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SCAPE selects contractors to £750m Regional Construction framework

Jeakins Weir, Stepnell, G F Tomlinson, Lindum Group, Ashe Construction, Conamar, Clegg Construction and R G Carter have been chosen to help local authorities and public sector organisations deliver ambitious, community-focused construction projects up to a value of £7.5m from 26 August 2022.

Fusion at Brent Cross Town to offer 662 rooms in £210m London student accommodation

The new north London neighbourhood of Brent Cross Town will be the home of a new £210m student accommodation with 662 private rooms, onsite gym and coffee shop, known as Fusion at Brent Cross Town.

Holmes Miller expands to support public sector projects in South East England

Holmes Miller has opened a new purpose-built studio in Hertfordshire, to support a pipeline of public sector projects in South East England.

Secure tool storage company Armorgard renew membership with Secured by Design

Market-leading manufacturer of secure tool storage and on-site logistical solutions, Armorgard have recently renewed their membership with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).

Strategic Place Partnership to be piloted by Homes England and Greater Manchester

Homes England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have entered into a Strategic Place Partnership, piloting a new model for partnership working between the government’s housing and regeneration agency and local authorities.

Balfour Beatty JV awarded two development contracts in Hong Kong

Balfour Beatty has announced that its 50:50 joint venture, Gammon, has been awarded two development contracts in Hong Kong with a combined value of HK $6.1bn.

Galliford Try reappointed to Midlands Highways Alliance Plus Framework

Galliford Try’s Highways business has been reappointed to the Midlands Highways Alliance Plus (MHA+) Medium Schemes Framework.

Kier wins place on Crown Commercial Service’s £35bn RM6232 Framework

Kier Places has been appointed to Lot Group 2 – Hard Facilities Management, Lot 2b and Lot 2c on the CCS Facilities Management and Workplace Services RM6232 Framework.

First look at HS2’s Washwood Heath Depot facility revealed

The first design images for HS2's Washwood Heath Depot, the maintenance facility and main control centre for the whole HS2 network, have been revealed.

Balfour Beatty joint venture places first bridge widening beams on Texas Oak Hill Parkway project

Balfour Beatty, as part of Colorado River Constructors (CRC) joint venture team, successfully set the first bridge beams that support widening activities east of US 290 and SH 71 “Y” interchange in Austin, Texas on the $674m Oak Hill Parkway project.

Government launch new Help to Build equity loan scheme

Today (24 June 2022), the government has announced a new 'Help to Build' equity loan scheme, which will help to support people onto the property ladder and build their own home.

The importance of following an NEC contract from the start

John Elven, senior consultant at Arbicon, discusses the importance of acting in accordance with the requirements of an NEC contract as a means of promoting dispute avoidance.

British Gypsum donate building materials for homeless charity renovation

British Gypsum donate building materials to Emmaus, a homelessness support charity helping vulnerable people in and around Hastings rebuild their lives, for recent renovation work.

Post-Covid construction boom ‘could be over’, research suggests

The most recent research from Barbour ABI indicates that the post-covid construction boom could be over, with April's downward trend continuing into May.

Peel NRE submits proposals for medicinal cannabis facility on Isle of Man

Peel NRE has applied for planning consent to develop a science innovation and research centre, sustainable energy park and medicinal cannabis facility on the Isle of Man.

HS2 updates designs to use 80% less concrete at Streethay

HS2 updates designs to reduce the length of wall structures for the railway at Streethay from 1.6 kilometres to 420 metres, meaning 80% less concrete will be required.

United Living secures £33.5m residential contract in Oxfordshire

United Living Group has been awarded a £33.5 million residential contract from Platform Housing Group to build new homes in Carterton, Oxfordshire.

DBR leading ground assessments in Houses of Parliament restoration

DBR Ltd will oversee the creation of boreholes to assess ground conditions around the Parliamentary Estate, informing essential decisions about the Houses of Parliament restoration and renewal.

Kier & Housing Growth Partnership announce joint residential sites venture

Kier Property and Housing Growth Partnership have announced a joint venture to develop residential sites across the UK.

Construction Innovation Hub celebrates completion of Value Toolkit

Over 200 industry partners participated in the development of the Construction Innovation Hub’s (CIH) Value Toolkit, a suite of tools to embed value-based decision making in the built environment sector.

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