Greece launches new sustainable development investment scheme
New investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and urban development projects across Greece will be supported following the first agreement under a new €650m infrastructure investment initiative.
Higgins delivers much-needed council homes at Colville Estate
As part of Hackney’s ambitious building programme to build genuinely affordable new council homes, Higgins has delivered 70 new social rent council homes at Colville Estate.
CITB invests £1.2m to boost offsite construction skills
CITB has agreed £1.2m funding for two offsite construction projects that will increase the skills capacity for this expanding sector in education, for school leavers and among industry trainers.
UK construction forecast lowered for 2020 due to Brexit delay
Mace’s latest UK tender cost update reveals how the extension of Brexit has resulted in continued uncertainty among construction firms and developers.
AECOM creates iModels on Thames Tideway Tunnel project
AECOM used Bentley applications to design the central contract tunnels and map out construction plans on the Thames Tideway Tunnel Central Project.
Settling construction disputes with certainty
Peter Vinden, chief executive of The Vinden Partnership, discusses how Parties can settle construction disputes with certainty.
Kier to cut 1,200 jobs and sell assets to slash debts
Kier has revealed it is to cut 1,200 jobs to help save costs of up to £55m a year from 2021, as the construction and services firm continues to struggle.
Roofing contractor sentenced for exposing workers to work at height risks
A roofing contractor has been sentenced for failing to take adequate steps to prevent his workers from falling from height and for breaching a prohibition notice.
Profits rise as Willmott Dixon focuses on contracting
Willmott Dixon has published its account for the 12 months to 31 December 2018, revealing a turnover of £1.3bn compared to £1.2bn the previous year.
Amey Challenge Cup encourages girls into STEM
Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June, Amey is hosting a series of competitions across the UK, including the Challenge Cup.
Birmingham Council to redevelop Alexander Stadium
Birmingham City Council plans to redevelop Alexander Stadium into a high-profile venue for diverse sporting, leisure and cultural events.
Survey reveals little change to housing market in May
The outright decline in the interest of new buyers in the housing market shows signs of stabilising in May, in the wake of the decision to extend the deadline for withdrawal from the EU.
Bowmer + Kirkland set to build £200m student centre
Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed by the University of Central Lancashire to build a new student centre and civic square.
Work begins on £1.6m Tower Gardens Community Building
Work has begun on the construction of the new £1.6m Tower Gardens Community Building, bringing new inclusive facilities to the town.
NBS appoints new chief revenue officer
Technology platform for the construction industry, NBS, has announced the appointment of Chris Slinn as its new chief revenue officer.
Fortem wins repairs and maintenance contracts across England
Fortem has secured repairs and maintenance contracts worth up to a total of £329.9m with five housing associations across England.
Architects appointed to develop designs for Maxwell Hall
Architects Flanagan Lawrence have been appointed to develop the final designs for the ambitious project to revive the University of Salford’s historic Maxwell Hall.
Flannery signs £30m deal for 230 Cat machines
Flannery Plant Hire has signed an exclusive deal with Finning UK & Ireland at this year's Plantworx exhibition to purchase 230 new Cat® machines as part of its fleet refurbishment programme.
UK saves £1.1bn a year thanks to flood defences
£1.1bn a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences, according to recently published research.
West Lothian gives go-ahead for 280 new homes
Planning permission has been granted for 280 new houses to be built on land south east of Murieston Road, on Wellhead Farm.
FPA urges further reforms 2 years after Grenfell tragedy
The Fire Protection Association has renewed its call that the government’s changes to building regulations and the so-called ban on combustible cladding do not go far enough to protect buildings.
Investar Property Group plans 200-plus new homes in Trafford
Investar Property Group has announced its acquisition of a 40,000 sq ft site on Talbot Road in Trafford, with intentions to create more than 200 new homes.
UK legislates for net zero emissions target by 2050
Legislation laid today (12 June) puts the UK on the path to become the first major economy to set net zero emissions target in law.
Graham completes new £5.6m Portrush train station
Graham has announced the completion of the Portrush train station, the station will be officially opened on 25 June 2019 by Translink.
Tolent wins £84.5m contract for Milburngate development
The Arlington Richardson Development Partnership has chosen Tolent as its contractor for the construction of Phase One Milburngate in Durham City.
Construction sealant restores Little Ships of Dunkirk
The 75th D-Day Anniversary is celebrated with Little Ships of Dunkirk, restored using CT1 - the UK’s number 1 sealant and adhesive!