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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for April 2022
29/04/2022
Glencar Construction has been appointed by St George and SEGRO to build their first multi-storey industrial development in the London Borough of Brent. The development, to be called SEGRO V-Park Grand Union, will provide 134,500 sq ft of flexible light industrial space over six storeys and is an in
29/04/2022
Work is continuing on the Transpennine Route Upgrade in Manchester. Network Rail has raised two railway bridges to make way for overhead electric wires. The bridges in Ashton-under-Lyne – Southampton Street and Granville Street – have been raised to eventually allow train-powering electric wires t
29/04/2022
A public consultation has launched on proposals to improve Queen Street in Newton Abbot, Devon. Devon County Council in partnership with Teignbridge District Council have launched the consultation to make Queen Street a more attractive, safe and healthy place for visitors and businesses. Currently
29/04/2022
Plans to develop a boutique wine hotel at the Archbishop's Palace in Maidstone have been given the green light. Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) approved the plans which were submitted by Balfour Winery entrepreneur, Richard Balfour Lynn. Approved at a recent MBC Policy and Resources Committee Meet
29/04/2022
Balfour Beatty has appointed Jo Gilroy as UK Director of Sustainability. Jo will be responsible for supporting and guiding the business in driving forward Balfour Beatty's sustainability strategy across the UK, as well as reporting the Group’s performance against the bold targets and ambitions set
29/04/2022
The Chief Executve of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), alan Vallance, has announced that he is stepping down in July. He is to take on the role of Chief Executive at the Chartered Insurance Institute. Alan has been RIBA Chief Executive since February 2016 and was previously Interi
29/04/2022
Plans have been given the go-ahead to develop a monument to the former Round Oak Steelworks in Brierley Hill. The 14-foot-high monument has been designed by Dudley borough artist Steve Field. It will take the form of a ladle suspended in the air pouring molten metal and will go up on green space a
29/04/2022
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29/04/2022
A new training centre to support the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset has officially opened. Energy Minister Greg Hands opened one of three new training centres. Together with existing facilities and investment into education and skills, the centres will be ready to help local people join the ad
29/04/2022
Dura Products has become part of the UK's first net-zero carbon restaurant following the installation of its recycled kerbstone, Durakerb. More than 500 metres of the eco-friendly kerb solution has been installed at the McDonald’s outlet in Market Drayton, Shropshire. Made from 88% recycled polyme
28/04/2022
Tritax Symmetry has submitted plans for a new global R&D facility in Oxfordshire for Siemens Healthineers. The proposals were submitted to Cherwell District Council. The 48-acre site on land north of the A41 and east of Junction 9 of the M40, known as Symmetry Park, Oxford North, has been chosen f
28/04/2022
Spencer Group is to commence temporary walkway works on heritage bridge. The firm is carrying out the design, construction, installation and maintenance of a temporary walkway for Grade II listed Connel Bridge, close to Oban, ahead of major deck replacement works. The walkway, which will be cantil
28/04/2022
GRAHAM has been selected through the ProCure22 (P22) framework to undertake Phase two of works at the West Cumberland Hospital (WCH) in Whitehaven for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. Starting on site in May, GRAHAM will be responsible for the design and build of a new extension
28/04/2022
SuperFOIL Insulation is to extend its UK manufacturing with the first of four production-line improvements for 2022. The company, which is the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of foil insulation, will be scaling up the quantity of products manufactured at its headquarters in Lincoln with a se
28/04/2022
Network Rail is to start repair and improvement work at Claverton Street railway bridge this summer to ensure the continued safe and reliable running of the railway to, from and through the city of Bath. Network Rail will begin work on Claverton Street railway bridge – which sits above the A36 at C
28/04/2022
Construction work has started on the 49.9 MW Sutton Bridge Solar Farm, EDF Renewables' first major solar project in the UK. Following public consultation by both EDF Renewables and South Holland District Council planning permission was granted in March 2021, and early-stage works have now begun on
28/04/2022
Tarmac has signed a charter produced by The Pallet LOOP. The charter is an innovative scheme aimed at minimising the consumption of single-use pallets in the construction industry. Around 18 million pallets are estimated to be used annually in the UK construction sector, but less than 10 per cent
28/04/2022
Work on a mjor highway scheme in Liverpool, which was delayed due to the collapse of a contractor, is to be completed this week. County Road, part of the historic A59, is a major gateway into the city centre from the north of Liverpool, passing Everton FC’s Goodison Park, before linking up to Aintr
28/04/2022
Kier Highways Solutions has scooped a £1.7 million contract with West Sussex County Council for surface dressing. Kier will deliver around 500,000sqm of surface dressing across West Sussex using 750 tonnes of surface dressing emulsion, which will be manufactured at the Kier-owned bitumen plant in W
28/04/2022
Building work has begun on a scheme to create new homes in Dudley. Dudley Council was granted planning permission earlier this year to convert New Swinford Hall in Stourbridge into 18 apartments with either one or two bedrooms. New Swinford Hall was used previously by the council to provide stepdo
27/04/2022
Planning permission has been given the go-ahead to construct over 60 homes in South Elmsall. The proposals for the 61 houses off Broad Lane were submitted by Gleeson. The new development, which will be known as Meadow Walk, will see the 5.06 acre plot be transformed into a collection of beautiful,
27/04/2022
Construction firm Kier has completed work on the UK's first Passivhaus leisure centre, St Sidwell's Point in Exeter for Exeter City Council. The new centre will open its doors to the public on Friday 29th April. Situated in the heart of the city centre, the new building is a key milestone in the
27/04/2022
Avant Homes has acquired 11.5-acres of land to build a £35 million development of 135 homes in Desborough. Located just off Buxton Drive and Eyam Close, Avant Homes secured planning approval from Kettering Borough Council in March 2022. The new development will feature a collection of two, three
27/04/2022
Speedy has launched a national multi-million-pound marketing and advertising campaign to promote tool hire across the UK. The hire giant's 'Make Every Job Easy' campaign targets novice and pro DIYers alongside its core customer base of small traders to major construction contractors. The company a
27/04/2022
Northstone has submitted a Reserved Matters planning application to Bolton Council for a new community at Horwich Golf Club. An outline application for the scheme was granted planning approval in September 2021. The proposed first two phases of the development will deliver 208 sustainable new home
27/04/2022
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust has acquired a 7.75% ownership interest in the Lincs Offshore Wind Farm (Lincs). Lincs, located off the east coast of England, has been operational since 2013 and benefits from the UK's ROC regime, receiving 2 ROCs per megawatt hour of electricity generation
27/04/2022
Timber firm the Donaldson Group has launched an online roof truss ordering service, Donaldson Direct. The new platform provides a simple and fast way to order roof trusses, which will be delivered to site in just five working days. Available to access online for delivery direct to customers within
27/04/2022
Construction company BAM has topped out at the Rowe in Whitechapel. Originally named Central House, the scheme for client Frasers Property, has been challenging and complex. At the outset, the project team had to radically redesign the building to mitigate structural risks, resulting in a design
26/04/2022
Jackson has scooped a £6.4m deal to develop infrastructure for a major mixed-used development in East Anglia. Gateway 14 Ltd, working with its development manager Jaynic, awarded the contract for the 2.36m sq ft development project adjacent to Junction 50 of the A14 at Stowmarket in Suffolk. Works
26/04/2022
Elements Europe has been selected as the Main Contractor on a £100m central London hotel and office scheme. Funded by UBS Asset Management Real Estate & Private Markets (REPM) and development partners BSW Land and Property, and The Pickstock Group, the central London scheme in East Road will provid
26/04/2022
Proposals to develop a CO2 network at Protos to capture some 800,000 tonnes of carbon emissions have been revealed. Peel NRE, part of Peel L&P, has unveiled its vision for a network of CO2 pipelines at Protos, the strategic energy and resource destination near Ellesmere Port. The Protos CO2 network
26/04/2022
Glencar has won its first contract by global real estate developer and investor Trammell Crow Company (TCC) to construct three grade A industrial/logistics units totalling 338,000 sq ft. The development will include three units of 221,500 sq ft, 71,000 sq ft and 45,500 sq ft with clear heights rang
26/04/2022
Outerspace Group, a structural insulated panel (SIP) kit manufacturer based in Wrexham, has received significant investment from Bridgemere UK to increase their rapid growth. The multi-million-pound deal sees Bridgemere, Steve Morgan's (founder of Redrow Homes) investment vehicle, taking a major st
26/04/2022
Terex has aquired Steelweld, a manufacturer of heavy fabrications based in Northern Ireland. The purchase of Steelweld supports Materials Processing's growth strategy by increasing fabrication capabilities in Northern Ireland. "We are excited to welcome Steelweld's talented employees to the Terex
26/04/2022
Amey has teamed up with Walsall Council on a conversion programme, worth over £10 million, involving approximately 23,000 existing streetlights moving them to light emitting diodes (LED) with a central monitoring system (CMS) technology. Work will be carried out by Amey's Streetlighting team, who w
26/04/2022
Wates Smartspace has completed its second fit out project at Winchester’s Royal Hampshire County Hospital. The work included upgrading the mechanical and electrical services across two floors and an extension of the suite’s office area. The project will enable the implementation of new specialised
26/04/2022
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26/04/2022
Housebuilder Harron Homes has opened new showhomes at Shipley Lakeside in Shipley near Heanor. The two showhomes were designed by Midlands based interior designers, Open Door Interiors. Managing Director Tracy Baker described the elegant style of the two showhomes: "We genuinely love working with H
25/04/2022
VolkerFitzpatrick has been selected to build three railway stations on the Camp Hill line in south Birmingham. The firm was appointed by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM). The £61 million scheme will reintroduce passenger train services to Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell for the first time in
25/04/2022
Network Rail's has announced plans to upgrade and improve the electrical and mechanical systems of three swing bridges at Reedham, Somerleyton and Oulton Broad. Believed to date back to around 1905, the internal components of the three swing bridges haven't been replaced in over 100 years and need
25/04/2022
Cruden Homes is to host a digital consultation event on its proposals to deliver housing in Leith. Located on the site of the Edinburgh Carpet and Flooring Warehouse on the corner of Salamander Street and Salamander Yards, the proposed development will aim to comprise 99 apartments. Including a ra
25/04/2022
United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS) has won phase two of National Grid's Hatton Compressor Upgrade project in Lincolnshire. The latest package of works will concentrate on re-routing existing pipelines connecting the Compressor station and the ‘Above Ground Installations' (AGI) to make way
25/04/2022
Knauf Insulation is to invest over £45 million in its two UK Glass Mineral Wool plants. In St Helens, Knauf Insulation is set to invest over £40m to increase the plant's total capacity by around 30,000 tonnes per annum from late 2023/ early 2024 and to acquire the large adjacent Pilkington Architec
25/04/2022
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has secured a new two-year framework with FCC Environment. The new multi-million pound contract sees Jones Bros become FCC's sole contractor on the framework. Jones Bros has been on FCC frameworks since 2011, with the working relationship extending back to around the
25/04/2022
RWB Group UK Ltd have announced that they are now fully accredited by DrainSafe, supported by the National Association of Drainage Contractors, to deliver CCTV Surveys , Drain Lining, Drain Unblocking for customers in the UK. This means that RWB Group UK Ltd’s operators are fully trained to do the
25/04/2022
The UK's largest gas network companies have announced a pioneering project to explore the role that hydrogen can play in helping London become net zero carbon by 2030. The partnership between Cadent, SGN and National Grid Gas Transmission will design a hydrogen vision for the capital setting out th
22/04/2022
WSP has ambitions to recruit 2,000 people across the UK and Ireland in 2022. The firm currently employs over 7,000 people across the UK and Ireland and supports public and private sector clients on landmark projects, including HS2 stations such as Old Oak Common and Curzon Street, 22 Bishopsgate in
22/04/2022
G F Tomlinson has completed works to build a new medical physics bunker at the University of Birmingham, which is due to house the UK’s first High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility. The new bunker is located at the university's Edgbaston Campus, on the site of the Physics East Building which
22/04/2022
Broadway Malyan has created a green masterplan for the heart of Birmingham aimed at providing a blueprint for a safer, healthier and more attractive city centre. The Going Green plan, which has been developed in partnership with Birmingham city centre's Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), takes
22/04/2022
Kier Highways has won a £460 million contract by National Highways to design and deliver an upgrade to the A417 between Gloucester and Swindon. The contract award follows a competitive procurement process through National Highways' Regional Delivery Partnership framework. The A417/A419 provides an
22/04/2022
Contractors are to commence work work to fix a landslip on the A5004, Long Hill between Buxton and Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire on Monday 25 April. While the work takes place the road will be closed, with signed diversions in place. It is scheduled to be completed by 25 September. The road first mo
22/04/2022
Türmacher has unveiled its new trade range of wooden external doors, based on the Lignum engineered system by
22/04/2022
Refurbishment plans at Deepings Leisure Centre have been given the green light by South Kesteven District Council. The Council's Cabinet today approved recommendations that will see the work begin once a legal agreement has been reached with the site owners, Lincolnshire County Council, and a lease
22/04/2022
Network Rail is continuing to upgrade and improve the overhead wiring system on the line between London and Shoeburyness. The work is part a project to replace the old wiring system with a new wiring system that withstands the heat, resulting in fewer delays caused by overhead wire issues. The ov
22/04/2022
The first bricks have been laid for 245 new homes at Watkin Jones' development in Crewe. The scheme on Sydney Road will create a balanced community with more than double the required affordable housing for rent and for sale, and is a joint project between specialist rental housing developer, Watki
22/04/2022
The renowned Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) leadership dinner series has kick started for 2022 in Newquay. The organisation, designed to drive positive change in construction, has relaunched its exclusive dinners in the South West region to bring together key clients, architects, enginee
21/04/2022
Developer Watkin Jones has been granted planning permission for its student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Stratford, East London. The project, on Grove Crescent Road, will deliver 397 high-quality managed homes for students alongside 22,000 sq ft of new workspace aimed at local makers and creativ
21/04/2022
Frasers Property has selected Glencar to build three new industrial units at Blythe Valley Park in Solihull. The development being marketed as Connexion II sits in a prominent location close to the main entrance to Blythe Valley Park and only 2 minutes from J4 of the M42. Blythe Valley Park is the
21/04/2022
United Living Group has been awarded a £22.9 million contract to redevelop Wisbech Road, March in Cambridgeshire, the "Wisbech Road scheme". The contract has been secured through the company's division United Living New Homes. The project ncludes 76 affordable rent and 42 shared ownership homes,
21/04/2022
Spencer Group has started construction work to develop a new £26.5 million station in South Leeds. The new White Rose Railway Station will be a two-platform station providing improved access to the adjacent White Rose office park, shopping centre and bus interchange. Situated between Morley and Co
21/04/2022
Stewart Milne Group is putting its housebuilding business up for sale, after its founder and principal shareholder has decided to retire. Nearly 50 years after founding the group, Chairman Stewart Milne is making plans for his retirement and the Board has decided to capitalise on the current strong
21/04/2022
Regeneration firm Peel L&P has welcomed national and international investors to its £1.7 billion GatewayEast development in Doncaster. The company has completed two significant sales and several occupiers choosing the location to expand. Panattoni, the world's largest industrial developer, finalis
21/04/2022
Wates Group has won a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category. This year's win makes Wates the only company in our sector to have won a record three times in the Sustainable Development category, having previously won the award in 2011 and 2016. The award recognises W
21/04/2022
Finally after 22 months and 1750 hours Green Building Calculator (GBC) has released Version 2. GBC have introduced payments options: one off payments and annual subscriptions GBC have also introduced additional user groups and prices including: GBC V2
21/04/2022
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and University College of Estate Management (UCEM) have teamed up to offer a degree apprenticeship programme which is also a route to chartered status as a construction professional. Apprentices already on the Construction Site Management programme who are
21/04/2022
Derby City Councillors are being asked to approve formal collaboration with Derbyshire County Council, South Derbyshire District Council and other key partners to deliver a major road scheme . In October 2021, Derbyshire County Council was awarded £49.6 million "in principle" from the Government's
20/04/2022
Construction work has commenced on 80 new 'Platinum' luxury ecologically sensitive lodges at Bluestone National Park Resort, near Narberth, Pembrokeshire. A total of £23million has been invested in the development which is the fourth phase at Bluestone which currently has 344 existing lodges, cotta
20/04/2022
West Suffolk Council has acquired approximately 6.9 acres of land at Zone 3 of Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds from Churchmanor Estates Company plc. The acquisition is part of a wider £12.1million investment by the council and partners in new incubation units to support locally the growth of
20/04/2022
Glenbrook has submitted plans to Leeds City Council for a 618-apartment build to rent scheme at Kirkstall Road on the bank of River Aire. The scheme comprises a significant brownfield regeneration opportunity on a prominent, vacant site within a highly sustainable location on the western fringe of
20/04/2022
Network Rail is to commence 15 days of engineering upgrades on the Dartmoor Line. From Monday 25 April until the early hours of Tuesday 10 May, Network Rail engineers will be improving parts of the 14-mile stretch of Dartmoor Line which currently carries two-hourly Great Western Railway (GWR) passe
20/04/2022
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson has revealed two new 'Dartford' and 'Filey' show homes at Sevington Lakes, the newest phase of its Finberry development in Ashford, Kent. The four-bedroom homes have been expertly dressed by leading interior designer, Phoenix Interior Design, to reflect family lifestyl
20/04/2022
Norwich City Council is to invest in two new schemes to help residents with rising fuel bills. The first project, which will deliver solid wall insulation to 45 council homes, targeting those with the lowest energy efficiency, was agreed at a cabinet meeting last week. The insulation will increase
20/04/2022
Central Bedforshire Council is seeking views from residents to improve public engagement during the planning process. The council is consulting on a new Statement of Community Involvement which sets out the consultation approach and explains how residents, businesses and other organisations can hav
20/04/2022
Arco has extended its support of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, the only charity that provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families. The construction industry has one of the worst suicide rates in the UK, with two constructio
20/04/2022
Associated British Ports (ABP) has been granted outline planning permission for over 4.25 million sq ft of industrial, manufacturing and logistics development at the Port of Hull by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The 453 acres of prime land includes 212 acres located within the East Hull Humber
19/04/2022
Winvic Construction has scooped a contract with Lincolnshire County Council to deliver highways works across the county. The 'General Works' Lot awarded to Winvic is for schemes involving the creation of new infrastructure assets as well as infrastructure improvements. Works to be undertaken by Win
19/04/2022
Construction work is to begin on new homes in Hunstanton, Norfolk. Due for completion later next year, the scheme on Southend Road will offer 32 new homes, 6 of which will be affordable. Cabinet member for regeneration and development, Cllr Richard Blunt, said: "This is an excellent scheme. It wil
19/04/2022
Transport Scotland has appointed Amey as the preferred bidder to take over its improved roads maintenance contracts in the North East. The contract, worth up to an estimated £540 million will begin on 16 August and run for eight years with a potential to extend for a further four years. The mainte
19/04/2022
Murphy & Sons Limited has confirmed it is working with the Home Office to offer up to 175 Ukrainian refugees employment opportunities across a variety of roles. The roles include onsite, operative and functional roles in areas such as finance, along with skilled opportunities in Murphy's engineerin
19/04/2022
Over 4000 properties are to be better protected from flooding in Blackpool following a new investment of £61 million to replace and upgrade the existing coast defences. Following submission of the outline business case to the Environment Agency, Blackpool Council has been allocated £61.2 million to
19/04/2022
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14/04/2022
Planning permission has been given the go-ahead for 'The Forum', a residential-led development that will deliver 226 much needed build-to-rent homes and a new public realm in the heart of Stevenage. The scheme developed by J Group, Leo Homes and V Fund will revitalise an underused part of town and
14/04/2022
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the Fragrance Group to deliver a new £23m full-service hotel in Torquay. Situated in a seafront location on Torbay Road, the four-star Corbyn Head Hotel will have 152 guestrooms, with eight that are wheelchair accessible, as well as a restaurant and terraces tha
14/04/2022
Pick Everard has been re-appointed to the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation's (ESPO) Property, Building and Infrastructure Advice & Management Services framework (2664). ESPO has a well-established history of providing goods and services to the public sector. It is highly regarded in the educa
14/04/2022
Laing O'Rourke has signed a deal with Everton Football Club to deliver the next and final phase of development of the Club's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. A main construction contract will see Laing O'Rourke complete construction of the Club's new 52,888-capacity waterfront stadium, while als
14/04/2022
Northumbrian Water is to invest £11 million in to improve and upgrade its wastewater network and treatment works, delivering a boost to water quality in streams in the Pittington and Sherburn areas. Work is expected to begin in the summer, with construction of a new pumping station at the company’s
14/04/2022
FM Conway has scooped a five-year contract with the City of London Corporation to provide highway improvements and maintenance works across the City's public realm. The contract, valued at an estimated £10 million per annum, will run for five years from 01 July 2022, with the option of a further f
14/04/2022
Construction is an industry that uses materials unlike any other. From bricks and mortar through to glass, PVC, and timber, the construction industry uses around
14/04/2022
Building firm Kier has been named as a supplier to Crown Commercial Service's Construction Works and Associated Services 2 (CWAS2) / ProCure 23 (P23) framework. The four-year agreement will provide construction works to the NHS in England and all other UK public sector bodies in addition to larger
14/04/2022
Epiroc has won a large order for equipment, including battery-electric machines and automation solutions, from the Canadian Malartic Partnership, that will be used in a major new underground gold mine currently under construction. The Canadian Malartic Partnership is constructing the Odyssey Mine i
14/04/2022
The UK Government has allocated over £42 million to help boost businesses, invest in people and level up Tees Valley. The funding, from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has fully matched the previous EU funding the area received from the European Social Fund and European Regional Development F
13/04/2022
Glencar has won a contract to construct grade A industrial and distribution space in a range of units from 5,000 to 85,000 sq ft at a site in Croydon. The development, which is being marketed as Segro Park Croydon, is situated on a seven-acre site at Redhouse Road, just off the A236 and well connec
13/04/2022
McLaughlin and Harvey has scooped a £49 million contract to build Stornoway Port Authority's new multi-purpose Deep Water Terminal. Work on the project at the Outer Hebrides' main port is expected to start in the coming weeks and be completed before the end of next year. The Deep Water Terminal wi
13/04/2022
Network Rail has announced it is upgrading Newark Castle level crossing this May to make it smoother and more robust for thousands of drivers. Rail workers will renew the road surface and train tracks through the level crossing – which carries around 89 trains a day between Nottingham and Lincoln.
13/04/2022
Lidl has opened a new store at Straiton Retail Park in Midlothian. Following the commencement of the store's construction in November 2021, the retailer opened its latest Scottish store on the retail park's Lower Terrace comprising the former M&S and Boots sites, both of which have since relocated
13/04/2022
Buro Happold has acquired London-based Abell Nepp, specialists in laboratory planning and design in the science and higher education sectors. Buro Happold has already built a strong working relationship with directors Chris Abell and Bruce Nepp over the past two decades, both prior to and followi
13/04/2022
A public consultation has launched for a new multi-storey car park (MSCP) in Sunderland city centre. The proposed development is located in Holmeside and will provide car parking across five floors and over four-storeys, as well as associated access and landscape works. The development will link t
13/04/2022
Wendover Community Library in Buckinghamshire is to undergo a major £500k refurbishment following a combination of grant funding and investment from Buckinghamshire Council. The planned works will see a new community hub created at the library, as well as a range of internal works to improve the la
13/04/2022
RLB's staff return to the office safely I was commissioned to photograph the new Adaptable Meeting Rooms installed and designed by Optima Systems in the Manchester offices of Rider Levett Bucknall. The idea was to provide safer workspaces for their staff as they return to the office. RLB placed a
13/04/2022
The Guardtech Group has welcome experienced cleanroom decontamination specialists Sarah Mayes and Lee Burton to the company. The duo boast more than 30 years of combined cleanroom cleaning experience between them and their wide-ranging skillset strengthens the Decontamination Team services that Gua
13/04/2022
Early consultation is underway with the commercial fisheries sector as the team at Gwynt Glas reveal details of the location of their 1,500 square km site search area in the Celtic Sea. Gwynt Glas, a joint venture announced in January between EDF Renewables UK and Pembrokeshire based DP Energy, w
12/04/2022
AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) has announced the completion of the second and final phase of construction of its state-of-the-art dnata City East warehouse campus, located opposite Heathrow's Cargo Terminal. The completed 360,000 sq ft warehouse campus significantly strengthens the
12/04/2022
Network Rail is preparing to invest £83 million on 530 upgrade projects across the railway network. While the majority of the network – over 95% – will be unaffected by the engineering works taking place, there will be disruption on some routes, so passengers are urged to plan ahead. The railway i
12/04/2022
ISG has handed over the Shoreditch Village project, a mixed-use scheme which offers flexi-office space, retail units and a new community market. The project, that overlooks the busy Shoreditch High Street, has been constructed on an unused brownfield site and has turned it into a new place for the
12/04/2022
Amey has announced a recruitment event in partnership with Staffordshire County Council and South Staffordshire Council. The Journey to Work event is for those looking for work or in need of some top tips to help them into employment. The event is taking place on Wednesday 27th April 2022 at the r
12/04/2022
National framework provider Pagabo's charitable arm – the Pagabo Foundation – has announced the launch of the Feelgood Games to encourage action as part of its commitment to supporting improved mental health within the construction industry. The fitness initiative aims to get the construction indus
12/04/2022
SP Energy Networks has announced a £3 million upgrade programme to modernise the electricity network in Birkenhead, ensuring a safe, reliable and resilient electricity supply for customers in the area for years to come. The investment project will remove a series of overhead lines and replace them
11/04/2022
Aggregate Industries has announced the launch of its sustainability strategy – Building Progress for a Sustainable Future. The new strategy sets out the business' vision to become the UK leader of innovative and sustainable building solutions and its ambition to embed sustainability in the future of
11/04/2022
Developer Crest Nicholson has secured planning permission for a brand new development, Hereford Grange in the charming village of Holmer, Herefordshire. Comprising 46 contemporary homes for private sale, the development will offer a collection of two, three and four-bedroom houses. Located just two
11/04/2022
A ground breaking ceremony has been held for the second phase of the Marleigh Development in Cambridge by Greg Hill, Deputy Chief Executive of The Hill Group and Richard Howe, Managing Director of Hill Marshall LLP. In this phase of the development, award-winning housebuilder, the Hill Group and t
11/04/2022
Unite the Union has called on the government to support and create UK jobs across a balanced energy supply, waning that the long-delayed Energy Strategy is "no fix for rocketing energy costs". Unite is calling on the government to use the strategy to impose procurement rules that will guarantee tha
11/04/2022
SSEN has completed a £1.7 million upgrade to part of Portsmouth's electricity infrastructure; bringing a more robust and flexible power supply to homes and businesses in the area. Along with thousands of customers across the Portsea Island area, those living and working in Wymering will benefit fro
11/04/2022
If you are looking to start a construction business, it is likely that you have already worked in the building trade in some capacity, so you are already halfway there when it comes to understanding what is required. However, running a business is very different to working for someone else – either
08/04/2022
Costain has scooped the onshore FEED contract for the East Coast Cluster carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) by bp. Costain will design the onshore CO2 gathering pipeline and the new grid connection for the gas power-station. The carbon capture and storage (CCS) project will provide t
08/04/2022
GRAHAM has been selected as the Principal Contractor to deliver a new bridge and link road as part of the Chelmsford East Beaulieu S278 Works (RDR Phase 3) project. The £16.77 million project will connect the A130 Essex Regiment Way and the Beaulieu and Channels housing developments, on the west si
08/04/2022
Plans to develop a new primary school in south Powys have been approved. Powys County Council is proposing to merge Mount Streets Infants School, Mount Street Junior School and Cradoc C.P. School to create a new primary school as part of Transforming Education plans for the Brecon catchment area.
08/04/2022
Construction work has commenced to extend the existing campus at Silverwood School in Wiltshire. The work will provide a high quality provision for 350 pupils by September 2023. The construction work marks a key milestone in a new build of classes and additional facilities at the Rowde campus. T
08/04/2022
A new cycle trail has opened in Pleasley, Derbyshire. Five miles of new and improved cycling trails linking Hardwick Hall, Pleasley Pit Country Hall and Pleasley Vale are now open, adding to the more than 460 miles of traffic free cycle ways in Derbyshire. The new £550,000 trails are part of a pro
08/04/2022
A vital engineering project to strengthen the Kennetside retaining wall restarts next week. The work is taking place to combat deterioration of the canal wall and protect the pedestrian and national cycle routes that run along the Kennet and Avon Canal into Reading. A temporary diversion for pedes
08/04/2022
Victorian platform canopies are being upgraded and improved at Great Malvern station in Worcestershire. Overhead glazing will be replaced and the ornate ironwork will be repainted as part of a £4m investment by Network Rail. The station was opened by the Worcester and Hereford Railway in 1860 and
08/04/2022
Caterpillar® distributor Finning UK & Ireland has launched a Fuel Compliance Kit to make taking fuel samples simple and help operators avoid penalties from HMRC. A ban has been introduced as part of the Government's objective to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and means that busines
08/04/2022
EDF Energy has welcomed the Government's ambition for further investment in wind, nuclear and solar. The firm is delivering its new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and working with the Government, on a replica at Sizewell C. These are key foundations for further plans for nuclear. EDF is
08/04/2022
Derby City Council is paving the way for the future regeneration of the city centre. The River Derwent through Derby city centre has not been navigable for more than 100 years, but that is now changing with the introduction of commercial boat trips on the river by Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust (D
07/04/2022
Caddick Construction has been selected by Muse Developments, in partnership with Bradford Council, to develop the landmark One City Park office scheme, which will continue the transformation of the heart of Bradford city centre. The 56,403 sq. ft sustainable development on the former police HQ site
07/04/2022
RJ McLeod has been appointed to create a new motorway junction that will open up direct access to the M9 for the West Lothian community of Winchburgh and outlying villages. Part of a £40 million programme of infrastructure and landscaping works by Winchburgh Developments Ltd, the contract also incl
07/04/2022
Marshalls has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Marley Group plc (Marley) at a value of £535 million. Marley is a leader in the manufacture and supply of pitched roof systems to the British construction market. The acquisition is conditional, amongs
07/04/2022
Panattoni has announced plans to develop one of the largest speculative logistics facilities in South Yorkshire. The development, called Panattoni Doncaster 420, will be a 417,570 sq ft facility at Peel L&P’s GatewayEast logistics and manufacturing hub near Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Panattoni ha
07/04/2022
GWR and Network Rail have invested over £6.5 million in the railway in Cornwall will see the construction of three new sidings in Penzance. The new, longer sidings will mean GWR will be better able to service and run longer, nine-carriage trains between London Paddington and Penzance. The Ponsanda
07/04/2022
HS2 has unveiled the final designs for the Thame Valley Viaduct and the pioneering pre-fabricated construction methods that will see the 880m long structure slotted together like a giant Lego set, cutting its carbon footprint by an estimated 66%. Crossing the flood plain of the River Thame, just ou
07/04/2022
ISG has been selected by Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) Real Assets for the £40 million redevelopment of its Tempo office building in Maidenhead. The redevelopment will transform the 112,000 sq ft former office to a Cat A standard and includes a two-storey extension to create a furthe
07/04/2022
Plans have been approved for the construction of a new Grade A logistics facility at Prologis Park Midpoint in Minworth, on the outskirts of Birmingham. The plans include the demolition of an obsolete unit and the construction of a new "best in class" 163,000 sq. ft building that will be rated BRE
07/04/2022
Supreme Concrete has announced its support of The Fire Fighters Charity during 2022/23. To kickstart the relationship, Supreme Concrete has made a £5000 donation, which it aims to bolster throughout the year with additional fundraising activities, to aid the charity in providing essential support a
07/04/2022
Modulous has promoted Jason Bennett-Meere to UK Managing Director. Jason will work closely with CEO Chris Bone, US Managing Director Janet Stephenson, and Markus Cosmann, who heads up Modulous’ European operations. Bennett-Meere's promotion follows Modulous' rapid growth from 14 members of staff
06/04/2022
Balfour Beatty has been appointed to design and build North Hykeham Relief Road in Lincoln. Lincolnshire County Council voted to appoint the contractor to build the final piece of Lincoln's ring road and begin all pre-construction elements of the scheme. The decision was made by Executive during i
06/04/2022
Therme Group has teamed up with Peel L&P to deliver a project in Manchester at a cost of over £250 million and builds upon many elements in the existing planning consent. In addition to a 'next generation' waterpark, thermal bathing and a wellbeing spa, these include immersive digital art, an on-s
06/04/2022
GRAHAM FM has completed upgrade work to the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) at Durham Constabulary's headquarters in Aykley Heads. The UPS System provides a reliable power supply that prevents power outages and disturbances, which could, potentially, result in the loss of important services across
06/04/2022
Galliford Try's Environment business has received recognition for Uttlesford Bridge, the UK’s biggest off-site water construction project. It has been shortlisted in the Customer Impact category at the Water Industry Forum (WIF) Innovation Awards. The project replaced an outdated water treatment w
06/04/2022
Fiera Real Estate UK (FRE UK) and Opus Land have bought a 50-acre site in the South West's premier logistics location. The site was purchased through the Fiera Real Estate Opportunity Fund V UK, the latest fund in FRE UK's programmatic venture series with CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) which
06/04/2022
Peel L&P has donated to Greater Manchester charity City of Trees to help make the city-region greener through planting trees and restoring woodlands, helping to tackle climate change at a local level. The donation, which has been made possible through Peel L&P's carbon offsetting programme, will be
06/04/2022
At BarrierMart, our goal is to provide specialist vehicle protection products for use in many different settings. This includes Armco barriers as well as handrails and corner guards. What makes these creations special is that we can adapt them to suit various needs. In addition, we ensure they are g
05/04/2022
Weston Homes has been given the go-ahead by Brentwood Borough Council for its new £19 million (GDV) 0.51-acre development. The development will include 60 mixed tenure apartments, located off Brentwood High Street on Western Road. Construction is set to begin in October 2022, with the sales launch
05/04/2022
Kier has completed the £68.25 million restoration of the A-listed Burrell Collection for Glasgow Life. The must-visit new attraction in Pollock Country Park, now has significantly more gallery space, is more accessible for members of the public and includes a range of new features to make the buil
05/04/2022
McLaughlin & Harvey has been selected by Etex to expand its £140 million Siniat plasterboard facility in Bristol. The contract was awarded to McLaughlin & Harvey following a multi-stage procurement process involving 21 suppliers, with the final selection being based on the company’s approach to hea
05/04/2022
Quadrum has chosen BAM Construction to deliver its sustainable office redevelopment at 11 Belgrave Road, which will provide 108,000 sq ft. of Grade A space in Victoria, London. The scheme is the first in the UK to achieve an Excellent 5.5-star NABERS design-reviewed target rating for building effi
05/04/2022
Network Rail has started the process to select a main contractor to build the new Forth Bridge Experience reception hub. Potential partners are being asked to submit their interest before Network Rail shortlists firms to tender for the project later in the summer. A main contractor is expected to
05/04/2022
Wates Group has reported an improvement in its gender pay gap with the publication of its first Fair Pay report. The Group reported an improvement in both its mean and median gender pay gaps in 2021, with 24.9% (mean) and 30.5% (median) compared to 30.3% and 32.9% in 2020. David Allen, CEO of Wate
05/04/2022
Riwal has become the latest Sustaining Member of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), making it the first rental and training company on a list that includes Alimak, AON (formerly Henderson Insurance Brokers), APEX and Haulotte. With headquarters in Dordrecht, Netherlands, Riwal was
05/04/2022
"Smile for Africa" Foundation is a wonderful initiative for a better life filled with smiles for children from different regions of Africa. In collaboration with the charity foundation, ESCREO have helped them feel the special magic that whiteboard paint can bring. Together, they transformed a class
05/04/2022
The Environment Agency has put forward a planning application to build the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. This is a significant step towards reducing flood risk to homes, businesses and transport links in Oxford. A major project led by the Environment Agency in partnership with nine other organis
05/04/2022
John Sisk & Son has appointed Ajaz Shafi as Chief Operating officer (COO) of its business in the UK. This follows the appointment of previous COO Paul Brown to the Chief Executive position late last year. Commenting on this appointment Paul Brown CEO said: "I am delighted to announce that Ajaz wi
04/04/2022
PLP has acquired a 17-acre development site at Stone Business Park in Stafford. The firm has also announced plans to speculatively develop a prime 350,000 sq ft logistics warehouse unit, which will be known as PLP Stafford. PLP Stafford involves the redevelopment of a redundant, and recently vacat
04/04/2022
Plans have been submitted for SeAH Wind Ltd's £300million offshore wind factory in Teeside. The 40-metre-tall building will redefine the Teesside skyline and stand as tall as Stockton's Infinity Bridge at its peak. The facility, part of the Teesside's Freeport, will sit on a 90-acre site adjacent
04/04/2022
Construction firm Kier has appointed Helen Redfern to a newly-formed position, chief people officer. In this new role, Helen will continue to oversee all HR responsibilities as well as spearheading Kier's approach to health, safety and wellbeing and driving forwards its ESG strategies. With its n
04/04/2022
Mace has announced the appointment of two regional leads: Sarah Morton, Director for the North, and Lucy Namihas, Director for the South West. The move demonstrates Mace's successful regional growth across the UK and supports the business to blend international delivery experience with local knowl
04/04/2022
Plans to turn a prominent industrial site in Stoke-on-Trent into a new neighbourhood have been given the go-ahead. Stoke-on-Trent City Council's development control committee today [30 March] approved the vision for Capital&Centric's The Goods Yard, paving the way for construction to start later th
04/04/2022
Construction work has started to build the new Binfield Community and Health Hub. The development of the site, being undertaken by Osborne, will see a double height hall, multi-use meeting and activity space, GP consultation and examination rooms and minor procedures room being built in the heart o
04/04/2022
Wates Construction has been named as a supplier on the new Construction Works and Associated Services 2/ProCure23 framework launched in partnership with Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and NHS England and NHS Improvement. CCS supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procur
04/04/2022
Network Rail engineers have completed a £7 million scheme to improve the West Highland Line for passengers. Over the course of 9 days, Network Rail's engineering teams worked round-the-clock to replace more than 3.5km of track at locations between Upper Tyndrum and Spean Bridge. Engineers also car
04/04/2022
Complete construction partner, Stepnell, has scooped a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Health and Safety Award for a fifth consecutive year. This prestigious achievement demonstrates Stepnell's continued commitment to raising health and safety management standards and sy
04/04/2022
After more than 30 years the concrete bench seats in Hamble, on the Southern Quay in Eastleigh have been replaced after funding was allocated to Hamble Parish Council. £40,000 of developer contributions has been given towards replacing the benches in Hamble. The project took five weeks to complet
01/04/2022
A new multi-million pound programme of works to boost the resilience of the electricity infrastructure in a busy Dorset town has been completed by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). The distribution operator began the £2.5 million upgrade to Dorchester's network in May 2020, deliver
01/04/2022
Contractor Bowmer + Kirkland has successfully completed a £14 million refurbishment and expansion project of Nanaksar Primary School in Hillingdon, West London. Nanaksar Primary School is part of the Guru Nanak Multi-Academy Trust, which has an exceptional track record of establishing successful sc
01/04/2022
Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has announced the appointment of Heath Davies as their new General Manager. Joining the business with immediate effect, Heath's appointment demonstrates Mecalac's commitment to development, investment and continued global growth. With significant experience in op
01/04/2022
SP Energy Networks have welcomed Ofgem's consultation on the final proposals for the first two HVDC links for the UK's east coast. The news signals the green light from Ofgem to deliver a key component of the new transmission infrastructure necessary to upgrade the cross border network capacity bet
01/04/2022
SSE Renewables has announced its new leadership team and operating model designed to set the business up for long-term success and to meet ambitious targets to drive the energy transition in the decade ahead. The UK and Ireland's clean energy champion, SSE Renewables plans to expand in selected int
01/04/2022
Communities across central southern England have been urged to apply to SSEN's annual Resilient Communities Fund, which has an enhanced allocation of £1 million. The fund aims to support communities to become more resilient in the face of storms, severe weather and prolonged power interruptions. F
