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Winvic tops out on build to rent scheme in Milton Keynes

Winvic continues construction of Aubrey Place, a 294-home build to rent scheme in the heart of Milton Keynes. Last week, Winvic celebrated the topping out with its client, Packaged Living.

Crossrail’s Paddington Elizabeth line station handed over

Costain and Skanska have officially transferred the Paddington Elizabeth line station to Transport for London (TfL).

When is a Collateral Warranty not a construction contract?

Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden, looks at when a Collateral Warranty is not considered a construction contract.

Graham hands over Wolverhampton’s i9 development

Graham has completed construction of Wolverhampton’s new office development i9 – marking a milestone in the creation of a commercial quarter at the heart of the city’s Interchange.

Morgan Sindall secures Northumberland rail line contract

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has been selected as the primary contractor to deliver six new stations for Northumberland County Council.

£55m student scheme unveiled for London’s Hackney Wick

Developer Southern Grove Group has unveiled plans for a £55m mixed-use student accommodation scheme for London’s Hackney Wick.

Go-ahead for 10-storey landmark building at Aston University

Birmingham City Council has given the green light for plans to deliver a 10-storey landmark building at Aston University.

Initial spurt of construction activity hits the rocks

UK construction recovery slowed in July, as raw material supply shortages and shrinking subcontractor availability impacts the industry.

[VIDEO] Crossrail starts train trials on Elizabeth Line

Crossrail has started the trial running of four trains an hour on the Elizabeth Line ahead of the scheduled opening of the railway in the first half of 2022.

BDP unveils concept designs for two new Leeds hospitals

BDP has unveiled the latest concept designs for two new state-of-the-art hospitals for Leeds, inspired by the Yorkshire landscape.

Willmott Dixon bags £12m Ysgol Rhydywaun school

Willmott Dixon has secured a £12m contract to deliver new school and community facilities at Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun in Penywaun, Wales.

Pacadar UK secures tunnel segment contract for HS2

HS2’s contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG JV, has signed the first of two contracts for the production of concrete precast tunnel segments – Pacadar UK will be manufacturing the tunnel lining at their factory in the Isle of Grain, Kent.

Bouygues begins work on Camden estate redevelopment

Bouygues UK has been appointed by the London Borough of Camden to deliver the part-redevelopment of the Maitland Park Estate with 119 new homes.

Plans unveiled for former Rackhams building in Altrincham

Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council have revealed plans for the former Rackhams building in Altrincham town centre.

New safety and sustainability guidance for architectural institutions

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published new guidance for schools of architecture on fire and life safety design and environmental sustainability.

Gentoo pursues partners for £65m property investment schemes

The Gentoo Group is seeking partners to support the delivery of major investment work to its housing portfolio across three major schemes.

Plans unveiled for mixed-use scheme at Deansgate Renaissance site

Property Alliance Group and Starwood Capital have unveiled plans for a 27-storey mixed-use scheme at Manchester’s former Renaissance site on Deansgate.

Balfour bags spot on Hub South East

Hub South East Scotland has added Balfour Beatty to its supply chain as a third Tier 1 contractor, joining Morrison and BAM Construction.

Mitie installs first electric vehicle charge points for Royal London

Mitie, supporting Royal London, has installed the first ten electric vehicle (EV) charge points at its office in Alderley Park.

[VIDEO] Morgan Sindall opens The Spine in Liverpool

Morgan Sindall Construction has completed The Spine, billed as one of the world’s healthiest buildings, in Liverpool. Watch the video here.

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