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Work on Carlisle flood risk scheme paused

The Environment Agency has decided to temporarily halt construction on phase 1 of the Carlisle flood risk management scheme during the winter months.

[VIDEO] Quik Drive collated screw system from Simpson Strong-Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie is known for helping people build safer, stronger structures economically, this is done by designing, engineering and manufacturing “No Equal” structural connectors and other related products that meet or exceed customers’ needs and expectations.

B+K wins £42m Sunderland City Hall contract

Bowmer + Kirkland has won the £42m Sunderland City Hall contract, the first building to be constructed on the former Vaux site The new building,...

AmeySRM joint venture to deliver £43m M6 improvements

AmeySRM, a joint venture between Amey and Sir Robert McAlpine will begin the transformation of a key motorway junction in Cheshire next year.

3 concrete product firms fined £36m for breaking competition law

The CMA has handed out fines worth over £36m to three firms for breaking competition law in supplying certain concrete drainage products for construction projects.

Interserve wins place on £1bn Yorkshire Water MEICA Frameworks

Interserve has been awarded a place on two Frameworks with Yorkshire Water, which have a combined value £1bn.

Making the case for quality in construction

The CIOB's new chief executive, Caroline Gumble, discusses the work of their Construction Quality Commission in pushing the issue to the top of the agenda.

UK build-to-rent sector sees 20% growth

Research published by the British Property Federation (BPF) shows that there are 148,046 build-to-rent homes completed, under construction or in planning across the UK.

Plans revealed for expansion of Old Trafford cricket ground

Lancashire Cricket Club and Trafford Council have revealed transformational plans in the initial phase of the development of the new Civic Quarter.

Procurement bodies launch Integrated Consultancy Framework

The North West Construction Hub (NWCH) and Southern Construction Framework (SCF) have launched a national Professional Services Framework.

How is the construction sector combatting its waste?

The UK’s biggest consumer of natural resources is the construction industry, according to Wrap. In this article, we explore the causes of this waste, as well as ways to address them.

Insurance and JCT contracts

Dave Cahill, senior partner and divisional business development leader, Marsh JLT Speciality discusses the different risk profiles of new build and refurbishment or extension work, and how JCT contracts can help.

Consultancy calls for better transport infrastructure in the North

Trident Building Consultancy has said HS2 and HS3 is not the answer to boosting the North’s transport infrastructure.

Wates to build 140 new homes on Lowfield Green in York

The City of York Council has contracted Wates Group to build 140 new homes on Lowfield Green and local residents are invited to meet them.

Most considerate constructors of 2019 to be revealed

The highest-performing construction companies and suppliers are to be honoured at the upcoming National Considerate Constructors Scheme’s awards

Tips on choosing workwear this winter

James Whitaker, marketing director at Dickies, shares his top tips on choosing workwear this winter.

£5.4m scheme creates 53 affordable homes in Salford

Housing association, ForHousing has finished work on the £5.4m development of 53 new affordable homes in Salford.

Two defendants convicted of misusing ‘architect’ title

Clinton Gadd and ABM Building Services Ltd have been convicted of four counts of the criminal offence of misusing the title ‘architect’.

Henry Riley wins £21m Morpeth leisure scheme

Henry Riley has been appointed to work on two schemes that will transform the Northumberland leisure and lifestyle scene.

Joint venture unlocks biggest brownfield housing site in the region 

The joint venture between Sandwell Council and WMCA, unlocks the biggest brownfield housing site in the region, helping to reduce pressure on the green belt.

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