High value construction contracts boost activity in June
The latest edition of the Top 50 League Table by Barbour ABI shows that the combined value of construction contracts awarded to the top 50 in June totalled over £4bn.
Local Housing Allowance freeze is fuelling homelessness
New analysis by London Councils shows a significant reduction in the number of homes affordable to Londoners receiving Local Housing Allowance (LHA) over the...
Collapse of Durtnell & Sons confirms construction crisis, says SEC
The SEC Group has warned that the collapse of Britain’s oldest building company, Durtnell & Sons, is further confirmation of the financial crisis hitting the industry.
intu to create new development on doorstep of intu Lakeside
The new development will bring a mix of over 1,000 modern homes to rent, catering for individuals, creating high quality, community living in Essex.
Aster to deliver £10m affordable housing development in Tadley
Housing association Aster Group has secured planning permission to deliver a £10m housing development in Tadley, Hampshire.
Waterfront development launches in Leith
A new residential development is set to launch this weekend (13th July 2019) on the capital’s waterfront as part of the area’s regeneration.
£150m renovation scheme to upgrade Gatwick Airport
DfT has announced a renovation scheme to upgrade Gatwick Airport station, rail passengers will benefit from improved accessibility and swifter journeys.
Weekly earnings for freelance workers bounce back
Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector bounced back last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
Trafford Housing Trust and Willmott Dixon to deliver 250 new homes
The development of D’Urton Lane site in Preston will create 250 new homes for shared ownership, affordable rent and private sale.
Interserve wins £6m Cedars Academy contract
Interserve has commenced work on the redevelopment of The Cedars Academy, in Birstall, Leicestershire, the DfE under the ESFA framework.
Graham revenue sets platform for sustainable growth
The financial year ending 31 March 2019 saw revenues at Graham stabilise at £735m, after a number of consecutive years of growth.
UK brick industry production up by 6.2%
The latest statistics of Building Materials and Components shows the UK brick industry is meeting the growing demands with brick despatches up 3.3%.
Shaping the future of construction with digital technology
Melanie Dawson, director of digital construction at GRAHAM, discusses digital construction, BIM and smart ways of working in the construction industry.
Right to buy needs met by Nottingham Council
The scheme will involve more than 300 purchases and newly-built homes, as well as houses and flats that have been bought through the Right To Buy scheme.
Barking and Dagenham sign Unite’s Construction Charter
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is the first council in London to support Unite the union’s, Construction Charter.
Longniddry village expansion gets the go-ahead
Cruden Homes has secured planning permission to build 81 new homes as part of the first phase of the expansion masterplan at Longniddry.
Timber eco-village on Norwegian lake to transform Bergen
Waugh Thistleton Architects has conceived a visionary project in Norway to create a zero carbon community of 1,500 homes and a cultural hub on Store Lungegårdsvannet Lake in Bergen.
Westminster seeks bids for Ebury Bridge estate renewal
Westminster City Council is seeking bids to help build 200 new homes in the first phase of the Ebury Bridge estate renewal.
NBS appoints Tina Pringle as director of technical content
NBS has appointed Tina Pringle as its new director of technical content to focus on the definition and delivery for digital construction and the built environment.
Graham wins £3.5m Carpenters Land Bridge
London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has revealed that Graham has been awarded a £3.5m contract to deliver a new pedestrian and cycle bridge – Carpenters Land Bridge.
About Access – Hidden disabilities – and hidden disabled people
Ian Streets from About Access discusses tackling disability issues and provisions against them when considering building projects
We often look at the issues around hidden...
Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing at the Blue Anchor
The Blue Anchor has called last orders in Fishpool St, St Albans, with Selectaglaze helping in the restoration to a two-storey home.
Weak UK construction activity impacts SIG
Supplier of specialist building materials, SIG plc, has revealed that the deterioration in the level of UK construction activity has had a knock-on effect on its sales.
Utilidata and Sense join forces to create digital twin of electric...
Utilidata and Sense are joining forces to create the first-ever digital twin of the electric grid that maps power flow, voltage, and infrastructure from the substation to the home.
Urban Splash submits plans for 347 modular homes at Wirral Waters
Peel L&P and Urban Splash have submitted a planning application to Wirral Council to build a £55m development of 347 modular homes at Wirral Waters.
38 affordable new homes given the green light in Kirkintilloch
38 new affordable homes have been given the green light in Kirkintilloch by East Dunbartonshire Council’s planning board.