Government cancels Oxford-Cambridge expressway project
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has halted plans to deliver the Oxford-Cambridge expressway, after analysis confirmed the project was not cost-effective.
Joint venture delivers first modular homes in Northstowe
A joint venture between the government’s Homes England, Sekisui House and Urban Splash has delivered the first modular homes at the new town of Northstowe.
Nemetschek brand Maxon strengthens portfolio
Maxon, a subsidiary of the Nemetschek Group, is expanding its portfolio, after announcing the acquisition of the mobile 3D sculpting application forger.
Next phase of South Wales decarbonisation project receives funding
The South Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC) deployment project has been granted phase two funding of nearly £20m, looking at decarbonisation schemes and the infrastructure required for a hydrogen economy in South Wales.
Oxford-Cambridge Arc: Are we witnessing the rebirth of regional planning?
As the government commits to developing a Spatial Framework plan across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, Nick Stafford, GB operations director at Tetra Tech Planning, explores the implications of this for the UK’s planning industry.
Birmingham’s Southside £9.5m redevelopment to start next month
The estimated £9.5m scheme will deliver improved walking and cycling routes to New Street Station and a new public square adjacent to Birmingham Hippodrome.
Green light for £80m Bristol University library
The University of Bristol has been given the green light for the new University Library (NUL).
Domestic & General secures five year partnership with EDF
Warranty provider Domestic & General, has signed a five-year deal with EDF to provide service plans and insurance for boilers and home heating systems.
Plant hire company fined after worker fatally injured
Plant hire company, Ruislip Plant has been fined £99,000 after a worker was fatally injured whilst undertaking maintenance at a construction site in West Street, Maidenhead.
HS2 revises plans for railway in Warwickshire to protect wildlife
HS2 has revised designs for the railway in the Canley Brook area in Warwickshire to reduce the environmental impacts and avoid a major realignment of a local river.
£90m Congleton link road renamed before opening day
The 5.5km Congleton link road will open for the public to walk and cycle along on 16 April and that weekend, before opening to vehicles on 19 April.
One year on: Construction industry reflects on Covid-19
A year on from the first lockdown announcement, sector professionals offer their reflections on the pandemic’s impact on the construction industry.
RICS issues updated guidance on EWS1 certification
Ruth Armstrong and Andrew Johnson from Gateley take a look at RICS’ new guidance on the EWS1 certification process.
TopHat to launch factory-built apartments in Kent
TopHat has submitted a planning application to deliver the company’s first factory-built apartments at its flagship Kitchener Barracks site in Chatham, Kent.
Green light for Birmingham Arena Central office development
Kier Property has achieved planning permission for the next phase at its Arena Central development in Birmingham.
Increase in new home structural warranties quotes despite pandemic
Premier Guarantee saw a significant increase in new home structural warranties quotes in the last quarter of 2020 despite a difficult year for the construction industry.
Structural analysis and design assists Blavatnik School in Oxford
Structural analysis and design software, SCIA Engineer creates a full FE model and generates the analysis output for the Blavatnik School in Oxford.
£1bn to drive down emissions from industry and public buildings
Over £1bn has been allocated to drive down emissions from industry and public buildings like schools, hospitals and council buildings, as part of the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy.
£3m government funding for UK’s first hydrogen transport hub
The UK’s first hydrogen transport hub is one step closer to becoming a reality, with the official masterplan and £3m in government funding.
Vectorworks releases third service pack for 2021 product line
BIM and 3D design software, Vectorworks has released its third service pack for the Vectorworks 2021 product line.
Vistry named preferred developer for Wearside project
Vistry Partnerships North East division has been named as the preferred developer for a major Wearside residential project.
HS2: Work begins on UK’s longest rail viaduct
HS2 contractors have begun work on the UK’s longest railway bridge, with a team of engineers sinking the first of almost 300 piles that will form the foundations for the Colne Valley Viaduct.
Data insights ‘save construction firms £253,000 a year’
The demand for data insights and increased performance visibility is growing amongst construction companies, according to Procore.
Green light for new business district in Tunbridge Wells
U+I has been granted planning permission from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to transform 30-acres of open green belt land in Kent into a new green business community.
How to improve specialist subcontractors’ project quality
Darren Graham, marketing manager at Viewpoint, offers three top tips for improving specialist subcontractors’ project quality.
ilke Homes secures largest affordable homes opportunity to date
ilke Homes has added a further 225 factory-built affordable homes in Essex to its portfolio after securing 14.5-acre site in Southend-on-Sea where the company plans to deliver environmentally friendly family homes.