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HS2 archaeologists discover centuries of history in Buckinghamshire

Archaeologists working to prepare the UK for HS2 have begun uncovering almost 900 years of history at St Mary’s Church in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire.

Graham to construct Dunclug College’s new campus

Graham has been selected by the Education Authority to design and build a new school campus for Dunclug College in Ballymena.

Kier appointed to second project for Braintree District Council

Kier has been appointed to deliver Braintree District Council’s £14.7m enterprise centre, to be based at the new Horizon 120 Business and Innovation Park near Great Notley.

Green light for £37.4m rockfall shelter extension in Devon

Teignbridge District Council has given the green light to Network Rail’s plans to extend an existing rockfall shelter over the railway line between Dawlish and Holcombe in Devon.

Local firms reap £150m contracts on Manchester arena job

BAM Construction has handed out almost £150m worth of contracts to North West firms on its Manchester arena job.

Green light for Birkenhead transformation

The Wirral Growth Company’s masterplan to bring forward the transformation of Birkenhead town centre has been approved by Wirral Council’s planning department.

PBC Today Editorial Board: How has construction coped with Covid-19?

In March, as we marked a year since Britain first entered lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, PBC Today’s Editorial Board gathered over Zoom to discuss the impact of a turbulent 12 months for everyone in the sector.

Housebuilder found guilty over unauthorised drainage system

Housebuilder Morris Homes has been found guilty of breaching planning conditions, following the installation of an unauthorised sewage and drainage system.

Plans in for 720-bed Nottingham student accommodation

Plans have been submitted for the latest phase of the Island Quarter development, which will deliver a 702-bed student accommodation in Nottingham.

Infrastructure maintenance work to commence in Leeds

Construction work has progressed at pace to demolish and rebuild the southern bridge section of Regent Street Flyover and the project is now entering the next phase where the northern bridge will be taken down and rebuilt.

£80m Bedford residential scheme gets the go-ahead

MCR Property Group has secured planning consent for an £80m residential scheme to deliver 350 homes in Bedford.

World’s largest land-based crane makes second lift at Hinkley Point C

Big Carl lifted the second of three massive containment rings from the bunker it was constructed in at Hinkley Point C to a lay-down area close by.

Mace wins manufacturing programme partnership

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has appointed Mace as Manufacturing Programme Partner for a major infrastructure development programme.

Morgan Sindall appointed to Carlisle Southern Link Road scheme

Cumbria County Council has selected Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to design the multi-million-pound Carlisle Southern Link Road project.

Government seeks views on new residential developer tax

The government has revealed further details of its new residential developer tax, as it seeks views on the proposed design features of the tax.

Go-ahead for ‘world’s first’ pure Octagon tower

The world’s first 49-storey, 155m tall Octagon residential tower has been granted planning permission by Birmingham City Council.

Green light for £24m student accommodation in Birmingham

Alumno has been given the go-ahead to deliver a £24m purpose-built student accommodation on Dogpool Lane in Birmingham.

End-to-end visibility: The importance of total project overview

In uncertain and challenging times, having access to accurate, reliable and up-to-date information is vital in helping project teams react and adapt to often quickly changing conditions on site.

Highways England reveals winners of archaeology framework

Highways England has announced a new four-year archaeology framework which will offer suppliers the opportunity to work with the company in protecting the environment.

How can the housebuilding industry protect biodiversity?

The NHBC Foundation has partnered with the RSPB and Barratt Developments to produce guidance on how the housebuilding industry can incorporate green infrastructure into new builds and protect biodiversity.

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