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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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Bidders shortlisted for £523m HS2 power supply systems

HS2 has revealed the four bidders which have been shortlisted for a £523m contract to deliver high voltage supply systems.

Major installation at Bristol Temple Meads station complete

Passengers are set to get a glimpse of Bristol Temple Meads station following the installation of scaffolding towers ready for the roof restoration.

Delayed £27m M55 Heyhouses link road to start in May

Work is due to begin at the start of May on the new £27m M55 Heyhouses Link Road to the Fylde coast.

Farrans to start construction on two London developments

Farrans Construction is set to begin work on two new mixed-use developments in London worth more than £33m combined.

Builders urged to take responsibility for waste disposal

Builders must take full responsibility for their waste to limit disruption to the environment, warns the Environment Agency (EA).

Winvic to develop UK’s biggest logistics park for Jaguar Land Rover

Winvic Construction has been appointed by IM Properties to construct a 2.94m sq ft global parts logistics centre at Mercia Park in Leicestershire.

What the Budget promises mean for social landlords

In the wake of the chancellor’s budget earlier this month, Gary Cawley, director at CPC, gives the view from the North on the latest slew of policy announcements and funding promises.

Winvic bags trio of industrial warehouses for Panattoni

Winvic has landed contracts for three industrial warehouses at Panattoni Park Northampton, Crewe Commercial Park and Derby Commercial Park.

Plans underway for the North Walsham high street

North Norfolk District Council has appointed Influence to the townscaping element of the North Walsham high street heritage action zone project, along with partners.

Why customer experience is crucial to construction

Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, director of EMEA at Procore, discusses why contractors should prioritise customer experience for project success.

Graham hands over £57m Copper House development

Graham has completed the construction of The Copper House, a major build to rent residential development overlooking Liverpool’s iconic waterfront.

Green light for new life sciences district in Oxford

Oxford City Council has given the go-ahead to plans for a new life sciences district in Oxford to support global science, research and innovation.

Green light for new mixed-use venue in West London

U+I has secured the go-ahead from the London Borough of Hillingdon to bring the former pressing plant at The Old Vinyl Factory back into a mixed-use venue.

HS2 construction costs tip over budget

HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson has revealed delays in completing enabling works have led to “cost pressures” on the project.

BRE announces winners of BREEAM Awards 2021

BRE has announced several winners of its BREEAM Awards 2021 on the first day of three virtual ceremonies.

Plans in for Greenwich campus and 294 new homes

London South East Colleges and housing association, L&Q have submitted plans to redevelop its campus in Greenwich, including the delivery of 294 new homes.

Taking a broader view of construction risk management

Frank Malangone, senior director at Oracle Construction and Engineering looks at the importance of risk assessment in the construction industry – from supply chain issues, unpredictable weather and labour shortages, to severe cases such as global health and economic crises.

Skanska bags £507m A428 improvement job

Highways England has awarded Skanska a £507m contract to deliver A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements.

Network Rail completes ‘super-fast’ Northampton railway upgrades

Network Rail has completed a year’s worth of work to upgrade the railway in Northampton in five days, this included renewing track, removing scrap rail and upgrading drainage.

Yorkshire Water awards £553m water services contracts

Morrison Utility Services (MUS) and Network Plus have secured water network repair and maintenance services contracts with Yorkshire Water.

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