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Funding approved to reclad nine tower blocks in Salford
Funding has been approved to complete fire safety works in Pendleton, including replacing the ACM cladding system on tower blocks with a compliant alternative.
Environment Agency repairs flood defences damaged in February
The Environment Agency has continued to repair flood defences damaged in the February floods throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, prioritising those communities most at risk of flooding.
Insurers can tackle UK’s infrastructure funding gap, says L&G
Insurers can tackle a fifth of the UK’s infrastructure funding gap over the next decade and encourage ‘inclusive capitalism’, according to a new report by Legal & General.
Travis Perkins plans to close 165 branches and cut 2,500 jobs
Travis Perkins has revealed plans to close around 165 branches and reduce its workforce by 2,500, as demand for building supplies falls.
Plans for £500m 8 Albert Embankment redevelopment called in
The housing secretary Robert Jenrick has called in plans for the £500m mixed-use scheme at 8 Albert Embankment on the Thames riverside.
Modular housebuilder to deliver pilot project in Rugby
Master developer Urban&Civic has chosen modular housebuilder TopHat to deliver a pilot project at its Houlton development in Rugby.
Reflective membrane delivers thermal efficiency for social housing scheme
Protect Membrane's reflective membrane solution delivered thermal efficiency for a large new build social housing development in Gorton, Greater Manchester.
Councils call on housing secretary to stop ‘speculative’ development
With work on many local development sites at a standstill, East and West Sussex local authorities and Brighton & Hove City Council have written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government asking for urgent steps to curb ‘speculative and unplanned development’.
Morgan Sindall wins £39m secondary school contract in Houlton
Morgan Sindall has been appointed to regenerate historic Grade II- listed radio station into a £39m secondary school in Houlton.
Accelerating transformation in the construction ecosystem
Research shows how pre-crisis trends will fundamentally overhaul the construction ecosystem, as two-thirds of surveyed executives believe the Covid-19 pandemic will accelerate industry transformation.
Interserve to build £11m Hessle Foreshore tidal defence scheme
Interserve has been appointed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to deliver the £11m Hessle Foreshore tidal defence scheme.
Authorities work on home retrofit as calls for ‘green recovery’ mount
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has marked a new phase of its Accelerator Cities project, which brings together local and combined authorities and stakeholders to drive action to 'upgrade our draughty, energy-hungry housing stock'.
Calls for ban on combustible materials go a step further
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is recommending the government extends the ban on the use of combustible materials to a wider range of buildings, including care homes, halls of residence and schools.
Insulation specialist backs MMC research
News that Homes England has commissioned a study into various types of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
Sizewell C nuclear power station plans submitted
The planning application to build Sizewell C, the new nuclear power station in Suffolk, has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
£1bn Building Safety Fund to remove dangerous cladding
The government has launched its £1bn Building Safety Fund to remove dangerous cladding from high-rise buildings.
HS2 reveals first images of Tunnel Boring Machines
HS2 ltd has revealed the initial images of its first two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) set to launch on the project later this year.
Girlguiding festival goes virtual to encourage more girls into STEM
As part of Amey’s partnership with Girlguiding UK, Amey is supporting the first-ever Adventures at Home Festival this Saturday 23 May, a programme of STEM activities for girls.
Improving construction’s resilience for the post-pandemic world
Mike Pettinella, EMEA director of Autodesk Construction Solutions, says embracing digital transformation can boost productivity right now, and benefit firms in the long term.
JCB moves to online machine sales for first time
For the first time JCB has started to sell machines online to support businesses with their plant requirements during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Modern methods of construction study to drive innovation
A research study to drive modern methods of construction (MMC) has been commissioned by Homes England.
Video Mediation in Construction Disputes
As the UK begins its slow journey back to work and becomes accustomed to working in a Covid-19 present world, it is no surprise that there has been a surge in disputes and companies looking for restructuring advice.
Laing O’Rourke to deliver £160m residential tower in Salford
Laing O’Rourke has been chosen by developer One Heritage to deliver a 55-storey residential tower at Greengate in Salford.
Housebuilder Vistry returns to 70% production capacity
Housebuilder Vistry Group has revealed 70% of normal production capacity has already been restored, as its teams get used to the new Covid-safe operating procedures.
Green light for HS2 Old Oak Common station
Plans for the HS2 Old Oak Common station have been given the green light, which will allow work to progress on building the largest new railway station ever built in the UK.
Cut VAT in construction for a green recovery, urges report
The government should cut VAT on renovating buildings, in line with the VAT on new builds, to help revitalise the construction industry after coronavirus, says a new report from Green Alliance