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Balfour Beatty electrifies rail lines between Bristol and Cardiff

Balfour Beatty has completed the electrification of 77km of the Great Western Railway (GWR) rail lines between Bristol and Cardiff.

Great Ancoats Street scheme to improve Manchester’s infrastructure

The £9.1m Great Ancoats Street scheme will improve the area for pedestrians, providing a more natural and attractive link between the Manchester City centre, the Ancoats and New Islington neighbourhoods.

NAO slams MoD for failing to ease risks on nuclear projects

The MoD's poor management of three infrastructure projects on its nuclear-regulated sites has contributed to a combined cost increase of £1.35bn, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

Ogilvie to construct new AC by Marriott hotel in Glasgow

Ogilvie Construction has secured the contract to construct the new AC by Marriott hotel in Glasgow for Chris Stewart Group.

Graham begins work on €9.3m Blanchardstown Centre revamp

Delivered by Graham, Blanchardstown Centre – Ireland’s largest retail development – will see eight new stores and unveil a modern, reimagined space upon completion in November 2020.

Balfour Beatty finishes on top for contractor table in December

The latest Top 50 Contractor League Table for December has just been published by Barbour ABI, as Balfour Beatty climbs to the top with £297m worth of contracts.

Willmott Dixon wins £10m contract to extend Ripon’s leisure centre

Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £10m contract from Harrogate Borough Council to extend Ripon’s leisure centre by building a new 25m pool.

Retrofitting for Flood Resilience: RIBA’s latest release

'Retrofitting for Flood Resilience: A Guide to Building and Community Design' is the newest release from RIBA.

Planning permission secured for new Parish Reach development

Kier Living has secured planning permission for 270 new homes in the Parish Reach development in Lisvane, Cardiff.

Heriot-Watt researchers develop ‘world first’ recycled brick

Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have created a brick made from 90% recycled construction and demolition waste to help support the construction industry's sustainability ambitions.

Construction consultancy wins work on community centre in Norwich

Construction consultancy, Daniel Connal Partnership, has been appointed to manage the refurbishment of a new headquarters and community centre in Norwich.

Faithful+Gould secures lead position on Professional Services Framework

Project management consultancy, Faithful+Gould, has retained its position as Lot 1 provider for Pagabo’s Professional Services Framework.

Network Rail reveals winners of £640m design services contracts

Network Rail has announced the award of 82 framework contracts to deliver design services across the country.

Work begins on Nant Silyn scheme in Wrexham

Wrexham County Council and Liberty are to build new council homes at the site of the former Nant Silyn residential care home on Pont Wen, Caia Park.

BakerHicks wins spot on LSHTM Designers Framework

BakerHicks has secured a position on the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) Designers Framework to deliver structural engineering services.

Drone footage shows Springhead Bridge concrete pour at Ebbsfleet

Ebbsfleet Garden City has released their latest drone footage of the concrete pour at the Springhead Bridge.

New £150m mental facilities in Tooting get the green light

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) has gained approval to begin work on its two new mental health facilities for south west Londoners.

BESA urges Scotland to lead construction industry payment reform

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called on its members in Scotland to embrace the ‘golden opportunity’ it has to lead a payment reform.

Heathrow confirms 2020 planning application and public consultation

Heathrow will launch a public consultation to finalise its proposals for airport expansion, following the recent decision by the CAA to cap early spending.

Breedon to acquire Cemex’s UK business for £178m

Breedon Group has reached a conditional agreement with building materials giant Cemex to acquire certain UK assets and operations for £178m.

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