£1m investment to improve Billingham station access
Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen has signed off a much needed £1m investment to improve disability access at Billingham railway station.
Build 250,000 homes for key workers, urges new report
A new report is calling for the government to build 250,000 homes for key workers to help them get their foot on the property ladder.
Galliford Try sets out sustainable strategy after strong financial year
Galliford Try has achieved a profit before tax of £11.4m on revenues of £1.125bn to 30 June, outperforming analysts’ expectations.
Vectorworks launches 2022 BIM and CAD product line
Design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has released the 2022 version of its BIM and CAD product line.
Michael Gove appointed as new housing secretary
Michael Gove has been named the new minister for housing, communities and local government, replacing Robert Jenrick who was removed from the role.
Project profession body launches CPD tool and guidance
Association for Project Management (APM) has launched a new tool to support members plan, track and reflect every stage of their development.
Robert Jenrick removed as housing secretary in cabinet reshuffle
Robert Jenrick has been sacked from his position as housing secretary in prime minister Boris Johnson’s latest cabinet reshuffle.
Morgan Sindall hands over new Derby school project
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed the £7.6m Castleward Spencer Academy, a primary school in Derby city centre which will provide the area with vital additional school capacity.
Bentley Systems acquires mining and exploration software specialists
Bentley Systems’ Seequent business unit has acquired Canadian mining and exploration software company, Minalytix.
Mitie begins Swansea University facilities management contract
Mitie has kicked off a new five-year contract to deliver facilities management services for Swansea University, worth £2.4m a year.
Lendlease infrastructure director joins WSP as head of planning
WSP has appointed Bob Tong, former infrastructure director at Lendlease, as its head of planning in the UK.
Concrete-like material developed from space dust and astronaut blood
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a concrete-like material made of space dust and the blood, sweat and tears of astronauts.
Gatwick commits to equal opportunities for women in STEM
Gatwick has committed to providing roles for women in STEM, the airport has recruited two male and two female engineering apprentices for its 2021 cohort.
Godwin submits plans for new homes in Shepshed, Leicestershire
Godwin Developments today has submitted outline plans for new family homes on land south of Ashby Road Central, in the Leicestershire town of Shepshed.
Unite secures access agreement on Align’s HS2 sites
HS2’s main contractor Align has agreed to allow Unite officials to visit the welfare facilities of its sites and speak to workers during their breaks.
BAM Nuttall managing director steps down
BAM Nuttall's managing director, Adrian Savory is stepping down after 26 years with the company, as Ian Parish is appointed interim managing director.
EQUANS bags £97m FM and net zero contract with Cheshire East
ENGIE’s services-led arm, EQUANS has landed a £97m facilities management and net zero services contract with Cheshire East Council.
Start your retrofit journey here
270,000 homes need to be retrofitted every year until 2035 to meet the government's Clean Growth Strategy. Gary Cawley, director of CPC, explores what you can do to start your retrofit journey.
HS2 reveals ‘beating heart’ of HS2 at London logistics hub
HS2 has revealed the logistics operation that is taking place at HS2’s logistics hub near Willesden Junction.
Elecosoft launches Powerproject Collaboration Cloud
Great construction work should never be held up by poor project management. To help companies deliver more projects on schedule, within budget, stress-free, Elecosoft has launched Powerproject Collaboration Cloud.
Construction firms urged to attend emergency materials shortages summit
North East construction firms are being urged to attend an emergency summit to address the deepening materials shortage crisis.
Study to explore how fungi could prevent landslips
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde, Cardiff University, the University of Naples Federico II and engineering company BAM Ritchies, are exploring the role of fungi in helping to prevent landslips.
Terra appoints new strategic land manager
Terra Strategic has expanded the team with the appointment of Sienna Barbour, who has joined the business as a strategic land manager to drive land and development opportunities.
Energy efficiency tool boosts Camden’s low carbon future
Vital Energi has partnered with Danfoss and Camden Council to reduce carbon consumption at Oakshott Court through the installation of a revolutionary Leanheat artificial intelligent software technology.
Partnership secures funding to re-imagine BIM in housebuilding
OpenBIM specialist xbim and property logbook company Chimni have been awarded an InnovateUK grant to re-imagine BIM use in the housebuilding industry.
RED Construction appoints Midas executive director
RED Construction has appointed Derek Quinn to lead its South West team as new managing director.