Hill Group to deliver first residential phase at Oxford North
Hill Group has been chosen as the development partner for the first phase of new homes at Oxford North as part of the new life sciences district for Oxford.
Balfour bags £130m student village at Rusham Park in Egham
Balfour Beatty has been appointed as the preferred bidder for the development of a student village at Rusham Park in Egham, Surrey.
New planning rules allow commercial buildings to be changed into housing
The new planning rules will help support the creation of homes while also giving high streets a new lease of life – removing eyesores, transforming unused buildings and making the most of brownfield land.
Five issues for construction companies in 2021
Stuart Clark, managing director at Russell & Russell Business Advisers, examines five key issues facing construction companies as restrictions ease and the economy starts to recover.
Scaffolder banned for spending spree prior to bankruptcy
A scaffolder in Kenilworth has been banned for four years after recklessly spending £142,000 prior to bankruptcy to avoid paying creditors.
Wainhomes appoints new land director
Wainhomes has appointed David Allsopp as its new land director in its Severn Valley region as part of an ambitious five-year growth strategy.
£258m contracts to upgrade ageing concrete roads
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, John Sisk & Son, VolkerFitzpatrick, Colas Ltd, Dyer & Butler and Tarmac have secured contracts worth £285m to upgrade the concrete surface of roads across the UK.
Godwin appoints new senior development director
Godwin Developments has announced the appointment of commercial property lead Robert Birch to the new role of senior development director.
PI insurance problems delay essential work on building safety, warns CLC
Cost increases and the introduction of new restrictions on professional indemnity (PI) insurance are preventing companies from taking on projects and could delay essential work on building safety, warns the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).
JCT Contracts and the Construction Playbook – new analysis available
Following the publication of the Construction Playbook by the government in December, JCT has made available an article, JCT Contracts meeting the objectives of the Construction Playbook, which provides an analysis on how users wishing to comply with the Playbook’s objectives can do so within the current JCT suite of contracts.
Construction holds strong during pandemic – but what does the future...
While Covid-19 pandemic has wrought havoc on many industries, the construction industry has so far emerged relatively unscathed. But the impact of the shock to the wider economy, the withdrawal of government support and longstanding and unresolved industry issues will mean the sector is likely to face challenges over the longer term, warns BDO’s head of construction Paul Fenner.
Keltbrays wins major package of works on new Museum of London
Keltbray has landed a £17.5m deal to deliver enabling deconstruction and new structural works on the first phase of the new home for the Museum of London.
Willmott Dixon becomes first contractor to achieve green supply chain
After six years of work, Willmott Dixon has become the first contractor to achieve level 3 of the Carbon Trust’s supply chain standard.
Amey forms partnership to support employee wellbeing
Amey has partnered with mental health charity, Mates in Mind, to promote positive mental wellbeing across the business.
HS2 workers attacked by 30-person mob
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of violent disorder and assault against the HS2 construction workers in Small Dean, Wendover.
How insulated membranes can help eliminate thermal bridging
Architect Thomas Wiedmer, UK and Ireland technical director at pan-European insulation specialist Actis, explains why it’s a good idea to use a vapour control layer when embarking on a new build or refurb and what to look for when choosing a breather membrane.
Joist hangers: 47 is the new 50 – have you switched...
To build safer, stronger structures requires more than just top quality joist hangers; equally important is choosing the correct sized joist hanger.
Demand for used machinery: The upward trend continues
As many industries continue their journeys back from a challenging 2020, global demand for used equipment continues to increase. Many businesses remain wary of making big investments in new machinery, while supply chain issues have hit delivery levels for new equipment. All told, it makes the market for used heavy equipment a place of exciting opportunities for both buyers and sellers, explains Karl Werner, president international at Ritchie Bros.
Asite CDE achieves BSI Kitemark™ for BIM software
In a landmark accomplishment, the Asite CDE has become one of the world’s first to achieve the new BSI Kitemark for BIM software.
Amey promises to deliver positive change in social value report
Amey’s 'Social Value Report' reveals it has become a real living wage employer, purchased 100% renewable energy and has spent £4.7m with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
ICW boosts its technical division with hat trick of promotions
Building warranty specialist, ICW Group has made a trio of appointments to ICW Technical Services, its building surveying division, after a succession of new project wins.
Housebuilders join forces to deliver 760 new homes in Bridport
Vistry Partnerships and Barratt Developments have joined forces to deliver 760 much-needed new homes in Bridport, Dorset.
Creating a warm and quiet study environment with secondary glazing
Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing solution creates a warm, quiet and safe learning environment at Harris Manchester College.
Contractors adopt common assessment standard to save £1bn
Balfour Beatty, Costain, HS2, Mace, Multiplex and Skanska have all adopted the Common Assessment Standard to help save the sector up to £1bn a year.
500 Manchester homes to be built through Brownfield Housing Fund
Manchester has been allocated £7.82m in the second tranche of funding from an £81.1m funding pot for Greater Manchester.
Government scraps Green Homes Grant scheme
Following a review, the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme launched last year will close to new applications on 31 March at 5pm.