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£3m boost for Devon as BAM and Network Rail promise to...
Devon has received a £3m economy boost with more to come as Network Rail commits to using local businesses where possible, as a result of the government-funded project to build a new sea wall.
Building firms ask tradespeople to cut rates by up to 30%
Demand for labour on construction sites across the UK decreased by 70% in April, as building firms ask tradespeople to cut their rates by 10-30%, according to Hudson Contract.
Swansea City reveals ‘Homes as Power Stations’ plan
Swansea Council's cabinet will meet on 7 May to consider approving the submission of a Homes as Power Stations project business case,
Winners announced on YouTube for RTPI Planning Excellence 2020
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, winners of the Planning Excellence Awards and of the Silver Jubilee Cup were revealed this year on the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)’s YouTube channel.
£350m Grange University Hospital ready a year early
Gleeds and Laing O’Rourke have completed works on several sections of the £350m Grange University Hospital in Gwent, allowing part of the hospital to open almost a year ahead of schedule.
Education construction spirals downward
Education construction output contracted significantly in 2018 after several years of growth. AMA Research’s new Education Construction Market Report examines the causes of the downward spiral and the outlook for this crucial sector.
Freelance earnings drop as coronavirus hits construction sector
Average earnings for freelancers fell by 2.9% last month as the impact of coronavirus started to filter through to construction sites, according to the latest figures by Hudson Contract.
Bristol conference centre to become NHS Nightingale hospital
Kier is to transform the conference centre at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) into the next NHS Nightingale hospital to fight COVID-19.
Interserve wins facilities management contract with Landsec
Interserve has won a total facilities management (TFM) contract worth £18.5m per annum to deliver TFM services at seven of Landsec’s major retail centres across the UK.
Construction contract awards rise by 16.9% in February
The value of construction contract awards increased by 16.9% in February when compared with the previous month, as London and the North West scoop the most awards.
Interserve wins £11.5m day surgery and outpatients scheme
Interserve Group Limited has been awarded the contract to deliver an £11.5m day surgery and outpatients scheme for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
National flood map offers predictive flood scenarios across the UK
In partnership with Ambiental Risk Analytics and Wales & West Utilities, Landmark Information Group have launched Great Britain’s first national flood map.
UK’s ‘largest’ modular neighbourhood gets the nod
The second phase of Cambridgeshire’s Northstowe town scheme has been given the go-ahead, as the village of Inholm is set to become one of the UK’s largest modular neighbourhoods.
Timber frame market to surpass £800m in 2020
Sales of timber homes and buildings will reach £800m in 2020 as growth in timber frame housebuilding outpaces traditional construction methods.
£135m Swansea transformation scheme takes major steps forward
Cairn Group has been announced as the preferred bidder for the first phase of the Swansea Central hotel regeneration scheme, as the design for Swansea's landmark bridge is unveiled.
Freelance tradespeople end 2019 on a high with record earnings
Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector increased by 3.5% last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
RICS Awards refreshed to demonstrate built environment changes
The RICS annual awards have been refreshed to display the changes we are seeing across business and society, now to be known as the RICS Social Impact Awards.
National flood map provides future climate change flood scenarios
Great Britain's first national flood map has been launched to understand and plan for future risks.
Freelance construction workers earnings rise in October
According to the latest figures by Hudson Contract, earnings for freelance construction workers increased by 2.5% in November 2019.
Smithers Purslow acquires Byrom Clark Roberts
Smithers Purslow (SP) has acquired its northern/Wales-based counterpart, Byrom Clark Roberts (BCR), increasing staff numbers to over 100 working from 10 locations across the UK.
Network Rail’s devolution journey continues
Network Rail’s new geographic regions, established in June, took on accountability for the delivery of all projects within their borders, including track and signalling.
Record earnings for self-employed electricians
According to the latest figures released by Hudson Contract, earnings for self-employed electricians increased by 5.8% last month to hit the highest level on record.
LHC Procurement Group – Trusted procurement for better buildings and homes
LHC Procurement Group is a provider of free-to-use framework agreements used for the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of social housing and public buildings.
Costain wins £150m highways sector contracts
Costain has been awarded a range of new highways contracts in the last quarter, totalling over £150m, include a major project for Lancashire County Council.
Procurement bodies launch Integrated Consultancy Framework
The North West Construction Hub (NWCH) and Southern Construction Framework (SCF) have launched a national Professional Services Framework.
Pilot schemes to save contractors and supply chain SMEs £25m
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and construction employees are piloting four home building and infrastructure projects in the hopes of improving procurement practices