Green light for 205 apartments at Elthorne Works
Planning permission has been granted for MHA’s Elthorne Works, a co-location scheme situated on Trumpers Way, Hanwell, in Ealing.
Winvic to construct new Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal
Winvic has secured a £29m contract to deliver a new Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal at Prologis RFI DIRFT in Northamptonshire, forming part of Prologis’ extension to its UK’s logistics park.
Modular build complete for Cambridge school
Modular construction specialists, Darwin Group has completed a new multi-use block for Gretton School in Cambridge.
Amey secures Avonmouth and Severn Bridges maintenance contract
Amey has been awarded the £16m Specialist Bridge Inspection and Maintenance contract (SBIM) for Avonmouth and Severn Bridges by Highways England.
Planning reforms offer major boost to SME builders
Landmark changes to the UK’s outdated planning system will protect valued green spaces and offer a major boost to SME builders.
Insurance implications of the new timber frame fire safety in use...
Marcus Saunders, client service executive for construction at Gallagher, tells us what the new research from the Structural Timber Association (STA) into fire safety could mean for insuring timber framed properties.
Kier Highways wins £160m Area 4 maintenance contract
Highways England has appointed Kier Highways to deliver the £160m Area 4 maintenance and response contract which will run for eight years.
Atkins and nPlan collaborate to drive project delivery
Atkins has formed a partnership with artificial intelligence technology start-up company, nPlan, to explore new data-driven contracting models for major project delivery.
Helgolandkai: BIM pilot project in port construction
In Wilhelmshaven, a 130-year-old quay is once again writing engineering history as a BIM pilot project.
Transformative design for Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan revealed
Network Rail has released its concept designs for transforming the capital’s main station as part of the Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan.
Mace secures West Berkshire solar energy scheme
Mace has been chosen by West Berkshire Council to deliver project management services for a solar energy scheme in the region.
Is your construction supply chain Covid-19 secure?
Despite the easing of some of the restrictions around Covid-19, there is still a strong emphasis on keeping workplaces Covid secure. CHAS discusses what this means for employers and explains what can be done to promote compliance throughout the supply chain.
Buildots raises $16m to bring AI to construction management
Buildots has secured $16m in funding to leverage the power of AI to track, analyse and provide actionable data for construction project teams.
HMRC to investigate furlough abuse
Property and construction firms are at the centre of HMRC's investigation into employers it suspects of abusing the furlough scheme.
Build-Zone secures backing from major A-rated insurer
Leading UK 10-year structural warranty provider, Build-Zone, has secured backing from XL Catlin Insurance Company (UK) Ltd, part of AXA XL.
Build-to-rent homes up 22% on last year
Research shows there are now 167,853 build-to-rent homes complete, under construction or in planning across the UK, a 22% increase against the same period last year.
Architecture’s innovators
How a small North West architectural practice proved it could punch above its weight, landing a series of prestigious projects and transforming Liverpool’s cityscape.
Mike Brown becomes member of Mott MacDonald’s committee
Mott MacDonald has appointed Mike Brown MVO as an independent member of its shareholders’ committee, Mike will provide support, oversight and challenge to the executive board.
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.