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Amey led consortium appointed to £250m SPaTS2 framework 

Amey Consulting, in collaboration with Capita, has been appointed by Highways England to the Specialist Professional & Technical Services 2 (SPaTS2) framework.

Supreme Court issues green light to insolvent claimants in adjudication

The dispute between Bresco and Lonsdale is of fundamental importance to the UK Construction Industry because it deals with what many people regarded a clash and incompatibility of the adjudication regime and insolvency law.

Planners are essential for sustainable post-Covid recovery, says RTPI

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched a national campaign calling on the government to capitalise on the expertise of planners to achieve a sustainable, resilient and inclusive recovery from the pandemic.

Government unveils £1bn school rebuilding programme

The prime minister has announced a transformative ten-year school rebuilding programme supported by over £1bn in funding.

Kier completes Treorchy Comprehensive School transformation

Kier has handed over Treorchy Comprehensive School to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, as part of Wales’ 21st-century schools' programme.

Report: UK’s infrastructure pipeline incompatible with green recovery

An urgent revision of planned UK infrastructure projects is needed to achieve green recovery, says a new report by the Green Alliance.

Mott MacDonald wins technical advisor role for Gateshead Quays

Mott MacDonald has been appointed as technical advisor to Ask Patrizia for the proposed £260m riverside arena complex at Gateshead Quays in the northeast of England.

AmeySRM secures £23m expressway bridge replacement scheme 

Highways England and Amey Sir Robert McAlpine (AmeySRM) have signed a £23m contract for works to start on the A533 expressway bridge replacement scheme in the North West of the UK.

Interserve wins place on £100m NEUPC framework

Interserve has been appointed as a framework contractor by the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) for its £100m framework.

HawkinsBrown and Studio Egret West win Earls Court scheme

Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West have been appointed as the principal masterplan architects for the Earls Court development site following a six-month international competition.

New CIOB president vows to increase quality in construction

The new president of the CIOB vows to increase focus on quality in construction, as he says the industry is capable of great change.

Plans to transform Nottingham’s former Royal Mail office

Developer Godwin Developments has announced plans to transform the former Royal Mail sorting office in Nottingham into a new mixed-use residential scheme.

Green light for £20m Humberside Police facility

Willmott Dixon has been given the go-ahead to begin work on a new £20m building to house Humberside Police’s control centre and other specialist service.

Liverpool unveils £1.4bn post-Covid recovery plan

Liverpool Council has unveiled £1.4bn plans to help boost the region’s post-Covid recovery, which includes launching more than 25 shovel-ready projects to create an extra 12,000 construction jobs.

HS2 reveals shortlist for £570m Birmingham Curzon Street station

BAM Ferrovial, Laing O’Rourke and Mace Dragados have been shortlisted for HS2’s £570m Birmingham Curzon Street station contract.

Construction contract awards plummet by 45.9% in May

The total value of construction contract awards in May 2020 was 45.9% less than April, according to the latest Barbour ABI data.

Henley to deliver much-needed affordable homes in Croydon

Housing provider Optivo and Henley Construct are set to deliver 116 affordable homes in Croydon as part of the East Croydon Masterplan.

Maximising maintenance budgets as we return from lockdown

As businesses reopen across the country, BSRIA’s Business Focused Maintenance (BFM) framework helps organisations make sure that maintenance of buildings ensures safe and healthy environments for workers while at the same time managing cost in a most effective way.

Galliford Try wins £20m Typhoon infrastructure at RAF Lossiemouth

Galliford Try has secured a £20m contract from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to deliver Typhoon infrastructure at RAF Lossiemouth.

Plans approved for new £337m Museum of London

Plans to create a new Museum for London and cultural destination in West Smithfield have been given the go-ahead by the City of London Corporation’s planning and transportation committee.

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