Highways England pulls in Kier to take control of asset management
Highways England is to take more control in asset management as part of its commitment to enhance the way England’s motorways and major A-roads are maintained, improved and operated.
Technology: Will it replace human skill within the AEC industry?
With the increased reliance on computer software, some are concerned that this could devolve into dependence on software and the loss of human skill.
Two railway workers killed by train near Port Talbot
Two railway workers tragically died yesterday (3 July) when they were struck by a passenger train near Port Talbot, the British Transport Police has confirmed.
CBRE announces plans to acquire Telford Homes
CBRE Group has announced plans to acquire Telford Homes to expand its real estate development business, Trammell Crow Company.
South Seaham Garden Village gets the go-ahead
A new garden village in East Durham has been given the go-ahead to provide 1,500 new homes, with half of those offering affordable housing.
West Lothian to invest £60m for three new schools
The proposals, which will significantly enhance education provision in the area, have been given the green light by the council executive.
HSE reveals work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19
HSE has released its figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19, along with the number of people known to have died from Mesothelioma.
New commercial hub for Cardiff city centre revealed
The historic Howells building on St Mary Street is set to become a state-of-the-art leisure and entertainment destination and commercial hub.
The UK construction ‘change agenda’
Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association and chair of BIM4Housing, explores the evolution of the construction industry.
Kier to deliver Winchester College transformation
Kier has been appointed by Winchester College to transform part of its estate to deliver a new sports centre and modernised design and technology facility.
Heliguy wins place on £2.6m Network Rail drone framework contract
Heliguy has been awarded a major nationwide drone framework contract with Network Rail, as part of an Unmanned Aircraft Services framework worth up to £2.6m.
Helen Gordon appointed as new president of BPF
Helen Gordon, chief executive of Grainger has been appointed as president of the British Property Federation (BPF).
R Durtnell & Sons ceases trading
The family-owned-and-run building firm, R Durtnell & Sons Ltd, which was founded in 1591, has ceased trading.
BAM appoints partner for major Leeds Build to Rent scheme
BAM has appointed BTR to identify a funding partner for one of the UK’s most significant regional Build to Rent (BTR) developments located in Leeds.
Aster delivers £5m shared ownership development to West Sussex
The £4.8m development, The Hedgerows, has now launched to local people in the village of Eastergate and surrounding areas.
Committee urges government to embrace Modern Methods of Construction
The housing committee has urged the government to embrace Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in order to meet the target to build 300,000 new homes a year by mid-2020s.
Construction begins on £1.1bn East Bank culture powerhouse
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, broke ground to mark the start of construction on East Bank – the country’s new powerhouse of culture, education, innovation and growth.
CITB launches Brickwork Academy to address skills shortage
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a new Brickwork Academy to help address the national shortage of bricklayers.
IES launches latest Virtual Environment software – IESVE 2019
IES has announced that the latest version of its Virtual Environment software is now live – IESVE 2019 is now available via the IES download centre.
The booming Build-to-Rent market
Build-to-Rent, or BtR, has risen in five years from almost nowhere to be a potential core element in meeting Britain’s housing need. Why should this have happened? What does it mean? Is it all good news?
Graham wins £4.5m Northern Ireland-based contract
Graham has been awarded a £4.5m contract by Northern Ireland based investor and developer, Magell Limited, for the refurbishment of Eagle Star House in...
Construction industry output drops to lowest rate since April 2009
June data reveals construction output has experienced its steepest drop since April 2009, as business activity and incoming new work falls dramatically.
Springfield delivers growth in private and affordable housing divisions
Springfield Properties has released its update on trading for the year ended 31 May 2019, revealing growth across its private and affordable housing divisions.
ISG appoints two new directors to science and health team
ISG’s science and health division has appointed Andrew Wilson and Chris Chappell as new divisional directors.
New public services hub to transform Ellesmere Port
Masterplan to transform the Ellesmere Port town centre has reached a key stage with plans submitted for a new services hub and bus zone.
Mace to deliver new HMRC government hub in Nottingham
Mace Interiors has been appointed by HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) to deliver 275,000 sq ft of Category B fit-out for a new government hub in Nottingham.