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UK Construction News Archive for August 2024
30/08/2024
McLaren Construction (Midlands and North) has announced the start of works on a significant new project, 'B4', at Manchester Airport. Valued at £12,844,105.00, the development on the World Freight Terminal at Manchester Airport marks a crucial addition to its infrastructure. Delivered on behalf of
30/08/2024
GRAHAM has announced the successful completion of Audley Scarcroft Park, a luxurious new £46m retirement village in West Yorkshire. The project is a significant addition to Audley Group's portfolio of luxury retirement communities in the UK. Located within the scenic 'Golden Triangle' formed by Ilk
30/08/2024
The Government's announcement of its New Homes Accelerator – a strategic programme intended to ease the impact of damaging bottlenecks in the housing delivery process – has been welcomed by the National Federation of Builders (NFB). The Accelerator is expected to speed up the construction of up to
30/08/2024
Pick Everard has announced the successful completion of a new specialist school for pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in Shepshed, Leicestershire. The new build SEND school, Bowman Academy, which has been designed sympathetically to the needs of SEMH learning, has space
30/08/2024
Award-winning architectural practice, CPMG, has announced a number of key appointments across its UK operations. Joining the experienced collective at CPMG's London studio, Amit Patel arrives as a Part 1 architectural assistant, after completing a placement as an architectural assistant at the prac
30/08/2024
When you're trying to choose the right industrial roofing company, you want to know more about them than just the quote. Profile Industrial Roofing Service Ltd (Profile) have over 25 years of experience providing roofing for industrial and commercial companies, working alongside your management team
30/08/2024
Modular pool provider, Myrtha Pools, is set to deliver a new state-of-the-art hydrotherapy swim offering at Surrey specialist school, Philip Southcote School, as part of wider expansion works on the school's main campus, on behalf of Surrey County Council. Procured through the fifth generation of t
29/08/2024
A Network Rail-led consortium has constructed a full size, newly designed accessible bridge, with fully-operational lifts, to give constructors and clients the chance to "try before they buy" and see for themselves how quickly the modular design can be built. The bridge has been on display in Kent
29/08/2024
Balfour Beatty VINCI has marked a key milestone in the development of the HS2 gateway into Birmingham, as the tunnel boring machine reaches halfway. The huge 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine (TBM) digging the first bore of the Bromford Tunnel has now reached the halfway point. The 1,600 tonne
29/08/2024
Using waste clay and brick in cement production could reduce the material's embodied carbon by up to 30 per cent and boost UK construction's circular economy, according to a new report from the Mineral Products Association (MPA). A two-year study led by MPA, with funding from Innovate UK, has demon
29/08/2024
The design and build of a key component in the nuclear industry has been improved as a result of a unique cross-sector collaboration. A team of experts from the civil and defence sides of the nuclear industry, led by the UK Alpha Resilience & Capability (ARC) Programme, has developed new UK Enginee
29/08/2024
A new housing development in Loughborough, supported by planning, design and development consultancy Marrons, has been awarded planning permission. To make way for the new, bespoke properties at 238 Forest Road, the existing two-storey house situated on the plot and its outbuildings will be demolis
29/08/2024
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28/08/2024
The Planning Inspectorate has approved the examination of the North Falls Offshore Wind Farm's (North Falls) Development Consent Order (DCO), marking a key milestone for the 50/50 joint venture between RWE Offshore Wind (RWE) and SSE Renewables (SSE). The submission of the project's DCO applicatio
28/08/2024
Caddick Construction Group has announced the successful completion of restoration works at Stonebridge Beck – Rushbond's brand new 'heritage village' at the Grade II listed Stonebridge Mills in Leeds. Handover of the development marks the completion of a £25m renovation and new-build project to cre
28/08/2024
Manchester City Council and the Government Property Agency (GPA) have announced a joint consultation on the proposed redevelopment of the former Central Retail Park. Open now, the consultation will gather feedback from local residents, businesses and other stakeholders that will help guide proposal
28/08/2024
Haringey Council have proposed a major retrofitting scheme in the Coldfall area, as part of their Housing Energy Action Plan. The council has launched a public consultation to inform design decisions for the retrofitting scheme, which will see improvements made to some 200 properties. The scheme w
28/08/2024
Rendesco has announced the acquisition of ADP Group's geothermal drilling operation following their successful fundraise earlier this year. Bringing ADP's geothermal drilling operations under the same roof as Rendesco's designers, project managers and engineers will dramatically lower the co
28/08/2024
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27/08/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction has announced the successful completion and handover of a £64 million regeneration project in the heart of St Albans, Jubilee Square. The project by St Albans City and District Council has transformed a rundown area of the City Centre with two new landmark buildings and
27/08/2024
Bouygues UK has submitted a planning application for Phase Two of the re-development of Tustin Estate in south-east London. Planned in four phases, the whole scheme includes 250 replacement council homes and shared equity properties for returning leaseholders, 220 additional council homes for socia
27/08/2024
Esh Construction has been appointed to a £4.1 million future housing development for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. The contractor has commenced public realm improvement works which will support further riverside development in Rotherham town centre. Procured through YORhub's YORcivil2 fr
27/08/2024
After much anticipation, the annual Brick Development Association Brick Awards shortlist has been revealed, and IG Masonry Support products feature in seven projects across six categories. The Brick Awards celebrate the pinnacle of brick architecture and craftsmanship. Each year, hundreds of proje
27/08/2024
Tarmac, a leading building materials and construction solutions provider, has published its annual sustainability report for 2023. The report records the progress made against the ambitions set out in Tarmac's Act sustainability strategy in 2022 and its three central themes of People, Planet, and S
27/08/2024
McLaren Construction has fought off global competition to win two prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Awards, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence. McLaren Construction won a Gold Medal Award in the Occupational Achievement category, for a seven
23/08/2024
ISG has been appointed to the first phase of construction works for the restoration and redevelopment of Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath library, set to begin this month. Moseley Road Baths is one of the oldest of six Grade II* Listed swimming baths in the UK. This first phase of the project
23/08/2024
Bauder has held a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of a 44,000 sq ft distribution centre at Gateway 14. Bauder – a leading international manufacturer of flat roof building construction materials including solutions for green roofs and solar PV arrays – managing directors Y
23/08/2024
Octavius has been awarded the £27 million contract for the first phase of the new A1331 near Colchester to the east of the University of Essex. The project will provide a 1.8km dual carriageway road between a new roundabout on the A133 and the new 'Allen's Farm Roundabout' to the north. The projec
23/08/2024
The regeneration project to transform four dilapidated railway arches in Southwark has completed, delivering vibrant new spaces for restaurants, cafés, bars, and other leisure businesses to thrive in a Central London location. The arches on America Street, situated under a 19th century railway viad
23/08/2024
Alpha Piling pride themselves on their versatility and expertise. They excel in large diameter and deep Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piling projects, and their capabilities extend far beyond these large-scale endeavours. They also cater to the needs of smaller building companies, carpenters, and br
23/08/2024
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23/08/2024
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the world-leading event for the environmental services industry, will be gathering the sector's top players to showcase the latest innovative solutions, designs, technologies, and services. Returning to the NEC in Birmingham on 11-12 September, this ye
22/08/2024
Construction and civil engineering specialists, Winvic Construction Ltd, has been selected by GLP to construct MPN 761 at one of Europe's premier logistics locations, Magna Park in Lutterworth. The Winvic GLP partnership is a first and the industrial facility totalling 761,000 sq ft is the largest
22/08/2024
A project for the development of a new renewable bulk builders' bag has been awarded UK Government funding through the Highland and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The 'Easy Empty Reusable Bag' (EEB) enables multiple use (15 times or more) and easy access, meaning major environmental and safety advantage
22/08/2024
Balfour Beatty's Midland Metropolitan University Hospital project has been granted the go ahead from the Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust board, to open on 6 October 2024. The project, which forms part of the overall New Hospital Programme, saw Balfour Beatty construct a new n
22/08/2024
Hire Association Europe & Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has announced the development of a a new Theft & Fraud Reporting Portal, as it calls for vigilance ahead of the August Bank Holiday, a time typically rife with criminal activity against the construction sector. The portal could support the
22/08/2024
Paloma Capital has secured planning consent to deliver four new industrial/warehouse units totalling 34,400 sq ft at its established business park on the outskirts of York. The scheme is now offering design and build opportunities for units ranging from 4,000 sq ft up to 15,400 sq ft. Formerly kn
22/08/2024
Protecting your customer's interior floor finishes is essential when carrying out work. The last thing you want to do during a construction or renovation project is damage them. The best way to protect a customer's floor is to use
21/08/2024
East Sussex Council has appointed Morgan Sindall to improve and upgrade two community youth facilities. The Joy of Finding Friends (JOFF) Youth Hub in Peacehaven and Heathfield Youth Hub projects are part of a £7 million scheme to support young people in the area by creating modern, multifunctional
21/08/2024
McLaren Construction Midlands and North has started work on a £28million major industrial and logistics (I&L) development within the Omega Business Park, in Warrington. Omega West Unit 4, which is due for completion at the end of June 2025, follows the successful completion of Units 2 and 3, also o
21/08/2024
Enviromena has been selected to provide on-site solar energy for InstaVolt's electric vehicle charging superhub in Winchester. InstaVolt is the UK's largest public EV rapid charging network and its new superhub at Three Maids Hill will be powered by 100% renewable energy. The superhub, which is jus
21/08/2024
Wavensmere Homes has submitted plans to City of Wolverhampton Council for the proposed £150 million residential-led Canalside South development. The 17.5-acre former industrial site is located within the city centre and benefits from frontage onto the Wyrley & Essington Canal and the Wolverhampton
21/08/2024
Esh Construction has started public realm improvement works to further support the riverside development in Rotherham town centre. Procured through YORhub's YORcivil2 framework on behalf of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, the North of England contractor will deliver upgrades on land just of
21/08/2024
Puma Property Finance (Puma) has announced that it has facilitated £20 million in loans (£13 million and £7 million) for Zephyr X to develop two new care homes in the South-East. The projects will create new facilities in areas with a significant shortage of care beds, specifically in Reigate, Sur
21/08/2024
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has appointed Laing O’Rourke and five other contractors to a new alliance to build Single Living Accommodation (SLA) for the Armed Forces. The companies will be awarded contracts through an existing Crown Commercial Services framework. Each company subm
21/08/2024
Building work is now complete on new bungalows in Pennywell. The development, now known as Sycamore Park, is made up of 19 supported one-bedroom homes for people living with disabilities. Sycamore Park stands on the site of the former Havelock Hospital at the edge of Hylton Road. The building was
20/08/2024
Sutton Council has appointed Lovell as the preferred bidder to rebuild Elm Grove estate in the town centre. Lovell has been selected to redevelop the existing homes - between Sutton High Street and Throwley Way - at a meeting of the Housing, Economy & Business Committee in July 2024. The new homes
20/08/2024
Construction firm Kier has completed building work on a new multi-million pound indoor market hall building that has been designed to enhance Bradford city centre. The new Darley Street Market building has been officially handed over to Bradford Council after contractor Kier completed the build, al
20/08/2024
Thames Water is launching a search for earthworks specialists to assist in building a new reservoir in the South East. Companies interested in delivering the major earthworks programme for Thames Water’s proposed new reservoir in Oxfordshire are invited to take part in a supplier engagement exercis
20/08/2024
Stroud Station's historic footbridge is set to undergo significant renovations as Network Rail prepares to start work in the Gloucestershire town. The refurbishment of the Grade II listed bridge, originally constructed in 1914, will commence on Tuesday, 27 August, with completion expected by sprin
20/08/2024
THE GUARDTECH GROUP are celebrating the busiest international programme in the company’s 24-year history – with NINE overseas construction projects currently under way. The Haverhill-based cleanroom installation experts have made a concerted effort to export their innovative and unique British inte
20/08/2024
Plans build new homes in the village of Easington Lane have been approved. Sunderland City Council planning and highways committee approved detailed plans submitted by Bellway North East for a new development of 135 homes on the 12-acre site to the south of Murton Lane, subject to a planning agreem
20/08/2024
Building work has commenced on a new housing development in Castleford. Persimmon's Pinewood Grange will deliver 201 new homes, including a mix of two to four bedroom houses and apartments. A key feature of the development is its commitment to environmental sustainability delivering a 10% biodiver
20/08/2024
Construction work has started on Your Housing Group's new Wigan Foyer in partnership with Hargreaves Contract Limited. The new Wigan Foyer is set out to replace its existing Foyer in Wigan, Coops. The new three storey complex will include 38 apartments, as well as teaching and studio facilities, me
20/08/2024
Hertsmere Council has approved plans for 186 new homes at Lyndhurst Farm in Borehamwood. The approval mirrors the government's announcement last month that 'low quality' green belt land, also known as the grey belt, will be made available to enable new homes to be built. The Lyndhurst Farm site is
20/08/2024
Galliford Try's Building East Midlands business partnered with client ESPO to volunteer at Willow Bank School in Leicester to renovate the school's existing fence. Members of the Galliford Try team who have been working on a new £5m warehouse and headquarters expansion for ESPO, volunteered to repl
19/08/2024
Legal & General’s Suburban Build-to-Rent platform (LGSBTR) and Vistry Group have signed a £40 million deal to bring forward 147 new build-to-rent homes in Coventry. The homes form part of a larger development by Vistry in the Keresley suburb of northern Coventry, where Vistry is looking to build 55
19/08/2024
Keltbra has completed the sale of its Infrastructure Services Limited (KISL) business to EMK Capital, a pre-eminent global private equity firm. This strategic transaction supports Keltbray's focus on its core business areas while positioning KISL for continued growth under new ownership. EMK Capit
19/08/2024
New images have been unveiled to show what the inside of Darlington station will look like for passengers once its multi-million-pound revamp is complete. Work is underway on the £140 million project to transform rail travel across the North East through a major regeneration of the East Coast Main
19/08/2024
A £2.95 million repair scheme to protect Filey’s sea wall from future erosion is to begin next month. North Yorkshire Council has secured a grant from the Environment Agency to carry out the project, which aims to ensure the sea defence remains viable for the next 50 years. The scheme will cover a
19/08/2024
Galliford Try, in partnership with Severn Trent, is in the last stages of the Stroud Sewer Strategy project. This critical project, in construction for the past two years, aims to control and significantly reduce flood risk within the Stroud Five Valleys area, and and includes installing four miles
19/08/2024
Following the release of the ‘Training in the Scaffolding Industry: Report 2024,’ National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) are analysing the detailed findings to understand the implications for the industry. NASC and the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) are committ
19/08/2024
Galliford Try’s Facilities Management (GTFM) business has scooped a place on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Construction & Asset Upgrade and Reinvestment Works of not-for-profit housing group, Orbit. The housing group, which manages 47,000 homes across the Midlands, East and South of Eng
19/08/2024
Stanmore Quality Services (SQS), is taking delivery of 25 new Isuzu N75.150(E) trucks, ordered after the business was impressed by the first of the manufacturer’s 7.5-tonners acquired in early 2023. The new trucks are set to replace older vehicles from another manufacturer in SQS’s 40-strong 7.5-to
19/08/2024
Manchester City Council has launched a consultation around the transformational proposals being developed for Holt Town. Holt Town presents an opportunity to create a new town within the city, developing 74acres (30ha) of underused, brownfield land that has the potential to deliver thousands of new
19/08/2024
A £100 million scheme to deliver hundreds of new council houses across County Durham has taken a major step forward, with the appointment of a delivery partner. Durham County Council is planning to provide 500 properties, a mix of bungalows and houses that will be truly affordable and let on secure
16/08/2024
Southern Water has appointed CMDP+, a joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment, to shape and deliver its next strategic asset upgrade programme. The award is for an initial seven-year term worth at least £500 million to Costain, with an option to extend by up to five years. CMDP+ has succes
16/08/2024
Yondr Group has secured plans for a third building on its London campus in Slough. Located on the site of a former paint factory, the new data centre will follow the first facility which was completed in July and the second currently under construction. It will be part of Yondr’s proposed 100+MW ca
16/08/2024
Glacier Energy has acquired Francis Brown, a long established, well-respected Teesside fabrication business. Established in 1903, Francis Brown is a leader in the manufacture of pressure vessels and structural fabrications. The move strengthens and broadens Glacier Energy's UK manufacturing capabil
16/08/2024
Construction consultancy EDGE is assisting Mitchells & Butlers in implementing a major solar energy initiative across the UK, aiming to save energy equivalent to powering 500 homes. EDGE is delivering quantity surveying and project management for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels at more
16/08/2024
Travelodge exchanged contracts for two new hotels to be developed in Skegness and Harwich, with construction on both developments having also commenced on site. The hotels are being developed by Burney Group and constructed by Faircloth Construction Ltd. The new 80-bed Travelodge hotel in Skegne
16/08/2024
Southern Water has signed contracts with eight companies as part of two new Capital Delivery Frameworks. The partners will now carry out work under either the 'Strategic Delivery Partner' or 'Infrastructure Low Complexity Delivery Route' frameworks. Those in the former group will be responsible
16/08/2024
British Gas has partnered with NatWest, Places for People, Sero, and Tallarna in a consortium focused on transforming the retrofitting of social housing. The trial, which will be desktop piloted on 1,000 homes owned by Places for People, will see a new financial model look to quantify the environme
16/08/2024
Southern Water has completed an improvement project at Boldre Wastewater Treatment Works (WTW) to help improve the water quality. The project at the site near Lymington which was carried out by GTb, a joint venture between Galliford Try Environment and Binnies UK Ltd, has involved the installation
15/08/2024
Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Willmott Dixon to develop a new leisure centre in Clipstone Park, Leighton Buzzard, in a contract worth £31.5 million. The company will start construction of the Leighton Leisure and Community Centre in October 2024, with Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre remainin
15/08/2024
Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering has scooped an £8 million contract to deliver the latest phase of public realm improvements in the historic Market Town of Waltham Cross. Waltham Cross, located on the southern edge of Hertfordshire in the Borough of Broxbourne, near junction 25 of the M25, is know
15/08/2024
Galliford Try's Facilities Management (GTFM) Small Works team has been appointed to the Pagabo Small Works Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework. The framework has delivered more than £100 million worth of projects to date, facilitating numerous minor projects across the UK. It will cover a wid
15/08/2024
Norwich City Council seeking to appoint an organisation or lead partner to take over the running of The Halls. Its iconic cultural complex is currently undergoing a major £5 million renovation project. The council hopes this approach will enable a new, exciting and coherent vision to be developed
15/08/2024
Construction work is underway on the Long Stratton bypass. South Norfolk Council and Long Stratton residents have campaigned and lobbied government for a bypass for decades and now, at last, the scheme that will cut congestion and support the local economy for many years to come is becoming a reali
15/08/2024
HS2 has moved a 1,600 tonne steel and concrete bridge into place in Saltley, Birmingham in just five hours. The new Aston Church Road bridge, which is 84 metres long and 21 metres wide, was moved over the existing Birmingham to Derby railway line. It will also sit above the new HS2 tracks as high s
15/08/2024
Planning consultancy DPP has made key promotions at its offices in Cardiff, Leeds and Newcastle. Tom Molyneux Wright, Principal Planner at DPP's Cardiff office, has been promoted to Associate Director, as has Oliver Corbett, who will be stepping up as Associate Director at its Leeds office. Assista
15/08/2024
Kier, Anglian Water and Clancy have announced that they will extend their partnership for another five years to deliver essential repair services and enhance water infrastructure throughout East Anglia. The alliance continues a nine-year relationship between the three companies. The Integrated Mai
14/08/2024
Essar Energy Transition (EET), through its subsidiary EET Property Limited, has secured Thornton Science Park under a sale and purchase agreement. This acquisition is a key step in EET's strategy to establish a leading energy transition hub in Europe, reinforcing its commitment to driving the ener
14/08/2024
Thames Water has appointed Costain to upgrade strategic treatment assets in Markyate and Brickendon in Hertfordshire. The award, totalling £6.6 million across the two sites, relates to Thames Water's upgrade of wastewater treatment assets as part of its Wastewater Asset Assurance Programme (WAAP).
14/08/2024
Plans submitted by Peel Waters for a 108,553 sq ft new logistics and industrial development in Salford have been given the go-ahead. Located off Liverpool Road in Eccles, Salford; the approved scheme will completely transform and redevelop the current brownfield site, which has previously been used
14/08/2024
Trebor has appointed Glencar to deliver a 335,000 sq. ft distribution centre in Crewe. The highly sustainable development is the first instruction to be received by Glencar from Trebor and is situated in the heart of Crewe’s well established commercial area. This development represents a significa
14/08/2024
Nearly £300,000 in developer funding has been secured for sports facilities and community spaces in South Gloucestershire. Sports facilities and public open spaces across South Gloucestershire will be receiving a total of £295,899.47 for new provisions and improvements thanks to developer funding s
14/08/2024
Thames Water’s Oxfordshire reservoir project is set to create jobs and stimulate the local economy. The construction of a proposed new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, that will secure the water supply of 15 million people, could support around 1,000 jobs. Forecasts show that around 930 con
14/08/2024
Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland has unveiled its new 180,000 sq.ft hire facility in West London, Victory Park North, Wembley. Strategically located less than 11 miles from Central London, it offers convenient connectivity for customers across London and the South East. This one-stop facility brings
14/08/2024
Utilita has signed a wholesale services agreement with EDF Wholesale Market Services, a division of EDF in the UK. This exclusive multi-year agreement provides Utilita with a route to market service, enabling them to meet the electricity and gas requirements of their retail business and offer com
14/08/2024
Southern Construction Framework (SCF) has chosen Mace and Corstorphine & Wright to deliver its second generation Consult framework. The suppliers can be appointed by any public sector body to deliver all project, property and asset consultancy services. The new generation SCF Consult expands on th
14/08/2024
RedSky has proudly announced its achievement of the ISO 27001:2022 certification, underscoring its commitment to maintaining the highest data protection and security management standards for Construction. This Certification is a testament to the company’s dedication to safeguarding its information
13/08/2024
Bellway has completed a land deal on Golbourne Road in Winwick, with planning consent granted by Warrington Borough Council for 153 family homes. The site, which is 15 acres in size, was formerly privately owned farmland. With build due to start by the end of the month, the land will be transforme
13/08/2024
Lovell Partnerships is to start building over 300 new homes on a brownfield site in Newark, Nottinghamshire with contracts now complete following the approval of reserved matters by Newark and Sherwood District Council. Alongside public space, complete with a children's playground and extensive tr
13/08/2024
Construction firm GRAHAM has scooped the 'Southern Trenches Interim Membrane' (STIM) project at the Low-Level Waste Repository (LLWR) in Cumbria for client Nuclear Waste Services. The four-year contract is for work on the Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane (STIM) which will involve placing a new
13/08/2024
Final plans are being developed for new cycleways in Newcastle town centre. The new cycleways will provide continuity from existing routes and link to Keele University and Stoke-on-Trent railway station. The scheme will complete the route from the A52 George Street into the town centre, with the n
13/08/2024
Muse has been selected as the delivery and investment partner that will work with Manchester City Council to deliver the investment in Wythenshawe town centre. The procurement exercise began in October 2023 to find a private sector partner that could invest and develop Civic at scale to meet the re
13/08/2024
Eric Wright Construction has commenced work on site at Rumworth School in Bolton. The works will increase capacity and improve resources for group activities at the outstanding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school. Based on Armadale Rd in Bolton, Rumworth School provides educa
13/08/2024
Glencar has completed work on a Mid-Box scheme for Vengrove in Birmingham. The project involved the construction of one unit subdivided by a 1 hour firewall to create two lettable spaces of 42,000 and 58,000 sq. ft at Erdington Industrial Park in Birmingham for investment management and advisory fi
13/08/2024
We are proud to announce that Bentonite MS has been awarded the esteemed Constructionline Gold Membership as of 6th August 2024. This accolade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in the manufacture and supply of bentonite products across the UK. Constructionline Gold Members
13/08/2024
Kier is partnering with the 'UK's Chief Youth Officer', Jack Parsons, on International Youth Day to motivate and inspire the next generation about careers in construction. The partnership sees Jack and Youth Media’s (part of Youth Group) successful content format, 'Circle', bringing together five i
13/08/2024
Balfour Beatty VINCI on behalf of HS2 has moved a 1,600 tonne steel and concrete bridge into place in Saltley, Birmingham in just five hours. The new Aston Church Road bridge, which is 84 metres long and 21 metres wide, was moved over the existing Birmingham to Derby railway line. It will also sit
12/08/2024
Contractor Bouygues UK has been appointed to develop Stanmore College, a further education college in Harrow, under the CF21 Framework. The firm was chosen by the Department for Education. The college will be funded by the DfE’s Further Education Improvement Programme. Bouygues UK will be reconf
12/08/2024
Birmingham City Council has retrofitted around 550 homes identified as part of a scheme to make council homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient. The project is part of plans to retrofit over 2,000 properties by September 2025, part funded by the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. Energy
12/08/2024
Housebuilder Homes by Esh, has brought forward a development of 41 energy efficient homes in Trimdon Village. The Bluebell Gardens development features a mix of three- and four-bedroom detached homes and two-bedroom terraced bungalows, with nine house types providing a range of choice for potential
12/08/2024
Southern Construction Framework (SCF) has launched its second generation Consult framework. Global programme and project delivery consultant and construction expert Mace and AJ 100 Top 15 architectural practice Corstorphine & Wright have secured positions on the latest generation SCF Consult framew
12/08/2024
The Leeds PIPES heat network has gained international recognition as a international exemplar for city-wide heating systems, following a visit from the Canada-based Boltzmann Institute. The delegation attended as part of a pan-European “study tour”, to gain crucial insights to aid in the expansion
12/08/2024
Avant Homes is to deliver over 100 new houses in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, after being granted planning permission for a £29 million multi-tenure development. Called Lawrence Point, and located on Lynncroft, the development will comprise a mix of two, three, four and five bedroom homes. It will f
12/08/2024
The Blackheath Tunnel reopened on today, 12 August, following a 10-week closure as part of a £10 million programme of essential repairs. With the tunnel open Southeastern will resume its normal timetable, running four trains per hour between Dartford and Cannon Street via Charlton, Blackheath, and
12/08/2024
Housebuilder Story Homes has made a £10,000 donation to the Alnwick Young People's Association, allowing necessary improvement works to be carried out to the Alnwick Freeriders Bike Track. As the bike track is near Story Homes' Riverbrook Gardens development in Alnwick, and is such an important ame
12/08/2024
With over 30 years of experience in providing bespoke security solutions across various sectors, Bradbury Group continues to set the standard for high-quality security doors. Their ClassicAL range of
12/08/2024
When leading UK leisure centre The Stour Centre, in Ashford, Kent, needed an air source heat pump enclosure as part of an eco-friendly renovation, Sound Planning was happy to help. The popular facility is the borough's flagship leisure centre, offering fitness classes, a huge gym and various activi
09/08/2024
Plans have been submitted for a new office, security and small passenger handling building at Blackpool Airport. The plans were put forward to Fylde Council. The new offices would be built immediately behind the current buildings at the entrance to the airport off Squires Gate Lane. The plans are
09/08/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction is bringing its Knowledge Quad back to Salford as part of the latest large scale residential scheme it is delivering for the developer English Cities Fund (ECF) in the city. The Knowledge Quad is a multi-purpose training and learning facility located within a live Morgan
09/08/2024
The Island Quarter's latest phase has progressed significantly with construction work complete at Winfield Court, the site's 693-bed student accommodation phase. With construction work now concluded by Bowmer+Kirkland, Fresh will be managing the student scheme on behalf of The Conygar Investment Co
09/08/2024
Warden Construction has started building work on a £1.7 million expansion of a youth centre in Blackpool. The state-of-the-art centre is being developed on Gorton Street in the Talbot and Brunswick area of the town. The existing outdated facility has been demolished and is being replaced with a si
09/08/2024
Darlington Borough Council has approved plans for a new government office development on Brunswick Street. The application to build a five-storey, 10,000 square metres government hub, put forward by the Government Property Agency (GPA), was approved by the council on Wednesday. 7 August. The new o
09/08/2024
A lead contractor has been appointed to develop a new community in Eastleigh Borough. One Horton Heath, in the east of the Borough and bordered by West End, Hedge End and Fair Oak, will provide around 2,500 high quality homes, together with a local centre, a primary school and sports fields, three
09/08/2024
Plans have been submitted for a state-of-the-art digital zone at Teesside Airport. The new 5G-enabled 'Digital Test Bed' will see a private network cover a large stretch of Teesside Airport’s north side to help carry out a wide range of trade, goods movements, and digital processes. Now plans to p
09/08/2024
The Classic Barn Company is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest video showcasing a luxurious two bay room above an oak framed garage with a balcony. The video gives viewers a virtual tour of this stunning addition to their line of high-quality, custom-designed barns and outbuildings. The
08/08/2024
Esh Construction has completed extensive refurbishments on Dunedin House, transforming it into the new headquarters for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. The Council acquired Dunedin House, situated in Teesdale Business Park in North Thornaby, in September 2021 and it has since undergone a major pr
08/08/2024
Costain has scooped a multimillion-pound front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract by bp for a new hydrogen pipeline network in the Teesside area. Costain’s multi-disciplinary in-house engineering team will deliver the FEED to enable the construction for a new, 31km onshore pipeline distri
08/08/2024
Glencar has completed a project to renovate four railway arches situated on America Street, Southwark for new customer The Arch Company. The scope of works encompassed demolition, groundworks, fire rated façade installation, waterproofing, a new substation and extensive sustainable fit-out. Commen
08/08/2024
Eric Wright Construction has commenced work on a £22 million college building for Seashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, which will deliver specialist education facilities for students aged 16-25. The new building for Royal College Manchester is made up of a reception and specialist classrooms
08/08/2024
Network Rail is to invest £4.5 million to safeguard the Cumbrian coast line against climate change by upgrading Eskmeals viaduct. The multi million pound project will see hardwood timber beams replaced with material which will double the life expectancy from 25 to 50 years, improving the structure
08/08/2024
Bouygues UK has commenced works to transform an old Debenhams store in Carmarthen into a state-of-the-art health, wellbeing, educational and leisure hub that will include a high-spec family entertainment centre. As lead contractor on the project, Bouygues UK is working closely with Carmarthenshire
08/08/2024
Italy has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing fossil fuel generation with renewable energy sources for the first time. Solar and wind power contributed to a 14.6% increase in electricity production compared to the previous year. While hydropower played a role, solar PV accounted for the m
08/08/2024
Galliford Try has started work to redevelop Merrist Wood College and University Centre, on behalf of education and training group Activate Learning, and the Department for Education. The £21 million project will see new state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities created including two new tea
08/08/2024
Thames Water started a trial to test the clay conditions on land south of Hanney Road, at Cow Common, where a new reservoir is proposed to be built. The reservoir, known as SESRO (South East Strategic Reservoir Option), is a nationally significant infrastructure project that would guarantee the wa
08/08/2024
Construction of the new Aseptic Pharmacy and Sterile Service Department at University Hospital Southampton has hit a significant milestone. A 'topping out' ceremony was held to celebrate the building reaching its highest point, marking a key step forward as the project moves closer to its schedule
07/08/2024
Winvic Construction has commenced work on the third project awarded to it under the Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) highways framework contract. Work has begun on major improvements as part of a planned five-month reconstruction exercise to fully-rebuild Dysart Road in Grantham, Lincolnshire, inc
07/08/2024
Vistry Group has teamed up with Anchor in a £19 million deal to develop 77 apartments to Edwalton. Work to build the much-needed facilities, including thoughtfully designed and equipped apartments with access to communal areas, set in beautiful landscaping, will start imminently. This new develop
07/08/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction has reached a major milestone in the development of Nottinghamshire County Council's new low-carbon, all-electric office by completing the topping out of the three-story steel frame structure. On track for completion in early 2025, the new office will house the council’s
07/08/2024
Jansons has acquired two South-East business parks for industrial redevelopment delivering a pipeline of £100 million GDV and 300,000 sq.ft. Kingsmead Business Park is a 7.5 acre site currently consisting of 142,610 sq ft of offices and is 40% occupied. The second acquisition is a Thames Valley o
07/08/2024
Essential railway maintenance will begin in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire regions on Saturday, 17 August, and will extend until the early hours of Saturday, 24 August. Network Rail’s teams will be working around the clock at multiple locations, renewing track and drainage rat Lawrence Hill
07/08/2024
Go Geothermal has entered into a new partnership with Midea Cooling & Heating (UK & Ireland) to become stock holding distributors of Midea heat pump products. We will distribute the complete Midea heat pump product range as well as support customers through their solution knowledge and technical ca
07/08/2024
We are a leading provider of water for all types of Events and Festivals. We supply clean and safe drinking water and pride ourselves on using equipment that is up to the BS8551 standard and have a full dedicated team of people to ensure your Event or Festival water needs go without a hitch. Whe
07/08/2024
GJWisdom & Co's latest online auction, which showcases a selection of assets from a prominent Concrete & Aggregate Company, is ending soon. The auction will close at 11am on Thursday, August 8, 2024. It includes the company's entire fleet of vehicles, on-site machinery, and various other assets.
07/08/2024
The UK is behind schedule on its plan to reduce carbon emissions by 2030, according to a new report. This means we need to act fast to catch up and build a cleaner future. The report says we need to build a lot more solar panels, wind farms, and electric vehicle charging stations. It also suggest
07/08/2024
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson has appointed a new Managing Director to its South West division. The South West team welcomed Charlie Joseph as their new Managing Director following her time as Sales and Marketing Director for the Chiltern division. With more than 16 years experience in the house bu
06/08/2024
Galliford Try has been appointed to build the new Woodlands Academy, a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) school in Scarborough. Woodlands Academy's aim is to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century and the design of the new school supports the different learning appro
06/08/2024
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board has appointed Willmott Dixon to develop a new £20 million mental health unit in Bristol. It will be able to support up to 10 patients at any time, with the building specifically intended for those whose needs cannot be met b
06/08/2024
Construction materials group GRS has opened a new regional office in Suffolk to support the housebuilding and energy infrastructure boom in the East of England. Bury St Edmunds is the new regional base for GRS as the firm looks to grow its supply of construction aggregates made from recovered waste
06/08/2024
Balfour Beatty has scooped a £185 million contract by Transport Scotland to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy in the Scottish Highlands, approximately 21 kilometres (13 miles) south of Inverness. As part of the contract, Balfour Beatty will upgrade 9.6 kilometres of single carriageway to dual ca
06/08/2024
Avant Homes has acquired a 15.37-acre site in Acklam and been granted planning to deliver a £38 million, 139 new home development. Called The Avenue and located off St David's Way, the development will comprise a mix of two-, three and four-bedroom practically designed, energy efficient homes. Wor
06/08/2024
Network Rail has announced that engineering track work on East Suffolk line is to commence this weekend. Engineers will be renewing over 1700 metres of track between Woodbridge and Westerfield junction over six days to improve passenger journeys and prepare the line to accommodate increased freight
06/08/2024
Staveley town's canal basin is set for a major transformation through the Staveley Town Deal, a £25 million government-funded initiative aimed at revitalising the area. A new, two-storey building is to be constructed adjacent to Staveley Canal, creating an attractive mixed use facility that will su
06/08/2024
Germany has achieved a historic milestone in its transition to clean energy. In the first half of 2024, the country generated a record-breaking 65% of its electricity from renewable sources, according to a report by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE). This impressive figure ma
06/08/2024
McLaren Construction has appointed Vince Lydon from Sir Robert McAlpine as Managing Director to lead its new Construction Management and Specialist Projects division, focused on large scale real estate and public sector projects. Vince has more than 30 years' experience in the construction manageme
06/08/2024
Galliford Try has appointed Tristan Mitchell as Assistant Head of Operations for Galliford Try's Facilities Management (GTFM) business. Tristan originally joined the business in 2003 working in the Infrastructure and Building businesses before moving to Galliford Try Facilities Management as a Fac
05/08/2024
Glencar has completed construction of a new 240,000 sq. ft. multi-user warehouse for Peel Ports at their Alexandra Dock development at the Port of Liverpool. The development, which took 12 months to build and was designed by leading Architects Chetwoods is the equivalent in length to five full size
05/08/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction has started works on a new Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station at Middlemore Lane, Walsall. The project is a part of Walsall Council's strategy to modernise and enhance waste management services within the area. The new facilities will play a cruc
05/08/2024
Housebuilder honey is to develop 54 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes in Waverley, Rotherham, after being granted planning permission for a £15.5 million development. Called Homes by honey at Waverley, the development is located on the former Orgreave Colliery & Coking site off Rivelin Way.
05/08/2024
South Liverpool Homes has been granted planning permission for a major redevelopment project in Speke. Its development will rejuvenate dormant sites in and around South Parade, Conleach Road, Conleach Crescent, Dam Wood Road, and Ganworth Road after it recently received planning permission from Liv
05/08/2024
Improvement work has been completed on London's Barnes Bridge. Passenger trains are running again over Barnes Bridge, following a six-day closure of the Hounslow Loop line between Kew Bridge and Barnes. During the closure, Network Rail's engineers replaced all 48 wooden wheel timbers, which are th
05/08/2024
A new £5.5 million bus interchange, designed by BDP and operated by Transport for Wales, has opened in Cardiff. The centralised bus facility located next to Cardiff Central Railway Station creates a sustainable travel gateway to Cardiff, providing improved connections to the area by integrating bus
05/08/2024
A housing advice charity is ready to add soundproofed rooms to its facility in Loughborough after winning building materials in a national competition. The Bridge (East Midlands) is the latest winner in Selco Builders Warehouse’s Community Heroes campaign, scooping £500 worth of building materials.
05/08/2024
Plans have been put forward to develop a new sixth form centre at Telford College. In 2023, Telford & Wrekin Council successfully secured government funding to deliver its 'Broadening Aspirations through Culture and Education' programme. This includes the renovation of former Addenbrooke House Cou
05/08/2024
Mace has been selected to project manage the delivery of the new Cambridge Children's Hospital. It will join the wider design team including Hawkins\Brown, White Arkitetker, Ramboll, MJ Medical and Edge, as the scheme progresses into technical design. The hospital brings together the unique offer
05/08/2024
GJWisdom & Co is excited to announce the launch of their latest online auction, which showcases a selection of assets from a prominent Concrete & Aggregate Company. This auction includes the company's entire fleet of vehicles, on-site machinery, and various other assets. In addition to the assets
02/08/2024
Pagabo has announced the launch of its latest procurement offering expected to be worth £90m, the Professional Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). There are two versions of the DPS, one covering 11 regions across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and another version covering Scotland. Now
02/08/2024
GRAHAM has announced the successful completion of beam installation works at Duckwood Bridge in Essex. The complex operation saw six steel girders lifted into place in pairs, using a 1000-tonne capacity crane. This operation entailed bolting together smaller beams mid-air before lifting the complet
02/08/2024
Holtec Britain has announced the successful completion of the first part of the UK Generic Design Assessment process (GDA) for its SMR-300 nuclear reactor. The GDA process is intended to provide confidence to the UK government that the proposed reactor embodiment is capable of being constructed, o
02/08/2024
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the best construction trainees and apprentices from across the UK set to compete at this year's SkillBuild 2024 Regional Qualifiers. SkillBuild, delivered by the CITB, is a prestigious showcase for construction talent as the largest and
02/08/2024
Specialist engineering consultancy Hexa has announced the appointment of a new director to help drive forward growth in its Leeds office. Dominic Ginty joins the team with more than two decades of experience at BWB Consulting, where he rose through the ranks from a senior engineer to director, and
02/08/2024
H+H UK has announced the appointment of Steve Chesney as the new Managing Director of their UK business. From September 2024, Chesney will take over the role from Calum Forsyth who will remain involved with the business, taking up the role of non-executive chairman. Steve joins H+H with over twent
01/08/2024
The Welsh Government has selected Kier to build a multi-million pound Border Control Post (BCP) facility at Holyhead in North Wales, updating a hugely important link between Ireland and the UK and supporting around 700 local jobs on Anglesey. The facility will streamline the inspection of EU goods
01/08/2024
Castle Green Homes has taken a significant step towards the construction of new houses in Colwyn Bay with the recent acquisition of land that was formerly part of Rydal Penrhos School. The homebuilder announced plans to develop the site back in 2021 when it held a public consultation ahead of a pla
01/08/2024
GMI Construction Group has launched its Construction Cares programmes, bringing all its community, employability and wellbeing projects under one banner. Led by GMI's Responsible Business Team, Construction Cares will deliver and support a range of activities in the North East, North West, Yorkshir
01/08/2024
The Civil Service Hub, a £100 million project covering 215,000 square feet and situated on King Street near the Blackpool North train station, has reached its peak height. The seven-storey building is being delivered by Blackpool Council, alongside nationwide placemaker, Muse, and main contractor V
01/08/2024
Morgan Sindall has been selected by Blackpool Council as the main contractor on a pre-contract services agreement to build a new £65m state-of-the-art education campus in the town centre. The appointment follows a competitive tendering process through the Pagabo Framework. The Multiversity mixed-us
01/08/2024
Work has commenced to build a footbridge over the railway at Lostwithiel station in Cornwall for the first time in more than 50 years. A temporary bridge is being built to improve access and safety and will bring benefits to the community as quickly as possible while plans for a permanent bridge a
01/08/2024
Swansea Council has chosen a preferred developer and operator for a new hotel to be built on land which had been temporarily landscaped between Swansea Arena and the LC. The council will soon hold detailed discussions with the preferred developer and operator, which works with a number of leading w
01/08/2024
Galliford Try has appointed Glennan Blackmore s the new Managing Director of its Infrastructure business unit, covering National Highways, Local Authorities and Major Projects. In his new role, Glennan will be responsible for increasing Galliford Try's market share in existing markets and progressi
01/08/2024
A new partnership has been formed between affordable homes provider Platform Housing Group and developer HarperCrewe, which will provide an opportunity for local people to both buy and rent in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire. The first homes from HarperCrewe’s latest development off Spire Road wer
01/08/2024
Work on a new residential care scheme designed to promote and maximise independent living has been completed in London, providing 70 new homes and tackling the wider housing crisis in the area. Reardon Court in Enfield, located on the site of a former care home in Cosgrove Close, has been designed
