Plans submitted for ambitious MSG Sphere scheme
The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) has submitted plans for the ambitious sphere-shaped entertainment and music venue in Stratford, London
Building contractor sentenced for unsafe work practices
A Salford building contractor has received 180 hours of community service after exposing workers to the danger of falls from height and exposure to silica dust.
WSP to acquire planning consultancy
WSP has revealed its intent to acquire Indigo Planning Ltd as part of its aim to become the top planning consultancy in the UK.
Mace: Poor infrastructure projects could cost taxpayers £19bn
According to a new report by Mace, up to 80% of large infrastructure projects are delivered late and over budget due to poor planning.
3 major rolled lead suppliers face cartel accusations
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed it has provisionally found that the UK’s three principal suppliers of rolled lead broke competition law.
Morgan Sindall set for £60m St Albans regeneration
Morgan Sindall Construction has been selected as preferred bidder for a mixed-use development, which will transform St Albans city centre.
Campaign to support mental health in the construction industry
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) have launched a new campaign to help end the stigma of mental health issues in the construction industry.
Prime Minister reaffirms government commitment to HS2
Theresa May has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering the whole of HS2 Phase Two, in response to a landmark letter from leaders in the Midlands and the North.
Construction company fined after worker fall through stairs
A construction company has been fined £9,400 after an employee sustained serious injuries to his back after falling through stairs that had been partly installed.
Graham awarded £18.3m contract for new cancer unit
The £18.3m project was awarded through the Procure22 Framework and will see Graham design and construct the new cancer centre at Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle for North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust.
AEC industry consortium to tackle data exchange issues
An industry-wide consortium of partners has joined forces to tackle some of the key issues in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) as part of the UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
How can Britain’s built environment tackle social exclusion?
Niall Trafford, CEO of BRE and colleagues welcomed more than a dozen senior policy-shapers, key building experts, academics, and commentators to the third in its round table discussion, focusing on poor housing and homelessness.
Contract awarded for £8.5m Rochester bridges refurbishment
Three of Rochester’s bridges are set to benefit from an £8.5m makeover, as FM Conway is appointed lead contractor to the Rochester Bridges Refurbishment project.
Unite slams HS2 as “workers are denied holiday pay and underpaid”
The construction union, Unite, has said that workers on the HS2 scheme are being denied their correct holiday entitlement and workers are losing money over underpaid overtime pay.
Local roads target condition “still out of reach”
An increase in local authority highway maintenance budgets is stemming the decline in the condition of the local road network, according to the latest ALARM survey.
Grenfell Tower Fire – The law of unintended consequences
The Grenfell Tower fire was a disaster which affected many people in this country. For town planners, building designers, building control, and contractors it marked a very low point in our industry’s history and evolution.
£63m investment boost for new homes in West Sussex
Homes England has announced a further £63m investment boost in the Northern Arc at Burgess Hill in West Sussex, where up to 3,500 new homes will be constructed.
Ramboll recruits Andy Powell as new UK Head of BIM
Andy Powell is Ramboll’s new UK head of BIM as part of the Innovation and Operational Excellence team.
Sir Robert McAlpine introduces new mobile BIM tool
Sir Robert McAlpine is now implementing Dalux BIM to help construction workers understand and view architects and engineers intended design when on-site.
Should new builds be banned from connecting to the gas grid?
Paul Steen, Energy specialist at Ramboll, shares his thoughts on the recent report from the Committee on Climate Change that suggests new homes should be banned from connecting to the gas grid.
Manchester Airport development gets green light
Icon Industrial has confirmed the proposals for two new industrial/warehouse developments at a £100m Manchester Airport site have been given the go-ahead.
Concerns about UK housing stock and leasehold system soar
Concerns about the quality of the UK’s housing stock and the outdated leasehold/freehold system have soared faster than at any point since 2014, according to new research.
McLaren Construction appointed as main contractor for £26.7m HQ
Stoford Developments has appointed McLaren Construction as the main contractor for the £26.7m headquarters for Metaswitch in London.
Nylacast take home award for commitment to skills and training
Engineering firm, Nylacast, were announced as winners and presented with an award for commitment to skills and training following the CEA’s (Construction Equipment Association) annual conference.
Train refurbishment firm fined after exposing workers to HAVS
A train refurbishment company has been sentenced after exposing workers to hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
Hertfordshire IQ to boost offsite manufacturing
In a move to become the UK’s leading place for green businesses, Hertfordshire IQ aims to boost environmental technology, agri-tech and modern construction companies.