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.
With construction sites being given the green light to reopen following lockdown restrictions, Cambridge Investment Partnership is welcoming new residents to their new council rented homes at Anstey Way in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire.
Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed as Waltham Forest Council’s construction partner to restore the Grade 2* EMD Cinema into a multi-purpose entertainment venue.
Research shows how pre-crisis trends will fundamentally overhaul the construction ecosystem, as two-thirds of surveyed executives believe the Covid-19 pandemic will accelerate industry transformation.
Sheffield Hallam has appointed BDP-Arup, BAM and CBRE to form the ‘Hallam Alliance’, a new procurement and delivery model to inspire change in the construction industry.
Willmott Dixon’s CEO Rick Willmott has praised the “phenomenal team effort” shown across its business, as 100% of its sites remain open despite Covid-19.
The average value and length of disputes in the UK remains significantly lower than the global average, with resolution time down 23% on the year prior, according to Arcadis.
UK construction sector downturn eased in May, as construction sites gradually reopen and lockdown measures begin to loosen, according to the latest construction PMI.
Homes England is providing funding packages totalling £309m to accelerate construction at three major London housing developments, with the capacity for up to 20,000 new homes.
A E Yates has been appointed by Cheshire West and Chester Council to deliver the £5m first phase package of infrastructure work to continue the expansion of Winsford’s industrial estate.
Kier Highways and Seddon Construction have been reinstated into the Prompt Payment Code following improvements in payment practices to their supply chain.
The UK’s failure to build retirement homes prevents downsizing, as the key to unlocking the housing crisis lies in reversing decades of underinvestment, says a new report.
Arup has been appointed to support Cardiff city's plan for its reopening, investigating opportunities to improve access to open space, digital infrastructure, air quality, and active travel.
