata Steel UK completed the sale of its Long Products Europe business to Greybull Capital LLP. The £1 deal means 4,400 UK jobs will be preserved including a steelworks in Scunthorpe, two mills in Teesside, an engineering workshop in Workington and a design co
01/06/2016
Wates Living Space Homes has completed a £28 million residential project in Stockwell. The Park Heights development has now been handed over to Network Homes. As part of the Stockwell Park regeneration programme, the 20-storey apartment building features 159 units both built for 'affordable' rent
01/06/2016
Decorean has appointed Steve Janeway-Smith as its new Operations Director. Earlier this month, the London-based construction company hired George Akpan as Senior Project Manager. With 28 years' experience, Mr Janeway-Smith previously worked as Operations Director at Civic Construction and as Head
01/06/2016
A series of public drop-in events on the future railway electrification work are to take place in Bolton and Salford. The exhibitions will give residents the chance to find out more information about Network Rail's works to electrify the line between Manchester and Preston via Bolton. The project
01/06/2016
Kier has agreed a five-year framework agreement with A-Plant Lux Traffic Control & Management. The deal will see A-Plant Lux provide nationwide traffic management support for the construction group. Business Development Director for A-Plant Lux, Jim McLachlan, said: "We are delighted to have secur
01/06/2016
British Telecommunications PLC (BT) has been fined after two engineers received serious injuries during a cable installation project in Darlington. BT, of Newgate Street, London, pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It was fined £600,000 with £60
01/06/2016
Telford Homes has reported record revenue and profits in its final results for the year. The property developer recorded £245.6 million in revenue for 2016, a 42% rise from £173.5 million in 2015. Pre-tax profit for the year exceeded its market expectations and increased by 28% to £32.2m (2015: £2
