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Net zero: Routemap to zero avoidable waste in construction

The Routemap for Zero Avoidable Waste identifies the action that everyone involved in the construction sector can take to help deliver a lower carbon, more efficient industry.

Cleveland Bridge on the brink of collapse with 300 jobs at risk

Cleveland Bridge, a structural engineer founded 144 years ago, has fallen into administration, as administrators say the Covid-19 pandemic is to blame.

Government reveals 50 new schools in second round of rebuilding plan

The Department for Education has revealed the 50 new schools which have landed a place on the government’s school rebuilding programme.

Go-ahead for £260m Upper Trinity Street scheme in Digbeth

Birmingham City Council has given the green light to Cole Waterhouse’s £260m Upper Trinity Street (UTS) scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham.

Joint venture to create sustainable road maintenance schemes

Costain, Highways England and the University of Cambridge will work together to develop sustainable roads using digital twins, intelligent materials, data science and robotic monitoring.

Major UK cities set to see construction costs soar

Over the next two years, cities in the UK are set to see the cost of construction rise as labour shortages and disruption to supply chains from Covid-19 are exacerbated by a Government agenda focussing investment outside the South.

Kier to build £15m Ness Castle primary school in Inverness

Kier has been appointed by The Highland Council to design and build their new £15m Ness Castle primary school and nursery in Inverness.

Hunt begins for developers to deliver £1.5bn new build framework

Housing developers are now able to apply for a new four-year, £1.5bn new build framework to deliver public sector projects.

Willmott Dixon secures £7.8m hospital expansion in Dorset

Procured using the SCAPE framework, Willmott Dixon has been appointed to remodel and expand Dorset Country Hospital’s emergency department.

Developer appointed for 9,000-home Essex garden community

Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, has been appointed development partner for a new 9,000-home garden community in East Colchester, Essex.

Premier Guarantee introduces flexible Build to Rent cover

Building warranty expert, Premier Guarantee has introduced a new flexible and innovative Build to Rent cover, PRS Select.

Green light for next phase of Coventry Spirit Quarters regeneration

Keepmoat Homes has been given the go-ahead from Coventry City Council to deliver 94 new homes as part of the Spirit Quarters regeneration scheme.

BAM bags Manchester UK Government Hub fit-out

BAM North West has been chosen by HMRC to fit-out the new UK Government Hub at 3 New Bailey, Manchester, which will deliver office space for 2,000 staff.

ADEPT: Why we need a radical new housing policy

In May 2021, the ADEPT published a new Housing Policy Position, calling for a radical, far-reaching national housing policy to be introduced. Paula Hewitt, the new president of ADEPT, explains why.

Housing association begins hunt for new consultancy framework

Notting Hill Genesis is planning on developing a new consultancy framework to support the delivery of new homes across London.

Graham to deliver M2 junction 5 improvements

Following Government approval, Graham has been awarded a contract with Highways England to upgrade Junction 5 of the M2 motorway in Kent.

Jarvis lands latest phase of £400m Watford Riverwell scheme

Jarvis Contracting has been appointed by Watford Health Campus Partnership to deliver the ‘Avenues at Riverwell’ scheme, part of the £400m Watford Riverwell regeneration.

NHBC data reveals new home registrations hit 14-year high

According to NHBC, registrations peaked at a 14-year high to 46,452 homes in Q2 2021, demonstrating that supply is increasing rapidly, as housebuilders and developers respond to the strong demand for new homes.

Flat out on flat roofs: Adjustable fasteners and heat induction innovations

As construction gets back to work post-Covid, roofing installers and contractors will be asked to work more efficiently. The fastening solutions they choose can make all the difference to this effort, as explained by Martyn Holloway, business development manager – flat roof at SFS.

ISG tops out at Shoreditch Village project

ISG recently ‘topped’ out at the Shoreditch Village project, as the team celebrated its latest milestone – reaching the highest point in the construction process.

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