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Morgan Sindall secures Major Construction Works Framework

Morgan Sindall Construction’s Eastern Counties business has been appointed to Norfolk County Council’s (NCC) Major Construction Works Framework.

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Waugh Thistleton wins place on Build-in-Wood consortium

Waugh Thistleton Architects has been selected as the only UK partner in a new EU consortium, Build-in-Wood, targeting the reduction of CO2 emissions through increased use of wood for multi-storey buildings.

Homes of the future: University and TV architect collaborate

The ways that homes are designed and built in the future could be completely transformed, thanks to a new project between Northumbria University, Newcastle and architect George Clarke.

Boroughmuir restoration to boost local economy, report reveals

The Boroughmuir restoration will include the redevelopment of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic school buildings and will bring over £45m of economic benefits to the local area.

Queen’s Speech: New plans on building safety and the environment

The Government has unveiled “ambitious” plans on building safety, the National Infrastructure Strategy and environmental principles in the Queen’s Speech.

Midland Metropolitan hospital gains additional government support

Work to finish construction of the Midland Metropolitan hospital will now go ahead, after the Chancellor announced £350m in funding to rescue the project This...

Faraday ruling sets new precedent on public contract award cancellations

Successful challenges to public contract awards could be more likely following the Court of Appeal ruling in Faraday Development Ltd v West Berkshire Council.

Planning approval for supermarket and hotel in Kent

Pegasus Group has secured planning permission on behalf of Nottingham based Henry Davidson Developments (HDD) for a new Aldi and Premier Inn at Perry...

Ardmore wins £460m contract to restore prestigious Old War Office

Ardmore Group has been awarded a construction contract to restore and convert the Old War Office site in Whitehall.

Housebuilding duo reaches finals for self-build housing award

Three of Scotframe and Cairnrowan Custom Homes collaborations have reached the finals of a UK-wide self-build housing award.

Ogilvie breaks ground on £30m Wellheads Road scheme in Aberdeen

Ogilvie Construction has begun construction on a new £30m scheme to provide 283 new flats on Wellheads Road in Dyce for Aberdeen City Council.

Only 1 in 10 homes built on Green Belt land deemed ‘affordable’

According to a report by countryside charity, CPRE, only 1 in 10 homes built on land released from the Green Belt are ‘affordable’.

Work cleared to take Edinburgh’s trams to Newhaven

Construction work for the project to take Edinburgh’s trams to Newhaven is scheduled to begin in mid-November, after six months of work by the council and contractors.

Pilot schemes to save contractors and supply chain SMEs £25m

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and construction employees are piloting four home building and infrastructure projects in the hopes of improving procurement practices

Thomas Sinden completes Welcome Centre at St Albans Cathedral

Thomas Sinden has completed a new single storey £7m Welcome Centre, connecting the Norman cathedral with the 20th century Chapter House.

Morgan Sindall appointed to Southern construction framework

Morgan Sindall has been appointed to deliver the Stoneham Park Primary Academy, as part of the Southern construction framework.

Middlesbrough launches £250m digital city vision

A £250m project to establish Middlesbrough as the UK’s digital city, which will create more than 2,000 jobs, has been launched.

Brentwood Development Partnership to transform the borough

Brentwood Borough Council and Morgan Sindall Investments have formed a joint venture, the Brentwood Development Partnership, to redevelop Brentwood.

Court rejects case against Ashford Borough Council’s Local Plan

The High Court has rejected an action brought against Ashford Borough Council by Bellamile Ltd opposing the Ashford Local Plan 2030.

Willmott Dixon to transform Grade II listed Art Deco theatre

Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £26.75m construction contract to restore the Grade II listed Art Deco theatre in Stockton-on-Tees.

£3.7m housing development to help prevent homelessness in Manchester

The second phase of a £3.7m housing development in Manchester to prevent homelessness has begun today, on World Homeless Day (10 October)

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