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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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23 Scottish SMEs win place on demolition framework

An £18m a year contract has been awarded to 23 Scottish SMEs that offer demolition and deconstruction services to all local authorities and housing associations.

TfL sets out travel advice for the construction sector

Transport for London (TfL)'s toolkit sets out its latest travel advice for the construction sector as more of its workforce returns to sites across the Capital.

Green light for 205 apartments at Elthorne Works

Planning permission has been granted for MHA’s Elthorne Works, a co-location scheme situated on Trumpers Way, Hanwell, in Ealing.

Winvic to construct new Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal

Winvic has secured a £29m contract to deliver a new Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal at Prologis RFI DIRFT in Northamptonshire, forming part of Prologis’ extension to its UK’s logistics park.

Amey secures Avonmouth and Severn Bridges maintenance contract

Amey has been awarded the £16m Specialist Bridge Inspection and Maintenance contract (SBIM) for Avonmouth and Severn Bridges by Highways England.

Planning reforms offer major boost to SME builders

Landmark changes to the UK’s outdated planning system will protect valued green spaces and offer a major boost to SME builders.

Kier Highways wins £160m Area 4 maintenance contract

Highways England has appointed Kier Highways to deliver the £160m Area 4 maintenance and response contract which will run for eight years.

Transformative design for Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan revealed

Network Rail has released its concept designs for transforming the capital’s main station as part of the Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan.

Build-to-rent homes up 22% on last year

Research shows there are now 167,853 build-to-rent homes complete, under construction or in planning across the UK, a 22% increase against the same period last year.

Architecture’s innovators

How a small North West architectural practice proved it could punch above its weight, landing a series of prestigious projects and transforming Liverpool’s cityscape.

Vinci to deliver £26m cancer centre in Macclesfield

Vinci Construction UK has been appointed to deliver the construction of the new £26m Christie at Macclesfield cancer centre.

Construction of new cancer centre remains on track despite Covid

Construction work continues to press ahead on a £35m cancer centre at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle – despite Covid-19.

Countryside to deliver next phase of Bracknell regeneration

Developer Countryside has been appointed by Bracknell Forest Council to deliver hundreds of affordable new homes as part of the town centre’s regeneration.

Nottinghamshire SMEs win slice of £10.6m maintenance framework

A new £10.6m repairs, servicing and maintenance framework has been launched to help develop and maintain Nottinghamshire County Council’s property portfolio.

Could co-location developments be the answer to the housing crisis?

Co-location developments are an emerging trend. Could this be an answer to helping solve the housing crisis, with high demand for both industrial and residential developments? Why not integrate the two uses? Peter Watkins, director of HDR|Bradbrook explores.

Robertson wins £11m contract to build AMRC North West

Robertson has been appointed by the University of Sheffield to build its dedicated Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West.

Beyond the pandemic: Creating healthier environments for communities

For many people living across the UK, easily accessible, high quality green space has become more important than ever. Ben Kite, managing director at Ecological Planning & Research, says this must drive a commitment to healthier environments for all.

Wates wins £16m Whitehaven Academy contract

Wates Construction has been awarded a £16m contract to build Whitehaven Academy School’s second educational facility.

2021 construction output expected to be 6.4% lower than pre-Covid levels

Despite the government putting industry at the centre of its recovery plans, the full impact of Covid-19 is expected to spell uncertainty for the construction industry.

SME housebuilders continue to grapple with complex planning

As the UK begins to slowly come out of lockdown, SME housebuilders will once again have to grapple with a planning system that has arguably never been more complex, according to a report by Aldermore Bank.

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