Housebuilder found guilty over unauthorised drainage system
Housebuilder Morris Homes has been found guilty of breaching planning conditions, following the installation of an unauthorised sewage and drainage system.
Tilbury Douglas appoints two new regional managing directors
Tilbury Douglas has appointed two new regional managing directors, covering the Northern and Central regions of the UK construction firm.
Plans in for 720-bed Nottingham student accommodation
Plans have been submitted for the latest phase of the Island Quarter development, which will deliver a 702-bed student accommodation in Nottingham.
M Group finalises Skanska infrastructure services acquisition
Following the completion of Skanska UK's infrastructure services acquisition, a new operating business, Milestone Infrastructure Ltd has been formed.
Infrastructure maintenance work to commence in Leeds
Construction work has progressed at pace to demolish and rebuild the southern bridge section of Regent Street Flyover and the project is now entering the next phase where the northern bridge will be taken down and rebuilt.
£80m Bedford residential scheme gets the go-ahead
MCR Property Group has secured planning consent for an £80m residential scheme to deliver 350 homes in Bedford.
World’s largest land-based crane makes second lift at Hinkley Point C
Big Carl lifted the second of three massive containment rings from the bunker it was constructed in at Hinkley Point C to a lay-down area close by.
Asite appoints new CMO to accelerate growth
SaasS company, Asite has appointed Kyle Hamer as its new chief marketing officer to lead the global marketing and communications team.
Mace wins manufacturing programme partnership
The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has appointed Mace as Manufacturing Programme Partner for a major infrastructure development programme.
Morgan Sindall appointed to Carlisle Southern Link Road scheme
Cumbria County Council has selected Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to design the multi-million-pound Carlisle Southern Link Road project.
Government seeks views on new residential developer tax
The government has revealed further details of its new residential developer tax, as it seeks views on the proposed design features of the tax.
Go-ahead for ‘world’s first’ pure Octagon tower
The world’s first 49-storey, 155m tall Octagon residential tower has been granted planning permission by Birmingham City Council.
Green light for £24m student accommodation in Birmingham
Alumno has been given the go-ahead to deliver a £24m purpose-built student accommodation on Dogpool Lane in Birmingham.
Fines issued after construction worker injured in excavation collapse
Auberne Homes Limited and W & E Lammie have been fined after an employee of W & E Lammie was crushed and severely injured during an excavation collapse.
Construction software features document controllers should look for
What features should document controllers look for when choosing construction software? Tamara Higham, marketing executive at Viewpoint, takes a look.
Opportunities for ICE student members in its summer project
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)’s programme of virtual work experience is open to ICE student members due to graduate in 2022 – apply by 31 May.
Laing O’Rourke renews carbon neutral contract with Commercial
Following the launch of its new global sustainability targets, Laing O’Rourke has renewed its contract with carbon-neutral stationery supplier, Commercial.
ISO to develop UK standards for prefabricated buildings
The International Standards Organisation (ISO) has approved a new sub-committee to develop standards for the adoption of prefabricated buildings in the UK.
AHCI prepares to open new London office in 2021
Following several years of sustained growth, structural defects warranty specialist Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) is continuing to expand its sales and technical team.
Guidance to help built assets adapt to climate risk and enhance...
The UKGBC has today (29 April) published its 'Principles for delivering urban Nature-based Solutions' (NBS) to help developers and owners increase the incorporation of NBS in construction.
Actis launches updated U-value simulator with new features
An online tool aimed at helping builders, architects and specifiers work out the potential U- value of a project has been updated with extra user-friendly features.
End-to-end visibility: The importance of total project overview
In uncertain and challenging times, having access to accurate, reliable and up-to-date information is vital in helping project teams react and adapt to often quickly changing conditions on site.
Construction underway on Birmingham’s first smart building
Construction work for Birmingham’s first smart-enabled building, Enterprise Wharf, is now underway at the Innovation Birmingham Campus.
Reds10 begins work on £45m offsite school projects
Reds10 is advancing plans to deliver over £45m of new school-build projects for the Department for Education’s £3bn offsite schools framework.
Highways England reveals winners of archaeology framework
Highways England has announced a new four-year archaeology framework which will offer suppliers the opportunity to work with the company in protecting the environment.
Urgent action needed to ‘plug black hole in construction pension saving’
The majority of construction workers are not saving for retirement, creating a 'destitute generation of future pensioners', research by Unite has found.