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.
Atkins has been chosen by Portsmouth Water as principal designer on the Havant Thicket Reservoir – the first reservoir to be built in the South East since the 1970s.
The A13 Road Widening Project in Thurrock has successfully completed its first bridge demolition, undertaking additional works, such as street lighting column removal and BT communication cable installation.
Civils contractors have backed CITB’s recommendations calling for greater simplicity and breathing space on the planned visa restrictions after Brexit.
The final beam has been lifted into place for the £16m Springhead Bridge that will connect part of Ebbsfleet Garden City with Ebbsfleet International station.
New government figures published today (3 October) show the number of new build homes under construction has dwindled, putting further pressure on the housing crisis.
The UK construction industry has experienced a further slowdown in sales, turnover and profits pointing to a sustained downward trend, according to the latest UK Construction Sector Report from MHA.
Assael Architecture has become the first UK architectural practice to sign up to the UN Climate Neutral Now initiative, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Construction employers raise concerns about the future 12-month visa scheme, as CITB urges the government to extend the ‘low-skilled’ visa to 24 months.
Proposals have been approved by Westminster City Council to transform a former industrial building in Belgravia next to Grosvenor’s Eccleston Yards to provide new office, restaurant and retail space.
Building activity in Q3 2019 fell at the second-fastest rate since April 2009, as the UK construction sector remains stuck in a downturn, according to the latest Construction PMI figures.
Cambridgeshire County Council has marked the start of the formal procurement process to secure a new construction partner on the King’s Dyke level crossing scheme.
