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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for March 2020
23/03/2020
Costain has appointed a new boss for its transportation division. Sue Kershaw joins the firm from KPMG where she held the role of managing director, Infrastructure Advisory Group. She brings a strong track record for driving complex, high profile transport and construction programmes to delivery
23/03/2020
Leading UK commercial retail and property company Landsec has dished out a total facilities management (TFM) contract worth £18.5 million per annum. The company has selected Interserve to deliver the contract at seven of its major retail centres across the UK. Both companies have worked together
23/03/2020
Pick Everard has appointed an experienced industry professional to head up its architecture team. Gary Loo joins the consultancy as the new head of development for architecture, where he will be responsible for business development for the London office's 65 strong team. He comes to Pick Everard
23/03/2020
Global financial giant JP Morgan has expanded its services in Maidenhead with the completion of a new state-of-the-art office. Contractor VolkerFitzpatrick has completed the Building 5 Foundation Park project two weeks ahead of schedule, with members of the team turning out last month to mark the
23/03/2020
BAM Construct UK has cemented its position as one of the UK's leading firms for Building Information Modelling (BIM) thanks to a new accreditation. The has received its official certification of the Kitemark standard from the chartered business company the British Standards Institute (BSI). BSI's
23/03/2020
Two projects led by national contractor Kier have ensured the firm leads the pack in this year's prestigious Construction News Awards. The company has secured the highest number of shortlisted entries at the 2020 Awards thanks to its £253m new build resettlement prison project at Wellingborough and
23/03/2020
BarrierMart.co.uk has cemented itself as one of the front-runners of today's UK barriers industry. The firm supplies the UK with crash barriers and other protection & safety products including handrails, barriers, guards, fencing, gates, bollards and much, much more. They deliver work on commercia
23/03/2020
Chilstone, makers of handcrafted architectural stone and garden ornaments in Royal Tunbridge Wells, are hoping to spread a little happiness to those in isolation during these difficult times. They want to generate some community spirit by encouraging gardeners from all levels of experience, from abs
20/03/2020
Murphy Group has claimed its place at the forefront of digital information standards with a new certification. The firm has become the first in the UK to be certified by BRE under the new 'ISO 19650 Certification Scheme for Businesses'. ISO 19650 refers to the organisation and digitisation of inf
20/03/2020
The UK is set to join forces with India to lead a global climate initiative. Established by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure is a voluntary international grouping, linking governments, UN agencies, banks, private sector groups, and aca
20/03/2020
UK storage group SureStore is moving forward with plans to expand its business across the nation. A contract has been agreed which will see a new £4 million storage facility built for the company in Wigan. Triton Construction has signed on for the project, which involves the development of a new 5
20/03/2020
BAM is continuing to grow its Minor Works business after securing a new lucrative deal. The firm's business has been appointed to a new £2.5bn national framework. The National Minor Works Framework, launched by Procure Partnerships, is free to access for all public sector bodies including local
20/03/2020
VolkerWessels UK has cemented its commitment to health and safety in the workplace with a string of awards. Three of the company's businesses have secured International Safety Awards from the British Safety Council. Now in their 62nd year, the International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate or
20/03/2020
New measures have been announced which sees Pagabo waive framework fees for any projects procured via its frameworks. This comes after the government issued a procurement policy notice on Wednesday 18 March. COVID-19, PPN 1/20 explains what procurement options are available to the public sector in
20/03/2020
Milton Keynes Council has selected a contractor to take forward plans for a new £29 million school in Wavendon. Morgan Sindall Construction has been named as preferred bidder to build a new 1,530 place school under a pre-construction services agreement. Located at Glebe Farm, this 'all-through'
20/03/2020
Today, most people prefer online shopping or eCommerce because of technological advancements and the ability to buy a product from the comfort of their homes. However, this has resulted in increased opportunities for identity fraud and postal theft. Not only are more products being delivered through
20/03/2020
Nicholson Carpentry & Joinery's new range of Crittall alternative windows and doors provide any home with a stunning look, replicating industrial designs with the added benefits of modern aluminium, whilst keeping all the benefits of advanced performance across thermal, security and durability aspec
20/03/2020
Althon Ltd is pleased to announce that its 'Sewers for Adoption' range of Headwalls have been approved for use on projects that are to be adopted under a Section 104 agreement by Anglian Water Services Ltd. Althon can advise on the most appropriate product from our range to suit the site requirem
19/03/2020
Plans are moving forward on the development of a new mental health inpatient facility in Highgate. BAM Construction has been appointed to take forward the project, which will be built opposite the Trust's existing Highgate Mental Health Centre. The new, purpose-built facility, with five wards, a
19/03/2020
UK developer Anwyl Homes is set to take its first venture into West Lancashire as part of wider housing development in the area. The firm has acquired circa 20 acres of land on Liverpool Road South from Crompton Property Developments Ltd. This will see its Lancashire business deliver 267 homes as p
19/03/2020
Two university accommodation schemes in Loughborough and Nottingham are set to move forward following a key appointment. National contractor McAleer & Rushe has secured a double-deal with developer Future Generation for the schemes valued at a total of almost £100 million. The firm has been appo
19/03/2020
Developers have celebrated the beginning of construction on a project at the new UCL East campus with a ground-breaking ceremony. Main contractor VINCI Construction UK held an event at the site of the new multi-use research and residential centre at Pool Street West. Over 50 people turned out, com
19/03/2020
Sika has been named as one of this year's nominees at the Contract Flooring Journal/ Contract Flooring Association (CFJ/CFA) Awards. The firm has been shortlisted with Zircon Flooring Limited for its work refurbishing a CNN TV studio in London. The project will compete in the 'Flooring in Industri
19/03/2020
Housing construction projects across the UK have helped raise funds for a community in Togo. Compassion UK has delivered access to clean water and toilets for almost 250 children living in Kpele, in the Haho region of Togo, thanks to a partnership with the Edenstone Foundation. The Edenstone Fou
19/03/2020
Sloane Place, a new 27-bedroom boutique hotel, café-bar and restaurant adjoining The Sloane Club in Chelsea, has officially opened its doors. JSJ Design led on remodelling, renovating and refurbishing part of The Sloane Club to create a new boutique hotel. From the original five-storey building, ar
19/03/2020
Ancorite is delighted to announce that it is working towards ISO 9001 accreditation. As an organisation, we pride ourselves on delivering above and beyond accepted standards of excellence to not only meet statutory and regulatory requirements, but also the specific individual needs of our clients.
19/03/2020
Machine Screws represent a technology that is now conventional, with Challenge Europe now interested in asking "what is their future?" We have already seen many developments in drives/head configurations for automated production such as Hex drives and other socket screws, leading on to the more mod
19/03/2020
Knowing that your tools and equipment are safe at all times is crucial – as is knowing they won't be damaged or vandalised. This is why Excel Modular Buildings offers a range of anti-vandal units that will keep your belongings safe, even if the site is unsecured. So, when we talk about
18/03/2020
A new 'urban village' featuring 400 homes for rent and sale has been approved in Exeter. Members of Exeter City Council voted in favour of planning permission for the project on a 15-acre brownfield site previously owned by Network Rail. Designed by award-winning architects Darling Associates and
18/03/2020
A host of 350 homes are set to be developed along the canal in Wolverhampton city centre. Build-to-rent developer Placefirst has unveiled a first look at the new project, which will run on five acres of brownfield land off Lower Horseley Fields in Canalside Quarter. The development, which will fea
18/03/2020
Developers are set to break ground on a new £350 million office development in Leeds city centre later this month. CEG has selected BAM Construction to take forward the first phase of the project, with work scheduled to begin on 30 March. Known as Globe Point, this first development totals 37,81
18/03/2020
Interserve Construction is continuing its success in the healthcare sector with a new multi-million pound contract. The firm has been appointed to deliver an £11.5 million Day Surgery and Out Patients scheme for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Under the contract, new day case
18/03/2020
New technology is set to be trialled to improve the safety of the road network in Kent. A grant of £2 million has been pledged to develop research and trial the innovative technology. Kent County Council and Amey will explore how data and technology can improve decision-making for the future of ou
18/03/2020
Galliford Try has completed three new contract wins in the higher education and schools sectors for its building business. The business has agreed a £38m contract with Northumberland County Council to build a new education campus in Hexham for the Hadrian Learning Trust. The project will co-locate
18/03/2020
Worcester City Council has dished out a maintenance contract to national firm GRAHAM. The firm has been awarded a Building Repairs and Maintenance and Minor Works contract, in which they will deliver reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, minor works projects and out of hours emergency works.
18/03/2020
Home Heroes Limited is proud to introduce its free plan checking service for builders, developers, home owners and designers in Kent. We offer a free and specialised plan checking service that can alert you to the possibility of the party wall act being relevant in your development plans.
18/03/2020
Brilliant Ideas is revolutionising the construction industry with a new Net Recovery System. After someone has had an accident or collapsed into a net, the Net Recovery System is placed beneath the casualty and the upper parapet is blown up and sealed to prevent them rolling out during the recover
18/03/2020
Cassidy Forsythe Ltd has just finished the drainage design for Northumberland College's new centre for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). ENGIE is now starting construction work at the college's Kirkley Hall campus, as part of a multi-million-pound investment plan. Th
16/03/2020
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of construction on a new housing development at the old Wortley High School campus in Leeds. The project, which will see 59 new homes brought to the area, represents the first Keepmoat Homes development in West Leeds. The MP for Leeds
16/03/2020
Sweco UK has strengthened its buildings team with a new senior appointment. Peter Hender has joined the engineering, environment and design firm as an operations director for building services. He brings with him more than 35 years' experience in the engineering sector, including more than 15 year
16/03/2020
The development of a new primary school in Hampton, Peterborough, has reached a major construction milestone. A topping out ceremony was hosted on the site of the new Hampton Lakes Primary School last week to celebrate the project reaching the highest point of construction. Contractor Interserve
16/03/2020
Young contractor Belvin Construction has been shortlisted for a leading architectural award for its work on Barrow House at Hatcliffe. The firm, which formed just over two years ago, helped deliver the family home in the Lincolnshire Wolds, which was designed by ID Architecture in Grimsby. The pr
16/03/2020
A new neighbourhood retail centre in Pineham, Northampton, has reached completion ahead of welcoming its first customers next month. Developer Godwin has begun handover to its occupants after contractor Winvic Construction completed the scheme in February 2020. The 1.1-acre site, which was acqui
16/03/2020
McLaren has launched a series of business continuity procedures in response to the coronavirus. These procedures will safeguard employees and operations, while ensuring the health and safety of customers, colleagues and supply chain partners is a top priority. Outlining more about its Covid-19 a
16/03/2020
Seddon director Nicola Hodkinson has become the latest name to join the Board of UK mental health charity, Mates in Mind. Nicola, Business Services Director at Seddon, has become a member of the Mates in Mind Board of Trustees. Commenting on the new addition, Steve Hails, Chair of Mates in Mind's
16/03/2020
Somerset-based Lightning Training Solutions has announced it is to focus on its mental health first aid training, following a call from Mental Health England. The charity contacted Lightning Training Solutions' Director Rod Jones, following the publication of some sobering statistics. "Over 60% of
16/03/2020
For the last 18 years Nick Smith has run classroom format training courses in the use of Lighting Reality in the UK and Ireland. These courses will continue to be available but times are changing and people want to digest information in different ways and hence new formats are necessary. From March
16/03/2020
Working from home and need to measure PDF and DWG drawings? QuickScale now have a 30 day licence for a QuickScale Plus desktop edition for £29. This will download and work on any Windows PC for 30 days. For more information or to grab your licence,
13/03/2020
Global business Artelia has expanded its presence in the UK with a major acquisition. The project management, engineering and consultancy business has bought Birmingham-based quantity surveying practice Austin Newport Group. Austin Newport specialises in the recovery of damaged historic buildings
13/03/2020
Work to deliver an extension at Queensgate shopping centre in Peterborough has reached the second stage of development. Lendlease and Invesco Real Estate have appointed McLaren to take forward this phase of the project. John Lewis & Partners completed phase one of the extension works and the sig
13/03/2020
The University of Birmingham has announced a highly collaborative 'family' of contractors to work together closely in a 10-year transformation plan valued at £1 billion. BAM Construction has been joined by Morgan Sindall, Galliford Try and Willmott Dixon on the framework. John Graham Construction i
13/03/2020
A number of Metropolitan Police stations are set to undergo refurbishments following a recent appointment. Willmott Dixon Interiors has won projects worth £18 million to improve existing stations in Peckham, Ilford, Colindale and Brixton. The company's specialist framework team secured the projec
13/03/2020
Leading UK contractor GRAHAM has been named as finalist for this year's Construction News Awards. The firm has been shortlisted in two categories: 'Environmental Contractor of the Year' and 'Sustainable Project of the Year'. A multi-million pound scheme to upgrade the A6 from Randalstown to Cast
13/03/2020
The existing prison facilities at HMP Thameside are set to undergo improvements. Serco, who run HMP Thameside on behalf of the Ministry of Justice, handed Skanska a £3.6 million contract to build a replacement pharmacy and a new Video Court Centre on the site. This will also involve the required m
13/03/2020
ENGIE is continuing to strengthen its working partnership with Heathrow Airport after reaching a new agreement. The energy specialist has agreed a deal to replace natural gas with 100% green biomethane from anaerobic digestion to all meter points, across all terminals at the airport until March 20
13/03/2020
UK construction firm McAleer & Rushe has been awarded a prestigious accolade for excellence in health and safety. The British Safety Council presented the company with an International Safety Award with a Distinction. This celebrates the firm's commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces heal
13/03/2020
A recent article published in the cooling post, has stated (what we at Cooleasy were already aware of) that Refcom (who are the governing body for the air conditioning trade) has stepped in to "allay fears" and "put the record straight" on misleading information regarding the coronavirus and air con
13/03/2020
At d-lite, the lighting & electrical specialists in Richmond, the recently refurbished boutique showroom is now supported by an improved website. The updated site includes changes to navigation, with improved search and filter functions for both mobile and desktop versions. The content structure ha
12/03/2020
BAM Construct UK has announced Mark Lockwood as its new Director of Health and Safety. Mark, who has worked with BAM since 1994 in a variety of safety related roles, took responsibility for leading the business's health and safety team two years ago, and has since been instrumental in improving BAM
12/03/2020
Developer ENGIE has broke ground on a new £15.2 million Extra Care scheme in Kendal, Cumbria. The company is working to deliver a new facility to serve the needs of older residents with access to care and support. Consisting of 80 apartments and 24 stand-alone bungalows, the development is being b
12/03/2020
A new British product aimed at improving safety is set to burst into the construction industry. The HAV Sentry Glove, which looks to prevent Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), also known as 'White Finger', will be tested for the first time on a live construction site. Developed by Coventry base
12/03/2020
Amey's Utilities business has unveiled the winner of its 2020 challenge. The company was searching for a design to ensure no street work excavations are left uncovered overnight by 2020. The TrenchGrid design, submitted by Oxford Plastics, came at the top of all field tests and Amey's extensive r
12/03/2020
Keller has been recognised for its commitment to diversity in the workplace with Investors in Diversity status. The company has been working closely with the National Centre for Diversity (NCFD), to embed best Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices in the business to make sure everyone
12/03/2020
The Insulation Manufacturers Association has appointed a new Technical Committee Chair. Recticel Insulation's Technical Manager, Simon Blackham has taken on the role, beginning from 11 March. Simon boasts more than 15 years' experience in the construction industry, particularly the insulation se
12/03/2020
Wates Group has announced it will continue to operate across its sites despite the threat of the coronavirus outbreak across the UK. The company has implemented a number of protocols across the Group to safeguard its people and operations. In a statement, the firm said: "We are continuing to oper
12/03/2020
International Quarter London has added to its portfolio of eating destinations with luxury dessert dining brand, Heavenly Desserts. The dessert outlet will open its first-ever London location at the £2.4 billion joint venture development between Lendlease and LCR in Stratford. At its 1,500 sq ft
12/03/2020
VolkerHighways has been named on a UK framework to supply, install and maintain commercial electric vehicle charging points across the country. The company's Smart Cities initiative, VolkerSmart Technologies was announced as one of the partners on the Efficiency East Midlands' (EEM) National Vehic
12/03/2020
For skip hire, aggregates, asbestos disposal and much more in the Staffordshire area, visit DP Skip Hire's website where you will find all you need with an easy online booking system. We are the cheapest and best value skip hire in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. If you're looking to hire a skip, or
11/03/2020
A proposal for a groundbreaking neighbourhood in West Sussex has reached the outline planning stage. This plan will see the former Ford Airfield transformed to make way for a masterplan from Wates Developments and Redrow Homes. An outline planning application has now been submitted for 1,500 new
11/03/2020
A multi-million interchange development in Stockport is set to progress thanks to a major appointment. Located alongside the A6 and Mersey Square, the key project will include a rooftop park along with cycle and footbridge linking the development with the town's famous railway station. It will hav
11/03/2020
Turley has expanded its offering in the Midlands with the launch of a new strategic communications service. This expansion comes following the appointment of a new director for strategic communications at its Birmingham office. David Blackadder-Weinstein joins the planning and development consult
11/03/2020
Leading geotechnical specialist contractor Keller UK has welcomed a landmark product to its portfolio. The firm has taken delivery of the world's first Soilmec SF55 piling rig. The new rig has the most up to date technology to provide better performance, improved safety features and increased eff
11/03/2020
A leading UK contractor has struck a deal to replace Scotland's only female prison at Cornton Vale in Stirling. Galliford Try's Scottish business Morrison Construction has agreed a £54 million contract to redevelop the site into a new new women's national facility. The project will be delivered i
11/03/2020
A 50-year-old bridge in Manchester is set to be brought back to life through a series of upgrades. This 200-metre-long bridge carries the M60 over the River Mersey and Palatine Road near Didsbury. The complexity of the project will see the M60 lifted by five millimetres so the work can take place.
11/03/2020
Three suppliers have been appointed to a new framework that will deliver specialist nuclear technical services valued between £250 million to £400 million. ACA (Atkins Cavendish Alliance), KAD (KBR, Assystem, Doosan Babcock) and Nuvia have been selected for the Nuclear Technical Support Provider (N
11/03/2020
In an attempt to boost knowledge around personal hygiene in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, Rainbow Safety has announced a new exclusive offer. The leading supplier is now giving away three wash your hand signs in self-adhesive to any construction company. All firms have to do is email meg
11/03/2020
VINCI Construction UK has been named among the industry players to take forward a prestigious programme. The Construction Innovation Hub has appointed the firm to its flagship Platform Design programme. It will be driven by a collaborative team of integrators comprising some of construction's bigg
11/03/2020
A new-generation hydraulically-driven cutter for concrete piles that is safer and up to five times faster than traditional methods has been launched exclusively by pile cropper hire specialists Mr Cropper. The MotoCut Q-350S pile cutter, which features twin diamond 500mm-diameter circular cutting
10/03/2020
Sky's campus in Osterley, West London, is entering the next stage of redevelopment with the creation of a new innovation centre. ISG has struck a deal to deliver the project, which will see the site of two former buildings make way for a three-storey hybrid steel and cross laminated timber (CLT) f
10/03/2020
Work is set to begin on the first site of phase of Havering Council's 12 Estates regeneration programme. Demolition has reached completion on Napier and New Plymouth House, Rainham, as the site is prepared for the development of 126 affordable homes, with a number earmarked for families, and a furt
10/03/2020
Nottingham's Science Park has welcomed a new state-of-the-art office space to its premises. The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building, named to honour Britain's first female doctor and celebrate collaboration and innovation on the site, has officially reached completion. The new development provid
10/03/2020
Morgan Sindall Construction has helped promote the importance of STEM subjects at a school in South Wales. The contractor, which built a home for Tonyrefail School in Rhondda Cynon Taf last year, is working to demolish the former school and remove temporary construction facilities. The company h
10/03/2020
Leading construction industry supplier Aggregate Industries has celebrated International Women's Day with a series of focused sessions. Taking place each year on 08 March, International Women's Day is designed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This ye
10/03/2020
A key area in Cambridge is set to undergo a series of transport improvements. Approximately £8.2 million is being invested to help drive greener travel across the city and reduce peak time congestion. Skanska has agreed the deal for the Histon Road project from the Greater Cambridge Partnership -
10/03/2020
Manchester Airport's Terminal Two extension has been officially handed over. This marks a major milestone in the facility's Transformation Programme confirms the project remains fully on course to go live in July this year. Laing O'Rourke delivered the terminal extension after signing a contract
10/03/2020
The Ministry of Justice has awarded a £632 million contract to an Amey joint venture. The multi-million pound deal will see GEOAmey provide Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS) for 'The North' spanning a 10-year period commencing August 2020. Under the contract, GEOAmey will transport app
10/03/2020
In a UK first for the wholesaler sector, the IBA Buying Group Ltd has recently announced that they intend to only accept applicants for their Highly Desired Preferred Supplier Status from Lighting suppliers who are also Full Members of the Lighting Industry Association (LIA). After receiving overwh
10/03/2020
The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) has partnered with 42 Partners Ltd to offer comprehensive commercial photometric services to the Lighting Industry. The LIA operates a state-of-the-art photometric test facility with UKAS accreditation and this affiliation with 42 Partners Ltd will create a u
09/03/2020
UK company John Wood Group has sold its nuclear business to American engineering giant Jacobs in a £250 million deal. The firm, headquartered in Aberdeen, completed the deal for Wood Nuclear, bringing more than 2,000 employees into Jacobs' business and expanding its UK employee base to nearly 11,0
09/03/2020
Wates Group has committed to creating a more diverse workforce with a complete overhaul of its family friendly policies. The firm has announced a number of changes which will see paternity/partner leave increased to eight weeks full pay and maternity leave upped to 26 weeks full pay, and a further
09/03/2020
Access to East Midlands Airport has been improved with the official launch of a new 2.5km route. A £10 million infrastructure scheme has reached completion, delivering the Castle Donington relief road in Leicestershire. This provides a much-needed link from the airport to the A50. Principal contr
09/03/2020
The ongoing spread of the coronavirus across the UK has sparked a call for more relaxed sick pay rules in the construction industry. The government amended the rules of statuary sick pay (SSP) so that it is paid immediately if a worker is on sick leave rather than on the fourth day which is current
09/03/2020
Sir Robert McAlpine has launched a new set of employee policies never before seen in the UK construction industry. Following a successful trial, the firm is introducing Family First in an effort to offer greater gender parity and flexibility for families. These new policies will see both men and
09/03/2020
Critical upgrades are set to take place on the A19 between Norton and Wynyard thanks to a new appointment. Highways England has struck a £63 million deal with Balfour Beatty to develop, design and deliver the carriageway scheme in the North East. This project will see the transformation of a fiv
09/03/2020
An athletics track in Manchester is set to undergo a major transformation ahead of the 2020 Olympics this summer. Work has begun at the Manchester Regional Athletics Arena and National Squash Centre venue on Etihad Campus. It primarily comprise of an indoor 200m track and outdoor 400m track, squas
09/03/2020
The Construction Innovation Hub has announced BAM as the lead designer on its flagship Platform Design programme. Backed by the UK government, the programme will comprise of a collaborative team of integrators, designers, specialists and SME's who will develop a platform for new buildings using a k
09/03/2020
Environmental considerations were paramount when Ikea built a new 32,000m2 furniture house in Springvale, Australia. FabricAir dispersion systems were a natural choice because the technology enables savings of up to 40% on energy consumption. The Swedish furniture giant wanted aesthetic design, dra
09/03/2020
Getting to all those just out of reach areas can be trial whether you are a professional contractor or an amateur DIY enthusiast. Sometimes a ladder or a mobile scaffold tower is simply not appropriate for a whole variety of reasons and the Delta Deck Hire can offer the ideal solution. The Delta D
06/03/2020
The UK's first city-based wellbeing resort has been approved for development in Manchester. The £250 million project was unanimously approved at a meeting of Trafford Council's planning committee on Thursday evening, 05 March. Set in Peel L&P's TraffordCity, Therme Manchester will combine hundre
06/03/2020
Turley has continued to grow its team in London with four new appointments. Lauren Thiede-Palmer joins as planner in the consultancy's London team. Having previously worked at DP9 Planning Consultancy, she brings over four years' experience in advising clients on a diverse range of commercial and
06/03/2020
Experienced civil engineering professional Roland Ramphal has been named the new commercial director at Barhale. Ramphal joins the civil engineering and infrastructure specialist after four years as group commercial director with construction to mining group Teichmann where he operated across the
06/03/2020
A new app has launched which gives users a greater insight into electric vehicles (EVs) and their uses. The new Electric Vehicles Voice App, available on Amazon Alexa and Google Play devices, offers answers to over 50 commonly-asked questions about EVs. In partnership with media agency Wavemaker
06/03/2020
A volunteer team from Willmott Dixon has helped deliver a new home for lions at the Isle of Wight Zoo. Some of the firm's representatives helped build the structure for two rescued lion brothers, Vigo and Kumba, who were saved from a Spanish circus where they spent most of their lives together ins
06/03/2020
Two major renovation projects at Fulham schools are beginning to reshape the local area as an exciting hub for STEM subjects. Contractor Morgan Sindall Construction is working on the schemes at Fulham College Boys' School and Fulham Cross Girls' School. Both schemes are being delivered for the De
06/03/2020
Innovative sensor technology has delivered an insight into the real-time measuring of dam movements. The project was successfully piloted for Northumbrian Water, at Burnhope Reservoir in Weardale, County Durham. Today, all dams are built to move and shift by small amounts as the reservoir levels r
06/03/2020
Virgin Media has named national contractor Kier as one of the successful firms on its new £2.5 billion framework. The successful contractors will deliver vital telecoms infrastructure across the UK, supporting Virgin Media's ambitions to deliver gigabit broadband connections to over 15 million home
06/03/2020
Investing in the best flooring can add a lot of value to a property. This is especially true if you opt to work with Flow Screed. We supply the best underfloor heating Norfolk, East Anglia has to offer. Our team uses cutting edge techniques and high quality products to ensure a top result. These da
06/03/2020
Sorting out the multiplicity of screw thread designs has been such a big issue for so long that there are lots of guides to give approximate conversions, although naturally there are no actual like-for-like equivalents. The team at Challenge Europe recently discussed a little history and some future
05/03/2020
Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester is set to begin its first phase of transformation if a £1.8 million funding package goes through. Manchester City Council will meet on Wednesday 11 March, when it will be asked to approve investment to unlock the scheme. This capital investment capital will fund
05/03/2020
Ansty Park in Coventry is set welcome its latest industrial unit. The keys have been handed over for a £44 million facility, with international aerospace, defence and energy engineering group Meggitt PLC utilising the 495,000 sq ft manufacturing and test facility as its global headquarters. Winvi
05/03/2020
A proposal has been announced which will see a lower carbon fuel introduced at UK filling stations next year. The government is consulting on plans for E10 fuel, which is made with up to 10% ethanol and has the potential to cut CO2 from transport by 750,000 tonnes per year. Announcing the consul
05/03/2020
Cyclists across England are being granted greater and safer accessibility on the roads thanks to a £175 million government fund. Highways England's Cycle, Safety and Integration Designated Funds programme has seen 101 new schemes constructed since 2015, with 49 schemes on track to be delivered by
05/03/2020
The UK's first passivhaus standard care home has taken one step closer to completion. A topping out ceremony has held at the site of the St Loyes Extra Care Home Scheme in Exeter to mark the project milestone. Contractor Kier was joined by members of Exeter City Council to celebrate the occasion.
05/03/2020
Multiplex has announced some key changes for its UK business which will see greater support for working parents. New parental leave policies, which came into effect across the business in 2019, will see maternity leave extended to 39 weeks fully-paid. The company has also doubled its paid paternity
05/03/2020
Council homes across Crawley are set to be maintained by two new contractors. Mears has been announced as one of two firms appointed to manage the maintenance of council homes around the town. The company will be managing responsive repairs, planned maintenance and empty dwellings for Crawley Home
05/03/2020
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Nominations Committee has announced three new members to join the Board. Virginia Borkoski FCIOB, Stephen Nitman FCIOB and Paul Young FCIOB will be elected to the Board of Trustees from the close of the AGM in June 2020. They were appointed without a vote
05/03/2020
Milton Keynes groundworks and civil engineering firm Scott Parnell Water Management Ltd has announced a new appointment. The company has hired Steve Mason as a new Welding Technician, in which he will work from the Milton Keynes office. Steve has a wealth of experience in the construction indust
05/03/2020
The world's largest research vessel is preparing for its first mission in the Arctic with a helping hand from a UK company. Northern Ireland-based outfitting specialist Mivan has struck a deal to deliver the interior fit-out of the cabins and interior living areas onboard REV Ocean. These works wi
04/03/2020
ISG has announced the appointment of a new divisional director for its UK Fit Out leadership team. Daryl Hardy will take on the role, where he will be primarily responsible for sub 50,000 sq ft fit out, public sector projects in London and the South East region. In addition to working across ISG
04/03/2020
Leeds city centre's creative quarter is set be enhanced with an exciting new workspace. Chancellor Court at 21 The Calls will be the subject of major renovation works to transform the buildings into The Coach Works, a name that harkens back to the proud heritage of the site as the former coach work
04/03/2020
Manchester's newest neighbourhood, Circle Square is set to welcome a new construction industry tenant. Construction equipment and software and services specialist Hilti has announced plans to uproot its GB Head Office from Trafford Park to the new location on Oxford Road. Matias Järnefelt, Managi
04/03/2020
Plans are moving forward to transform a vacant industrial brownfield site in Rainham into a new housing development. Clarion Housing Group has been granted planning permission for the project, which will see 717 new homes brought to 90 New Road. The units will include a mix of one, two and three
04/03/2020
Leading UK equipment rental company A-Plant has unveiled plans for rebranding. From 01 May 2020, the firm will be known as Sunbelt Rentals, bringing all its brands under one banner. This change will align the company with the other operating businesses of Ashtead Group plc which trade successful
04/03/2020
Aggregate Industries has been recognised for effective energy governance with a certification from BSI to ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems. The company was awarded for demonstrating its company-wide commitment to energy efficiency, following on from the successful certification of its cement bu
04/03/2020
BAM has been announced as one of the successful contractors on Essex County Council's £400m construction programme. The Essex Construction Framework 2 (ECF2) comes into force this month and will run for four years. Darren Birch, BAM's Framework Manager, said: "We look forward to working with the
04/03/2020
SD Sealants is responding to its growing presence in the North of England by strengthening its workforce. The firm will look to appoint up to 20 new recruits, from experienced/ skilled workers to those starting out in the trade. This recruitment drive comes on the back of a record-breaking 12 mon
04/03/2020
Wates Living Space has agreed a 10-year deal to continue delivering housing repairs for Tamworth Borough Council. This contract will run on from the current three-year deal which ends on 31 March 2020. The new £50 million deal will see Wates Living Space continue to undertake planned works to cou
04/03/2020
Often as part of a tree survey, features such as areas of decay cracks or cavities can be found, and this can raise doubts in the mind of surveyors, tree workers and owners. Arboricultural surveyors should undertake further assessments of these features when the tree location, history or targets r
03/03/2020
Mace has followed up the recent restructuring of its leadership with major senior appointment. Richard Bienfait has joined the firm as the new Group Chief Finance Officer, where he will lead's the Group overall financial strategy. He joins from UPP Ltd, where he served as Chief Executive of the U
03/03/2020
Village Hotels' first new build of the decade has reached completion in Basingstoke. Willmott Dixon London & South has handed over the new £20.3 million, 7,150 sqm Village Hotel ahead of schedule. This represents the third Village Hotel Club scheme the firm has constructed on behalf of Village H
03/03/2020
Wates Group has announced its intention to drive forward change and support women in the construction industry through a new partnership. The national firm has become the first construction partner for Young Women's Trust, which will see the organisations work together to support and inspire more
03/03/2020
The UK's first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project has taken a major leap forward with a new appointment. Pale Blue Dot Energy has appointed Costain to deliver the next phase of work providing technical consultancy services for the Acorn CCS project. This landmark project is a low-cost, sca
03/03/2020
Interserve has announced the successor to Mark Goldsworthy as the new Finance Director of its UK construction business. Experienced finance professional George Restall joins the firm having had stints at Barratt Homes, SPIE Matthew Hall (M&E business) and Taylor Woodrow Construction. He will take
03/03/2020
Leading UK construction technology firm Biosite Systems has been recognised as one of Europe's fastest growing companies. The leader in biometric access control and workforce management solutions for the construction industry was named in the prestigious FT 1000: Europe's fasting-growing companies
03/03/2020
Galliford Try has been crowned BIM Constructor of the Year at the BIM Awards. The firm was recognised with the accolade as part of the BIM Show Live event in Newcastle. The awards recognise and celebrate the innovators of digital construction, seeking out and rewarding those who are redefining th
03/03/2020
Sunderland-based housing association, Gentoo Group has agreed a deal which will see some of its homes undergo a series of varied upgrades. Regeneration specialist ENGIE has been appointed to deliver £16 million worth of work, including a variety of modernisation and safety improvement work across a
03/03/2020
Buckingham Group has announced a major shake up of its senior team with a string of promotions and a new recruit. Former Kier Construction Director Dave Sizer joins the company as the new Managing Director for Building following spells with Galliford and GB Buidling Solutions. Two promotions hav
03/03/2020
Your staircase plays an important role in your home - both as a design statement and a way to move from floor to floor. An outdated or shabby looking staircase can make for a poor first impression, especially when you've got visitors around. In most cases, there usually is very little (or nothing) w
02/03/2020
McLaren has launched a new national business dedicated to the residential market. McLaren Living brings together McLaren Group's property and construction expertise, responding to local needs by creating tailored, residential solutions. The business, led by Managing Director Matthew Biddle, will
02/03/2020
A-Plant has appointed Andy Wright as its new Chief Executive Officer. Andy, who first joined the leading equipment rental firm in February 2019 as Chief Operating Officer, has already demonstrated his ability to successfully guide the company through a period of change. Aside from his successes a
02/03/2020
A former England U20 Rugby World Cup winner is making a name for himself in the construction industry. Tom Smallbone, who suffered an injury meaning he had to retire from a career as a professional sportsman, is the latest name to join Godwin Developments. He joins the firm's London-based team a
02/03/2020
The sought-after Curbridge area of Hampshire is set to welcome a host of new residents with the launch of a new development. National developer Crest Nicholson will launch an exclusive collection of 69 two, three and four bedroom houses in the area later this week. This Curbridge Meadows developm
02/03/2020
Hundreds of homeless families on housing waiting lists in Croydon are set to be given homes courtesy of a new investment. With waiting lists for affordable homes reaching 1.1 million in England, and over 2,000 families requiring Temporary Accommodation in Croydon alone, Legal & General has pledged
02/03/2020
Tamworth Borough Council has agreed a deal with leading energy specialist ENGIE to deliver a repairs and maintenance service across the region. The firm has secured a £67 million contract for its services, which will see ENGIE provide responsive repairs, adaptations and estate management services
02/03/2020
Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has launched a new-look Darwen branch. The branch on Spring Vale Lane underwent a major revamp, which includes new bathroom displays and a brand-new warehouse holding MDF skirts/architrave and window boards. The Darwen destination offers products which include p
02/03/2020
UK crane rental company A-Lift Crane Hire Ltd is proud to announce that they have taken delivery of a new 70 tonne Tadano ATF 70G-4 All Terrain crane. The four axle ATF 70G-4 has a 52.1 metre main boom and is capable for example, of handling up to 5.8 tonnes at an 18 metre radius at this boom lengt
02/03/2020
For the past 10 years Chemique Adhesives has been working with RS-linija, a partner and leading distributor located in Lithuania. RS-linija offers to its Baltic market non-woven textiles, packaging and adhesive solutions for a variety of applications. RS-linija moved to larger premises in November
02/03/2020
Need an extra lift while working at height with minimum fuss and hassle? The Boss X3 Scissor Lift series micro-powered access platform offers the ideal solution. This handy scissor lift comes in a range of models X2, X3 and X3X which are capable for reaching 5.2 metres. These versatile yet durable
