Vinci to deliver £26m cancer centre in Macclesfield
Vinci Construction UK has been appointed to deliver the construction of the new £26m Christie at Macclesfield cancer centre.
Construction of new cancer centre remains on track despite Covid
Construction work continues to press ahead on a £35m cancer centre at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle – despite Covid-19.
Countryside to deliver next phase of Bracknell regeneration
Developer Countryside has been appointed by Bracknell Forest Council to deliver hundreds of affordable new homes as part of the town centre’s regeneration.
Nottinghamshire SMEs win slice of £10.6m maintenance framework
A new £10.6m repairs, servicing and maintenance framework has been launched to help develop and maintain Nottinghamshire County Council’s property portfolio.
Cheer and challenges greet Changing Places announcements
The recent Changing Places Awareness Day brought two big announcements which have been welcomed by campaigners including disability charities.
Could co-location developments be the answer to the housing crisis?
Co-location developments are an emerging trend. Could this be an answer to helping solve the housing crisis, with high demand for both industrial and residential developments? Why not integrate the two uses? Peter Watkins, director of HDR|Bradbrook explores.
Robertson wins £11m contract to build AMRC North West
Robertson has been appointed by the University of Sheffield to build its dedicated Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West.
Beyond the pandemic: Creating healthier environments for communities
For many people living across the UK, easily accessible, high quality green space has become more important than ever. Ben Kite, managing director at Ecological Planning & Research, says this must drive a commitment to healthier environments for all.
ilke Homes to develop 76 sustainable homes in Worcestershire
In a deal with Crea8ive Sustainable Homes, ilke Homes will deliver 76 sustainable homes to Evesham in Worcestershire.
Wates wins £16m Whitehaven Academy contract
Wates Construction has been awarded a £16m contract to build Whitehaven Academy School’s second educational facility.
Fasteners and heat induction technologies enable faster flat roofing installations
The construction industry and our ability to “build, build, build” is key to the UK’s economic recovery. Martyn Holloway, business development manager – flat roof at SFS, discusses how innovative fastening systems can lead to fast and reliable single-ply flat roofing installations.
Secondary glazing enhances Plumstead Library refurbishment
Working with architects Hawkins Brown Associates LLP and main contractor Osborne Construction, 63 secondary glazed units have been installed during the remodelling and refurbishment of Plumstead Library.
2021 construction output expected to be 6.4% lower than pre-Covid levels
Despite the government putting industry at the centre of its recovery plans, the full impact of Covid-19 is expected to spell uncertainty for the construction industry.
SME housebuilders continue to grapple with complex planning
As the UK begins to slowly come out of lockdown, SME housebuilders will once again have to grapple with a planning system that has arguably never been more complex, according to a report by Aldermore Bank.
Green light for £1.3bn housing and infrastructure investment
Tens of thousands of new homes and infrastructure projects have been given the green light with nearly £1.3bn of investment today (4 August).
Willmott Dixon wins £31.5m deal for 171 new homes in Rotherham
Contractor Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Rotherham Council to construct three housing developments worth £31.5m which will deliver 171 new homes in Rotherham town centre.
Winners of £10m consultancy framework announced
EN:Procure has chosen 70 consultants to deliver its new consultancy framework worth more than £10m, over the next four years.
Build, build, build: Will Boris Johnson’s “New Deal” deliver?
PBC Today takes a look at the industry’s reaction to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “New Deal” plan to get Britain building again after Covid-19.
Fast track home extensions must focus on quality, says Actis
New rules which allow families to add two extra storeys to their homes without full planning permission must be sensitively built, says Actis.
JG Hale Construction appoints two new senior managers
Construction firm, JG Hale Construction has announced two new recruits, contracts manager, Andrew Collins and business development manager, Sarah Williams.
How agile, data-driven strategies will drive high street recovery
Town centres already struggling with changing shopping habits and shifting footfall have been put under extreme stress by Covid-19. The road to recovery will depend on agile, data-driven decision making, says Steve Scott, executive leader of GHD Advisory UK.
How do you get the rest of your team on board...
The Access Group has created this guide for those wanting to introduce new software into their organisation, and how you go about tackling reservations and building a strong business case for the software.
Stable profit for Clancy despite Covid-19 crisis
Despite economic uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Clancy says it has stable profits, a strong cash position and a secure forward order book.
Put homes at the heart of the country’s coronavirus recovery
Our homes have been a shelter from the storm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now a new campaign, spearheaded by the National Housing Federation, is calling on the government to ensure social housing is central to the country’s recovery.
100 job losses at Cruden
Administrators from KPMG have been officially appointed to oversee the collapse of Cruden Construction, as 100 employees are made redundant.
Concrete manufacturer fined £285,000 after death of worker
A concrete manufacturer has been sentenced after two separate incidents including the death of an employee and injuries to a second worker.