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Innovation district near Glagow Airport gains business case backing

Development of a major innovation district near Glasgow Airport has taken a significant step forward as Renfrewshire Council approve the full business case.

Outsourcing Playbook to future-proof public contracts

The government has published its Outsourcing Playbook, designed to improve how it works with the construction industry and deliver better public spaces.

Infrastructure contract awards up 18.5%

The value of infrastructure contract awards was £1.5bn during January 2019 – an 18.5% increase on December 2018.

Morgan Sindall reveals record results for 2018

Morgan Sindall Group has revealed record profit for 2018, as adjusted profit before tax was up 23% to £81.6m on revenue of £2.97bn, a 6% increase on the previous year.

Falkirk Gateway project appoints preferred developer

Hargreaves Services plc and Fintry Estates Ltd have been appointed as the preferred developers for the Falkirk Gateway project.

New port on the River Thames gains development consent

The Port of Tilbury has received development consent from the Secretary of State for Transport to build Tilbury2.

Plans for the Sixth in Belfast given the green light

Plans for The Sixth, a £75m redevelopment of the former Belfast Telegraph building, have been approved by Belfast City Council’s planning committee.

The Benefits Of AI (Artificial Intelligence) In Construction

Trimble discuss the use of artificial intelligence in construction roles, making job sites more efficient and economical.

Major redevelopment for York castle museum

York Museums Trust have appointed the team that will work on the initial design phase of a major redevelopment at York Castle Museum, including Alison Brooks Architects and BuroHappold Engineering.

BMHT to build 2,000 homes over the next five years

After completing 10 new homes, Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT) is on track to build a further 2,000 new homes over the next five years.

Making that jump: Building to road

Sean Gray director of transportation at international construction company, Mace, takes a look at how new innovations can transform infrastructure projects.

What’s wrong with retention in construction?

Retentions meet a real need and aren’t a problem in themselves – it’s how they are administered that needs fixing.

£105.5m build to rent London development announced

Telford Homes has announced they will be exchanging contracts for the sale of its Equipment Works build to rent development which comprises 257 units in Walthamstow.

Laing O’Rourke finally completes refinancing deal

Laing O’Rourke has unveiled pre-tax losses of £43.6m for its latest financial year, as the construction firm claims a no-deal Brexit would pose a minimal risk to its current projects.

Campaign targets plastics and packaging in construction

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has launched its industry-wide campaign ‘Spotlight on...plastics and packaging’ to raise awareness on how the construction industry can reduce, reuse and recycle plastics and packaging.

Wimpole Welcome Project – with Mick George Earthworks

Mick George discuss their earthworks on the Welcome Project at Wimpole Hall Estate, in Cambridgeshire, a popular National Trust location

16-storey Old Trafford development gets green light

Developer, MCR Property Group has received planning approval for its 16-storey Old Trafford development, Trafford Plaza.

Galliford Try & Ealing Council sign agreement for £275m Perceval House

Galliford Try Partnerships and Ealing Council have signed a development agreement to deliver 470 new homes at Perceval House, worth an estimated £275m.

Graham wins £13m design and build contract

Graham has been selected by Countryside Zest and Highways England following the award of a design and build contract for the Chelmsford East Beaulieu project.

£120m Swansea Central Phase contractor appointed

Buckingham Group Contracting is the contractor appointed by Swansea Council under a pre-construction services agreement for the project.

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