Go-ahead for U+I & TfL’s mixed-use scheme in Southwark
U+I and Transport for London (TfL) have been given the green light to transform an empty Southwark site into a new mixed-use scheme.
Steel vortex system delivered at Hammersmith site
A giant stainless-steel vortex system and a single piece of pipe, large enough to house an entire Tube carriage, have been delivered to Tideway’s Hammersmith site.
Travis Perkins plans to close 165 branches and cut 2,500 jobs
Travis Perkins has revealed plans to close around 165 branches and reduce its workforce by 2,500, as demand for building supplies falls.
Interserve wins £3.8m contract to create two roundabouts in Suffolk
Interserve has been awarded a £3.8m contract from Suffolk County Council, through the Eastern Highways Alliance Framework 2, to create two new roundabouts on the A140 located to the north and south of Eye Airfield, Brome, Suffolk.
Panic buying worsens industry-wide plaster shortage
As plaster shortages continue to plague the construction industry, the BMF and the Construction Products Association have joined forces to support the sector.
CIOB calls for Covid-19 testing station on all major construction sites
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on the Government to set up COVID-19 testing stations on major construction sites around the UK.
Men’s Health Week: Wates launches ‘time to talk’ initiative
To mark Men’s Health Week (15-21 June), construction company Wates has created a new initiative to encourage male industry workers to talk more and share their health experiences.
Major industrial development complete in Wolverhampton
Stoford Developments, with Bridges Fund Management and RLAM, has completed Pantheon Park, one of the biggest developments in Wolverhampton.
BAM wins £15m Aintree Hospital renovation
Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed BAM Construction to transform the main entrance and tower block of Aintree Hospital.
Guidance on trade credit insurance to support construction supply chain
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Covid-19 task force has published Trade Credit insurance guidance to support construction businesses.
Plans granted for £200m warehouse in Dartford
Plans have been given the go-ahead to Tritax Big Box and Bericote Properties for a 2.3 million sq ft warehouse in Dartford.
Graham completes £1.9m wastewater pumping station in Newtonards
Graham has completed a new wastewater pumping station and storm screening facilities on behalf of NI Water at Portaferry Road, Newtownards.
LGBT+ representation in the AEC industry
For us working in the built environment, diversity has long been an issue. Whether it be gender, sexual or racial, the industry has failed to keep pace. But this is particularly true for LGBT+ employees.
Highways England launches plan to push technology in infrastructure
A digital revolution in construction could increase productivity and save billions of pounds, as Highways England announces the launch of its 15-year plan to accelerate the use of technology in infrastructure.
Things to consider before hiring site accommodation
Independent hirer of modular and portable accommodation, Wernick, takes a look at everything you need to know about hiring site accommodation.
Plans for £500m 8 Albert Embankment redevelopment called in
The housing secretary Robert Jenrick has called in plans for the £500m mixed-use scheme at 8 Albert Embankment on the Thames riverside.
Government must ‘remove all dangerous cladding once and for all’
The housing, communities and local government committee has urged Government to ensure all buildings of any height with ACM cladding are fully remediated.
Two rolled lead firms face £11m fines after illegal cartel admission
Two of the UK’s leading suppliers of rolled lead have admitted to taking part in an illegal cartel, which could see them face fines of more than £11m.
UK construction output plunges by 40% in April
Construction output plummeted by 40.1% in April as the sector felt the full force of the Covid-19 crisis, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Construction workers in Scotland given all-clear for gradual return
The first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said construction workers in Scotland can gradually return to work.
HS2 site prepares for giant tunnelling machines
A series of images showing the first HS2 tunnel launch site have been released, as the project gets ready for the giant tunnelling machines.
271,000 UK construction workers return to work
Data reveals that the percentage of UK construction workers on furlough decreased from 41% in March and April to 29% in May, according to accountancy group, UHY Hacker Young.
Green light for £1bn Convoys Wharf regeneration scheme
Planning has been granted for the first phase of Convoys Wharf, a £1bn regeneration scheme on the Royal Docks in Deptford, London.
RICS joins UK BIM Alliance affiliation programme
The UK BIM Alliance has announced an affiliation programme with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
‘Bounceback Innovation Challenge’ to tackle Covid-19 impact
Amey is launching an internal Bounceback Innovation Challenge to develop solutions that will help the industry better cope with the challenges posed by the coronavirus.
Buildots becomes gold patron of UK BIM Alliance
The UK BIM Alliance has announced Buildots, the construction tech newcomer, as its latest ‘gold patron’ and newest member of the alliance technology group.