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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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Everton’s new 52,888 capacity stadium build date confirmed

Laing O’Rourke will begin construction of Everton’s new stadium on 26 July, the first phase of the development will enable works to prepare the Bramley-Moore Dock site for the build.

Go-ahead for £250m London eye centre

Camden Council has given the green light for plans to deliver a new £250m eye centre hospital at King’s Cross in London.

Green light for 13-storey City Place House in London

The City of London Corporation has resolved to grant planning permission to Great Portland Estates’ redevelopment of City Place House.

Infrastructure team selected for Manchester’s Victoria North scheme

Manchester City Council and joint venture partner Far East Consortium (FEC) have selected the team to deliver infrastructure works for the Victoria North regeneration scheme.

Plans submitted for 60 new homes in Bromsgrove

Living Space Housing has submitted a detailed planning application to Bromsgrove District Council for 60 homes on a site off Perryfields Road, located just over a mile from the town centre.

How can construction move towards a greener way of working?

David Hedley, technical sales engineer at ground engineering specialist Mainmark UK, discusses the key issues currently facing the UK building, construction and infrastructure industries.

Go-ahead for 170 new homes in Ellesmere Port

Promenade Estates and MCI Developments have been given the go-ahead to deliver 170 new homes in Ellesmere Port.

Plans in for next phase of Rivington Chase development

Bellway Homes has submitted plans to build 207 new homes as part of the next phase of the £262m Rivington Chase redevelopment.

Construction underway on scheme to fuel Crawley economic growth

Construction has started on an £8.85m scheme to breathe new life into the heart of Crawley and support its economic growth.

Morgan Sindall secures place on Suffolk construction projects

A series of new-build community facilities are set to be delivered by Morgan Sindall Construction in Suffolk, with a combined value of £15.3m.

£6m investment to improve green spaces across London

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a further £6m investment to the 'Grow Back Greener' fund to improve outdoor spaces across London, focussing on some of the most disadvantaged areas.

HS2 landscape design to restore Midlands heritage hotspot

Landscape designs by HS2 show how an area around the River Cole in Warwickshire, identified as a Heritage Hotspot, can be transformed.

The future of UK housing and the construction industry

In this article, The Access Group talks about the future of UK housing and the construction industry, and explores how housebuilders can prepare as we look ahead.

Graham installs structural steel beams at Harlow Junction scheme

Graham has reached a milestone on the new M11 Junction 7a project at Harlow, Essex, following the installation of the structural steel beams to create a new overbridge at the junction.

Green light for £100m Sonning Common retirement village

Legal & General’s retirement village operator, Inspired Villages has been given the go-ahead to deliver a £100m retirement community in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire.

5 challenges the construction industry is facing in 2021

Being in the construction industry is an endless battle between pleasing the client and facing external challenges. As we now approach the end of the last round of lockdown restrictions (hopefully), The Access Group takes a look at the challenges in the construction industry in 2021.

Edinburgh Innovation Park gains £40m funding

The development of a food & drink innovation hub in East Lothian has been given the green light by officials, unlocking £40m City Region Deal funding for Edinburgh Innovation Park.

Construction delays and material shortages due to Covid-19

With material shortages and price increases currently affecting the construction industry, Simon Dunkling of Arbicon warns of the importance for contractors, subcontractors and building employers to check their construction contract provisions and protect themselves against the impact of Covid-19.

Built environment committee launches housebuilding inquiry

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has launched its first inquiry into the demand for new housing in the UK and how to tackle barriers to meeting this demand.

HS2 announces new funds to support phase two development

HS2 Ltd has announced the availability of six funds to support communities impacted by the construction of the next phase of the rail network from the West Midlands to Crewe.

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