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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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Joint venture ‘VIVO’ awarded Defence Infrastructure contracts

VIVO Defence Services (VIVO), a collaboration between Serco and ENGIE, has been awarded contracts to provide asset and facilities management services for the UK Defence built estate by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

Kier to deliver two new blocks at Stevenage school

Kier has been appointed by the Department of Education to deliver two new blocks for The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School in Stevenage, totalling 5,286m2, as well as extensive landscaping works.

Social housing: The great disrepair conundrum

The number of disrepair claims against social housing organisations across the country is becoming an increasing issue, taking up time and money that some teams just don’t have. But what’s behind this phenomenon, and how can you tackle it? Gary Cawley, director of CPC explores.

Pagabo prepares to launch civils and infrastructure framework

Pagabo has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for its newest framework design for civils and infrastructure projects within the built environment.

Bouygues UK bags new high-tech office scheme in Swansea

Bouygues UK has secured a major new high-tech office development, the New Kingsway Scheme in Swansea city centre.

Willmott Dixon delivers electric vehicle charging points at over 100 sites

Following Willmott Dixon’s pledge to become a zero-carbon company by 2030, it will roll out the delivery of electric vehicle charge points across its sites and offices.

Mitie secures Future Defence Infrastructure Services contract

Mitie has won a new seven-year contract to deliver maintenance services on the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) programme for sites across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Graham wins Glasgow riverside Build-to-Rent project

Graham has secured a Glasgow residential Buid-to-Rent project on the banks of the Clyde on behalf of developer PLATFORM_.

Minister calls for West Midlands SMEs to bid for work on HS2

HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson is hosting an online event for SMEs in the West Midlands to demonstrate just how to register an interest in joining the HS2 supply chain.

£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.

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