Graham awarded £18.3m contract for new cancer unit
The £18.3m project was awarded through the Procure22 Framework and will see Graham design and construct the new cancer centre at Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle for North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust.
AEC industry consortium to tackle data exchange issues
An industry-wide consortium of partners has joined forces to tackle some of the key issues in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) as part of the UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
How can Britain’s built environment tackle social exclusion?
Niall Trafford, CEO of BRE and colleagues welcomed more than a dozen senior policy-shapers, key building experts, academics, and commentators to the third in its round table discussion, focusing on poor housing and homelessness.
Contract awarded for £8.5m Rochester bridges refurbishment
Three of Rochester’s bridges are set to benefit from an £8.5m makeover, as FM Conway is appointed lead contractor to the Rochester Bridges Refurbishment project.
Unite slams HS2 as “workers are denied holiday pay and underpaid”
The construction union, Unite, has said that workers on the HS2 scheme are being denied their correct holiday entitlement and workers are losing money over underpaid overtime pay.
Local roads target condition “still out of reach”
An increase in local authority highway maintenance budgets is stemming the decline in the condition of the local road network, according to the latest ALARM survey.
Grenfell Tower Fire – The law of unintended consequences
The Grenfell Tower fire was a disaster which affected many people in this country. For town planners, building designers, building control, and contractors it marked a very low point in our industry’s history and evolution.
£63m investment boost for new homes in West Sussex
Homes England has announced a further £63m investment boost in the Northern Arc at Burgess Hill in West Sussex, where up to 3,500 new homes will be constructed.
Ramboll recruits Andy Powell as new UK Head of BIM
Andy Powell is Ramboll’s new UK head of BIM as part of the Innovation and Operational Excellence team.
Sir Robert McAlpine introduces new mobile BIM tool
Sir Robert McAlpine is now implementing Dalux BIM to help construction workers understand and view architects and engineers intended design when on-site.
Should new builds be banned from connecting to the gas grid?
Paul Steen, Energy specialist at Ramboll, shares his thoughts on the recent report from the Committee on Climate Change that suggests new homes should be banned from connecting to the gas grid.
Manchester Airport development gets green light
Icon Industrial has confirmed the proposals for two new industrial/warehouse developments at a £100m Manchester Airport site have been given the go-ahead.
Concerns about UK housing stock and leasehold system soar
Concerns about the quality of the UK’s housing stock and the outdated leasehold/freehold system have soared faster than at any point since 2014, according to new research.
McLaren Construction appointed as main contractor for £26.7m HQ
Stoford Developments has appointed McLaren Construction as the main contractor for the £26.7m headquarters for Metaswitch in London.
Nylacast take home award for commitment to skills and training
Engineering firm, Nylacast, were announced as winners and presented with an award for commitment to skills and training following the CEA’s (Construction Equipment Association) annual conference.
Train refurbishment firm fined after exposing workers to HAVS
A train refurbishment company has been sentenced after exposing workers to hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
Hertfordshire IQ to boost offsite manufacturing
In a move to become the UK’s leading place for green businesses, Hertfordshire IQ aims to boost environmental technology, agri-tech and modern construction companies.
Pennon reveals £16m profit hit after Interserve collapse
Pennon, the owner of water and waste firm Viridor, has taken a £16m hit on its full year profits after the collapse of Interserve.
Galliford Try appoints Graham Prothero as chief executive
Galliford Try has announced the appointment of Graham Prothero as its new chief executive, after former boss Peter Truscott moves to rival housebuilder Crest Nicholson.
Are modular classrooms cheaper for schools?
Modular school buildings specialists, MTX Education, highlight the ways modular classrooms could be cheaper to help ease the dilemma of increasing pupils and tight funding for schools.
Galliard Homes choose unitised facade system
Premier Guarantee met with Galliard Homes, senior project manager, David Hughes, to discuss why they chose a unitised facade system for their development Harbour Central.
Which countries are investing the most in construction?
Some countries are fuelled by sheer speed of growth, while others are supported by a huge economic force. With this in mind, which countries are the biggest investors in the construction market?
Liverpool to develop climate resilience planning policy
The RTPI is working with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to develop a climate resilience policy for the city region’s 1.6 million residents.
VR and BIM: A winning combination
Glyn Shawcross, group design manager at engineering solutions provider Boulting, explains the practicalities and benefits of VR and BIM.
£46m funding boost to help end rough sleeping
Communities secretary, James Brokenshire MP, has confirmed councils across the UK will share over £46m to end rough sleeping.
Stonewater and Guinness sign £224m affordable housing partnership
Social housing providers, Guinness and Stonewater, have signed a Strategic Framework Agreement with Homes England to build 4,500 affordable homes by 2022.