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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for January 2024
31/01/2024
Morgan Sindall has started construction work at Bramley Vale Primary School after the demolition of the old school building. Originally built in the 1930s, parts of Bramley Vale Primary School had come to the end of their life and required replacement, with ongoing repairs no longer providing a cos
31/01/2024
SCAPE has launched its new Utilities Works and Services frameworks, designed to empower utility sector organisations to shape their utilities projects and programmes through an accelerated, direct award model. A £3 billion framework covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland and a separate dedicate
31/01/2024
North Somerset Council has confirmed the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) needed to build the Banwell bypass. This follows a public inquiry into the use of CPOs, held over the summer of 2023. At the inquiry, interested parties, including the council, presented evidence for and against the u
31/01/2024
Leep Utilities has been selected as a partner of Persimmon Homes New Appointments and Variants (NAV) adoption framework. The UK leading owner and operator of last-mile utility networks will now own, maintain and operate the clean and wastewater networks for the housebuilder's new developments acros
31/01/2024
The UK construction industry, a cornerstone of nationwide economic development, is in the midst of an unprecedented skills shortage. Catherine Storer, Executive Director of
31/01/2024
Wiltshire Council is refurbishing and upgrading the existing traffic signals and pedestrian crossings on the A350 Beanacre Road, Melksham, from Monday 12 February to Friday 1 March. The scheme will see the refurbishment of the existing traffic signals and pedestrian crossing infrastructure at the j
31/01/2024
Businesses in Medway are being urged to apply for a grant to help improve their sustainability and environmental credentials. The Partners for Green Growth scheme offers small and medium-sized businesses throughout Medway the opportunity to apply for financial support of up to £2,500. The grant ca
31/01/2024
Hagan Homes has confirmed a three-year sponsorship deal with North Down Cricket Club, based in Comber. The sponsorship reaffirms Hagan Homes' commitment to the local community and its Enler Village development in Comber, where it recently began phase three of the £150m site. Hagan Homes' latest ve
30/01/2024
Wates has scooped a £21 million contract to carry out energy improvement works on behalf of the Royal Borough of Greenwich through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 2.1, becoming Wates' largest SHDF contract to date. The programme will see Wates carry out works on 665 properties
30/01/2024
Stepnell has started refurbishment works at Walton Hospital, Chesterfield, to create a dedicated ward for older adults with functional mental health issues in Derbyshire. Previously vacant, the £3.7 million refurbishment of Bluebell Ward provides capacity for the relocation of patients from Pleasle
30/01/2024
Major funding bids will help develop 3,380 new homes in Manchester following successful submissions to GMCA's Brownfield Housing Fund. Manchester City Council has been awarded £51.6m that will allow the development of 31 long-term underused sites over the next two years – and 52% of the homes built
30/01/2024
Construction firm Kier has been appointed by the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a new £60 million 54-bed acute inpatient mental health hospital in Bexhill as part of its Re-designing Inpatient Services in East Sussex (RIS:ES) Programme. This is the first step in the RIS:ES Prog
30/01/2024
Willmott Dixon has co-sponsored UCL's latest in-depth report on local authority house building, which provides a wealth of insight and knowledge that lifts the lid on the barriers and opportunities for councils building homes. It's the most comprehensive look yet at motivations, means, methods and
30/01/2024
Surrey County Council has annouced that Chobham Fire Station will be relocating to Woking in Spring 2024 as essential development works start at the on-call station. The crew and all equipment will be based at nearby Woking Fire Station from April and during the construction period which is due
30/01/2024
The switch-on of a new signalling system in South London, which was due to close large parts of the National Rail and London Overground networks, from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 February, is being re-planned to later in 2024. Trains in the Tooting, Crystal Palace, Tulse Hill and Peckham Rye areas wil
30/01/2024
The UK construction industry, a cornerstone of nationwide economic development, is in the midst of an unprecedented skills shortage. Catherine Storer, Executive Director of
30/01/2024
I’m a lawyer, these simple mistakes could land you in a lot of trouble on the road. Disobeying these simple driving laws could cost you almost £20,000, explains lawyer As drivers, one of the most important things we must do is learn the laws of the road, however, there are certain road legalities
29/01/2024
Squire & Partners has received unanimous support from Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to transform Newcombe House in Notting Hill Gate for Beltane Asset Management. The project, which marks the final piece in a 10-year reimagining of buildings on Notting Hill Gate by the practice, proposes a
29/01/2024
A new development of over 70 homes in Barton has led to more than £750,000 being invested in the neighbourhood. Anwyl Homes Lancashire recently sold the final home at its Lawrence Gardens development off Garstang Road. The third site in the Preston area acquired by Anwyl, it’s now home to dozens
29/01/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey has started construction work at Wolverhampton City Learning Quarter. The £61 million City of Wolverhampton Council development – supported by Government funding - will establish new educational facilities for City of Wolverhampton College, Adult Education Wolverhampton and Cent
29/01/2024
Network Rail will be carrying out major upgrades to the railway between Beverley and Hunmanby in February. From Saturday 3 February to Sunday 11 February, engineers will be working in various areas between the two stations as they install new track, renew switches and crossings, the specialist equi
29/01/2024
Norfolk County Council has announced that the official opening of the Herring Bridge in Great Yarmouth will be on Thursday, 01 February. The ceremony will be attended by local dignitaries and invited guests with a blessing by Revd Canon Simon Ward, Rector of Great Yarmouth followed by the unveiling
29/01/2024
Octavius has secured places on the Generation 5 (Gen5) Civil Engineering, Highways and Transportation Collaborative Framework 2024 – 2028, securing Lot 2 (schemes up to £5m) in both the South East and the South West and Lot 3 (schemes from £4m to £25m) over the whole region. Gavin Pritchard, Managi
29/01/2024
Adopting a new approach to service operations has seen Finning UK & Ireland score a 75 per cent first time fix rate for customer equipment faults – achieved by leveraging condition monitoring technology and historic data from over 5500 remote diagnostic sessions. The remote services and diagnostic
29/01/2024
The Royal Borough of Kingston has secured an agreement to deliver an additional 104 new council homes in the first phase of the Cambridge Road Estate regeneration. This increases the number of new council homes available for rent in the initial phase of this ambitious neighbourhood redevelopment to
29/01/2024
Lichfield District Council has announced a new campaign aimed at identifying areas of land that may play a vital role in meeting the district's future development needs. The commencement of a "Call for Sites" initiative, running for eight weeks from 29 January to 25 March 2024, provides an opportun
26/01/2024
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has been appointed to help accelerate plans to expand a business park in Cheshire by 50 acres. The firm has been selected to build a new section of spine road at the Cheshire Green Employment Park (Cheshire Green) after completing the initial phase of site works. Th
26/01/2024
Contractor Beard has reached the next major milestone in its redevelopment of the historic Trowbridge Town Hall, with the installation of the new roof now underway. Following the removal of the existing battens and roof tiles, Beard has installed temporary weatherproofing to avoid any water i
26/01/2024
The newly rebranded Octavius Regional Civil Engineering (ORCE) business has secured several new contracts. These include Somerset County Council awarding ORCE a four-year framework contract to deliver a wide variety of highway improvement projects. These include safety schemes and traffic calming m
26/01/2024
Southern Ireland officially welcomes Crumlin Plant Sales! Yanmar CE EMEA's longest serving UK dealer is celebrating the grand opening of its new Dublin depot, bringing advanced compact equipment and award-winning service straight to the heart of Ireland's capital city. The Dublin depot complements
26/01/2024
Davis Trackhire is set to radically improve the UK trackway industry by introducing the first remote drive trucks. Davis Trackhire, a leading provider of temporary roadway (trackway) in the UK, have announced the addition of two new, industry pioneering trucks, to their fleet. These are a brand-ne
26/01/2024
Greeting from Access International! We hope this message finds you in great spirits! As the events and entertainment industry continues to soar to new heights, the need for reliable and efficient access equipment becomes paramount. That's where Access International steps in as your dedicated partne
26/01/2024
AC CABLE SOLUTIONS PRODUCTS DO NOT CONTAIN MEKO. In the world of chemicals, Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime (MEKO) is a versatile compound known for its unique properties and applications. This blog aims to explore MEKO, its uses across various industries, and the essential health and safety considerations a
25/01/2024
Morris Property has been granted planning permission for Stadium Point, its landmark 28-acre site on Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, adjacent to Shrewsbury Town Football Club. As a long-awaited allocated employment land release on this side of Shrewsbury town centre, the development will help fuel the loc
25/01/2024
Construction firm GRAHAM has completed the Pall Mall Press project, a new 22-storey residential tower in Liverpool. The development, led by Ridgeback Group and designed by Falconer Chester Hall, signifies a transformative addition to Liverpool's skyline, delivering 336 apartments for the build-to-
25/01/2024
Network Rail is reaching a significant milestone to replace a 100-year-old bridge on Kingsbury Road in Dalston. Over Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 January, the new bridge structure will be lifted into place by a crane, bringing the reopening of the route to pedestrians and cyclists one step closer. Th
25/01/2024
Telford Homes has been granted planning permission for the 4.82-acre Sainsbury’s site in Ilford. Following the original resolution to grant in December 2022, the scheme has been adjusted to respond to emerging revised fire safety guidance; this required five of the proposed seven buildings on site
25/01/2024
The Environment Agency has allocated £62 million to replace and upgrade coastal defences in Bispham, Blackpool. The scheme will see two sections of the sea defences refurbished - 1.5km from Princes Way at Little Bispham to Red Bank Road, Bispham and 1.3 km from Gynn Square to Cocker Square. Both sc
25/01/2024
Cheshire West and Chester Council is urging people, including landowners, to suggest sites that might be available for development in the future as part of an evidence base consultation for a new Local Plan. The Council's Cabinet prepared a new Local Plan under the new national system for plan-maki
25/01/2024
As well as saving heating and cooling costs, sprayed & injected foam insulation helps save thousands of tonnes of CO2 emissions every year. On a contract monitored by BRECSU on behalf of the DOE, the payback period for the Client was 2.4 years. For the Environment the reduction in CO2 emissions was
25/01/2024
Pink is going to be THE colour in the kitchen in 2024, according to new research from independent tile specialists
25/01/2024
Plans to replace the existing Pilgrims' Way Primary School in Canterbury have been given the go-ahead. Morgan Sindall Construction were selected by the Department for Education (DfE) in February 2023 to develop plans for the replacement of time expired buildings at the school. The scheme comprises
25/01/2024
Construction work has commenced on the new entrance of Bristol's newest railway station at Ashley Down. This will be the second new station to be built in Bristol in as many years, after, in August 2023, Portway Park & Ride becoming the first new railway station to open in the city in almost 100 ye
24/01/2024
Plans have been submitted for the regeneration of Baltic Wharf in Totnes. The application for a new vision is to create a bespoke, high quality and sustainable mixed-use development, including improving the existing boatyard facilities, has been submitted by Baltic Wharf Developments Ltd – a joint
24/01/2024
MC Construction has started work on a multimillion-pound project to transform the civic and cultural quarter in Crewe. The scheme involves: • Creating a cleared site for a new history centre to co-host Cheshire's archives • A new pedestrian link between the Lifestyle Centre, Memorial Square and M
24/01/2024
The Wykeland Group has begun a £2 million restoration project to revive a historic building in Hull. Castle Street Chambers, which is adjacent to the Connexin Live arena in Hull city centre, was built in 1900 as offices for Hull steamship owners and brokers Messrs G R Sanderson. The Grade II-liste
24/01/2024
HS2 has marked the start of construction on the landmark Birmingham Curzon Street Station – a new rail hub that will play a vital role in the long-term economic future of the West Midlands. Birmingham Curzon Street Station, which will be net zero carbon in operation, will be the first brand new int
24/01/2024
Network Rail has announced accessibility upgrades at Leatherhead Station in Surrey. The £6.2 million programme of work will begin on Monday 29 January and is expected to be completed in spring 2025. Once complete, the station will be fully accessible making it much easier for passengers with limit
24/01/2024
Zutec has teamed up with developer, Litchford and its housebuilder brand, Heatherbrook Homes. The housebuilder has selected Zutec's Quality Management solutions to digitise manual processes in support of its strategy to prioritise excellence. Established more than 20 years ago, Litchford has rec
24/01/2024
Over £12 million has been secured for a new mixed use regeneration scheme in Coventry. An additional £12.24 million has been approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to unlock a 'strategically important' housing development. The money will be used to unlock the Coventry City Centr
24/01/2024
Winvic Construction Ltd has completed its first project under its Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) highways framework contract. The major improvements will accomplish the project's goals of reducing congestion and improving safety at Boston’s A16/Marsh Lane roundabout and futureproofing the round
24/01/2024
Fire and Acoustic Seals (FAS) proudly announces the launch of its orange Fire Door Foam™, marking a groundbreaking shift in the fire-rated expanding foam landscape in the UK. Departing from its conventional pink colour, this advanced product aims to simplify choices for installers and enhance safe
24/01/2024
A plan to invest in Cardiff's skatepark infrastructure which could see six new skateparks built by 2032 and many existing skateparks converted into modern concrete-built layouts, has been agreed by Cardiff Council. The 'Skateboard Amenities Strategy', which was developed by Cardiff Council with the
23/01/2024
Salford City Council has approved the next phase of the Pendleton regeneration project by SP+ and Lovell Together – a joint venture between Lovell Partnerships and Together Housing. The project involves the creation of 485 energy efficient, low carbon homes built to Future Homes 25 standards. It wi
23/01/2024
The University of South Wales has selected BAM to develop a new academic building at the Treforest Campus in Pontypridd. The proposed new academic building will provide teaching, research, and support space for Computing, Engineering, and Technology. BAM will help to develop the detailed designs fo
23/01/2024
McGoff Construction has commenced building work on a £13 million intergenerational scheme on the corner of Langham Road and Marlborough Road in Bowdon, south Manchester. Located on the site of the former Bowdon Mercure hotel, within the Bowdon Conservation Area, the innovative multigenerational dev
23/01/2024
Vistry Group has been chosen as the preferred developer to deliver a £276 million scheme to build 739 new homes in Barnet. The firm was selected by the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). The 427 affordable homes - consisting of affordable rent, so
23/01/2024
Esh Construction has announced plans for 50 new homes to be built in Jarrow, with an application now submitted to South Tyneside Council. Developed in partnership with Karbon Homes, the proposed plans include a mix of two, three and four-bedroom houses, and two-bedroom flats. The new homes are ea
23/01/2024
Cob is one of the oldest building materials in the world. A deceptively simple mixture of clay, subsoil, sand and straw, cob is formed when these ingredients are mixed together with water, either by hand or with machinery. During the mixing process, cob becomes a pliable material which can be form
23/01/2024
Ca' Pietra Rialto Terrazzo Foscari Honed Tiles. When it comes to selecting the right flooring for a bathroom, homeowners and designers often seek a balance between style, durability and practicality.
23/01/2024
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has announced the start of £400,000 improvement works at Hoyland Town Square. The programme of work is being carried out by the Council's in-house construction services team and includes: • Repaving in the Town Square • Installing new seating and lighting •
23/01/2024
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has appointed Laing O'Rourke To Deliver new facilities at its Alexander Barracks in Pirbright, Surrey. The project will deliver the infrastructure required to create a 'centre of excellence' for non-infantry Basic Training for the British Army, which is being co-locate
23/01/2024
Work is to begin on a resurfacing and improvement project on approximately 8,500 metres of Wirral Way's pedestrian, cycle and horse-riding paths. Around 3,500 meters of the pedestrian/cycle path will be resurfaced, with the inclusion of a camber (slight curvature in the surface) to improve drainage
22/01/2024
Engineering company Spencer Group has commenced work to create a new permanent home for an iconic vessel. The firm is building a wet berth for the Spurn Lightship on Hull Marina, as part of a £30m cultural regeneration project. The Hull City Council-led Hull Maritime project has been launched to
22/01/2024
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has teamed up with Morgan Sindall Construction and held a steel signing at the site of what will be its new School of Veterinary Medicine. This event on its Preston Campus marks the commencement of the steel frame on the four-storey new build element whi
22/01/2024
Network Rail engineers are to start work to upgrade part of the East Coast Main Line through Darlington. On Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February, teams will be working to renew and replace switches & crossings, the specialist equipment used by trains to change tracks from one to another, as well as ins
22/01/2024
Flogas Britain has acquired DTGen, a renowned specialist in standby power generators and combined heat and power (CHP) systems. This move represents a pivotal step in Flogas' mission to provide commercial and industrial businesses across the UK with a comprehensive range of energy solutions – one t
22/01/2024
Cambridgeshire County Council has allocated £500,000 to redevelop East Barnwell Library on Newmarket Road. Councillors on the Assets & Procurement Committee agreed to sell the land where the dated single storey library is based and the community centre space to the city council in support of the co
22/01/2024
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has partnered with HS2 to invest in three new dedicated Recruitment Hubs for the project in the West Midlands. They will aim to capitalise on continuing employment opportunities generated by the high-speed railway which is being built between the West Midl
22/01/2024
The Triangle Leisure Centre, owned by Mid Sussex District Council and run by Places Leisure is benefitting from significant investment. Upgraded gym facilities have opened further to a £765,000 investment, and to bolster sustainability, a £200,000 solar photovoltaic system has been installed. The
22/01/2024
GMI Construction Group has appointed Darryl Brown to the newly created role of Regional Commercial Director for the North East. Working alongside Regional Director Gary Oates, he is tasked with further growing the independent company’s presence in the region. Having moved into larger offices on Te
22/01/2024
M.A Humm (Quantity Surveying & Estimating) Ltd, a leading freelance consultancy within the construction industry, is excited to announce its partnership with
22/01/2024
Birmingham City Council has revealed plans to invest a record £5 billion in its housing stock over the next 30 years to ensure its tenants and leaseholders can live in warm, safe, and sustainable homes. Within that investment, the council will spend £1.4bn to ensure all existing housing stock compl
19/01/2024
GMI Construction Group has started building work on a £50 million student accommodation scheme on the site of a former York cinema and bingo hall. Developer Olympian Homes is naming the purpose-build student accommodation (PBSA) Rialto House, after the cinema that once hosted a performance by The B
19/01/2024
Equans has been appointed to deliver on plans for the UK’s first Net Zero Neighbourhood. The firm was selected by by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC). The project in Brockmoor will look to tackle climate change through decarbonisation while reducing household energy bills, creating better
19/01/2024
A major project to transform Ancoats Green in Manchester has begun. The work is to develop a much-improved city centre park space as part of the closing chapter of the regeneration of Ancoats that commenced more than 20 years ago. The Green will act as a new focal point for the area as part of a w
19/01/2024
Key Construction has been appointed to replace the outpatients building at Haywood Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent after the scheme was given the final go-ahead. Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust's (MPFT) Final Business Case for the development has been approved by the Department of H
19/01/2024
A mass energy construction workers strike has been called off following a 'whopping' pay deal, according to GMB Union. More than 3,000 workers at Stanlow, Fawley, Valero, Grangemouth and Mossmorran Oil Refineries, as well as at Sellafield Nuclear Facility had voted in favour of industrial action.
19/01/2024
Over £130,000 has been awarded to make buildings more energy efficient in County Durham. Durham County Council allocated the funding to Durham Community Action (DCA) to be awarded to community buildings for energy efficiency upgrades to lighting, heating, insulation and draughtproofing. The Energy
19/01/2024
Construction company Galliford Try has promoted Phil Harris to Managing Director of its Investments business. Phil originally joined Galliford Try with the acquisition of Miller Construction in 2014, having joined as Bid Director in 2002 and progressing to Investments Director through a series of p
19/01/2024
Funding of over £380,000 has been allocated to support the improvement of community and sports facilities across Cambridge following applications that were submitted for S106 funding. The funding has been awarded to 21 projects that were presented to Cambridge City Council’s Environment and Communi
18/01/2024
Harworth Group has started construction work on Olive Lane, a new mixed-use heart of the community at its Waverley development in Rotherham, following the receipt of a planning approval for the scheme in November. Harworth has also announced two important steps towards delivery of the scheme: firs
18/01/2024
Charity One YMCA has appointed Kori Construction to develop a hostel comprising of 100 self-contained studios in Welwyn Garden City. The £11 million project involves the demolition of the former Peartree Hostel on Peartree Lane and the construction on a new and secure facility of the same name, for
18/01/2024
Construction firm Kier has installed new FIFA and World Cup Rugby accredited 3G pitches at Sheffield Hallam University. Kier was appointed in 2023 to replace two existing 3G pitch surfaces at Sheffield Hallam’s Sports Park in Tinsley, one of the largest outdoor multi-sports facilities in Yorkshire.
18/01/2024
Housebuilder, Homes by Esh has brought forward a development of 144 energy efficient homes in Darlington. The collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses at Hurworth Meadows is located on the cusp of the Tees Valley, near to the A66, and appeals to people looking to get on the property ladde
18/01/2024
hyperTunnel has been awarded UK government funding for standout railway innovations at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE). hyperTunnel's underpass is one of 16 schemes that will be demonstrated at GCRE's Dulais Valley site in South Wales in 2024. The underpass will demonstrate hyperTunne
18/01/2024
A £1 million project to enhance and improve Kegworth Market Place has been given the green light. North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) Cabinet approved the final plans for the major improvement work. The plans have been shaped by public feedback and include: • Reopening the southe
17/01/2024
Oxford City Council has granted planning permission for the delivery of hundreds of new affordable homes, retail spaces and community facilities across Blackbird Leys. The council's planning committee approved plans to carry out the transformational redevelopment in August, following more than four
17/01/2024
Government funding of £7 million is set to progress a number of green hydrogen projects, designed to grow the economy and support skilled jobs across the North East. The funding has been awarded to fuel distributer Exolum to build a publicly accessible green hydrogen refuelling station near Middles
17/01/2024
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, has granted development consent for the Drax Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Project application. The project proposes to install post-combustion capture technology that would capture carbon dioxide emissions from u
17/01/2024
Consultancy and construction experts, Mace, has announced the appointment of Rob Lemming as the new Managing Director for the Public Sector and Life Sciences business, within its Construct Engine, on an interim basis. Rob's role will involve temporarily overseeing work winning and project delivery
17/01/2024
Suppliers to the building and construction industry are set to go from strength to strength in 2024, according to a new report. Small and medium-sized firms in the sector achieved a score of 82 out of 100 in the latest Manufacturers' Health Index, compiled quarterly by inventory software brand Unle
17/01/2024
A question that the team at Window Control Systems are often asked is 'which is better for my premises, manual or electric?'. The answer to this question is not always as straightforward as you would think, therefore we firstly need to look at the purpose of a window opening system and where this
16/01/2024
Housebuilder The Hill Group has announced the acquisition of 71 acres of land with outline planning for a significant new settlement in Little Chalfont, south-east Buckinghamshire. The acquisition of the former golf club site and neighbouring property was facilitated by the acquisition of two loca
16/01/2024
Morgan Sindall has started construction work on a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Newmarket Community Hospital. A ceremony saw representatives from West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT), Morgan Sindall Construction, JSH, Sweco and KLH gather to mark the occasion. To celebrate the start
16/01/2024
Ian Threadgold, Caddick Construction’s North West Regional Managing Director, is set to retire in early 2024, bringing to a close a lengthy career that culminated in the establishment of Caddick's North West regional business. Ian’s retirement follows Caddick Construction’s most successful year to-
16/01/2024
Construction firm GRAHAM has been awarded a £70 million contract by property developer Bricks Group for the two-stage design and build Bendigo Building project in Nottingham. Operated by Bricks' acclaimed management platform 'true student,' the development marks a noteworthy advancement in the realm
16/01/2024
Lincolnshire-based contractors Stirlin has completed work on a range of commercial units in Gainsborough. Wharton Place, on Foxby Lane, provides over 18,900 sq ft of new employment space across 1.3 acres, offering a mix of light industrial units suitable for a variety of business uses. Tony Lawton
16/01/2024
Network Rail has completed major repair work to shore up a landslip on the Chiltern main line after storms and heavy rain destabilised a railway embankment in Bicester. The railway between London Marylebone, Oxford and the Midlands reopened today, Tuesday 16 January, after rail engineers closed the
16/01/2024
Improvement works to Romano Park in Ingleby Barwick have been completed. The bespoke play equipment includes the unique dragon fort and climbing 'bloqx' that were developed with input from local schoolchildren and members of the public. Young people and the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees marked the com
16/01/2024
A question that the team at Window Control Systems are often asked is 'which is better for my premises, manual or electric?'. The answer to this question is not always as straightforward as you would think, therefore we firstly need to look at the purpose of a window opening system and where this
15/01/2024
Plans have been approved to redevelop Catterick Garrison's town centre in a move aimed at bringing jobs and vital new facilities for local communities as well as military personnel on one of England's largest Army bases. Permission to build a new community and enterprise building and a multi-use ev
15/01/2024
Housing association Bromford has signed a contract to acquire land which to develop over 200 homes in Gloucestershire. The deal to buy the 19.5-acre site in Matson close to the M5 motorway, is its biggest purchase to date. The site already has outline permission for 217 homes, which was granted by
15/01/2024
Construction work has started on Livv Homes' first affordable housing scheme in Warrington, Cheshire. The £5.2 million Parkside Place development on Wilderspool Causeway is set to support local people onto the property ladder with 29 apartments for Rent to Buy. Located within a predominately resi
15/01/2024
Muse has submitted a second planning application for six new industrial buildings at Harrier Park. In December 2023, the company put forward a reserved matters planning application to Ashfield District Council for five new buildings at Harrier Park totalling 406,000 sq ft. Plans for a sixth and fi
15/01/2024
Construction firm Jeakins Weir has scooped a two-year contract to deliver improvements to council homes in Charnwood. The company was appointed by Charnwood Borough Council. The contract will involve full and partial bathroom and kitchen replacements as part of the Council’s programme of planned i
15/01/2024
Property management agent Rendall & Rittner has been appointed to manage 127 West Ealing, residential development comprising 142 apartments, of which 106 are private and 36 social housing, and a range of amenities. Building upon the company's extensive portfolio, Rendall & Rittner took over manage
15/01/2024
Design and fit specialist APSS has completed a luxury private dining and games lounge as part of the final phase of a £3 million refurbishment to the main building at Bainland Lodge Retreats. The rural retreat improvements included transforming an existing area into a private dining room and a snug
15/01/2024
Work on the Hope Valley Railway upgrade is nearing completion. Passenger trains between Manchester and Sheffield will be affected while the final track and infrastructure is installed, and signalling work completed on the project. Parts of the railway line will be closed on the following dates: 1
15/01/2024
A public consultation has launched on a draft environmental permit and draft final decision document for a potential waste incinerator in Cambridgeshire. The draft final decision document outlines our decision-making process and shows how we have taken into account all relevant factors in reaching
15/01/2024
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson has launched two new show homes at its Cringleford Heights development, located in the tranquil village of Cringleford. The show homes welcome a range of prospective buyers including first time buyers, young families and professional commuters alike, providing an oppor
12/01/2024
Wates has sold Friday Street Farm, a site for 250 new homes in Langney, Eastbourne, to homebuilder Chartway Partnerships Group. The 35-acre site benefits from outline planning permission for the construction of 250 new homes, which was granted by Wealden District Council and Eastbourne Borough Coun
12/01/2024
Hartlepool Borough Council has approved plans to develop a new junction and road which will create a third main route in and out of the town from the A19 and allow traffic to bypass the village of Elwick. Councillors voted to approve the scheme after hearing that it was "fundamental to the future s
12/01/2024
Network Rail has teamed up with contractor Murphy to renovate Victorian platform canopies at Great Malvern station in Worcestershire. The project was part a £5m investment to improve the station for passengers. The teams replaced overhead glazing, completed structural strengthening and repainted t
12/01/2024
BAM has announced that James Wimpenny, Executive Director, Construction, UK and Ireland Division, is to retire on 31 January 2024. Following a 38-year career with BAM, James is retiring to spend more time with his family and pursue opportunities in the charitable sector. He joined BAM in 1985 as a
12/01/2024
Building safety remediation works have been completed on The Works, a high-rise residential building in Manchester, ensuring a safe environment for all residents. The building, set in the centre of Manchester, was originally built in 2005 using a timber, zinc and brick cladding system that required
12/01/2024
Potholes, those ubiquitous craters that pockmark our roads, may seem like mere nuisances at first glance. However, beyond the inconvenience they cause to drivers, potholes pose significant threats to public safety, vehicle integrity, and community well-being. Northwest Surfacing are on a missing t
12/01/2024
When it comes to household mishaps, plumbing emergencies can quickly turn into a homeowner's worst nightmare. From burst pipes to stubborn blockages, the need for a reliable plumber becomes paramount in ensuring the swift resolution of these crises. Here at Drain Survey Sector, we have over 30 year
12/01/2024
Willmott Dixon has appointed a new head of land and development for the Midlands. Property expert Marika Lawrence will work with Willmott Dixon's national Development Solutions team, supporting customers in designing, planning, funding and unlocking and delivering development-led schemes across th
12/01/2024
National framework provider Pagabo is launching a new knowledge initiative, Pagabo Live, which will kick off the first of its monthly series in January. The first episode will be launching on Wednesday 24 January with a webinar discussing the recent changes to the Building Safety Act, providing t
12/01/2024
Housebuilder Avant Homes Central has opened a new three-bedroom detached showhome at its £60 million, 247-home Earl’s Park development in Holmewood, near Chesterfield. Located on Tibshelf Road, Earl’s Park comprises a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes and features 12 of Avant Homes’
11/01/2024
Housebuilder Persimmon has put forward plans to develop over 100 new homes in Eggborough to North Yorkshire Council. The site at Low Eggborough Road is allocated for housing in the Selby Local Plan, which aims to increase the number and types of houses available to local homebuyers. Persimmon plan
11/01/2024
Manchester City Women have submitted plans to develop a purpose-built training facility at our training centre, City Football Academy. The proposals, which have a total value of up to £10 million, will see the creation of a stand-alone facility designed to house the women’s first team, and marks th
11/01/2024
Vistry Group has scooped a £29 million contract from Riverside Group to design and build 40 new energy efficient homes alongside an extra care scheme providing 90 apartments and new external landscaped areas in Southport. As part of the development, Vistry will also deliver a 12-apartment Short Ter
11/01/2024
Wates has been chosen to convert Grade-II listed Victoria House in Bloomsbury Square, central London, into a 300,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art life sciences hub, with the main phase due to be complete in Autumn 2024. Oxford Properties Group (Oxford), a leading global real estate investor, developer
11/01/2024
Contractor G F Tomlinson has selected the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust as its chosen charity for 2024. Aortic Dissection is a serious heart condition caused by a partial tear in the wall of the aorta, which prevents blood supply and can lead to the rupturing of organs. Seventy people are diag
11/01/2024
The Caddick Group has appointed a new Chief Information Officer. Simon Coulson has been appointed to the new role that signals a step-change in operational systems as the Group continues to expand across Yorkshire, the North East, North West and the Midlands. Simon's position will see him design a
11/01/2024
Valeantos has unveiled exquisite luxury wrought iron doors at its spectacular showroom located at Unit 16 Kenrich Business Park, Elizabeth Way, in Harlow. Valeantos, a premier name in luxury home accents, proudly announces the grand unveiling of its latest collection of high-end wrought iron doors
11/01/2024
Rapid Chillers Ltd, a trailblazer in industrial cooling solutions, is thrilled to announce the unveiling of its cutting-edge 1000kW Industrial Chiller. Meticulously designed and crafted with a focus on precision, durability, reliability, and functionality, this revolutionary chiller sets an unprec
11/01/2024
Network Rail Consulting Inc has won a £57.5 million deal to provide systems engineering services to California's High-Speed Rail Program. The first dedicated high-speed railway in the USA, California's high-speed network will see 200-mph trains linking the Los Angeles basin with San Francisco, with
11/01/2024
The University of Cumbria has announced that Caddick Construction has started work to develop the first university campus in Barrow-in-Furness. The campus will deliver degree programmes aligned initially to areas such as Computer Science (including cyber security), Business Management and Advance
10/01/2024
Construction firm Kier has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to redevelop Bournemouth & Poole College's (B&PC) Bournemouth campus, located in the Lansdowne area, which will serve a range of students from school leavers to adult learners. This project will include a mixture of ne
10/01/2024
Notting Hill Genesis has selected Higgins Partnerships as its development partner for 'Saxon Wharf’' a mixed-use development on the edge of Deptford Creek in Royal Borough of Greenwich. The scheme will feature 145 one, two and three-bedroom homes, with a tenure mix of 25% London Affordable Rent, 25
10/01/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to undertake upgrades to the Marne Barracks facility in Catterick. Present at the contract signing ceremony were representatives of Morgan Sindall including Managing Director of Morgan Sindall, Pat Boyle, and Operations Director, Tom Ward; as well as
10/01/2024
This year will see a major step forward in the ongoing regeneration of Bolton. Vibrant urban neighbourhoods, a technology innovation hub and a £40m skills training centre are among the many projects that will be completed in 2024. Residential developments, creating new places for people to live in
10/01/2024
An award-winning construction consultancy has relocated to a newly refurbished two-storey office space in Northampton. Bhangals Construction Consultants spent months meticulously planning and designing the new office, in Grange Park, which offers open plan working, as well as dedicated meeting room
10/01/2024
Northumbrian Water has appointed its largest ever package of framework agreements. Seven new key partners have been brought in to underpin delivery of the company's AMP8 investment and beyond across its operating areas in the North East, Essex and Suffolk. The new partners will provide design and
10/01/2024
Newham Council has awarded Countryside Partnerships lead contractor partner for the next stage of the Custom House regeneration programme. Through a Pre-Construction Service Agreement (PCSA), Countryside will lead on the design development and enabling works of sites in this second sub-phase. This
10/01/2024
Major impropvement work as part of the Midland Main Line Upgrade project is to continue into January and February with enhancements to be made to overhead line equipment on selected weekends. Network Rail engineers will be working south of Bedford to improve current overhead line equipment, alongs
10/01/2024
Energy firm EDF plans to invest a further £1.3billion in the UK's five generating nuclear power stations over the 2024-26 period will help sustain output at current levels, boost energy security and cut carbon emissions. The more positive fleet outlook, and major new build programme, means EDF pla
10/01/2024
Mecalac has appointed a new dealer to its UK and Ireland distributor network. Headquartered in Alfreton, EP Industries will be responsible for retailing Mecalac’s pioneering range of railroad excavators. Alongside new product sales, EP Industries will offer a comprehensive parts and servicing provi
09/01/2024
HG Construction has been named as the main contractor on a new purpose-built student accommodation scheme for Studio Hive in Bristol. Silverthorne Lane Plot 6 will comprise 706 student rooms including cluster bedrooms and studio rooms along with amenity spaces. The development will form an importan
09/01/2024
Sustainable construction innovator, Dura Products, has announced the launch of a new low-profile, low-cost eco-friendly unit to its range of standard recycled and recyclable heavy duty linear surface drainage systems. Durachannel 160 has been designed to suit mainstream applications such as foreco
09/01/2024
Fusion21 have announced the suppliers successfully appointed to their national Building Improvements Framework worth up to £346 million over a four-year period. Following a competitive tender process, a total of 70 specialist firms – 74% being SMEs, have secured a place on the framework which has b
09/01/2024
The deadline to enter the UK Roofing Awards 2024, which recognises roofing, cladding and rainscreen projects as well as individuals, is now just days away, with entries closing on 12 January. To be eligible, a project must have been completed between 1 January and 31 December 2023. Entries are inv
09/01/2024
Beard has announced the appointment of Alison Cox as a non-executive director. Alison brings with her more than two decades of knowledge and experience from across the construction sector. She is best known for her time at Sir Robert McAlpine, having been an engineer, project manager and managing
09/01/2024
Armco Barrier Suppliers UK 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.
09/01/2024
Temporary hire of two 500kW chillers from Rapid Chiller Rentals helped keep UK Passport Office staff cool during last summer's heatwave. Delivering 1.2MW of essential cooling, the hire package maintained temperatures at the Sheffield office and prevented staff being sent home and causing further di
08/01/2024
Gilbert-Ash has been appointed as main contractor for a major reimagining of the landmark gallery on Royal Albert Dock, Tate Liverpool. This £29.75 million redevelopment will transform one of the UK's most important spaces for modern and contemporary art. Designed by 6a architects, the plans have
08/01/2024
The UK will become the first country in Europe to launch a high-tech High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) nuclear fuel programme, strengthening supply for new nuclear projects and "driving Putin further out of global energy markets". The UK government has announced a landmark £300 million inves
08/01/2024
A new public consultation has been launched on the development of the UK's first purpose-built and co-produced majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range, south Manchester. Proposed by Great Places, the development is planned for the site of the former Spire Hospital in Russell Roa
08/01/2024
Caddick Construction Group, has appointed Simon Martin as Managing Director of Caddick Civil Engineering as the civils business looks to expand across the North East, North West and Midlands. The new leadership represents a strategic move to grow Caddick Civil Engineering in-line with its parent co
08/01/2024
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has announced the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust as its chosen charity for 2024. Aortic Dissection is a serious heart condition caused by a partial tear in the wall of the aorta, which prevents blood supply and can lead to the rupturing of organs. Seventy peo
08/01/2024
Technology-led engineering services provider Edwin James Group has announced the successful acquisition of Automated Control Solutions Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries Automated Control Solutions Limited and ACS Electrical Engineering Limited, together trading as ACS. The deal, agreed for an u
05/01/2024
Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) has been chosen by Encyclis as its engineering, procurement and construction contractor to build and commission a highly efficient Waste to Energy (WtE) facility in the town of Walsall in the West Midlands region of England. The new Walsall plant will utilise HZI's enhance
05/01/2024
G F Tomlinson has been appointed to renovate the refuge centre at the Arena Church in Nottingham. Following the delivery of sanitation facilities earlier this year the contractor has transformed another disused space to help vulnerable city residents who need it most. As part of the company's com
05/01/2024
Torsion Homes has appointed Ian Worthington as its new Managing Director and secured six major new housing schemes with a combined GDV of £38 million. Ian has previously worked at Torsion Group and brings with him extensive knowledge of both the business and the wider housebuilding sector. With exp
05/01/2024
Adur Council has signed a deal to complete the development of new council homes on Albion Street in Shoreham. In September contractor Westridge Construction went into administration as it was approaching the final stages of building our 49 new homes in Southwick. Now the Council has signed a contr
05/01/2024
The National Access Scaffolding Federation (NASC) remains significantly concerned to see recent incidents involving the collapse of scaffolds and access equipment. While Storm Henk caused disruption on in the UK, winter storms such as this are always an anticipated and should not ordinarily result
05/01/2024
M Group Services has acquired AgilityEco, a leading player in the regulated home decarbonisation, fuel poverty and energy efficiency sector. It becomes a part of M Group Services' Energy Division. A B-Corp organisation, AgilityEco works with energy providers, local authorities and other commercia
04/01/2024
Unite Students has started building work on its new £185 million property in Stratford, London. Hawthorne House is being built in Farthingale Walk, Stratford, and is replacing former office block Jubilee House, which has now been demolished. It will open in time for the 2026/27 academic year. The
04/01/2024
Selco Builders Warehouse has partnered with HSS Hire. The company has opened its first two satellite operations in Selco's branches in Slough and Milton Keynes. The Tottenham and Ashton-under-Lyne branches of Selco will also benefit from the hire service before the end of the year with a significa
04/01/2024
Repair work to Aylesbury railway bridge is now complete. Station Road in Buckinghamshire has fully reopened to motorists strengthening works to the railway bridge were carried out by Network Rail. Traffic has resumed across Station Road bridge in Quainton after work was completed which involved fi
04/01/2024
Wavensmere Homes has been given the go-ahead from Amber Valley Borough Council for its revised plans for the redevelopment of Milford Mills, which overlooks the River Derwent, located between Belper and Duffield in north Derbyshire. A total of 69 new homes will now be delivered on the historic sit
04/01/2024
FCC Environment is putting its quarry plant operators and managers through their paces with Finning training experts to improve fuel efficiencies and cut fuel burn. More than 30 FCC machine operators and plant managers have completed the Finning Eco-Drive™ operator training programme so far, which
04/01/2024
Oxford City Council has confirmed remediation works are to be carried out in South Park to repair extensive surface damage. This follows damage caused by heavy machinery moving over saturated ground following the annual fireworks event on 4 November last year. Inspection of the site by specialis
04/01/2024
Leeds City Council has submitted plans to transform an ageing leisure centre site into a state-of-the-art and wellbeing hub. The council has had long-standing ambitions for Fearnville Leisure Centre in Gipton to be replaced with a facility that is fit for the 21st century. This could soon become a
04/01/2024
Greetings From Access International. As we welcome the promising year of 2024, Access International is excited to share with you our commitment to providing unparalleled access equipment solutions that not only meet but exceed your expectations. In this edition of our newsletter, we look ahead to t
04/01/2024
Pick Everard has been appointed as sole supplier to the Ministry of Justice's (MoJ) Professional Services Providers framework for the Central England and Wales Region. Operating as a four-year framework, with the option to extend by three times for one-year periods, Pick Everard will deploy the br
04/01/2024
Plans to introduce six new bus lanes on key routes in Reading are set to be discussed next week. Reading Council wants to tackle poor air quality which blights some parts of Reading and create a healthier environment for residents. £26 million is being invested into local bus services by the Counc
03/01/2024
Countryside Partnerships has been selected by The Guinness Partnership to build 40 homes in Shafton, Barnsley. The site, owned by Homes England, has lain vacant for a significant period of time, but it will now be transformed into a 100% affordable development providing detached and semi-detached
03/01/2024
Avant Homes has commenced building work on a £61 million, 102 new home multi-tenure development in Radcliffe-on-Trent. Called Hackett Grange and located off Nottingham Road, the 13-acre development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom practically designed, energy efficient ho
03/01/2024
Somerset Council has awarded three new contracts to deliver essential road maintenance services as well as improvements on its network across the county. The Council has awarded four-year contracts with Kiely Bros Ltd and Heidelberg Materials to deliver surface treatment services and resurfacing se
03/01/2024
Merit has been appointed by Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C) to design and deliver its new 48 bed modular unit on the Norwich Community Hospital site in Norfolk. The multimillion-pound modern facility, which has been designed with sustainability in mind, will be delivered in onl
03/01/2024
Willmott Dixon has promoted Rick Willmott, from his current role as group chief executive, to become the company's new executive chairman. Chief financial officer Graham Dundas has also been promoted to chief executive. The company's main board will also include two new additions, with Roger Forsd
03/01/2024
Elan has acquired land to develop 24 new homes in Shuttington, North Warwickshire. Work is expected to start in spring/ summer following the sale of a three-acre parcel of land by a leading property consultancy. Fisher German recently completed the sale of the site off Main Road in Shuttington to
03/01/2024
Wavensmere Homes and its associated special purpose vehicles (SPVs) has completed over 520 houses and apartments during 2023, achieving a turnover of £100 million for its financial year, ending 31 December. The Birmingham-headquartered housebuilder has handed over the keys to 56 houses and 466 apar
03/01/2024
Network Rail completed railway engineering work in Wales and the Western region. Over Christmas and New Year, teams have been busy completing multi-million pound improvements, upgrades and essential work across the Wales and Western region. In Cornwall, engineers worked over Christmas Day and Boxi
03/01/2024
Hundreds of Leeds homeowners, renters, and landlords of properties without gas central heating can now get energy saving green measures installed free of charge or at a significant discount. Leeds City Council's Home Energy Help team is working in partnership with energy services provider Everwarm
03/01/2024
A home insulation project in Amber Valley has scooped a second award. The work undertaken by Westville to insulate 92 homes in and around Fletcher Street, Ripley, has garnered additional acclaim. Building upon its recent triumph as the winner in the Efficiency East Midlands Building Communities Aw
