Wates awarded Liverpool cruise terminal hotel
Wates Construction has been appointed to build a new 200-bedroom hotel by Liverpool City Council as part of the city’s major waterfront regeneration project
Watson Batty Architects win £12.5m airport extension contract
Watson Batty Architects has been appointed to design the new arrivals extension, departure pier and internal remodelling at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).
Construction sector warned to ‘tread carefully’ post latest Brexit news
The latest Brexit news has advised the government to restrict lower-skilled EU workers and warned the UK construction industry to ‘tread carefully’ to avoid damaging business.
Survey reveals Brits’ concerns over smart home technology
The latest survey from Showerstoyou.co.uk reveals why a portion of the British public are reluctant to buy smart home technology
Digital constuction too important for SMEs to ignore, says expert
Construction software expert, Adrian Wild says digital construction is not just for well known companies and is too important for smaller firms to pass by.
Opportunities for companies to join UAE construction projects
Businesses within the construction and infrastructure industries have the chance to be part of the latest projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Scotland’s affordable housing programme on track to meet ambitious target
New statistics have shown that the Scottish Government are well on track to meet their target of producing more affordable homes for the country.
Scotframe’s impressive growth mirrors that of the timber frame market
Malcolm Thomson, sales director at Scotframe, discusses the company’s expansion into England as demand for timber frame homes continues to gain momentum.
Site Diary – electronic contemporaneous record capture on site
COMIT discuss their implementation of electronic contemporaneous record capture as part of their site diary solution to meet industry requirements
New survey suggests fundamental flaws in fire door use
To mark Fire Door Safety Week, a new survey conducted by Horbury Property Services has found that many fire doors in commercial and public buildings are not being used properly and could lead to safety risks in event of a fire.
Newby submits plans for £250 million urban village in Newcastle
North Yorkshire developer, Newby has submitted plans to Newcastle City Council for a £250 million urban village to be built on the former Calders cite on Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle.
Kier joins Western Power Distribution’s framework to deliver electrical works across...
Kier has partnered with Western Power Distribution’s framework to deliver planned and reactive works across the East and West Midlands.
Willmott Homes fined £1.2 million after carbon monoxide exposure
Willmott Partnership Homes Ltd has been fined £1.2 million after exposing members of the public to carbon monoxide fumes.
Timberline DIY Limited fined after worker suffers life-changing injury
Timberline DIY Limited has been sentenced after an employee injured three of his fingers while cleaning a band re-saw.
D-COM consultation to research digitalisation of regulations
A consultation led by the Digital Compliance Network (D-COM) which is funded by the Centre for Digital Built Britain is currently researching the State...
New HR manager at Mick George kick starts recruitment drive
As the growth of local construction business Mick George Ltd continues, the Group has welcomed a new Senior Manager to the helm of its Human Resources department
Society of Digital Engineering launches its first Digital Awards
The Digital Awards are designed to showcase excellence and best practice for both clients and the increasing numbers of engineers, contractors and manufacturers who use digital engineering to deliver better outcomes
SES Engineering lands new construction contracts in York and Lincoln
SES Engineering Services (SES), has announced its latest multi-million-pound projects to construct a new stadium and leisure complex in York and custody suite in Lincoln.
Caddick aims to become single-use plastic free workforce
Caddick Construction is aiming to become a single-use plastic free workforce, by shifting to reusable water bottles across the company
Nottingham’s 11 Station Street scheme given the green light
Nottingham City Council’s Planning Committee has approved one of Nottingham’s grade A office schemes, known as 11 Station Street
Innovative product to ease roofing skills shortage
A lack of skilled roofers has led Marley Eternit to create an easy to install aluminium sheeting that can be rolled out on a roof like a carpet
Construction skills shortage reinforces need for MMC, says report
A growing skills shortage in London’s construction sector is reinforcing the need for adopting Modern Methods of Construction, according to a new Centre for London report
Edinburgh to overtake Glasgow as Scotland’s biggest city
Edinburgh is due to outstrip Glasgow within the next 15 years to become Scotland’s biggest city, the chief executive of the Scottish capital’s council has said.
Mace appointed to build next phase of East Village
Mace has been appointed to build the next major phase of the East Village development at London’s Olympic Park after using its innovative rising factory method on the previous phase
Strong month for infrastructure boosts construction contracts in August
The value of new contracts across construction reached £6bn in August, a monthly increase of 28.9%, according to Barbour ABI’s latest market review
Kier reveals rise in profits as it details plans to cut...
Kier Group’s end of financial year report reveals that revenues have climbed to £4.5bn, with record order books of £10.2bn, as the construction giant details its plan to cut its £375m debt