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20/12/2024
Norwich City Council has acquired the Anglia Square Shopping Centre, paving the way for a transformative redevelopment of the prominent city site.
This marks a key milestone in the Council's plan to rejuvenate the area, creating a vibrant hub with approximately 1,100 new homes, business opportunit
20/12/2024
SSE Energy Solutions (SSE), has signed an agreement to collaborate with Darlington Borough Council (DBC) to support the development of a town-wide heat network.
While the project is in the early stages of development, SSE's current plans include constructing an Energy Centre containing large air so
20/12/2024
Hubexo has opened its new UK and Ireland office, located next to the iconic Blackfriars Bridge in central London.
The new office will serve as a dynamic base for Hubexo's teams across its UKI products, including Glenigan and NBS, as well as global Hubexo colleagues. The centrally located space will
20/12/2024
Six social housing residents in Exeter have become the first in the UK to move into homes with no energy bills for at least five years, thanks to Octopus Energy's 'Zero Bills' initiative.
The homes, located in the Nexa Fields development, are powered by cutting-edge green technology, including heat
20/12/2024
South Cambridgeshire District Council has granted planning permission for up to 4,500 new homes at Waterbeach, marking a major step in the development of the area into a new town.
The outline permission, issued to RLW Estates, includes plans for housing as well as business, retail, community, leisu
20/12/2024
A joint venture between Siemens Mobility and Costain is set to be awarded a major contract to deliver high-voltage (HV) power supply systems for HS2, the high-speed rail project connecting London to the West Midlands.
The contract covers the entire 225km route and represents a significant mileston
19/12/2024
Norwich City Council has approved plans to install over 600 solar panels on the roof of Riverside Leisure Centre, marking a significant step towards reducing the building's energy costs and carbon footprint.
Set to be installed in early 2024, the solar panels are expected to cut the leisure centre’
19/12/2024
The latest images of the transformational Stockton Waterfront urban park have been revealed, marking one year since work began on the project.
Led by Esh Construction and commissioned by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, the development is a cornerstone of the Council’s 25-year vision to reshape th
19/12/2024
Caddick has reached a major milestone in the construction of Ark 42, a 42,594 sq ft speculative industrial and logistics development at Trafford Park Road, with the steel frame structure now complete.
Commissioned by Trebor Developments on behalf of The Prudential Assurance Company and M&G Real Est
19/12/2024
Skanska has reached a major milestone on the M42 Junction 6 scheme near Birmingham, opening the A4545 link road and the new motorway junction 5a to traffic for the first time on Wednesday, December 18.
The new 2.4km dual carriageway, part of a three-year project for National Highways, aims to allev
19/12/2024
Construction on the first of Millom's four Town Deal projects is set to begin in early January, with enabling works for the all-weather pitch scheduled to start on Monday, January 6. The refurbishment is expected to take approximately 12 weeks to complete.
Cumberland Council has appointed Thomas Ar
19/12/2024
Are you an SME looking to invest in employee training without breaking the bank?
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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has created this initiative to help businesses
19/12/2024
Chemique Adhesives, a leading UK manufacturer of high-performance industrial adhesives and adhesive application equipment, has recently introduced a new low-hazard, moisture-curing, one-component pedestal adhesive to its Polyped access flooring range.
Polyped 3370 is a phthalate-free, single part p
18/12/2024
Work has officially begun on redeveloping derelict railway arches on Norton Street in Salford, part of Greater Manchester's evolving Greengate area.
The arches will be transformed into vibrant spaces for food, drink, leisure and retail businesses.
The scheme is a key component of Project 1000, Th
18/12/2024
Aston Villa Football Club has announced a regeneration project at Villa Park, combining the club's 150-year heritage with cutting-edge facilities to redefine the matchday experience.
Set to launch by Christmas 2025, the development will feature The Warehouse, a state-of-the-art multi-use venue pois
18/12/2024
Pupils, parents, and community stakeholders gathered this week at Pilgrims' Way Primary School in Canterbury for a steel signing ceremony, celebrating progress on the construction of a state-of-the-art, sustainable new school building.
The multi-million project, delivered by Morgan Sindall Construc
18/12/2024
Warwick District Council has secured a £75,000 grant from HS2's Community & Environment Fund (CEF) to support the redevelopment of Abbey Fields Swimming Pool in Kenilworth.
The funding will enhance landscaping and external groundworks as part of the wider multi-million-pound investment in the town
18/12/2024
The £37million resilience project on the Devon cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe is now complete.
Funded by the Department for Transport, the project is part of the South West Rail Resilience Programme, aimed at improving the reliability of the vital rail connection between Exeter and Newton Abbo
18/12/2024
The transformation of Buxton town centre has taken a major step forward as High Peak Borough Council's Executive appoints Capital&Centric as the development partner for the Revitalising Buxton project.
This paves the way for the £100 million-plus redevelopment of The Springs shopping centre, Spring
18/12/2024
Architecture Unknown is set to expand its team as it tackles a growing portfolio of projects heading into 2025.
The firm has welcomed Alice Allen as an Architectural Assistant. Alice will contribute to projects across the North of England, including the Wibsey Community Gardens initiative.
Alice r
18/12/2024
Balfour Beatty has scooped a major contract by Prysmian to install 68 kilometres of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) land cables between Fraisthorpe Sands and Drax in Yorkshire, England.
The project also includes an additional kilometre of HVDC land cable at Peterhead, Scotland.
The contract is
18/12/2024
Warwick District Council has given the green light to the Priory Pools Community Centre, a project that will create a dedicated space for residents of the Packmores Estate and surrounding areas.
The approval marks the success of a long-standing campaign led by the local community, including the Pac
18/12/2024
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17/12/2024
Construction has begun on a regeneration project in Staveley town centre, near Chesterfield, as part of the Chesterfield Borough Council's Staveley 21 initiative.
Funded by the Staveley Town Deal, the project aims to revitalise the high street, enhance the market square, and construct a new landma
17/12/2024
Equans has announced the expansion of its digital services in the UK under the Equans Digital brand, uniting a range of cutting-edge solutions to address the evolving demands of customers and a rapidly changing technological landscape.
Equans Digital offers stand-alone services or integrated soluti
17/12/2024
The final phase of the Buchan Street development in Cambridge is now complete, with tenants preparing to move into their new council homes.
Local councillors and the Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP) celebrated this milestone, highlighting its impact on the King's Hedges ward and the broader
17/12/2024
Blackpool Council has announced plans to appoint new commercial marketing agents to promote the Blackpool Central site to international leisure investors, aiming to attract fresh investment for the high-profile location.
The move signals the termination of the previous agreement with developer Nika
17/12/2024
Work is underway on a project to provide new homes for individuals facing homelessness in Harlow.
Housebuilder The Hill Group, in collaboration with Harlow Council, is delivering eight purpose-built SoloHaus homes to address urgent housing needs.
The initiative is part of the Harlow Regeneration P
17/12/2024
Tata Steel UK and JCB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of low CO2 (green) steel.
Under the agreement, Tata Steel will supply the British construction equipment manufacturer with green steel from Port Talbot after completing its transformation plans. JCB, which maintai
17/12/2024
Luton Town Football Club has received the green light from Luton Borough Council to proceed with its plans for a new 25,000-capacity stadium at Power Court.
The decision, made by the Council's planning committee, marks a significant milestone in the club's efforts to deliver a state-of-the-art ven
17/12/2024
Balfour Beatty VINCI has completed the initial phase of work on a bridge that will carry the HS2 high-speed railway over the M42 motorway near Birmingham.
The milestone was achieved after two weekend motorway closures, during which engineers worked around the clock to remove existing concrete found
17/12/2024
The construction industry has long been perceived as a male-dominated sector, but professionals like Catherine Storer, Director of Essential Site Skills (ESS), are reshaping the narrative.
From spearheading groundbreaking projects to advocating for diversity, Catherine's journey is a testament to
17/12/2024
Homebuilder Anwyl has promoted Lauren Humphreys to its newly created role of Head of Human Resources. Lauren, who has served as the company's HR and Culture Manager for nearly three years, brings a wealth of experience to the position.
Based in Ewloe, Anwyl has recognised Lauren's contributions and
16/12/2024
Preparatory work has officially begun for the construction of a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at St Margaret's Hospital in Epping, as part of The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust's (PAHT) efforts to improve access to diagnostic tests closer to patients’ homes.
PAHT has appointed Morgan
16/12/2024
The City of London Corporation's Planning Applications-Sub Committee has approved the plans for what will become the City’s tallest tower, 1 Undershaft.
Standing at 309.6 metres (74 storeys), the office tower is set to become a prominent feature in the Square Mile's skyline, nestled between the ic
16/12/2024
Nottingham City Council has submitted a £3.4 million funding application to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to continue the demolition of the former Broad Marsh shopping centre, advancing plans to revitalise the site.
The funding request will be considered during an EMCCA Board
16/12/2024
Network Rail has announced plans for to refurbish the historic footbridge at Ravenglass station on the Cumbrian Coast Line.
Originally built in 1849, the beloved structure was initially slated for minor repairs this autumn, but engineers determined that its condition required a more extensive rest
16/12/2024
Henry Boot has announced the formation of Origin, a new UK-focused industrial and logistics (I&L) platform created in partnership with Feldberg Capital, a specialist in scaling sustainability-driven real estate ventures in high-growth sectors. Origin will focus on developing next-generation, ESG-com
16/12/2024
National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is delighted to be partnering with City & Guilds Training to offer Skills Bootcamps funding for scaffolding training. The partnership covers courses run in Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) centres, including Part 1 & 2, the Ad
16/12/2024
Being early adopters of new technologies is an integral part of the structure of Castle & Pryor. We continually invest in the latest innovative equipment to ensure that we are at the forefront of modern construction. We are one of the market leaders, making way for the implementation of automation i
16/12/2024
Trains are now running again between Newquay and Par in Cornwall following emergency repairs completed by Network Rail.
Engineers worked around the clock in difficult conditions to rebuild a retaining wall on an embankment near the Pontsmill viaduct. The wall had collapsed into the river below, dis
13/12/2024
Persimmon's Yorkshire division has acquired a 14.9-acre housing site in Market Weighton, paving the way for a new residential community.
Full planning permission for the development, located off Holme Road, was granted in late August 2024.
The development, named Bradley Park, will include 193 hom
13/12/2024
Galliford Try Building North West has celebrated the halfway milestone of the Bolton University Collegiate School (UCS) expansion project with a structure signing ceremony.
The event underscored the collaborative efforts behind the £17.6 million initiative to transform the school's facilities.
Th
13/12/2024
United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS), a subsidiary of United Living Group, has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract by Cadent, the UK's largest gas distribution network.
The project involves diverting a 600-metre section of the Alrewas to Ebstree high-pressure gas pipeline to enable
13/12/2024
McLaren Construction has announced the launch of a new Yorkshire & North East division, marking a strategic expansion to strengthen its presence across northern England.
The division, headquartered in Leeds city centre, is McLaren's sixth, complementing existing units in London & South, Regenerati
13/12/2024
North Wales Housing (NWH) has announced significant progress on its latest housing development in Caergeiliog, Ynys Môn.
The project, which includes 17 new homes, is designed to provide high-quality, sustainable housing with a mix of social and intermediate rental options.
A Range of Housing Opti
13/12/2024
Bristol City Council has announced the start of major construction work on Victoria Street aimed at improving accessibility and making the area more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly.
The project is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
The transformation will include several significant
13/12/2024
A playground in Scholes, East Leeds, has reopened following a refurbishment, part-funded by Emmerdale's Stakeholder Fund.
The playground, which serves as a key recreational space for local families, had not been updated in over 15 years, and the upgrades, completed on December 1, were welcomed by
13/12/2024
Brighton & Hove City Council has appointed Cheesmur Building Contractors to construct a groundbreaking net zero carbon youth centre in Knoll Park.
Work on the facility is set to begin this winter.
The new centre, purpose-designed to support young people and families, will double the capacity of e
13/12/2024
Ofgem has unveiled a series of planned improvements to the energy market aimed at giving consumers more flexibility and better support, especially for those struggling with debt.
Announced on Thursday, December 12, these changes include the potential for energy suppliers to offer low or no standin
13/12/2024
Persimmon Homes West Wales has recently handed over the keys to 20 new homes for affordable rent to Valleys to Coast, a local housing association, at its Michaels Grove and Morgans Walk sites in Llanharan.
The homes, 14 at Michaels Grove and six at Morgans Walk, will help ease pressure on local ho
12/12/2024
Plans for a state-of-the-art leisure centre in Trowbridge have taken a major step forward, with the Planning Committee granting conditional approval for the project on 11 December.
With planning permission secured, the next phase involves presenting the final plans to the Cabinet early next year. F
12/12/2024
United Living Group has announced that AFECO, a subsidiary of United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS), has been selected as a partner in United Utilities' £500 million minor works framework.
The framework supports the water company's AMP8 investment plans, which focus on enhancing water and w
12/12/2024
LNT Construction, a division of LNT Care Developments, has appointed Dudleys Consulting Engineers to support development planning and civil engineering for a series of new care home projects across the UK.
LNT Care Developments is the country's largest provider of carbon-zero, affordable, and high-
12/12/2024
Plans to revamp the Ipswich Regent Theatre and elevate the experience for all theatregoers have been approved by Ipswich Borough Council's planning department. The project will modernise the Grade II listed venue, with a focus on enhancing accessibility, preserving its historic charm, and improving
12/12/2024
The Hill Group has signed its first Build-to-Rent (BTR) forward funding agreement with Lloyds Living, marking a significant step in its expansion into the growing BTR market. This partnership will deliver 264 rental apartments in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, as part of a larger masterplan for 576 apart
12/12/2024
Somerset Council has announced the commencement of the next phases of the North Taunton Woolaway Regeneration project.
A ceremony held on December 10 at the Phase B site on Oxford Place brought together representatives from Somerset Council, Homes England, and Classic Builders to officially kicksta
12/12/2024
An essential transport infrastructure project designed to ease congestion and promote sustainable travel in Didcot and its surrounding villages has been granted planning permission.
The HIF1 Didcot and surrounding areas project received approval from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities
12/12/2024
Residents and staff at Greenfield, a Retirement Living scheme in Hull, are celebrating the completion of a significant refurbishment project, just in time for the festive season.
The £900,000 refurbishment was undertaken by Esh Construction, commissioned by registered social housing provider Rivers
12/12/2024
Building surveying and project management firm PMP has launched a graduate apprenticeship scheme at its Manchester office, aiming to address the talent shortage in the construction industry.
The Manchester programme follows the success of similar initiatives at PMP’s offices in Glasgow and Bristol.
12/12/2024
186 Property Solutions has strengthened its team with two senior hires to support its strategic growth plans.
The company, known for its expertise in refurbishing and renovating commercial properties, operates from its headquarters in Darlington, with an additional office in Berkshire serving the S
11/12/2024
A multi-million-pound investment plan has been revealed for the Harrogate Convention Centre, aiming to enhance its facilities, boost its competitiveness in the conference market and drive significant economic benefits for the region.
The proposed £7 million upgrade focuses on transforming the venue
11/12/2024
Costain is set to move into the execution phase of two major East Coast Cluster projects, solidifying its role in advancing carbon capture and storage initiatives on Teesside.
As a delivery partner, Costain will oversee the engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) of the Norther
11/12/2024
Planning approval has been granted for a £40 million transformation of the New Park Village estate, marking a major step in the redevelopment of council housing in the area.
The project will see the demolition of 205 outdated properties, including deck-access maisonettes on Ellerton Walk and bungal
11/12/2024
VINCI Building has erected the first of two WOLFF 355 B Luffing Jib Cranes at Sheffield Forgemasters' Brightside Lane site, marking a significant milestone in the £138 million project to construct a 13,800-square-metre facility for the UK's largest open-die forging press.
The WOLFF 355 B cranes, ma
11/12/2024
GMI Construction Group has once again achieved Gold accredited membership via The 5% Club's Employer Audit Scheme.
This marks the second consecutive year the company has been recognised for its investment in 'earn and learn' programmes, which include apprenticeships and workplace training opportun
11/12/2024
United Utilities has unveiled plans to partner with 30 construction firms based in or operating within the North West, marking a significant boost to the region's economy as part of the largest proposed investment in water and wastewater infrastructure in over a century.
The water company, pending
11/12/2024
Peel Waters has named construction firm GRAHAM as the delivery partner for the first phase of the Central Docks development, the largest brownfield site in Liverpool and a key part of the ambitious Liverpool Waters regeneration project.
Spanning over 10.5 hectares, Central Docks is set to become th
11/12/2024
Keyland Developments has sold its stake in Templegate Developments Limited to joint venture partner Evans Property Group for an undisclosed amount.
Templegate Developments Limited is the driving force behind Skelton Gate, a 170-acre site in Leeds Aire Valley, located east of Junction 45 on the M1.
11/12/2024
Wildheart Residential Management has appointed James Capper as its new Technical Director.
With recent changes in legislation through The Fire Safety Act of 2021 and Building Safety Act of 2022, James will prove instrumental in providing expert direction for ensuring building safety and compliance
11/12/2024
Suffolk's largest power station, Sizewell B, is back online and delivering zero-carbon electricity to the UK following a planned shutdown for upgrades and refuelling.
The nuclear reactor was taken offline seven weeks ago to allow engineers to complete a multi-million-pound improvement program. Duri
10/12/2024
Specialist engineering techniques are transforming the River Don's banks as Esh Construction is pushing forward with work on the £4.1 million public realm project at Rotherham Riverside.
The scheme, commissioned by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council through the YORhub YORcivil2 framework, is a
10/12/2024
Plans to replace the historic Grade II listed roof of the library and art gallery at Cornerstone in Kettering have taken a significant step forward.
North Northamptonshire Council has secured both planning permission and listed building consent for the project, paving the way for essential restora
10/12/2024
Network Rail's nine-month programme to upgrade the historic Ryde Pier structure on the Isle of Wight is at its halfway point, with significant progress reported.
The ambitious project aims to preserve the pier and improve rail connections between Ryde Pierhead and Ryde Esplanade, with train servic
10/12/2024
SITECH® UK & Ireland, an authorised dealer of Trimble® Civil Construction Field Systems, has partnered with Foxdown Construction Ltd.
This collaboration will see Foxdown Construction utilising technology on Vistry Group's Gateway development project in Bexhill-on-Sea in the South East of England.
10/12/2024
Sound Planning were asked to pick up where another consultant left off on a complex site adjacent to a partially abandoned maritime site, where the Local Authority objected to the planning application on the basis of protected noise generation coming from the adjacent site.
Through liaison with the
10/12/2024
Jacobs has been chosen by United Utilities to deliver modelling support for water infrastructure through the asset management period (AMP8), which runs from 2025 to 2030.
Jacobs will provide water network and water quality modelling services across capital programmes, asset management and operati
10/12/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction has commenced work on a new Innovation Centre in Workington.
The building will provide purpose-built accommodation for entrepreneurial businesses, as well as bringing new modern office space to Workington, something currently lacking in the town.
The Innovation Centre i
10/12/2024
The future of a proposed new leisure centre in Trowbridge will be decided next week, as Wiltshire Council's Strategic Planning Committee meets on 11 December.
The planning officer has recommended the application for approval, subject to conditions, with the committee set to make the final decision
10/12/2024
Plans to build a dual carriageway bypass for Isham in North Northamptonshire have moved a step closer as the council submits its Outline Business Case (OBC) to the Department for Transport (DfT).
The submission is a standard step for major highway projects, enabling the Government to assess the fin
10/12/2024
A joint venture has reached a significant milestone with Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's approval for the next 479 homes at the Top Farm development in Weddington, Nuneaton.
This is part of the larger plan to deliver 1,700 homes at the site, led by Develop Warwickshire, a collaboration bet
09/12/2024
Vistry Group has expanded its collaboration with Abrito deliver 116 new affordable homes in Wantage, Oxfordshire.
The development marks the latest phase in the Kingsgrove project, a vibrant new settlement set to feature 1,534 homes.
The partnership involves the seventh land parcel at Kingsgrove,
09/12/2024
Manchester City Council has unveiled plans for a transformative urban park at the former Central Retail Park site.
Designed in partnership with landscape architects Planit-IE, the project aims to convert the long-term brownfield site into a vibrant green space in the heart of Manchester, linking C
09/12/2024
The Rushbond Group has been granted planning permission to transform the iconic Bank House office building in Leeds city centre, formerly the regional headquarters of the Bank of England.
Known for its expertise in revitalizsng significant properties across Yorkshire, Rushbond will embark on a majo
09/12/2024
Construction on Reading Borough Council's South Reading Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Scheme has reached a key milestone with the installation of a 47.5-metre footbridge over the River Kennet.
The operation, carried out on Sunday, 01 December , used two cranes in a tandem lift, one weighing 300 tonnes a
09/12/2024
Telford & Wrekin Council's Station Quarter project is making strides with the development of 189 new homes, including 117 private rental units by Nuplace, the Council's housing company, and 72 affordable homes.
The scheme, valued at £45.7 million, aims to bring vibrant town-centre living to Telfor
09/12/2024
Hammersmith & Fulham Council's housing development on the Aintree Estate in Fulham has reached a major milestone, with the concrete frame now complete for all four new residential blocks.
Delivered in partnership with Higgins Partnerships, the project will provide 134 modern homes for local residen
09/12/2024
Preparations are underway for the safe demolition of Elizabeth House at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH).
As part of the construction site setup, hospital officials have announced that the entrance to the hospital building near Elizabeth House will close starting Monday, December 16.
During th
09/12/2024
Platform 4 at Cleethorpes railway station has reopened following a £1 million refurbishment aimed at improving capacity and boosting the reliability of services to and from the popular seaside town.
The extensive upgrades are designed to ease platform congestion and enhance the overall travel exper
09/12/2024
Sama Investment Group has submitted plans for new 31 residential apartments and three spacious commercial units as part of a mixed-use regeneration scheme known as Highgate Corner on the outskirts of Birmingham city centre.
Located to the north of the iconic Balti Triangle, the proposals would se
09/12/2024
Mammoet has commenced work on a major bridge replacement project at Amsterdam Centraal Station.
Four steel railway bridges, and one concrete bridge, will be replaced on the east side of the key rail hub – with minimal disruption to commuters.
Working with Dutch engineering company Dura Vermeer,
06/12/2024
Contractor G F Tomlinson has completed work on the new Barwell Medical centre, which is now open to the public.
Located off High Street, Barwell, the state-of-the-art, two-storey facility replaces the outdated Jersey Way centre, addressing the increasing demand for modern healthcare services in the
06/12/2024
Avant Homes Central has put forward plans to build a £90 million multi-tenure development in Pleasley, Mansfield.
Called Stanton Place and located at Pleasley Hill Farm, the proposed 22-acre development will comprise a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes.
The development will feature 15 of
06/12/2024
Housebuilder Pennyfarthing Homes has announced an online public update and consultation for its proposed housing development, Swallowfield Park, located on land north of Manor Road in Milford-on-Sea.
The company is inviting feedback from the local community to help shape the project.
The developm
06/12/2024
GRS has announced a new joint venture with Guildford-based firm Down To Earth Developments (DTE) to establish a quarry and inert waste disposal business in Surrey.
The partnership, named Alton Road Aggregates (ARA), sees both companies holding an equal 50% stake.
The venture will initially focus
06/12/2024
Network Rail has announced that the Newquay rail line in Cornwall will remain closed until Friday, 13 December, as engineers carry out emergency repairs on a collapsed retaining wall near Pontsmill Viaduct.
The issue was discovered last week when engineers found that the retaining wall had fallen i
06/12/2024
EDGE has been reappointed to the Procure Partnerships (PPF) Professional Services Framework, with the firm set to deliver project management, quantity surveying and building surveying services across all nine available sub-regional lots.
EDGE's inclusion in the second-generation framework streamlin
06/12/2024
Wates Residential has appointed Paul Nicholls as its new Regional Managing Director for London, joining the business in February 2025.
Nicholls brings over 30 years of experience in the sector and will oversee Wates Residential’s ambition to be a leading development partner in London.
It marks his
06/12/2024
Work is underway to install an underdeck scaffold structure that will span the length of the Tyne Bridge from the Newcastle tower to the Gateshead tower.
The latest phase follows the completion of the scaffolding adjacent to the Newcastle tower, similar to that on the Gateshead Quayside.
Esh Const
06/12/2024
Bristol City Council is pressing ahead with its plan to build new council homes across the city, providing safe, secure, and affordable housing for families.
The latest phase of the council's new-build programme includes more than 140 homes under construction at three sites: the former Cameron Cen
06/12/2024
Pick Everard has appointed a new national director to strengthen its leadership team and further grow the service offering.
Mostafa Chowdhury brings 20 years of experience in health and safety to his new role, where he will focus on further enhancing Pick Everard’s national offering. His expertise
05/12/2024
Glencar has been appointed by Aviva Investors to build four logistics/industrial units in a range of sizes from 22,500 sq. ft up to 64,250 sq. ft at Catalyst Industrial Park logistics development situated site off Drews Lane in Birmingham.
The secure, detached units of modern steel portal frame des
05/12/2024
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has announced a 50/50 joint venture with Vistry Group to develop 948 new homes in Pudding Mill Lane, Stratford.
The project will create a residential and commercial neighbourhood adjacent to Pudding Mill Lane DLR station. The development will be deli
05/12/2024
Octavius Infrastructure has secured its first project through the LOT 3 Gen 5 Framework with Devon County Council, taking on the £7.5 million Dinan Way improvement scheme in Exmouth.
The project involves constructing an 850-meter two-way carriageway, complete with two new roundabouts connecting Din
05/12/2024
Mace has been appointed to the NHS Building for Wales 2 Framework to support the delivery of outstanding healthcare facilities with healthcare boards and trusts across Wales.
The NHS Building for Wales 2 Frameworks are the NHS Wales’ construction procurement and delivery frameworks for major capit
05/12/2024
Kier Property has officially commenced demolition works at its Michigan Drive site in Milton Keynes, preparing for the construction of a state-of-the-art industrial facility.
The six-acre site, acquired from BL Balmoral Limited in July 2022, previously housed a 66,493 sq ft warehouse and an adjace
05/12/2024
Skanska has signed a seven-year contract extension worth £95 million to continue providing facilities management (FM) services at Northwood Military Headquarters in Hertfordshire.
The agreement with Eastbury Park Limited ensures the renewal of hard and soft FM services across the entire estate. Thi
05/12/2024
Balfour Beatty VINCI has completed the installation of two 159-meter-long steel spans for HS2’s River Cole Viaducts near Coleshill in North Warwickshire, marking a significant milestone in the Delta Junction section of the high-speed rail project.
The complex operation involved the lifting of eight
05/12/2024
Whether you manage a warehouse, retail unit, or office space, making the most of your available area can significantly boost productivity and, in turn, your profitability.
A growing number of UK business owners are turning to modular mezzanine floors as a smart, adaptable solution. These innovativ
04/12/2024
Galliford Try's Building London and South East Commercial business has been appointed to deliver two major commercial contracts in London, with a combined value of £86 million.
The first project involves the £53m redevelopment of 30-33 Sloane Street for Cadogan. The project will retain the historic
04/12/2024
Lovell has announced plans to transform a former school site in Longton into a new residential community.
The development will bring 193 homes to the area, marking a significant step in addressing local housing needs.
The 6.67-hectare site, which has been unused since the closure of Edensor High
04/12/2024
Birmingham City Council has appointed three retrofit contractors to spearhead a large-scale effort to retrofit more than 3,000 homes across the city each year.
The project aims to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency in some of Birmingham's most deprived areas.
The initiative will se
04/12/2024
Caddick Construction has completed work on a new plastic packaging manufacturing facility to its long-standing client, Alpla, forming the 4th and final phase of the manufacturer’s new development at Stone Cross Business Park in Warrington.
The 8,471 sq. ft development comprised the design and buil
04/12/2024
Costain has scooped a major contract to deliver tunnel and lineside mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems for HS2.
Costain will deliver the design, supply, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning of HS2's Tunnel and Lineside M&E systems during construction. The total contract value i
04/12/2024
The Bicester Arc, a state-of-the-art 48-acre commercial business park near Oxford, is making strides toward delivering cutting-edge infrastructure tailored to meet the demands of modern businesses.
The development promises to offer bespoke facilities, flexible workspaces, and exceptional connectiv
04/12/2024
Quintain has completed the refinancing of a trophy build-to-rent (BtR) building at Wembley Park with a £128.7 million Natixis CIB green loan.
The loan represents a significant deleverage on the existing facility and refinances out Cheyne Capital, who supported Quintain by providing the original dev
04/12/2024
The final phase of restoration on Berwick Old Bridge, the town's historic Grade 1 Listed and Scheduled Monument, will commence in the New Year, following a year of intensive repairs.
The restoration project, which began earlier this year, has focused on complex masonry repairs to the bridge’s eleva
04/12/2024
Worthing Pier has reopened thanks to the efforts of Worthing Borough Council engineers, maintenance teams and contractors.
The pier had to be closed on safety grounds on 9th October 2024 after a number of its supporting piles in the seabed suffered damage caused by severe weather.
Since then teams
04/12/2024
Workers building the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station have installed Britain's first new nuclear reactor for more than 30 years.
The first of two 13m long “reactor pressure vessels” will produce enough energy alone to generate reliable low carbon electricity for 3m homes. With two units, the
03/12/2024
Birmingham Children's Hospital has celebrated a significant milestone in the construction of its new clinical building on Loveday Street with a topping-out ceremony.
The event marked the completion of the building's steelwork framework. Attendees, including hospital staff, construction partners, an
03/12/2024
A £6.8 million state-of-the-art Sherwood Observatory Planetarium & Science Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield has opened its doors to the public.
The project, delivered by G F Tomlinson through SCAPE, involved the transformation of a disused Victorian reservoir into a modern visitor attraction and educat
03/12/2024
Last Friday saw the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) bring the scaffolding industry together at the ICC Belfast, to celebrate its high achievers. The Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2024 marked the culmination of the industry's first major conference and expo in Europe, Scaffex24,
03/12/2024
Barratt London and Places for London have exchanged contracts on a new development site in High Barnet. This is the second project unlocked by the West London Partnership, a collaboration established in June 2024 to deliver over 4,000 new homes across West London.
The High Barnet development will d
03/12/2024
Bellway Strategic Land has submitted a planning application to Durham County Council for a 149-home extension to the Seaham Garden Village development.
The proposed development includes open space and wildlife improvements. Bellway conducted a public consultation process over the summer to gather f
03/12/2024
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is set to launch its third global survey to investigate the mental health challenges faced by construction workers.
The previous study, published in 2020, revealed alarming statistics, including:
• 97% of construction workers experiencing high levels of s
02/12/2024
Thames Water has awarded a £400 million framework to support its infrastructure upgrades over the next five years. The water company aims to address the challenges posed by ageing infrastructure and climate change.
The framework will provide access to a range of professional services, including eng
02/12/2024
GRAHAM has been awarded a contract to design and build the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail project. The ambitious project aims to transform Cardiff's transport infrastructure.
As part of an early contractor involvement (ECI) deal, GRAHAM will work closely with Cardiff Council and Transport for
02/12/2024
Watkin Jones has agreed to develop and deliver 295 new homes on behalf of Torus, the largest affordable housing provider in the North West of England, which will be partly funded by Homes England.
The new scheme will result in the regeneration of an existing brownfield site, forming part of an over
02/12/2024
Costain has been selected to provide programme management services to Thames Water as part of a new five-year framework. The contract will support the delivery of upgrades to the water company's infrastructure assets across the region.
Thames Water anticipates a significant increase in its capital
02/12/2024
Bishop Auckland's new bus station is taking shape as the building's steel frame reaches completion.
Marking a key construction milestone on the project, more than 120 hot rolled steel girders weighing a total of 23.49 tonne have been installed. The steel was fabricated less than two miles from the
02/12/2024
James Hardie, a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, has appointed Gabriela Carp as their new Channel Sales Manager for the Midlands.
This strategic move reinforces James Hardie's commitment to optimising channel performance, and st
