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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for May 2017
31/05/2017
BAM Construction has started work on a new £45 million all-through school on the Greenwich peninsula. Enabling works are underway for the new St Mary Magdalene School on the corner of Millennium Way and John Harrison Way. Spanning two hectares, the site includes community-use sports facilities and
31/05/2017
Plans have been approved for a new Civil Engineering Building at the University of Cambridge. The three-storey facility will be located on the West Cambridge site and SDC Builders will start work on the development in the coming months. Designed by Grimshaw Architects, the facility will house the
31/05/2017
Osborne Construction has won a £31 million contract to build a new mixed-used development in London. The scheme involves redeveloping a number of buildings on Whitcomb Street in Hobhouse Court into 20 high-end apartments, 1,100 m2 office and 650 m2 retail space. The Arquitectonica-designed (in ass
31/05/2017
More than 2,700 new homes are to be built in West Sussex. Horsham District Council has approved Liberty Property Trust's plans to build 2,750 new homes, along with a new 46,450 sq m business park, in the region. In addition, extensive facilities and services will be developed for the scheme, which
31/05/2017
Graham Construction has been selected to carry out a £50 million framework at the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew. The five-year deal will see Graham deliver numerous projects including new builds, refurbishment of the historic Grade I and Grade II listed buildings as well as the repair and replac
31/05/2017
McCarthy & Stone has appointed John Tonkiss as the Group's new Chief Operating Officer. Having previously worked as the company's National Operations Director, Mr Tonkiss will take up his new position on 01 June. Clive Fenton, Chief Executive Officer of McCarthy & Stone, said: "We are delighted to
31/05/2017
Stewart Milne Group has appointed Haresh Murji as its new construction director in the North West of England. Having joined the company nine years ago as a Senior Site Manager, Mr Murji worked as Senior Construction Manager for the North West division prior to his promotion. In his new role, Mr Mu
31/05/2017
A building contractor has been prosecuted for serious safety failings on a housing renovation project in Cheshire. Skyline Building Services Limited of Foundry Gate, Leyland Mill Lane, Wigan pleaded guilty to breaches of Regulation 18(1) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
30/05/2017
AECOM has been selected as the preferred construction partner for an £800 million residential development in London. The 'Spire London' scheme will see a new 67-storey high residential tower created over West India Quay in London Docklands by Chinese developer Greenland Group. Designed by architec
30/05/2017
Plans have been approved to create a new Smart Innovation Hub at Keele University in Staffordshire. The 4,200m2 three-storey facility will be located at the entrance to the University and construction is expected to begin later this year. Designed by architects BDP, the Hub will become the first i
30/05/2017
Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to deliver the third phase of the Battersea Power Station redevelopment project. Phase 3 of the scheme will see over 1,300 new homes built, along with a hotel, shops and restaurants and a new London Underground station, on the former power station site. Desig
30/05/2017
Moda Living has teamed up with Uber to help tackle car congestion and pollution across the UK's largest cities. By incorporating prop tech into each of Moda's developments, Uber will offer residents up to £100 credits per month which will allow participants to order an Uber lift, reducing the need
30/05/2017
Esh Group has appointed Andy Radcliffe as its new Group Chief Executive. Mr Radcliffe is taking over in line with the wishes of Brian Manning, who passed away in April. However, the appointment follows a succession plan put in place by Mr Manning to facilitate his retire. As part of the plan, John
30/05/2017
A new solar power power generation milestone was reached in the UK last week, according to the National Grid. As temperatures reached up to 28C in some areas, more than 8.75GW of power was produced through solar energy on Friday, equivalent to around 24.3% of total generation across the country. G
30/05/2017
New research has revealed more than 175,000 construction professionals could be forced to leave the UK due to Brexit. Analysis by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) states 8% of the industry's workforce (175,500 workers) are EU nationals. However, if access to the single market is
30/05/2017
An unregistered plumber and a company have been prosecuted after unsafe gas work was carried out at various properties in North London. Errol Dillon of Grenville Gardens, Woodford Green, Essex pleaded guilty to breaching regulation 3(3) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. He
26/05/2017
Updated plans have been submitted for a 124-apartment and commercial scheme in Newcastle. The 'North Shore' development will be delivered by Adderstone Group on a 1.5-acre site adjacent to St Ann's Quay on Newcastle Quayside. Designed by Ryder Architecture, features include a stepped, landmark env
26/05/2017
BAM has been selected to refurbish Grade II-listed castle in Warwickshire. The £35.5 million project will see Studley Castle restored into a new hotel for the Bourne Holidays group. Completion is scheduled for winter 2018. Work is already underway at the historic site. Features include linking the
26/05/2017
Two companies and a director have been prosecuted after four workers were crushed to death at an excavation site in Norfolk. Claxton Engineering Services Ltd of Ferryside, Ferry Road, Norwich pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 9(1)(a) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
26/05/2017
Ardmac has won a contract to fit-out office space at the £400 million Kirkstall Forge scheme in Leeds. The contractor will work across four floors totalling 60,000 sq ft at Number One Kirkstall Forge for Zenith Vehicle Contracts. Features include incorporating the installation of high quality besp
26/05/2017
Plans have been submitted for a £24 million student development in Swansea. The Kingsway scheme will be built in the north-west of the city centre. Designed by Day Architectural, the six-storey 311-bed scheme would rise to 11-storeys in one corner of the property featuring 28 self-contained studio
26/05/2017
Home Group has announced plans to create 140 new apprenticeship roles over the next 12 months. Apprenticeships will be available in a variety of roles including customer services, health and social care, office administration, housing, building development and information technology. While positio
26/05/2017
Leading UK awards organisation, NOCN, has agreed to purchase the Construction Industry Training Board's awarding body, Cskills Awards. As part of the deal, 24 Cskills Awards staff will transfer their employment to NOCN on 01 August when the sale is completed. Staff will continue with their current
26/05/2017
Cement logistics drivers working for Cemex UK have accepted a new pay deal. Last month, staff threatened to take strike action after rejecting a previous offer of a 1.6% increase to pay and allowances backdated to 01 July 2016. However, following further discussions between Cemex UK and Unite, dri
26/05/2017
A milestone has been reached on the £600 million Mersey Gateway project. The Freight Line Rail Bridge at Widnes has been successfully installed over the Garston to Timperly line. Comprising of 112 base walls and 56 roof units, with the biggest unit weighing in at 51 tonnes, the structure's design
26/05/2017
Work on a £2.3 million office modernisation scheme in Birmingham is now complete. Nurton Developments carried out the refurbishment project at 4 Temple Row I their joint venture WINDL offices. Features include 23,500 sq ft of Grade A office space on the corner of Temple Row and Bull Street. Work
25/05/2017
Stepnell has started work to build a new £5.6 million building for Nottingham Trent University. The contractor is developing a six-storey facility for the University's Confetti Institute of Creative Technology on the corner of Lower Parliament Street and Convent Street. Completion is scheduled for
25/05/2017
McLaren Construction has been selected to develop a new £38 million sports and science facility for Brighton College. Designed by Dutch architect OMA, work on the four-storey building will get underway in July this year. The project involves demolishing existing buildings within the site boundary
25/05/2017
Workers at a Devon-based glass products company are set to take strike action due to a pay dispute. A total of 44 employees at DB Glass in Newton Abbot have voted 81% in favour of undertaking six 48-hour work stoppages, beginning on Wednesday,07 June. Further stoppages will occur on 14, 21 and 28
25/05/2017
Costain has strengthened its oil and gas team by appointing Tim Martin as Director of Front End & Advisory Services. With 20 years' experience in the sector, Mr Martin joins from Ramboll where he acted as Managing Director. He has led the delivery of multiple innovative solutions for client organi
25/05/2017
Network Rail has announced it will undertake a programme of track improvement projects this Spring bank holiday weekend. The schemes are being carried out as Network Rail continues to rebuild London Bridge and the surrounding tracks as part of its Thameslink Programme. Features include installing
25/05/2017
Unite Students has purchased two student development schemes for £56 million in Durham and Birmginham. The developer has acquired a 222-bed project in Durham, as well as a 418-bed scheme in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Elsewhere, the company has sold a 128-bed studio scheme in central London for £42m.
25/05/2017
Work is to start on a £55 million mixed-use scheme in Wolverhampton early next year. Developer Urban&Civic has signed an official development agreement with the council to begin the first phase of the 6.4-acre Westside scheme in early 2018. Enabling works are already underway on the leisure-led de
25/05/2017
Rail union RMT has described proposed job cuts by Carillion as a "direct threat to both jobs and safety". The organisation has been presented with a consultation document from the Network Rail contractor this week, which indicates the company is considering job cuts and redundancies. RMT said the
25/05/2017
Wates has reached a milestone on a multi-million pound extra care housing development in West Yorkshire. The company has handed over 21 homes to Together Housing Group, marking the completion of the second phase of the Gordon Place scheme at Westfield Lane, South Elmsall. The first phase involved
25/05/2017
Polypipe Group has announced Martin Payne as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Payne will take over from David Hall, who will retire from the Group on 02 October. As Polypipe's current Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr Payne has been working with the company since May 2016. He pr
24/05/2017
McLaren Construction has been selected to refurbish an office building in London. The contractor will redevelop and fit-out the New Bracken House office building for the Obayashi Corporation. Completion is scheduled for 2018. Designed by John Robertson Architects, the building will provide 270,000
24/05/2017
Fusion21 has appointed nine contractors to its £225 million Education Modular Buildings Framework. The four-year programme has been split into four lots and will go live on 01 June. The successful contractors are; • Aiken Group Ltd • Ashley House PLC • Cotaplan Modular Buildings • Elite Syste
24/05/2017
Holder Mathias Architects has been selected to design two residential schemes in Surrey. The practice will draw up plans for the redevelopment of Ashwood House and Pembroke House in Camberley. Surrey Heath Borough Council's development partner, Berkeley Homes, is planning to create 141 new homes a
24/05/2017
The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) has appointed Mike Smith as its new President. Mr Smith, who is currently SES Engineering Services' estimating and sector director, took over from Dave Kieft earlier this month. Having spent over 25 years at SES holding a variety of commercial roles, he
24/05/2017
Edinburgh-based Lomond Capital has acquired Birmingham property business Wolf's Lettings and Estate Agency. The deal will see Lomond's Birmingham division, John Shepherd, take over more than 750 properties across the city managed by Wolf's, bringing the total number of properties managed by John Sh
24/05/2017
A third consultation is underway on plans for a new multi-billion pound power station on Anglesey in North Wales. The Wylfa Newydd power station project is being developed by Horizon Nuclear Power. Residents are now being asked to submit their views on the development, with Horizon unveiling a mor
24/05/2017
Plans have been approved for a new 133-apartment scheme in Surrey. The seven-storey development will be built on the site of the former Odeon cinema in Redhill. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year. McBains Cooper is providing architectural and mechanical, electrical and civil engine
24/05/2017
Work is continuing on a £70 million project to install a retractable roof for the new No.1 Court at Wimbledon. SCX Special Projects, part of the SCX Group, has finished the first year of the three-year scheme at The All England Lawn Tennis Club. The project is being carried out as part of a signif
24/05/2017
HSS Hire has announced Steve Ashmore as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Ashmore will join the Group on 01 June, taking over from John Gill who announced he would leave the firm last month. Previously, he worked as UK Managing Director at Brammer, as well as holding a number of senior roles at
24/05/2017
Amadeus Acoustic Solutions' BOXY modular studio system enjoyed a highly successful debut at BVE 2017 with visitors queuing to sample the room's environment and test its performance. Although BOXY creators, B-BEng, have established a firm broadcasting pedigree in Europe, this was the first time that
23/05/2017
Work is underway on a £150 million student accommodation scheme in East Sussex. Balfour Beatty has started building a new 600-bed facility on the University of Sussex's East Slope site at Falmer, along with a new Students' Union building and student amenities. Further features will include a mix o
23/05/2017
BAM Construction has been selected to deliver a new £20 million secondary school and sixth form in South-West Sheffield. The contractor will build the new Mercia School on the Bannerdale site and the new building is scheduled to open to Year Seven pupils by September 2018. Designed by Bond Bryan a
23/05/2017
Interserve has started work on a new 206-unit apartment building in Birmingham. The £26 million 'The Lansdowne' scheme involves developing a 16-storey tower at Hagley Road in the centre of the city. Completion is scheduled for 2019. Features will include 139 one-bedroom, 63 two-bedroom and four, t
23/05/2017
Engineering services provider, Renew, has revealed a strong financial performance for the first six months of the year ended 31 March 2017. With Group revenue up 9% to £289.4 million (2016; £265.1m) and an improved operating margin of 4.2%, the company has also announced plans to withdraw from the
23/05/2017
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) in Wales has highlighted a number of key aims for the incoming Government ahead of the General Election on 08 June. The six proposals aim to "ensure that Wales is an attractive place to live and work": • Maintain and build upon the existing infr
23/05/2017
Proposals by the Green Party to insulate millions of UK homes is a 'reminder of an environmental and social necessity that seems to have fallen off the political agenda in recent years", according to the Federation of Master Builders. In its general election manifesto, the Party has pledged to retr
23/05/2017
Industry distributor Go Interiors has acquired materials supplier FGF Ltd. The deal is part of Go Interiors' expansion plans that "presents both organisation's customers with a unique offering of products and services". With four operating centres in the UK, FGF specialises in decorative cladding
23/05/2017
Skanska has appointed Katy Dowding as its new Executive Vice President. Having joined the company in 2003, Ms Dowding has for the past five years worked as Managing Director of Skanska's Facilities Management business. Before this, she worked with Tarmac/Carillion for 15 years and has built up a w
23/05/2017
Wates has secured a number of contract wins in Cumbria one year after the company announced its intention to target new sectors in the region. With turnover standing at £19.5 million and a forward order book of £51m, the company has won deals in the advanced manufacturing, defence and pharmaceutica
23/05/2017
A company and its director have been prosecuted after two construction workers died while lifting a sofa into an apartment in west London. Martin Gutaj, 44, of Ferry Lane, Brentford, and his company Martinisation London Limited were found guilty at the Old Bailey on Friday, 19 May. Mr Gutaj was fo
22/05/2017
Local residents are being invited to submit their views on plans for a new £60 million square and student centre for the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The New Square scheme includes a remodelled Adelphi roundabout and the construction of a new public space, connecting the City and Unive
22/05/2017
Housing maintenance workers are holding a protest outside the offices of Northwards Housing in Manchester. The workers, who are employed by Mears and joint venture company Manchester Working, are staging their fourth day of strike action in a dispute over pay differentials between different workers
22/05/2017
Progress is continuing to draw up plans for an £18 million electricity reinforcement project in North Shropshire. SP Energy Networks is planning to develop a new wooden pole overhead line between Oswestry and Wem. Based on continuing discussions with landowners and local communities, further route
22/05/2017
A new report has revealed Working at Height is still the number one danger for construction workers. The research, carried out by Building Safety Group (BSG), combined the results of more than 20,000 site inspections conducted during 2016. While Working at Height accounted for 19% of all breaches
22/05/2017
Carillion has reached a milestone on the construction of a major new office building in Sunderland. The company has installed steelwork to initial bays at the former Vaux brewery site, which will feature a 60,000 sq ft office building once finished in summer 2018. Designed by architects Field Cleg
22/05/2017
A trio of company directors have been prosecuted after a 63-year-old man was killed while carrying out warehouse roof repairs in Harlow, Essex. Nikolai Valkov died in hospital after falling through the roof of the building on 13 April 2015. Koseoglu Metalworks Ltd admitted an offence of corporate
22/05/2017
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a new toolkit which aims to promote construction careers among school pupils. The 'Think Construction' initiative will help CIOB members structure careers advice sessions to improve the industry's image among pupils aged between 14 – 19. Havi
22/05/2017
Industry practice Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has been selected for Co-op's Facilities Management (FM) Division Framework. The three-year programme covers more than 4,000 buildings and has been created by Co-op to centralise services and increase efficiencies. Chris Hartley, RLB Partner and Head o
22/05/2017
VolkerWessels UK has picked up a number of accolades at the British Safety Council 'International Safety' Awards in London. VolkerFitzpatrick secured two merit awards for their WAML star and Temple Mills Depot projects, while VolkerLaser and VolkerHighways received merit prizes for the Ashton Avenu
22/05/2017
Berkeley Homes is now employing Gaia's underfloor heating system across its Woodhurst Park development of 750 homes at Warfield in Berkshire. Set in a country park environment of some 65 acres of landscaped open space, the homes have a luxury specification. The underfloor heating provides hidden add
19/05/2017
Plans have been submitted for the £1.4 billion redevelopment of Brent Cross Shopping Centre in London. Development partners Hammerson and Standard Life Investments are planning to refurbish and extend the iconic shopping centre as part of the wider £4.5bn regeneration for Brent Cross and Cricklewoo
19/05/2017
A new multi-million pound digital air traffic control tower is to be developed at London City Airport. The project will be delivered by NATS and is the first digital air traffic control tower to be built and operated in the UK. The new 50-metre tower will be built in the airport’s long-stay car pa
19/05/2017
ISG is continuing work on the £39 million redevelopment of Liverpool's Lime Street. The first sections of steel are being erected by Billington Structures at the site adjacent to Lime Street Station, which will eventually comprise of five retail units at ground floor level, a 10-storey 412-bed stud
19/05/2017
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the Conservative Party's plans to tackle the UK's housing shortage in its general election manifesto. In its manifesto, the party has pledged to build 1.5 million homes by the end of 2022, half a million more than a previous one million homes tar
19/05/2017
WSP has announced Frazer Mackay as its new Managing Director of its UK Energy and Industry business. With 28 years' experience in both business operations and project delivery, Mr Mackay will be based at the company's Glasgow office. He joins the company from Costain where he acted as Sector Direc
19/05/2017
Kier is to begin building 22 new 'affordable' homes in east Leeds. The contractor will deliver the scheme on the site of the former Whinmoor pub on Stanks Lane South in Swarcliffe. Work will start on 26 May with completion expected in August next year. As part of the development, a new access road
19/05/2017
Plans have been unveiled for a new £90 million hospital in Berkshire. The proposals by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust involve rebuilding Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot. A new modern building will be developed on what is currently woodland at the Heatherwood site, with further land sold for hou
19/05/2017
A renewable energy company and its director have been prosecuted after a worker fell through a skylight at a farm in Cornwall. Eco NRG Solutions Ltd of Polden Business Centre, Bristol Road, Bridgewater pleaded guilty to breaching Section 4 (1) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and Section 33 (
19/05/2017
Plans have been approved for a new private rental scheme (PRS) in London. A total of 44 new PRS units will be developed within a five-storey block on the site of the former Nalgo Club in Hornchurch. Work is to start on site in late 2017. Designed by PCKO, an AHR company, the project will be built
19/05/2017
Lovell has expanded its senior team by making two new appointments John Leary has been appointed to the the newly-created role of Major Projects Director, while Richard Vining will join the Board as Operations Director. Mr Leary, who was formerly national operations director, will lead the company
18/05/2017
Vital Energi has been awarded a £6.7 million contract to help deliver a new high-rise residential scheme in London. The company will develop a low-carbon energy solution for the new 40-storey Atlas Building at 145 City Road. Work will begin on site this month, with completion scheduled for the end
18/05/2017
Galliford Try has been appointed to build nearly 250 new apartments in Hillingdon. The contractor will deliver 249 homes as part of the St Andrew's Park development being built on the former RAF Uxbridge base. The 1,300-home scheme is being carried out on behalf of leading regeneration developer S
18/05/2017
Skanska has won a five-year facilities management contract with the the City of London Corporation. The £23 million deal is worth £4.6m per year and will see the company carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance for the local authority, as well as looking after the fabric of the Corporation's
18/05/2017
Kier is set to secure two primary school expansion projects worth £4.7 million in Liverpool. Councillors will be asked to award the contracts to the company at a cabinet meeting on Friday, 19 May. The schemes will see nine new classrooms and a kitchen added at Liverpool College. Following relevant
18/05/2017
Woodhead Construction has started work on a new £5.4 million energy research centre at the University of Nottingham. The 2,500m2 Research Acceleration and Demonstration (RAD) facility will provide modern facilities for research and testing on the Jubilee Campus as part of the Energy Research Accele
18/05/2017
Laing O'Rourke has reached a major milestone on one of the tallest residential tower projects in London. The contractor has achieved the topping out stage of Two Fifty One in Southwark, a 41-storey tower containing 335 apartments at the entry to Elephant & Castle. Other features of the 0.51-acre d
18/05/2017
Bardsley Construction has started work on a £6 million redevelopment project at the University of Huddersfield. The company is redesigning and refitting the Joseph Priestly Building. Completion is scheduled towards the end of 2017. Features include gutting the lowest three of the four storeys of t
18/05/2017
Five contractors have been appointed to Prime's new four-year Private Investment Construction (PIC) Framework. Interserve, Kier, VINCI Construction UK, Willmott Dixon and Speller Metcalfe have all secured places on the £500 million healthcare construction framework, which has been set up to deliver
18/05/2017
ReSpace Ltd has completed its business restructuring programme. Having merged with its sister company, as well as creating a new website and launching on social media, ReSpace is now ready to deliver fit out, refurbishment and renovation projects for companies across the nation. As a friendly, pro
18/05/2017
Olympic Construction have secured the 'Outstanding Customer Service' title at the Property Care Association's Best Practice Awards for the second year running. The fourth-generation Oldham property company collected the accolade during the awards ceremony at The Slate, University of Warwick earlier
17/05/2017
Nearly four million sq ft of new office space has been delivered over the last six months in London, according to new research. The latest Deloitte London Office Crane Survey has recorded the largest volume of office space delivered in the city since 2004. However, 28 construction starts have been
17/05/2017
Work is underway on a new £27 million building at the University of Warwick. Morgan Sindall is delivering the new Mathematical Sciences Building at the University's main campus near Coventry. The facility is expected to be open in time for the 2018 academic year. The six-storey building will inclu
17/05/2017
Inland Homes has revealed plans to build more than 200 new homes in the South and South East of England. The housebuilder has secured consent to build 148 houses at Sherborne Wharf, Birmingham, as well as 58 residential units at Beaumont Works in St. Albans. At Sherborne Wharf, the project will be
17/05/2017
Tarmac has acquired JB Riney as part of its plans to strengthen its civils and highways offering to customers. With over 40 years of experience, Stratford-based JB Riney offers expertise in a number of areas from term highways maintenance, to civil engineering, surfacing, street lighting, winter ma
17/05/2017
Plant hire firm Speedy has reported a 12% rise in revenue for the year ended 31 March 2017. In its financial results, the Group's revenue increased from £329.1 million in 2016 to £369.4m this year, while profit before tax rose to £14.4m following on from a £57.6m loss last year. Following a series
17/05/2017
A new multi-million pound heating, electrical and roofing framework has been launched by Efficiency North. A number of companies big and small have been appointed to the EN Procure Heating, Electrical and Roofing Framework, which provides social housing landlords with a programme to deliver element
17/05/2017
Balfour Beatty has appointed Barbara Moorhouse as a Non-Executive Director. With more than 30 years of business and management experience in the private, public and regulated sectors, Ms Moorhouse will take up her new position on 01 June. She has held a series of strategic, commercial and finance
17/05/2017
Construction Materials Online (CMO) has secured nearly £9 million of finance from Key Capital Partners (KCP) to grow the company. The £8.65m deal will see KCP take a majority stake in the Plymouth-based business, which operates retail sites supplying DIY builders and small building contractors. As
17/05/2017
Work is continuing on a £14.5 million leisure centre refurbishment programme in Warwickshire. The St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre and Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre are being upgraded to improve facilities for customers. However, infrastructure problems which weren't identified during the initial si
17/05/2017
Of all the industries affected in the wake of the financial crash of 2008, construction was probably hit the hardest. Across the world, projects stalled, buildings were left unfinished and many construction personnel found themselves out of work or facing a very uncertain future. Consequently, many
16/05/2017
Work is continuing on the £63 million Rossall sea defence scheme in Lancashire. Balfour Beatty has completed the first section spanning from the beach to the promenade, utilising utilised 270,000 tonnes of rock armour to create the base of the defence. In addition, specially manufactured precast c
16/05/2017
The average UK house price fell by 0.6% in March compared to February 2017, according to new figures. The UK House Price Index data for March reveals despite the month-on-month dip annual prices increased 4.4%, taking the overall average UK property value to £232,530. East Midlands and the East of
16/05/2017
Galliford Try has completed the purchase of leading Southern mixed-tenure developer, Drew Smith Group. The deal is part of its Partnership's division strategy to grow in key regions where it has yet to establish a presence and can increase the supply of new homes. As part of the acquisition, curre
16/05/2017
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed key policies set out in the Labour Party's general election manifesto. In its publication, the party has pledged to build 100,000 'affordable' homes each year if elected. In addition, Labour said the building of new homes, including council hom
16/05/2017
Two companies have been prosecuted after a worker was crushed by a reversing vehicle at a site in Devon. Cavanna Homes (SW) Limited, of Riviera Park, Nicholson Road Torquay, Devon, pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 36(1) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. It was fine
16/05/2017
Boskalis Westminster's joint venture (JV) with VolkerStevin has reached a major milestone on the multi-million pound Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development. VSBW has started working on a connection to link the historic and new marina facilities together. The 19th century sea wall will be re
16/05/2017
Britcon has been selected to carry out a £700,000 refurbishment project for the University of York. The 10-week project will be carried out at the University's Central Hall on Campus West. Work has already started on the scheme, which will see existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure upgra
16/05/2017
A joint venture (JV) between JN Bentley and Mott MacDonald is to begin a £7 million reservoir safety improvement scheme in North Yorkshire. The engineering specialists will start carrying out upgrades to Gouthwaite reservoir in Nidderdale near Pateley Bridge. Features include building a new overfl
16/05/2017
Willmott Dixon has been selected as Contractor of the Year by the Southern Construction Framework (SCF). The accolade follows a number of schemes to help grow the framework across the South of England, including ‘best in class' KPI and data collection scoring, regular customer breakfast meetings, a
15/05/2017
Work has started to appoint a design team to draw up plans for a new £250 million concert hall in London. The multi-million pound Centre for Music scheme involves creating a new modern building of acoustic and visual excellence in the centre of the city. Overall, the Centre will contain a world-cl
15/05/2017
BAM has been appointed to deliver a new £22 million high school in Wales. The contractor will deliver the replacement Brecon High School in Powys. An outline business case for the new 11 – 18 facility was approved last autumn as part of the Welsh Government's 21st Century Schools and Education Pro
15/05/2017
Work is to start on the demolition of Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart Lane stadium in London. Mace's Chief Executive Officer, Mark Reynolds, has been handed the keys to the stadium by Club Chairman Daniel Levy, meaning work will shortly begin on the 12-week deconstruction programme. The company is
15/05/2017
Social housing maintenance workers have staged a demonstration outside Manchester Town Hall today, 15 May. Members of union Unite began their protest at 12pm and called on the council to resolve a dispute between private contractor Mears and joint venture company Manchester Working. Workers are ta
15/05/2017
Work on a new £55 million building at the University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol) is now complete. The new home for the Faculty of Business and Law was delivered by ISG as part of the University's £300m capital investment programme. The seven-storey 185,000 sq ft building features large a
15/05/2017
Industry supplier Keyline has announced two new appointments to the business. Paul Beaman has been selected as the company's new Managing Director (MD) while Andrew Matthewman has joined as National Account Manager. With over 30 years' experience in the industry, Mr Beaman has taken over following
15/05/2017
Esh Construction has secured an industry accolade for its work on a specialist community village project in Teesside. The contractor was awarded a gold award at the Considerate Constructors Scheme's (CCS) 2017 National Site Awards for the Eston Community Village scheme, which involved creating 51 n
15/05/2017
Britcon has strengthened its Yorkshire team by making three new appointments at offices in Wakefield. Brian French has joined as senior quantity surveyor, while Tony Mulcrone has also joined the company as site manager. In addition, Craig Bell has been recruited to the Britcon Engineering Services
15/05/2017
Balfour Beatty has become the first company in the world to gain the 2017 international standard for sustainable procurement, the ISO 20 400 accreditation. The new standard provides provides the fundamental guidance, drivers and principles to ensuring sustainable procurement for organisations. A co
15/05/2017
If you need to choose a home safe, it means that you have valuable belongings and you want to protect them. You may need to secure your jewellery, money, papers, heirlooms, firearms or other items. It's not easy to choose the right safe, as there are many different types and models of safes on the m
12/05/2017
Legal & General (L&G) is set to deliver 250 new homes in Leeds. The company has purchased a new Build To Rent (BTR) site in the city centre as part of a £60 million development, which will also see a 8,640 sq ft commercial/amenity space built. The Mustard Wharf site was acquired from from U+I in p
12/05/2017
BAM FM has been selected to carry out maintenance work for Cranfield University in Bedfordshire. The five-year deal will see HVAC maintenance carried out across a mix of 260 old and new buildings on the University's site. Features include maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning units
12/05/2017
Talks to resolve a pay dispute between crane drivers and HTC Wolffkran have collapsed, it has been revealed. Union Unite said the likelihood of strike action this summer has now increased after peace talks broke down in an ongoing dispute over pay increases. In March, workers unanimously rejected
12/05/2017
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed plans by Plaid Cymru to cut the amount of VAT charged on domestic refurbishment work. Ifan Glyn, Director of FMB Cymru, said by cutting VAT, an annual £50 million would be generated to help stimulate the Welsh economy, as well as improving the en
12/05/2017
Work has started on a £6 million flood alleviation scheme in Goole, East Yorkshire. The project involves building an underground storage tank and new sewers near St Joseph's Primary School to increase the network's capacity. Works will be carried out on behalf of Yorkshire Water by Mott MacDonald B
12/05/2017
A pilot project is underway using drones to carry out bridge inspections in West Sussex. Balfour Beatty Living Places is working alongside the local authority to trial the initiative at Swan Bridge in Pulborough and Adur Ferry Bridge in Shoreham-By-Sea. Routine inspections are carried out on all t
12/05/2017
Interserve has experienced 'mixed trading' in its UK construction business during the first four months of 2017. In a trading update, the company said the businesses performance is still in line with overall expectations, while progress has been made on contracts within its exited Energy from Waste
12/05/2017
A steel manufacturing company has been prosecuted after a worker's hand was crushed by machinery. Rom Ltd of Castle Works, East Moors Road, Cardiff pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 11 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. It has been fined £200,000 with over £17,200 in costs.
12/05/2017
Network Rail is to begin rebuilding a section of railway bridge in Bolton. The company will carry out the work in Lostock next to Lostock Station from 22 May. The six-month project will be completed in November. In addition, a new electricity substation is to be built close to Lostock station. As
12/05/2017
Leading UK importer of compact loaders MultiOne UK has welcomed Yorkshire Compact Loaders to its hire network. Owned by Blake Davis and based in Bedale, Yorkshire Compact Loaders operate throughout Yorkshire using the MultiOne compact loader for both commercial and residential hire. With over
11/05/2017
Fresh talks are to take place between unions and employers as a dispute over bonus pay continues at the £18 billion Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. Members of Unite and GMB overwhelming rejected a proposed pay bonus offered by BYLOR, a consortium led by Laing O'Rourke and which also involves F
11/05/2017
Industry consultancy Ramboll has been appointed to lead the development of a new cruise terminal facility on the River Mersey. The company will spearhead the design team to take forward the proposed £50 million scheme. The team includes architects Stride Treglown, cost managers Gardiner & Theobald,
11/05/2017
Balfour Beatty has reached a milestone on a £150 million residential tower project in London. The contractor has completed piling work on the 53-storey Madison development and completion is on schedule for 2020. Designed by Make Architects, The Madison will contain 423 high specification studios,
11/05/2017
Construction output has fallen by 0.7% in March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Despite growing on a quarterly basis, the ONS said output had declined for a third consecutive period month-on-month. Repair and maintenance caused the most downward pressure, shrinking both mon
11/05/2017
PwC has been prosecuted for misconduct in relation to the 2009 audit of former property services contractor, Connaught. The accountancy firm has been fined £5 million, while retired PwC audit partner Stephen Harrison has been fined £150,000. PwC were also ordered to pay £1.5m in costs. The fines w
11/05/2017
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has unveiled a series of industry policy proposals ahead of the General Election on 08 June. The organisation has outlined five aims in its 'Building the Case for Construction' manifesto and is urging politicians to consider the importance of the built env
11/05/2017
Plans are progressing on a £57 million project to widen A500 link road in Cheshire. Cheshire East Council has granted permission to press ahead with formal planning and business case funding on the scheme, which will see the route widened from the M6 motorway towards Crewe. Out of three options, w
11/05/2017
Base Quantum has appointed Steven Jackson to lead its International Claims division. Mr Jackson has over 40 years of experience in the industry and previously worked as Project Director at Mott MacDonald. His past work includes acting as a quantity surveyor, commercial manager and projects directo
11/05/2017
Durkan has strengthened its senior team by appointing Martin McAtamney as Pre-Construction, Design & Technical Director. Mr McAtamney joins the Hertfordshire-based company from a similar position at Mount Anvil having also worked at Ballymore and Laing O'Rourke. In his new role, Mr McAtamney will
11/05/2017
BID Group Ltd, a leading service provider, manufacturer and supplier of industrial doors, with over 30 years of refined technical experience, were recently called to a large chilled food distribution depot to solve two significant loading bay issues. The issues BID Group engineers faced focussed ar
10/05/2017
More than 80 HGV drivers working for industry supplier Cemex have voted in favour of strike action. The 82 employees voted 87% in favour of industrial action due to a dispute over their pay and conditions. The drivers had previously rejected a deal which offered a 1.6% increase on pay and allowance
10/05/2017
Plans have been unveiled to establish a new 250-bedroom hotel at London Luton Airport. The Courtyard by Marriott London Luton Airport will feature new guestrooms as well as a bar, bistro and gym once finished in 2018. Polcom Developments has already started building the hotel rooms at its factory
10/05/2017
Plans have been submitted to build a new £50 million Liverpool Football Club (FC) training facility in Kirkby. The Club is planning to redevelop its Academy site, bringing together first team and Academy football training operations/facilities on one site. If permission is granted, the features wo
10/05/2017
Barratt Developments has recorded its highest number of project completions in nine years. In a trading update, the company said it expects completions to be around 17,350 for this year, with total forward sales (including joint ventures) forecast to hit record levels, up by 12.7% as at 07 May 2017
10/05/2017
Work has started on a new £14 million teaching block at St Richard Reynolds Catholic College in Twickenham. The project is being delivered by Graham Construction and is expected to be finished in August 2017. To mark the start of construction Bishop John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminst
10/05/2017
Up to 140 new homes are to be built on a former primary school site in Liverpool. A joint venture (JV) between Lovell and The Riverside Group, Compendium Living, will deliver the £15.5 million scheme on the former Joseph Williams School site in Naylorsfield Drive, Belle Vale. The JV is already bui
10/05/2017
Kier Highways has unveiled a new rapid setting material which reduces both project time and costs. The new product has been utilised on a seven-week repair scheme along the M6 and has resulted in £35 million being saved for the UK, with lane closures shortened by 35 days. Kier said that by using t
10/05/2017
A new footbridge has been officially opened in Hertfordshire. Osborne's Hertfordshire Framework Team has carried out refurbishment and maintenance works to the Glaxo Footbridge in Ware. The previous timber structure had reached the end of its service life. It was removed with a 500-tonne crane and
10/05/2017
In 2016 Celtic FC made history as the first UK stadium to install Ferco's safe standing seating system (RailSeat). The installation of 2,900 RailSeats in the north-east corner of Celtic Park represents a major development for safe standing in the top-tier of football, following a twenty year hiatus.
10/05/2017
When Building Adhesives Ltd were looking to replace a rapid roll door and install a new one at the entrance to their tile adhesive warehouse, they needed to find a solution which was economical and also allowed quick access for their warehouse staff. Research and recommendation led them to contact
09/05/2017
Kier has been selected to deliver a new £20 million laboratory facility in Newcastle. The company will build the 77,000 sq ft building as part of the wider Newcastle Science Central development and completion is scheduled for late 2018. Features will include bespoke laboratory space, with high qua
09/05/2017
More than 170 social housing maintenance workers are to take strike action in Manchester. The dispute concerns employees at private contractor Mears and Manchester Working, a joint venture (JV) between Morrison Facilities Services and the local authority. The first strike action is scheduled for Mo
09/05/2017
Japanese industry consultancy, CTI Engineering, has agreed to purchase Waterman Group for approximately £43 million. The deal involves CTI offering 140 pence in cash for each share of the UK consultancy. Both boards have agreed the deal and will now ask shareholders for approval. Michael Baker, Ch
09/05/2017
A new £35 million school building project in Hillingdon has been shortlisted for an industry award. The rebuild of Northwood Secondary School has been selected as a finalist in the 'Best Educational Building' category of the London Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards.
09/05/2017
Lovell has been appointed to deliver a £5.4 million residential development in South-East Wales. The contractor will build 48 new 'affordable' homes on the former Bridgend Town AFC football ground off Coychurch Road in Bridgend. Work is to begin this summer, with completion scheduled for summer 201
09/05/2017
Wates Living Space has won a £5 million contract to carry out housing adaptation works in Sheffield. The three-year deal will see between 400 to 500 properties across the city converted to make homes of elderly and disabled individuals safer and more accessible. Features will include the installat
09/05/2017
Industry manufacturer PERI UK has relocated to newly-built premises in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The new 3,559 sq ft facility, which is located at Wakefield Europort, was built in response to rising demand for PERI's formwork, engineering and scaffolding products in central and northern England.
09/05/2017
A site manager has been prosecuted after a woman was killed by falling window frames from a building site in London. Kelvin Adsett, 64, was found guilty of manslaughter following a trial at the Central Criminal Court. He was sentenced to 12 months' in prison at the Central Criminal Court. In addit
09/05/2017
A joint venture (JV) between AmecFosterWheeler and Interserve, OneAIM, has been selected as the preferred for Sellafield's Operations Site Works (OSW) framework. The programme is a standalone framework that complements the existing strategic contracts in place: the Decommissioning Delivery Partners
09/05/2017
Two companies have been prosecuted after a worker was struck and seriously injured by falling machinery. DHL Services Limited, of Midsummer Boulevard, Central, Milton Keynes, pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It was fined £266,000 with more tha
08/05/2017
Skanska UK's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Putnam is to step down from the company. Having spent over 25 years with the company, Mr Putnam has announced he is moving on to develop the next stage of his career. Gregor Craig has now been appointed as President and CEO with immediate effect. Mr
08/05/2017
VolkerStevin has been appointed to deliver a £13.3 million flood defence scheme in North Lincolnshire. The company will install 3.5km of sheet piles along the east bank of the River Trent from the M180 to Keadby Bridge. Work is to begin in January 2018. The project is part of the local authorities
08/05/2017
IBI Group has been selected to take forward plans to develop a new Wellness Centre in Swansea. The firm will work on the feasibility of developing the facility which aims to address future trends in healthcare. Residents will be able to visit their GP as well as use a range of non-clinical services
08/05/2017
Keepmoat Homes has staged a new event to inspire school children to consider a career in the construction industry. The company teamed up with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Generation Training to host the recent 'Give construction a try' event, a workshop which allowed 350 yea
08/05/2017
A company has been prosecuted for repeatedly breaching asbestos safety regulations. Barroerock Construction Limited, of Langley House Park Road, East Finchley, London, who had pleaded guilty to two offences of breaching Regulation 22 (1) (a) of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 200
08/05/2017
Nomenca, a subsidiary of North Midland Construction, has appointed Gavin Stonard as Engineering Director. With extensive knowledge of the UK and European water sectors, Mr Stonard was previously a Director of Sweco UK. As Engineering Director, his primary responsibilities will include the developm
05/05/2017
BAM has reached a milestone on a £41 million development for Birmingham City University. The contractor has held a topping out ceremony to mark the installation of the last beam on the new Health Sciences and Education building, a new 10,500m² extension being built on Westbourne Road in Edgbaston.
05/05/2017
Mace has been selected to fit-out a new John Lewis store in Oxford City Centre. The new three-storey facility spans over 140,000 sq ft and is part of the £440 million redeveloped Westgate Shopping Centre. More than £18 million has been invested in the anchor store site by John Lewis, who will emp
05/05/2017
HB Reavis has purchased its fourth development site in London. The real estate developer is planning to build a new 88,000 sq m scheme at the site on London’s South Bank known as One Waterloo. Features include a 29-storey building providing offices and residential units, along with a 10-storey bui
05/05/2017
Transport for London (TfL) has revealed plans to award five or six facilities management (FM) deals to four contractors. Engie Services, Interserve FM, Lanes Group and Vinci Construction will provide a number of services including fire protection, mechanical and electrical facilities, such as power
05/05/2017
Lovell has revealed work is underway on a £12 million housing development in Derbyshire. The contractor is building 47 homes on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District in Chapel-en-le-Frith. The news comes as Lovell announced its forward order book in the Leeds region has exceeded £61 million due
05/05/2017
A solar panel installation firm has been prosecuted after a worker fell through a void in a roof while carrying out work in Bristol. Solarjen Limited of Victoria Grove, Bedminster, Bristol, pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 4(1) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005. It has been fined £250,00
05/05/2017
Building services group T Clarke has reported a strong start to 2017, with a number of newly secured projects in England and Scotland. In a trading update, the company revealed its replenished order book is up 22% compared to last year and has passed the £400 million mark for the first time, standi
05/05/2017
Pegasus Group has appointed Andrew Hodgson as its new Director in Cambridge. With more than 19 years’ experience in the planning field, Mr Hodgson has predominantly worked in the Eastern Region of the UK for Savills and most recently for Barton Willmore in Cambridge. He also has extensive experien
04/05/2017
Plans have been revealed for a £5 million football stadium upgrade in Brighton. Brighton & Hove Albion's American Express Community Stadium is set to undergo the revamp, which includes replacing floodlights with a new LED system, installing additional TV gantry as well as an additional TV studio an
04/05/2017
Work has started on the next phase of a conservation project at Westminster Hall in London. The 900-year-old building is undergoing a major revamp and work is underway to erect scaffolding inside and outside the Hall. Conservation and refurbishment works will include an enhanced lighting scheme, i
04/05/2017
Morgan Sindall has reported a strong start to 2017 as each division continues to perform as expected. In a trading update, the Group's stated its order book as at 31 March 2017 was up 5% to £3.83 billion compared to three months ago, while its regeneration & development pipeline rose 2% to £3.28bn.
04/05/2017
Order books for the UK's infrastructure sector have fallen for the first time in four years, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA). In its recent Workload Trends Survey, the organisation revealed 9% of firms reported decreasing order books. In addition, growth in actual
04/05/2017
Galliford Try has set aside £98 million to cover costs on two major infrastructure projects. In a trading update, the company revealed it was setting aside the funds to cover non-recurring costs on the legacy contracts, with 80% of which relating to its share in two joint venture projects. The Gro
04/05/2017
Pick Everard has teamed up with Optimum Consultancy to boost its presence in the south of the UK. The industry consultancy, which has recently opened new offices in Bristol and Birmingham, is making the move as it continues to experience rapid growth. In addition, the merger will expand the servic
04/05/2017
Wates Residential is continuing work on a £8.4 million residential scheme in Nottinghamshire The company is building 54 new homes on the site of the former General Hospital in Mansfield. The scheme will offer 12 two-bedroom bungalows, 42 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for residents with di
04/05/2017
A Councillor has been prosecuted after carrying out alterations to a Grade II listed building without permission from Wealden District Council. Cllr Barby Dashwood-Morris, of the Priest House, Church Lane, Hellingly, pleaded guilty to six charges of causing works to be executed, for the alteration
03/05/2017
A surge in civil engineering work has helped boost the UK construction sector in April. The latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI was recorded at 53.1 for the month, up from 52.5 in March and the sharpest rise in output so far this year. Companies reported a solid start to the second quarter of 2
03/05/2017
Graham Construction has been selected to build a new build-to-rent (BTR) residential development in Salford Quays. The contractor will develop a 16-storey 270-apartment block at the Erie Basin site, with work due to be completed by summer 2019. Features will include two linked multi-storey apartme
03/05/2017
Work is underway on a new student accommodation scheme in Southampton. Morgan Sindall is delivering a 435-bed Vita Student facility on Portswood Road and work is scheduled for completion before the 2018 academic year. Features will include a 1,200 sq m communal area comprising a large social hub,
03/05/2017
Pegasus Group has strengthened its senior team by appointing Chris Jarvis as a Director in Leeds. As a minerals and waste specialist, Mr Jarvis has significant experience of managing applications for minerals and waste development, along with experience of the energy industry including energy from
03/05/2017
Robertson Facilities Management (FM) has won a new contract with waste management and recycling specialist, Yorwaste. The division will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, as well as fixed wire testing services, across 35 buildings within the Yorwaste property portfolio over a three-year pe
03/05/2017
Fusion21 has renewed its national Consultants Framework, worth up to £90 million in total. The four-year scheme offers 10 lots including surveying, stock monitoring and appraisal, environmental, architectural, engineering and project management and multi disciplinary works. As part of the renewal,
03/05/2017
A plumber has been jailed after carrying out unsafe gas work at four homes in the Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire areas. Gareth Scott Redford of Blaydon Place, Sutton, Cambridgeshire pleaded guilty to 14 breaches under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 Consumer Protection from
03/05/2017
Gleeds has strengthened its senior team by appointing Neil McMullen as Director of Health. With over 25 years' experience in the construction industry and specialist knowledge of the health sector, Mr McMullen joins the consultancy from Currie & Brown where he held a senior position as regional dir
02/05/2017
New research has revealed small house builders and developers are growing frustrated with the UK's planning system. The NHBC Foundation's report, 'Small house builders and developers: current challenges to growth', states out of almost 500 small firms, more than a third (38%) are waiting over a yea
02/05/2017
Plans have been submitted to build a new 22,000-seater football stadium in Southend-on-Sea. Proposals by Southend United include developing the new facility at Fossetts Farm to replace Roots Hall Stadium, along with a new hotel and flats. In a statement on its website, the Club said: "This submiss
02/05/2017
A parliamentary committee has called on the Government to do more to end major house building firms from dominating the housing market. In its report, the House of Commons communities & local government committee stated the eight largest companies build over half of all new homes across the UK. Wi
02/05/2017
SPIE has announced Rob Goodhew as the company's new UK Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Goodhew will replace James Thoden van Velzen and takes up the new position on 08 May. With over 30 years' experience in the engineering industry, Mr Goodhew joined the company in 2009 as Director of Major Proj
02/05/2017
The next Government must secure skilled workers for the UK's construction industry, according to the Federation of Master Builders. The organisation has published its 'Programme for Government', stating the upcoming General Election in June is 'much more than a referendum on Brexit'. Brian Berry,
02/05/2017
Breedon Southern has completed the acquisition of Pro Mini Mix. With its 1stMix business already having a strong presence throughout the East Midlands and East Anglia, Breedon said the deal will enable the Group to extend its coverage across the central belt of England as well as markets in and aro
02/05/2017
A gas fitter has been prosecuted after installing a new boiler at a domestic property while not registered with Gas Safe. Michael Trent Algar of Milnrow Road, Shaw, Oldham, pleaded guilty to breaching three charges under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. He was given a 14-mont
02/05/2017
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), has announced its regular Annual Stakeholder Day will take place at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NVCO), London on Tuesday, 04 July. This year's theme will be Delivering Impacts in the Forest with speakers from the
