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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for December 2019
20/12/2019
Construction work is underway to build a new 143-bed hotel in the heart of York city centre. Avantis Hotels, which already owns and operates the Hampton by Hilton York in nearby Toft Green is developing the Piccadilly site. When complete in the first quarter of 2021, the hotel will house 143 bedr
20/12/2019
A new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school in Devon has officially opened its doors. The facility was delivered over a £4 million project which saw the former Charlton Lodge care home in Tiverton transformed to make way for the new school. Morgan Sindall Construction completed
20/12/2019
A section of the new £1.5 billion A14 bypass has been opened six months ahead of schedule. The A14 Huntingdon bypass opened to the public last week, forming part of a major scheme to upgrade 21 miles of the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon. A joint venture of Balfour Beatty, Costain and Skan
20/12/2019
Keller UK has pledged its commitment to the next generation of engineers and technicians with a record number of apprentices. The firm has recruited 15 local youngsters learning a variety of trades in its plant department. The apprentices have been recruited over the last couple of years from sch
20/12/2019
Contractor McLaughlin & Harvey has agreed a deal to deliver a new revolutionary project in London. The V&A has appointed the firm as base build contractor for a new collection and research centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It forms part of the V&A East project. Designed by Diller Scofidio +
20/12/2019
Hand wrapping pallets is an extremely difficult job even if it's done correctly and a common source of employee injuries when performed incorrectly. The cost of these work related injuries & accidents caused by hand wrapping pallets are never considered until its too late. Pallet wrapping with a
19/12/2019
London's major urban regeneration scheme, Royal Wharf has taken a major step closer to completion. A ceremony was held at the new neighbourhood to mark the topping out of the project's final building. When complete, Royal Wharf will deliver 3,385 new homes, complete with health centre, pharmacy,
19/12/2019
Leading built environment firm Arup has been recognised with a national award for its Midtown Integrated Economic and Public Realm Vision. The project – commissioned by the BEE Midtown Business Improvement District – concurrently developed the economic and public realm requirements of the area to e
19/12/2019
UK housebuilder Crest Nicholson has supported Variety, the Children's Charity, with a donation of over £2 million. The company has partnered with the charity for fourteen years, with events like the London Marathon, the Prudential Ride 100, or an 8-day cycle trip from Cambodia to Vietnam helping C
19/12/2019
Plans for a new inn along the Sunderland seafront in Seaburn have taken a major step forward. Metnor Construction has signed on as principle contractor for the scheme, which will see a 40-room inn built alongside the STACK Seaburn development. The Seabird Inn will be built over three storeys, comp
19/12/2019
A new awards show has been announced recognising design excellence in bathrooms across the UK. Leading online store for premium designer bathroom products, UK Bathrooms is hosting the event, which is open to homeowners and professionals whether architect, interior designer or trade entry. Homeown
19/12/2019
Lighting towers have been lighting up construction sites for over forty years across the globe. To this day, they are still being developed for versatility across a range of working environments and reduced emissions and noise for an
18/12/2019
A new three-storey development centre for apprentices has been handed over to the University of Warwick. Kier completed work on the £10m Degree Apprenticeship Centre for WMG, which saw the construction of a 2,400m² centre. It houses a number of teaching rooms, breakout space for students, employee
18/12/2019
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of construction on a key project at Liverpool's Paddington Village. Paddington Village is a £1 billion expansion scheme east of the city centre which will be a key part of one of the UK's leading innovation districts – incorporating ne
18/12/2019
A deal has been struck which will see a new engineering business move into manufacturing space at Pontefract's 150,000 sq ft industrial development, Park 32. Built by Marshall Construction, the £15 million speculative development comprises four purpose-built units ranging from 12,000 sq ft up to 82
18/12/2019
The development of a new £13.5 million research facility at the University of Nottingham has reached a major milestone. Contractor Woodhead Group is progressing well with work on the Power Electronics; Machines and Control (PEMC) centre. The steel frame of the structure has now been completed. The
18/12/2019
A major project which will see Britain and Denmark's power grids connected has been boosted with a key appointment. Leading UK construction firm Balfour Beatty has landed a £90 million contract to deliver the British onshore civils works for the Viking Link Interconnector Project. On behalf of joi
18/12/2019
The ongoing regeneration of Wolverhampton city centre has taken a leap forward with work on a new state-of-the-art office development. Contractor GRAHAM has begun construction on the modern i9 development, which will provide up to 52,000 sq ft of stunning Grade A office space and has potential for
18/12/2019
Galliford Try Highways has been recognised for its commitment to diversity with a prestigious accreditation. The business achieved the Leaders in Diversity accreditation, recognising its exemplary standards in areas of Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement (FREDIE). Du
18/12/2019
A new community engagement app has been launched by developer VolkerWessels UK to deliver updates on a project in Feltham. The app, which officially launched in November, offers the general public an overview of the project; details of upcoming possessions and work activities; project news, and co
18/12/2019
No matter how big or small your business is, in today's fast-paced world, technology can make a big difference in how smoothly your organisation runs. In addition to this, it can also give you the extra edge you need to keep up with competitors. If you are a business owner who uses vehicles as part
18/12/2019
In a world of 'stuff' bursting out of every cupboard and drawer, what can we give this Christmas? You'll know from our last blog that we are endeavouring to have a more sustainable Christmas and we certainly didn't want to be the bearers of more plastic, more gifts to squirrel away in the back of th
17/12/2019
The next phase of the £1 billion London Power Tunnels (LPT2) project is set to get underway early next year. A £400 million contract has been awarded to HOCHTIEF-MURPHY Joint Venture (HMJV) to deliver the tunnelling and shaft work on the second phase. This work will take place over six years, begi
17/12/2019
A deal has been reached which will see 135 affordable homes built across Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. One of the UK's largest housing groups, Orbit has signed a contract Midlands-based Trent & Dove to deliver the homes. The contract forms part of Orbit's strategic partnership wit
17/12/2019
Triton Construction has bookended a successful 2019 by announcing its best ever trading year. The Yorkshire firm has reported a consolidated turnover of £58 million with a 76% increase in net profits for the year ending 31 March 2019. This represents an impressive 106% increase on 2017 and the pre
17/12/2019
Key work on the M6 J13-15 smart motorway project has brought the scheme a step closer to completion. Kier Highways successfully installed three large cantilever gantries over a nine-night period while the motorway network remained open to customers. Three gantries weighing 24 tonnes and 18m in wi
17/12/2019
National contractor Morgan Sindall Construction has signed on to deliver a major expansion project for Aylesbury Vale District Council. The firm has begun work on site to expand the council's central operations depot on Pembroke Road. This £7.8 million project forms part of the local authority's p
17/12/2019
A deal has been struck between ENGIE and EDF Energy to extend their existing long-term partnership. This £350 million deal will see ENGIE continue to provide a range of facilities management and specialist technical support services to EDF's nuclear power stations in the UK until the end of 2027. T
17/12/2019
The development of new flats in Bristol city centre has been boosted with a key appointment. SD Sealants has secured a £600,000 contract to deliver tiling works on the scheme, which is being led by Galliford Try. The ND6 and ND7 project will see 376 high quality, long-term residential apartments d
17/12/2019
Wates Group's FM division has strengthened its position in the private sector with a key contract renewal. The business has extended its previous three-year agreement with Mott MacDonald for hard services and M&E provision across the engineering and development consultancy's national portfolio of
17/12/2019
Motacus is set to expand with a new builder's merchants in London. The family-run business with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry will open its new builder's merchants on 06 January in North London. With expertise gathered from construction in the UK, Romania, Bahrain, and
17/12/2019
Back around the time when punk rock was on its way out and Margaret Thatcher was on her way in, a lot of digging on building sites was still done by hand, excavators were quite expensive and too big to fit through a standard doorway. David John who ran a family engineering firm in Wales recognised
16/12/2019
Adur District Council has approved a planning application for the regeneration of The Mannings in Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex, designed by AHR for Southern Housing Group. The regeneration on Surry Street will see the existing, aged 40-flat building replaced by 74 welcoming and attractive new hom
16/12/2019
Permaroof has completed 24,000 orders in 2019 marking its most successful year to date and the highest number of orders in its 19-year history. The significant milestone follows four consecutive record sales months and a raft of exciting investments. The company added 22,000 sq ft of warehouse spac
16/12/2019
GRAHAM have announced a new partnership with Street League, the UK's leading 'sport for employment' charity which targets sports to engage with young people, as well as teach them the key life and work skills they need to move into sustainable employment . The two organisations have worked togethe
16/12/2019
Water industry regulator, Ofwat, has finalised its price review for 2020-25 following the confirmation of a major investment programme to improve services for customers and the environment. Ofwat has revealed a spending package of £51bn for the next five years. A quarter of this, around £13bn, will
16/12/2019
BAM Construction have created a new forest school learning environment in association with Heath Primary School. A team of BAM Construction volunteers worked to deliver an inspiring outdoor education space for the school, and donated over £1,700 of equipment and materials. Working alongside teache
16/12/2019
Skanska has announced that it has reached "practical completion" on the construction of the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children, on behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. This is Skanska's second scheme at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), supporting the w
13/12/2019
Major refurbishment works on Channel 4's new Leeds-based media hub has been completed by the Caddick Group. Caddick Group, a family-run property development and construction business, has finished transforming an old six-acre printworks in central Leeds into a creative complex just 15 minutes from
13/12/2019
Willmott Dixon has announced the launch of its new skills academy in Liverpool, to equip dozens of local people with qualifications to get jobs in the construction industry. The Building Lives Academy has opened adjacent to Willmott Dixon's project to build King's Dock car park, for Liverpool City
13/12/2019
National developer Wates Residential and its partners at the nearby Daedalus Village housing development, Rund and MD Developments have made a donation to support Hostel 101. The donation will be used to purchase essential items for homeless people in Gosport this winter including water bottles, h
13/12/2019
Galliford Try have been appointed to the second Yorkshire Water Framework, said to be worth up to £30 million over the five-year term. Carried out in conjunction with design partner GHD, the work will cover the clean water and sewerage networks, focusing on the rehabilitation and replacement of bel
13/12/2019
Balfour Beatty has announced the creation of a new leadership role - Chief Technology Officer - to support its growing focus on technology and innovation as a strategic imperative for the infrastructure and construction industry. The role will also support the Group's Site of the Future programme.
13/12/2019
Tools and equipment hire and services provider Speedy has invested £2.8 million in new zero and low-emission lighting towers to help contractors boost sustainability and cut fuel costs. Using 25 zero-emission, solar-powered lights on site would see contractors cut their carbon output by 184 tonnes
12/12/2019
A new housing development called Eutopia Homes has been launched by Scott Hammond, one of the co-founders of Essential Living, the UK's first build-to-rent developer and operator. The new venture has been launched with £365m development pipeline containing homes for sale and rent in key regional ci
12/12/2019
Costain has published an update of their work on behalf of the Welsh government for the construction of the A465 Heads of the Valleys road (the "A465 Contract") and the Group's trading for the year ending 31 December 2019 ("FY19"). In the company's half-year results statement in August, they have r
12/12/2019
Keller Group has announced the appointment of their new CEO alongside the publication of a new strategy update. Interim CEO and formerly CFO, Michael Speakman, has been announced as the firms new permanent CEO, with immediate effect. While making the announcement, the Group said that performance f
12/12/2019
Norfolk County Council has chosen Kier to deliver £3.4 million extension works at Hethersett Primary school. The project will consist of constructing a standalone eight classroom, single-storey teaching block, which includes a new Library space, Studio Hall and Group Rooms; together with minor refu
12/12/2019
Balfour Beatty has won the £267 million contract for the construction of the Midland Metropolitan Hospital on behalf of Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust (the Trust). Having been appointed to deliver the Early Works contract in 2018, Balfour Beatty will now progress with the main con
12/12/2019
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has announced a collaboration with ITN Productions on a new news-style programme to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges faced by the housing sector. Stating that housing is fundamental to everyone's lives, the programme, The Future of Housing
12/12/2019
With 5400 lumens this doubled-headed masterpiece will lighten your area up this Christmas and with a mounted tripod (110v) and bonus 120 degree light spread, this piece of kit should be part of your construction experience. So let's light up your winter with our new range of LED site lights availa
11/12/2019
Willmott Dixon has been chosen to deliver the new Junior School, STEM building and Sixth Form Hub at St Dunstan's College - a co-educational independent school in Catford, London. Construction will start in January on the £18m contract, which is part of St Dunstan's College's wider plan to signific
11/12/2019
Wates Construction has highlighted the benefits being brought to Nottingham as the construction of the new Nottingham College City Hub campus accelerates past the halfway point. Through construction of the £58m educational facility – set to accommodate 2,000 students each year when it opens in Sept
11/12/2019
Public and regulated services business Amey has announced the appointment of Amanda Fisher as acting CEO. Ms Fisher is the current Managing Director of the Facilities Management, Defence and Justice (FMDJ) Business at Amey and will replace Andy Milner, who is leaving the company after a long caree
11/12/2019
Just step on the the platform, close the guard rail and turn the handle. In 11 seconds you will be 3.5m high. Of course you can choose your desired height. This is a great machine to reach those areas that can be stubborn to get to, you don't even need to assemble the scaffolding towers or balance
11/12/2019
GRAHAM Construction has held a topping out ceremony to mark a milestone in the construction of a new Sports Centre at Oundle School. The event gathered representatives from the privately-owned contractor and Oundle School to celebrate the progress of the £24 million project. Once complete in Sprin
11/12/2019
Balfour Beatty has been named Britain's Most Admired Company in the Heavy Construction sector of the longest running annual survey of corporate reputation in the UK. Organised by leading reputation specialists and academic partners, the awards represent a peer-review of corporate reputation, consid
11/12/2019
Sir Robert McAlpine's road concession teams on the M6/A74(M) and the A19 have both celebrated a major milestone this year, helping the fire mark their 150th Anniversary. In what has been described as "a fantastic achievement" both teams have recorded a full seven years without a RIDDOR reportable a
11/12/2019
ADEPT Consulting has helped shape a brand new IKEA store in Greenwich. The building scored 90.4% under BREEAM Certification for sustainable design that reached BREEAM "Outstanding" rating. Its main aim is to have an overall positive impact on people and the planet and contribute to protecting vul
10/12/2019
Plans have been submitted for a host of new build to rent family homes in Doncaster. Godwin Group's property arm is leading the proposal for 60 new BTR units on Watch House Lane in Bentley, comprising of a mix of two and three bedroom homes. Richard Cornes, managing director at Godwin Developments
10/12/2019
Industrial space has been boosted in Liverpool with the completion of the third phase of development at Stonebridge Business Park. Caddick Construction delivered the six-month project on behalf of St Modwen, which included the delivery of a further 52,000 sq ft of industrial space at the 30-acre si
10/12/2019
SEGRO's flagship 700-acre multi-modal logistics hub in the East Midlands is taking shape with work underway on its fifth industrial unit. Main contractor Winvic has begun work on site to deliver the 177,500 sq ft warehouse distribution facility, which will see end-user Games Workshop Limited join
10/12/2019
Specialist engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance (HSB) has named a new Director of Business Development and Distribution. Experienced Business Development leader Terry Dyson will take on the role, joining from Travelers, where he was working as a Regional Distribution Mana
10/12/2019
A major milestone has been marked on a student accommodation project for the University of York. Contractor GRAHAM has reached financial close on a £130 million contract to deliver a major 1,480-bed student accommodation scheme at the university. The scheme forms a key part of the University's am
10/12/2019
Lakeside-Hire has stepped up its efforts to support events across the country with a new road plate alternative. Recognised as a superior alternative to plywood, TrakMats (Road Plates) are ideal for allowing access and gaining traction to construction sites for vehicles such as cars, vans, JCB, cr
09/12/2019
Wates Group Chairman has added to his previous Royal honour with a Knighthood. HRH The Prince of Wales presented Sir James Wates CBE with his Knighthood at Buckingham Palace last week. This comes after Sir James received a CBE in 2011. Sir James has been Chairman of the Wates Group, the family-o
09/12/2019
A London office building in the heart of St James's has been recognised with a landmark double-certification. The Marq, a development from The Crown Estate, has become the first new-build project in the UK to achieve both a BREEAM New Construction Outstanding rating for its shell and core and the
09/12/2019
An intense three-day competition has seen 10 of the UK's leading construction trainees and apprentices claim prizes at the SkillBuild National Finals. The competition, which took place at this year's WorldSkills UK LIVE, recognised individuals across 10 trades. The SkillBuild competitions were sp
09/12/2019
A contractor has been appointed to take forward construction plans at a historic Oxford college. Planning permission was granted last year for the development of a new high-quality building at Trinity College, a constituent college of the University of Oxford. The building will provide teaching fa
09/12/2019
Construction products manufacturer IKO has strengthened its Board of Directors with two new additions. Kerry Parker-Wray joins the Board as Strategic Development Director, bringing experience in marketing and key account management to the new role. HR specialist Amanda Flynn also becomes Business
09/12/2019
The development of a new student accommodation scheme in Sheffield city centre has taken a leap forward with a key appointment. ISG has secured the contract for the £46.5 million project, which will see a four block development built on Fitzwilliam Street comprising 864 units. The firm completed
09/12/2019
A new Eco Lift from Lakeside Hire is now on the market. The new lightweight and easy to move model from Power Tower offers battery free mode and standard mains power operation. This guarantees no acid spill or charging. Other features include easy handling, auto brakes on entry as well as auto loc
09/12/2019
The manual total station is dead. The robots killed it. Well, not quite, but with manual sales stagnating in the developed world for some years and robotics consistently increasing, it's certainly the way things are going. So what's driving it? The answer is productivity. An instrument like the
06/12/2019
Gateway Housing Association has signed on to deliver a host of affordable homes on a landmark mixed-use development in London. The company has been named as the partner for local developer Rockwell, which will complete and manage the affordable housing at 82 West India Dock Road, Westferry. Constr
06/12/2019
Former Kier employee Bruce Clarke has been named as the new Business Development Director for McLaren's South business. This appointment will see Bruce join the leadership team for the region, in which he will utilise over 20 years' experience as a business development professional. In the new r
06/12/2019
Kier Highways has strengthened its name as a customer-focused business with a major accolade. The firm has retained its Customer Service Excellence Standard certification for the sixth year running, while also being compliant with every aspect of the criteria for the first time. The Centre for A
06/12/2019
Wates Group has surpassed its £20 million spending target through Social Enterprises (SE) in its supply chain. This latest achievement has cemented the company's position as a leading supporter of the SE sector. The family-owned, 122-year-old company was one of the founder members of the Buy Soc
06/12/2019
ASL has operated as geo-environmental consultants for the one of the largest brownfield developments in the UK. The site comprised some 38 hectares of brownfield land set in the industrial heartland of the UK with an industrial history of over 150 years in metals engineering and munitions manufact
06/12/2019
Electricians have different core drilling needs to plumbers but tend to be offered the same diameters in core drill kits. Abrasives World has now compiled a diamond core drill kit specifically for electrical installation work. Key to making these kits ideal for electricians are two extended barrel
05/12/2019
A key ceremony has been held in Leeds to mark the beginning of construction on a £300 million redevelopment scheme. Main contractor Caddick Construction was joined by representatives from developer Moda Living, partner Apache Capital and LeedsBID to mark the project milestone. The ceremony was a n
05/12/2019
A new brewery is beginning to take shape in Leicestershire ahead of its scheduled opening in autumn 2020. Contractor Kier has worked with client Everards to lift the 16 brewery vessels into place, eight of which had a height of 5m, with the larger eight reaching 8m in height. Cranes were used on t
05/12/2019
London South Bank University's (LBSU) London Road Building is set to be transformed into a dedicated learning zone courtesy of a £39 million refurbishment project. Willmott Dixon Interiors has been selected to deliver the scheme, which will support the wider redevelopment project at LBSU's campus
05/12/2019
A major mixed-use scheme in Cardiff has been boosted with the appointment of a main contractor. Local developer Rightacres has named ISG to take forward a key project in its flagship Central Square scheme. This £89 million construction project to deliver the Cardiff Transport Interchange building
05/12/2019
Crest Nicholson has secured a national housebuilding award for a development in Daventry. The developer was presented with a Bronze accolade for Best Public Realm at the 38th annual WhatHouse? Award for its Monksmoor Park scheme. The Best Public Realm award seeks to recognise developments with st
05/12/2019
Victims can expect little or no investigation, or a visit from a police officer, unless they can supply evidence or name a suspect. After much consideration, it is finally time to share some hard truths. (The opinions in here are my own, however I will point to various sources from around the web
05/12/2019
AET Flexible Space was contracted to supply the innovative underfloor air conditioning (UfAC) system to 24 St James Square. The brief for AET was to maximise floor-to-ceiling heights within the constraints of the original building while providing flexible air conditioning at each floor plate. The o
05/12/2019
EasyCabin has been honoured with a Gold Apple award at the Green Apple Awards. The firm secured the accolade for Environmental Best Practice for our Ecosmart ZERO. Nixon Hire also won Silver with our SOLAR Pod. For more information please get in touch at info@ajc-trailers.co.uk or 01582 486663
04/12/2019
Plans for a new academic building on the University of Portsmouth's Victoria Site have taken a major stride forward. Designs have been selected for the new 13-storey building following a well-contested RIBA International Design Competition. A multi-disciplinary design team led by Feilden Clegg B
04/12/2019
Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has named a new Construction Finance leader. Jim Davis has been promoted to the Managing Director role following an eight year stint with the firm. Joining BFS from Yorkshire Bank in 2011, Jim held the role of Head of Sales for the West Midlands since 2011 and was i
04/12/2019
A major regeneration scheme in the Lambeth borough of London is set to move forward following approval. Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee voted in favour of the 8 Albert Embankment scheme, which will see a new mixed-use community delivered that offers significant benefits to the lo
04/12/2019
A new co-working business workspace is set to be created in a historic Leicester building. Funding of £450,000 has been secured from Leicester City Council to move forward with plans for a major revamp of the former Fenwick building. This investment will allow work to move forward on 12,000 sq ft
04/12/2019
UK rental company GAP Hire Solutions has announced its ninth specialist division - Trenching & Shoring. This decision comes after GAP strengthened its products fleet with the acquisition of Scottish-based trenching and shoring company, MV Trench Support earlier this year. Trenching & Shoring, whi
04/12/2019
Solar Smart – Plug 'n' play solar panels (Patent Pending) reduce fuel costs and harmful emissions with NO COMPLICATED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. Every roof is a renewable opportunity. Integrate solar panels to your temporary sites & out buildings without any hassle. Fasten your solar panels. Plug in
04/12/2019
Challenge Europe has lifted the lid on its five types of socket screws on offer. The ex-stock production supply specialist supplies screws from stock to support the engineering/assembly industries. Socket head cap screws, socket shoulder screws, socket button head screws, socket countersunk screw
04/12/2019
Developer Beal Homes has moved into a new marketing sales office built by Excel Modular Buildings Ltd. The contractor began work on the project in September 2019 and took six weeks to reach completion. A Kingspan Optimo finish was utilised on the outside of the building, while the interior was com
03/12/2019
The UK's film and TV sector is set for a major economic boost with a new state-of-the-art studio at Elstree in North London. British media group Sky has announced plans to build a 32-acre, state-of-the-art TV and film studio, which would house 14 sound stages and become a new home for the best of
03/12/2019
An 80-metre long, 1,000 tonne curved bridge has been installed over the A1081 in Luton. The VolkerFitzpatrick-Kier joint-venture delivered the project ahead of schedule, which will see DART shuttles travel over the A1081 on the new bridge. The bridge was constructed at an offsite location, adjace
03/12/2019
UK housing developer MJ Gleeson has appointed a new permanent CEO. Current interim boss, James Thomson, who joined the company in June, will take on the role on a permanent basis. This appointment follows a comprehensive search process, led by an external search firm, which included internal and
03/12/2019
A deal has been struck for the delivery of a new secondary school in Bristol. Skanska has secured a £23.3 million contract to build a new, 1,220-place secondary school, Trinity Academy. It will provide school places for 900 students aged 11 to 16, as well as 320 sixth form students. This builds o
03/12/2019
The UK's best builders' merchants have been celebrated at the 18th annual Builders' Merchants Awards. Held in partnership with the Builders Merchants Federation, the awards recognise the best and the brightest in the merchant industry. This year's ceremony was hosted by Dame Kelly Holmes MBE at
03/12/2019
Sustrans has been recognised for an innovative scheme which aims to increase active travel across the Avonmouth and Severnside Enterprise Area. The company's Severn Ride & Stride project beat six other competitors to claim Best Innovative Sustainable Travel Measure at the Travelwest Travel Awards i
03/12/2019
Tor Multimix is proud to take delivery of our Brand New Minimixer which will operate from our ready mixed concrete and screed plant in Glastonbury, Somerset. The New Minimixer will work alongside our existing Minimixer and is a combination of the latest efficient Mercedes Benz Euro 6 truck chassis
03/12/2019
The vacuum cups shown throughout our site represent solutions to applications involving the use of vacuum. Most of these cups are maintained in stock for immediate shipment. Our vacuum cups are manufactured from two materials:
02/12/2019
Liverpool FC have unveiled its vision to create a bigger Anfield stadium. The Premier League club displayed the early-stage plans for the proposed Anfield Road Stand expansion at a number of drop-in events last week. The current proposals would see the capacity of the Anfield Road Stand increase
02/12/2019
A hotel operator has been found for the £120 million Guildhall development in Nottingham. This major scheme will see the Grade II listed Nottingham Guildhall restored and redeveloped into a new offering. Ascena will bring a 160-bed four-star hotel offering to the city which will include a rooftop
02/12/2019
Surrey County Council has presented Kier Highways with an award for its innovative S-Skills programme. The business was one of two winners recognised at the We Are Surrey 2019 Social Value Awards, which celebrate businesses that contribute to their local communities. The programme supports young
02/12/2019
A popular UK online retailer has agreed a deal to create its first 'mini' Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) at a St Modwen site in Bristol. Ocado Retail will lease out St. Modwen Park Access 18 in Avonmouth, Bristol, a 150,000 sq ft speculatively-built unit. The lease will run for 17 years and is e
02/12/2019
Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a £217 million contract to maintain 9,000 kilometers of highways, carriageways and footpaths across the region. A deal was struck with Balfour Beatty Living Places for the six-year contract, with an option also available to extend it for a further six years.
02/12/2019
Local construction workers are set to deliver a new north Lincolnshire power station despite growing concerns, it has been confirmed. Reports surfaced that, despite promises of local labour, the Keadby 2 project near Scunthorpe would be completed by a Spanish workforce. Contractors Seimens and B
02/12/2019
The NASC and Simian Skill have joined forces to help a former soldier take the next step in his career in the scaffolding industry. The organisations teamed up after scaffolder Liam Gibbons reached out for assistance via the NASC's Facebook account. He wrote: "I read with interest that the NASC
02/12/2019
With sustainable construction fast becoming a more urgent focus across the UK, one innovative safety firm is making it easier than ever for construction companies to facilitate positive change and really make a difference. Rainbow Safety, a West Midlands-based manufacturer of both mandatory and ad
