Groundworks contractor handed £32,400 fine for cable strike
Groundworks contractor, G&R Groundworks, has been fined £32,400 after an operative struck an underground electricity cable resulting in multiple serious burn injuries.
mac-group secures £12m intu Merry Hill retail contract
mac-group has won its biggest retail contract yet after securing a £12m deal to modernise the façade at the intu Merry Hill in Brierley Hill.
Galliard and Apsley to develop £500m regeneration projects
Galliard Homes have partnered up with Apsley House Capital in a joint venture with plans to develop £500m worth of regeneration projects and create around 2,250 new homes in Birmingham.
First phase of Manchester City Centre to Chorlton route underway
The initial work will focus on the stretch of the cycleway between Chester Road roundabout to Stretford Road, including the creation of an innovative 'cyclops' junction at Royce Road.
Achieving design freedom with underfloor air conditioning
In practice, incumbent building services can help architects and designers overcome planning and structural constraints.
Chinese group Jingye rescues British Steel
The Official Receiver and EY has confirmed that a sales contract has been entered into with Jingye Steel to acquire the business and assets of British Steel Limited.
Hinkley Point C supports over 500 apprentices
The new intake started work in Somerset at HOST, a local business providing hotel quality accommodation for the thousands of workers now busy on site.
Smithers Purslow acquires Byrom Clark Roberts
Smithers Purslow (SP) has acquired its northern/Wales-based counterpart, Byrom Clark Roberts (BCR), increasing staff numbers to over 100 working from 10 locations across the UK.
Hotel construction on the rise in London
Boutique and luxury hotels are on the rise with 210 new hotels currently in the development pipeline in London, according to a study by Boodle Hatfield.
The importance of good design in planning process
Good design is paramount in planning, says Joe Ridgeon, director of Hedley Planning Services, and should be a key priority of the next Government.
Network Rail’s devolution journey continues
Network Rail’s new geographic regions, established in June, took on accountability for the delivery of all projects within their borders, including track and signalling.
New work boosts construction output
Latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed construction output grew by 0.6% in Q3 2019, as a rise in new work helps the industry dodge further falls.
McAvoy wins £5.5m contract for new technology centre
The McAvoy Group has been awarded a £5.5m contract for the offsite construction of a new three-storey Art, Design and Technology Centre at The Deepings School.
Kennaway Estate to deliver 61 new homes in Hackney
Waugh Thistleton Architects’ design for the Kennaway Estate was approved on 6 November when councillors in Hackney voted in favour of Southern Housing Group’s proposal to regenerate the estate.
Ball & Berry appoints new regional director
Approved Inspector and building control specialist, Ball & Berry, has further bolstered its senior management team with the appointment of regional director, Richard Cymler.
Adding value to cold roll-formed steel for construction and manufacturing
voestalpine Metsec plc is the UK’s largest specialist in cold roll-formed steel, providing products for the construction and manufacturing industries
Bellwin scheme to support communities hit by flooding
The MHCLG has activated the government’s emergency Bellwin scheme to reimburse eligible local authorities for the flooding in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
AI software to revolutionise rail track inspections
A new Artificial Intelligence computer software, developed in partnership by Omnicom Balfour Beatty and The University of York, and supported by Innovate UK, is set to revolutionise the rail track inspection process and save the rail industry £10m per year.
Will politics impact the offsite construction sector?
Jim Roach, managing director of ARV Solutions, takes a look at whether party politics or internal politics will have the biggest impact on the offsite construction sector.
Flooding action plan launched to protect Scotland from extreme weather
Living With Flooding sets out advice to stop or mitigate flooding and says minor adaptions, such as installing a flood guard and raising the height of electrical sockets, can prevent damage or reduce the amount of time spent in temporary accommodation.
Chinese steel experts research British building standards
Chinese steel building experts have been conferring with UK counterparts to understand more about British building standards, regulations and CE Marking.
Refurbishment of Cardiff Central to continue with new gates
With Cardiff Central's customer numbers expected to rise from 13 million per year to 34 million by 2043, Transport for Wales has committed to making navigation of the station as easy as possible.
Planning permission granted for new £70m cancer facility
Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH)’s planning application to create a new £70m cancer facility, known as the Oak Cancer Centre, has been approved by Sutton Council’s Planning Committee.
Prefabricated buildings market set for growth over next 6 years
The global modular and prefabricated buildings market is set for growth over the next six years, as offsite construction gains traction thanks to its sustainable approach.
New MD for Donaldson Timber Engineering
Leading timber specialist, James Donaldson & Sons Ltd, has appointed Luke Roberts as managing director for Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE).
Crossrail faces further delays on Elizabeth line opening
Crossrail Limited (CRL) has advised TfL that there will be some projected delays in the opening of the Elizabeth line and it is likely that additional funding will be required to cover the higher levels of risk contingency.