Morgan Sindall secures Northumberland rail line contract
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has been selected as the primary contractor to deliver six new stations for Northumberland County Council.
Collaboration to develop digital twin of UK roads
TRL and Gaist have joined forces to accelerate the development of a national digital twin of UK roads, which could revolutionise how to plan and manage the road network.
Wales to deliver 20,000 low carbon homes for social rent
The Welsh Government is set to commit an initial £250m for 20,000 new low carbon homes for social rent.
Work to being on modular housing scheme in Carn Brea
Work is set to begin shortly at Cowlins Mill in Carn Brea, Cornwall on the development of 10 one-bedroom modular homes.
£55m student scheme unveiled for London’s Hackney Wick
Developer Southern Grove Group has unveiled plans for a £55m mixed-use student accommodation scheme for London’s Hackney Wick.
Kier lands £43m Clydebank Surgical Centre for NHS Golden Jubilee
Kier has been appointed by NHS Golden Jubilee to build a new £43m Surgical Centre at its Hospital in Clydebank.
Merchants see surge in Actis Hybrid sales as extensions take off
With the popularity of extensions and loft conversions going through the roof, merchants are reporting a huge rise in sales of insulation products – particularly those by Actis.
53 jobs cut at Cleveland Bridge
Administrators at steelwork contractor Cleveland Bridge have confirmed that 53 workers will be made redundant.
Go-ahead for 10-storey landmark building at Aston University
Birmingham City Council has given the green light for plans to deliver a 10-storey landmark building at Aston University.
Worker seriously injured after breaker falls from excavator
Construction company Hovington Limited has been fined £34,000 after a worker was struck by a falling piece of plant machinery.
Amey and Mace roll out menopause support app
Amey and Mace have launched a digital health platform, Peppy, to support women going through menopause and other major health journeys.
Unite to stage HS2 Euston protest as bosses ‘deny’ reps access
Unite construction members will be holding a protest outside the Skanska-Costain-Strabag Euston site on Friday (6 August).
LHC wins workplace wellbeing award
Public sector procurement specialist LHC has been awarded the Workplace Wellbeing Charter for its commitment to employees.
EQUANS appoints former Vinci Europe MD to lead UK business
ENGIE’s services-led arm, EQUANS has appointed Vinci’s former European managing director Jean-Philippe Loiseau as the new CEO of its UK & Ireland business.
Initial spurt of construction activity hits the rocks
UK construction recovery slowed in July, as raw material supply shortages and shrinking subcontractor availability impacts the industry.
[VIDEO] Crossrail starts train trials on Elizabeth Line
Crossrail has started the trial running of four trains an hour on the Elizabeth Line ahead of the scheduled opening of the railway in the first half of 2022.
BDP unveils concept designs for two new Leeds hospitals
BDP has unveiled the latest concept designs for two new state-of-the-art hospitals for Leeds, inspired by the Yorkshire landscape.
Willmott Dixon bags £12m Ysgol Rhydywaun school
Willmott Dixon has secured a £12m contract to deliver new school and community facilities at Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun in Penywaun, Wales.
Pacadar UK secures tunnel segment contract for HS2
HS2’s contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG JV, has signed the first of two contracts for the production of concrete precast tunnel segments – Pacadar UK will be manufacturing the tunnel lining at their factory in the Isle of Grain, Kent.
Bouygues begins work on Camden estate redevelopment
Bouygues UK has been appointed by the London Borough of Camden to deliver the part-redevelopment of the Maitland Park Estate with 119 new homes.
Plans unveiled for former Rackhams building in Altrincham
Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council have revealed plans for the former Rackhams building in Altrincham town centre.
New safety and sustainability guidance for architectural institutions
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published new guidance for schools of architecture on fire and life safety design and environmental sustainability.
A new approach to support mental health in construction
A consistent approach to supporting construction workers’ mental health is the goal of a new initiative led by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and CITB.
[VIDEO] Modular 10-storey building erected in one day
A Chinese modular construction specialist has erected a 10-storey apartment building in just over one day.
BAM appoints new head of social impact
BAM Construct UK has appointed Dannielle Aberg as its new head of social impact to draw together the company’s wider sustainability and procurement approaches.
Gentoo pursues partners for £65m property investment schemes
The Gentoo Group is seeking partners to support the delivery of major investment work to its housing portfolio across three major schemes.