Basildon seeks replacement contractor on East Square project
Basildon Council has responded to the news that its main contractor on the cinema-led regeneration of Basildon's East Square, Simons Group, has fallen into administration.
Government reveals winners of £30bn construction framework
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has named 128 suppliers on a major new procurement agreement which will help shape public sector construction.
Construction equipment sales fall by 7.4% in Q3 2019
Retail sales of earthmoving and construction equipment in the UK market decreased by 7.4% in the third quarter of the year, compared with the same quarter in 2018.
Survey: Councils should be given more power to deliver infrastructure
According to research from London Councils and the LCCI, 80% of businesses surveyed support giving councils more freedoms to fund and build infrastructure.
Kier reappointed to major construction framework in Norfolk
Kier has been reappointed to the Norfolk County Council major construction work framework, with a combined value of £125m across two banded Lots.
Six construction firms receive Princess Royal Training Award
Bouygues, Balfour Beatty and Walker Construction are amongst the 44 UK organisations commended with a Princess Royal Training Award for their workplace training.
Women in Planning to improve inclusivity in the industry
A new networking body which aims to create a supportive environment to encourage greater inclusivity within the planning industry is set to host its first event in the East Midlands next month.
How modular construction is helping to solve the UK housing crisis
Innovation funding specialist the MPA Group highlights the main advantages of modular construction and the key sector issues it is helping to address.
Engineering company fined £5,334 after worker suffers amputation
An engineering company has been sentenced after a worker suffered serious injuries to her arm and hand when she became entangled in a spindle drilling machine.
BAM wins Scotland’s biggest health centre contract
BAM Construction has been appointed by hub west Scotland to build Scotland’s biggest health centre in Parkhead, Glasgow.
McLaren secures £30m Manchester Airport warehouse contract
MAG (Manchester Airports Group) has appointed McLaren to build a warehouse and logistics facility on the site of a former WWII aircraft hangar at Manchester Airport.
The journey towards the National Digital Twin and a digital built...
Alexandra Bolton, executive director at the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB), reflects on the first-ever CDBB Week and calls for collaboration on the road towards the National Digital Twin.
Interserve wins £13.9m Middlesbrough hospital contract
Interserve has been selected by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to undertake the £13.9m phase one refurbishment of Roseberry Park Hospital.
£42m Paisley Museum transformation gets the go-ahead
Plans to transform Paisley Museum have taken a step forward, as Renfrewshire Council's planning board gives proposals the nod.
Making Digital Twins a reality – A practical viewpoint from IES...
Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd discuss Digital Twins in construction, following on from their recent webinar on the hot topic.
Introducing DigiPLACE: The Digital Platform for Construction in Europe
DigiPLACE represents an unprecedented collaboration between European construction bodies, owners, architects, research institutes and ICT firms to create a platform for the integration of digital construction.
Higgins appoints Amy Ross as head of social value
Higgins has appointed Amy Ross, as head of social value, to shape and drive the company’s social value strategy.
Grenfell Tower report blames cladding for fire’s spread
Phase 1 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report has blamed ACM cladding for the fire spreading and recommends every owner/manager of high-rise residential buildings be required by law to provide their local fire service with information about the design.
Mott MacDonald to design runway at RAF Lossiemouth
Mott MacDonald has secured a design contract for the resurfacing of the runways at RAF Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland.
Protecting buildings from the effects of ice and freezing temperatures
Richard Walker, national technical and development manager at Peter Cox, offers some tips on protecting buildings from the effects of freezing weather.
SPIE wins planned maintenance contract for University Schools Trust
SPIE UK, has won a five-year planned maintenance contract for mechanical and electrical (M&E) and reactive works with University Schools Trust (UST).
Analysis reveals local plans support custom and self-build housing
An analysis of all local plans across England, by the Right to Build Task Force has revealed that 58% of local planning authorities have,...
SIPs are coming to the fore in modular construction
There is no question that a contractor can construct better quality buildings, build them faster and provide exceptional eco-benefits, using Hemsec SIPs.
Atkins secures £49m UK highways improvement contract
Atkins, a part of SNC-Lavalin, has been appointed by Highways England as principal designer for highways improvement schemes in the East of England.
Planning application submitted for new neighbourhood in Leicester
Parker Strategic Land has submitted an outline planning application for a new 1,200-home neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Leicester.
Innovative tool helps coastal engineers predict ‘wave overtopping’
Coastal engineers are using a tool developed by Manchester Metropolitan University to better understand how strong winds amplify waves that can crash damagingly over the shoreline.