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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.

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Construction consultancy wins work on community centre in Norwich

Construction consultancy, Daniel Connal Partnership, has been appointed to manage the refurbishment of a new headquarters and community centre in Norwich.

Faithful+Gould secures lead position on Professional Services Framework

Project management consultancy, Faithful+Gould, has retained its position as Lot 1 provider for Pagabo’s Professional Services Framework.

Network Rail reveals winners of £640m design services contracts

Network Rail has announced the award of 82 framework contracts to deliver design services across the country.

Work begins on Nant Silyn scheme in Wrexham

Wrexham County Council and Liberty are to build new council homes at the site of the former Nant Silyn residential care home on Pont Wen, Caia Park.

BakerHicks wins spot on LSHTM Designers Framework

BakerHicks has secured a position on the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) Designers Framework to deliver structural engineering services.

Drone footage shows Springhead Bridge concrete pour at Ebbsfleet

Ebbsfleet Garden City has released their latest drone footage of the concrete pour at the Springhead Bridge.

New £150m mental facilities in Tooting get the green light

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) has gained approval to begin work on its two new mental health facilities for south west Londoners.

BESA urges Scotland to lead construction industry payment reform

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called on its members in Scotland to embrace the ‘golden opportunity’ it has to lead a payment reform.

Heathrow confirms 2020 planning application and public consultation

Heathrow will launch a public consultation to finalise its proposals for airport expansion, following the recent decision by the CAA to cap early spending.

Breedon to acquire Cemex’s UK business for £178m

Breedon Group has reached a conditional agreement with building materials giant Cemex to acquire certain UK assets and operations for £178m.

Plans approved for €1bn Grand Canal Innovation District in Dublin

The Irish Government has agreed to support the development of a Grand Canal Innovation District (GCID) in Dublin.

128 additional jobs lost at Clugston Group

An additional 128 jobs have been lost at Clugston Group after the contractor entered into administration in December.

900 new homes to be built at Meridian One

Enfield Council and developer Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships) have agreed to deliver approximately 900 new homes at Meridian One.

Interserve wins place on CCS’s £8bn construction works framework

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has revealed the latest contractors to gain places on its construction works framework, including Interserve Construction, who have been appointed to 6 lots.

Plans revealed to reinvigorate North-East rail network

Transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced a commitment to reviving the North-East rail network, outlining how new investment will boost the network and level up infrastructure across the country.

Rydon awarded £9.5m Kent medical innovation centre contract

Rydon has been awarded an innovation centre contract for Kent Medical Campus, this will bring together businesses and organisations involved in finding solutions to healthcare issues and scientific research.

HS2: Lord Berkeley condemns ‘completely out of control’ costs

Lord Berkeley has said Parliament was “seriously mislead” over the true costs of HS2, claiming the cost of the line is “completely out of control”.

Stevenage town centre regeneration takes step forward

Mace has submitted a major planning application to regenerate Stevenage town centre, following several months of consultation with local people and businesses.

Work on A185 corridor to combat congestion in South Tyneside

Work on the A185 corridor between Jarrow and Hebburn to relieve congestion through South Tyneside will commence next week.

UK construction sector ‘limps through final quarter of 2019’

Construction output experienced another sharp drop in December, as political uncertainty and subdued client demand slashed workloads.

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