Proposed £1bn investment agenda for Manchester
Major schemes in the new agenda include a second arena, 634 new homes as part of the Northern Gateway scheme and 410 new homes in Varley Street, Miles Platting.
Construction inspections to crack down on dust
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is launching its fourth wave of construction site inspections, focusing on respiratory risks and occupational lung disease.
London Power Tunnels: Rewiring the capital during a pandemic
Gareth Burden, project director for London Power Tunnels, discusses the second phase of the National Grid project, challenges faced and the future for London Power Tunnels.
Actis welcomes call for 75,000 modular homes a year by 2030
Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed a new report urging the government to put modular building at the heart of its ‘build build build’ ambition.
Contractors urged to use NHS Covid-19 app
Construction companies in the UK are being urged to uptake the NHS Covid-19 app to help tackle coronavirus outbreaks.
Predictive engineering analytics, big data and the future of design
Data has evolved from a tool for looking at the past to one that can predict the future, Ravi Shankar and Jan Larsson discuss more.
Asite’s CDE to streamline collaboration across Ogilvie Construction sites
Asite’s Common Data Environment (CDE) will be used on all of Ogilvie Construction’s current and upcoming construction projects.
Vinci to use recovered roman stone in Chester city walls repair
Roman stone blocks found in excavations during the Chester Northgate’s construction are to be used to repair the city walls.
Most considerate construction sites of 2020 revealed
Winners for the 2020 National Site Awards have been announced, these awards are recognised by the CCS as the highest performing construction sites.
Go-ahead for £200m green business community in Kent
Regeneration specialist, U+I is set to transform unused land in Kent into a new green business community centred on sustainability and wellbeing.
Addiction awareness programme to support construction workers
The addiction treatment specialists UKAT have launched a new addiction awareness programme, aimed at helping those working in the building & construction trade across the country.
Green light for first phase of Nottingham’s £650m Island Quarter
Nottingham City Council has approved plans for the first phase of the city’s ‘biggest regeneration scheme’, the £650m Island Quarter development.
CITB to give 19,000 people onsite experience
CITB has pledged to give 19,000 people construction site experience and allocate a further £110m, on top of grant support, to support learners and employers as part of its ‘Strategic Plan’.
Lead consultants chosen for major government-backed transport study
Atkins and Jacobs have been appointed as lead consultants on an important new study looking at transport improvements to support growth and regeneration in the corridor between Abbey Wood and Ebbsfleet.
£1.5m contract to deliver modular housing for homeless
Premier Modular has been awarded the contract to provide modular housing for homeless families in Barking who are in urgent need of accommodation.
Heathrow’s £900m rail link bid delayed due to Covid-19
Plans for the £900m Western Rail Link to Heathrow have been delayed due to the downturn in the aviation industry caused by Covid-19.
Vinci to deliver £50m Marketfield Way development
VINCI is to construct Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s new cinema, retail and homes development at Marketfield Way in Redhill.
50 roofers accredited through RoofCERT
Fifty roofers, from ten different roofing contractors across the country, have become the first operatives to become officially accredited by RoofCERT.
Pay Less Notice served for construction contracts: Now what?
Jonathan Nugent, managing director at Arbicon, explains Pay Less Notices and what to do when you receive one.
Van Elle launches plant operator training
Ground engineering company, Van Elle has revealed it will offer specialist plant operator training from its base in Kirby, Ashfield.
Government appoints Nicholas Boys Smith to establish new design body
The housing secretary, Robert Jenrick, has appointed Nicholas Boys Smith to establish a new design body to drive up design standards.
Manchester councils win funding for £17.2m clean energy project
Energy Systems Catapult and five local authorities in Greater Manchester have won funding for a revolutionary clean energy project, which will develop 10 renewable schemes across the city.
G F Tomlinson hands over units at South Yorkshire business park
G F Tomlinson has completed construction works on five new industrial units at Ashroyd Business Park, Barnsley, adjacent to the Dearne Valley Parkway.
Leeds selects developer for £270m International Pool redevelopment
Marrico and Helios have been selected as the preferred developer for the £270m redevelopment of the former International Swimming Pool.
Meridian Home Start provides affordable homes for Greenwich
Royal Greenwich has joined forces with Meridian Home Start to deliver brand new homes for over 60 families and individuals previously on housing waiting lists.
HS2: Low carbon concrete to reduce carbon emissions
HS2 contractors in London have begun using a new low carbon concrete product which provides a reduction of 42% in CO2 in comparison to a standard concrete.