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Interserve named preferred bidder for £36m redevelopment contract

Interserve has been named as the preferred bidder for a £36m redevelopment programme by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

The challenge of creating sufficient affordable housing

Structural warranty specialist Advantage Insurance (AHCI) has been taking a closer look at the affordable housing issue.

Westridge Construction wins Brighton Dome redevelopment

Brighton & Hove City Council has chosen Westridge Construction as the preferred interim contractor to continue essential redevelopment work on Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.

Muse and Schroders approve funding deal at Cheadle Royal

Muse Developments has secured a funding deal, as Schroders Regional Office Property Unit Trust agrees to acquire a new scheme currently under construction at Cheadle Royal.

Gloucester architect fined £1,500 for unprofessional conduct

The Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) has issued architect Gordon Simpson of Art Hand Ltd, with a penalty order of £1,500 following unacceptable professional conduct.

Construction workers detained in counter-fraud operations

Seven construction workers have been detained on suspicion of working in Britain illegally during unannounced counter-fraud visits by CITB, police and the Home Office.

£79m Manchester High Street scheme gets the go-ahead

The £79m proposal for the regeneration of 20-36 High Street in Manchester has gained a resolution to grant detailed planning permission by Manchester City Council’s planning committee.

WELL Building Standard: Designing with wellbeing in mind

Michael Davey takes a look at the WELL Building Standard, which aims to optimise design and operations to create healthier, happier workplaces.

Esh Build completes £1.2m project on pupil referral unit in Wakefield

Esh Construction has completed the refurbishment of a pupil referral unit at Springfield School in Wakefield which will provide more space and better facilities for 11-18-year-olds.

HS2 to streamline procurement process for civils sub-contractors

HS2’s main works civils contractors have collaborated to introduce a new system for assessing tenders, designed to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the supply chain.

Cruden Building wins £12.7m affordable housing contract in Glasgow

Registered social landlord, Thenue Housing, has appointed Cruden Building, part of the Cruden Group, to deliver 77 new affordable homes in Glasgow.

SES wins £42m contract for build to rent scheme in Leeds

SES Engineering Services (SES) has been awarded a £42m contract with Sir Robert McAlpine for a mixed-use build to rent scheme in Leeds.

UK Construction Week 2019 draws attention to future of construction

Over 34,000 construction professionals attended UK Construction Week 2019, with many keen to learn about future construction technologies and how they can be applied to their businesses.

Planning reform needed to encourage more music venues, says L&G

Architects, property developers and local planners need to better prioritise music venues and listen more closely to artists and performers when designing regeneration schemes.

Creagh’s Spantherm: Revolutionising fully insulated floor installation

Creagh’s Spantherm harnesses offsite production to reduce the time to install a fully insulated floor from weeks to days.

VAT reverse charge delay: What does it mean for construction?

Phil Hall of the Association of Accounting Technicians takes a look at what the introduction of the domestic VAT reverse charge means for construction firms – and why the issue shouldn’t be kicked into the long grass.

Light Steel Framing: Getting it right

The Steel Construction Institute has played a key role in the development of light steel framing in the UK for over 20 years.

Major land acquisition confirmed for Ebbsfleet Garden City

Ebbsfleet Central, a new facility in Ebbsfleet Garden City will deliver a commercial and residential centre, backed by housing minister, Esther McVey.

Interserve wins £13m heritage and arts contract in Oldham

Oldham Council has selected Interserve to deliver a £13m major centre for culture, arts, history and entertainment in the Oldham town.

How the skills gap has affected the government’s homebuilding targets

Daniel Ure of PPE specialist Vizwear examines what problems the skills shortage in construction is causing for the government’s homebuilding targets – and what companies can do to help fill key positions.

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