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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for April 2019
30/04/2019
Morgan Sindall Construction has won a contract to deliver new sports and student facilities at Liverpool John Moores University. The Copperas Hill development will see a disused site transformed into a state-of-the-art new Sports Building, a five-storey Student Life Building and attractive open sp
30/04/2019
Kier has commenced work on a new £9 million scheme at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth. The firm's regional building branch is constructing a new state-of-the-art Physical Training centre and gymnasium at the academy on behalf of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). A
30/04/2019
The Port of Southampton's Ocean Cruise Terminal has reopened following the first phase of a multi-million pound upgrade. Contractor Graham delivered the first phase of the £12 million project, which saw the port's largest terminal improved on the quayside with 18 new 150 tonne bollards replacing t
30/04/2019
A ground breaking ceremony has been held to celebrate the beginning of construction on Birmingham's tallest residential towers. The Broad Street development, which was recently renamed The Mercian, will have 481 apartments exclusively for rent, offering hotel level service and a whole host of on-s
30/04/2019
Winvic has been recognised for its health and safety practices with its eighth consecutive RoSPA Gold Award. The RoSPA Awards scheme recognises achievements in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. Ian Goodhead, Winvic's HSEQ Dire
30/04/2019
McLaren Construction has been appointed to deliver a new 169-home development in Barking, East London. Located in Crown House A at Linton Road, the development forms the first of a two-part scheme that will also see a separate contract for the demolition of the current Crown House, a dated 1960s o
30/04/2019
The UK's construction industry SkillBuild competition has kicked off in Glasgow, the first of eight regional competitions. The event which got underway today, 30 April, attracted around 200 people in an effort to help tackle the industry's skills shortage. This Glasgow regional qualifier sees the
30/04/2019
Plans for a new state-of-the-art Aquatics Centre in Smethwick, Sandwell are moving forward with the appointment of a design and construction partner. Wates Construction will serve as the partner and work along with Sandwell Council to develop the construction programme and design for the new facil
30/04/2019
Britcon has secured two contracts to support Network Rail's Railway Upgrade Plan. The firm's steelwork manufacturing division, Britcon Engineering Services (BES) was awarded contracts from Construction Marine Limited and Amey. On behalf of Construction Marine, BES will deliver a £900,000 contract
30/04/2019
Height specialist Access North Structures has reported its biggest financial year to-date with tripled turnover. The firm is celebrating its landmark 12 months with an office relocation to accommodate a growing team. Company owners, Berenice and Daniel Northcott, credit the new Access North Buil
29/04/2019
A Manchester apartment scheme comprising 374 properties has reached a key milestone ahead of its opening next month. Contractor McGoff marked the completion of Phase Two's concrete frame with a topping out ceremony at Downtown on Woden Street. When complete, Downtown will provide 374 apartments w
29/04/2019
UK construction giant Balfour Beatty has won a major contract in Aberdeen. The firm will work to renovate the city's historic Union Terrace Gardens under a £25.7 million contract. The scheme forms part of Aberdeen City Council's City Centre Masterplan project which will transform the Victorian p
29/04/2019
UK property development investment firm Godwin Group has expanded its network with a new office in London. The company, which has recently announced a number of new high profile appointments, has added the new outpost to its existing bases in Nottingham and Birmingham. The new London office provi
29/04/2019
Work has commenced on site to deliver 383 new homes in Milton Keynes. The project will see a new development built on Grand Union Canal, consisting of 51 houses, 332 apartments, a 111-berth marina and new businesses, including a waterside pub, café and restaurant. Access to this previously unused
29/04/2019
Wates is set to begin work on a new fire station in St Helens, Merseyside, next month. The company's construction branch will deliver the £7 million station on behalf of Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service following the successful delivery of Saughall Massie Fire Station. This is the latest in a li
29/04/2019
Minster Surfacing has been shortlisted for five national green awards. The road surfacing firm has been named as a finalist for three BusinessGreen Leaders Awards and two National Recycling Awards. The company is nominated for Circular Economy Project of the Year and Small Business of the Year at
29/04/2019
A major refurbishment project which saw Twickenham stadium's East Stand transformed has been shortlisted for a prestigious flooring award. The project has been named among three other nominees in the 'Best Use of Flooring in a Sports Venue' category at the CFJ/CFA awards, run by Contract Flooring
29/04/2019
Kier is set to deliver three new warehouse units in Hampshire after securing planning permission for the developments. The firm's development arm, Kier Property will complete its Logistics City scheme in Whiteley, totalling warehouse space of 58,664 sq ft. The site located near Solent Way, is the
29/04/2019
The National Asssociation of Shopfitters (NAS) has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of a new President and Vice President. The association, which represents the interests of almost 250 interior fit-out contractors throughout Britain and Northern Ireland, announced the appointments
29/04/2019
Jurassic Coast Wood House has been put forward for the Wood Awards and will be showcased at the Grand Designs Live London ExCel from the 04-12 May on Timber Focus / WoodMood Stand B370. The property TidalStone Jurassic Coast Wood House is located on the Jurassic Coastline in Lyme Regis. The buildi
26/04/2019
Some 25 sites across the Wates Group have been recognised for exceptional standards of consideration for their local communities, environment and workforce. The annual Considerate Constructors Scheme's (CCS) National Site Awards recognise projects and sites that have raised the bar for considerate
26/04/2019
Interserve has been awarded a place on the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) framework for Car Park Management and Infrastructure. Interserve Construction will provide a combination of design, build and finance car park solutions, with the option to include car park operation. The framework i
26/04/2019
Plans for a major new office development and multi-storey car park at Sadlers Mead, Chippenham have received planning approval from Wiltshire Council. The AHR-designed 31,748 ft2 office development will provide a new headquarters for Chippenham-based renewable power firm Good Energy, enabling the c
26/04/2019
Develop Training Ltd (DTL) has appointed maths lecturer Tracy Watkinson to boost its ability to deliver literacy and numeracy training, a vital part of apprenticeship programmes. Ensuring students attain a set level of literacy and numeracy is a requirement made of apprenticeship providers by the e
26/04/2019
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Swan Housing Association have established a new joint venture partnership to deliver the regeneration of the Queensway estate. This follows full council approval of Swan Housing Association as preferred bidder in February 2019 following a 10 month procurement p
26/04/2019
A £1 billion regeneration plan for Purfleet town centre has been approved by Thurrock Council. The project will see thousands of new homes created in Purfleet and a new town centre and a media and creative industries hub established. The plans, submitted by Purfleet Centre Regeneration Ltd (PCRL),
26/04/2019
GRAHAM has picked up a string of honours at this year's national Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) Awards in recognition of their impact on considerate construction and for improving the image of the industry. With four Gold Awards, two Runner-up positions (Most Considerate Site) and six Bronze
26/04/2019
A pioneering community infrastructure initiative which has embraced crowdfunding technology has won top prize at the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence. Plymouth City Council's 'City Change Fund' project was awarded the Silver Jubilee Cup at the event, w
25/04/2019
A new purpose-built care home and reablement service development in Cadbury Heath, Bristol is one step closer to completion after contractor Stepnell hosted a topping out ceremony this week on Wednesday 24 April. Construction company Stepnell - which opened its Bristol office in October last year -
25/04/2019
ISG has hosted its fourth Smart Series event at Aldgate House, this time focusing on procurement. Following the incredibly successful Smart Series event entitled 'All Change', held at Investec's new HQ in London last year, ISG held its latest incarnation of the thought leadership and networking eve
25/04/2019
Costain has been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2019 for the second successive year. Compiled by Business in the Community, The Times Top 50 Employers for Women list is the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers leading the way on workplace gender equalit
25/04/2019
The first 725 homes at Enfield Council's £6 billion Meridian Water scheme will be delivered by development partner Galliford Try Partnerships. Enfield Council's Cabinet agreed that after a robust evaluation of four very strong bids, developer Galliford Try Partnerships is best placed to deliver on
25/04/2019
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has purchased part of the North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) in Edmonton for a new housing development. The Mayor used £12.8m from his Land Fund to purchase a 1.4-hectare site and expects the site to deliver at least 200 homes, with 50% of those being social
25/04/2019
One Benjamin Street, situated directly opposite Farringdon Station on the corner of Turnmill Street, is a fabulous new build with mixed use accommodation comprising retail and commercial space as well as residential penthouse apartments. The prominent site, owned by The Girdler's Company for some
25/04/2019
Former engineer at WSP, Ian Watt has joined Ridge and Partners as part of its Manchester infrastructure team. The appointment comes after the recent funding announcement for the extension of the West Midlands' Metro network, on which Ridge serves as a key advisor. Chris Haworth, the Manchester-ba
25/04/2019
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24/04/2019
English housing association The Guinness Partnership has secured a landmark acquisition in Leeds. The company has acquired a 928-home site near Leeds Docks, the largest in its history. The site is just a few minutes' walk from Leeds Station and the new HS2, with Leeds South Bank set to provide 35
24/04/2019
Interserve has won a £8 million construction contract with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT). The firm will deliver a new 15-bed mental health inpatient unit for children and young people on the Glenfield Hospital site. Subject to the finalisation of the contract, Interserve Construction
24/04/2019
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has awarded Amey certification for ISO 45001:2018, a new International Health and Safety standard. This provides a framework to assist companies to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create safer working conditions that support wellbeing. T
24/04/2019
The growth of cloud computing resources will see remote surveillance cameras, previously only available to the largest construction companies, making strong inroads into the construction sector mainstream in 2019. This is the view of IT solutions firm, Agmis, who have focused on the construction se
24/04/2019
A 2.75% pay rise for construction workers has been agreed for the year ahead following successful pay negotiations between the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Unite the union. The Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) has agreed a one-year deal involving a 2.75% pay r
24/04/2019
Sieger Systems have announced the launch of the world's tallest thermally broken, aluminium bi-folding door, available exclusively to IQ Glass in the UK. The Sieger Super Lux Bi-folding Door is a fully tested bi-folding door system, able to achieve opening bi-fold doors from 3m to 5m tall. The unpr
24/04/2019
Machinery removal, machinery relocation and machinery installation requires thorough planning and forethought. The moving and relocation of your machinery and plant has to be planned, often in great detail for safety, efficiency and hassle free completion. The last thing you need is damage, disrupti
24/04/2019
CXS Tools is proud to present another product range available for purchase. Some new varieties of sanding discs have been developed within the Mirka range, one of the leading brands in the construction industry when it comes to professional sanding finishes on construction projects. Today, we are
23/04/2019
Rhyl's Queen's Buildings are set to become a pivotal piece in the ongoing regeneration of the town. Denbighshire County Council is working with private sector development partners to consider how to transform the site into a vibrant mix of retail, food and beverage, contemporary market, office and
23/04/2019
Niftylift has said it is "proud" to announce that it has been named as a winner of both the Queen's Award for Enterprise – Innovation and the Queen's Award for Enterprise - International Trade - two of the UK's highest accolades for business success.
23/04/2019
A fire-safety expert is leading the first comprehensive study at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) into the risk that historic buildings face from fire with the hope of saving more heritage from being lost. Retired firefighter Henry Landis believes listed properties are up to three times more lik
23/04/2019
Rhodar has completed demolition on the former ASDA Merchandising Centre of Excellence (MCE) building, which was located on the iconic Tetley Brewery site in Leeds city centre. The demolition is the first stage of a larger regeneration plan, managed by Vastint UK, to deliver Leeds City Council's visi
23/04/2019
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has awarded Amey three prestigious recognitions for its improving health and safety practices. Both Amey's Rail business and Amey Consulting have received the President's Award – recognising 10 consecutive years of gold award status – while
23/04/2019
Interserve has completed the £27m landmark Lansdowne residential development in Birmingham on behalf of property investment group SevenCapital and real estate manager Long Harbour six weeks ahead of schedule. Long Harbour acquired the site in 2016, forward funding the £38.7m scheme to build one of
18/04/2019
Up to £2 billion of investment in regeneration and commercial property development has been completed, is underway or is in planning, Belfast City Council has said, more than doubling its original £1bn target. Speaking at a 'MIPIM 2019 Wrap Up' event at the Belfast Harbour Commissioners' Office, Su
18/04/2019
The cutting-edge, £36 million University of Warwick Sports and Wellness Hub has now opened to staff, students and the community, marking the completion of a unique project delivered by Willmott Dixon. Replacing all former on-campus health and fitness facilities, the 16,684 sq ft, David Morley Archi
18/04/2019
ISG's group director of public sector frameworks, Zoe Price, shared her thoughts on the future of public sector procurement at Women in Property's most recent industry debate – an event sponsored by ISG and Burgess Salmon. The Association of Women in Property works to create opportunities, expand k
18/04/2019
Construction of Bangladesh's largest power plant is well underway, with Keller combining strengths from India and Malaysia to deliver the group's first ground engineering project in the country. The 1,320MW coal-powered plant is being built on more than 1,800 acres of land in the southwest of the c
18/04/2019
Interserve Group has been awarded a £4.4m contract by the Department for Education to design and build a new teaching block and refurbish the sports hall at Ridgewood High School, in Stourbridge. The contract has been awarded through the Department for Education's Construction Framework as part of
18/04/2019
Kier has been appointed to the Environment Agency's new Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF). The CDF is made up of six locally-based Collaborative Delivery Teams (CDT), with each CDT including a separately appointed consultant and contractor. Kier has been awarded a place on Lot 2 of the South We
17/04/2019
Willmott Dixon has scooped a £20million contract from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) to transform the Tithebarn Building. The building is home to the School of Nursing and Allied Health (NAH) - and Avril Robarts Library on Tithebarn Street in the heart of the city centre. The deal was pro
17/04/2019
Birmingham City Council has received an outline planning application for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr. Proposals for the 12.27 hectare site could see the delivery of around 400-500 new homes, associated public open space and a new secondary school for 1,260 pupils. The area,
17/04/2019
London developer Mount Anvil has teamed up with ExCel London and secured support for phases two and three of its development in Newham. A resolution to grant planning permission from Newham's Strategic Development Committee for phases two and three of its development located on Western Gateway, Ro
17/04/2019
A total of £11million is to be invested in temporary modular homes in London. There are currently more than 54,000 homeless households living in 'temporary accommodation' in London – more than four-fifths of whom are families with children. In an attempt to offer high-quality, local temporary acc
17/04/2019
Work to rebuild a bridge between East and West Sussex is now complete. The bridge, which has officially reopened, closed to walkers in January 2019. The bridge, part of a footpath running between Shovelstrode Lane and the A264 Holtye Road, crosses a stream which marks the border between the two co
17/04/2019
A planning application has been submitted for a new Cruise Terminal Hotel in Liverpool. Contractor Wates Construction submitted the plans which forms part of Peel Land and Property's Liverpool Waters, the city's major waterfront regeneration scheme. Submission for planning application follows the
17/04/2019
Wates Residential has been appointed to work flood defences programme between the River Adur and Shoreham beach. Southern Housing Group selected the developer and a total of £24million is being invested in the project. The plans include a new waterfront development in Shoreham and comes after Home
17/04/2019
ACS Construction Group has announced that its Build and Civil Engineering divisions has handed over a new warehouse and office facility for Cardinal Maritime Ltd at Sharston Manchester. Works were completed on time with phased handovers to assist our client allowing early access to the building. Th
16/04/2019
Robertson has started construction work on a new care centre in Belper, Derbyshire. The development of the 40-bed care centre to replace Ada Belfield Home for Older People is underway at the former Thornton's chocolate factory. The £10million development – which is due to open in January 2020 - in
16/04/2019
Construction firm Amey has started work to resurface a major link road in Sheffield. The work is party of the highway resurfacing programme which is being rolled out by Streets Ahead. Work to prepare and resurface Europa Drive and Europa Link has now started and will continue, during night-time ho
16/04/2019
John Sisk & Son has been selected as the main contractor of the Regent Road roadworks scheme in Manchester. The work will reduce congestion and improve traffic flow and air quality as soon as works have concluded – following the news that previous main contractor Dawnus had gone into administration
16/04/2019
Harrow Council has awarded Riney a £10million contract to deliver to deliver highway services in the north London borough for up to 10 years. The company will provide Harrow with a range of services, including routine and emergency maintenance works, highway and infrastructure improvements, resurf
16/04/2019
Education Minister Kirsty Williams has confirmed that a £15million Capital Grant Fund has been allocated to develop an additional 21 community hubs and learning centres throughout Wales. The fund comes as part of the 21st Century Schools and Education Programme, which will see an investment of £3.7
16/04/2019
Crown Paints welcomed MP for Rossendale and Darwen Jake Berry and Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liz Truss MP, to its UK headquarters in Darwen, Lancashire, to take a tour of the paint manufacturing facility and attend a Q&A session with Crown employees. During the course of the visit, Mr Berry a
16/04/2019
Unite the union has hit out after it was revealed that workers on the HS2 project are not being paid the correct overtime rates. The union recently revealed how labour supplier Bowercross Construction Ltd which supplies workers to the Costain/Skanska joint venture (CSJV) which is undertaking enabli
16/04/2019
ACS has announced it has acquired three new Thwaites Dumpers, supplied by the firm's local Thwaites dealership BTE PLANT. Two nine Tonne Dumpers are currently onsite at Integra 61 in Durham and the six Tonne Dumper has been delivered to its site at Hull University. The Dumpers are equipped with ne
15/04/2019
Plans for a new Cruise Terminal Hotel in Liverpool have taken a major step forward. Contractor Wates has submitted a planning application for the development, which will comprise a 200-bedroom accommodation complex, including a lobby bar, cafe, restaurant, business suite and back of house facilitie
15/04/2019
UK building materials supplier Forterra has been granted planning approval for a new £95 million facility in Desford, Leicestershire. Subject to conditions and a legal agreement, the company will double its production capacity at its Desford plant, transforming it into the largest and most efficien
15/04/2019
Amey has won a six-year wastewater contract with United Utilities. The contract, which started on 01 April 2019, will see the firm look after the utility's South region wastewater network. The company will work to maintain the network, bring innovation and help to proactively identify and resolve
15/04/2019
A joint venture between Interserve and Oman Holdings International Company SAOG has continued its success in Asia with two new contracts worth almost £40 million. The JV, Douglas OHI which specialises in civil and building projects in the Sultanate of Oman, won contracts on the development of the
15/04/2019
Morgan Sindall has secured a place on a key London framework worth £700 million. The firm was named on Lot 2 of the City of London Corporation's General Major Works Framework. They will compete with five other contractors for projects between £4.6m and £15m. The General Major Works Construction
15/04/2019
ENGIE has appointed Nicola Lovett as its new UK CEO. Nicola, who works as the firm's Divisional CEO for Business Energy and Services, will serve both the UK & Ireland in her new role. Working with ENGIE since 2013, Nicola has led on delivering innovative customer-led solutions and technologies to
15/04/2019
ACS Construction Group has been appointed as the main contractor for the development of Integra 61, Durham. The firm was originally selected as the lead subcontractor to provide the design and construction of the drainage, road infrastructure, street lighting and signage of the initial phase of th
15/04/2019
Aggregate processing and recycling is an ever expanding industry within the UK market, therefore it is imperative for companies to source the best equipment for the job. Based in the heart of Lincolnshire, Construction & Environmental Services Ltd (CESL) was founded 20 years ago, primarily as a h
12/04/2019
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver 266 homes on a key site in Wolverhampton. The construction firm will complete the project for WV Living on the site for the Wednesfield High School on Lakefield Road, Wednesfield. The new development, named 'The Marches', will include 67 affordable hom
12/04/2019
A key milestone has been reached on the historic Daedalus Village development, which will see the former Royal Naval Air Station in Hampshire transformed into a new housing development. The Wates Residential team on the Lee-on-the-Solent site held a topping out ceremony to celebrate the laying of
12/04/2019
Britcon is on the lookout for a new Managing Director after current boss Paul Clarkson announced his decision to step down. Mr Clarkson will leave the company at the end of April, with Hunt Group Chief Executive Shaun Hunt stepping into the role on an interim basis. Shaun Hunt said: "Sadly, we s
12/04/2019
This Land™ has appointed four established property leaders as new Non-Executive Directors. Susan Freeman, David Meek, Jeremy Miller and Richard Steer join the company with significant experience in various aspects of the property industry. As one of the UK's foremost property lawyers, Susan Freem
12/04/2019
Kier Eastern has commenced work on a major project to expand a local primary school in Whittlesey, Cambridge, more than doubling its capacity. New Road Primary School is being extended to include a new pre-school, a full-sized 180m² sports hall, a two-storey extension with eight classrooms, landsc
12/04/2019
Crest Nicholson and M&G Real Estate have extended their working partnership for the fifth time, marking more than £115 million of deals made under the arrangement. The companies will fund the construction of a second phase of private rented sector properties (PRS) in Berkshire, providing a total o
12/04/2019
Horbury Property Services has secured its second major contract with Sheffield company Arches Housing to provide fire safety services. The Horbury Group branch will provide fire door replacement and fire compartmentation upgrades for over 55s accommodation in Sheffield. Luigi Iantorno, asset comp
12/04/2019
Ridge and Partners LLP has strengthened its senior team with a new Regeneration and Development Manager. The award-winning property and construction consultancy has appointed Emily Cockle in the new role. Based in Winchester, Emily will act as a vital interface between clients, developers and publ
11/04/2019
Woodhead Group has won its biggest ever contract to deliver a new state-of-the-art facility for the University of Nottingham. The firm will develop the £13.5m Research and Innovation Centre for Power Electronics and Machines, providing a global centre of excellence for the university's world-leadi
11/04/2019
Two major refurbishment projects have been completed at the University of Exeter, totalling an investment of £3.5 million. Contractor Morgan Sindall delivered the schemes at the university's St Luke's and Streatham campuses Cross Keys, part of the North Cloisters building on the St Luke's campus,
11/04/2019
Kier Property has sold two adjoining sites in Sydenham for a total cost of £65 million. Bell Green Retail Park, an 11-unit development, was sold to CBRE Global Investors on behalf of West Midlands Pension Fund for £50 million. The retail park includes occupiers like Next, Dixons, B&Q, Pets at Ho
11/04/2019
Plans for a new interdisciplinary technology and creative industries building at Oxford Brookes University have taken a major leap forward. Construction firm Graham has been appointed to deliver the design and build of the new £18.1m facility at the university's Headington Campus. The new buildi
11/04/2019
So, you're thinking about investing in a marketing suite? It's an approach that has become very popular, and proved very effective, for many companies in the house building sector. Not only are they a fantastic way to sell your new homes and your brand, but they are a very worthwhile long-term inves
11/04/2019
A Hertfordshire construction firm has been fined £144,000 after a worker was seriously injured when he fell from a roof during demolition work. Southwark Crown Court heard that in February 2013 two of Montway Ltd's employees were working on the roof of a two storey detached house in Golders Green,
10/04/2019
Construction work is set to get underway on a landmark residential development at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to deliver the scheme, which will see a new 300-bed student accommodation development built on site. The accommodation will feature e
10/04/2019
ISG is to redevelop a historic site in Kensington into a new £47 million mixed-use space. The 1970s building and former home of Pontings Department Store, 127 Kensington High Street will be transformed for commercial office and retail use. This will involve retaining part of the existing structur
10/04/2019
Plans have been green lit for new state-of-the-art medical school facilities at the University of Lincoln (UoL). The £21 million medical school building will comprise: lecture theatres; laboratories; clinical and prosection anatomy suites, equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic tools; and a science
10/04/2019
Kier Living is set to offer a extensive range of smart technology to homebuyers with a full suite of Nest products and Google Home Hub. Customers will be given the chance to have the smart home system installed in their new home before they move in, with buyers benefitting from a lower price than
10/04/2019
Elite Systems has expanded its senior team with the appointment of a new national sales and business development manager, Steven Docking. Steven joined the company in January 2019, bringing a wealth of modular construction experience to the role, having previously worked with Portakabin, Qube and W
10/04/2019
Founded by Matthew Berrett, MJB Excavations & Plant Hire Ltd is a family owned business, going from strength to strength, established as one of Yorkshire's leading excavation and plant hire specialists. Having an extensive background within the recycling, plant hire and groundworks sectors, with hi
09/04/2019
A new partnership has been agreed to allow UK construction product manufacturers to retain product certifications for the EU regardless of the Brexit outcome. Construction testing and certification company Lucideon has partnered with Czech Republic-based certification body TZUS to ensure a seamles
09/04/2019
The vast majority of roadworks on England's motorways and major A roads are set to removed ahead of the Easter break. Highways England is working to remove 459 miles of roadworks to allow for easier travel during the holidays. Customer service director Melanie Clarke said: "We're doing everything
09/04/2019
Rider Levett Bucknall UK (RLB UK) has strengthened its presence in Liverpool and the North with a new acquisition. The construction consultant has acquired Liverpool-based cost management consultants, Todd & Ledson, effective from 01 May 2019. Todd & Ledson has operated in Liverpool for over 60
09/04/2019
Utilities firms across the UK are being urged to utilise emerging asphalt innovations to tackle the increasing number of potholes on national roads. This call comes after new research was published from the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) revealing that the number of potholes filled in over the la
09/04/2019
Construction work has commenced on new £80 million modern warehouse facilities in Luton. Winvic Construction has been appointed as main contractor for the project by developer Panattoni, strengthening the working relationship between the two leading companies. Located adjacent to the newly built
09/04/2019
Arup and Costain have secured a £2 million Yorkshire Water contract under a Health & Safety Assurance consultancy framework. The joint venture will deliver the work across a four-year contract as part of the utility's AMP7 capital investment programme, which aims to facilitate the delivery of resi
08/04/2019
Balfour Beatty has sealed a £102 million contract to deliver 302 Zero Carbon Homes near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The firm will build phase one of the East Wick and Sweetwater development, which involves four mixed use buildings, including 302 apartments, townhouses and duplex residencies
08/04/2019
A new pilot STEM Education Programme from Mabey Hire has secured a massive boost with strong support from the construction industry. The 16-week course aims to inspire young children to study STEM subjects and consider careers in civil engineering. LEGO® Education materials are utilised in the sch
08/04/2019
A major milestone has been celebrated on London's Hanover Square development as the final beam was laid on a new nine-storey building. Contractor Mace and Great Portland Estates celebrated the progress at 18 Hanover Square with a topping out ceremony. The entire Hanover Square Estate, a 1.3 acre
08/04/2019
Plans are progressing for major redevelopment plans at Tottenham Court Road in London with a brand new appointment. The project will create an 80,000 sq ft office-led mixed used scheme at 247 Tottenham Court Road. UK property investor M&G Real Estate has selected CO—RE as the development manager
08/04/2019
TFC offers an array of standard retaining rings for different automotive applications. Selecting the appropriate ring requires an understanding of the application requirements, which includes thrust load, groove dimensions, and many others. If your application rotates at high speeds, the rotational
08/04/2019
'Show season' is now well underway for the construction industry. So far this year Fast-Form Systems has already exhibited at the World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas and the UK Concrete Show in the West Midlands, and we're now gearing up for the world's leading construction trade fair, BAUMA, on 08-
05/04/2019
A new multi-use space is taking shape at Outernet London as contractor Skanska celebrated a significant milestone on the redevelopment. The construction firm held a topping out ceremony on the project, utilising a traditional Scandinavian 'flying of the fir' in which a fir tree was flown over the
05/04/2019
Gleeds has been appointed to cost manage a complex restoration project in Surrey. The international property and construction consultancy will oversee the revamp of Clandon Park, a historic building in West Clandon that was ravaged by fire in April 2015. Since the incident, an intensive salvage
05/04/2019
A site in the London Borough of Brent is set to be transformed into a £63 million multi-use development, boosting the provision of affordable homes and workspace. Construction has commenced on the project which will see Minavil House, located opposite Alperton Underground station, redeveloped into
05/04/2019
A major construction milestone has been reached on the development of 633 new homes just off Olympic Way in London. Developed by Quintain, the properties comprise 381 Build to Rent (BTR) homes and 252 homes from a range of affordable tenures. The developer celebrated the topping out of the develo
05/04/2019
The Port of Killingholme near Hull has been upgraded with new lay-bys for lorries in response to the potential impact of Brexit. The new lay-bys will enable the port to handle increased numbers of deliveries and to better cope with any possible delays from customs procedures and processes after Br
05/04/2019
Kier has secured a place as a lead contractor on a new £50 million fire safety framework. The firm will serve as the leader for construction management on Hyde's four-year framework. Launched in March 2019, it will provide fire safety works to homes in the Hyde portfolio and other external users
05/04/2019
Thieves and vandals see construction sites as easy targets and, as such, the cost of theft and vandalism to construction is vast. Here we explore ways in which you can prevent theft and vandalism from occurring on your construction site:
04/04/2019
McLaren Construction has landed a major deal to build Leicester City's new state-of-the-art training centre. The Premier League football team will be boosted with a host of new facilities, including 11 full-size outdoor pitches, eight smaller pitches, five training grids and two goalkeeping areas.
04/04/2019
A new specialist design and construction course is set to be offered to students at Liverpool's NexGen Academy. The Design, Engineer, Construct Learning Programme will be delivered by UK contractor GRAHAM and alternative education provider and social enterprise Class of Your Own. The DEC Learning
04/04/2019
Amey is set to bid for the next round of UK Defence contracts after securing a place on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for Defence services. The firm is one of one of six shortlisted FM providers who will compete for the Future Infrastructure Defence Services (FDIS). The lots Amey
04/04/2019
The construction team behind work on the M5 Oldbury Viaduct have been recognised in two different categories at the Highways England Awards. bmv, a BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and VolkerFitzpatrick joint venture, won in the 'Excellence in occupational health and wellbeing' and 'Leadi
04/04/2019
Galliford Try has won two water-related contracts, which will see upgrades completed on a North Lincolnshire pumping station and West Sussex pipeline. The firm will upgrade Keadby pumping station near Scunthorpe for the Environment Agency under a £20.5 million contract. This project will be carrie
04/04/2019
Leading provider of underfloor air conditioning systems, AET Flexible Space, has won their first order from Australia, for the supply of their leading underfloor air conditioning equipment for the new build development of the Warilla Library located in the Wollongong area of New South Wales, Austral
04/04/2019
Rapid Accommodation & Travel specialists has just announced an exciting office expansion at Laceby Business Park. Due to rapid growth within the travel services sector, the company will be doubling its office space and expanding the travel team by 100%. Director, Linda Anderson-Smith said: "We p
04/04/2019
Euro Auctions has enjoyed its biggest ever UK sales week with total sales exceeding £70 million. The auctioneers held the now famous Leeds sale from 20-22 March, in addition to the Hawk disposal sale on from 14-15, to break the company record. There are not many auction specialists in the UK, or
03/04/2019
BAM has been appointed to deliver a £36 million redevelopment project at Jesus College in Oxford. The contractor will bring new facilities to the Northgate site to create "a public gateway to the College in the heart of the city". The facilities will comprise of new teaching space including a lec
03/04/2019
ISG has landed a job to deliver the main contracting works for University College London's (UCL) new £300 million neurology centre. The firm's specialist science and health team will join Arcadis to complete the world-leading centre. As well as being a new home for the UCL Queen Square Institute
03/04/2019
Kier Property has won a contract to deliver a £200 million mixed-use regeneration scheme in Camberley town centre, Surrey. The five-acre site between London Road, Park Street, High Street and Obelisk Way will be transformed into a new residential, commercial and public realm space. Surrey Heath B
03/04/2019
Mace Interiors has landed a fit-out job for HMRC's new site in Bristol, strengthening the working relationship between the companies. Up to 1,400 HMRC staff will work in the 100,000 sq ft facility at 3 Glass Wharf, adjacent to Bristol Temple Meads Station. The appointment is part of the HMRC's c
03/04/2019
UK construction group Costain is set to collaborate with Network Rail on game-changing automated design for railways. The firm won a a collaborative research and development competition grant which will see them work to help develop the best approach to implementing Rail Automated Infrastructure D
03/04/2019
Interserve has been recognised for its work redeveloping the emergency department at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The international firm secured a gold Considerate Constructors Scheme award for its work on the project. The Considerate Constructors Scheme strives to promote and achieve best practice
03/04/2019
Scaffold is an elevated work platform to allow workers to perform tasks in hard to reach areas. Every day, thousands of people work on scaffolds across multiple industries. Scaffold systems are adjustable, customisable, and movable which, although solve many problems, can also create a hazardous sit
03/04/2019
Entries are now being welcomed for this year's Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Built Environment Awards. The annual awards celebrate excellence and achievement in the industry by recognising organisations, individuals and projects that have made a meaningful and impressive contr
03/04/2019
GRAHAM's Travis Brow Link Road project has been named Project of the Year at the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation's (CIHT) North West Awards. The £8 million project will deliver a new classified Link Road approximately 390m long and retain walls that carry the Link Road under a G
03/04/2019
Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has released its excavator portfolio, which will be rolled out across the UK by its seven representatives. The pioneering range has been developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's urban construction sites. Each product is compact, fuel-efficient and mu
02/04/2019
A planning application has been approved for a new 305-metre-high tower in London, the city's latest public cultural attraction. 'The Tulip' will become the second tallest building in Western Europe after The Shard. Proposed by J Safra Group and Foster + Partners, the development will feature an
02/04/2019
A £1 billion transformation programme is taking shape at Manchester Airport following the delivery of the first major phase of work. Laing O'Rourke's major works saw the introduction of a giant new pier, which connects to Terminal 2 and provides panoramic views of the airfield. The new 216m pier w
02/04/2019
Galliford Try Partnerships is set to build more than 850 homes across Redcar, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Dorset after striking a deal with Homes England. Homes will be delivered across key sites in the four areas as part of Homes England's initiative to build new housing at pace. Stephen Teagle,
02/04/2019
ISG has enjoyed a landmark financial year with a £2.2 billion turnover in 2018. This is the first time the company has reached £2bn in its 30-year history and represents a £0.5bn increase from last year. ISG's 2018 Annual Report also showed a £38.5 million underlying profit before tax, £77.7 mil
02/04/2019
Amey Consulting has been recognised for its public sector work at a major UK awards ceremony. The company won best 'Performance Improvement in the Public Sector' at the Management Consultancies Association Awards 2019. Alongside Network Rail, the firm led a transformation in how stations work to r
02/04/2019
Kier has won a contract to deliver a new £13 million sixth form academy in Bradford. Dixons Sixth Form will offer 880 places for students aged 16-18, and is based on Old Bowling Lane in Douglas Mill. The NHS-occupied site will be refurbished and a new sports hall will be built as part of the proj
02/04/2019
Interserve has secured an esteemed accolade at this year's Annual Apprenticeship Conference (AAC) Awards. The firm's Learning & Employment (ILE) division was named Education & Childcare Apprenticeship Provider of the Year at the awards ceremony in Birmingham. They were recognised for achievement
02/04/2019
Two Way Radio users on construction sites (and other areas) across the UK are constantly battling with finding a channel that isn't already in use with other radio users in the area. This has become a major issue in urban areas within London, Birmingham, Manchester and Northern Ireland. The reason
02/04/2019
Cibes Lift UK has unveiled its new global rebrand to demonstrate how the company has changed since it was established in the 1940s – as well as hinting at its intentions for future expansion. Its old logo featured a man flexing his muscles, which the company says successfully communicated its for
02/04/2019
Partitions have been around for some considerable time, are useful for creating new space inside an existing office, require no planning permission and are the best in terms of cost and practicality. Companies use partitions to create new office space, storage areas, reception areas, meeting rooms
01/04/2019
Interserve is set to roll out a new initiative across 18 prisons in the UK, aimed at supporting the rehabilitation of offenders. The firm won a contract with the Ministry of Justice for the Integrated Through the Gate (ITTG) initiative. Launched today, 01 April, the ITTG programme will see offend
01/04/2019
A new skyscraper is set to be built in Birmingham, becoming the city's tallest residential building. The £183m project will see a 42-storey building constructed with 483 apartments and a number of on-site amenities. Moda and JV partner Apache Capital are delivering the project with contractor Jo
01/04/2019
Tottenham Hotspur's long-awaited new 62,000-seater stadium is set to officially open this week when the team faces Crystal Palace on Wednesday 03 April in the Premier League. This opening comes after a host of delays and two successful testing games over the past couple of weeks. Sheffield engin
01/04/2019
The Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Programme has moved forward with the appointment of a Client Side Partner (CSP). DEO is a long-term Ministry of Defence (MOD) programme to optimise the UK's defence estate for future military requirements. The programme combines military and infrastructure exp
01/04/2019
Bowmer + Kirkland has commenced construction on a major office scheme in Nottingham. The Unity Square development in Queensbridge Road will comprise two buildings totalling 62,022 sq m of office space. HMRC has entered into a 25-year lease on the development, which is being forward funded by Lega
01/04/2019
Aggregate Industries has reached a major company milestone after securing a landmark PAS 2080 verification. The company was recognised after demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supplying low carbon solutions to infrastructure projects, becoming the first construction materials supplier to achie
01/04/2019
Vinci Construction UK has launched THINK AGAIN, a new strategy aimed at improving health and safety. It will focus on how behaviour and choice can help to drive positive outcomes making its workplaces safer and healthier places for employees, contractors and clients. Gary Carvell, Health, Safety,
01/04/2019
Sika has supported a programme of sewage works in Wallsend, north Tyneside. The Howdon sewage treatment works site is owned by Northumbrian Water and is the largest of its kind on England's east coast between Edinburgh and the River Thames. As part of a £15 million upgrade at the plant, sewer pip
01/04/2019
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has expanded its Real Estate practice in London with the appointment of a new partner. Barry Humbling joins the company after a stint with Fladgate, possessing a strong reputation as a non-contentious construction expert. He has substantial in-house and private prac
01/04/2019
Optimum Pay Group has achieved full accreditation from Professional Passport. Professional Passport's approved provider listings contain both companies that offer specialist services to contractors as well as companies offering support services directly to agencies. Optimum Pay Group offers a numb
