Kier completes two new projects for Exeter Council
Kier has handed over two projects for Exeter City Council, the transformation of Riverside pool and leisure centre as well as a new bus station.
Muse Developments expands Soho team with two appointments
Muse Developments has appointed Elizabeth Wright and Robert Allan to its southern team at Soho Square, as part of the business’ continued strategic expansion.
Report urges Government and housebuilders to accelerate MMC
A new report has urged Government and housebuilders to create more UK homes using modular construction in a bid to meet housing targets.
Collinson Construction breaks ground on Wiltshire sports facility
Collinson Construction has commenced eight months of work on the project that will deliver a new sports hall and outdoor courts at St John’s Marlborough.
Scaffolding worker hits overhead power line
Cambridge Glasshouse Company has been fined £333,333 after a scaffolding worker came into contact with an 11kV overhead power line.
1,000 flood schemes to benefit from £860m this year
More than 1,000 flood schemes are set to benefit from over £860m this year, as part of the flood and coastal erosion investment plan.
CIOB reveals 2021 construction manager of the year shortlist
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed who’s made it to the Construction Manager of the Year Awards 2021 shortlist.
New net gain tool to help industry deliver sustainable projects
WSP, Ecosystems Knowledge Network, and Northumbria University have launched a new net gain measurement tool to help built environment professionals play a greater part in nature recovery and climate resilience.
SEISS claims to have significant impact on construction worker tax
Specialist construction accountants at tax refund firm, Brian Alfred, warn that construction workers could be facing a high tax bill if they have claimed government support due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Breakthrough at Thames Tideway links all three tunnel sections
Thames Tideway has reached a significant milestone at the Carnwath Road Riverside site in Fulham with the breakthrough of the West main tunnel connection into the Central section.
Construction begins on new community hub for Ashbourne village
Construction of the new ‘Pavilion in the Park’ is underway at Ashbourne Recreation ground, Derbyshire, after receiving a grant from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund.
New generation of tower cranes drive efficiency on sites
In the past 24 months, Bowmer + Kirkland have achieved some tower crane world firsts on projects across the UK.
Tetra Tech acquires MEP consultants Hoare Lea
Tetra Tech, a provider of consulting and engineering services, has acquired UK MEP consultants Hoare Lea.
UKGBC calls for industry input on net zero roadmap
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a consultation inviting construction industry feedback on the Whole Life Carbon Roadmap draft proposals.
CBRE to acquire 60% stake in Turner & Townsend
CBRE Group is set to acquire a 60% stake in Turner & Townsend for £960m, which will expand its business in the US, where CBRE has deep occupier and investor relationships.
New AI system predicts building emissions rates in under a second
Computer scientists at Loughborough University have partnered with Cundall to create an artificial intelligence system that can predict building emissions rates (BER).
Willmott Dixon lands Kidsgrove leisure centre refurb
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a contract by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to deliver the £7.5m refurbishment of Kidsgrove Leisure Centre.
Partnership to deliver timber frame homes to Alway
Housing association Pobl and developer Castleoak have joined forces to deliver low-carbon timber frame homes at Alway in Newport.
Green light for new campus and homes at Greenwich
London South East Colleges and L&Q’s planning application to deliver a brand-new college campus and 294 new homes have been approved by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
UK construction equipment sales rise 70% above 2020 levels
Sales of construction equipment soared in June, and were 75% above the same month last year, according to the Construction Equipment Association.
[VIDEO] Collaboration corner: On-site in London
In this episode of Rhys Lewis’s ‘collaboration corner’, Revizto takes a construction site walk at Lendlease’s 8 Bishopsgate scheme, meets with its latest client, Multiplex and joins Kier to discuss their UK Enterprise Agreement.
Costain to pave the way for UK’s first electric motorway
Costain has been awarded funding from the Department for Transport to lead the UK’s first study on the electrification of long-range trucks with dynamic charging, using overhead wires on motorways.
How government procurement can shape a net zero built environment
New research argues that governments must use their procurement power to green the built environment. Samuel Harrison, research fellow at StateUp, takes a look.
Firms put on notice for £1.56bn demolition and land preparation framework
National framework provider Pagabo has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for its new £1.56bn demolition and land preparation framework.
Government confirms £26.2m funding for Long Stratton Bypass
The government has confirmed vital funding of £26.2m for Norfolk County Council’s Long Stratton Bypass, which will cut congestion and support the local economy.
Report: Golden thread will play crucial role in supporting UK construction
A new report published by the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) has revealed that the golden thread of information will play a “crucial” role in supporting the construction sector, residents, and the building safety regulator.