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United Living wins major Leeds regeneration contract
United Living New Homes has been awarded a contract by The Guinness Partnership to deliver new homes at its Points Cross development in Leeds.
Jacobs lands asset management role with NDA
Jacobs has secured a contract to deliver asset management solutions to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).
Local government to receive support for housebuilding
Homes England is inviting council officers to join a Summer Learning Programme aimed at sharing knowledge on topics ranging from project management to principles of market failure.
Orbit Homes appoints new assistant site manager
Orbit Homes has appointed its first female assistant site manager, Jayne Carabott, who will be based at the upcoming Felix Park development in Soham.
Work underway at £25m brownfield residential scheme in Leeds
Caddick Construction has started construction work on a key brownfield residential scheme to deliver 112 homes on the site of the former Stonebridge Mills in Farnley, Leeds.
Network Rail reaches final stage on London King’s Cross upgrade
Work is well underway on the final stage of a major project to transform the track layout at London King’s Cross to make it more practical for trains and bring more reliable journeys for passengers.
Asite opens new office in Amsterdam
Construction cloud collaboration provider, Asite has opened a new office in Amsterdam, as part of continued expansion in the European market.
Birmingham training provider lands £2m HS2 contract
Birmingham training provider, Auctus Management Group has secured a £2m contract to deliver bespoke induction training programmes for new starters on HS2.
Vital Energi secures £7.3m mechanical West End Gate contract
Vital Energi has won the combined £7.3m mechanical infrastructure and mechanical fit-out package for Berkeley Homes’ West End Gate development.
Researchers develop new concept for rechargeable cement batteries
Research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden have outlined a new concept for rechargeable cement-based batteries.
Amey launches ‘partnership for success’ with Babcock and Elior UK
Amey has announced it will bid to secure the UK MOD Training Estate Support Contract (TESC) contract supported by Babcock International Group plc and Elior UK.
£40m Breakthrough Challenge: Driving innovation in the water sector
The first round of the £40m Water Breakthrough Challenge has opened for entries, inviting innovations that can drive far-reaching benefits.
Manchester Royal Infirmary reveals £40m A&E transformation
New plans to transform the Emergency Department (ED) at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) have been given go-ahead by Manchester City Council.
Premier Modular to provide accommodation at Lewisham Gateway
Premier Modular is set to deliver modular office accommodation and welfare facilities for Lewisham Gateway phase 2, a £197m regeneration project in London.
World’s tallest modular housing scheme completed in Croydon
The world’s tallest modular housing scheme, reaching a height of 135m has opened in Croydon, London.
Cruden Homes chosen for Edinburgh Fountainbridge regeneration
Edinburgh City Council is set to select Cruden Homes (East) as the preferred developer for the £1.1m regeneration of a major brownfield site in Fountainbridge.
CCG OSM appoints new director
CCG OSM (OFFSITE MANUFACTURING) LTD, a subsidiary of the CCG (Scotland) Group, has appointed a new director as part of the firm’s ongoing strategy for growth.
Mitie extends facilities management partnership with Scottish Government
Mitie has extended its 13-year partnership with the Scottish Government to deliver facilities management services for 70 sites across the country.
Wates Residential appoints new head of partnerships
Wates Residential has appointed Andrew Savege as its new head of partnerships to play a crucial role in bidding for new developments.
Project to help decarbonise precast concrete in construction
A UK team has launched a project to research and develop processes to decarbonise precast concrete in construction.
HS2 signs R&D deal to collaborate on low carbon concrete
HS2 Ltd has signed an agreement with the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities (UKCRIC), which will enable it to access leading research capabilities, knowledge and facilities.
Buckingham wins £55m Tyne and Wear Metro contract
Buckingham Group Contracting has secured a £55m contract to deliver the latest upgrade works to the Tyne and Wear Metro.
Willmott Dixon to deliver £32m Hounslow housing scheme
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Hounslow Council to deliver a £31.8m housing development, Frank Towell Court, that will create 102 new homes.
Laing O’Rourke signs £600m London Olympia deal
Laing O’Rourke has signed a £600m deal to deliver the main construction works for the redevelopment of the Olympia exhibition site in London.
Structural warranty provider reports five-year high
Structural warranty provider, Premier Guarantee has achieved its best quarter over the past five years in the first three months of this year.