BAM appoints partner for major Leeds Build to Rent scheme
BAM has appointed BTR to identify a funding partner for one of the UK’s most significant regional Build to Rent (BTR) developments located in Leeds.
Aster delivers £5m shared ownership development to West Sussex
The £4.8m development, The Hedgerows, has now launched to local people in the village of Eastergate and surrounding areas.
Committee urges government to embrace Modern Methods of Construction
The housing committee has urged the government to embrace Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in order to meet the target to build 300,000 new homes a year by mid-2020s.
Construction begins on £1.1bn East Bank culture powerhouse
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, broke ground to mark the start of construction on East Bank – the country’s new powerhouse of culture, education, innovation and growth.
CITB launches Brickwork Academy to address skills shortage
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a new Brickwork Academy to help address the national shortage of bricklayers.
IES launches latest Virtual Environment software – IESVE 2019
IES has announced that the latest version of its Virtual Environment software is now live – IESVE 2019 is now available via the IES download centre.
The booming Build-to-Rent market
Build-to-Rent, or BtR, has risen in five years from almost nowhere to be a potential core element in meeting Britain’s housing need. Why should this have happened? What does it mean? Is it all good news?
Graham wins £4.5m Northern Ireland-based contract
Graham has been awarded a £4.5m contract by Northern Ireland based investor and developer, Magell Limited, for the refurbishment of Eagle Star House in...
Construction industry output drops to lowest rate since April 2009
June data reveals construction output has experienced its steepest drop since April 2009, as business activity and incoming new work falls dramatically.
Springfield delivers growth in private and affordable housing divisions
Springfield Properties has released its update on trading for the year ended 31 May 2019, revealing growth across its private and affordable housing divisions.
ISG appoints two new directors to science and health team
ISG’s science and health division has appointed Andrew Wilson and Chris Chappell as new divisional directors.
New public services hub to transform Ellesmere Port
Masterplan to transform the Ellesmere Port town centre has reached a key stage with plans submitted for a new services hub and bus zone.
Mace to deliver new HMRC government hub in Nottingham
Mace Interiors has been appointed by HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) to deliver 275,000 sq ft of Category B fit-out for a new government hub in Nottingham.
Two construction companies fined after worker falls from height
A company director has received a Community Service Order and two construction companies have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries following a fall from height.
New development announced for Riverside Place in Ayr
Councillors have taken the unanimous decision to demolish the three multi-storey blocks and build a new development on the Riverside Place site in Ayr
Construction and built environment qualifications reformed in Wales
A major reform of qualifications for people planning to work in the construction and built environment in Wales has been announced today (2 July).
£229m Crest Nicholson and Sovereign Housing JV announced
A new £229m joint venture between Crest Nicholson and Sovereign Housing Association is to deliver 920 affordable and intermediate homes at Harry Stoke, Bristol.
Work begins on £3.9m helipad for Manchester hospitals
Construction work on the new £3.9m helipad at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has begun and is set to benefit four major hospitals.
Skilled freelancers contribute £145bn to UK economy, research says
Hudson Contract has backed new research showing that highly skilled freelancers contribute £145bn to the UK economy every year.
Walters & Cohen to design new school in China
London based practice, Walters & Cohen Architects, has been commissioned by The King’s School, Canterbury, to design a school in China.
CSIC seeks governance members for innovation in construction
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is seeking six individuals with a passion for innovation in construction to join its governance board from November 2019.
Bristol launches Traffic Clean Air Zone consultation
Bristol City Council has today (1 July) launched its first Traffic Clean Air Zone consultation on two options to lower pollution in the shortest possible time.
Committee: Funding settlement essential to local roads network
The UK government’s transport committee has said a five-year funding settlement is the only way local authorities will be able to address the deteriorating local roads network and plan ahead.
Rail minister welcomes Midlands Connect’s £2bn proposal
Andrew Jones has welcomed the submission of Midlands Connect’s £2bn proposals to radically transform connections between the East and West Midlands.
Energy and buildings research facility to be built in Salford
A new £16m state-of-the-art energy and buildings research facility is to be built at the University of Salford as work commences on the Energy House 2.0 scheme.
BAM reports increased profits and consistent turnover
BAM has released their recorded turnover of £949.8m with profit before tax and exceptional items of £27.0 m, which is a margin of 2.8% (2017: 1.5% restated).