Building control teams launch Central Building Control Partnership
The building control teams from six Midlands councils have teamed up to share their knowledge and expertise.
Two construction companies fined after worker falls from height
P.D.R. Construction and Metcalfe Roofing & Building Services, have been fined after a worker fell through a fragile mesh roof whilst carrying out work at height.
New Royal Hospital for Children will not open until autumn 2020
A timeline for the phased move of services to the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) has been announced following months of uncertainty.
Contractor revealed for £100m Southsea Coastal scheme
VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster joint venture, VSBW, has been appointed as the principal contractor for delivering the Southsea Coastal Scheme worth £100m.
Electricity breaches increase by 31% on construction sites
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 31% increase in the number of electricity breaches occurring on construction sites.
Graham delivers accommodation centre for rough sleepers in London
Graham has delivered a refurbishment project that has enabled London City Mission (LCM) to provide much-needed housing and support to rough sleepers in Waterloo, London.
New plans put forward for regeneration of County Durham town site
New plans have been submitted for the regeneration of Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland to develop a new multi-million pound retail, residential or hotel complex.
London mayor backs Unite the Union’s Construction Charter
The Mayor of London has backed Unite the Union’s Construction Charter, which sets out to improve the city’s construction standards, protect workers, and outlaw poor construction practices.
Kier wins £35m School of Digital Arts contract
Kier is to deliver Manchester Metropolitan University’s brand new £35m School of Digital Arts (SODA) building.
Emergency motion allows unions access to workers on HS2
An emergency motion has been passed by the TUC Congress to ensure that HS2 takes immediate action to allow unions access to workers building the project.
New civil engineering skills academy opens in Hartlepool
Seymour Civil Engineering, Hartlepool College of Further Education and Hartlepool Borough Council have opened a new civil engineering skills academy in Hartlepool.
Liberty wins new gas servicing contracts worth £14m
Property services business Liberty has secured three new gas servicing contracts worth £14m in London, Wales and the Midlands.
Actis to take part in thermal efficiency conference
Architects, developers and surveyors will be given a chance to learn about the latest developments in the thermal, acoustic and HVAC sectors at a conference.
Research: Urban digital twin developments to exceed 500 by 2025
Transformative urban digital twin and city modelling developments are expected to grow from a handful of early implementations to 500 by 2025.
Housebuilder Galliford Try reveals 27% decrease in profits
Galliford Try has reported a 27% decrease in profits in its latest financial statement, as full-year revenues dipped by 7.5%.
Housing delivery requires integrated infrastructure, says ICE
Housing delivery will fail to meet the needs of the places it hopes to support without integrated infrastructure, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Contractors revealed for £762m Lincolnshire highways deal
Balfour Beatty, Colas and WSP UK have been recommended to deliver £762m worth of highways services for Lincolnshire County Council.
£62m flood defence funding to support communities in England
Environment secretary Theresa Villiers has announced a new round of flood defence investment for communities across Yorkshire, Cumbria, the North East and the South East of England.
Gleeds boosts rail team with appointment of Richard Stansfield
Property and construction consultancy, Gleeds has appointed Richard Stansfield as director of cost management for its rail business in the UK.
Leeds architect suspended from Architects Register for 12 months
Steven Johnson has been suspended from the Architects Register for 12 months following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC) when at his former practice MJF Architects.
Groundworks company fined £10,000 after security guard injured
A groundworks company has been fined £10,000 after a security guard suffered serious injuries to his hand.
Lendlease selects new chief executive for Europe post
Lendlease has confirmed Neil Martin as its new chief executive officer for its European business, reporting to Steve McCann, Group CEO and managing director.
Plans approved for 118 affordable homes in Bolton
Housing providers Bolton at Home and Irwell Valley Homes have been granted planning permission for 118 new affordable homes close to Bolton town centre.
SFS’s The Weston wins four RIBA Yorkshire Awards
The Weston at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park has won four RIBA Yorkshire Awards and has now been shortlisted for the 2019 RIBA Stirling prize.
Offsite manufactured modules craned into place at First Way Campus
The first of 438 offsite manufactured modules have been lifted into place at First Way Campus, the 678-bedroom student accommodation scheme.
Considerate Constructors Scheme appoints new chief executive
CCS has announced that Amanda Long will join as chief executive from 16 September, Amanda will succeed chief executive Edward Hardy.