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Kier renews contract on Gloucestershire framework 

Kier has been reappointed a place on both Lots of the £95m Gloucestershire County Council major construction works framework.

‘Roadmap to Recovery’ to revive UK construction after Covid-19

The ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ has been published by the Construction Leadership Council’s Covid-19 Task Force to drive the recovery of construction after the Covid-19 crisis.

Construction and property firms urge ‘resilient’ Covid-19 recovery

Construction and property firms including Buro Happold, Willmott Dixon and Arup are among more than 200 business leaders who have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for a "clean, inclusive and resilient" recovery from coronavirus.

Mace wins contract on Northern Powerhouse Rail programme

Mace has been appointed by Transport for the North (TfN) to lead the programme support office for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme.

Scotland prepare for the construction industry to return to work

From today (29 May), Scotland is expected to be able to implement the first phase in its restart plan for the construction industry.

Whitepaper: Walking the fine line of construction margins

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Construction work begins on Talbot Gateway regeneration scheme

The next phase of Blackpool’s town centre regeneration is set to get underway in the first week of June as contractors prepare to start on site at Talbot Gateway.

11% drop in bricks, blocks and precast concrete 

Market growth for the bricks, blocks and precast concrete sector was at a steady 13% between 2015-2019, however, AMA Research are predicting Covid-19 will...

LHC and Southwark Council launch Architect Design Services framework

LHC and Southwark Council have launched the Architect Design Services (ADS) framework, this will create a list of architectural practices and new design talent at the fingertips of local authorities and social landlords in Greater London.

‘Time is running out’ to avoid construction disputes

The clock is ticking to avoid mass construction disputes, as many contractors will have the ability to terminate coronavirus-disrupted contracts this summer, says consulting firm Accuracy.

Construction professionals voice post-Covid optimism

92% of construction professionals across the world expect their business to survive the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

£3.5m to support Glasgow’s Space for Distancing scheme

Sustrans Scotland has awarded £3.5m to Glasgow’s Space for Distancing scheme which will provide additional space for physical distancing.

Kier secures £97.1m Heartlands Hospital project

Kier has secured a £97.1m contract to deliver a new Ambulatory Care and Diagnostics Centre (ACAD) at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham.

UK’s largest unaccompanied freight ferry port opens for business

After a year of construction, the unaccompanied freight roll on/roll off terminal, located at the edge of London, has opened for business.

£2.7bn East Midlands transport plan revealed

A £2.7bn transport plan to provide frequent connections to the HS2 East Midlands Hub station at Toton has been published.

Green light for net-zero carbon distribution facility

Logistics developer, Tritax Symmetry has gained planning consent for a new net-zero carbon parcel distribution facility for DPD at Symmetry Park in Bicester.

Construction, Covid-19 and forging a new understanding of value

Ron Lang of the Construction Innovation Hub says the sector’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic must herald a permanent shift in construction’s approach to value.

Interserve wins £8.5m Genomics Partnership Wales centre

Interserve has been awarded the contract to design Genomics Partnership Wales’ new £8.5m research centre and offices by the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.

Plans submitted for new Moseley Railway Station

Plans for a new Moseley Railway Station have been submitted to Birmingham City Council's planning committee.

Construction output expected to plummet by 25% in 2020

Total construction output in the UK is anticipated to plummet by 25% during 2020, according to the Construction Products Association (CPA).

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