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Scottish engineers win £67m South Kyle Wind Farm contract
Civil engineers RJ McLeod have secured a £67m contract to construct Scotland’s newest onshore wind farm, South Kyle Wind Farm.
Industry experts collaborate to develop record-tall wind turbines
GE Renewable Energy, COBOD and LafargeHolcim are set to join forces to co-develop wind turbines with optimised 3D printed concrete bases, reaching record heights up to 200 meters.
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.
Winvic secures first hotel contract
Winvic has secured its first hotel contract to deliver a luxury four-star hotel in Milton Keynes which will comprise of 261 bedrooms.
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.
Panic buying worsens industry-wide plaster shortage
As plaster shortages continue to plague the construction industry, the BMF and the Construction Products Association have joined forces to support the sector.
Graham completes £1.9m wastewater pumping station in Newtonards
Graham has completed a new wastewater pumping station and storm screening facilities on behalf of NI Water at Portaferry Road, Newtownards.
HS2 site prepares for giant tunnelling machines
A series of images showing the first HS2 tunnel launch site have been released, as the project gets ready for the giant tunnelling machines.
Contractor appointed to £16m Angel Central regeneration
CBRE Global Investors has today announced that RED Construction has been appointed to complete the regeneration of Angel Central, Islington.
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.
Forterra to mothball Bison factory and cut 225 jobs
Forterra has revealed plans to cut around 225 jobs and mothball its Bison hollowcore flooring plant in Derbyshire as part of restructuring proposals.
Ibstock to cut 15% of its workforce due to Covid-19 pressure
Ibstock plc, manufacturer of clay bricks and concrete products, has today (3 June) issued a trading update, announcing that up to 375 jobs are at risk.
Morrison wins £42m National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility
Morrison Construction has been awarded a £42m contract to build the new flagship National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility.
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.
3D laser scans reveal everything
Today’s laser scanning equipment can provide a complete digital image of any structure – top to bottom; slabs to columns; before, during and after construction.
Marshalls restructure plans could make up to 400 staff redundant
Landscape products group, Marshalls plc, has revealed it could make up to 400 employees redundant, as it makes a series of restructuring proposals following a fall in sales.
Construction and weather: Are we asking the right questions?
Are we asking the right weather-related questions - and can we trust the answers? Shaun Pammenter MSc, meteorologist at MetSwift, takes a look.
Stainless steel road bridge lifted into place in Cumbria
The UK’s ‘first’ stainless steel road bridge, crossing the River Eamont at Pooley Bridge in Cumbria, has been lifted into place.
Simpson Strong-Tie releases new Premium Fasteners range
The brand new Premium Fasteners range by construction manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie features superior strength nails and screws to cover almost every application.
Flood protection innovations tackle the threat of rising tides
StormMeister®, founded in 2010 by William M Snape, offers a wide range of innovative products and services dedicated to flood protection.
HS2 starts hunt for track systems suppliers
HS2 has begun the hunt for track systems suppliers to deliver 280km of high-speed track that will allow the UK to run some of the most frequent long-distance rail services.
Modular building experts to deliver 20-storey Canary Wharf tower
Modular building specialist, Caledonian, has secured a contract to deliver volumetric modular serviced apartments for One Charter Street in Canary Wharf, London.
Securing better buildings with the correct bracket application
David Fraser, NVELOPE® business unit manager at SFS, discusses the finer details behind these building envelope systems and how correct bracket specification simplifies complex challenges.
UNiBLOCK partners with developer to provide ICF blocks
Property developer Empire has joined forces with UK-based manufacturer, UNiBLOCK, to use its insulated concrete form (ICF) materials.
Lightweight sustainable bridge solutions: Why aluminium is the clear choice
APB Group, a leading UK lightweight bridge installer, has recently completed the installation of a sustainable aluminium footbridge for Lancashire County Council spanning the Lancaster Canal in Carnforth.
Reskinning as a solution to London’s housing shortage
Reskinning existing buildings could provide affordable housing for the capital at a faster rate without the negative impacts of demolition that can undermine the benefits of new builds. Richard Hyams of architect astudio takes a look.