Hopkins Architects to transform Mayfair’s forgotten backstreets
The South Molton Triangle is a new redevelopment proposal by Grosvenor Britain and Ireland to transform a prime, but underutilised, Mayfair area into a high-end retail, office and leisure community.
Britlift increases manufacturing during Covid-19 outbreak
Britlift provides an update on its activities to increase manufacturing during the COVID-19 outbreak, support offsite construction and expand its global reach.
Designs for first HS2 Chiltern tunnel vent shaft headhouse revealed
HS2 has revealed the final design for the Chalfont St Peter vent shaft headhouse which will provide ventilation and emergency access the 10-mile Chiltern tunnel.
Osborne selects GroupBC’s CDE for Highways England scheme
Contractor Osborne has chosen GroupBC’s common data environment (CDE) to help streamline the delivery of Highways England’s upgrade of the A46 Coventry junctions.
Crossrail bosses blame further delays on Covid-19
Crossrail's opening of the central section between Paddington and Abbey Wood next summer is not achievable.
Green recovery makes way for property retrofits
The governments green recovery plans from Covid-19 will lead to a surge in residential and small commercial property retrofits, according to Trustmark.
Plan the World We Need: Planning’s role in a sustainable recovery
At the end of June, the Royal Town Planning Institute launched Plan the World we Need – a campaign calling on governments to capitalise on the expertise of planners to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. RTPI chief executive Victoria Hills sets out her case.
CA Group appoints new sales director
CA Group has appointed Andrew Dickinson as their new sales director, Dickinson will drive growth in the company’s building envelope sector
Plumber fined £5,000 after gas explosion
A plumbing and heating firm has been fined £5,000 after an employee suffered serious burns following an explosion at a domestic property in Preesall.
Construction contract awards increase by 81.4% in June
Construction contract award numbers increased by 81.4% to 477 in June pointing towards an improvement in industry conditions, according to Barbour ABI’s latest figures.
Research secures funding to accelerate MMC
Totally Modular and University of Wolverhampton academics have secured funding to accelerate research into Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Project Bank Accounts: Good news for the supply chain
What are Project Bank Accounts, why are they good news and will everyone welcome them? Copronet explains...
Pick Everard to work on 38 NHS health centres in the...
A programme of works for 38 health facilities, owned by NHS Property Services, throughout the Midlands, valued at £5m, has been awarded to Pick Everard.
Consultation for low carbon economy launched
A new industry-wide consultation has been launched with the aim to ensure the UK has the skills for delivering a low carbon economy in the coming years.
£589m investment to kickstart rail transport upgrades in the North
The transport secretary has announced a £589m investment into the TransPennine main line between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester to improve rail transport in the North.
BoKlok UK appoints TopHat for first offsite homes in Britain
BoKlok UK, the sustainable, low-cost homes provider jointly owned by Skanska and Ikea, has appointed modular housing manufacturer TopHat to produce its first homes in Britain.
£16m consortium to drive innovation across infrastructure projects
The University of Dundee has joined a £16m consortium designed to drive innovation across major infrastructure projects in the UK.
HS2 implements PBAs for greater payment protection
HS2 Ltd is giving more support to companies in its supply chain by approving the use of Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) across key contracts on Phase One.
Wraptherm meets building regulation approval
Wall membrane composite, Wraptherm has been awarded certification from both LABC and LABSS confirming that the product meets building regulation approval in England, Wales and Scotland.
Premier Modular to deliver modular housing for the homeless
Premier Modular has secured a £7.5m contract by Buckinghamshire Council to deliver modular housing for homeless people.
Kier wins school projects worth £170m
Kier has won £170m of new school projects across England and Wales to support the government's mission to maintain and improve school buildings.
Galliford Try secures contract for Bishopsgate refurb
Galliford Try has won a major redevelopment contract with Arax Properties for the new Bishopsgate centre in London.
Specifying architectural louvre systems for buildings
Effective louvre specification requires more than just going with the (air)flow, says Andy Moul, technical support manager at Construction Specialities (CS).
Demolition begins as part of £330m New Garden Square regeneration
Demolition of two multi-storey offices on the Calthorpe Estate has commenced, making way for the Build-to-Rent apartments which will form part of the £330m New Garden Square regeneration scheme.
Closing the door on cheapness with the Value Toolkit
Value-based decision-making is the lynchpin of a transformed construction sector, says Keith Waller, programme director of the Construction Innovation Hub.
Highways England appoints new chair
Dipesh J Shah has been appointed as Highways England’s new chair to lead the government’s plans to level up road infrastructure across the country.