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£218m investment to improve roads across East of England

Millions of road-users in the East of England are set to enjoy safer and quicker journeys as Highways England plans improvements across the region over the next 12 months.

£25m flood defence scheme planned for Cardiff

Plans for the £25m coastal protection scheme, on the banks of the River Rhymney, have been released by Cardiff Council.

New Hale Wharf Bridge officially open in Haringey

Waterside Places, Muse Developments and McLaren Construction has opened Hale Wharf Bridge – a key piece of infrastructure installed over the River Lee Navigation.

Go-ahead for 1 million sq ft employment park in Merseyside

Tritax Symmetry has been given the go-ahead for plans to deliver a new 1 million sq ft employment park at Symmetry Park in Knowsley, Merseyside.

Turner & Townsend appointed procurement partner for HS2

Turner & Townsend has been appointed by HS2 Ltd to support the company’s remaining major procurements including, rail systems and phase two.

Construction output drops by 2% in April after strong growth in March

Construction output dropped by 2% in April 2021 following a strong increase in March, as both new work and repairs and maintenance levels fall.

Green light for Havant Thicket Reservoir

Plans for Havant Thicket Reservoir in between Rowlands Castle, East Hampshire and Leigh Park in Havant, have been given the green light.

Keepmoat Homes acquires 3 new sites in the North West

Keepmoat Homes has acquired three new land deals in Leyland, Accrington and Stoke on Trent to deliver 723 new homes.

Government’s planning reforms ‘lack detail’

The housing, communities and local government committee has warned that the government's proposed planning system reforms 'lack detail'.

New Homes Quality Code launched for consultation

The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) has published its draft New Homes Quality Code to help address gaps in existing protections for new build customers.

Funding approved for £501m River Thames flood scheme

The outline business case has been approved for the £501m River Thames scheme which will deliver flood protection to thousands of homes across Surrey.

Willmott Dixon bags Kensington & Chelsea housing schemes

Willmott Dixon has landed a £25.6m contract from Kensington & Chelsea Council to deliver two new housing schemes.

Plans in for £100m transformation of Darlington railway station

Plans for the £100m transformation of Darlington railway station have been submitted to Darlington Borough Council.

Amey welcomes over 130 workers as Highways England contract goes live

Amey has employed over 130 new starters as the Area 12 Maintenance and Response (M&R) contract by Highways England goes live.

New proposals to recognise architects’ international qualifications

A new recognition system to acknowledge architecture qualifications from around the world will be implemented.

Rogue developer handed 14 year ban for ‘ponzi’ property scheme

A property developer in Essex has been banned for 14 years after he promised investors substantial returns but instead operated a ‘ponzi’ property scheme.

Morgan Sindall to deliver social value plan for Manchester hospital

Morgan Sindall has been appointed to deliver an enabling works package and multi-storey car park (MSCP) and cycle hub as part of the total redevelopment of the North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) site.

30 towns share £725m to transform disused buildings and public spaces

30 towns in England will share a slice of £725m to boost their local economies, create jobs and help them ‘build back better’.

2021 building materials shortage: What is the price of building materials?

Covid-19, Brexit and booming demand are combining to drive up prices for the essential materials the UK’s construction sector desperately needs. Bluebeam takes a look at the 2021 building materials shortage.

Network Rail completes multi-million pound scheme at King’s Cross

This once-in-a-generation scheme, designed to future proof King’s Cross station and radically improve services for passengers has been completed.

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