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Maintenance Service Provider, United Utilities, Costain,

United Utilities appoints Costain as Maintenance Service Provider

United Utilities has appointed Costain as Maintenance Service Provider across its operations under a framework contract for an initial period of five years.
Ravenscraig, masterplan,

Masterplan approved to regenerate Scotland’s largest brownfield site

A masterplan to regenerate one of the largest brownfield sites in Europe at Ravenscraig has been approved by the North Lanarkshire Council.
Skehill, PCC,

North London architect issued with a reprimand

Skehill of M Skehill Architect Ltd in North London was issued with a reprimand following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).
South Wales Metro, Transport for Wales,

Transport for Wales awards initial contracts for South Wales Metro

Transport for Wales has chosen Balfour Beatty, Alun Griffiths and Siemens Mobility for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts as part of the South Wales Metro.
Carbon storage, construction,

How technology is turning carbon emissions into a useful resource

Adams Selfstore discusses carbon storage – and how technology is helping to transform carbon emissions into raw materials and fuel for the construction industry.
Ruby McGregor-Smith, Tideway,

Former Mitie CEO joins Tideway board

Former Mitie chief executive Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE has joined the board of Tideway, the company building the £4.2bn Thames Tideway super sewer.
Fastflow Group and United Living, property sector,

Fastflow Group and United Living merge

Fastflow Group and United Living have joined forces to provide a broadened maintenance and development capability in the property sector.
Space hub Sutherland, environmental impacts,

Studies to assess environmental impacts of Space Hub Sutherland

Preliminary work is getting underway to agree on the scope of environmental impact studies that should be carried out in relation to the site of a proposed space hub in Sutherland.
Downsizing, BLP insurance,

66% of Brits over 60 have never considered downsizing their home

Two-thirds (66%) of people aged 60 or over have never considered downsizing their property, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance.
Glasgow Airport Investment Area,

Suppliers get chance to secure Glasgow Airport Investment Area contracts

Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd is holding a drop-in event on 26 June, to outline opportunities on the Glasgow Airport Investment Area project.
Alexander Stadium,

Designs unveiled for redevelopment of Alexander Stadium

Plans have been published which unveil the design for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium, as a public consultation begins.
construction salaries, Randstad Construction,

Construction salaries jump 9% thanks to ‘Brexodus’

Construction salaries have jumped 9% to £45,900 in the 12 months to the end of May according to a survey compiled by Randstad Construction, Property & Engineering.
Kensington Forum Hotel, affordable homes,

Mayor approves 100% social housing scheme in Kensington

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has approved plans to redevelop Kensington Forum Hotel to deliver 62 affordable homes.
Geospatial Commission, Thalia Baldwin, John Manzoni

Geospatial Commission appoints new director

John Manzoni has announced that Thalia Baldwin will be appointed as the new director of the Geospatial Commission from 1 August 2019.
Construction Framework, Pathways School, Interserve

Interserve awarded £6.24m construction framework contract

Interserve has been selected by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to design and build the new £6.24m Pathways School in Middlesbrough.
littlebrook power station, high-voltage substation,

Balfour Beatty wins £50m Littlebrook Power Station contract

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £50m contract to replace a high-voltage substation at Littlebrook Power Station in Kent on behalf of National Grid.
Super sewer, Tideway, River Thames

Tideway on track to deliver the super sewer underneath the River...

Tideway has published its report confirming the super sewer is on time to be delivered by 2024, preventing millions of tonnes of sewage polluting the...
offsite schools, DfE,

DfE launches tender process for Offsite Schools Framework

The Department for Education (DfE) is on the lookout for ten suppliers for its new offsite construction framework to design and build offsite schools.
Planning Convention,Royal Town Planning Institute, Kit Malthouse

Local authorities must pay more attention to design

In a speech at the RTPI Planning Convention, Kit Malthouse said that we should be building the ‘conservation areas of the future’.
Women in Engineering Day,

Women in Engineering Day to focus on ‘Transforming the Future’

The theme of this year’s International Women in Engineering Day 2019 (INWED 2019) is “Transforming the Future,” as figures reveal engineering courses rank in the top 10 for women aged 16-35.
Planning bill, scotland, government

Scotland’s planning bill supports a more inclusive system

Communities in Scotland will have more say in shaping the future development of their areas in a radical shake-up of planning laws.
Chester Northgate,

Detailed plans submitted for Chester Northgate scheme

Detailed plans for the initial phase of Chester Northgate, including a new indoor market, six-screen Picturehouse cinema, public square and car park, have been submitted by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Antony Pollard, Turley, Richard Laming

Turley announces new head of economics

Turley has announced the appointment of Antony Pollard as head of economics following six years as a director at the firm.
Lincoln Medical School, BAM Construction,

BAM to deliver £21m Lincoln Medical School

BAM Construction has been appointed to deliver the next stage of the Lincoln Medical School for the University of Lincoln.
Sighthill Transformational Regeneration Area, remedial works, ground developments ltd,

Remedial works begin on remaining Sighthill regeneration sites

Ground Developments Ltd has begun remedial works on the remaining sites within the Sighthill Transformational Regeneration Area of Glasgow.
Featherston Building, Skanska,

Skanska wins £57.6m Featherston Building contract

Skanska has been awarded a £57.6m contract to build, design and install MEP services for the Featherston Building for Derwent London.