High demand for fourth development at Icon Industrial Manchester Airport
A planning application has been submitted by Icon Industrial for a fourth development at their global logistics area of Manchester’s Airport City.
Government urged to increase social housing delivery
The Social Housing Commission set up by Shelter has called for a further three million social homes over the next 20 years to help combat the on-going housing crisis.
Caledonian Modular selects IFS Applications 10 for rapid growth
The comprehensive IFS solution is to empower staff at Caledonian Modular with robust support for project manufacturing and construction.
Former Kier boss joins Robertsons to expand southern operations
Kier’s former executive board member Nigel Brook has joined Robertson Construction to expand its southern operations.
Modern technology in the construction industry
Bryan Christiansen, CEO at Limble CMMS, takes a look at how modern technology, particularly the use of the Internet of Things (IoT), is revolutionising the construction industry.
London Stansted awards contract for £150m arrivals terminal
London Stansted has appointed Mace as the contractor for the construction of its new £150m arrivals terminal.
Willmott Dixon urges supply chain partners to join CCS
Wilmott Dixon is urging its top-tier supply chain partners to register with the Considerate Constructors Scheme, in a move intended to ensure supply partners achieve the highest standards.
City dwellers demand smart traffic to slash commute times
ATG Access, reveals that almost two-thirds (65%) of city dwellers are frustrated with the levels of congestion in their city.
Laing O’Rourke announces refinancing deal
Laing O'Rourke has confirmed the agreed terms for the 2019 refinance of its UK business, which will deliver new banking facilities until 2022.
Ramboll Environment & Health continues to expand
Ramboll has announced six new senior hires in its Environment & Health practice following a year of significant growth.
Nottingham set for UK’s biggest rollout of ultra-low energy homes
Nottingham City Council has secured over £5m to roll out its Energiesprong, ultra-low energy homes pilot, which will include improvements to over 150 Nottingham City Homes’ (NCH) properties.
Staticus appointed façade contractor for Two New Bailey Square
Façade contractor, Staticus has been appointed to design, manufacture and install nearly 9,000 square metres of high-quality façade at Two New Bailey Square
Lendlease wins £330m Manchester Town Hall refurb
Lendlease has beaten rival Laing O’Rourke for the £330m contract to refurbish the Manchester Town Hall despite also being embroiled in a Grenfell-style cladding row.
£14m investment to transform heart of Redcar steel site
Northern Powerhouse Minister, Jake Berry MP, has approved a new £14m investment to transform a site at the South Tees Development Corporation, also the home of the former Redcar steel works.
Greater Manchester leaders outline radical housing plans
Greater Manchester’s leaders have set out radical housing and transport plans to ensure the city-region can thrive at a time of national uncertainty.
Next steps in the redevelopment project of the Scottish National Gallery
January 2019 will bring the next steps in the redevelopment project of the Scottish National Gallery.
Construction work begins on Northestowe Homes England office
Construction work has begun on the new Homes England office in Northestowe, which is being constructed using a full modular system.
Director sentenced for sales of prohibited substances
A company director has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for the online sale of products containing prohibited substances
Amiri to build Fareham College’s new Civil Engineering Training Centre
Fareham College has acquired planning permission and appointed a building contractor for its new Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) in partnership with the Solent Civil Engineering Employers Group.
Greater Manchester to introduce ‘presumption against’ fracking
Greater Manchester will introduce planning measures creating a "presumption against" fracking for shale gas, the city region's mayor has said.
Sustainable innovations shaping construction
With the UK construction, operation and maintenance industry accounting for 48% of the UK’s carbon emissions, the focus of many innovations in construction is now on reducing the construction sector's CO2 output.
Building work at St Albans Cathedral enters new phase
Work on St Albans Cathedral has entered a new phase, as Thomas Sinden is appointed principal contractor for the expansion and renovation of one of the nation’s highest-profile Cathedrals.
Accessibility commitments – Keeping New Year resolutions
Ian Streets of About Access discusses how keeping true to accessibility goals can be tricky - stick to those New Year resolutions for a more inclusive world
Brandsafway announces acquisition of Lyndon Scaffolding
BrandSafway has acquired Lyndon Scaffolding and its subsidiary Taylor’s Hoists, in a move that will bring together a full range of scaffolding solutions.
UfAC services upgrade at Bond Works
AET Flexible Space have just completed a major upgrade of the underfloor air conditioning system at a historic building located in the Clerkenwell area of London, The Bond Works building at 77-79 Farringdon Road.
GMB welcomes unfair dismissal ruling of housing officers
Trade union GMB London has welcomed the unfair dismissal ruling in an employment tribunal for three housing officers dismissed by Barking and Dagenham Council.