The decline of department stores means more space for mixed-use
Simone Protheroe, an associate on the construction team at national law firm Clarke Willmott, looks at how the changing face of the high street could be good news for increasingly popular mixed-use developments – and what this will mean for the communities surrounding them.
It’s time to transform the construction schedule
After the pandemic, businesses across many industries are still adjusting their models to prepare for any potential hiccups, or even further global disasters. Garrett Harley, director at Oracle Construction explains why the construction industry is no exception.
Amey secures place on National Grid framework
Amey has secured a five-year contract with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) on the RIIO-T2 electricity construction mechanical and electrical installation framework.
Willmott Dixon bags £60m Rochdale regeneration scheme
Rochdale Borough Council has appointed Willmott Dixon for a large regeneration that will see the company deliver 242 apartments and a Hampton by Hilton hotel in the town centre.
Data, technology and the evolution of site sourcing
Finding the right site is all-important for any development – but the process can be cumbersome and time-consuming. Hugh Gibbs, co-founder of SearchLand, says harnessing data and digital technology can give developers a head-start.
Plans to ease South Worcestershire’s housing supply shortage
Terra has submitted plans for 30 homes with extensive landscaping and public open space, located on the outskirts of the South Worcestershire village of Callow End.
First tunnels for HS2 reach one mile mark under the Chilterns
The first enormous 2,000-tonne tunnelling machine has passed the one-mile mark during the construction of the first tunnels for HS2.
VolkerWessels unveils ambitious carbon reduction strategy
VolkerWessels UK has published its Carbon Reduction Strategy, setting out its target of being net zero by 2035.
Mott MacDonald expands senior healthcare team
Mott MacDonald has made three new hires to its UK healthcare team; Steven Bentley as healthcare technical lead, Alison Ryan as deputy healthcare technical lead and Andy Witchell as strategy and development lead for health.
Marc Burton crowned Construction Manager of the Year
The winner of the Construction Manager of the Year Award 2021 is Marc Burton MBE FCIOB for his work on the Jersey General Hospital – Nightingale Wing.
Construction worker injured as sheet pile fell from mechanical excavator
Britcon (UK) Ltd have been fined £570,000 for safety breaches after an employee was struck by a falling load from a mechanical excavator.
United Living bags £55m build to rent scheme in Cardiff
United Living New Homes has been appointed by Angelo Gordon and Ridgeback to deliver new homes at its Dumballs Road development in Cardiff.
Mott MacDonald secures place on TfL engineering framework
Mott MacDonald has secured 21 lots on Transport for London's (TfL) latest engineering consultancy services framework.
SCAPE launches new social supply chain platform
SCAPE has launched The Social Partnership Portal, a website connecting buyers and suppliers that aims to drive social value across public sector procurement.
HS2 trials alternative fuels to cut carbon
The HS2 trial, carried out in partnership with Imperial College London and Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), measured tail-pipe emissions to determine the potential benefits of using alternative fuels when compared to red diesel.
Go-ahead for next phase of Mersey Heat network
Liverpool City Council has approved plans to connect the next phase of Peel NRE’s Mersey Heat.
Construction underway on £9.6m SEND school in Essex
Kier held a ceremony to mark the formal start of the project at Southview SEND School and New Rickstones Academy, both located at Conrad Road in Witham, Essex.
Former Rolls-Royce digital officer joins Costain
Costain has appointed Neil Crockett as an independent non-executive director with effect from 6 October 2021.
CSIC appoints three industry experts to governance board
Ainslie McLaughlin, Michaela Sullivan and Karyn Watt have joined the CSIC governance board to help drive innovation across Scotland’s built environment and support the sector’s sustainable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
A call to arms – modern methods of construction for all
There are lots of reasons not to start engaging with modern methods of construction (MMC). Too risky, too expensive, too many unknowns, too much else to do. Especially if you’re a smaller housing provider.
Go-ahead for QPR’s new training ground in Heston
The London Borough of Hounslow Council has approved planning permission for a new Queens Park Rangers training ground in Heston.
Construction work underway on mixed-use Mayfair scheme
Ardmore has officially started on site to construct a landmark mixed-use scheme as part of the redevelopment of the former Carrington Street NCP car park in Mayfair.
Contractor fined after employee falls fifteen feet from scaffolding
A contractor has been fined £18,000 after an employee fell fifteen feet from scaffolding, resulting in ten fractured ribs, a fractured shoulder and a collapsed lung.
Vectorworks nominated in Construction Computing awards
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. earns three nominations for the 2021 Construction Computing awards, including ‘BIM Software of the Year’.
NHBC report gives housebuilders direction on electric vehicle charging
The NHBC Foundation has published a new report looking at one of the critical aspects that housebuilders and developers will need to consider as the UK aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Manchester’s Island secures planning permission
Joint venture partners Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) and property developer HBD have secured detailed planning permission for Island, their 100,000 sq ft office building in Manchester city centre.