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Kier awarded £98m hospital transformation

Kier has been appointed by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a new £98m hospital in the south of England.

Lancaster Uni Management School awards £18.8m contract to local firm

The Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) has awarded an £18.8m contract to John Turner Construction Group, who will create a state of the art extension for the building.

Statutory adjudication comes of age

Michael Gerard of Michael Gerard Solicitors looks at how the adjudication process can help settle disputes within the construction industry.

Nottinghamshire County Council supports £200m infrastructure projects

Nottinghamshire County Council is supporting major infrastructure and capital projects costing over £200m to help boost prosperity for its residents and local economy.

Balfour Beatty awarded £241m overhead line project

Balfour Beatty has been appointed to deliver the £241m North and South 400kV overhead line project on behalf of National Grid.

Trio revealed for Barking & Dagenham regeneration

Be First, Barking and Dagenham Council’s regeneration company, has revealed the three companies that will join the second Lot of its new Development Framework for major projects of £10m and over.

Glasgow gains first-ever City Urbanist

Professor Evans of the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh School of Architecture has been appointed as Glasgow’s first-ever city urbanist.

£280m housing investment planned in Falkirk

Falkirk Council has confirmed a £280m housing investment over the next five years to improve existing homes and create new homes in the town.

Willmott Dixon lands £15m contract in Doncaster

Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £15m contract by Doncaster Council to deliver the town’s new Central Library and Museum.

Next phase of Chester Northgate regeneration moves forward

The next phase of Chester Northgate’s regeneration scheme has moved forward, as Cheshire West and Chester Council’s plans are backed by Councillors.

Polypipe Terrain renamed to boost commercial construction

Polypipe, manufacturer of climate and water management solutions, has renamed one of its most recognisable divisions.

Recognition system for architects in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit

The government has issued guidance on the recognition system for architects holding European Economic Area (EEA) qualifications.

Grayling reaffirms government’s commitment to HS2

Transport secretary Chris Grayling has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to HS2, squashing rumours that the second stage of the project might not happen.

RSK awarded Homes England contract

RSK has been appointed to the new Homes England multidisciplinary framework, which will enable the procurement of £100m worth of services.

Construction contracts down 13.1% during 2018

The value of all construction contracts awarded in the UK in 2018 was £61.6bn, which is a decrease of 13.1% on the previous year.

Planning granted for £18m Helensburgh Waterfront

Argyll and Bute Council has approved plans for the £18m Helensburgh Waterfront Development which will see a new leisure centre and swimming pool opened in the town.

£23m funding agreement for Pantheon Park

Property developer, Stoford Developments and Bridges Fund Management has announced a funding agreement with Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) for its multi-million pound Pantheon Park development in Wolverhampton.

Plans submitted for Goole site

Beal Homes has submitted plans for the first phase of a large-scale development of 800 homes in Goole, East Yorkshire.

Arup appoints Alan Belfield as new chairman

Multinational professional services firm Arup has revealed that Dr Alan Belfield is to take over as chairman of the group from 1 April.

PCC reprimands architect for unacceptable professional conduct

At a hearing of ARB’s Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) Peter Bell of Peter Bell & Partners, was reprimanded following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).

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