HS2 contractor rejects Unite’s ‘turkey truce’ peace offering
Construction union, Unite, has revealed it will hold further demonstrations at the HS2 Costain/Skanska Joint Venture (CSJV) site at Euston.
National Grid appoints contractor to London Power Tunnels project
Hochtief-Murphy joint venture (HMJV) has been appointed by National Grid to deliver the second phase of its London Power Tunnels (LPT2) project in a contract worth £400m.
Ofwat’s investment programme to transform the water sector
Ofwat has confirmed a major investment programme to improve services for customers and the environment in its finalised price review for 2020-25.
Digital transformation: Is Facilities Management ready?
Almost half (48%) of Facilities Managers (FMs) are missing out on the benefits of digital transformation by not adopting new technology, recent research by Mitie shows.
Skanska completes Zayed Centre for Great Ormond Street
Skanska has completed the construction of The Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.
TfL releases business plan to keep London moving
Transport for London (TfL) has published its five-year Business Plan draft covering 2020/21 to 2024/25 to support sustainable growth in London.
Research reveals top 10 UK regeneration hotspots
Recent research by Glide has revealed Birmingham as the area with the most opportunities for regeneration, with Liverpool and Manchester following shortly after.
£15m Brandon Yard restoration development in Bristol complete
Galliard Homes and Acorn Property Group have revealed the final part of Bristol's harbour regeneration project, the £15m Brandon Yard development.
Graham partners with Street League to provide skills academies
Graham has partnered with Street League to set up a construction skills academy, giving young people employability support alongside construction sector specific insights.
BESA and ECA urge the government to move quickly on industry...
In light on the General Election result, Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) and Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) are urging the government to use its new parliamentary majority to deliver much-needed industry reforms.
General election: Reaction round-up
Britain has woken up to the largest Conservative majority since 1987 after Boris Johnson was swept back into Number 10 in the General Election.
Bouygues UK tops out at new Translational Research Facility in Cardiff
Cardiff University's new Translational Research Facility, developed by Bouygues UK, has reached its 'topping out' stage of construction.
New building at University of Leeds tops out
The construction of the new Sir William Henry Bragg building at the University of Leeds celebrated a milestone as the building reached its tallest point.
Contract award values increase by 9.1% in November
According to the latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review, the value of construction contract awards in November 2019 was £5.4bn, a 9.1% increase on October 2019.
Morgan Sindall achieve Investors in People Platinum title
Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has achieved Investors in People Platinum, demonstrating their commitment to good people management.
Chris Johnson appointed as chief technology officer for Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty has announced Chris Johnson as its new chief technology officer to support its growing focus on technology and innovation.
Mott MacDonald pledge to become carbon neutral by 2020
Mott MacDonald’s aim is to drive down carbon emissions in the short, medium and long term, by implementing a set of policies and actions on carbon management.
Rogue landlord fined £20,000 for breaching housing regulations
The rogue landlord, George Lindsay, 55, from Erdington, has been prosecuted and fined £20,000 after failing to obtain a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) license.
Caddick completes media hub in Leeds for Channel 4’s headquarters
Caddick has finished the refurbishment the old printworks in Leeds to create a complex just 15 minutes from the Majestic, where Channel 4 will be opening its new headquarters.
Silvertown Quays commercial development gets go-ahead
Planning permission has been granted for the first phase of the Silvertown Quays commercial development, creating new homes and jobs
The regeneration of Silvertown Quays...
Mace’s 2020 forecasts remain unchanged despite election uncertainty
Despite uncertainty ahead of the General Election, the forecasts for 2020 are unchanged in Mace’s latest tender cost update, for Q4 2019, predicting growth of 1.5% nationally.
Modular Building Institute hosts second annual Modular Construction Summit
Modular construction experts from across the globe came together to share knowledge at the Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) 2019 Modular Construction Summit and Factory Tour.
Costain slashes profit forecast following A465 dispute ruling
Costain has reduced its profit forecast for the year following a legal defeat from the Welsh Government over the A465 Heads of the Valleys road project.
Kier secures £3.4m Primary School extension in Norfolk
Norfolk County Council has appointed Kier to deliver the £3.4m extension of Hethersett Primary School through the Norfolk County Council Framework.
Vinci wins £40m Staffordshire Uni Catalyst building project
Vinci Construction UK has been chosen by Staffordshire University to deliver its £40m Catalyst building – a regional hub for apprenticeships and digital skills.
Balfour Beatty to restart delayed Midland Met Hospital work
The contract to finish the Midland Metropolitan Hospital has finally been signed by Balfour Beatty, following uncertainty when the original contractor, Carillion, went bust.