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Lower Thames Crossing seeking one TBM for both tunnels

The JV in charge of the Lower Thames Crossing is now seeking one large TBM to dig both north and southbound tunnels.

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Plans for tallest building in Wales announced

The new plans for the tower development in Cardiff would tower over the existing record holder, Swansea’s 29-storey Meridian Tower, at 50 storeys.

Arora Group proposes ‘Heathrow West’ airport expansion to government

Heathrow West is the first new proposal submitted after the Government invited competing proposals for the Heathrow airport expansion as mentioned in the Spring Statement.

Laing O’Rourke to deliver new UK disease prevention centre

Laing O’Rourke has signed two contracts with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to build multiple disease prevention facilities as part of the National Biosecurity Centre at Weybridge programme.

Henry Brothers to build Nottingham Community Diagnostic Centre

Henry Brothers have been appointed to construct the new Nottingham Community Diagnostic Centre, funded by the government.

Sizewell C given go-ahead with final investment decision

A final investment decision for Sizewell C has been confirmed, with the government holding the major stake and allowing the plant to proceed.

[VIDEO] World’s largest crane lifts dome at Hinkley Point C

The world's largest crane, Big Carl, has lifted a 14 metre-tall dome into place for Unit 2 at Hinkley Point C.

HS2 contract renegotiation to begin with the Department for Transport

HS2 contract renegotiation with the Department for Transport have begun, with the major contractors set to take more responsibility.

Winners of RIBA National Awards 2025 revealed

20 projects across the country have won the Royal Institute of British Architecture’s (RIBA) National Awards 2025. This year’s awards have focused primarily on restoration and conservation, both retaining qualities of original builds while also updating or improving them for modern residents and visitors.

Galliford Try wins £15.6m primary school project in Wigan

Galliford Try has been appointed to deliver the new £15.6m RL Hughes Primary School through the Department for Education’s (DfE) S21 Framework.

TfL infrastructure improvement framework details announced

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated the procurement process for its infrastructure improvement framework, anticipated to encompass up to £700 million in construction and design works.

[VIDEO] 8.4 mile HS2 tunnel breaks through beneath London

Northolt Tunnel, the second-longest on the HS2 route, has been completed using four tunnel-boring machines (TBMs).

Hinkley Point C contractors confirmed for Sizewell C civil works

Sizewell C, Laing O’Rourke, Balfour Beatty, and Bouygues Travaux Publics have signed an Program Alliance Agreement for the 8-year civil works project at Sizewell C.

Universal submits first plans for Bedford park, seeks to fast-track approval

Universal confirmed that they have submitted the first set of plans and a Special Development Order for the Bedford park site to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Consortium appointed to Small Modular Reactor programme

An advisory consortium has been appointed to the Great British Energy - Nuclear's Small Modular Reactor programme.

[VIDEO] HS2 Lower Thorpe viaduct slide completed in just three days

The HS2 Lower Thorpe viaduct has been slid into place in just three days. Watch the time-lapse video to see the process in full.

Glass bridge design selected as winner for Queen Elizabeth II memorial

Foster + Partners has won the bid to design the Queen Elizabeth II memorial in St James’s Park, with a new cast-glass bridge inspired by the late Queen's wedding tiara.

Homes England acquires Ripon Barracks for 1,300 new homes

Ripon Barracks has been released by the Ministry of Defence to Homes England, making way for 1,300 new homes.

Albert Bridge House scheme doubles number of build-to-rent homes in new proposal

The developers behind the Albert Bridge House scheme have submitted new proposals with new tower layouts and an 128% increase in the number of homes.

First majority-led LGBTQ+ housing development begins

The first majority LGBTQ+ housing development has begun construction in Manchester, celebrated during Pride Month.

Government commits £5m to Southport Town Hall Garden regeneration

£5m has been committed to renovation of the Southport Town Hall Garden in honour of last year's stabbing victims.

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