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.
The £350m Grange University Hospital (GUH) in Gwent, South Wales opened to patients on 17 November – four months ahead of schedule, in a bid to help the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) respond to winter pressures and Covid-19.
When it comes to project disputes, being able to access the correct records and information can be the difference between winning and losing. It is therefore crucial for businesses to document everything – and to ensure they can find it when it is needed.
North Ayrshire Council has appointed BAM FM – part of BAM Construct UK – for a three-year contract to maintain and repair heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems
An agreement providing Enfield Council with £170m of funding to deliver infrastructure to unlock the £6bn Meridian Water project and help deliver thousands of new homes has been signed by Enfield Council and the government.
Caddick Construction has been appointed to the Warrington Youth Zone project, which will bring sports and social facilities to young people from across the local area.
Major reforms to support housing tenants in England and ensure landlords raise standards have been announced today (17 November) by the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick.
The majority of UK adults consider the housing crisis to be one of the main issues facing the UK, even amidst Covid-19 and Brexit uncertainty, a survey by Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has revealed.
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma MP, has written a letter paying tribute to the UK construction industry.
For responsible householders and landowners, this is the time to take stock of trees on their property and to make sure they are healthy, well maintained and safe.
Seddon was chosen by South Staffordshire Council to construct a new £10m community hub in Codsall, following a ground-breaking event to mark the start of the ambitious project, which is expected to open in early 2022.
Sir Robert McAlpine has achieved practical completion on the Majestic in Leeds, a restoration project that will offer much-needed office space in the city centre's business district.
A five-year programme to fund Scotland's affordable housing projects in rural and island communities is being extended, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart has told Parliament.
