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Kier wins £25m project at Dover Grammar School for Boys

The Department for Education (DfE) has chosen Kier to deliver a £24.7m project at Dover Grammar School for Boys.

Breedon’s deal with Cemex raises competition concerns

CMA has found that Breedon’s purchase of certain Cemex assets raises competition concerns in the supply of building materials in some parts of the UK.

Morrison wins £12m contract for Arbroath Flood Scheme

Morrison Construction has been awarded the contract for the Arbroath Flood Protection Scheme by Angus Council.

Finalists revealed for Government’s homes of the future

Housing minister, Christopher Pincher, has announced six finalists in the Home of 2030 competition to design the homes of the future.

Mistakes in tenders: Why tender abandonment is common in construction

Hammersmith and Fulham Council announced they had abandoned procurement for a £75m fire-safety construction contract. But, where did it go wrong in the first place?

HS2 secures new landscaped play area for Maple Cross JMI school

Three Rivers District Council has granted planning permission for a new landscaped play area for Maple Cross JMI school in Maple Cross near Rickmansworth, bringing a request to HS2 from a local pupil to life.

Penoyre & Prasad to design UAL’s new arts building

Architect Penoyre & Prasad has won a prestigious design competition to fit-out UAL’s new building for London College of Communication and its core university services.

Actis presents first LABC regional awards of 2020

The first regional prizes have been presented to the winners of this year’s LABC Building Excellence Awards by insulation specialist Actis.

Balfour Beatty awarded £108m A57 Mottram contract

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £108m contract to design and build a dual carriageway linking the M67 with the A57 in Mottram Moor, Greater Manchester.

Six utility companies handed £94,000 fines for poor work

Six utility companies have been handed penalties of £94,000 for failing to comply with their statutory obligations when placing cables and pipes in roads.

Inland Homes to develop 1,000 homes at Cavalry Barracks site

Inland Homes has entered into agreements for the acquisition and development of a 36.7-acre brownfield site at Cavalry Barracks.

£27.4bn roads investment to support 64,000 construction jobs

Highways England has revealed plans for £27.4bn investment in the strategic road network which will support 64,000 construction jobs.

Amey wins £40m Highways England estate management contract

Amey has been awarded a £40m contract to deliver facilities and estate management services across Highways England’s estate.

Crossrail delayed again as costs reach £19bn

Crossrail has revealed the scheme will not be ready until 2022 at the earliest, as total costs reach £19bn.

Shapps launches Acceleration Unit to tackle infrastructure delays

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has launched a new acceleration unit to tackle delays to infrastructure projects and drive forward progress for passengers.

Lovell and Together Housing to combat housing crisis across the north

Lovell Partnerships has joined forces with Together Housing Group to create Lovell Together LLP, to tackle the housing crisis across the North of England.

Willmott Dixon secures triple schools contracts in Sandwell

Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £23.8m contract to deliver enhancements at three schools in Sandwell that will accommodate an additional 990 students.

Green light for £43m social housing scheme in Brent

Plans for 65 new council homes, a state-of-the-art education centre and a new affordable workplace in Brent have been given the green light.

Mulbury and Great Places to deliver £11m housing scheme in Shaw

Residential developer Mulbury has agreed a deal with Great Places Housing Group to deliver 65 new homes in Shaw, Greater Manchester.

Construction contract awards rise to £6.3bn in July

Construction contract awards increased by at least 33% in every sector in July, as the total value surged from £3.1bn in June to £6.3bn.

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