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.
Yorkshire Water reveals partners for £650m infrastructure framework
Nine partners have been appointed to the £650m Clean and Waste Infrastructure framework and Customer Focussed Infrastructure framework.
£58m Nottingham College City Hub scheme passes halfway
Nottingham College City Hub facility has passed the halfway point as Wates confirm benefits of the project for the people of Nottingham.
New London fire commissioner appointed
The new London fire commissioner will be working with the deputy mayor for fire and resilience, Fiona Twycross, to deliver the recommendations of the recent Grenfell Tower Inquiry report (Phase 1).
Balfour Beatty crowned UK’s most admired construction company
Balfour Beatty has come out on top in the Heavy Construction category in Britain’s Most Admired Companies of 2019, as Wates and Morgan Sindall just miss the top spot.
Addressing air quality impact of new homes
Simon Stanion, partner and head of planning at law firm Shakespeare Martineau, discusses the importance of effectively assessing air quality impact for new housing developments.
AB Glass reappointed for second installation at Glassfields
Aluminium manufacturing and installation company, AB Glass, has started work at Glassfields, the former Guardian Exchange building in Bristol for Kier Construction.
CSIC launches Future Skills Strategy for next construction workforce
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) recently launched a Future Skills Strategy to boost innovation for the next generation in the construction industry.
Willmott Dixon helps ex-offenders secure construction jobs
Willmott Dixon has launched the ‘Building Lives Academy’ to help local people get the qualifications needed to secure jobs in the construction industry.
Graham tops out on construction of Oundle School project
Graham recently held a topping out ceremony to celebrate the progress in the construction of the new £24m sports centre at Oundle School, Northamptonshire
New apprenticeship to deliver the ‘acousticians of the future’
A new apprenticeship in acoustics is being launched to industry supported by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) and the Institute of Acoustics (IOA).
Winvic to deliver fifth industrial unit on logistics hub in East...
Winvic Construction is to deliver the fifth industrial unit at SERGO’s 700-acre multi-modal logistics hub in the East Midlands.
Governors back £50m renewal plans at University of Aberdeen
University governors at the University of Aberdeen have backed £50m plans to transform the King's College campus to continue to bolster its learning experience
Many construction workers left without pension scheme
A freedom of information (FOI) request made by Unite, has revealed that the government’s pension policy is failing construction workers, with fewer than one in four regularly paying into a workplace pension.
Amey announces new CEO as Andy Miller steps down
Amey has announced the appointment of Amanda Fisher as acting CEO, Fisher will replace Andy Milner, who is leaving after nearly four years in the role.
New guide to change the way drones are used in construction
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its guide to support the construction industry change the way drone flights are used.
Cursed megaprojects: Why are they never finished on time?
Thomas Owen of Re-Space explores the dilemma governments often face when building megaprojects – mainly, why they always seem to cost a lot more and take a lot more time than planned.
RIBA announces honorary fellowships for 2020
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) honorary fellowships for 2020 have been announced, awarded to professionals with experience in property, infrastructure and architectural design.
What’s next for employees of Clugston Group?
Constructaquote.com outlines what lies ahead for employees of Clugston Group after the contractor filed for administration.