Plans approved for £400m Manchester regeneration scheme
Plans for the £400m Gasworks New Town scheme that will create more than 1,200 homes have been approved by Manchester City Council.
Graham appointed to £900m residential framework across England
A2Dominion has appointed Graham as one of the preferred construction partners onto a four-year framework to support the delivery of its £900m estate investment plan.
ENGIE demolishes four concrete cooling towers at Rugeley site
The regeneration of the Rugeley B coal fired power station site has achieved a major milestone with the controlled demolition of the four 117m concrete cooling towers that have dominated the local skyline for decades.
Modular buildings: The perfect solution for education estates
Providing the right learning environment for pupils is of paramount importance. No matter what the need is, modular buildings can help you achieve your goals.
HS2 begins hunt for contractor to build Interchange Station
HS2 has launched the search for a construction contractor to build its Interchange Station, bidders are asked to put themselves forward for the £370m contract.
How cloud-based ERP technology is changing the construction industry
With the ever-evolving world of technology, cloud-based ERP such as EasyBuild, has seen a massive uptake by organisations. So why is this the case?
Unregistered gas engineer pleads guilty to multiple breaches
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that Dean Coslett, trading as Dorset Boiler Company, carried out illegal gas work and breached an HSE Prohibition Notice.
Graitec releases latest AEC document management software
Graitec has released its 2022 version of Opentree, a world-class document management software for architects, engineers and companies requiring compliant workflows.
Plans unveiled for new twin gates into Kensington Gardens
Developer Fenton Whelan has been given the go-ahead by The Royal Parks to submit plans for new twin Royal Park gates into Kensington Gardens.
Tilbury Douglas appoints new highways director for infrastructure
Tilbury Douglas has announced the appointment of Catherine Brookes as highways sector director for their infrastructure business.
Canary Wharf Group appoints new non-executive chairman
Canary Wharf Group has appointed Sir George Iacobescu CBE as its new non-executive chairman.
Amey and Bell Group launches new prison academy
Securing employment is a key part of successful reintegration back into society upon prison release, Amey and Bell Group have teamed up with the New Futures Network to create a series of academies that will help transform lives and reduce reoffending.
World Environment Day: NHBC Foundation launches biodiversity report
NHBC Foundation celebrates World Environment Day (5 June) with the launch of its recent publication, ‘Biodiversity in New Housing Developments’.
Kier to deliver new £12.5m Sunningdale SEN school
Kier has been appointed by Sunderland City Council to create a new £12.5m special educational needs (SEN) school for disabled children.
HS2 opens its Innovation Accelerator programme to five SMEs
HS2 Ltd launched the search for five SMEs and start-ups to become part of its Innovation Accelerator programme, in partnership with Connected Places Catapult and Bruntwood SciTech.
UK construction orders increase at fastest rate since 1997
PMI data for May revealed that the UK construction sector remained on a strong recovery, as new orders filled in at the fastest rate for almost a quarter of a century.
Building work complete on new cancer centre at Cumberland Infirmary
A project to develop a new cancer centre in north Cumbria is entering the final stages after keys to the building were officially handed over by Graham.
nmcn appoints Jonathon Collett to head up north operations
nmcn has appointed Jonathon Collett, former head of Local Government services at Jacobs, to head up operations for the north.
Builder handed suspended sentence after attempt to con homeowner
A builder who tried to scam a homeowner out of thousands of pounds has been jailed for 10 months, suspended for 18 months following a hearing at Manchester Crown Court.
Graitec launches Advance PowerPack 2022
Graitec has released the Advance PowerPack 2022, a set of user-centric daily tools that enhances your productivity when using Autodesk solutions.
Go-ahead for £50m transformation of Edinburgh’s former Debenhams store
Plans to transform the former Debenhams store on Princes Street in Edinburgh have been given the green light by the City of Edinburgh Council.
BAM FM recognised as real living wage employer
BAM Facilities Management, part of BAM Construct UK, has been accredited as a Living Wage Foundation recognised service provider.
Bruntwood SciTech to partner on £1.5bn ID Manchester scheme
The University of Manchester has announced Bruntwood SciTech as its preferred bidder to deliver the new £1.5bn innovation district – ID Manchester.
4D visualisation shapes bold addition to London skyline
Digital technology including 3D modelling and 4D visualisation has played a key role in the development of One Crown Place on the boundary of the City of London.
Making the switch: BIM and efficient rebar detailing
BIM is not just for large-scale projects; there are many benefits on offer from switching from 2D to 3D for any reinforced concrete structure.
CSIC reveals blueprint for modular approach to office fit-out
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has revealed new plans to transform public spaces into an alternative to city-centre offices, reflecting the changing working patterns post-Covid.