8 out of 10 subcontractors return to construction sites
Eight out of ten subcontractors are now back on construction sites, as demand for labour recovers to 79% of pre-lockdown capacity.
Five tech firms join HS2 Innovation Accelerator initiative
HS2 Ltd has announced the first five tech firms that will join its Innovation Accelerator programme, focussing on HS2’s innovation challenges – productivity, the environment and the circular economy.
When is building on the green belt the most sustainable option?
Developing the UK’s revered green belt is always contentious but, as Fieldfisher planning expert Dinah Patel explains, sometimes building on protected land can deliver a more positive outcome for communities and developers than the alternatives.
Facilities management firm fined £200k after worker is crushed
Totally Local Company Ltd, has been fined £200,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries when he was crushed between a ride-on-roller and shipping container.
Government urged to diversify housing sector to ‘build back better’
The government’s housing ambitions cannot only rely upon volume housebuilders, says Housing Diversification, a new action group.
Upgraded Living Lab launched for home innovation trials
Energy Systems Catapult has relaunched an upgraded Living Lab for innovators, backed by the Prime Minister’s Council for Science & Technology (CST) – with a new digital integration platform and other significant improvements over lockdown.
Planning legislation changes could lead to low-quality housing
The Lords Secondary Legislation Committee says wide-ranging changes to planning legislation could lead to the construction of low-quality housing.
Winvic appointed to new mixed-use development in Fairham
Winvic has been appointed to deliver the first phase of infrastructure works at Fairham, the new £800m neighbourhood in Nottingham.
UK construction output continues to recover
Monthly construction output grew by 17.6% in July 2020, following the record monthly growth of 23.5% in June 2020, according to the latest ONS figures.
Cost of Magnox nuclear decommission soars to £9bn
The cost of decommissioning the Magnox nuclear reactor estate has continued to rise, as new estimates reveal an increase from £2.7bn to £8.7bn since 2017,
Wates named development partner for £600m Harrow regeneration
Wates Residential has been named as the development partner for Harrow Council’s regeneration programme worth an estimated £600m.
Study reveals building to net-zero standards doesn’t cost a fortune
Building to net-zero standards by 2025 doesn’t have to cost a fortune and is likely to be offset by enhanced value, according to a new report by the UKGBC.
CITB removes 5,000 smaller contractors from levy
The CITB has revealed 5,000 smaller contractors will be exempt from levy payments next year.
Engineering services industry urged to hire apprentices
The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) is calling on engineering services businesses to continue to recruit apprentices.
£30m funding injection to unlock land for new homes
The government has announced a £30m funding boost to help kick-start the building of thousands of new homes by transforming public sector land.
Caledonia Housing commits £40m for 500 new homes in Scotland
Caledonia Housing Association has announced a £40m injection for new homes in Scotland, from Inverness, through Tayside and within West Dunbartonshire.
Structural warranty specialist celebrates rapid success
Following two record months for sales, structural warranty specialist, Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) has added eight new members of staff to its existing sales team.
Green light for maintenance building at NnG wind farm
Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) planning committee has approved plans for an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) building for the offshore wind farm in Eyemouth.
First phase of treadmills regeneration development complete
Castlehouse has handed over three retail units at the treadmills development, one of which will be occupied by supermarket group Lidl – the retail...
Brick sales return to 90% at Forterra
Building materials supplier, Forterra has revealed its trading has exceeded management expectations despite a half-year loss of £23.3m.
Wates launches suicide awareness campaign for workers
Wates is encouraging its colleagues to ‘take a minute’ as the UK suicide rates have soared, with the highest level of male suicides in two decades, and the highest rate of female suicides since 2004 according to ONS figures.
Dyer and Butler secures rail bridge contract
Network Rail has chosen Dyer and Butler to deliver strengthening work to three railway bridges on its Wessex route in the South of England.
Clarion signs £40m deal to deliver affordable homes in Sherford
Clarion Housing Group has agreed a £40m development deal with Vistry Partnerships, to boost the number of affordable homes in the new town of Sherford, Plymouth.
Modular buildings installed at Nightingale Hospital Exeter
Premier Modular has provided modular buildings spanning more than 1700sqm for the new Nightingale Hospital Exeter, completed in just four weeks.
Insurance company to fund Manchester’s New Victoria scheme
Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC) has been named as the forward funder of the first phase of development at Manchester’s New Victoria scheme, following a £130m deal.
Plans unveiled for 4,000 seat sports arena in Dundee
A development involving Abertay University could bring a new digital esports arena to Dundee’s billion-pound waterfront.