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Demolition starts on London’s biggest housing regeneration scheme

Demolition has begun on one of London’s largest housing regeneration projects, as the £1bn scheme takes a step forward.

Hammerson submits plans for City Quarters concept in Birmingham

Hammerson has submitted a planning application to Birmingham City Council for the regeneration of its Martineau Galleries site as part of its City Quarters concept.

Hanzo Design fined £24,318 for illegal use of ‘architect’ title

Tatsiana Aliaksavana and her company Hanzo Design were each convicted of four charges of the criminal offence of misusing the title ‘architect’ and were fined £24,318.

John Sisk to deliver new M6 junction at Walsall

Contractor John Sisk & Son has been appointed to design and build the new M6 junction at Walsall which will replace the bridges over the motorway.

CPA anticipates 0.3% decline in construction output figures for 2019

Output figures for Britain’s construction industry are expected to be less than previously, giving concerns about the ability to deliver on major projects.

ACAI urges government to review insurance for Approved Inspectors

The ACAI has called on newly appointed Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to urgently review the government-regulated Approved Inspectors Scheme of Insurance.

Cover bidding in construction: A form of cheating?

It may be tough for construction when it comes to winning contracts. But does this mean that firms should work with their rivals to bend the rules?

Construction products sales fall in Q2 2019

Activity in the construction products manufacturing sector has weakened in Q2 2019, with heavy side manufacturers reporting a fall in sales, according to CPA’s State of Trade Survey.

Construction starts on affordable homes in Hounslow

Higgins has started work on the £40m project on Bath Road, Hounslow to deliver 176 much needed affordable homes, along with a new 6100 sq. ft supermarket.

Kier celebrates milestone on construction of new grammar school 

Kier invited guests and project partners to celebrate the major milestone for construction at Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School in Canterbury last week.

Observation wheel gets the green light in Newcastle

Planning permission has been granted to build a 140-metre observation wheel and visitor attraction on land at Spillers Quay in Newcastle.

Construction begins on Blackhorse Road site

Transport for London (TfL), Barratt London and London & Quadrant (L&Q) have begun work on site at Blackhorse Road to deliver hundreds of new homes, of which 50% will be affordable.

John Sisk awarded 30-storey tower in Canary Wharf

Rockwell has appointed John Sisk & Son to deliver pre-construction services for a 30-storey mixed-use tower at Westferry, Canary Wharf.

Costain reinstated to live Prompt Payment Code list

Costain has been reinstated to the live Prompt Payment Code list after it previously failed to pay its suppliers in line with the code.

Work commences on £9.4m West Street development

Wates Residential and Orbit have begun work on the £9.4m West Street development in Erith, which will see the construction 42 affordable properties.

Revised plans submitted for Bishopsgate Goodsyard regeneration

Hammerson and Ballymore have submitted revised plans for the regeneration of Bishopsgate Goodsyard which include 500 homes of which 50% will be affordable.

North West tops construction contract awards in June

The value of construction contract awards in June 2019 was £5.2bn, an increase of 5.5% on May, according to the latest Economic & Construction Market Review.

Everton reveal designs for new £500m stadium

Everton Football Club has revealed the designs for its new £500m stadium, proposed for construction at Bramley Moore Dock in Liverpool.

BESA urges members to support industry-led climate pledge

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has backed historic industry-led declarations committed to tackling the ‘crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss’.

West Ealing residents label Southern Grove tower a ‘monstrosity’

West Ealing residents say the plans for a residential tower by Southern Grove “makes a mockery of the Mayor’s vision for quality affordable homes”.

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