New plant training centre to benefit unemployed people in Dudley
Unemployed people in Dudley will be offered free construction training at the new construction plant training centre at Dudley College of Technology.
Wates commits to zero waste and carbon by 2025
The Wates Group has today committed to zero waste and carbon from its operations by 2025, well ahead of the government’s own environmental targets.
Balfour Beatty electrifies rail lines between Bristol and Cardiff
Balfour Beatty has completed the electrification of 77km of the Great Western Railway (GWR) rail lines between Bristol and Cardiff.
Great Ancoats Street scheme to improve Manchester’s infrastructure
The £9.1m Great Ancoats Street scheme will improve the area for pedestrians, providing a more natural and attractive link between the Manchester City centre, the Ancoats and New Islington neighbourhoods.
NAO slams MoD for failing to ease risks on nuclear projects
The MoD's poor management of three infrastructure projects on its nuclear-regulated sites has contributed to a combined cost increase of £1.35bn, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
Company fined £1.2m after teenager suffers life-changing injuries
DB Cargo has been fined £1.2m after a teenager endured life-changing injuries from a 25,000-volt electric shock at Bescot Yard.
Ogilvie to construct new AC by Marriott hotel in Glasgow
Ogilvie Construction has secured the contract to construct the new AC by Marriott hotel in Glasgow for Chris Stewart Group.
Graham begins work on €9.3m Blanchardstown Centre revamp
Delivered by Graham, Blanchardstown Centre – Ireland’s largest retail development – will see eight new stores and unveil a modern, reimagined space upon completion in November 2020.
Caddick strengthens development arm as it expands into London
Caddick Group has appointed two new senior hires to join its development arms, as the construction firm also announces a new headquarters in London.
Balfour Beatty finishes on top for contractor table in December
The latest Top 50 Contractor League Table for December has just been published by Barbour ABI, as Balfour Beatty climbs to the top with £297m worth of contracts.
Construction worker dies after being trapped under digger
Lincolnshire Police were called to a building site off Rudgard Lane yesterday (9 January), where a construction worker was pronounced after being trapped under a digger.
Willmott Dixon wins £10m contract to extend Ripon’s leisure centre
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £10m contract from Harrogate Borough Council to extend Ripon’s leisure centre by building a new 25m pool.
How to save the construction industry workforce crisis
With the construction industry facing its biggest skills shortage since 2007, Ryan Latham, senior marketing executive for 3B Training, takes a look at the importance of recruiting new talent.
Retrofitting for Flood Resilience: RIBA’s latest release
'Retrofitting for Flood Resilience: A Guide to Building and Community Design' is the newest release from RIBA.
ANC launch new acoustics, ventilation and overheating guidance
The Acoustics Ventilation and Overheating (AVO) Residential Design Guide has been launched after nearly two years of research by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC).
Planning permission secured for new Parish Reach development
Kier Living has secured planning permission for 270 new homes in the Parish Reach development in Lisvane, Cardiff.
Heriot-Watt researchers develop ‘world first’ recycled brick
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have created a brick made from 90% recycled construction and demolition waste to help support the construction industry's sustainability ambitions.
Construction consultancy wins work on community centre in Norwich
Construction consultancy, Daniel Connal Partnership, has been appointed to manage the refurbishment of a new headquarters and community centre in Norwich.
Faithful+Gould secures lead position on Professional Services Framework
Project management consultancy, Faithful+Gould, has retained its position as Lot 1 provider for Pagabo’s Professional Services Framework.
RLB UK appoints first-ever chief digital officer
Rider Levett Bucknall UK has appointed Matt Sharp as its first-ever chief digital officer to lead the company’s digital transformation strategy.
Network Rail reveals winners of £640m design services contracts
Network Rail has announced the award of 82 framework contracts to deliver design services across the country.
Work begins on Nant Silyn scheme in Wrexham
Wrexham County Council and Liberty are to build new council homes at the site of the former Nant Silyn residential care home on Pont Wen, Caia Park.
Case Study: Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing upgrades 1950s property
A home in the South Downs Conservation Area has recently seen improvements to its noise and thermal insulation with Selectaglaze secondary glazing, making it much quieter.
First wave of modular homes at Wirral Waters get the go-ahead
30 modular homes at Wirral Waters have received the green light from Wirral Council planners.
BakerHicks wins spot on LSHTM Designers Framework
BakerHicks has secured a position on the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) Designers Framework to deliver structural engineering services.
Drone footage shows Springhead Bridge concrete pour at Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet Garden City has released their latest drone footage of the concrete pour at the Springhead Bridge.