McLaren Construction to deliver new Wembley Park development
McLaren Construction has been awarded a £130m contract by Quintain to deliver its fourth development at Wembley Park, taking the overall value of McLaren’s projects at the site to £302m.
Pagabo’s £10bn major works contract winners announced
Pagabo’s Major Works Framework, which launches in April 2020, is the second iteration of its major works contract and will see up to 28 contractors deliver projects starting at £5m.
Audit watchdog delays Carillion collapse findings until summer
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has said that due to the size and complexity of the collapse of Carillion its investigation will need an additional six months to complete the first stage.
House by Urban Splash reveals two new senior appointments
House by Urban Splash has appointed Claire Kober as independent director and chair of the board and Mark Shirburne-Davies as director.
SEF joint venture wins facilities management contract extension
Interserve and the University of Sussex have won a contract extension worth £30m per annum to deliver facilities management services at the University of Sussex as part of joint venture Sussex Estates and Facilities (SEF).
Willmott Dixon Interiors to transform listed building in Tunbridge Wells
Willmott Dixon Interiors has won the £13m contract to convert the grade II listed former library and museum in Tunbridge Wells into the new Amelia Scott building.
New plant training centre to benefit unemployed people in Dudley
Unemployed people in Dudley will be offered free construction training at the new construction plant training centre at Dudley College of Technology.
Wates commits to zero waste and carbon by 2025
The Wates Group has today committed to zero waste and carbon from its operations by 2025, well ahead of the government’s own environmental targets.
Balfour Beatty electrifies rail lines between Bristol and Cardiff
Balfour Beatty has completed the electrification of 77km of the Great Western Railway (GWR) rail lines between Bristol and Cardiff.
Great Ancoats Street scheme to improve Manchester’s infrastructure
The £9.1m Great Ancoats Street scheme will improve the area for pedestrians, providing a more natural and attractive link between the Manchester City centre, the Ancoats and New Islington neighbourhoods.
NAO slams MoD for failing to ease risks on nuclear projects
The MoD's poor management of three infrastructure projects on its nuclear-regulated sites has contributed to a combined cost increase of £1.35bn, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
Company fined £1.2m after teenager suffers life-changing injuries
DB Cargo has been fined £1.2m after a teenager endured life-changing injuries from a 25,000-volt electric shock at Bescot Yard.
Ogilvie to construct new AC by Marriott hotel in Glasgow
Ogilvie Construction has secured the contract to construct the new AC by Marriott hotel in Glasgow for Chris Stewart Group.
Graham begins work on €9.3m Blanchardstown Centre revamp
Delivered by Graham, Blanchardstown Centre – Ireland’s largest retail development – will see eight new stores and unveil a modern, reimagined space upon completion in November 2020.
Caddick strengthens development arm as it expands into London
Caddick Group has appointed two new senior hires to join its development arms, as the construction firm also announces a new headquarters in London.
Balfour Beatty finishes on top for contractor table in December
The latest Top 50 Contractor League Table for December has just been published by Barbour ABI, as Balfour Beatty climbs to the top with £297m worth of contracts.
Construction worker dies after being trapped under digger
Lincolnshire Police were called to a building site off Rudgard Lane yesterday (9 January), where a construction worker was pronounced after being trapped under a digger.
Willmott Dixon wins £10m contract to extend Ripon’s leisure centre
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £10m contract from Harrogate Borough Council to extend Ripon’s leisure centre by building a new 25m pool.
How to save the construction industry workforce crisis
With the construction industry facing its biggest skills shortage since 2007, Ryan Latham, senior marketing executive for 3B Training, takes a look at the importance of recruiting new talent.
Retrofitting for Flood Resilience: RIBA’s latest release
'Retrofitting for Flood Resilience: A Guide to Building and Community Design' is the newest release from RIBA.
ANC launch new acoustics, ventilation and overheating guidance
The Acoustics Ventilation and Overheating (AVO) Residential Design Guide has been launched after nearly two years of research by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC).
Planning permission secured for new Parish Reach development
Kier Living has secured planning permission for 270 new homes in the Parish Reach development in Lisvane, Cardiff.
Heriot-Watt researchers develop ‘world first’ recycled brick
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have created a brick made from 90% recycled construction and demolition waste to help support the construction industry's sustainability ambitions.
Construction consultancy wins work on community centre in Norwich
Construction consultancy, Daniel Connal Partnership, has been appointed to manage the refurbishment of a new headquarters and community centre in Norwich.
Faithful+Gould secures lead position on Professional Services Framework
Project management consultancy, Faithful+Gould, has retained its position as Lot 1 provider for Pagabo’s Professional Services Framework.
RLB UK appoints first-ever chief digital officer
Rider Levett Bucknall UK has appointed Matt Sharp as its first-ever chief digital officer to lead the company’s digital transformation strategy.