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Cheshire East Council backs regeneration framework for Macclesfield

The support follows public consultation on a draft strategic regeneration framework for Macclesfield town centre – which maps out a vision for a ‘town that celebrates its quirkiness’.

Cruise Terminal Hotel gets the green light at Liverpool Waters

Wates Construction has been given the go-ahead to build the new Cruise Terminal Hotel in Liverpool, marking a step forward for the city’s waterfront regeneration scheme.

Housing and skills demand keeps contractor earnings high

Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector dipped by 1.7% in September, according to the latest payroll data figures by Hudson Contract.

69 affordable homes in Breightmet get the green light

Families in Breightmet, Bolton are set to benefit from 69 new affordable homes that have received planning permission.

Sisk awarded Phase 2 of St John’s Hill Estate regeneration

John Sisk & Son has been appointed by Peabody to construct phase 2 of the St John’s Hill Estate regeneration scheme.

Willmott Dixon wins £9m Delamere Forest contract

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Forestry England to improve the visitor experience at Cheshire’s Delamere Forest.

Productivity is UK construction industry’s Achilles heel, says report

Confidence amongst UK contractors has reached historic lows according to Turner & Townsend, as construction’s dysfunctional relationship with productivity limits the sector’s future growth.

Marshall Construction secures £11.25m Linen Quarter contract

Marshall Construction has concluded the negotiation process and has been appointed as Principal Contractor for the first two phases in the redevelopment of the former Pilmuir Works in Dunfermline.

Major new scheme for Canning Town gets the green light

A new 804-home scheme at the Manor Road Quarter in Canning Town has taken a step forward after the London Borough approves planning.

Plans for 3,100 new council homes take shape in Sheffield

Plans for the largest council housebuilding programme for decades are taking shape in Sheffield, as over 3,100 new council houses will be built over the next 10 years.

£15m agreed to develop Edinburgh Waverley Station

Preliminary work to improve the rail network on the approaches to Edinburgh Waverley Station has been given the go-ahead by the transport secretary, Michael Matheson.

Atkins wins Havant Thicket Reservoir design job

Atkins has been chosen by Portsmouth Water as principal designer on the Havant Thicket Reservoir – the first reservoir to be built in the South East since the 1970s.

The 2019 Winner of the Martin Gough Award is…

IES announce this year’s winner of the Martin Gough Student Award, Bayan Khayat-Sarama with ‘Designing a near-Autonomous House in Palestine’

A13 project reaches major milestone with demolition of first bridge

The A13 Road Widening Project in Thurrock has successfully completed its first bridge demolition, undertaking additional works, such as street lighting column removal and BT communication cable installation.

Galliford Try takes first place in Top 50 Contractors league table

Galliford Try has jumped 21 places to steal first place in Barbour ABI's Top 50 Contractors league table for September 2019.

HS2: Ancient woodland clearance delayed until 2020

HS2 Ltd has postponed work on eleven ancient woodlands which were due to be cut down in Autumn for the high-speed rail.

Architect reprimanded for unacceptable professional conduct

The PCC has issued architect Olaf Kneer of Casper Mueller Kneer Architects, with a reprimand after he admitted unacceptable professional conduct.

Revised plans for Bournemouth training facility approved

Revised plans for AFC Bournemouth’s new multi-million pound training facility have been approved by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

CECA calls on Government to protect post-Brexit migration landscape

Civils contractors have backed CITB’s recommendations calling for greater simplicity and breathing space on the planned visa restrictions after Brexit.

Final beam lifted into place for Ebbsfleet Garden City’s £16m bridge

The final beam has been lifted into place for the £16m Springhead Bridge that will connect part of Ebbsfleet Garden City with Ebbsfleet International station.

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