Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.
In 2021, the Scottish construction industry moved from crisis to recovery and rebuilding. The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum look at their 2022 construction wish-list with a positive frame of mind.
Formerly home to the University’s Students’ Union, the site has been transformed into a state-of-the-art Institute of Sport by Eric Wright Construction.
The Hill Group, in collaboration with joint venture partner Marshall, have secured planning for the second phase of landmark Marleigh development, which will deliver 421 new mixed-tenure homes alongside a variety of new public spaces.
HS2 has granted Fradley and Streethay Parish Council in Staffordshire £75,000 to refurbish Streethay Play Park and make it more accessible to all age groups.
Alongside design partner Atkins, Balfour Beatty has announced the completion of the National Highways’ A19 major upgrade project, four months ahead of schedule.
Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched a new team to tackle the issue of vacant properties, as part of a wider clampdown which targets town centres.
A new ‘glow-in-the-dark’ luminescent concrete that absorbs energy from ultraviolet rays to generate light has been used to bring a Derbyshire commercial development to life.
Two-thirds of councils are facing severe pressure on their infrastructure and urge the government to rapidly implement a new strategic planning model as part of reforms to closer align housebuilding and infrastructure in county areas, a new report suggests.
Planning permission has been granted for new student accommodation in Nottingham’s Southside regeneration area, which will offer 297 bedrooms and a wide range of communal amenities.
Wates have been appointed to the new £5.16bn Southern Residential Framework, to create support within the public sector’s residential construction and development.
The former Victoria Infirmary (1888-2015) in Glasgow will be transformed into 209 contemporary homes by contractor Cruden Building, belonging to the Cruden Group.
Southwark council have approved the planning blueprint which details how development and new infrastructure will benefit communities across the borough for the next 15 years.
