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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for October 2020
30/10/2020
Construction firm Galliford Try has started work on a new £7 million Intermediate Care Unit for Salford Royal. The firms Building North West is carrying out the work on behalf of Salford City Council. The Bevan Intermediate Care Unit is there to provide short-term accommodation for patients under
30/10/2020
Contractor Wates Construction has completed works at St Helens Community Fire Station. This marks the firm's fourth project to be delivered in the region for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS). The £7.7 million fire station, situated on Violet Way at the site of the former Pilkington glass
30/10/2020
HS2 Ltd has unveiled the final design for the Little Missenden vent shaft headhouse. The headhouse will provide ventilation and emergency access to the high-speed railway's 10 mile-long Chilterns tunnel below. The headhouse is one of four that will be built above a vent shafts leading down to the
30/10/2020
Kier has completed work on three new school buildings in the North East of England for the Department for Education (DfE). Phase one of Bishop Barrington School was the first project to be handed over and Kier completed a new teaching block situated within the middle of an existing building. Kier w
30/10/2020
Construction company Mace has been selected for the Southern Construction Framework Consult (SCF Consult). The framework was bid as ICF but will run as SCF Consult, in parallel with North West Construction Hub, one of the biggest consultancy frameworks in the UK, with Mace securing the top position
30/10/2020
Construction firm BAM has scooped a prestigious award at the Insider North West Property Awards 202. The company beat five other contractors and won Construction Business of the Year. The awards recognise the people and businesses who shape the built environment in the North West and their outstan
30/10/2020
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30/10/2020
William Birch & Sons has started work on a new Institute of Technology at East Riding College. A ground breaking ceremony was held to mark the commencement of work at the College's Beverley campus. It is part of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology, one of only 12 such institutes across
29/10/2020
Construction firm Kier has been selected to develop a new £5 million primary school and nursery in Norfolk. The works will be delivered through the Norfolk County Council Framework and the project will be designed and Project Managed by Norfolk Property Services. The new purpose designed, single
29/10/2020
Barhale has scooped a deal to deliver infrastructure enabling works for the western extension of South Staffordshire's i54 business park. Awarded by principal contractor Amey, the programme of works will include the construction of a foul water drainage pumping station and associated M&E apparatus
29/10/2020
Morgan Sindall Construction has started building work on a new five-storey 'superblock' secondary school in Newham, London. The new Oasis Academy Silvertown is being delivered for the Department for Education (DfE) and will cater for 600 students aged 11 to 16. Oasis Academy is located in North Woo
29/10/2020
Tunnelling work to expand Bank Underground station in London has been completed. The tunnelling, which forms part of the programme to expand the size of the station by 40%, has seen more than 1.3km of tunnels constructed since May 2017. The project to enlarge the station has involved constructing
29/10/2020
Work has been completed on a new campus at Nottingham College. Wates Construction developed the Nottingham College City Hub which provides space or 2,000 students and 200 staff. The campus will welcome students and be fully operational from January, however this week marks the handover of the £58.
29/10/2020
Contractor G F Tomlinson has completed the latest phase of works on the expansion and renovation of King Edward VI School in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Comprising two phases of works led by G F Tomlinson for Staffordshire County Council under the Staffordshire Construction framework, the project inv
29/10/2020
EDF Renewables (EDF R) has announced plans to develop a 49.9 MW solar farm at Tye Lane near Bramford. A number of ecological and other feasibility surveys have been carried out and the company is now consulting with local people about the proposal ahead of submitting a planning application before t
29/10/2020
Can modern development within an historic setting respect and enhance the setting of historic places, and enable the development of much needed modern buildings and places? Visiting Newcastle and South Shields, Leanne Tindle explores some stunning examples and examines how modern additions in thems
28/10/2020
Developer First Base and RPMI Railpen have signed a deal to acquire a site in Cambridge to develop a mixed-use neighbourhood. The 3-acre site, which is currently utilised as a Travis Perkins depot, is located five minutes' walk from Cambridge station in the heart of the city. First Base and Railpe
28/10/2020
Modular housing firm ilke Homes is seeking planning permission to deliver 150 energy efficient homes in Rushden, Northamptonshire. The company has secured a site allocated for residential development that has the potential to deliver up to 150 affordable homes for the community. The deal, brokered
28/10/2020
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28/10/2020
BDP has scooped a design and technical consultancy service deal for two new hospital buildings in Birmingham. BDP along with its partners will provide architectural and technical engineering solutions to Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust for the modernisation of healthcare faci
28/10/2020
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28/10/2020
Laser safety specialists Lasermet is continuing to create coronavirus testing pods for hospitals throughout England. Also known as procedure and storage pods, they can be installed in a single day either inside buildings or outside in dedicated areas. The covid-19 inspection pods can be used to ch
28/10/2020
Peterborough Council is to be allocated £22.9 million to support many schemes including urban regeneration, planning, land use, connectivity, skills and enterprise infrastructure. The council is to receive the money from the Government's Town Fund to improve Peterborough's future growth. The proje
28/10/2020
Homes England, the UK government's housing delivery agency, has appointed a new Chair. Peter Freeman is co-founder of the property developer Argent and is well known as one of the visionaries behind the revival of King's Cross, as well as major developments in Birmingham and Manchester. He has a tr
27/10/2020
Willmott Dixon has completed work on the £38 million Llys Cadwyn in the centre of Pontypridd for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Forming a key pillar of Pontypridd’s regeneration, the development features two new office blocks - with one already designated for Transport for Wales, a strik
27/10/2020
HS2 has unveiled updated designs for the Canterbury Works vent shaft headhouse and compound, in South Kilburn, London. It will be one of four structures that will be built to provide ventilation and emergency access to the high speed rail line for the 4.5mile long Euston Tunnel between Euston and
27/10/2020
Ibstock Brick has restarted production at its Laybrook facility in West Sussex, following a significant investment programme. Laybrook reopened its doors at the end of September, having benefited from substantial investment to ensure it is well placed to meet increasing demand for bricks from acros
27/10/2020
Chichester District Council has appointed W.Stirland to redevelop its existing temporary accommodation to provide an additional 17 flats for homeless people. "We are incredibly pleased to announce that we have reached this important milestone," says Councillor Alan Sutton, Cabinet Member for Housin
27/10/2020
Selco Builders Warehouse has announced it is to open in Liverpool in 2021. The new branch, which will be based in Bootle and scheduled to open in April, will create more than 30 jobs in the local area. Howard Luft, Chief Executive, said: "Liverpool has been a long-term target area and we are delig
27/10/2020
A section of the A612 in Nottinghamshire has closed as works on a new junction for the Gedling Access Road near completion. The section between Burton Road and the Victoria Retail Park has closed and will reopen at 6am on Saturday 31 October. Resurfacing works at the new junction with Burton Road
27/10/2020
Plans to regenerate part of Wandworth's Alton Estate have been given the green light. The mixed-use regeneration scheme will deliver more than 1,100 new homes including 261 council homes. The development will be phased to ensure residents can move straight into their new homes on the estate, if tha
26/10/2020
Network Rail has appointed Mace to provide consultancy services on its railway improvement programme for the North West and Central Region, known as Project Alpha. Project Alpha is a Network Rail initiative, put in place to improve train performance and customer service. The move follows discussion
26/10/2020
Contractor Higgins Partnerships has completed construction work on a development in South London for Notting Hill Genesis. Wooddene Estate in Peckham was formerly a 1960s concrete built estate forming part of the Acorn Estate in Peckham. Higgins was appointed to the £70 million project to regenerat
26/10/2020
Work has been completed on a new £2.7 million teaching block at The Carlton Academy in Nottingham. Henry Brothers Midlands was appointed to work on the two-storey extension which features ten new classrooms on the first floor, with a drama studio, Sixth Form Study Centre, first aid room, toilets, c
26/10/2020
Construction work has commenced on a new government hub in Peterborough. The new hub, due to be completed in 2022, will house 1,000 civil servants from HM Passport Office and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, at the Fletton Quays development in Peterborough city centre. This i
26/10/2020
Fusion21 has launched its national Workplace & Facilities Framework, worth up to £1.1 billion over a four-year period and it is inviting bids from interested suppliers. Designed to meet the facilities management needs of a wide range of public sector organisations in the blue light, central governm
26/10/2020
Wates Construction has begun work on two new residential developments on the sites of former schools in Warrington. The projects, which are set to be delivered simultaneously, will see the construction of a total of 161 properties for private and affordable rent, which will include a mixture of two
26/10/2020
Significant progress is being made at Panattoni’s Wakefield515 site. Caddick Construction, Panattoni's build partner for the landmark Yorkshire project, is on site to progress the 515,820 sq ft warehouse. The steel framework is now fully formed and cladding being added. The warehouse facility loca
26/10/2020
ISG and Swansea Council have reached the latest milestone on the Swansea Fusion student tower block at the topping out ceremony. Representatives from Swansea Council, development partner Fusion Students and construction specialist ISG, celebrated the successful topping out of the latest regeneratio
23/10/2020
Construction work has been completed on a modular housing scheme in Grantham. Contractor G F Tomlinson carried out the work which was delivered for South Kesteven District Council, through the Scape Regional Construction framework. The scheme comprises two modular housing developments valued at a
23/10/2020
Plans have been approved for the redevelopment of Kensington Forum in London. Queensgate Investments and Rockwell were given the go-ahead by the Greater London Authority (GLA). The development will provide a world-class hotel and serviced apartment scheme alongside 62 genuinely affordable homes an
23/10/2020
Conlon Construction has been selected to develop an indoor climbing centre in Oldham, Greater Manchester. 'Summit Up' will cover more than 1,800 sqm in the town's centre, offering multiple climbing and retail facilities, and is expected to create 40 new jobs. Lancashire-headquartered Conlon Constr
23/10/2020
Contractor Seddon has started building work at Gifford Lea retirement village, located just outside Chester. The work includes an additional 39 retirement living apartments which are expected to be completed in spring 2022. Gifford Lea currently offers 104 later living apartments and has a range
23/10/2020
Contractor Graham has commenced work on the £53 million Poynton Relief Road in Stockport. The company is currently undertaking works to clear parts of the site and prepare the ground for construction. The design and build contract was awarded to Graham in autumn 2019, and the team have been undert
23/10/2020
Vital Energi has scooped a contract worth over £6 million to deliver ThamesWey Energy’s Woking Power Station project. The project will create a state-of-the-art Combined Heat & Power energy centre providing low-carbon heating and power to local businesses and residents. When complete, the energy c
23/10/2020
Developer MHA has submitted a planning application for the development of Fisherman's Dock, located adjacent to the Marina in Poole. The development would see the construction of 228 apartments, a 118 bed boutique hotel, complete with rooftop restaurant and bar and commercial space. The applicat
23/10/2020
Swansea Council has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to build a new £11.5 million home for Tirdeunaw Primary School. The current building has capacity for 420 primary school students and 60 for nursery. Once complete, the new build will deliver capacity for 105 new primary and 15 nursery schoo
22/10/2020
McAleer & Rushe has been selected to complete demolition work on a building in Lambeth and to develop over 70 new homes on the site. Muse Developments appointed the company to demolish the Olive Morris House building and to deliver 74 new homes. A new modern archive for residents will also be built
22/10/2020
Willmott Dixon has installed the first new steel beams in its project to restore Wolverhampton Civic Hall (Wolves Civic). Work is ongoing to improve the 82-year-old venue's infrastructure and create new spectator balconies. Willmott Dixon's interiors specialists have set up a mobile crane inside t
22/10/2020
ISG has scooped a £50 million contract to develop a cancer centre in London. The new Oak Cancer Centre at The Royal Marsden will provide new outpatient facilities, medical day-care and collaboration space for clinical researchers to accelerate cancer diagnosis and treatment for patients. Named in
22/10/2020
Refurbishment work has been completed on a student hall of residence in Wales. Morgan Sindall Construction has handed over a £16.5 million renovation of the Pantycelyn student halls to Aberystwyth University. The main contractor was awarded the project through the South and Mid Wales Collaborative
22/10/2020
Housebuilder Harron Homes has appointed a new site manager at its Kings Cross development in Killinghall near Harrogate. Zak Green from Barnsley is well established in the construction industry having started as an apprentice bricklayer in 2012 and worked his way up to Assistant Site Manager. He wo
22/10/2020
G F Tomlinson has appointed three new technical apprentices. The latest recruits to the construction firm's apprenticeship scheme include Jack Harvey and Joe Langley who both achieved successful GCSE results, and Joshua Worrall who recently passed his A levels. Derby-based Jack Harvey starts his a
22/10/2020
Steel work on the £6.5million redevelopment of the M33 offices in Sale, Trafford, has been completed. Contract Services is the construction company managing the works. Nick Appleton, from Salford-based Contract Services, said: "Contract Services takes great pride in acting as the Principal Contrac
22/10/2020
Construction firm Kier has been ranked as one of the top 100 apprentice employers in the UK Government's new Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list. The list celebrates some of the country's most outstanding apprenticeship employers and will assist potential apprentices, parents and careers advisers
21/10/2020
Energy firm ENGIE is to lead a £37 million project which will regenerate derelict brownfield and transform the gateway to Kirkby, Merseyside. Appointed by Your Housing Group ENGIE will begin work to deliver 266 new mixed tenure homes on Whitefield Drive, comprising 106 homes for shared ownership, 1
21/10/2020
Planning permission has been approved for the regeneration of Stevenage Town Centre. Mace will work in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council, and will create a new heart for Stevenage, transforming opportunities for the local residents with sustainable housing, community facilities and great n
21/10/2020
Skanska has been selected as the main contractor on a new office building for independent developer Nord. Construction commences on One Portwell Square, a six storey, 33,750 sq ft nett scheme which is located next to Bristol City Council’s own 100 Temple Street office, 400m from Temple Meads Statio
21/10/2020
Willmott Dixon has scooped a £7 million deal to build a crematorium on the outskirts of Thirsk. The firm was appointed by Hambleton District Council. The project on a 22-acre site near Busby Stoop, close to both the A1 and A19, will include a service hall to accommodate approximately 120 mourners
21/10/2020
Construction work has started on a new £70 million apartment residential scheme at MediaCityUK. Developer Glenbrook commenced work on behalf of Latimer, Clarion Housing Group’s development arm, which is expected to be completed in 2022. The build for sale scheme is being delivered in partnership w
21/10/2020
The Forshaw Group is supporting nine year 11 students from All Saints Secondary School, in Kirkby, Liverpool, with apprenticeships and opportunities to develop their careers and lives. As part of the Knowsley Apprenticeship Partnership, The Forshaw Group has assisted the nine new apprentices into r
21/10/2020
Plans submitted by Wates Residential to develop a further 20 homes in Lee-on-the-Solent have been given the green light. The project on the Daedalus Village site received unanimous support from Gosport Borough Council's Regulatory Board. Wates Residential was chosen by Homes England the Government
21/10/2020
FPT Industrial Is The First Off-Road Engine Manufacturer To Get Stage V Certification In South Korea
Increasing its market share, especially in highly competitive environments such as South Korea, has always been a priority for FPT Industrial. One of the keys to that success has been its ability to stay ahead of the curve, by providing the most technologically-advanced solutions for the market.
20/10/2020
Ground engineering contractor Van Elle has commenced its first ground improvement contract on HS2. Working with a Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture, Van Elle will be utilising its vibro piling techniques to provide extensive embankment support, enabling the first phase of construction in north
20/10/2020
Contractor J Murphy & Sons has scooped a contract worth £33 million on Severn Trent Water's investment framework. The project involves the detailed design, build and commissioning of four essential foul water and surface water sewer diversions in Birmingham, ahead of the upcoming HS2 works. Work w
20/10/2020
Contractor Wates Construction has completed work on a new campus at Nottingham College. The Nottingham College City Hub provides space for 2,000 students and 200 staff, offering local people a state-of-the-art learning experience and future employment opportunities. The £58.5 million campus will w
20/10/2020
ISG has announced significant progress is being made to develop a fire station in Chester. The Chester Fire Station project was delayed due to the pandemic, however measures that were put in place by site teams, along with strategic alterations to the project, have allowed ISG to make good progress
20/10/2020
Access platform hire specialists Facelift, part of the AFI Group, is investing in 32 VTL-135-F Ford Transit van mounted platforms vans from Versalift UK. The Versalift Ford Transit van mounted platforms have a working height of 13.5m and a maximum outreach of 8.4m. The investment represents an ongo
20/10/2020
Enviroo has unveiled plans to develop a plastic recycling facility at Peel L&P Environmental’s 54-hectare strategic energy and resource hub, Protos. The facility will take PET – the main material used for food and drinks packaging such as plastic bottles and certain food packaging – and convert it
20/10/2020
Harworth Group is to speculatively develop a new 50,800 sq. ft industrial unit on its last remaining land plot at Logistics North in Bolton. The unit is expected to be ready for occupation by Spring 2021. The unit, which will be built by Caddick Construction on Harworth's behalf, will be suitable
20/10/2020
Morgan Sindall Construction has developed 30 new homes in Brighton ahead of schedule. The new homes located on Selsfield Drive, Moulsecoomb, were delivered five weeks ahead of programme. The development of one and two bedroom flats, two of which are fully wheelchair accessible, was delivered for B
19/10/2020
Plans have been granted to develop 290 new apartments in Salford Quays. Salford City Council's approved Cole Waterhouse's Anchorage Gateway scheme. Outline consent was granted last November and was followed by a reserved matters application which the committee stamped for approval. The 250,640 sq
19/10/2020
GAP Hire Solutions is investing in an additional 240 EasyCabins. The rental firm works in close partnership with its supplier AJC EasyCabin and the investment will extend GAP's fleet to over 1,700 units by early 2021. Over the years, GAP and AJC EasyCabin have worked together to develop and test n
19/10/2020
The Environment Agency is to repair one of the weirs on the Jubilee River. The man-made flood relief channel forms part of the Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton flood alleviation scheme that reduces flood risk from the River Thames for local communities. Maria Herlihy, Thames Area Operations Manager for
19/10/2020
Energy, services and regeneration specialist, ENGIE, has launched an innovative whole house retrofit solution, in a bid to combat the threat posed by existing housing stock to the accomplishment of the UK's net zero carbon ambitions. With UK households accounting for more than a quarter of the enti
19/10/2020
A housing association is to undertake a comprehensive safety review across a six-block residential development in London following expert advice that the construction of the buildings may be putting residents at risk. Following expert advice provided by consultants employed by Notting Hill Genes
19/10/2020
Compass Protection are specialist manufacturers of barrier safety products. Our goods are perfect for non-motorway locales. After all, people are at risk in these places as well. We supply clients with top of the line merchandise. This allows us to help with reducing the number of incidents that o
19/10/2020
An office site in Leeds city centre's creative quarter, which is currently undergoing major renovation works, is making further modifications to provide a safer and more hygiene-conscious environment for the city’s creative community in a post-Covid world. Regional REIT embarked upon a £2 million r
19/10/2020
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16/10/2020
Wates Residential has been selected to deliver the next two phases of its 10 year 'Cardiff Living' partnership with Cardiff Council. The partners will help tackle growing housing demand across the city by delivering 1,500 new homes across by 2027. At least 40 per cent of the new homes being develo
16/10/2020
Willmott Dixon has been selected to deliver two transformative developments in Rochdale town centre worth over £100 million. Following completion earlier this year of Rochdale Riverside phase one, a new retail and leisure development in the town centre, the company is now moving forward with phase
16/10/2020
The University of Wolverhampton is to officially open its £45 million School of Architecture and Built Environment at the Springfield super campus on Monday, 19 October. The new building, designed by Birmingham-based Associated Architects, is part of the University's £120 million regeneration of th
16/10/2020
Kier has commenced construction work on a new, purpose-built health hub in Crediton, Devon. A socially distanced turf cutting to cut the first sod of soil, with doctors from the two GP surgeries that will merge following the construction of Crediton GP hub. Appointed by Chiddenbrook and New Valle
16/10/2020
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16/10/2020
Construction work has been completed on a new student accommodation project in Nottingham. Contractor Morgan Sindall Construction developed the new building for Vita Student. Located on Station Street, at the heart of the city centre, the £24 million project is the second in as many years that the
16/10/2020
Specialist security distributor, Quality Essential Distribution (QED), has appointed Matt Philp as Managing Director. Matt previously held the role of Product Development Director and for over 20 years he has been at the forefront of the company's product and technology development. Dave Arrowsm
16/10/2020
Health & Safety is a significant concern. Everyone has an essential role to play in reducing deaths and accidents at work. Failure to meet the requirements of Health and Safety regulations carries serious consequences so understanding these requirements is vital. This course is aimed at those st
15/10/2020
Hall Construction has started work on the second phase of work at the Teesworks development. A total of 40 new jobs have been created at Teesworks as the second phase of major £4million land remediation and preparation work gets under way. Following the successful completion of the first round of
15/10/2020
Nottinghamshire County Council has selected ilke Homes to deliver up to 140 modular homes. The deal will see the redevelopment of a nine-acre site in Rolleston Drive in Arnold. The former depot was derelict for six years before being destroyed by fire in 2017. Innes England advised Nottinghamshire
15/10/2020
Construction firm WW Martin has commenced work on a scheme to improve the facilities of Turner Contemporary in Margate. The works follow almost 10 successful years of operation, in which Turner Contemporary has attracted 3.5million visits and established an international reputation for artistic and
15/10/2020
Vistry Partnerships has been awarded a contract to deliver a regeneration project in East London. Populo Living, Newham Council's wholly owned housing company, has appointed Stratford appointed the firm for its Plaistow Hub regeneration project, a £62 million mixed-use residential led scheme. Reven
15/10/2020
The latest Site Operating Procedures (SOP) published by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) recognise that it is impossible for some construction tasks to be carried out with social distancing measures in place – where workers are spaced at least two metres apart. In response, the CLC has se
15/10/2020
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15/10/2020
Construction work has commenced on inventory cross-docked unit for in Avonmouth. Mountpark Logistics has started work the new development, Mountpark Bristol 360 in Central Park, and is expected to be completed in 2021. Designed to achieve BREEAM 'Excellent' certification with an EPC A rating, the
15/10/2020
Triton Construction has announced that the firm is now owned by its employees. The board of directors transferred ownership to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The Yorkshire established company is now 100% owned by the EOT, which holds the shares on behalf of the employees as the beneficiaries.
14/10/2020
Plans have been granted for a suburban build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in Doncaster. Godwin Developments working with Teakwood Partners Ltd submitted the plans for 60 houses to be developed on a site on Watch House Lane in Bentley. The properties include a mix of two and three bedroom family homes to m
14/10/2020
Henry Brothers has been selected to develop a new £13.2 million school in Derbyshire. The company has started construction work on the Alfreton Park Community Special School. This is the fifth project that Henry Brothers Midlands has been appointed to deliver for Derbyshire County Council at a num
14/10/2020
Morgan Sindall Construction has been announced as the preferred bidder to develop the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre. The firm was selected by the University of Salford. The new Robotics Innovation Centre is part of the £2.5 billion Crescent masterplan, a 240-acre major regeneration s
14/10/2020
Contractor G F Tomlinson has completed work on a modular housing scheme in Grantham. Delivered for South Kesteven District Council, through the Scape Regional Construction framework, the scheme comprises two modular housing developments valued at a total of £2.1 million, which will provide critical
14/10/2020
Construction work has commenced on new protected cycle lanes in Hackney. The work is taking pace on Queensbridge Road and Balls Pond Road, as part of the Council's plan to rebuild a greener Hackney. The new protected cycle lanes on Queensbridge Road are being introduced between Whiston Road and Al
14/10/2020
Ashe Construction has completed a new school build in Leamington Spa. The scheme was procured via the Pagabo medium works framework and saw Ashe work alongside Warwickshire County Council to deliver Campion School. The project was completed in three main phases - Phase 1 was refurbishment works wi
14/10/2020
Repair work on a flood defence embankment in Doncaster has been completed. The embankment, which lies between the River Don and the South Yorkshire Navigation canal at Mile Thorn in the Wheatley Park area of Doncaster, got damaged before and during last winter's flood conditions. The £2 million wo
14/10/2020
Stirlin Developments has appointed a new Managing Director. Tony Lawton, formerly Managing Director of Linden Homes, is to take up the post. As well as residential property division, Homes by Stirlin, Stirlin Developments (commercial property division), forms a major element of Stirlin Group. Sti
13/10/2020
Thames Water has announced the final contractors for its AMP7 programme. The clean and wastewater projects will include schemes to provide additional resilience to potable water supplies and protecting and enhancing the environment within communities across London and the Thames Valley. The framew
13/10/2020
Equipment hire and services firm Speedy, has teamed up with Galliford Try Infrastructure to provide an environmentally friendly temporary power solution to a major highway improvement scheme in Leicester. Speedy partnered with hybrid power specialists Off-Grid Energy, to provide the contractor with
13/10/2020
Plans have been submitted for a new national storage and distribution centre in Staffordshire. Stoford Developments put forward the application on behalf of pet care business, Pets at Home. The application consists of the first phase of 670,000 sq ft, with a 100,000 sq ft extension to the warehous
13/10/2020
Three construction firms have been shortlisted for the next stage of procurement of the £683 million Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) contract. The contract is part of the North London Waste Authority's (NLWA) plan for a sustainable waste hub in Edmonton – the North London Heat and Power Project (NL
13/10/2020
Turner & Townsend has been selected to provide project management and assurance support to the Rail for London Infrastructure (RfLI) team on the Crossrail Engineering Safety and Assurance Case (CESAC). The appointment comes through the Transport for London (TfL) Project & Programme Management Servi
13/10/2020
Aggregate Industries has appointed a new Managing Director for Spadeoak. Victoria Smith, who has been with Aggregate Industries for more than 15 years, will take up her new position as Spadeoak's Managing Director from 02 November. She will also be joining the Senior Leadership Team of Aggregate In
13/10/2020
Over £6 million in funding has been allocated to help 600 households in Surrey save money on their energy bills. The £6.2m funding for 'Green Jump Surrey' has been awarded through central Government to local authorities across the county and will provide eligible households up to £10,000 to improve
13/10/2020
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12/10/2020
The University of Birmingham has unveiled plans for a new £210 million Health Innovation Campus in the Midlands. The Campus will be the only science park in the Midlands dedicated to translational health and life sciences research and will sit at the heart of an already well-established critical cl
12/10/2020
Ridge and Partners LLP (Ridge) has announced it has acquired structural and civil engineering consultancy Scott Hughes Design (SHD). The deal will strengthen the existing Ridge team in Manchester and add a 12th office location in Leeds. Adrian O'Hickey, senior partner at Ridge said: "This is an
12/10/2020
Plans for a new holiday park is East Yorkshire have been given the go-ahead. Pegasus Group, on behalf of MB Goodwin (Skipsea) Ltd, provided planning, heritage, landscape design and urban design services for the application for the 34 hectares-site to the west of Hornsea Road in Skipsea. The scheme
12/10/2020
Construction firm Tolent has started work to develop new council homes in Sunderland. The development includes 17 affordable bungalows, 16 of which will be specially adapted to provide homes for people with physical disabilities, and one for general needs at Cork Street in Hendon. Alongside these
12/10/2020
ISG has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer. Karen Booth is being promoted from her existing role as Financial Director (FD) of ISG's Engineering Services business. She will join ISG's Statutory Board as CFO at the start of 2021. The latest internal promotion recognises ISG's strong pipeline
12/10/2020
Water services regulation authority Ofwat has selected Atkins to provide technical advice for large infrastructure projects. Atkins will provide Ofwat advice on projects and programmes associated with Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) and Future Assets and Resources (FAR). Richard Whale, Mana
12/10/2020
Polymer specialist REHAU has launched its latest generation of its pre-insulated pipework to help specifiers and contractors deliver low carbon district heat networks. As the Future Homes Standard 2025 looms and efficient, sustainable heating solutions fast become the priority, specifiers, develope
12/10/2020
A revised planning application has been submitted for Parcel L2 in Orchard Park, Cambridge. Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP), the equal partnership between Cambridge City Council and Hill Investment Partnerships, put forward the application to South Cambridgeshire District Council after worki
09/10/2020
Architects Sheppard Robson has been selected to transform the North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) estate. The company is to create a focal point for the community with integrated health and social care facilities, high-quality new homes and access to better education and training, alongside th
09/10/2020
Kier and Tarmac Construction have scooped a 50-50 joint venture for the Lot 2 contract of the Transport for London (TfL) Highways Maintenance and Project Framework. The deal is to maintain and improve highways and related assets covering a 189km network in north London. The framework will run for
09/10/2020
The contract for the first two giant tunnelling machines for London's HS2 tunnels has been awarded to HS2's Main Works Civils Contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG JV (SCS JV). The tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are being built by world leading manufacturer Herrenknecht and will be delivered to the si
09/10/2020
BAM Construction has been appointed to deliver the new Regent Cinema development in Redcar, North Yorkshire. The new £9.7 million facilities are funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA). It is the second significant heritage scheme to be announced by BAM this week, following the company'
09/10/2020
Balfour Beatty has pledged to increase the Group's ongoing commitment to its Apprentice, Graduate and Trainee recruitment programmes. It will see the firm commit to a 30% increase in its 2020 Apprentice, Graduate and Trainee recruitment levels in comparison to the company’s 2019 intake levels. As
09/10/2020
Plans to introduce 'wetland scrapes' within St Mary's Lands in Warwick have been approved. Councillors agreed plans for the creation of four shallow pools, which will seasonally hold water to attract a variety of wildlife including insects, provide feeding areas for wading birds and a breeding area
09/10/2020
Newland Homes has secured an opportunity to redevelop a seven-acre brownfield site in Stroud. The Daniels Industrial Estate is located between the Bath Road and Dudbridge Road, and is currently owned and managed by Industrial Sales Ltd. Over the coming months, the Gloucester-based housebuilder
09/10/2020
Energy and services specialist ENGIE has been appointed to provide low carbon district energy services at the Battersea Power Station regeneration site in London. Battersea Power Station is one of central London's largest, most visionary and eagerly anticipated new riverside neighbourhoods. The £9b
09/10/2020
Waste management firm Biffa has acquired Simply Waste. The company has acquired 100% of the share capital of Camo Ltd, which trades under the Simply Waste brand, for an upfront debt and cash free consideration of £35 million. This will be funded from existing committed debt facilities. For the yea
09/10/2020
Amey's Business Director for Transport Infrastructure, David Ogden, has been appointed as Vice Chair of PIARC (Worlds Road Association) National Committee in the United Kingdom. PIARC (World Road Association) is a non-profit association established more than 100 years ago to promote international c
08/10/2020
Wates Construction has completed works at the £33 million Braywick Leisure Centre in Maidenhead. The leisure and community hub for Windsor and Maidenhead Council, marks the first project delivered for Wates via the Major Works – UK framework, part of the Scape National Construction framework. The
08/10/2020
Plans for a residential development at Liverpool Waters have been approved. The application for the development of Patagonia Place was submitted by Peel L&P and Your Housing Group (YHG). The development will consist of 278 homes and marks the fifth residential development at Princes Dock, one of f
08/10/2020
Graham has been appointed to deliver the £35million design and build of its retirement village, Wycliffe Park, in Horsley Green near High Wycombe. The firm was selected for the project by Royal London. The development will comprise 156 highly accessible and well-designed one and two-bedroom indepe
08/10/2020
Vinci Construction UK has started work on New Victoria in Manchester. The £130 million scheme is being delivered by Muse Developments, with support from Network Rail and Manchester City Council. Adjacent to Manchester Victoria railway station, New Victoria’s residential phase will comprise 520 hom
08/10/2020
Morgan Sindall Construction has been selected to build a new £5.6 million extension to Kings Heath Boys School in Kings Heath, south Birmingham. The company was appointed by Birmingham City Council. The local authority commissioned the scheme in response to the city's population boom. A report by
08/10/2020
To coincide with the delivery of the new GEN24 Plus hybrid inverter, Fronius opened the virtual doors to its online trade fair. Over 7,000 visitors from all over the world streamed through the stand in the first few days of it going live on 16 September 2020, where they were met with numerous inno
08/10/2020
Plans to revitalise Meadowbank into one of Edinburgh’s greenest neighbourhoods have been given the go-ahead. Shaped in response to views shared by local residents the masterplan for Council-owned land at Meadowbank was approved by members of the Development Management Sub Committee. Following the
08/10/2020
Construction work has started on the multi-million pound flood scheme in Stokesley. Preparation work has commenced to help manage the 'river flow' of the River Leven. Once complete in spring 2021, the scheme will improve protection to 509 properties in the town, and provide £46 million of economic
08/10/2020
Mears has been appointed to partner with Exeter City Council to deliver the new Integrated Asset Management contract. The contract which starts from 01 December 2020 supersedes the current repairs response and void refurbishment contract. The contract award firmly cements Mears' place in the Sout
08/10/2020
Green Piling has appointed a new Operations Director. Mick Mason joins Green Piling from Van Elle, where he spent the last 20 years, becoming Group Managing Director in 2010 and contributing to the growth of the business from £27 million turnover to £94m prior up to the floatation on the stock exch
07/10/2020
Construction work has commenced on a new veterinary school development at Keele University in Newcastle. The building is being delivered by Seddon Construction, which has been appointed as main contractor by the developer Noviniti Limited, to construct a new facility to house veterinary services on
07/10/2020
McBains, on behalf of Patrizia AG, has secured planning permission for a major mixed-use development in Barking, east London. On the site of Trocoll House the development of a 150,000 sq ft commuter-belt scheme includes 92 one-bed and 106 two-bed apartments with views over Canary Wharf. Immediatel
07/10/2020
CCG has been appointed by Morrison Community Care Group to develop a new facility in Stirling. Located on Randolph Road just south of the city centre, the 50-bed Livilands Luxury Suites Care Facility will provide a range of comfort and amenity for the elderly that includes private rooms with en-sui
07/10/2020
Malt supplier Muntons is to install a new Energy Centre at its site in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Working in conjunction with AMP Clean Energy, the new energy centre will include a Biomass boiler, a gas-powered combined Heat and Power generator and two, back-up, gas-powered boilers. The facility will pr
07/10/2020
The Government has unveiled plans for the design of HS2’s Western Leg between Crewe and Manchester. The proposals show how it can be linked up with Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) to deliver seamless integrated services across the country. Also proposed is the construction of a new HS2 rolling stoc
07/10/2020
Construction equipment hire and services provider Speedy, has teamed up with technology company Telent to deliver a low-carbon solution to help keep a major trainline running on the West Midlands Railway network. Speedy provided an efficient hybrid-generator power source for a mobile transmitter r
07/10/2020
The Chief Executive of construction materials group Breedon has announced he is to retire next year. Pat Ward has informed the Board of his intention to retire as Group Chief Executive and a Director of the Company during 2021. He is expected to be succeeded by Rob Wood, Breedon's Group Finance Dir
07/10/2020
The Port of Newport, owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has signed a new lease with Power Poles Ltd (PPL). PPL, who supply quality treated wood poles from Nordic countries, signed the lease for a one acre storage site at West Way Road in Newport. Steven Harrison, ABP Divisional
07/10/2020
Morgan Sindall Construction has been selected as preferred bidder for the first phase of a major new education campus in Cambridgeshire, under a pre-construction services agreement. The campus at Alconbury Weald will be driven by a working partnership between Morgan Sindall Construction, Cambridges
07/10/2020
Property developer Laragh Homes in Cambridgeshire has launched its own construction company. Laragh Build marks the start of a new era in residential construction for the developer as part of the company's plan to provide a complete design, development and build service. Laragh Managing Director S
06/10/2020
Work has been completed on a £60 million redevelopment on one of the UK's largest independent schools in Macclesfield. The King's School employs 250 people and provides education for more than 1,200 students from pre-school through to sixth form. The redevelopment scheme unites two previous sites a
06/10/2020
Contractor Graham has topped out one of the first blocks at the University of York's 1480-bed student accommodation project in 26 days. Using modern methods of construction, the team erected a superstructure comprising 292 panels weighing a total of 1,600 tonnes, 100 windows, 63 bathroom pods and w
06/10/2020
Kier has started construction work to develop a new mental health ward at Torbay Hospital for Devon Partnership NHS Trust. The £11.8 million project was procured through the P22 framework, and when complete will provide a range of facilities, including treatment and therapy rooms, a family room, 1
06/10/2020
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has completed major improvement works as part of the £30 million transformation of Nottingham Castle. Specialist restoration works and a new visitors centre has now been handed over by firm. Funded by the National Lottery through the National Lottery Heritage Fund
06/10/2020
Plans have been revealed for reducing the risk of flooding from the River Avon to Bristol and neighbouring communities. The plans were unveiled by Bristol City Council and the Environment Agency. The Bristol Avon Flood Strategy is the result of multiple technical studies to find the most feasible
06/10/2020
Residential and commercial developer, Stirlin, has appointed Tony Lawton as its Managing Director. Formerly Managing Director of Lindum Homes, Mr Lawton has been involved in property development in Lincolnshire, in both public and private sectors, for more than 30 years. Founded in 2007, Stirlin b
06/10/2020
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06/10/2020
Construction firm Mace has completed work on the exterior of The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) in Oxfordshire. The building will house an array of specialised equipment to put spacecraft through their paces before launch. Construction partners Mace have now installed the first piece of ap
06/10/2020
Work has commenced on the next phases of Harworth Group's Gateway 36 development in Barnsley. Following the success of the scheme's first phase which has delivered over 250 new jobs to the Borough, Barnsley Council has granted Harworth Group consent for 1.1m sq. ft for its next two phases which cou
06/10/2020
Work has been completed on new council homes in Cambridge. The final site, which forms part of the City Council's strategy to use under-utilised parcels of land for new council homes, has been completed by Cambridge Investment Partnership at Markham Close. Markham Close is located in the Kings Hed
05/10/2020
Interserve Construction has scooped 10 new contracts worth a total of £68.5 million in September. The new contract wins span the health and education sectors, featuring two new schools, including a special needs school, two NHS developments and a new Community College. The company has also been aw
05/10/2020
South Cambridgeshire District Council has formed two investment partnerships that will see up to £340 million invested to support the local recovery, through regeneration and development. The Council has appointed the Top 20 housebuilder, Hill Group, in one investment partnership, and Balfour Beatt
05/10/2020
Northstone, part of Peel L&P, has submitted a planning application to develop new homes and community space in Bolton. The plans, which have been submitted to Bolton Council, include 150 energy efficient family homes and create a new 15-acre area of ecological and recreational green space, at Horwi
05/10/2020
A total of 40 hospitals are to be developed by 2030 as part of a package worth £3.7 billion, with eight further new schemes invited to bid. The health infrastructure plan (HIP) is the biggest hospital building programme in a generation. It launched last September with a £2.8 billion investment that
05/10/2020
A historic Aberdeenshire Waterworks is getting a major £52 million revamp. The treatment works at Invercannie, Banchory, was opened by Queen Victoria in 1866, to supply the growing 75,000 population of the Granite City with 27 million litres of water every day. James Simpson, one of the greatest e
05/10/2020
The National Access & Scaffolding Federation (NASC) has launched a dedicated careers website aimed at encouraging would-be employees of all ages and backgrounds to take up a position in the scaffolding industry. The site -
05/10/2020
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05/10/2020
HS2 has awarded a contract to design and manufacture the modular track system for the UK's new high speed railway, to a partnership which includes PORR UK Ltd and Aggregate Industries UK. The deal, worth £260 million, will see the slab track segments manufactured at a new factory near Shepton Mall
05/10/2020
Work to improve a major highway near Alston in Cumbria has been completed ahead of schedule. The work on the A686 at Meathaw Hill started on Tuesday 1 September with a proposed schedule of five weeks. However, due to the mild and dry weather the works were completed in four weeks, resulting in les
02/10/2020
Vital Energi has secured a £17 million contract to deliver the primary energy infrastructure package for the Greystar and Henderson Park, Nine Elms Park plots B and D development which will be situated on the former Royal Mail centre. The 14-acre development, which lays between Battersea & Vauxhall
02/10/2020
Plans to transform a cinema in Redcar, North Yorkshire, have been given the go-ahead. Work has started on the site of the Regent Cinema, a beachfront landmark building that has been providing entertainment in Redcar for more than 100 years. Following its closure in 2018, Redcar and Cleveland Boroug
02/10/2020
BAM Construction has scooped a £7 million contract to restore Newark Works in Bath. Newark Works was the old home of one of Bath's most famous industrial firms – Stothert and Pitt. The development of Newark Works, is part of the Bath Quays South, which BAM is already delivering next door. Appoint
02/10/2020
Plans to develop over 80 homes in Elgin have been granted. Moray Council’s Planning & Regulatory Services Committee approved the plans for the 6.5 hectare Robertson Homes development at Lesmurdie Fields. The development includes a mixture of 55 private and 26 affordable homes, including accessible
02/10/2020
GAP Hire Solutions has scooped prestigious accolades at the Hire Awards of Excellence. The company won in both the Hire Industry Product of the Year and the Catalogue of the Year categories. The hire company's AutoHybird ZERO Welfare Unit, developed in close collaboration with AJC EasyCabin, earne
02/10/2020
Falkirk Council has given the green light to plans for a new Council Headquarters. The new headquarters in Falkirk's town centre will contain an Arts Centre, Central 'Hub' and Library. The new building will provide: • 130 workstations plus touchdown space • Elected Members accommodation • 550 s
02/10/2020
Morgan Sindall Construction has opened a new office in Chelmsford. The company has been a key contractor operating across the region with vast experience working collaboratively with public and private sector companies to deliver outstanding projects that enrich local communities. A strong pipelin
02/10/2020
Northstone, part of Peel L&P, has put forward plans to deliver 216 new energy-efficient family homes in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The company has applied to Cheshire West and Chester Council to build a further new development at Rossfield Park, Ellesmere Port, where an outline planning permission w
02/10/2020
Plans to restore and convert Swansea's historic Palace Theatre building have been submitted. The proposals would see the 132-year-old six-storey structure become home to tech, start-up and creative businesses. Works include the reinstatement and restoration of the auditorium balustrading. A sectio
02/10/2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched an online course, entitled 'Mental Health in Construction'. The course will start on the 12 October 2020. The CIOB has done extensive work on mental health in the construction sector, including recently publishing a report, Understanding Me
01/10/2020
Henry Brothers Midlands has won a contract to develop a new £15 million 'mock hospital' facility at Nottingham Trent University. Procured through Pagabo's Major Works Framework, the 34,000 sq ft building at NTU's Clifton Campus will serve as the base for the university’s Institute of Health & Allie
01/10/2020
Building and civil engineer contractor, Farrans, has been selected to build the Gull Wing, Lowestoft's third crossing over Lake Lothing in Suffolk. More than 50 local employment and training opportunities will be created by Farrans and the wider supply chain. A comprehensive tender process was run
01/10/2020
Yanmar Compact Equipment has unveiled a new addition to its tracked carrier portfolio. The next-generation C50R-5A combines compact dimensions, impressive power and unrivaled durability with a unique undercarriage. Featuring Yanmar's Stage V-compliant 111hp (83.2kW) 4TNV94FHT direct-injection eng
01/10/2020
J.G. Hale Construction has started work to transform the former landmark Blue Dragon Hotel in Cardiff into 49 new apartments for the over 55s. The company is working on behalf of Wales & West Housing and with Asbri Planning, and the scheme will create 49 apartments across three storeys and also inc
01/10/2020
Plans top build over 30 apartments in Dudley town centre have been approved. Plans to build five two-bedroom flats by extending the upper floor of Trident House, on Wolverhampton Street, have been given the go-ahead by Dudley Council. It also includes work to improve the entrance of the Trident Cen
01/10/2020
Construction work is to start on the first phase of the Bicester A4095 road realignment project in Cherwell. The scheme will open up a new route to benefit cyclists, pedestrians and other users along the A4095 in Bicester. The work, funded by Homes England and the Oxfordshire Housing and Growth De
01/10/2020
McAuliffe Group has started preparation work to transform a derelict steelworks site in Walsall to bring new homes to the borough. The Lockside scheme based at the former Caparo Engineering works is a joint venture between developers Anthem Lovell LLP and Lovell, and a subsidiary of local housing a
01/10/2020
Cloudcell Technologies, the recognised leader in delivering highly available, fully managed, enterprise-grade broadband solutions, has announced the launch of a new,
01/10/2020
Superglass has been named Company of the Year by Scottish Engineering. The award is made each year by the member organisation as part of its annual awards. In a break with tradition their traditional Award Dinner couldn't take place, however Scottish Engineering Chief Executive Paul Sheerin visite
01/10/2020
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has appointed a new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Sunand Prasad plans to use his chairmanship of UKGBC to champion climate action in the property and construction industry and inspire the industry to adopt practical solutions to making buildings truly sustai
