Construction of new M62 Rochdale scheme underway
John Sisk & Son has started work on a new link road at junction 19 of the M62 in Rochdale, one of the biggest regeneration schemes in the region.
Secondary glazing solutions for baby’s comfort in North London home
The installation of secondary glazing to patio doors in a suburban home in Cockfosters, North London makes a living room comfier for a couple’s young child.
Bristol Council appoints new strategic partner
Mott MacDonald, in collaboration with Arcadis and Arup, has been appointed as strategic partner by Bristol City Council to help bring its regeneration plans to life.
Chancellor urged to abandon construction VAT changes
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has urged Rishi Sunak to abandon changes to VAT which could cause serious financial issues across construction.
Graham bags £100m School of Public Health
Imperial College London has chosen Graham as the preferred construction partner to build a new School of Public Health (SPH) at its White City Campus in West London.
Kier Strategic Projects achieves carbon trust certification
Kier Strategic Projects has achieved the Carbon Trust Standard for Carbon for the first time and is one of only three contractors in the construction sector to achieve this
Green light for 4,500 new homes at Waterbeach New Town East
South Cambridgeshire District Council has given the green light for plans to deliver 4,500 new homes at Waterbeach New Town East.
Morgan Sindall uses MMC on major hospital upgrade
Morgan Sindall Construction is set to deliver major refurbishment works at James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Covid income support grants causing site skills shortages
An increased level of self-employed construction workers claiming Covid income support grants are creating skills shortages across the sector.
Dutch modular company opens first UK office
Dutch modular construction company Jan Snel BV, subsidiary of Daiwa House, has established a new UK office in South Wales.
Construction jobs expected to rise after challenging year
While there are challenges ahead for the sector which is set to grow by a quarter of million workers in the next four years, the construction industry will provide more opportunities for British workers, as the number of migrant workers falls, CITB’s annual Migration Survey showed.
Construction trade union members will plummet to 3%, warns report
Less than 4% of construction employees will be members of a trade union in 30 years' time, according to new research into the decline of trade unions in the UK.
Case study: DEWA Concentrated Solar Power Tower
SCIA Engineer assists the design and engineering of the DEWA Concentrated Solar Power Tower, part of the largest solar park on earth.
A successful 2020 for connectors and fasteners
Despite the unprecedented nature of 2020 the construction industry remains robust, Simpson Strong-Tie has been working hard to release new innovations across its product ranges.
Keepmoat buys out Barratt share of Newcastle JV
Keepmoat Homes has bought out Barratt Homes’ interest in the New Tyne West Development Company (NTWDC), the joint venture behind the Scotswood development, The Rise.
East Birmingham regeneration set for approval
Birmingham City Council’s new strategy sets out proposals for the regeneration of East Birmingham, from the creation of more than 60,000 jobs and 10,000 new homes in and around the area over the next decade.
Green light for first residential phase at Kirkstall Forge
Leeds City Council has given the go-ahead for CEG’s plans to deliver the first phase of residential development at the £400m Kirkstall Forge.
M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions invest in solar pods
M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions, a part of M Group Services, has invested in a number of solar pods that will reduce carbon emissions, noise and fuel use on operational sites.
Architects embracing the new wave of modular
Without a fresh approach to housing design and delivery, the same issues are likely to remain, Andrew Shepherd, managing director of TopHat, says architects must embrace modular construction to avoid poor design.
Sustainability in the built environment: More than meets the eye
It’s been a slow, but significant shift in perception, outlook and activity, but there’s no doubt the last decade has seen sustainability gradually rise up the agenda to become a priority for UK’s built environment professionals. Chris Stanley, housing manager at Modern Masonry explains more.
Case study: Special build for special school
The latest addition to Ty Gwyn Special School may look like a normal school building, but it is packed with interesting features and was delivered using modern methods of construction.
Persimmon Homes plans to invest almost £2m in Selsey
Persimmon Homes has revealed plans to build new homes in Selsey, after successfully finalising a land deal that will see a near £2m contribution towards community services.
Green light for 151 new riverside homes in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has given the green light to developer Swan Group for plans to deliver 151 new affordable riverside homes.
Approval for Wester Moffat as site for new hospital
NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed the Scottish Government’s approval of Wester Moffat as the site for the new University Hospital Monklands.
‘Forcing construction workers onto bikes is dangerous,’ warns Unite
Forcing construction workers in London onto bikes is dangerous, warns construction union Unite, after TfL issued travel advice to avoid congestion on public transport.
Kier renews partnership with Gosport Borough Council
Kier has confirmed its partnership with Gosport Borough Council will continue following an extension of its contract to carry out repair and maintenance works across its housing stock as well as carry out specialist works.