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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for March 2023
31/03/2023
Cobalt Housing has teamed up with homebuilder Lovell Partnerships to deliver 88 new homes as part of a mixed tenure scheme in North Liverpool. The contract will make a significant contribution to Cobalt’s on-going regeneration proposals for the wider Stonedale neighbourhood. Located adjacent to th
31/03/2023
A topping out ceremony has been held at Coopers Cross, a six-acre campus with a mix of multifamily and commercial space in the heart of Dublin's historic North Docks. Kennedy Wilson and Cain International. announced it marks a major milestone in the construction of the campus's commercial component
31/03/2023
Platform canopies are being restored at Worcester Shrub Hill station to preserve their heritage and improve passengers’ journeys. Overhead glazing will be replaced and the ironwork will be repainted as part of a £5.8m investment by Network Rail. The Grade II listed Georgian-style station was built
31/03/2023
Developers HBD and Barnfield Group have acquired a 25ha site in Lancashire. The deal paves the way for an 800,000 sq. ft. industrial and logistics scheme. Sitting to the east of the established Roman Way Industrial Estate, it is designated as an employment site within Preston City Council's Local P
31/03/2023
Southern Water is to invest almost £2 million to improve water quality in West Sussex. Work to improve water quality, reduce storm overflows and protect the environment in Cuckfield and the River Ouse is set to begin at the end of March. The project will involve contractor GTb, which is a joint v
31/03/2023
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been awarded £3.3 million government funding aimed at cutting the carbon footprint of the highways sector and saving millions of pounds of public money. The scheme is one of seven in the country to be awarded cash as part of the scheme. The council's innovative
31/03/2023
Costain has welcomed the Government's commitment to clean, green energy and security in its newly-published Powering Up Britain plan. The plan sets out how the government will deliver UK energy security and Net Zero, and diversified, decarbonised and domestic energy production by investing in rene
31/03/2023
Newport City Council has welcomed the Welsh Government's confirmation of its support for the expansion of Newport’s compound semiconductor cluster. Economy minister Vaughan Gething made his comments following a successful trade mission to California's Silicon Valley. Last year, one of the city's
30/03/2023
Galliford Try has been selected to deliver a new Build-to-Rent (BtR) residential building at Brent Cross Town on behalf of Related Argent and Invesco Real Estate's joint venture. The £75 million project in North London that is funded by ICG Real Estate is part of the 180-acre Brent Cross Town regen
30/03/2023
Contractor ISG has been appointed to the Ministry of Justice's (MoJ) five-year, £2.5 billion Constructor Services Framework. The firm has has also been awarded its single largest refurbishment project to date, a £61 million upgrade scheme at HMP Birmingham. Through the Constructor Services Framewo
30/03/2023
Firethorn Trust has announced housebuilder Taylor Wimpey as the major occupier at its Peterborough South development. Taylor Wimpey has signed a 10-year tenancy on a 240,830 sq. ft warehouse, which has been constructed to net-zero carbon and is the largest logistics space on the three-unit site. T
30/03/2023
Two new Archimedes Screws have been installed at Margate Wastewater Pumping Station in Kent. As part of the £9 million project, the new arrivals replace existing mechanisms which were almost 40 years old. They help defy gravity by lifting the sewage from North Thanet from the sewer to the start o
30/03/2023
Kier has been selected to Frameworks A and C of the Ministry of Justice's (MoJ) five-year, £2.5 billion Constructor Services Framework. The frameworks will be used across the MoJ for the delivery of construction works, which include new build, refurbishment, maintenance and minor works and associat
30/03/2023
Derbyshire County Council has teamed up with Chesterfield Canal Trust to restore a disused section of the Chesterfield Canal. The mile-long section in Renishaw, which lies close to the original canal alignment, is land-locked and virtually empty of water. Work is needed, subject to planning permis
30/03/2023
PermaRock has appointed two new board directors. Both longstanding employees, Nigel Watson and Kieran Loftus join the board bringing a combined three decades of experience as the company looks to double its turnover to £12 million this year. The appointments recognise the capabilities of the new bo
30/03/2023
Pronto Welding, one of the leading metal businesses in Bedfordshire, is celebrating 25 successful years in the industry. Established in 1998, Pronto Welding started off with just one Bedford midi van and fast-forward a quarter of a century the firm now has 30 vans and over 25 fully equipped mobile
29/03/2023
VINCI Facilities has scooped a £9 million contract to retrofit homes across London, Kent and Sussex. The contract was awarded by Souther Housing. Taking a fabric first, whole house approach, the works will improve Southern Housing's homes to a minimum EPC C rating. The work is jointly funded by S
29/03/2023
Wates has been selected by housing association L&Q for a £2 billion major works programme. The firm has been appointed to provide maintenance and fire safety works to 13,400 homes as part of a 15-year, major works programme worth up to £300m a year. The new contract will be delivered by the southe
29/03/2023
Improvement works are underway at Motspur Park station in south London. Rail customers in south London are to experience a fully accessible station following confirmation of a £8.9 million investment which will see new lifts and walkways installed amongst other upgrades. Network Rail is working wi
29/03/2023
The £4.5 million project to tunnel two new water mains across the Swale to Sheppey is entering its final phase. The project began last autumn and has overcome huge engineering challenges due to the complex geology under the seabed, between the mainland and Sheppey, ensuring work did not grind to
29/03/2023
Medway Council has appointed Mears Ltd to carry out energy improvement works in 190 council homes which have an energy efficiency rating of D or below. The council received over £1million government funding to improve energy efficiency ratings in council houses. The council has pledged to match th
29/03/2023
What is Steel Formwork? Steel formwork is a type of formwork that is used to shape and support concrete structures during construction. It consists of panels made from steel, which are assembled on site to create the desired shape of the concrete element. These Panels can either be used to form
29/03/2023
Working in cities and towns where land is scarce, and property will often be in relatively close proximity to one another, legislation such as The Party Wall etc., Act 1996 may be relevant for your planned building works and developments. Such legislation will give building owners and adjoining ow
29/03/2023
Where is asbestos found in flats and houses? Asbestos in the home comes in many forms and is used for its heat resistance tensile strength and as a bonding agent in materials from asbestos insulation board lining to asbestos floor tiles and asbestos pipe lagging. Asbestos was used up until 1999 wi
28/03/2023
Plans have been approved to regenerate a Shoreham Harbour brownfield site. Ardur and Worthing Council has agreed that the Frosts Cars site in Brighton Road can be developed to create 176 apartments, including dozens of affordable homes, and business space. Councillors had rejected a previous appli
28/03/2023
Willmott Dixon has been selected for the 5th generation Southern Construction Framework (SCF). It is one of 20 contractors awarded a place on SCF Construct, a leading construction procurement framework delivered by the public sector for the public sector in the South of England. Willmott Dixon has
28/03/2023
HS2 has launched new tunnelling operative career opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to join Tunnelcraft, working alongside Balfour Beatty VINCI's (BBV) dedicated team of tunnelling experts, and play a part in creating a significant stretch of Britain’s new railway. With work on the next 3
28/03/2023
Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council has been awarded over £2.5 million of grant funding to deliver over £5m worth of energy efficiency measures to council homes. Following a successful funding bid by the South West Net Zero Hub, people living in over 3,000 social homes in the south west of Engl
28/03/2023
Manchester City Council has secured almost £1.2 million for a scheme to decarbonise Woodhouse Park Active Lifestyle Centre. The Council has been awarded around £300,000 in the latest round of the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme and will contribute the remaining £879,000 to cut 52
28/03/2023
Keyline Civils Specialist has created a new technical support team to help drive greater value for major infrastructure projects by fostering earlier collaboration between suppliers, distributors, and customers. The new department will comprise of two technical development managers (TDMs) and Keyli
28/03/2023
MGN Fire Protection was started in 1993 by brothers Paul, Owen and Bruce Monaghan. Due to their initial success, the business was incorporated in 1995 and has continued to grow from strength to strength. This is demonstrated by the fact MGN is celebrating 30 years of success within the passive fir
28/03/2023
The legislation has changed, and now, more than ever, it is crucial to ensure that your VCM is compliant.
28/03/2023
Landsec has acquired 100% ownership of St David's shopping centre in Cardiff, following its purchase of the debt secured against the 50% share of the asset previously owned by intu plc. Comprising separate transactions with two debt holders, the overall purchase price represents a discount to the
28/03/2023
Northumbrian Water has appointed Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) help it build a new £53 million underground reservoir and pipework, in Springwell Village, Sunderland. MMB will help construct the reservoir, which will help secure water supplies for 50,000 customers in South Tyneside. Construction on
27/03/2023
Wilton Developments has acquired a 33-acre Dynamo Park site on Cheltenham Road in Stockton-On-Tees for an undisclosed sum. The developer behind the successful 70-acre Turbine Business Park in Sunderland intends to capitalise on its extensive experience in the region to deliver another high quality
27/03/2023
Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by commercial property developer, Stoford, to deliver two industrial warehouses. This second development phase at Redditch Gateway will complete the 78-acre site, near Junction 3 of the M42, south of Birmingham. Works commenced on 13 March and handover is
27/03/2023
National Grid has energised 36 of the world's first T-pylons between Bridgwater and Loxton in Somerset. The new shaped pylons have been constructed as part of the £900 million Hinkley Connection Project, a new 57 km high-voltage electricity line that will connect six million homes and businesses t
27/03/2023
HS2 has established a rebar threading facility to address materials shortages at its Copthall tunnel construction site in Hillingdon - creating jobs, cutting waste and reducing lorry movements. The new facility will make 92,000 rebar couplers, needed to construct the Copthall tunnel. The Skanska
27/03/2023
Construction firm GRAHAM is continuing to invest in more sustainable travel solutions with the phased roll-out of EV chargers across a number of its sites and offices throughout the UK and Ireland. Armed with ambitions to become a net-zero business by 2030, the latest investment follows a surge in
27/03/2023
Galliford Try has been reappointed by the Southern Construction Framework (SCF) to the £4.5 billion fifth generation SCF Construct Framework. The business has been appointed to three regional lots of the four-year framework, covering the South West, South East and London regions, which provide a pr
27/03/2023
Significant progress has been made on The Transpennine Route Upgrade project. Over the last two weeks, engineers in Stalybridge have been working to deliver the biggest piece of work of the programme so far. This includes a full junction remodelling, which will allow trains to move between differen
27/03/2023
Works have been completed to alleviate the risk of flooding from Farnley Wood Beck in Leeds. The Farnley Wood Beck flood alleviation scheme reduces flood risk to 15 properties and key infrastructure in Churwell from Farnley Wood Beck. Old Road, and properties on Old Close, are at risk of flooding
27/03/2023
Balfour Beatty Investments has announced its entry into the on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) charging market with the formation of Urban Fox – a partnership with Urban Electric Networks, a British EV chargepoint operating company. Balfour Beatty Investments expects to invest up to £60 million of cap
27/03/2023
Property and construction consultancy Gleeds has appointed Barry Keogh as director responsible for its newly founded Dublin operation. The move will enable the business to expand its reach across Ireland, while supporting the existing office in Belfast with its rapidly increasing workload. Barry
24/03/2023
Photovoltaic Solar Panels have been installed at Hucknall Leisure Centre to help create a free sustainable source of energy to heat the new swimming pool. The installation marks a milestone in the regeneration of Hucknall Leisure Centre along with the extra training pool set to open in the coming m
24/03/2023
Tilbury Douglas has completed £1.5 million refurbishment work at Rutland Memorial Hospital on behalf of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust. Procured via the P22 Framework, the project included remodelling the 18-bed inpatient rehabilitation ward, as well as replacing old boilers and wiring, remov
24/03/2023
Ashfield District Council has approved plans to extend and transform Sherwood Observatory in Sutton. Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society have developed plans for Sherwood Observatory which will see a planetarium and educational centre join the observatory as part of the £62.6 million Towns Fu
24/03/2023
Robertson Construction has started work to transform three heritage railway arches in Manchester city centre into a talent development centre for artists. Situated between HOME's main arts centre building and Whitworth Street West, the new space will be a resource for artists of all ages, disciplin
24/03/2023
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Oxford Brookes University to develop two new buildings on its Headington Hill campus. Procured using the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), the new buildings within a Grade II listed estate will house a new teaching block and faculty offices, alongside an e
24/03/2023
Plans to make Alfreton Station in Derbyshire have taken a significant step forward. A completion date has also been scheduled for the first half of 2024. In Alfreton station, two new lifts will be installed on the current bridge which will be refurbished. Platform and lighting improvements will be
24/03/2023
Hydrock has secured a place on the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment Framework. Awarded a place on Lot 5 (Mechanical and Electrical Services) it opens the door to working on some of public sector infrastructure projects in the n
24/03/2023
Lakeside Hire has launched (NEW) BOSS PA-LIFT Scissor Lifts. Do you need more height and platform space for your next construction project? Are you looking to get the job done faster, with less effort and increased safety? If you're in the market for a quality powered-access lift for one-time use
24/03/2023
Mr Damp has officially launched as a leading social media platform dedicated to providing helpful information and a supportive community for individuals interested in damp proofing, waterproofing, and timber preservation. This platform features educational articles, case studies, how-to guides, expe
24/03/2023
Countryside Partnerships and built-to-rent (BTR) provider Sigma Capital Group have agreed two deals to deliver a total of 190 BTR homes with a combined value of just under £80 million. At Clapham Park, the £1bn South London regeneration scheme that Countryside Partnerships is delivering in joint ve
23/03/2023
Gateshead Council has approved plans for a new £48 million dual-branded hotel at the heart of quayside. The planning application for the combined 344 room, nine storey dual-branded hotel was submitted by developers Ask:PATRIZIA. The new Novotel and ibis hotels, designed by AHR Architects, will be
23/03/2023
Construction work has been completed on a major medical distribution centre at Wakefield Hub. The new 260,000 sq. ft. building for PHOENIX Group will serve the NHS and pharmacies across the UK, further boosting the 250 million packs of medication the company delivers each year. A joint venture par
23/03/2023
Major restoration work has commenced on the former Burton Building in Hull. The £2.4 million project is now underway and is expected to be completed towards the end of this year. The building's modern shopfronts will be replaced with new frontages in keeping with the original style and design. The
23/03/2023
Avant Homes has started work on over 120 new homes in Keighley, West Yorkshire. Located on Shann Lane close to Keighley town centre, the 124 new properties will comprise a mix of three and four-bedroom homes and feature seven of Avant Homes' house types. Named Odette's Point, the development recei
23/03/2023
Construction firm Kier has been selected for the Southern Construction Framework’s (SCF) £4.5bn Construction Framework. The new framework will launch in May 2023, spanning the next four years with it providing procurement routes for public sector buildings, including educational, healthcare and le
23/03/2023
Cyber Security Associates (CSA) has been appointed by McLaren Construction to provide cyber security technology services as the sector remains at heightened risk of cyber attacks. McLaren Construction nd its group companies operate in construction, property, development and investment in the UK
23/03/2023
The compact track loader has come from nowhere to outsell any other compact product in the US. But why? Versatility and speed are the answer, says Yanmar CE's Buck Storlie. In many major global markets the undisputed king of compact equipment is the mini-excavator. And they sure are popular in th
23/03/2023
'Metal Gutta' not only produce metal guttering in copper, stainless steel and zinc, but also manufacture roofing accessories too. Earlier this year, Diggle Electrical who were working on a new build in Devon, got in contact regarding Copper Roll Top Roof Ridges to be placed onto the roof of their
22/03/2023
Peel NRE has submitted plans to Warrington Borough Council to regenerate Fiddler's Ferry Power Station. The proposals to build on the brownfield site are the first of three phases of the project including plans to address the chronic shortage of modern employment space by providing four industrial
22/03/2023
Keltbray has secured a number of energy infrastructure contracts, totalling around £140 million. The contracts secured include: • UK Power Networks multi-year distribution framework contract for the refurbishment and replacement of the distribution infrastructure from low voltage to 33kV networks
22/03/2023
The City of London Corporation has approved plans to develop a new 32-storey tower which pledges to revitalise Leadenhall Market and create major new public spaces. The development at 85 Gracechurch Street will create over 27,000 sq m of new office space. It will boast an imposing ground-floor pub
22/03/2023
Contractor Alun Griffiths is to team up with Network Rail for the final phase of Barmouth Viaduct restoration. Engineers will work on carefully reconstructing the metal sections of the Grade II listed structure, as well as renewing the tracks near to Barmouth Toll House, on the northern edge of the
22/03/2023
SMUK managing director Steve MacDonald talks through racking design. The past 18 months have seen the fleet manager's job get much harder. Not only are they responsible for keeping vehicles road-legal and mobile engineers fit to drive, but they must also ensure the payload they carry is lawful and
22/03/2023
Housebuilder Bellway has submitted plans to Horsham District Council to build 180 new homes in the West Sussex village of Ashington. The firm hopes to deliver the new properties on a plot of land to the west of Ashington CE Primary School, accessed off Church Lane. The proposals include 117 new ho
22/03/2023
Good Directions Ltd was contacted by St. Albans Girls’'School who were celebrating their 100-year anniversary and were considering installing a commemorative clock outside of their main reception area. They had very specific requests and requirements, and Good Directions was more than happy to wor
22/03/2023
Greenshank Environmental is pleased to announce a free webinar for housing developers who are struggling with nutrient mitigation. This webinar, available
22/03/2023
A total of £2 million of Government funding has been announced to secure new affordable homes for rent in Norwich. Norfolk County Council bid for the cash during the negotiations on the in-principle county deal devolution agreement, which was signed last December. County council leader, Councillor
21/03/2023
Developer Helix Group has been appointed to develop a total of 46 new homes in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The firm was selected by Dacorum Borough Council. Planning permission for the project has been granted and work will start in April 2023 to build the new affordable homes at St Margaret’s
21/03/2023
Contractor G F Tomlinson is to start construction work on a new housing development in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The firm was appointed to construct and design 90 houses on the vacant site off Radford Street, which has been procured through the Pagabo Framework for Major Construction Works. The Ma
21/03/2023
DLA Architecture has completed the interior design project for the new 70,000 sq ft headquarters of Home Group in Newcastle. Home Group is one of the UK's largest providers of housing, health and care, employing nearly 3,000 colleagues. With a turnover of around £430 million, the North-East based
21/03/2023
Work has commenced on the most northern section of Anglian Water's multi-million-pound water main network. The 57km Elsham to Lincoln pipeline is part of the largest drinking water project the UK has seen for a generation – hundreds of kilometres of underground, interconnecting pipeline
21/03/2023
Speller Metcalfe has been selected to develop a new £8.1 million City of Wolverhampton College technical centre. The construction firm was appointed by the City of Wolverhampton Council. The electric vehicle school centre is phase one of the counci'’s City Learning Quarter masterplan. City of Wol
21/03/2023
Amey has teamed up with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and SMEs to retrofit Service Family Accommodation with a series of Net Zero solutions. Planning has recently been approved for nine military homes in Catterick to receive fabric improvements. These include the installation of ext
21/03/2023
We are one of the best teams in the UK specialising in barrier systems. In addition, we supply and install them for clients in various industries. This makes for a very comprehensive service. The products are Armco, designed to offer protection in an array of locations. Many places in the world c
21/03/2023
Bilco UK, Profab Access and Howe Green, which together form Access 360, will be exhibiting its range of certified access solutions for roofs, ceilings, walls and floors at this year’s Fire Safety Event. From 25th – 27th April, industry professionals can meet with Access 360's technical experts at
20/03/2023
Esh Construction has been appointed to deliver 250 homes in Middlesborough. The firm was selected by Thirteen to deliver two developments in the area. Located across sites in Brambles Farm and Gresham, the combined £42 million schemes will provide a mix of houses, apartments and bungalows all for
20/03/2023
Caddick Construction Group has made a series of senior appointments and promotions. The team growth has seen the appointment of Neil Trubshaw and Sue Currey as Construction Group Commercial Director and HR Business Partner respectively, both with a remit across the Caddick Construction Group. Inte
20/03/2023
Construction firm Kier has commenced work on delivering new, purpose-built teaching facilities accommodation to Katharine Lady Berkeley's School in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire. The school's existing campus-style site will be enhanced by removing a number of older buildings and replacing thes
20/03/2023
Wates has completed work on the first Net Zero school as part of the Department for Education (DfE) School Rebuilding Programme, the £10 million Littleborough Community Primary School in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The 2,243sq m two-storey project, has been constructed on land within the existing
20/03/2023
Heritage Cob & Lime manufacture and supply a range of traditional lime wash, mineral silicate and clay paints. Available in a variety of colours, our paints offer the perfect finish for any project. Using naturally available ingredients where possible and can colour match to most applications.
20/03/2023
Network Rail is to invest £9.5million to restore and upgrade Lancaster Station. Station platform canopies are being renovated to improve passenger journeys on the West Coast main line. The work involves: • Replacing all glazing in the platform canopies • Repairing and strengthening the structure
20/03/2023
Lovell was joined by two subcontractors at an event at Acle Academy to give students hands-on experience in bricklaying and carpentry, and to promote the range of opportunities available in the construction industry. The team at Lovell, EDN Carpentry & Kitchen Services and Link Construction include
20/03/2023
Jessup Partnership has announced it is to develop 26 new houses for YMCA Black Country at a development in Hamstead, Birmingham. The new development will be made up of two buildings housing one-bedroom studio apartments with communal facilities, which aim to provide young professionals and famili
16/03/2023
A total of £50 million funding has been allocated to develop the Havant Thicket Reservoir, the first reservoir to be built in the UK since the 1990s. Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, invested £50m in Portsmouth Water. The Havant Thicke
16/03/2023
Liverpool City Council has given the go-ahead to Peel L&P's plans to develop a Central Park. The proposals include a new public park and essential infrastructure to enable the delivery of approximately 2350 homes. Located within the Central Docks neighbourhood at Liverpool Waters, just south of Co
16/03/2023
Watkin Jones and Legal & General have announced that construction work has begun at the former Brains Brewery site in Cardiff Quay. Work is now underway to construct over 715 Build To Rent (BTR) apartments as part of the wider £1 billion regeneration project in the Welsh capital. The new developmen
16/03/2023
Plans have been approved for the BBC’s new home at the former Typhoo Tea factory in Digbeth, Birmingham. Developer Stoford, who submitted the application on behalf of the corporation, said receiving planning approval for the new 84,001 sq ft custom-built centre, to be known as The Tea Factory, was
16/03/2023
Stevenage Borough Council has appointed Morgan Sindall to help develop a sports and leisure hub. Procured through SCAPE’s National Construction Framework, the project is part of the council’s wider regeneration plans funded by the Government’s Town’s Fund initiative. Set to be situated adjacent to
16/03/2023
Construction and fit-out firm, Gilbert-Ash, is to host a Meet the Buyer event where sub-contractors can learn how to build lasting partnerships with the award-winning company. The event, which is open to both new and existing suppliers, will take place on Wednesday 22 March at the Royal College of
16/03/2023
Mace has been selected for three major lots on Heathrow’s H7 Framework. The firm will act as the delivery partner on three major infrastructure improvement projects under the framework - Heathrow’s Security Programme - covering all four terminals, and the Asset Replacement Programme in terminals 3
16/03/2023
Partnerships Yorkshire has commenced work on a new development of 86 homes in Doncaster. The homes are being built at Jossey Lane in the Scawthorpe area, on land formerly owned by construction multinational Skanska. The new community will include 45 homes for sale under the Group’s Linden brand wi
16/03/2023
MAnchester City Council has annpunced next steps for the once in a generation transformation of Collyhurst Village and South Collyhurst have been set out. This comes as the joint venture between Manchester City Council and Far East Consortium has now appointed a masterplanning team for future
16/03/2023
This case study was provided by OATs, a provider of animal-facilitated occupational therapy services. They reached out to us for assistance with their muddy and boggy fields that were causing issues during wetter months, as these fields are crucial for the therapy animals and their clients. Ensurin
15/03/2023
Construction company Wates has been appointed by Brent Council to build over 300 new homes. The deal will see a mixture of affordable houses and homes for private sale built across two sites. 250 homes will be delivered on land east of Cecil Avenue, which had previously been the site of Copland Sc
15/03/2023
Construction firm Galliford Try has commenced building works to develop a new mental health inpatient unit for Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The new unit is located on the St Peter's Hospital campus in Chertsey, Surrey. The £35 million Northwest Hospital scheme, procured thr
15/03/2023
Liverpool City Council has approved plans, submitted by build to rent provider Placefirst, for the final phase of its Welsh Streets neighbourhood. This comes shortly after The Welsh Streets was named as Housing Development of the Year at the Insider North West Residential Property Awards in January
15/03/2023
Stepnell is preparing to start construction work at to transform Northampton’s historic market square. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is working with the construction firm to carry out a multi-million-pound redevelopment of the area,. Prior to construction works starting, investigations had t
15/03/2023
The UK Government is to release the final £16.5 million of the £23.7m Town Deal funding awarded to Camborne, after it approved four projects to revamp and revitalise Camborne town centre as part of the Camborne Town Deal programme. The plans include community facilities and green spaces, new shared
15/03/2023
Beard Construction has reported strong business performance, with turnover accelerating back above pre-pandemic levels. Full year accounts published for the year ending December 31, 2022 show pre-tax profits of £3.5m and turnover of £165 million, as the business benefitted from a release of pent-up
15/03/2023
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has announced an investment of £20 billion to ‘clean up’ the UK’s domestic energy supply and secure energy security in the Spring Budget. The move will see £20billion invested over the next 20 years to drive forward projects that aim to store 20-30 million
15/03/2023
Network Rail has announced it is to start work to upgrade and strengthen a railway bridge in Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire. Over the next five months, engineers will repair and strengthen the steel girders, bridge deck and improve drainage and guttering on the structure which carries the Midland
15/03/2023
Leading surface protection company Ancorite Group has invested in its UK business with the Steuler Group acquiring 75% of Ancorite Holdings Limited (and its subsidiaries) in three stages completing in 2024. Steuler Group who are headquartered in Hoehr-Grenzhausen near Frankfurt in Germany are one o
15/03/2023
Budweiser Brewing Group has teamed up with Protium to develop a green hydrogen energy production facility in Lancashire. The Samlesbury Net Zero project coupled with other initiatives aims to help Budweiser Brewing Group's iconic Samlesbury brewery, which has been in operation for over 50 years, me
14/03/2023
Muse and Poplar HARCA have selected McAleer & Rushe to build over 270 homes at Stroudley Walk in London. A total of 115 of the 274 homes will be available through London Affordable Rent and shared ownership at Stroudley Walk. Works are to start on site imminently and completion of the regeneration
14/03/2023
Wirral Council has approved plans to build The Maritime Knowledge Hub at Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters. The Hub will be a high-level industrial and maritime facility, supporting the region’s £5 billion maritime ecosystem where research and innovation will focus on making the most of the incredible oppor
14/03/2023
Tilbury Douglas is to start construction work on a new operations and maintenance campus in Great Yarmouth next month. Commissioned by Norfolk County Council, the £21.4 million partnership project is a collaboration with Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnershi
14/03/2023
A consultation has launched over plans to develop a sustainable neighbourhood and new public parkland at land west of Elton Reservoir in Bury. Residents of Radcliffe and Bury are being asked for their feedback on Peel L&P's proposals which include new open spaces and parkland with leisure and natur
14/03/2023
Willmott Dixon has held a 'topping out' ceremony to mark construction work reaching its highest point on a residential project for St Peter’s College in Oxford. The development is being built to Passivhaus standard and will provide St Peter’s College with 54 bedrooms for its students across four s
14/03/2023
Building work has commenced on the first phase of development at Konect 62, a major logistics and industrial scheme in Knottingley, West Yorkshire. The scheme is being developed by Henderson Park and Cole Waterhouse. The joint venture completed the acquisition of the 136-acre tri-modal developmen
14/03/2023
Wates has won a number of lots under the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) new £2.5bn Constructor Services Framework. The framework is split into three separate frameworks which will be used across the MoJ for the award of contracts covering individual construction works and other related activities. The
14/03/2023
Timber/Wooden bollards are a versatile and practical solution for a wide range of landscaping projects, whether you're designing a commercial property or a residential garden. These sturdy posts can be used for a variety of purposes, such as demarcating pedestrian areas, creating an attractive bar
14/03/2023
Cornwall Council has approved plans to provide around 35 acres of natural green space and over six kilometres of walking and cycling routes at Governs Park, part of Langarth Garden Village. Part of the wider Governs land has been set aside as a key green space for future residents of the Garden Vil
14/03/2023
Alpha Building Services Engineering (BSE) has launched its Level 3 Award in the Installation & Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump. Alpha BSE Training aims to help every trainee develop and improve their trade skills by giving them the most quality, effective training and assessment. Its Level 3 A
13/03/2023
Ardmore started construction work on a landmark mixed-use scheme as part of the redevelopment of the former Carrington Street NCP car park in Mayfair. Ardmore will deliver 30 super-prime residential units and luxurious private amenities, a 2,400sqm art gallery and 5,000sqm of high specification off
13/03/2023
Significant progress has been made by McLaren Construction (Midlands and North) on Phase 1B of the prominent industrial and distribution hub, Horizon 29, in Bolsover, Derbyshire. Located one mile from Junction 29A of the M1, Horizon 29 is a new landmark distribution development, which once complete
13/03/2023
Balfour Beatty has been selected to deliver two coastal defence schemes valued at around £97 million on behalf of Denbighshire County Council. The schemes have been awarded through the SCAPE Civil Engineering framework. The Central Rhyl Coastal Defence scheme will see Balfour Beatty replace over
13/03/2023
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13/03/2023
Contractor Bowmer + Kirkland is nearing completion on The Glass Futures' Global Centre of Excellence in St Helens. The firm was appointed by Network Space Developments (NSD) in December 2021 and started on site in January 2022. The main contract works will successfully be completed this month and t
13/03/2023
To mark National Careers Week, housebuilder The Hill Group hosted a Cambridge networking event to help advance the careers of apprentices working under its programme. In partnership with Cambridge City Council and employment agency K10, Hill has been helping 18 local apprentices acquire the key sk
13/03/2023
Baxi has announced it is to supply 100% hydrogen boilers for the H100 Fife Project, a world-first hydrogen-to-homes demonstration delivered through a partnership between gas distribution company SGN and Fife Council in cooperation with industry regulator Ofgem. Baxi attended an event hosted by SGN
13/03/2023
The vacuum cups shown on our website represent solutions to applications involving the use of vacuum. Most of these cups are maintained in stock for immediate shipment. Our vacuum cups are manufactured from two materials: • PVC vinyl: This is our primary material as we find it to be the softest y
10/03/2023
Caddick Construction has completed United Healthcare Developments healthcare centre in Carlisle. Building work at Carlisle Healthcare South Hub began in 2021 and has seen the creation of a BREEAM Outstanding development, with a large proportion of the building’s power supplied by renewable energy t
10/03/2023
Network Rail is to invest £4 million to install new lifts and walkways at Tilehurst Station in Berkshire. More than half-a-million passengers use Tilehurst station every year and the upgrades will help even more people to use the railway. Tilehurst is a seven-minute train journey from Reading and a
10/03/2023
Construction firm GRAHAM has completed work on a new multi-million-pound footbridge in Peterborough. GRAHAM was appointed by National Highways, which needed to replace Longthorpe’s old bridge as it approached the end of its life. Now operational, the new 30-metre-long structure was designed to be m
10/03/2023
Southern Water is to invest over £4 million to help improve water quality, reduce storm overflows and protect the environment on the Isle of Wight. The work is to commence in March. The project, which will take around a year to complete, is the first of four similar schemes, which will all get und
10/03/2023
Construction works at Pentre Awel in Wales. On completion, it will provide world-class medical research and healthcare delivery and will support and encourage people to lead active and healthy lives. It will create five distinct buildings linked with a 'street' space, comprising an aquatics centre
10/03/2023
A total of 20 state-of-the-art construction technology sales jobs will be created in Birkenhead this year, following the launch of a new regional hub by Causeway Technologies. Causeway's new office at Peel L&P's Hythe in Wirral Waters was recently opened by British hockey star Sam Quek MBE. The go
09/03/2023
Winvic Construction has been awarded a Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme by Madison Cairn. After successfully completing the initial enabling works and piling operations, Winvic now commences the groundworks, which comprise under slab drainage and ducts works and installation of co
09/03/2023
Bringing all the advantages of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology to a wider range of users, HC Forklifts UK has introduced the new Hangcha ECO Range. Economical and eco-friendly, these 80V electric counterbalance trucks are built for lighter duties rather than intensive 24/7 shift work. Their
09/03/2023
Humber-based firm Hobson & Porter has been selected by RWE to complete the construction of its new operations & maintenance facility known as the Grimsby Hub. The multi-million pound contract includes an extension to the existing Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm operations base located at Grimsby'
09/03/2023
Algeco has won a Framework contract (Wave 1) totalling £21.9 million to supply secure units to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), with the option to order further units. Wave 1 of the CCS framework involves the supply of 396 units across several locations including at HMP Norwich in Norfolk. Wave 2a i
09/03/2023
Landsec has secured planning permission to redevelop Red Lion Court, Bankside, part of its one million sq ft development pipeline to create a green office cluster in Southwark. The new Red Lion Court development will deliver 230,000 sq ft of Grade A offices, retail and open public space on the bank
09/03/2023
X-Grid is the ultimate in gravel retention grid. It is a highly versatile gravel grid product with a wide range of uses; from golf and leisure, landscaping, car parks, a base for garden buildings and use on farms. But it is perhaps driveways where it is best known. It can be used to create a perme
09/03/2023
Rubber Products for the Construction Sector. The construction industry utilises a wide range of rubber products in buildings across the UK. Ensuring that supplies and quality are maintained while costs are kept down is essential for the businesses that operate in sectors as diverse as building, dev
09/03/2023
Westbrook Commercials Ltd has added a new 65 tonne Renault Trucks T520 High 6x2 tag to its low loader fleet with a further T520 High 6x2 midlift due to go on the road in April. Service from the dealer, Sparks Commercial Services and their salesman, together with word-of-mouth recommendations for R
08/03/2023
United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS) has been awarded a further contract with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) for construction and engineering works worth approximately £18 million a year. The four-year contract has an option for a further four years and will see ULIS continue its partnershi
08/03/2023
Trident Construction Services has completed its largest refurbishment contract to date after a £2.2 million modernisation project at Lark Hill Retirement Village, near Nottingham. The company remodelled and upgraded a number of communal, staff and visitor areas at the site, which is the run by The
08/03/2023
Laing O'Rourke has appointed Cathal O'Rourke to the newly created role of Group Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will begin his new role at the start of the financial year on 1 April. Commenting on Cathal's appointment, Sir John Parker, Laing O’Rourke Group Chair, said: "I am delighted that Cat
08/03/2023
A former events venue has been demolished to make way for Therme Manchester – a new £250 million development at TraffordCity and the UK's first city-based wellbeing resort. Spanning 28-acres opposite Trafford Palazzo and The Trafford Centre, Therme Manchester at TraffordCity, will be a beacon for t
08/03/2023
Construction work has commenced on a new footbridge and lifts at Bexley station. This project, which is funded through the Department of Transport's (DfT) 'Access for All' scheme, is expected to be completed in late spring 2024 and will ensure there is step-free access to all of the station’s platf
08/03/2023
The former Havelock Hospital at the edge of Hylton Road in Pennywell is currently being demolished, and will be replaced by a small residential community, comprising 19 supported bungalows being developed by the Housing Development Team as part of Sunderland City Council's £59 million Housing Delive
08/03/2023
Redcopters has completed a large scale drone survey of lock-up garages, across the whole area of Hemel Hempstead for Dacorum Borough Council. For the very first time, the council has a full record of the state of condition of its garage stock. Over 250 locations, and nearly 5,000 individual garages
08/03/2023
Amey has announced it is using AI-powered visual assistance which allows engineers to deliver a more effective service when carrying out housing maintenance tasks. TechSee enables residents to transmit video and images of technical issues to remote operatives. The Amey customer care team are then a
07/03/2023
Housebuilder The Hill Group has broken ground on a major new housing development in Battersea. The Hill Group was joined by Wandsworth Council for a double celebration – the ground breaking ceremony and the unveiling of a striking new hoarding, created by local students and artists. The groundbrea
07/03/2023
Amey has reached an important milestone in its commitment to achieving net zero, gaining verification of its carbon footprint from 2019 to 2021 with the British Standards Institution (BSI). Achieving verification with the globally recognised ISO 14064-1 (quantification and reporting of greenhouse g
07/03/2023
Leading pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, is demonstrating it is a welcoming and flexible business – in the run up to International Women's Day, 8th March. Over the past five-years, Russell Roof Tiles has increased its female workforce by 57 per cent - a figure that the firm is pr
07/03/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN) has issued an award from its Resilient Communities Fund to a community group in Oxfordshire to better enable it to assist local residents who have been affected by flooding. The Yarnton Community Emergency Group, which includes parish councillors and
07/03/2023
Renewable developers Vattenfall and ScottishPower Renewables have unveiled the first completed kittiwake nesting structures to support consented offshore wind farms. Global kittiwake population has been estimated to have fallen by around 40% since the 1970s, so the kittiwake hotels are vital to pro
07/03/2023
From revolutionary industry products, to crowd pleasing displays – Neptune Street Furniture is proud to still be manufacturing and thriving after sixty years in the business. Neptune's latest range comprises of five separate products, which collectively make up our Friendship range. These products
07/03/2023
Soft Gravel is a technologically advanced surfacing solution that utilises a combination of rubber chips and aggregates bound together with a high-quality, UV-resistant resin. This unique blend results in a permeable, flexible, and attractive surface that is ideal for a variety of outdoor applicatio
07/03/2023
After a very unpredictable year, we are happy to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023. The cost of living crisis has proved challenging for most households and with this mind, we want to help our customers get the best quality door for a price they can afford. This is what our customers have to sa
06/03/2023
Wates has secured planning for a second phase of land in Windsor to deliver an additional 320 new homes. Its Developments business has secured local planning approval for the new homes and a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school on a second phase of land west of Windsor. The sustainable developme
06/03/2023
Plans for a new housing development at Peel L&P’s Trafford Waters development have been given the green light. The scheme from Trafford Housing Trust, part of L&Q, will see 83 one and two-bedroom homes built at the Trafford side of the Manchester Ship Canal within TraffordCity, next to The Trafford
06/03/2023
Burnley Council has approved plans for an £11 million commercial development scheme, Advance Point Business Park, on Rossendale Road. Barnfield Construction has been appointed to deliver 20 modern industrial units with roller shutter access teamed with 160 car parking spaces on a site strategically
06/03/2023
Galliford Try’s has been appointed a place on Southern Water's new AMP8 framework for medium non-infrastructure works. The £600 million framework covers an initial 39-month period, with an extension option to 57 months, and covers works across Southern Water's geographical region including the Isle
06/03/2023
Work to adapt and upgrade three bridges and lower track to clear the way for an electric railway between Kettering and Wigston is to commence in March. Bridges in Braybrooke in Northamptonshire, Great Glen and Newton Harcourt in Leicestershire will be demolished, reconstructed or have the track ben
06/03/2023
Construction firm Willmott Dixon has become a company supporter of the construction industry's very own dedicated charity, The Lighthouse Club. The Lighthouse Club provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community and their families. Willmott Dixon's suppor
06/03/2023
Plans have been submitted for the second phase to restore Oldham's Old Library, Digital modelling from the architect shows a modern interior that opens the building back up to the public, makes use of the space and preserves many of its original features. The grade II listed building will be home
06/03/2023
Wirral Growth Company (WGC), a 50:50 joint venture between Wirral Council and nationwide placemaker, Muse, is to host consultation events to share their views on emerging design ideas. The former House of Fraser site, owned by Wirral Council, is set to be the home for the new Birkenhead market. Th
06/03/2023
Wynne Construction has commenced work on the second stage of a flagship transformation of a Wrexham college campus. The company has commenced construction of a new £14 million health and wellbeing facility which will provide high-quality health and social care education on Coleg Cambria’s Yale camp
06/03/2023
North East Lincolnshire Council and its delivery partner, Equans, has secured funding to deliver the Greater Lincolnshire Groundwater Project. The project has been awarded £7.18 million of funding and will be delivered in collaboration with the partner organisations. The awarded funding from the De
03/03/2023
Construction work has commenced on the first home at the former Sunderland Civic Centre site. Demolition of the old building began in October last year, but now, following the purchase of the final piece of the site by regeneration specialist, Countryside Partnerships North East, building of the fi
03/03/2023
Balfour Beatty has been appointed to deliver a new crossing over the UK's third-longest river in Nottingham. Joining forces, Pick Everard will work alongside Balfour Beatty to deliver the flagship project for Nottingham City Council. The scheme, which will see a dedicated pedestrian and cycle bri
03/03/2023
Oxford City Council has approved plans for three new buildings on The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), totalling over 400K sq ft. Designed by Scott Brownrigg, each building will provide headquarters, office and laboratory facilities. TOSP is majority owned by Magdalen College, Oxford, and is at the he
03/03/2023
Network Rail engineers are to carry out improvements to the concrete roof above Birmingham New Street station. An investment of £7.5 million will upgrade the original 1960s concrete deck which supports the station concourse. The vital maintenance will keep trains running safely and reliably in futu
03/03/2023
The process of creating a polished concrete floor is both time and labour intensive. The steps are as follows:
03/03/2023
Residents and businesses in Staffordshire are being urged to lead the charge as part of a campaign to help combat air pollution in the county. Staffordshire County Council has launched a campaign to encourage as many businesses and organisations as possible to become anti-idling zones throughout Ma
02/03/2023
Urban Group (York) Ltd has completed demolition work at 26-34 Merrion Street and has now commenced on the foundations of the £15 million nine-storey Straits Aire student accommodation scheme in Leeds. The 32,000 sq ft building will provide 88 boutique en-suite studios, including four rooms designed
02/03/2023
The Hill Group has been chosen as delivery partner by Buckinghamshire Council to build two key housing developments, at Bellfield Road, High Wycombe and Ashwells Field, Tylers Green in an agreement which will deliver over 177 high-quality sustainable new homes for the area. Hill will redevelop land
02/03/2023
Engineering construction workers operating under the National Agreement for Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI) have secured a significant cost of living increase. Following a series of pay freezes and below inflation pay rises, industrial tensions had increased across the workforce. In resp
02/03/2023
Proposals for Kirklees Council’s £210 million Cultural Heart development have been approved. With approval now secured, construction of the first phase of the scheme is set to get underway in Spring 2024. Initial works will concentrate on the major refurbishments of the historic Queensgate Market,
02/03/2023
HS2 has announced that Florence and Cecilia – the two giant tunnelling machines digging HS2's longest tunnels - have passed Amersham. The enormous 2,000 tonne machines have spent almost two years excavating the twin tunnels between the M25 and South Heath in Buckinghamshire that will help the high
02/03/2023
Higgins Partnerships has completed work on apartments for the London Borough of Islington. Located directly opposite King Square Gardens, the new development, Telfer House, replaced a previously expired 1960s residential block to deliver 38 spacious mixed tenure homes for existing and future reside
02/03/2023
Network Rail is to start work to protect the railway between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury from abandoned underground mine workings. The firm will infill one mine shaft in the Hadley area very close to the important route for passengers and freight. The railway in this part of Shropshire was develo
02/03/2023
MediaCity has announced that the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is set to extend its offering with a new specialist hub in Salford. Change of use plans have been approved to transform commercial space in Peel L&P's Quay Plaza, on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal, into a specifi
02/03/2023
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed clarity on the new biodiversity net gain rules which come into force in November. However it warned there is a great deal of work to be done to ensure small house builders are not adversely affected. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said
02/03/2023
Planning permission has been granted for a former Arnold Clark branch in Glasgow Southside to be transformed into 50 modern flats for social rent. Developer, AS Homes (Scotland), will deliver the homes on behalf of Southside Housing Association. Located within the hustle and bustle of Glasgow's pop
01/03/2023
Construction firm Kier has been selected by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to develop a new £25 million net zero carbon teaching block in south Wales. The Hawthorn All-Through School project will deliver new and exciting facilities for staff and pupils from Heol y Celyn English Medium Pri
01/03/2023
Kadans Science Partner has submitted plans for a new, purpose-built laboratory and office building at Merlin Place, Cambridge. Investment of this scale and Kadans' dedication to design demonstrates the significance of new laboratory space in the Science and Technology industries and addresses the
01/03/2023
The first new nuclear reactor for a British power station for more than 30 years has arrived in Somerset. At just 13-metres long and weighing 500-tonnes, the "reactor pressure vessel" will create the heat needed to make steam for the world’s largest turbines. It is the first of two nuclear reactor
01/03/2023
Associated British Ports (ABP) has launched its wide ranging new sustainability strategy, Ready for Tomorrow (RFT), supported by a plan to invest around £2 billion in decarbonising its own operations by 2040 at the latest and in major infrastructure projects to enable the wider UK energy transition.
01/03/2023
Galliford Try's Environment team has been mentoring the next generation of engineers at Priestley College in Warrington. It is part of its sponsorship of the Engineering Development Trust (EDT) Industrial Gold Project. The EDT is an independent registered charity whose mission is to encourage youn
01/03/2023
North East Lincolnshire Council and Equans are undertaking carriageway resurfacing and re-lining works on Manby Road dual carriageway (southbound), between the A160 Manby roundabout and Manby Road single carriageway on Saturday 11 March. The works are part of the Local Transport Plan capital progra
01/03/2023
Work is to commence on the Kingsgate development in Huddersfield. Supported by Kirklees Council, developer WD Kingsgate will make major changes to the centre bringing cinema and engaging leisure activities to the offering, alongside the existing shops. Work to redevelop the 90,000 square foot, for
01/03/2023
Bristol Council has been awarded £1.3 million following a successful bid for a new innovative climate action project. The scheme is procured through the NetZeroCities Pilot Cities Programme from the European Union Cities Mission. Together with 52 fellow Pilot Cities across Europe, Bristol – the o
01/03/2023
Countryside has announced that Chelmsford City Council has approved the Development Framework Document for Chelmsford Garden Community, which aims to deliver housing alongside a wealth of employment, green infrastructure and sustainable travel opportunities. Located in North East Chelmsford, the si
01/03/2023
Work on the next stage to transform Leeds City Rail Station's main entrance and surrounding area is to commence in March. The Leeds Station Sustainable Travel Gateway scheme will create an improved and more people-friendly environment which can accommodate growing rail passenger numbers, and ensure
