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.
Lothian Leisure Development Ltd (LLD), has announced a partnership with Birmingham’s NEC Group to deliver a new privately funded 8,000 capacity, Edinburgh Indoor Arena.
The bridge, which will carry each DART shuttle over the A1081, has opened 10 hours early, following the installation of an 80-metre long, 1,000 tonne curved bridge.
Sky has announced its plans for a new 32-acre TV and film studio at Elstree, home to the world-renowned Elstree Studios, which will see over 2,000 jobs created.
VolkerLaser and Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) have completed all concrete and waterproofing repairs on the southbound carriageway at the M5 Oldbury Viaduct.
Inland Homes plc has been granted planning permission for Wilton Park, Beaconsfield, now through the judicial review period and is free from any legal challenge.
A coalition of business groups from the property and construction sectors have urged the next UK government to cut VAT on maintenance and home improvements to spur a green housing revolution.
Ascena has been appointed as the hotel operator for the £120m Guildhall development in Nottingham, the scheme will be submitted for detailed planning over the next few weeks.
Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has revealed its plans for the proposed expansion of the Anfield Road Stand, which will see more fans watch some of Europe’s best live football in a facility in the heart of Liverpool.
The steel bridge is the first of three components to be installed over the next few months to create a Roll On – Roll Off facility into the new terminal at the Tilbury2, under construction by Graham.
CityFibre has awarded Granemore Group a £39m contract for its fibre rollout in Northampton as part of CityFibre’s £2.5bn Gigabit City investment programme.
In its manifesto, ‘Infrastructure for everyone’, the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) argues for denser brownfield development, to help deal with the national housing crisis.
47% of small business owners and managing directors in the construction sector admit they’ve had to stop their own pay due to the impact of unfair payment practices by their buyers.
