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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for September 2023
29/09/2023
Contractor G F Tomlinson has completed improvement works at three care homes in Derbyshire. Delivered for Derbyshire County Council through the Pagabo Refit and Refurbishment Framework, the works have included a range of improvements to bring the ageing buildings up to an approved standard to enhan
29/09/2023
Plans for a major new development between Harwell and Didcot have been given the green light, Persimmon has announced. The development will see the Wessex region break ground as the first phase of 172 homes were approved by councillors. Outline planning permission to build 4,254 homes at Valley Pa
29/09/2023
Contractor McGoff Construction Limited has launched of a short book called 'The Future is McGoff'. The firm is celebrating 50 years in business. Established in 1973 by Jim and Ethna McGoff, the company has evolved from trusted regional contractor to market leading national build partner delivering
29/09/2023
Leeds College of Building has received an overall 'Silver' rating from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The TEF encourages higher education providers to improve and deliver exceptional teaching, learning, and student outcomes by assessing and rating universities and colleges. Providers rece
29/09/2023
Construction firm Galliford Try has appointed Dr Angela Brockbank as its new Director for the Affordable Homes sector. Angela will be tasked with developing Galliford Try’s offering for the sector, building relationships with affordable housing providers, local authorities and wider stakeholders. A
29/09/2023
Phil Mayall has been appointed the new Managing Director for Muse. The appointment was made by Morgan Sindall. Phil joined Muse in 2006 progressing through the business to become Managing Director for the North West in 2019. He was responsible for delivering major growth across the North West regi
29/09/2023
What applications are electric window openers most suited to? Electric window actuators are a popular alternative to manual openers that provides easier, safer and more efficient operation of windows, skylights and vents. At Rocburn, we stock a wide range of high-quality electric window opening sy
28/09/2023
Costain has been appointed by Transport for London (TfL) to provide detailed design and construction services for the second phase of improvements to the A40, one of London's key east-west arteries. The upgrades will improve the safety and quality of customer journeys through this section of the ro
28/09/2023
Construction work is to commence next month to transform the former Woodlands Academy school site into a specialist school in Coventry. The work at Broad Lane will see the specialist provision that is currently delivered by Woodfield Special School brought together from two separate sites to offer
28/09/2023
Offsite manufacturer, McAvoy, has scooped Healthcare Project of the Year at the 2023 Offsite Awards for delivering urgent ward space at two of University Hospitals Birmingham's (UHB) hospitals. Receiving the largest number of COVID-19 patients in the country at the peak of the pandemic, the two mod
28/09/2023
Roofing solutions firm, PermaRoof has celebrated with Elevate after being the first supplier in the UK to receive its 1,000th delivery of goods. Elevate - formerly known as Firestone – is one of the most recognised brands of EPDM rubber products with a history spanning four decades. PermaRoof has
28/09/2023
Property management firm Rendall & Rittner has appointed Lesley McGowan as Head of HR Business Partnering, in which she will lead employee relations and learning and development. As part of the senior leadership team, she will support the HR Director in building and developing people strategies for
28/09/2023
As the clock ticks down to the UK’s Recycle Week on October 16th, NRC sets the new gold standard for business waste recycling. With the world increasingly focused on reducing its carbon footprint, NRC seeks to not just participate, but lead this green charge in the commercial waste industry. In th
28/09/2023
Provider of rented retired homes, Birchgrove, has acquired a 60 apartment community development in London. The development, located in Mill Hill, north London, is built on the site of a historic former medical research institute. Ayrton House will offer purpose built, self-contained, one, two and
28/09/2023
Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Suicide and Self Harm Prevention, Liz Twist MP, visited Galliford Try to learn about the business's approach to supporting the mental health of its workforce. The visit came as part of Liz Twist's fellowship of the Industry and Parliamentary Trust, of w
28/09/2023
Students from across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire got an insight into the huge range of jobs on offer at HS2 when the high speed rail project opened its doors to local schools and colleges. Almost 200 students from twelve schools and colleges attended the two-day 'Making Tracks into Construction
28/09/2023
Knight Property Group has appointed Clark Contracts as main contractor on the 25,000 sq ft Wickes development. Works have started on the new £10 million Aberdeen store. Knight Property Group has commenced on site with the construction of the store, to be based at Phase 3 of Kingshill Park, at West
27/09/2023
Plans to build over 140 new homes in Darlington have been given the go-ahead. The 144 new homes will be developed on a site located near to the A66. Brought forward by North of England housebuilder, Homes by Esh, the Hurworth Meadows development will include a collection of two, three and four-bed
27/09/2023
Homebuilder Lovell Partnerships has acquired land to to develop over 30 new homes to the village of Whitburn in South Tyneside. Once complete, the scheme will comprise 24 open market three and four-bedroom homes, alongside eight two and three-bedroom properties. The planning application is set
27/09/2023
ISG has commenced work on a £50 million project to expand Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)’s Halewood factory in Merseyside. The Halewood plant was initially opened by Ford in 1963 and earlier this year JLR announced that it was set to become its first all-electric production facility. ISG has been appoint
27/09/2023
Housebuilder The Hill Group and housing association L&Q recently marked a significant milestone at their Kew Bridge Rise development by carrying out a traditional topping out ceremony at one of the project's landmark residential towers. Kew Bridge Rise is being developed on the site of the former C
27/09/2023
Network Rail has announced it is to host a drop-in event where residents can learn more about the installation of a footbridge near Trenos kevel crossing in Llanharan, Wales. The drop-in session takes place on Thursday 28 September between 5pm and 7pm at Bryncae community centre, Powell Drive. Mem
27/09/2023
Work has been completed on a £3.5 million housing development in Newtown, Wales. The new development has been commissioned and completed by Powys County Council on the former Red Dragon public house and Maesyrhandir Youth Centre site in the town, include a range of two, three, four and five-bedroom
27/09/2023
McLaren Construction (Midlands and North) has been appointed to two of the four lots awarded to McLaren nationally on the £8 billion Procure Partnerships Framework. Procure Partnerships Framework has operated a national contractor framework for the last four years across 11 regions, and this second
27/09/2023
Morgan Sindall Construction's Southern Home Counties business has completed improvement work Shoreham's Southlands Hospital for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex). On September 22, an event was held at the upgraded Shoreham's Southlands Hospital to celebrate bringing esse
27/09/2023
Anglian Water has commenced improvement work to Debenham's Water Recycling Centre (WRC), installing new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality nearby. Work started on site at Debenham WRC off Thorpe Lane this month and is expected to finish by the end
27/09/2023
Willmott Dixon has installed Electric Vehicle charging facilities for 50 new zero-emission electric buses (ZEBs), to help power the launch of Greater Manchester's Bee Network. Procured through SCAPE, Willmott Dixon built the EV charging infrastructure at Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) up
26/09/2023
The future of twelve of the UK's most historic buildings is to be secured with a £12.2 million investment from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. From Argyll and Cardiff to Belfast and Lowestoft the investment funding will breathe new life into historic spaces, which will be transformed into impor
26/09/2023
The UK Government has approved funding for a major heat network upgrade scheme to help lower bills and create a more reliable heating supply. Poorly performing heat networks in more than 4,000 homes will benefit from improvement works. Twenty-four projects across England will receive a share of mo
26/09/2023
A planning application has been submitted for the development of five new hangars at Blackpool Airport. Blackpool and Fylde Councils are set to consider the proposal, which would be the first new developments at the airport in over 15 years. As part of the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, outlin
26/09/2023
The UK has signed a new agreement with Germany designed to accelerate the development of an international hydrogen industry. The Joint Declaration of Intent was signed today, Tuesday, 26 September, at the UK Embassy in Berlin, by Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance Lord Callanan and Fe
26/09/2023
Persimmon Homes South West has secured planning permission for the development of 135 new homes on the eastern outskirts of Exeter. In the next phase of an ongoing housing development in Mosshayne, totalling 900 houses once completed. There will be 32 one-bed, 51 two-bed, 44 three-bed, six four-be
26/09/2023
An apprenticeship programme established in North East England by Ryder and Gateshead College is to be expanded nationally and internationally. The industry-driven PlanBEE programme aims to give young people a solid foundation for a career in the built environment. The programme will now be expanded
26/09/2023
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has announced that it is now accepting submissions for its flagship Health and Safety Awards. Businesses, institutions, and individuals are invited to participate in the annual awards and showcase their dedication to health and safety. By e
26/09/2023
McAleer & Rushe has been appointed to deliver a £60 million residential development at London Road in Barking. The contract has been awarded by Yara Capitol, McAleer & Rushe will redevelop the vacant site and former bus depot into a mixed-use development providing 125 Build to Rent and 71 affordabl
26/09/2023
Finning Power Rental was chosen to power one of Europe's biggest agricultural events, the National Ploughing Championships, and installed a range of portable Cat® generators fuelled by HVO to ensure power stability throughout the three-day show. The event, which took place in Ratheniska, Ireland, w
26/09/2023
Supplliers are being invited to bid for Pagabo's newest framework offerings, specialising in decarbonisation projects. The offering brings two brand-new frameworks to the market, which are both valued at £1.6bn and will run for four years once live. Each will have its own contracting authority, wi
25/09/2023
VINCI Building has been appointed to transform St Helens town centre. The project will revitalise the heart of the town centre and represents the largest ever single investment in St Helens. The scheme already has hybrid approval and will progress to a start on site in the first quarter of 2024, su
25/09/2023
A contractor has been appointed for the Queen's University Belfast-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100 million Belfast Region City Deal project, with almost £80m coming from the UK Government. Henry Brothers has won the £30m contract to develop the 10,500m² Factory of the Fu
25/09/2023
Willmott Dixon has completed the structural phase of a new £12 million facility for Army musicians at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). The project is being delivered under the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Army Programme. A topping out ceremony took place to mark completion, with milit
25/09/2023
The Right to Manage company (RTM) for Avenue Court in Poole has appointed Rendall & Rittner to take over management of the property's 48 homes. Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's leading property management companies with a wealth of experience in working with RTMs and Resident Management Compan
25/09/2023
Balfour Beatty has completed resurfacing work at a church car park in Coventry. Bethel Church in Spon End Coventry needed improvements to its car park and Balfour Beatty agreed to tarmac the area, to make access a lot easier. The work forms part of the construction company's social value work. Jo
25/09/2023
At Granberg United Kingdom, we provide you with solutions to create an aesthetic and functional adapted home. One of our focus areas is the kitchen, as this can be a space that can be made more accessible and promote independence when designed well. Some of the key products to include in an adapte
25/09/2023
Thinking about creative ways to revamp your additional attic space and looking for loft bathroom ideas? At Ability Bathe we're here to help! While a project like this may seem daunting at times, converting your loft into a bathroom can be a fantastic option. And choosing the right bathroom experts
25/09/2023
ISG has been selected for a £155 million programme of work to expand the number of Category D prison places across the Ministry of Justice's (MoJ) estate. As part of the wider £4 billion investment programme to create an additional 20,000 prison places across the UK by the mid-2020s, this scheme s
22/09/2023
Newcastle United has announced that plans for a new fan zone adjacent to St. James' Park have been given the green light. 'St. James' STACK, powered by Sela' will be a food, drink and entertainment option for those attending matches and events at the stadium, as well as a bustling midweek leisure a
22/09/2023
Plans to renovate and refurbish the Wellington Sports Centre in Somerset and make it more environmentally friendly has overcome a significant obstacle. The proposals cover maintenance works needed to keep the building fit for purpose, along with a suite of 'decarbonisation' improvements funded by a
22/09/2023
Anglian Water has completed work building additional storm water storage and upgrading phosphorous technology at its water recycling centre (WRC) in Corby, Northamptonshire. The scheme marks an investment portfolio of almost £12.5 million at the company’s WRC off Weldon Road, as part of Anglian Wat
22/09/2023
Turning the capital green Merlo UK took on central London recently to celebrate their 30th Anniversary in style. Greeting those arriving at the imposing venue the Renaissance St Pancras Hotel was a Merlo telehandler trio consisting of current and historic models. A fully electric 2023 eWorker 25.5-
22/09/2023
Gruniverpal® Industrial Cranes And Mold Handling. The Minidrel B-Series have lifting capacities between 4 and 25 tonnes. These mobile cranes are suitable for indoor and outdoor use in both civil and industrial environments. The Mini Crane GB-Series can be used in all kinds of environments. With a
22/09/2023
A confined space is one which is both enclosed or largely enclosed and has a reasonably foreseeable specified risk to workers of: • fire • explosion • loss of consciousness • asphyxiation • drowning It may be small and restrictive for the worker or it could be far larger such as a grain storag
22/09/2023
Decodalle is a decorative wall tile collection that features beautiful custom design wall tiles made out of cork, held together without any chemical compounds that could be harmful to either you or the environment. The Decodalle collection is manufactured by Granorte, the Portuguese cork decoratio
22/09/2023
In the world of industrial operations, one can never underestimate the importance of adhering to strict safety protocols. The potential risks and dangers that come with working in confined spaces demand the utmost vigilance and expertise.
21/09/2023
Morgan Sindall has been appointed by the City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) and the Department for Education to deliver major upgrades to Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre. The project at the free sixth form college, situated on Barking Road, has been procured through the Department for Educa
21/09/2023
Construction work has commenced on 70 low-carbon homes in Cambridge. The homes, at Aylesborough Close, are being delivered by Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP). The development, located in the Arbury Ward of the city, replaces 36 ageing homes which no longer meet the requirements of residents
21/09/2023
Southwark Council and housebuilder, The Hill Group, has welcomed residents to their new council homes at Aylesbury Estate. Hill recently completed 229 high-quality homes, exclusively designated for affordable rent, on behalf of the council. Providing 187 apartments, 27 houses, and 15 maisonettes, t
21/09/2023
Earlier this month, there was an air of elation in Yanmar CE EMEA (Yanmar CE)'s production facility in Crailsheim, Southern Germany, as the team proudly celebrated the rollout of its 16,000th wheeled excavator. The momentous event took place on the 4th of September, but not before some final touch
21/09/2023
Isuzu UK is to participate in the upcoming Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Regional Test Days. The distributor of leading pick-ups will showcase two of its latest vehicles from the most recent line-up and engage with national, regional and automotive journalists at these highly a
21/09/2023
Wykeland Group has exchanged a deal to pave the way for an investment of several hundreds of millions of pounds to create the UK's largest tissue paper mill. Wykeland has worked with leading Finnish tissue paper manufacturer Metsä Tissue to enable the landmark development, proposed to be built in
21/09/2023
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, has granted consent to Wales' largest renewable energy investment this decade, RWE's Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm, representing a major step forward for the north Wales project. The project will be located alongside the operatio
21/09/2023
Work to improve access to Wymondham town centre, as well as maintenance to the railway, will mean six consecutive days of rail replacement from Saturday 21 – Thursday 26 October 2023. Housing developers are constructing a new subway under the railway as part of the planned growth in South Wymondham
21/09/2023
Access Design & Safety has completed a project at Rothermere American Institute. The design brief was to provide a fully boarded access scaffold to the perimeter of the building and provide a full temporary roof + side sheeting for weather protection. Equipment: Tube & Fittings + Ubix Roof System.
21/09/2023
Coleshill Cricket Club in Warwickshire has officially opened its new pavilion after receiving a £74,000 grant from HS2's Community & Environment Fund (CEF). An established part of the local community since 1854, the club has catered towards local sport groups over the last 150 years. The project
20/09/2023
Contractor Tilbury Douglas has completed building work on a new school in the West Midlands. The Heights Academy was developed on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE) and was finished ahead of schedule. The new two-storey school, located in Solihull, is situated on the site of the former B
20/09/2023
Contractor G F Tomlinson, has been chosen for two lots on the Procure Partnerships Framework. Running from 01 November for four years, G F Tomlinson has been selected to deliver a range of schemes within the public sector. As part of the partnership, G F Tomlinson has been appointed to deliver pro
20/09/2023
Bouygues UK and Whitehead Building Services are supporting 10 mechanical and electrical apprentices through the Cyfle shared apprenticeship scheme. The Cyfle Building Skills Shared Apprentice Scheme allows apprentices to complete a full apprenticeship programme by working with a number of different
20/09/2023
Boom Power has won its appeal to develop a 25.6-megawatt solar farm located to the East of Billericay, Essex. The Crays Hall Solar Farm was granted permission at appeal on the 30 August 2023 after a hearing at Basildon Borough Council. The scheme will assist the Council in itsquest to target borou
20/09/2023
Octopus Energy has launched a smart heating system Cosy Octopus. Founder of Octopus Energy Group Greg Jackson launched the heating system at the WIRED & Octopus Energy Tech Summit in London. It will be available from December. It consists of the 'Cosy 6', Octopus' new heat pump; 'Cosy Hub', a home
20/09/2023
Work to install two lift shafts at Plumstead Station in south east London is now complete. The new lift shafts will be used to provide step-free access from the station concourse to the platforms. The installation of the two 16-person lift shafts means that the programme of work to make Plumstead
20/09/2023
Anglian Water is to invest over £500,000 in the Hunstanton area to protect the local environment, prevent flooding, and improve the health of beaches and bathing waters. The programme, which is due to begin at the end of September, includes work to reline sewers across Thornham and Holme-next-the-
20/09/2023
GMI Construction has completed work on a 411-bed student accommodation development in Leeds on behalf of Alumno. Alumno has officially opened the mixed-use six and seven-storey building that will provide accommodation for the city's growing student population and features an onsite Asian street foo
20/09/2023
Thames Water and contractor Morrison Water Services has started work on the final stages of a project to future-proof water pipes across North East London. The multi-million-pound upgrade, which includes three large trunk mains, will build resilience across the local area and keep taps flowing for
20/09/2023
A plumber who trained as an apprentice at Leeds College of Building has reached the national final of Screwfix’s Top Tradesperson 2023. Michael Goodall, who owns iPlumb Leeds Ltd in Morley, is one of the top 10 UK tradespeople in with a chance of being crowned the coveted title and winning a £20,00
19/09/2023
A provider of rented retired homes has acquired an apartment development in London. Birchgrove has bought a total of 78 apartments in Hampton Court growing its portfolio across the Soth-East. The £39 million deal has been completed with Octagon Developments, who design and build high quality homes
19/09/2023
Oxford City Council has acquired over 100 homes from housebuilder The Hill Group at Oxford North’s Canalside development, south of the A40. The new homes, part of the first 317 energy-efficient new homes that Hill is delivering at Canalside, will bring vital affordable housing to the Oxford market,
19/09/2023
Trafford Council has given the green light to the new design for Therme Manchester. The updated scheme features a pavilion-style concept immersed and enveloped in a natural landscape. The decision coincides with the appointment of Professor David Russell as the first UK-based CEO of Therme UK and d
19/09/2023
IT'S TIME to open your horizons thanks to the Guardtech Group's portable controlled environment solution, CleanCube Mobile Cleanrooms. The brand, which had been going from strength to strength in the UK over the past four years, is making a significant impact among international clients in Life Sci
19/09/2023
Mace has completed UCL's Marshgate building, part of the first phase of UCL's new campus at East Bank on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Marshgate is UCL's single largest building to date providing over 35,000sqm of cross-disciplinary teaching, research and learning spaces over eight floors. Desig
19/09/2023
VINCI Building has been appointed to transform St Helens Town Centre. The next significant step for the plan by St Helens Borough Council and The English Cities Fund (ECF) to transform 24 acres of St Helens town centre has seen VINCI Building selected as the main contractor to deliver the first pha
19/09/2023
New research shows homeowners have one subject on their mind, according to eco paint specialist Victory Colours: autumn. Pinterest shows searches for the term ‘cozy autumn aesthetic’ are up 600% over a month, while searches ‘autumn bedroom’ and ‘autumn décor’ are up 200% and ‘autumn room’ is up 100
19/09/2023
Leading field service management software provider Joblogic has appointed 29-year-old Jamie Sones as its new chief financial officer. With a background in delivering explosive growth in tech scale-ups, the dynamic Sones brings a wealth of relevant experience to the role. Effective immediately, Ja
19/09/2023
Network Rail engineers are to commence tree and vegetation management on the East Coast Main Line between Lamberton and Reston. Work to clear trees and vegetation from adjacent land along a seven-mile stretch within the railway boundary will take place between Wednesday 20 September and the end of
19/09/2023
Refurbishment work has been completed at 17 tennis courts in Sunderland. More than £400,000 has been invested into 17 tennis courts across seven of the city's parks. The courts are now officially open and available to book at: • Barnes Park • Roker Park • Ryhope Park • Usworth Park • Bar
18/09/2023
Infrastructure firm Costain has scooped a contract, worth £79.83 million to work on 16 site's in Severn Trent's portfolio. The work is within the previously announced framework agreement and part of Severn Trent's Capital Delivery Framework. It will be delivered over the next four years, straddling
18/09/2023
Beard has successfully retained its prestigious Investors in People (IIP) gold accreditation for a fourth successive time. The three-year accreditation is presented to companies that can demonstrate a clear commitment to its people, fostering a culture of continued engagement, development and inves
18/09/2023
Bruntwood SciTech, a 50:50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General, has started construction work on a £42 million, 125,000 sq ft specialist lab space at an internationally significant health innovation campus. With the UK in the midst of a significant shortage of lab space to support t
18/09/2023
Close Brothers Leasing is expanding its Materials Handling offering as part of its strategy to further improve the company's presence in this key sector. The company has brought onboard the highly experienced Materials Handling financer, Andrew Woodward (also Joint President of the UK Materials Han
18/09/2023
MC Construction has partnered with environmental business Play It Green to reduce its carbon footprint. The company is the first construction business to join Play It Green’s Climate Positive Workforce programme as it steps up its drive to lower its carbon emissions and to progress towards becoming
18/09/2023
Work has commenced on the next section of the Chorlton to Manchester Cycleway. Extensive works have already taken place at the Wilbraham Road/Manchester Road junction, with a CYCLOPS junction being installed to provide better and more seamless transit for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists. Work
18/09/2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of industries, the role of recruitment agencies cannot be underestimated. They serve as the linchpin connecting skilled professionals with the organisations that desperately need their expertise. In the niche sectors of welding, fabrication, and engineering, one compan
18/09/2023
The best portable toilet hire prices for trades, independent builders, construction sites, contractors, developers, home owners and DIY projects on short or long term rental Nationwide via our local depots.
18/09/2023
Home renovation projects can be both exciting and daunting. From planning to execution, there are many steps involved in turning your dream home into a reality. At Sheridan Skips, we understand the challenges that come with home renovation projects and we're here to help. Sheridan Skips offers a ra
18/09/2023
Oxford City Council has secured over £1 million funding in a joint bid with Oxfordshire County Council to redevelop part of Leys Pools & Leisure Centre for new space and services to support young people. The City Council's cabinet approved the plans, which aim to drive positive outcomes for young p
15/09/2023
J Murphy & Sons has been appointed to develop a new railway station for Chelmsford's Beaulieu development in Essex. It is the second of two contracts awarded by Network Rail. The £124 million contract includes main construction work for the new station on behalf of partners Essex County Council an
15/09/2023
Housing association B3Living has secured a £50 million sustainability-linked loan from Lloyds Bank to build hundreds of new, affordable properties. Its sustainability-linked loan facility will be measured against three KPIs, which will see B3Living receive discounted funding relative to its perform
15/09/2023
Work has started on HS2's longest 'green tunnel' in West Northants. Unlike a bored tunnel, the shallow one-and-a-half mile (2.7km) tunnel is being built using a ‘cut and cover’ process. This involves excavating a cutting, building the tunnel and then burying it, with trees, shrubs and hedgerows pla
15/09/2023
AA Apps and Software Ltd, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for businesses, has announced the UK launch of The Work App, a new digital workforce management app and interface that aims to transform how businesses manage their remote and hybrid teams. The Work App is designed to pro
15/09/2023
Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) is to invest an additional £10 million of funds into road maintenance works. LCC Leader Martin Hill, OBE, said: "In the light of recent announcements relating to the financial health of authorities, I would first assure everyone that our own fiscal position is a h
15/09/2023
There is only one manufacturer in Europe that has the machine to produce 5m wide vinyl, and that is Beauflor!
15/09/2023
Construction firm Morgan Sindall Construction has commenced work to develop a £17 million regeneration plan to turn the former Palmers department store in Great Yarmouth into a new public library and university and learning centre called The Place. The work is being carried out for Great Yarmouth
15/09/2023
In the world of furniture design, precision is paramount. Whether you're crafting a sleek modern coffee table or a majestic wardrobe, the quality of your final product hinges on the accuracy of its components. Enter MDF, or Medium Density Fibreboard, a popular choice for furniture makers due to its
15/09/2023
Esh Construction has made significant progress on major repairs to a Grade II listed bridge. The company is delivering the project on behalf of East Riding of Yorkshire Council. A 15-week scheme to deliver emergency repair and strengthening works to the structure got underway in July after the s
15/09/2023
BDP has hired two directors to deliver on its business growth strategy for 2023-2024. Lisa Rapson joins the multidisciplinary design practice as Civil Engineering Director, leading the profession from the London studio. Lisa will deliver a new approach, enhancing and building on the natural opportu
15/09/2023
Plans have moved forward to use nuclear generated hydrogen to decarbonise a key British industry. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced £6.1 million for the Bay Hydrogen Hub – Hydrogen4Hanson scheme, a figure that will be matched by the project partners. The funding is from
14/09/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey has scooped an engineering project to protect critical marine infrastructure in Douglas Harbour in the Isle of Man. The alterations to King Edward VIII Pier include the installation of two new large steel piles around the end of the pier, as well as the installation three new 10
14/09/2023
AstraZeneca has agreed a 15-year partnership with Future Biogas to establish the UK's first unsubsidised industrial-scale supply of biomethane gas, and is investing in major energy efficiencies in its operations, totalling a commitment of £100 million. Energy from the biomethane facility will suppl
14/09/2023
Repair work is continuing on the world's oldest railway viaduct. Network Rail is investing £3.8 million to overhaul Sankey viaduct in Newton-le-Willows which opened in 1830. The work is being undertaken to improve passenger and freight journeys between Manchester and Liverpool. Although not as we
14/09/2023
Law firm Irwin Mitchell is expanding its Construction & Engineering Team with the recruitment of a new partner, Joanna Preece, who will be based in the firm's London office. The appointment takes the specialist construction team to 15, with four partners and two trainees. The team is led by Mark Cl
14/09/2023
Mecalac has won the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards: 'Best of the Best' for the innovative and safety-oriented design of its all-new REVOTRUCK. The Red Dot Design Awards is one of the most renowned product design competitions internationally and the 'Best of the Best'accolade is the highest honour
14/09/2023
Contractor G F Tomlinson has secured two lots on the Procure Partnerships Framework. Running from 01 November 2023 for four years, G F Tomlinson has been chosen to deliver a range of schemes within the public sector. As part of the partnership, G F Tomlinson has been appointed to deliver projects
14/09/2023
Morgan Sindall has completed work on a new school in Warwick. Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is part of Warwick District Council's plans to increase school places and improve facilities in the region. The project involved Kenilworth School & Sixth Form relocating from two existing sites to a ne
14/09/2023
Cardo Group has completed its third acquisition with the purchase of building maintenance specialist, Jefferies Contractors Limited. This latest acquisition takes the Group's annual turnover to £115million and its directly employed staff increases to over 650. Less than four months after announci
14/09/2023
Refurbishment work on toilet facilities in Wooler Marketplace in Nortumberland have been completed. The work involved refurbishment of the internal fixtures and fitting to the male, female and disabled facilities. A baby changing facility was also added. On the outside, teams carried out repairs to
14/09/2023
Tilia Homes is to offer Sage Homes' shared ownership scheme Home Stepper, across 25 developments nationwide. The initiative provides an alternative route to homeownership, enabling those who have difficulty affording a home outright to purchase one on a part-buy, part-rent basis. Government stati
13/09/2023
Construction firm BAM is to commence refurbishment work on a 135-year-old Victoria Building at Blackburn College. The firm will develop a dynamic hub for adult learning, advanced skills, and community activities in the heart of Blackburn town centre. The Department for Education has contributed £2
13/09/2023
A topping out ceremony has been hosted by Morgan Sindall Construction on the top level of Manor Road Quarter, a residential development in Canning Town. The 32-storey mixed use building will create 355 homes within the largest of the site's three new towers. On completion in 2024, it will become on
13/09/2023
Keaveney Plant Hire Ltd has acquired Suction Excavator and expanded its fleet, due to financing from Paragon Bank. The plant hire specialist, based in Ashford, secured £450,000 from Paragon's SME Lending Construction team to acquire the new asset, helping it to meet escalating business demands and
13/09/2023
Complete construction partner, Stepnell, has achieved in excess of £1 million profits in 2022/23. The firms progress has been attributed to its focus on continual improvement. This includes internal procedures, such as project programme controls on site for greater financial and commercial returns.
13/09/2023
SP Transmission (SPT) and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has chosen GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business and MYTILINEOS as preferred suppliers in the development of a new subsea electricity superhighway for the project’s two required HVDC converter stations. GE Vernova is partnering
13/09/2023
Construction and property firm, Muir Group, has celebrated 50 years in business with its founder, John Muir, still serving as chairman. Mr Muir, a former joiner, set up the company in 1973 after managing another homebuilding business. Muir Group has since grown into one of the most well-known famil
13/09/2023
Hopkins Estates are proud to announce that we have designed our new #volvo #camotipper livery to celebrate 75 years of the NHS. The tipper features a striking blue and white design with the NHS logo prominently displayed. It also features a message of thanks to all NHS staff for their hard work a
13/09/2023
Ireland and the UK have signed a new Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) to increase cooperation for developing offshore renewable energy, explore further electricity interconnection opportunities and enhance security of gas supplies The first MoU on 'Cooperation in the Energy Transition, Offshore R
13/09/2023
This year summer's extreme weather has left few in doubt that the environment is under pressure. Helping turn the tide on climate change is everyone's responsibility – including companies. Yanmar Compact Equipment is happy to play its part – and recently signed up to the Yanmar Green Challenge, a Ya
13/09/2023
Significant progress has been made to safeguard a stretch of road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury in Northumberland. The complex scheme to tackle the active landslip at Todstead on the B6344 is due to last until Spring next year, but a number of key milestones have already been reached. The 18
12/09/2023
Birmingham City Football Club has appointed Mace as construction manager to oversee stadium redevelopment works after the original contactor, the Buckingham Group, filed for administration. The project is now expected to be completed before the end of November 2023 as work resumed on the lower Tilt
12/09/2023
Hinkley Point C has released a new film showing progress at the new nuclear power station in Somerset before the next feat. The video demonstrates how each day 10,000 workers are approaching the next major engineering milestone. Presently, they are preparing to lift the 245 tonne steel dome on top
12/09/2023
Squire and Partners' designs for a new care home in Westminster for Medici Lifecare have been approved. Plans to demolish Dean Bradley House, which is situated near the River Thames, will make way for the new low carbon development. The new purpose-built development will deliver required healthca
12/09/2023
With an annual output of £183 billion and responsible for creating 2.5 million jobs, the UK remains the ninth largest manufacturing nation in the world. As technology moves so quickly, we can take inspiration and skills learned from those that have enjoyed a life of experience in manufacturing. De
12/09/2023
Developer Endurance Land have received the go-ahead to retrofit and extend a 1990s office near London’s Old Street Junction. The updated 35-storey building on 99 City Road will serve as an innovation hub for tech clients as it provides 700,000 sq ft of workspace. Putting a new spin on the outdated
12/09/2023
Complete construction partner, Stepnell, has announced the successful completion of works to improve and preserve two important public serving commercial buildings in Coalville, for North West Leicestershire District Council. Stepnell has also completed various mechanical and electrical installatio
12/09/2023
The Guardtech Group's Commercial Team are set to hit the road again this month as they embark on a string of major exhibitions over the coming three months. A super-busy schedule kicks off in Galway as Commercial Director Mark Wheeler, Commercial Manager Andrew Cressey and Marketing Manager Joe Sh
12/09/2023
Born out of Birmingham's burgeoning 'Silicon Canal' tech centre, Joblogic is looking to corner the UK's field service management software sector. Although now well capitalised with private equity funding, the company's rise to fame has been a home-grown affair, local lad and CEO James Whatmore has s
12/09/2023
Energy firm EDF is to invest £4.5 billion this year as it continues to help build and maintain the country's Net Zero infrastructure. Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity has released its annual update, showing the progress it has made as part of its plan to enable £50bn investmen
12/09/2023
Wates has announced a major investment to replace 45 small diesel, supervisor vans with new electric cars. The new electric cars will be used across our UK-wide fit-out, refurbishment and maintenance services for social housing properties and non-domestic buildings. Forming part of a long-term pla
11/09/2023
The UK government has announced funding of more than £80 million to benefit coastal communities across the UK. Supporting economic growth and boosting the UK's decarbonisation efforts, the winners of the Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure fund (ZEVI) have been announced. Announced at the star
11/09/2023
Barhale has scooped a £16.8 million contract to improve and upgrade a water trunk main running through the London Boroughs of Barnet and Enfield. The work, which forms part of Thames Water's AMP7 Conditional Allowance Trunk Main Schemes, will protect future water supply in the area. Just over 2.3
11/09/2023
Access 360 will be showcasing its range of certified access solutions for roofs, ceilings, walls and floors at this year's UK Construction Week. Industry professionals will have the opportunity to meet Access 360's team of technical experts between October 3rd and 5th at Birmingham's NEC to receive
11/09/2023
Government and industry funding of £19 million has been announced for major upgrade and improvement works for truck stops to support lorry drivers, industry recruitment and workforce retention. A total of 39 roadside facility operators across England will each receive a share of £8 million from the
11/09/2023
HBD, the development arm of Henry Boot, is set to submit a major planning application for a new sustainable, 200,000 sq ft office scheme within the St John's District of Manchester City Centre. The proposed development, Colloco, is targeting the highest levels of sustainability credentials includin
11/09/2023
The Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) has partnered with the Supply Chain Sustainability School's (SCSS) Plant Group for the development of a new training-delivery framework for courses on plant-based eco-operations to encourage low-carbon based operations. The framework sets out the
11/09/2023
SES Engineering Services (SES) has renewed an agreement with Leeds College of Building to provide 20 new apprenticeship opportunities. SES selected the College to deliver a Level 3 Electrical apprenticeship to 11 employees and a Level 3 Building Services apprenticeship to another nine. Part of Wat
08/09/2023
Developer Regal London have submitted plans for a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme on 'Wembley Greenaway', in the London Borough of Brent. The proposed scheme will open up the railway lands parallel to High Road, Wembley for the first time, and will provide safe and inclusive green
08/09/2023
Church Commissioners for England has secured planning permission for the first phase of new 650-home community in North Yorkshire. Under the plans approved by North Yorkshire Council, 44 (30 percent) of the new homes will be affordable, in line with local planning policy which supports the Church o
08/09/2023
Kier has announced the successful completion of a new 420-pupil primary school development at Graven Hill, which has now been handed over to the Warriner Multi Academy Trust. Delivered on a three-acre site and funded by the Graven Hill development, the school was constructed by Kier on behalf of Gr
08/09/2023
Curo Construction Ltd (Curo) has saved 79,000kg of CO2 with a battery hybrid solution supplied by Aggreko for a tower crane at Power Road Studios in Chiswick, London. Curo enlisted Aggreko to provide quiet, fuel-efficient battery solutions to power a vital part of the construction process for a pro
08/09/2023
Network Rail has announced the launched of a multi-million pound land reinforcement project at Browney Curve in County Durham. The £33m project, alongside the East Coast Main Line, will see Network Rail reinforce over 1km of land where the track sits, making sure that train services can run reliabl
08/09/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has contracted for 202 MW of flexible energy in its central southern England (SEPD) license area, representing an increase of 140% in available flexible options a year compared to previous procurement rounds. SSEN is looking to further increase its f
08/09/2023
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced the successful completion of the £6.5 million Hexham Flood Alleviation Scheme, which will better protects up to 90 businesses at two key industrial estates at risk from The Rivers Tyne and Skinnersburn. Both rivers have a long history of flooding, notably c
08/09/2023
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) has announced the appointment of Julie Bregulla as its new Chief Technical Officer (CTO). Set to take over from Professor Bill Hewlett in November 2023, Julie will join the Senior Leadership Team and will be overseeing the Quality and Assurance Teams, supporting
07/09/2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a new £381 million funding scheme to deliver thousands of public charge points across the UK as he unveils a 180 electric vehicle charging hub in Birmingham. The Gigahub™, located at the city's NEC Campus, is the largest-ever private investment in a UK electr
07/09/2023
Contractor, Gilbert-Ash has been appointed for the fit out of a former London manor home, transforming it into a modern Cat A workspace. Situated in the heart of Richmond, Kew Studios is a building steeped in history and rich in character which will be completely transformed into stylish office spa
07/09/2023
Galliford Try has been appointed to the latest £8bn Procure Partnerships Framework (PPF), a major public sector procurement vehicle. The business has secured positions on eight regional lots across the country for both the Building and Infrastructure frameworks, across three value bands running fro
07/09/2023
Network Rail has announced the successful installation of the main bridge span and supports connecting the two platforms at Walton-on-Thames, bringing the station closer to providing step-free access to both platforms. The successful craning in of the main bridge span and supports follows the recen
07/09/2023
The start of construction on a major flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner in Bewdley has been marked with a sod-cutting event by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow and local representatives. Construction is helping to support jobs and stimulate the economy by employing British companies, inc
07/09/2023
The issue of building safety and the current crisis in school buildings will be a key focus of next month's UK Construction Week Birmingham. The extensive building safety seminar, workshop and speaker programme will run for the duration of the show at the NEC from 3rd to 5th October, and will featu
07/09/2023
Specialist engineering contractor, McGee, has been appointed as principal contractor for the next phase of works at major residential redevelopment in St John's Wood, London. McGee, previously appointed to deliver asbestos removal, demolition and enabling works, has subsequently been appointed to d
07/09/2023
Certas Energy has announced the successful acquisition of leading commercial solar installation company, Centreco. Based in Chorley in the North West of England, Centreco is a specialist provider of commercial solar panel systems to businesses across the UK. Over the past decade, the company has
06/09/2023
The Wates Group has been awarded a £35 million Major Works contract that will see its Living Space businesses deliver the programme on behalf of Brent Council. The contract includes new windows, lift refurbishments, and the installation of new kitchens and bathrooms. Wates will also undertake work
06/09/2023
Kier has announced the acquisition of all the rail assets of Buckingham Group, which has gone into administration. It will become part of the Kier Transportation business, which designs, builds and maintains infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors. This acquisition strengt
06/09/2023
A total of 87 contractors have been appointed to Procure Partnerships Framework's second-generation National Framework. The body has been operating and delivering a successful national contractor framework across England for the past four years, supporting the delivery of over 150 projects year on
06/09/2023
Gilbert-Ash has been appointed to carry out the fit out of a former London manor home, transforming it into a modern Cat A workspace. Situated in the heart of Richmond, Kew Studios is a building steeped in history and rich in character which will be completely transformed into stylish office space
06/09/2023
Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Building Improvements Framework worth up to £346 million over four years and is now inviting bids from interested contractors of any size, providing local, regional or national coverage. Developed to support public sector organisations, including h
06/09/2023
Wood Group has announced a new strategic partnership with Harbour Energy (Harbour), for UK North Sea operations agreeing a new master services agreement (MSA) and associated contracts valued at around £260 million. Under this new agreement, Wood Group will provide engineering, procurement and const
06/09/2023
WJ Group has invested over £500,000 in the development of a European-first Accelerated Product Tester, an advanced piece of equipment that can assess the durability and performance over time of various highway maintenance and improvement products. Traditionally these turntables, as they are commonl
06/09/2023
Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE) has announced an expansion of its wheeled loader portfolio with the launch of a brand-new pair of mini yet mighty machines: add drumroll and welcome the V7 and V7-HW (Heavy Weight). This dynamic duo are the smallest wheeled loaders in Yanmar CE's product range, a
05/09/2023
With just a month to go until the doors open, UK Construction Week Birmingham will feature a dedicated focus to the sector on its very doorstep - the West Midlands. From 3rd-5th October, visitors to the NEC can expect to see the West Midlands' finest construction and manufacturing companies, not on
05/09/2023
Orega, the flexible workspace provider, has completed another new Management Agreement to create further high spec flexible workspace at 70 Gracechurch Street, EC3. The new space will open in January 2024 The 37,000 sq ft of flexible workspace will be newly refurbished to provide around 650 worksta
05/09/2023
C J Waterhouse Co. Ltd. Were tasked with delivering a Minor Ingredients batching system to provide high accuracy weighing and bagging of multi-ingredients at high throughputs for a UK based food manufacturer. The developed system was based around our Smart Cart system which utilised mobile weigh c
05/09/2023
Global engineering, procurement and construction giant Bechtel chooses Latin American equipment remarketing experts Elebbre to manage major auction of its equipment from mega mines' expansion and desalination plant construction – all underpinned by the latest auction technology from Krank. The expa
05/09/2023
The Guardtech Group are on the move – in more ways than one. The Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists are settling into a stunning new home, a stone's throw from their previous office, at Unit 1A Homefield Road in Haverhill. The new HQ, now known as Guardtech House, will feature several
05/09/2023
Pick Everard has announced the appointment of a new national director of its building services engineering team. Joining the leading independent property, construction, and infrastructure consultancy, Justin Neil brings 24 years of experience to his new role with a background in design and constru
04/09/2023
Construction work has started on a new Costa Coffee in Winsford as part of Cheshire West and Chester Council's regeneration of the town centre. A Costa Coffee will be built at the corner of Dene Drive and High Street, which will offer drive-thru and indoor seating. Cllr Nathan Pardoe, Cabinet Mem
04/09/2023
Major plans to boost Bury Market have taken a big step forward after planners approved designs for a new flexi-hall and new roofing. The multi-million pound scheme is a key part of wider plans to transform the town centre, which include a new transport interchange and a redeveloped Mill Gate comple
04/09/2023
Mitie has acquired leading critical environment project designer and principal contractor, JCA Engineering (JCA), for a maximum cash consideration of £31.5 million, comprising an initial payment of £21m and deferred payments of up to £10.5m over three years, linked to performance). Based in Stevena
04/09/2023
Network Rail has switched on 116 new state of the art digital signals on the railway across parts of south west London and Berkshire, as part of the four-year resignalling programme to improve reliability. The railway reopened as planned on Saturday, 02 September, following a 14-day, three-part clo
04/09/2023
Galliford Try's Environment division has appointed Russell Palmer as General Manager within its Water Technologies operation, enabling the business to meet growing demand for its specialised services within the asset optimisation market. Russell has over 13 years’ experience in the industry, having
04/09/2023
Housebuilder The Hill Group has announced the acquisition of a 17-acre site for residential development in the picturesque village of Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, to deliver 110 high-quality new homes for the local area. With a strong reputation for sustainable redevelopment across Cambridgeshire, Hill
04/09/2023
Refurbishment work is to commence at Alconbury Close playground in Warrington. It will be transformed from a tiny pocket park with limited play value into an new space, fully equipped to provide valuable play experiences for local children. The investment of more than £40,000, which is being provi
04/09/2023
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has been granted observer status for this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), to be held from 30 November to 12 December at Expo City, Dubai. The institution, representing more than 134,000 professionals working in the built e
01/09/2023
Balfour Beatty has announced a new partnership with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) - a new and innovative Higher Education Institution that is revolutionising engineering degree education in the UK. Based in Hereford, NMITE has designed its curriculum to mirror real-
01/09/2023
Willmott Dixon has announced the start of construction work on two new two new state-of-the-art specialist facilities, developed by Prime plc in partnership with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). Situated on plot 2 of the Adanac Health and Innovation Campus in Southampton,
01/09/2023
Far East Consortium (FEC) has secured planning permission for the next phase of their Red Bank Scheme, a joint venture project with Manchester City Council's Victoria North. Passed by Manchester City Council's planning committee on August 31st, the approval helps to unlock FEC's ambitions to delive
01/09/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has announced an additional investment of £1.9m in an ongoing project to boost the electricity infrastructure in Sherborne. In July of this year, the distribution operator began the project to increase the capacity and strength of power supplies to
01/09/2023
Many businesses struggle to find a balance between productivity and efficiency – and no they aren’t the same thing. So, what is the difference between the two, and how do you strike the right balance?
01/09/2023
At Mr Plant Hire we're excited to share a transformative milestone that shows our commitment to progress, diversity, and equality. Earlier this month, we embarked on an exciing new venture – the Internal IPAF Instructor training scheme. Endorsed by the IPAF, this program enables us to nurture talen
01/09/2023
More than 150 schools across England have identified reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete within their buildings and have been told they must close with immediate effect as they are prone to collapse.
