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Last week’s Budget… I don’t think we’re there yet

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.

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Plans in for 1,600-home Aberfeldy masterplan

The EcoWorld London and Poplar HARCA joint venture, The Aberfeldy New Village LLP, has submitted plans for a new masterplan that will be the next stage of its regeneration project in Aberfeldy, East London.

Hunt begins for suppliers for £66m windows and doors framework

PVC-U and timber window and door manufacturers, suppliers and installers are being sought for new four-year Windows and Doors framework for public sector projects.

Galliford Try begins work on sustainable pilot school

Galliford Try has been awarded a contract to build the Marjorie McClure Special Needs and Disability School, as part of the new Sustainability Pilot Scheme for the Department of Education.

HS2 celebrates momentous carbon saving in Colne Valley Viaduct

HS2 confirmed that it is on track to cut the amount of embedded carbon in the Colne Valley Viaduct by at least 28.4%, as works continue for what will be the UK’s longest railway bridge.

Willmott Dixon bags West Sussex fire station

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, on behalf of West Sussex County Council, has chosen Willmott Dixon to deliver a fire service training centre and fire station.

Keepmoat secures site for 470 new homes in Bridlington

Housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has secured a site in Bridlington to deliver 470 new homes.

Torus appoints 28 organisations to consultancy framework

Housing developer Torus has appointed 28 new members to its consultancy framework, increasing access to affordable homes across the Northwest of England.

Using SharePoint to transform your client & project management

Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, takes a look at how using SharePoint can transform your client and project management.

Swan Group to deliver 750 new homes in South Ayrshire

Developer Swan Group has revealed plans to deliver a 750-home mixed-use development at Corton, South Ayrshire.

Call for mandatory licensing to ban cowboy builders

A Private Member’s Bill is calling for the mandatory licensing of construction companies to outlaw cowboy builders.

Hybrid working to influence new build housing in 2022

A survey from LABC Warranty has revealed that more than a third of builders and developers plan to include work-from-home study rooms or areas in new build housing from 2022, as hybrid working rises.

The ROI of better email management

Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, recently created a Return on Investment (ROI) calculation of the time and money that its Outlook add-in solution saves customers.

Willmott Dixon gets go-ahead for £29m Wiltshire net zero school build

Willmott Dixon has been given the green light to start a £29m net zero school build at Silverwood School’s Rowde campus in North Wiltshire.

Gove scraps Tulip tower plans

Plans for Foster + Partners’ proposed Tulip tower in the City of London are set to be scrapped after the government has dismissed the planning applications.

NEC masterplan to create 5,000 new homes

The NEC Group has unveiled plans to create 5,000 new homes and 3,500 new local jobs through the redevelopment of the NEC Campus in Birmingham.

Solving the construction industry’s digital dilemma

Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, explores the need to improve processes in order to solve the construction industry’s digital dilemma.

Construction outputs rises in September, but new orders fall

Monthly construction output grew 1.3% in volume terms in September, but quarterly figures dropped by 1.5%, reflecting the volatility in certain sectors.

BAM tops out on Sky Studios Elstree

Construction at Sky Studios Elstree has reached a major milestone this week as the final steelwork was installed on the highest structure on site.

Muse secures sustainable office building at Talbot Gateway

Muse Developments, alongside Blackpool Council, has secured a deal with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver a sustainable office building, as part of the £350m Talbot Gateway scheme.

Henry Brothers begins work on £9m SportPark at Loughborough Uni

Henry Brothers has started work on a new £9m SportPark Pavilion 4 expansion at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park.

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