Vital Energi to reduce Northwick Park Hospital’s carbon emissions
Vital Energi has secured a contract with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust to save £1.9m a year and reduce carbon emissions at Northwick Park Hospital.
Costain appoints Andy Clarke as new integrated transport director
Costain has appointed Andy Clarke as its new integrated transport director to transform the customer experience of transport.
Lake Zug East: Switzerland’s longest construction site completed
The Lake Zug East infrastructure measures were successfully completed after 20 months of construction – thanks to good planning by Emch+Berger with Allplan.
Scape begins renewal of £750m East England framework
Scape has started the renewal race for contractors to secure a place on its East Midlands and the East of England framework for projects up to £7.5m.
HS2 supports ecological clerk of works accreditation pilot
HS2 Ltd has stepped in to ensure that a new construction-focused ecological clerk of works (ECoW) accreditation pilot for the UK and Ireland can go ahead as planned.
Keltbray appoints Multiplex head of engineering to its senior team
Keltbray has appointed Craig Moorfield as its new group technical director and executive board member, he will be reporting to chief executive officer, Darren James.
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Caddick to deliver carbon neutral healthcare hub in Carlisle
Caddick Construction has been appointed by United Healthcare Developments to design and deliver a new healthcare hub on Locke Road, Eastern Way in Carlisle.
New toolkit launched for more efficient rail projects
The Department for Transport (DfT), Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have officially launched the Better Value Rail (BVR) Toolkit to bring together ideas for rail projects and make the delivery of infrastructure projects faster and cheaper.
H&F Council approves £6m stabilisation plan for Hammersmith Bridge
Hammersmith & Fulham Council has approved a new £6m plan to stabilise Hammersmith Bridge at significantly below the original expected cost with works completing in under a year.
Mott MacDonald appoints new project principal to strengthen roads team
Mott MacDonald has appointed Owen Davies as a project principal within its highways team in Wales, Davies brings with him 20 years of experience in the transport sector.
Hayfield submits plans for eco-friendly homes in Hallow
Hayfield has acquired a prime 5.5-acre site in the Worcestershire village of Hallow with plans to deliver 55 eco-friendly homes.
ModuleCo delivers eye unit extension at Musgrove Park Hospital
ModuleCo has provided a brand new eye unit extension for the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust at its Musgrove Park Hospital site.
Tilbury Douglas appoints new head of communications
Tilbury Douglas has appointed Alexandra Shah as its new head of communications.
Canary Wharf Group delivers 115 council flats in Poplar
Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has completed the delivery of 115 new council homes as part of the housing development in Poplar.
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Hove build to rent scheme funded with L&G investment
Watkin Jones has exchanged contracts for the sale of Hove Gardens, a build to rent scheme in Hove, the transaction is on a forward funding basis to Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) for £76.5m.
Mott MacDonald supports Crossrail programme at Paddington
Mott MacDonald worked on the station for Crossrail Ltd progressing the design of Paddington Integrated Project (PIP) and leading the Plateau 2 station and integration team.
Architects face project delays due to slow planning process
For several months, architects have been reporting concerns about the impact on projects caused by delays in the processing of planning applications.
M&J Evans acquires Flynn Group Ltd
M&J Evans has completed the acquisition of Flynn Group Ltd, an established ground works and civils business based in Swindon and Bristol, covering the South West of England.
PUWER equipment breaches rise by 40% on construction sites
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 40% increase in PUWER equipment breaches occurring on construction sites during the first half of 2021.
VolkerFitzpatrick lifts second part of Brent Cross West station bridge
A new overbridge to provide the public with a pedestrian and cycleway crossing over the Midland Main Line at Brent Cross West has taken another step towards completion.
Plans submitted for £155m sustainable neighbourhood in Cambridge
First Base and RPMI Railpen have submitted plans for Devonshire Gardens, a new 120,000 sq ft sustainable neighbourhood in Cambridge.
Leicester FC reveals plans for new King Power Stadium
Leicester City Football Club has unveiled plans for the expansion and development of the new King Power Stadium.
Smart card keeps Tarmac’s HGV drivers safe and boosts confidence
Tarmac has reached a significant landmark in the rollout of new fleet technology after presenting its 10,000th HGV driver with a smart card aimed at improving haulier safety, training, and customer confidence.
Amey’s highways and defence teams deliver RAF Odiham’s runway
Amey’s transport infrastructure and defence teams, with Levertech Aviation Services have successfully delivered a £5.5m contract to upgrade the runway and associated airfield lighting at RAF Odiham.