Interserve wins place on £1bn South Wales Regional Contractors Framework
Interserve Construction has been selected as a contractor for the new £1bn South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework (SWWRCF).
Andrew Stephenson named new HS2 minister
Andrew Stephenson MP has been selected as minister for the HS2 scheme – the high-speed rail link connecting London with Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
Graitec achieves Autodesk CAM certification
Graitec, an international Autodesk partner for AEC and manufacturing, has achieved the CAM Certification for Autodesk’s Advanced Manufacturing solutions.
Speller Metcalfe awarded £14m Tarka Leisure Centre contract
Parkwood Leisure has chosen Speller Metcalfe as its main contractor for the new £14m Tarka Leisure Centre in Barnstaple, Devon.
Fuel switching decarbonisation projects secure £6.02m award
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has secured a £6.02m BEIS award to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen and plasma technology to reduce carbon emissions through fuel switching.
Southern Housing Group to develop 488 new homes in London
Southern Housing Group has signed up to six new southeast and London development sites, which will add 488 new homes to its pipeline.
New points-based immigration system will ‘hamper UK construction’
Home secretary Priti Patel has announced the launch of a new points-based immigration system which will give priority to 'highly skilled' workers.
68 firms secure place on £250m Energy Efficiency Framework
Procurement specialist Fusion21 has revealed the 68 successful suppliers for its £250m national Energy Efficiency Framework.
Housing partnership to build 1,400 homes across South England
Aster Group and Vistry Homes have joined forces to deliver 1,359 new homes by 2024, the housing partnership consists of five joint ventures across the south of England.
Arup to develop vision for future of Kingston town centre
Arup has been appointed by Kingston Council, Kingston First and the Business Improvement District, to develop a new vision for Kingston town centre.
Transport infrastructure dominates infrastructure construction
Transport infrastructure continues to dominate infrastructure sector construction with around 57% of total output for 2019.
Using aerial photography to create 3D forest maps
The Forestry Commission is using the latest high-resolution imagery to create 3D visualisations of woodland management projects.
Highway network in Sheffield gets UK’s biggest smart tech overhaul
Amey, which operates Streets Ahead is putting itself at the forefront of smart technology to deliver efficiency in the city of Sheffield via a platform provided by Smart City operator, Connexin.
New affordable homes in Farnworth get the green light
60 new affordable homes in Farnworth have been given the go-ahead as part of an initiative to boost the number of affordable properties in Bolton.
Digital transformation: Cultural and behavioural barriers
Digital Transformation is a huge opportunity for the AEC industry that has struggled for decades with low productivity and low profitability. So, what can engineering and construction firms do to accelerate adoption?
Hayfield secures Woburn Sands site to deliver £28m development
Hayfield has secured an 8-acre development site in the historic town of Woburn Sands and a 16-acre development site in Blunsdon.
Smart energy grid to create sustainable energy districts in the UK
A revolutionary low carbon smart energy grid called GreenSCIES has been launched in the UK to transform lives, homes and businesses into sustainable energy districts.
Bilfinger wins £58m ‘balance of plant’ contract at Hinkley Point C
Hinkley Point C has awarded a new 'balance of plant' contract to Bilfinger to design and create 56km of specialised pipework for the new nuclear power station.
Demolition commences on Nottingham’s Crocus Place
The Demolition of a disused factory, known locally as the Hiltons Warehouse site, has begun to make way for the construction of Crocus Place, a Grade A office development in Nottingham’s Southside.
Higgins to deliver affordable homes at former Shredded Wheat Factory
Higgins has secured a £44m contract to deliver affordable homes at the former Shredded Wheat Factory in Hertfordshire.
Plans for Millwall stadium redevelopment unveiled
Millwall FC has unveiled plans to expand its football stadium, as the team says its ambition is to have facilities fit for the Premier League.
Work begins to rebuild damaged city wall in Chester
Council officers are working to solve a number of engineering challenges before work can begin to prop the collapsed section of the city wall in Chester.
BIM steps up to shape India’s new rail corridor
Larsen & Toubro have advanced BIM for rail on the second phase of India’s Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Build Aviator unveils one-stop shop to assist housebuilding
Build Aviator's House Types packages offer a one-stop shop to ensure you have everything you need from planning approval to building the finished product.
Amey Utilities appoints Nick Maggs as new power business director
Amey has appointed Nick Maggs as business director for its utilities power business, to improve and expand its power services across the UK.
New Actis CPD focuses on Part L compliance for insulation
The new Actis CPD module, certified by the Construction CPD Certification Service, looks at how installers can ensure their insulation and membrane use complies with building regulations.