The UK’s mobility sector must be sustainable, says Amey
A paper published by Amey Investments highlights key challenges associated with the UK’s mobility sector and suggests ways in which the UK could develop a more enriched sector that is sustainable and delivers social value.
Places for People Homes fined £600k after employees develop HAVS
Places for People Homes has been fined £600,000 after five employees developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
Looming IR35 reforms cause confusion
More than half (54%) of limited company contractors do not understand the details of IR35 and how to correctly determine whether they fall inside or outside of the legislation.
Deanstor wins £4m Circle Square contract in Manchester
Deanestor, contract furniture specialists, has been awarded its largest contract to date in the residential sector, the fit out of one of the biggest rental schemes in Manchester.
Environmental services managers face mounting responsibility
More than a third (36%) of environmental services managers in local authorities, government or infrastructure agencies rank ‘mounting environmental responsibilities’ among the three main challenges they face.
Muse sells two units at flagship industrial development
Regeneration specialists, Muse Developments, has sold two further units, totalling 56,000 sq ft, at its flagship industrial development, Logic Leeds.
£11m boost to create centre of excellence for construction equipment
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has invested a further £11m into Molson Group, the independent distributor of capital equipment to the construction and waste management sectors.
Work commences on £7.2m extension to Colmers College
Interserve Group Limited has commenced work on the development of new teaching block at Colmers School & Sixth Form College in Rednall, Birmingham.
The momentum of the modular movement
Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, says the offsite industry must make it clear to government that it is open for business.
Interserve appoints Ben Edwards as commercial director
Interserve Group has announced the appointment of Ben Edwards as commercial director of the company’s UK construction business.
Kier completes Infineum’s Global Innovation Centre
Kier has completed and handed over the new multi-million pound Global Centre of Innovation at Infineum’s UK headquarters, near Didcot.
Galliard to build £140m development above Crossrail station
Galliard has acquired the £140m Tottenham Court Road West (TCRW) residential & retail scheme on Oxford St in London’s West End.
Scotland needs 25,000 new homes a year to meet demand, says...
Research by Homes for Scotland (HFS) and the Fraser of Allander Institute has revealed that housing completions reached 20,000 in 2018, but a further 25,000 homes are needed each year.
New managing director to spearhead Homes by Stirlin expansion
Residential developer, Homes by Stirlin has appointed Tony Lawton as its managing director to spearhead the company’s expansion strategy.
Groundworks contractor handed £32,400 fine for cable strike
Groundworks contractor, G&R Groundworks, has been fined £32,400 after an operative struck an underground electricity cable resulting in multiple serious burn injuries.
mac-group secures £12m intu Merry Hill retail contract
mac-group has won its biggest retail contract yet after securing a £12m deal to modernise the façade at the intu Merry Hill in Brierley Hill.
Galliard and Apsley to develop £500m regeneration projects
Galliard Homes have partnered up with Apsley House Capital in a joint venture with plans to develop £500m worth of regeneration projects and create around 2,250 new homes in Birmingham.
First phase of Manchester City Centre to Chorlton route underway
The initial work will focus on the stretch of the cycleway between Chester Road roundabout to Stretford Road, including the creation of an innovative 'cyclops' junction at Royce Road.
Achieving design freedom with underfloor air conditioning
In practice, incumbent building services can help architects and designers overcome planning and structural constraints.
Chinese group Jingye rescues British Steel
The Official Receiver and EY has confirmed that a sales contract has been entered into with Jingye Steel to acquire the business and assets of British Steel Limited.
Hinkley Point C supports over 500 apprentices
The new intake started work in Somerset at HOST, a local business providing hotel quality accommodation for the thousands of workers now busy on site.
Smithers Purslow acquires Byrom Clark Roberts
Smithers Purslow (SP) has acquired its northern/Wales-based counterpart, Byrom Clark Roberts (BCR), increasing staff numbers to over 100 working from 10 locations across the UK.
Hotel construction on the rise in London
Boutique and luxury hotels are on the rise with 210 new hotels currently in the development pipeline in London, according to a study by Boodle Hatfield.
The importance of good design in planning process
Good design is paramount in planning, says Joe Ridgeon, director of Hedley Planning Services, and should be a key priority of the next Government.
Network Rail’s devolution journey continues
Network Rail’s new geographic regions, established in June, took on accountability for the delivery of all projects within their borders, including track and signalling.
New work boosts construction output
Latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed construction output grew by 0.6% in Q3 2019, as a rise in new work helps the industry dodge further falls.