New £150m mental facilities in Tooting get the green light
South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) has gained approval to begin work on its two new mental health facilities for south west Londoners.
Roofing company fined £28,800 after worker falls from ladder
AU Roofing and Building Ltd has been fined £28,800 after a worker fell from a ladder resulting in serious injuries.
BESA urges Scotland to lead construction industry payment reform
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called on its members in Scotland to embrace the ‘golden opportunity’ it has to lead a payment reform.
Heathrow confirms 2020 planning application and public consultation
Heathrow will launch a public consultation to finalise its proposals for airport expansion, following the recent decision by the CAA to cap early spending.
Breedon to acquire Cemex’s UK business for £178m
Breedon Group has reached a conditional agreement with building materials giant Cemex to acquire certain UK assets and operations for £178m.
Ramboll acquires design and engineering company in Singapore
Engineering consultancy Ramboll has acquired civil, structural and geotechnical consultancy, Web Structures, to strengthen its position in South East Asia.
Actis and STA respond to initial consultation on Future Homes Standard
Insulation specialist Actis has been working with the Structural Timber Association (STA) on its response to the government's revised Part L and F Building Regulations.
KOKO London: Iconic nightclub dome roof suffers blaze overnight
The independent London music events venue, KOKO, which is temporarily closed for refurbishment has been damaged due to a fire in the evening of 6 January 2020.
UK Green Building Council unveils 2020 Future Leaders
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has announced the members of its 2020 Future Leaders programme.
Plans approved for €1bn Grand Canal Innovation District in Dublin
The Irish Government has agreed to support the development of a Grand Canal Innovation District (GCID) in Dublin.
128 additional jobs lost at Clugston Group
An additional 128 jobs have been lost at Clugston Group after the contractor entered into administration in December.
900 new homes to be built at Meridian One
Enfield Council and developer Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships) have agreed to deliver approximately 900 new homes at Meridian One.
Interserve wins place on CCS’s £8bn construction works framework
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has revealed the latest contractors to gain places on its construction works framework, including Interserve Construction, who have been appointed to 6 lots.
Plans revealed to reinvigorate North-East rail network
Transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced a commitment to reviving the North-East rail network, outlining how new investment will boost the network and level up infrastructure across the country.
CITB calls for more plant operators to combat skills shortage
Plant operatives and assessors are to be trained up as part of a new initiative from CITB to help combat the crippling skills shortage.
Low carbon heating for new homes in Scotland by 2024
New regulations in Scotland will be developed to ensure all new homes use renewable or low carbon heating and are more energy efficient.
Anxiety UK and CIOB join forces to deliver mental health support
The CIOB’s partnership with Anxiety UK will deliver mental health support to CIOB members living with anxiety, stress or anxiety-based depression.
Modular Building Institute offers commercial modular construction training
The Modular Building Institute (MBI) reintroduced its 'Introduction to Commercial Modular Construction' training programme last month in Dallas, Texas.
Rydon awarded £9.5m Kent medical innovation centre contract
Rydon has been awarded an innovation centre contract for Kent Medical Campus, this will bring together businesses and organisations involved in finding solutions to healthcare issues and scientific research.
HS2: Lord Berkeley condemns ‘completely out of control’ costs
Lord Berkeley has said Parliament was “seriously mislead” over the true costs of HS2, claiming the cost of the line is “completely out of control”.
Sir Robert McAlpine fined after worker falls on director’s property
Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd has been fined £260,000 and ordered to pay £38,299 in costs after worker, Mark Smith, fell 4.8 metres through an unprotected opening.
The ConTech trends expected to take 2020 by storm
Finbarr McMeel, technical director at Gilbert-Ash, takes a look at the ConTech trends expected to sweep the nation in 2020.
11 office buildings become first to accomplish net-zero carbon status
Offices across Manchester and Liverpool have been verified as net-zero carbon under the UK Green Building Council’s 2019 definition.
Stevenage town centre regeneration takes step forward
Mace has submitted a major planning application to regenerate Stevenage town centre, following several months of consultation with local people and businesses.
Work on A185 corridor to combat congestion in South Tyneside
Work on the A185 corridor between Jarrow and Hebburn to relieve congestion through South Tyneside will commence next week.
UK construction sector ‘limps through final quarter of 2019’
Construction output experienced another sharp drop in December, as political uncertainty and subdued client demand slashed workloads.