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31/10/2025
Contractor Clegg Construction has been appointed by Leeds City Council to deliver the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the proposed George Street hotel project in Leeds city centre.
The PCSA appointment allows Clegg Construction to become involved at the early stages of the project, p
31/10/2025
Construction is now underway on the £50 million redevelopment of Cramlington Learning Village for the Department for Education.
Main contractor Bowmer + Kirkland has officially broken ground on the three-storey school building following completion of site preparations. Representatives from the Depa
31/10/2025
Persimmon Homes West Wales has received planning approval for the next phases of its flagship Llanilid development near Llanharan, paving the way for the delivery of 543 new high-quality homes.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Planning Committee has approved Phases 5 to 8 of the development, part of a w
31/10/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction's Thames Valley team has completed and handed over the new Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool, a purpose-built early years facility on the UK Atomic Energy Authority's (UKAEA) Culham campus.
The 828m² single-storey nursery forms part of UKAEA's wider campus master
31/10/2025
Galliford Try's refurbishment of the Stonebow Unit in Hereford has been highly commended as Refurbishment Project of the Year at the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estates Management (IHEEM) Awards, which recognise excellence in the healthcare estates sector.
The £12.6 million project, del
31/10/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has been awarded the Judges' Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s National Highways Asset Community East (ACE) 'Better Together' Awards for its work on the Orwell Bridge Westbound Joint Replacement project.
The accolade recognises the company’s excellence in collabo
31/10/2025
Vistry Group has partnered with housing association First Choice Homes Oldham to deliver 147 affordable and energy-efficient homes on the site of the former Oldham Mumps Railway Station, pending planning approval.
The land, jointly owned by Oldham Borough Council and Transport for Greater Mancheste
31/10/2025
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31/10/2025
Sound Zero has created a stunning Basotect acoustic solution in the form of an art installation for COCO Lighting's boardroom.
When a prestigious lighting design studio, COCO Lighting, approached Sound Zero to tackle their boa
31/10/2025
Hull City Council has announced a major partnership with renewable energy specialist Vital Energi to deliver a city-centre low-carbon heat network, positioning the city as a leader in sustainable energy while supporting economic growth, job creation, and climate resilience.
The multi-year design, b
30/10/2025
GRAHAM has been awarded a contract worth approximately £14 million by Hillingdon Council to design and construct a new academic building for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) at Meadow High School in Harefield.
Meadow High School is a mixed-gender secondary school suppor
30/10/2025
St William has received a resolution to grant planning permission from the London Borough of Newham's Strategic Development Committee for the first phase of its Beckton Riverside project, subject to the signing of a Section 106 agreement.
The committee approved full planning permission for a compre
30/10/2025
DC01UK has announced the sale of its South Mimms data centre site in Hertfordshire to Equinix, one of the world's largest data centre operators.
The transaction, valued at approximately £3.9 billion, is one of the largest infrastructure and real estate deals globally in recent years.
The 85-acre
30/10/2025
Lewisham Council has named Higgins as the preferred contractor to lead the delivery of 102 new affordable homes at the Ladywell Park Gardens development.
Planning permission for the scheme was granted in October 2023, paving the way for the construction of high-quality, 100% affordable homes for Le
30/10/2025
Passengers and freight customers in West London are now benefiting from a safer and more reliable railway following the completion of essential upgrade work at Mitre Bridge level crossing.
During the October half-term, when passenger numbers are typically lower, rail engineers carried out extensive
30/10/2025
Network Space has completed the sale of the final development plot at Tunstall Arrow Business Park in Stoke-on-Trent.
The final plot, located on James Brindley Way, has been sold to Metalcraft Projects UK, part of the Metalcraft Group, for an undisclosed sum. The sale follows the granting of full p
30/10/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction's Essex business has officially handed over the newly expanded Castledon School to Essex County Council (ECC).
A celebration event was held at the school on 17 October, attended by the Morgan Sindall project team, Cllr Tony Ball, MP Mark Francois, ECC representatives, an
30/10/2025
Habiko, the affordable homes partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) and Homes England, has unveiled its first two development sites, which will deliver a total of 590 new homes in Chester and Warrington.
These projects mark a key step toward Habiko's ambition to provide 3,000 low-
30/10/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has been recognised for its industry-leading approach to collaboration and project delivery, with the Orwell Bridge Westbound Joint Replacement scheme taking home the Judges' Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s National Highways Asset Community East (ACE) "Better Tog
30/10/2025
The first showhomes have officially opened at Milby Meadows at Top Farm, Weddington, marking a major milestone for the 1,700-home development on the edge of Nuneaton.
The launch event welcomed stakeholders and prospective buyers for an exclusive first look inside the new homes — part of a landmark
29/10/2025
IM Properties (IMP) has commenced work on its £140 million Stratford 46 mixed-use development, with strong interest from local and national businesses for the 65-acre employment park.
The scheme will feature a flexible mix of high-quality logistics, office and roadside premises, aiming to create ap
29/10/2025
Crossbay, the urban logistics arm of pan-European real estate investment manager MARK Capital Management, has completed one of West Yorkshire's largest logistics leasing deals of 2025.
The 10,700 sqm (115,000 sq ft) refurbished last-mile warehouse, Shawcross 115 in Shawcross Business Park, has been
29/10/2025
Wates Residential has reached a key milestone in the regeneration of Waterloo and Queen Street in Romford, with Blocks 9 and 10 now submitted for planning following a public consultation on 29 July.
The submission, made jointly with Havering Council as a Section 73 and Reserved Matters application,
29/10/2025
Plans for more than 100 new homes in Sherburn-in-Elmet have been approved by the Planning Inspectorate.
The development, a joint project between Persimmon and Redrow, will see 106 homes built on land south of Bartlett View and Rochester Row. Twenty percent of the homes will be made available throug
29/10/2025
Milton Keynes MP Callum Anderson recently visited Bellway's new Tattenhoe Meadows development, to see first-hand how sustainable new homes are being delivered at pace across the city.
Mr Anderson, Labour MP for the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency and Parliamentary Private Secretary in the Dep
29/10/2025
Vistry Group, in partnership with Aspire Housing, has started construction on 39 new social rental homes for over-55s on Cross Street, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The development will feature 23 apartments, eight bungalows, and eight maisonettes, enhancing supported living options in the are
29/10/2025
Fairham Business Park in Nottingham is continuing to attract high-quality occupiers, reinforcing its status as one of the East Midlands’ premier mixed-use developments.
The business park is home to a diverse mix of companies, from household names such as Ocado and Vision Express to national and loc
29/10/2025
United Utilities has installed Europe's largest valve at its Bromborough Wastewater Treatment Works, marking a major step in protecting homes and businesses from tidal flooding.
The custom-built valve prevents tidal backflow from entering the wastewater system during high tides, safeguarding vital
29/10/2025
Plans to build thousands of new homes on one of Newcastle's most significant brownfield sites have taken a major step forward, as the search begins for a long-term private sector development partner.
The 52-acre Forth Yards site, located on the banks of the River Tyne near the city centre, has been
29/10/2025
P McVey Building Systems, a leader in construction and building solutions, has been shortlisted for three categories at the upcoming Mid Ulster Business Awards.
The categories are:
• Business in the Community Award, recognising the company's commitment to social responsibility and community engage
28/10/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has completed the first phase of the major Atlantic Park logistics hub in Bootle, Liverpool, delivering 350,000 sq. ft of new industrial and logistics space as part of a landmark redevelopment of the former Rolls Royce Engineering Works.
Located within the Port of Liverpool
28/10/2025
Willmott Dixon has secured a £20.7 million contract from the Department for Education (DfE) to construct the new Durham Academy in County Durham.
The new facility will replace the existing Durham Community Business College and is set for completion by August 2027. Once finished, the three-storey, 3
28/10/2025
Kier has completed the refurbishment of a new 'vintage seaside' themed blood donor centre in Brighton, designed to support NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) in boosting blood donation across the region.
The new Brighton Blood Donor Centre has capacity for 1,100 appointments each week, with donations
28/10/2025
Train services have resumed between Wokingham and Reading following three days of essential engineering works carried out by Network Rail and South Western Railway.
The project involved the replacement of Reading Spur Junction, a key section of track linking the Great Western Main Line and North Do
28/10/2025
Firethorn has officially broken ground on its new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme, Poland House, in Stratford, East London.
The £50 million development will be delivered by main contractor McAleer & Rushe, marking the first partnership between the two firms.
Once complete, the p
28/10/2025
As public sector organisations prepare to inherit assets built under long-term contracts such as PFI agreements, they face a massive challenge - fragmented and inconsistent maintenance records that can complicate the transition and increase the risk of costly surprises - but there is a solution, wri
28/10/2025
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28/10/2025
Becketwell Live is a new dynamic space developed to host concerts, family events, sports, and conferences in the heart of Derby.
Featuring a state-of-the-art 3,500 capacity auditorium, the project required a specialised ceiling package that was tailored to different areas within the venue, each wi
28/10/2025
With a proven track record in specialist glazing for heritage and conservation projects, Ion Glass has delivered bespoke installations for historic sites, churches, and listed buildings across the UK.
Their latest commission at Caerphilly Castle showcases the company's ability to integrate
28/10/2025
United Utilities has begun work on a £520,000 project to modernise the water network in Kerridge.
The first phase of the project, which starts today (27 October), will see engineers replace more than 650 metres of ageing water pipes along Higher Lane. The new mains are designed to withstand high pr
27/10/2025
Greystar has reached a key construction milestone with the topping out of Stratford Mill, a new build-to-rent development in East London's Pudding Mill area.
The £68.5 million project will deliver 247 new homes, including 205 professionally managed rental units under Greystar’s Momento brand and 42
27/10/2025
Ravensthorpe railway station will close from Sunday, 14 December 2025, until summer 2028 as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), which will see the construction of a new, modern station 200 metres west of the current site.
During the closure, rail replacement bus services will operate betw
27/10/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has completed the Threadworks Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) project in Leeds city centre, delivering 548 beds as part of the wider redevelopment of the former International Swimming Pool site.
The 24-storey tower, located at the corner of Lisbon Street and Castl
27/10/2025
Touchstone Civil Engineering, the Midlands based residential groundworker and civil engineering contractor has placed a fleet deal for 8 x 6-tonne ROPS+ and 2 x 9-tonne cabbed Thwaites dumper.
The deal delivers a statement of intent from Touchstone and gives further rise to their growing confidenc
27/10/2025
Two major regeneration projects worth £25 million have been approved for Moston, marking the next phase of a long-term £90 million investment programme designed to revitalise the neighbourhood, deliver new homes, and create a vibrant public square.
The investment forms part of Manchester City Counc
27/10/2025
Liverpool City Council's planning committee has approved the installation of purpose-built temporary classrooms to support the opening of the new King’s Leadership Academy in Wavertree, delivered by the Great Schools Trust.
The approval follows confirmation of a funding agreement with the Departmen
27/10/2025
Which manufacturers make stand-up stairlifts, who needs them, their benefits, and how much do they cost?
Let's discover compact stand-on stair lifts for the elderly, people with joint problems or those with staircases too narrow to fit a traditional sit-down stairlift.
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27/10/2025
What Goes With What – Grinders, Shot Blasters & Scabblers.
When it comes to floor preparation, having the right machine is only half the job. The real results come from the correct flooring machine accessories the tooling, dust extraction, and power setup that turn a basic hire into a professional
27/10/2025
Three-quarters of UK construction workers are worried about the impact of climate change on site safety, according to a new national survey commissioned by SafeSite Facilities.
The findings highlight growing concern across the industry as the UK enters storm season, following a winter of severe wea
27/10/2025
Galliford Try has started construction on a major mental health project for the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, which will see the transformation of existing Section 136 suites into a new centralised health-based place of safety.
The scheme involves the conversion and refurbishment of an e
24/10/2025
Studio Egret West and Oval Real Estate have received planning approval for the redevelopment of Albert Bridge House, a landmark project set at the historic junction between Manchester and Salford, where Albert Bridge spans the River Irwell.
The approved scheme will transform a car park-dominated si
24/10/2025
Civil engineering specialist JBA Bentley has been awarded a £19 million contract to deliver major flood alleviation works at Sheffield Forgemasters' Brightside Lane site, in a project designed to reduce flood risk in the Lower Don Valley.
The scheme will intercept the Bagley Brook culvert, which ru
24/10/2025
Work is nearing completion on a £3.27 million eco-friendly housing development in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, supported by funding from the Development Bank of Wales.
The project, led by New Generation Developments Ltd, forms the second phase of the Park View Drive scheme and comprises 24 three-bedr
24/10/2025
Avant Homes has officially begun construction on its £23.2 million Five Rise Quarter development in Bingley, marking the start of a new 93-home residential community off Keighley Road.
The project will feature a variety of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom properties, incorporating 12 of Avant H
24/10/2025
United Utilities is pressing ahead with its major programme to modernise the region's water infrastructure, with four new projects now underway across Stockport, Didsbury and Ashton in Makerfield.
The £3 million investment will see over 11 kilometres of ageing water mains replaced, reducing leaks a
24/10/2025
Passengers in Berkshire and North Surrey are being advised to plan ahead as major railway upgrades lead to changes on services during the October half-term, from Saturday 25 October to Friday 31 October 2025.
Buses will replace trains on key routes while Network Rail carries out essential track re
24/10/2025
Leeds College of Building (LCB) marked a historic milestone this week, hosting its first-ever graduation ceremony for Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprentices in Leeds city centre.
The event took place at Millennium Square’s Carriageworks Theatre, where more than 30 students received their certificate
24/10/2025
Hammerson's plans to transform an underused city centre car park into a vibrant new mixed-use neighbourhood have been approved, paving the way for a major regeneration project in the heart of Birmingham.
The Edgbaston Street Gardens development, located adjacent to the Bullring, has the potential t
24/10/2025
Dozens of NHS trusts across England are set to benefit from new funding for solar panels as part of an expanded government-backed Great British Energy initiative aimed at cutting energy bills and boosting sustainability across public services.
Under the extended scheme, 34 NHS trusts, including 10
24/10/2025
Birmingham City Council has given the green light to an outline planning application for the large-scale regeneration of Druids Heath, paving the way for the creation of a sustainable new community featuring around 3,500 homes.
The approved plans outline a vision for a vibrant neighbourhood with hi
23/10/2025
Calderdale Council's project to transform travel in and around Halifax has reached a key milestone, with major upgrades complete at the Bull Green junction and surrounding area.
The improvements form part of the A629 Phase 2 Halifax Town Centre Project, which is fully funded through the West Yorksh
23/10/2025
Watkin Jones has celebrated a major milestone in St Helens with a ‘golden brick’ ceremony marking the start of construction on a £63 million affordable housing development.
Delivered on behalf of housing association Torus, the scheme will provide 295 affordable homes as part of the third phase of t
23/10/2025
Avant Homes North Yorkshire has taken a major step forward in expanding its regional portfolio after securing a new residential development site in Harrogate.
The housebuilder has exchanged contracts on 5.61 acres of land at Knox Lane, where it plans to deliver 60 energy-efficient two-, three- and
23/10/2025
Oxford is set for a major transport boost as the long-closed Cowley Branch Line is reopened for passenger services, reconnecting Cowley and Littlemore to the rail network for the first time since 1963.
Network Rail announced that funding has been secured to bring the line back into use, promising f
23/10/2025
Lovell Partnerships has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Together Housing as work progresses on a new 66-home affordable housing development in Hornsea, East Yorkshire.
Located on Cliff Road, the scheme marks the latest chapter in the partnership between the two organisations, who a
23/10/2025
A landmark £2.5 billion investment is set to transform Birmingham, delivering thousands of new homes, creating jobs, and improving council housing as part of the city’s most significant housing development in a generation.
The regeneration is being led through a partnership between Birmingham City
23/10/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction's Midlands business has celebrated a key milestone in the development of Hamilton Primary and Secondary School in Birmingham with a special steel signing ceremony.
On 21 October, representatives from Birmingham City Council, the Morgan Sindall project team, Acivico, Cund
23/10/2025
Higgins Partnerships has been appointed to four lots on The Hyde Group's Main Contractor Framework, marking a major milestone for the company and reinforcing its reputation as a trusted delivery partner for large-scale residential developments across the region.
The four lots awarded to Higgins are
23/10/2025
Pall-Ex Group, a leading name in palletised freight distribution, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Claire Screen as its new Commercial Director, as the company continues to advance its ambitious growth plans for 2026 and beyond.
With more than 25 years of experience acro
23/10/2025
Network Rail has announced it is to carry out extensive refurbishment work on Portway railway bridge which will affect trains to Frome, Somerset.
Work on the bridge, which is located just north of Frome Station, means no trains will call at Frome on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November.
Over the first
22/10/2025
Caddick Construction has been selected for a £22 million re-build project at Harrogate College's main campus and install a new green technology centre, becoming the second project to be delivered on behalf of Luminate Education Group.
The new Harrogate College campus will include a 3,997 sq m mult
22/10/2025
A major investment in local healthcare has been unveiled with the completion of a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Northgate Hospital, designed to improve access to scanning and diagnostic services for communities across East Norfolk and Waveney.
The £8 million redevelopment, delivered by M
22/10/2025
A key section of Calder Road in Ravensthorpe will close to vehicles from Monday 27 October as part of a major infrastructure programme linked to the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
The closure will remain in place until summer 2026 to enable significant road and rail improvement works.
The nearb
22/10/2025
Progress on one of the region's most significant road projects has reached a key milestone as the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Improvements hit the halfway point in construction.
Major works have already been completed at Black Cat roundabout, Cambridge Road (St Neots), Eltisley, and Caxton Gibb
22/10/2025
The Crown Estate has announced a major expansion of its science, innovation and technology portfolio with the acquisition of Harwell East, a 221-acre site adjacent to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire. The move forms part of its plan to invest up to £1.5 billion in the sector
22/10/2025
Galliford Try's Building business has been appointed to The Hyde Group's £3 billion affordable homes framework, strengthening its role in the delivery of new housing across the East, South and London regions.
The contractor has been selected for all seven lots of the new Main Contractor framework,
22/10/2025
Valcan has played a central role in the transformation of iQ Steel, a modern student accommodation development in the heart of Sheffield, as part of a comprehensive façade upgrade aimed at enhancing fire safety, performance, and aesthetics.
Specified by leading architects Scott Brownrigg Limited, o
22/10/2025
The LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has appointed 54 contractors to its new Roofing Systems and Associated Works (RS5) framework, the latest version of its successful RS4 programme.
The RS5 framework is open to public sector organisations across England, Scotland, and Wales, providing faster access t
22/10/2025
Across the UK, medium-sized companies with sales teams — from insurance firms and solar panel installers to double glazing, garden room, and conservatory businesses — are discovering they’ve been sitting on a goldmine of lost opportunity: Their own cold leads.
After spending thousands on advertisin
22/10/2025
Improvements to a key walking and cycling route in Colchester are set to begin on Monday 20 October, with upgrade works scheduled at the Albert Roundabout Junction.
The location is a crucial connection point between Colchester Station, Colchester Hospital and the city centre, making it a priority a
21/10/2025
Cassidy Group Ltd has reached a key construction milestone with the topping out of Beckton House, its latest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Beeston, Nottingham.
The five-storey development comprises 419 studio apartments and is being constructed by Winvic.
Funded by Zorin Finance,
21/10/2025
Twelve engineers have completed their apprenticeships with Finning UK & Ireland and moved into field and workshop engineer roles, ready to support the growing demand for skilled construction and data centre projects across the UK.
The apprentices spent four years on Finning's Level 3 programme, spe
21/10/2025
Vital Energi, in partnership with Leeds City Council, has developed the 30km Leeds PIPES Heat Network, connecting 4,100 homes and businesses across the city. Over seven years, the network has reduced both energy costs and carbon emissions, while supporting green jobs and skills development in the lo
21/10/2025
Reds10, a leader in industrialised construction, has teamed up with Driffield School and Sixth Form and The Talent Foundry to introduce a Construction T Level at the school, offering local students an alternative to A Levels and a clear route into skilled construction careers.
The two-year programm
21/10/2025
In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, bespoke rubber moulding has emerged as a pivotal technique for creating custom solutions tailored to meet specific needs.
This is where SRM Industries thrives.
The moulding process enables manufacturers to produce unique rubber components
21/10/2025
Construction firm Kier has been selected to build a new satellite facility for Clarendon School, a special educational needs and disability (SEND) school located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
The development, which is being delivered via the SCAPE Construction Framework, will impro
20/10/2025
Midlands-based contractor G F Tomlinson has commenced construction on a new purpose-built family contact centre in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
The project, designed, cost and project managed by Arc Partnership – a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council and SCAPE – is scheduled for comp
20/10/2025
Solarfix has appointed Roy Lucas as their new Head of Sales and Marketing.
This strategic addition to their leadership team marks a significant milestone as they continue to strengthen their position as one of Northern Ireland's leading providers of solar energy solutions.
Roy brings with him a w
20/10/2025
Network Rail is carrying out essential upgrade works on the route between Leeds and York over the Christmas and New Year period as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
The improvements are focused on signalling, track and power infrastructure to deliver a faster, more reliable and greener railw
20/10/2025
When you receive a PDF drawing by email, it isn't always to scale and that can make taking measurements a challenge. That's where QuickScale comes in.
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20/10/2025
Kubota (UK) is adding to the territory of leading construction dealer Boss Plant Sales from January 1, 2026, consolidating its network across the South-East of England.
Boss Plant Sales will assume responsibility for neighbouring Essex.
"We are delighted to be able to increase the territory of an
20/10/2025
Gleeds, the international property and construction consultancy, has been appointed to provide external project management for the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust’s (RCHT) new Women and Children’s Hospital in Truro, Cornwall.
The hospital forms part of the government’s New Hospital Programme (W
17/10/2025
Farrans Construction has reached a key stage in its work at Layer Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Layer de la Haye, where Essex & Suffolk Water is carrying out essential upgrades to secure a reliable supply of clean and great-tasting water for the region.
The main concrete base slab has now been com
17/10/2025
Leading fit-out and refurbishment contractor Pexhurst has completed a major warehouse refurbishment and extension at Crayfields Business Park in Bromley, creating a new business hub of 30 self-contained office suites designed to meet growing demand for high-quality, flexible workspace.
The multi-mi
17/10/2025
A former brownfield site in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, is being transformed into a new development of affordable, energy-efficient homes, led by Termrim Construction.
The project, known as Rawson Wood, is being delivered for Together Housing Group through EN:Procure’s new build framework, par
17/10/2025
Work is now progressing on site at the second phase of Wyatt Homes’ residential development in Upton, Poole.
The Poole-based contractor has begun construction on an 8.79-acre parcel of land adjacent to its completed Frenches Green scheme, where 70 new homes were successfully delivered.
Located off
17/10/2025
Premier Modular has secured a multi-million-pound contract to deliver new security buildings at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports.
The project forms part of a major investment programme across the Manchester Airport Group (MAG) estate and is being delivered in partnership with
17/10/2025
Hillingdon Council has announced that work on the first phase to expand Meadow High School is now complete.
A new two-storey building has been developed at the school’s Royal Lane site in Uxbridge.
Construction work on a new satellite school in Northwood Road, Harefield, is also underway.
Cllr Su
16/10/2025
The Hyde Group in partnership with Chartway Partnerships Group have been awarded planning approval to develop 135 new homes at Swanstree Avenue in Sittingbourne.
All properties will be built to achieve EPC A energy efficiency, integrating air source heat pumps, solar panels, electric vehicle chargi
16/10/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has officially broken ground on the Orchard View Academy site.
The construction firm was appointed by Buckinghamshire Council to deliver a new primary school within the Kingsbrook development in Aylesbury.
Procured through the Southern Construction Framework, the scheme
16/10/2025
Network Rail and its contractor Kier Construction are carrying out the remaining work to complete a £21 million upgrade at Salford Crescent station.
The improvement work is now 75% complete and the project can now be carried out without the need to close the railway.
Throughout this year, a third
16/10/2025
A new DE&S Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF) in Cumbria has officially opened.
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (MinDRI) Luke Pollard MP received a tour of the new facility and got a first-hand look at how modern infrastructure supports military readiness. He also met with around
16/10/2025
Construction firm Kier has been selected deliver Norfolk County Council's £700m highways and infrastructure works term services contract.
Across the 9,836km network, Kier will provide surfacing, planned maintenance, bridge and structure schemes and maintenance, temporary works design, surface dres
16/10/2025
Work to develop a £30 million student accommodation project at St Gabriel's Court in Manchester is now complete.
Located at Oxford Place, adjacent to Oxford Road and south of the city centre the work was carried out by McLaren Construction Midlands and North.
Delivered on behalf of McLaren Proper
16/10/2025
Equans has commenced work to decarbonise 273 of South Kesteven's least energy-efficient homes.
The work, which will see residents' energy bills drop, is expected to be complete by August 2027.
The scheme is part-funded by a £4.2million grant from the Government's Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund.
16/10/2025
E-Tech Components has announced a new chapter in its leadership structure as part of the company's continued growth and long-term strategic vision.
Effective from 1st October, Paul Forester has been appointed Managing Director, taking on overall responsibility for driving E-Tech’s business strategy
15/10/2025
Construction firm Kier has been appointed to deliver an extra 480 prison places at HMPs Northumberland and Lancaster Farms.
The £250m worth of contracts is part of the Small Secure Houseblocks Programme (SSHP) Alliance for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Four new houseblocks, new site-wide infras
15/10/2025
Contractor GRAHAM has started infrastructure work on Central Docks, Liverpool Waters.
The company was appointed by Peel Waters to deliver the works and to develop Central Park.
The £71 million contract forms the largest portion of the £81 million total project cost, supported by £55 million from H
15/10/2025
Morgan Sindall has commenced work on a new £7.5m headquarters at RAF Leeming.
The work is being carried out on behalf of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron (YUAS), following their relocation from RAF Linton-on-Ouse which is being closed and sol
15/10/2025
Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd (SBS) has commenced work on a £1.8m contract to deliver energy efficiency upgrades to almost 100 homes in Clifton, Nottingham.
The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 2.1 scheme sees SBS partner with Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA)
15/10/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has achieved Net Carbonzero certification through the Achilles Climate Impact Programme, following verification under ISO14064 Part 3.
Now operating as a Carbon Neutral business, the company has reduced its overall carbon footprint by 71% in compliance with the Part 3 requir
15/10/2025
Network Rail has announced it is to carry out essential improvement work to enhance the line between Poole and Dorchester.
Engineers will strengthen a railway embankment in Hamworthy and upgrade drainage at the Poole sidings to reduce flood risk and improve long-term reliability, with buses replaci
15/10/2025
Pulse Fibre's Head of Development, Nathan Davis, will be taking to the stage at this year’s Smart Buildings Show to highlight the vital role fibre broadband plays in driving the evolution of smart buildings and future-proofing assets.
Speaking on Wednesday 15th October at 10.45am in the IT & Digita
15/10/2025
For many businesses, getting water from drinking water tanker suppliers is becoming the preferred option.
Whether you are looking to fill up a large office building or just need a few containers of drinking water for a smaller business, getting it from reputable water tanker suppliers can be the m
15/10/2025
Once the largest enclosed docks in the world, the Royal Docks redevelopment is a significant regeneration success story in the heart of East London.
This new hub for business, culture and residential living includes the Botanist, a 15-storey building which features a number of innovative masonry
15/10/2025
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking central government funding to replace the ageing Kennington rail bridge.
The bridge carries around 50,000 vehicles daily and forms a crucial part of the southern bypass, linking key locations across the city.
The work will also include a shared path for walkin
14/10/2025
The Skills Centre has opened its new Essex facility at Horndon Industrial Estate, Brentwood.
The opening, which was hosted by representatives from The Skills Centre, Measom Drylining, alongside Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) CEO Iain McIlwee, and Councillor Louise McKinlay, is the tenth Skills
14/10/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed the first phase of transforming Gloucester's Art Deco Debenhams building, creating a new City Campus for University of Gloucestershire.
Designed by ADP Architecture and delivered through the Pagabo Major Works framework, the adaptive reuse of the former dep
14/10/2025
Manchester City Council has released a report to deliver over 700 new homes across the city.
The homes will be developed using Council-owned land in the coming years.
The report is in collaboration with the Manchester Housing Providers Partnership (MHPP).
Working with the MHPP, the Council is ab
14/10/2025
Plans have been approved to build the final phases of Persimmon Homes South West's Ashworth Place development just outside Exeter at Mosshayne.
The reserved matters approval is to develop 350 homes, with solar panels installed and equipped with electric vehicle charging points, and will be plugged
14/10/2025
Network Rail and its contractor Murphy have installed two new lifts at Warwick Station.
Workers have been on site at Warwick station since spring 2024 to complete the Access for All upgrade which will transform access to trains for passengers with reduced mobility, people with prams, and those carr
14/10/2025
A public consultation has opened in relation to plans for a new housing development on the Slade Lane site, in Haverfordwest, with proposals set to develop up to 600 sustainable homes.
The Welsh Government acquired the previously stalled housing site in 2023 to unlock its potential and bring forwar
14/10/2025
Gateley Vinden has completed a £1 million rebuild project for Chetham's School of Music after a fire caused substantial damage to the Whiteley Hall building at its Long Millgate campus in Manchester.
An electrical fault initiated a fire in the early hours of the morning which saw all boarding schoo
14/10/2025
Construction firm Galliford Try has been selected to replace of St Francis Catholic Primary School, part of the Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust on its existing site in South Ascot, Berkshire.
The scheme is under the Department for Education's (DfE) 2021 Construction Framework (Medium Value Ba
14/10/2025
Thames Water has announced it has finished over £50 million worth of infrastructure improvements across North London.
Upgrading the pipes is essentially needed to mitigate the risks of bursts, supply interruption and traffic disruption.
Completed clean water infrastructure projects in North London
14/10/2025
RediRack has completed another pallet racking project for long-standing customer Dewlay Cheesemakers.
The family-run Lancashire-based business is now in its third generation, with brothers Nick Kenyon and Richard Kenyon at the helm.
UK Pallet Racking Manufacturer and Installer
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13/10/2025
Caddick Construction has been appointed to build a new £7.9 million housing development at Isledane in Hull, marking its second residential scheme for Hull City Council.
The project will deliver 34 new homes for rent, with preliminary groundwork valued at £1.6 million being carried out by Caddick C
13/10/2025
AP UK (Ashtrom Properties) has appointed McLaren Construction as Construction Manager for the refurbishment of Colmore Gate, transforming the landmark tower into a Grade A office building in the heart of Birmingham’s business district.
Originally built in the 1990s, Colmore Gate occupies a prime ci
13/10/2025
A major upgrade to Crewe's Cumberland Arena, one of the town’s premier athletics and football venues, has taken a significant step forward with the erection of the steel frame for a new two-storey building.
The redevelopment, led by Cheshire East Council and Everybody Health and Leisure, and backed
13/10/2025
Three leading construction and infrastructure companies — Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Costain Limited, and HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Ltd — have been appointed to a new long-term partnership to support critical infrastructure at Sellafield.
The Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP) will play
13/10/2025
Work has officially begun on a major £9.4 million expansion of Chuter Ede Primary School’s Fernwood site, a development set to double the school’s capacity and meet the rising demand for school places in the growing Fernwood community.
The project, designed and managed by Arc Partnership—a joint ve
13/10/2025
On 13 August 2025 at 9:13 am, a call was made to the fire service after an electrical fire broke out in a child's bedroom in a timber-frame home occupied by a lone parent and their dependants.
The fire was caused by a faulty electric fuel supply, which first ignited the bed and mattress. Thanks to
13/10/2025
Northern Ireland's window, door and sunroom experts, Designer Door Company, are celebrating the launch of their new website with an exclusive 5% discount on all orders for the remainder of October only.
Customers can avail of savings on all Designer Door Company products such as stylish doors and w
10/10/2025
Lloyds Living has completed the acquisition of Start Living, a 610-home portfolio established through a joint venture between Gatehouse Living Group and TPG Real Estate.
The deal increases Lloyds Living's total portfolio to more than 7,300 properties across the UK.
The newly acquired homes, devel
10/10/2025
Richborough has submitted a planning application for a major new neighbourhood in the historic market town of Leominster, proposing around 1,000 new homes alongside a range of community facilities.
The plans aim to create a residential development that builds on the town's legacy and character. Dev
10/10/2025
Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has received planning permission to redevelop Windmill Court in Mortimer Common, West Berkshire, transforming an outdated over-55's scheme into 24 modern, affordable homes.
The redevelopment will deliver a mix of houses and maisonettes, each with private outdoor space
10/10/2025
A primary school in Leicestershire has transformed its outdoor play area after receiving a generous donation from a national housebuilder.
Lubenham All Saints Primary School in Market Harborough was given bark chippings to complete the refurbishment of its adventure playground, creating a safer and
10/10/2025
As part of Chesterfield's wider town centre regeneration, Burlington House has undergone a striking transformation—thanks in large part to Valcan's VitraDual panels.
Originally built in the 1960s, the four-storey building was revitalised by developer ALB Group to combine established retail units o
10/10/2025
Train services through Gloucestershire resumed this morning following the completion of a major upgrade to Gloucester signal box by Network Rail.
More than 10,000 wires were replaced in the signal box, which manages train movements to and from Bristol, Worcester, Swindon and south Wales. Originally
10/10/2025
G&H has been awarded a £12 million contract to deliver the full mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) design and build for Harrogate District Hospital’s new state-of-the-art Day Care Surgery and Imaging Centre.
The MEP specialist was appointed by main contractor Morgan Sindall Construction
10/10/2025
In the cabinet world, a good base seal keeps the dirty outside outside and the clean inside controlled.
Outdoor telecom, utilities, traffic control, and LV distribution cabinets all face the same threat - environmental ingress. The cabinet base is the most common failure point. When it’s not sealed
10/10/2025
The first of 99 new energy-efficient council bungalows has been completed as part of a major redevelopment scheme to replace outdated post-war prefabs on the Lincoln Green Estate in Bushbury.
Local residents were given a guided tour of the new homes on Wednesday 8 October, ahead of tenants moving i
10/10/2025
Pulse Fibre's Head of Development, Nathan Davis, will be taking to the stage at this year's Smart Buildings Show to highlight the vital role fibre broadband plays in driving the evolution of smart buildings and future-proofing assets.
Speaking on Wednesday 15th October at 10.45am in the IT & Digita
09/10/2025
VIVID, alongside local leaders and community representatives, has officially commenced construction on Victory Quay, a major residential development set to deliver 835 new homes in Portsmouth.
The groundbreaking ceremony, held on the future site of Victory Quay, marked the start of a project design
09/10/2025
G F Tomlinson has officially broken ground on the new £7 million Bentley Primary Care Centre in Doncaster, marking the start of construction on a key health infrastructure project for the community.
Located on Chapel Street in the centre of Bentley, the purpose-built, three-storey facility will spa
09/10/2025
A significant infrastructure project is underway to improve the strength and resilience of two platforms at Chesterfield station.
Supported by a £3.3 million investment, the scheme involves rebuilding 40-metre sections of platforms 1 and 2 to boost their structural integrity, enhance the passenger
09/10/2025
A plan to modernise Kidsgrove Train Station in Newcastle-under-Lyme is edging closer to formal approval.
The scheme, valued at £2.7 million, is set to be considered by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, which oversees £16.9 million in funding through the Kidsgrove Town Deal. The proposal has the
09/10/2025
Essential overnight roadworks will get underway on Hereford Street, Whitehouse Lane, and at the Whitehouse Lane and Philip Street junction in Bristol from Monday 13 October, lasting for approximately four weeks.
The works will include full road reconstruction, resurfacing, and new road markings. Th
09/10/2025
Peterborough City Council is inviting construction firms from across the city and nearby areas to a special procurement event aimed at finding contractors to deliver home adaptations for residents with disabilities.
The initiative seeks to invest council funds and Government grants directly into th
09/10/2025
Bowmer + Kirkland has appointed John Foster as Business Improvement Director, tasking him with leading digital transformation across all construction regions.
Foster brings a wealth of experience, having spent his entire career in the construction industry. He has worked across multiple disciplines
09/10/2025
Bellway Strategic Land has strengthened its Central region operations with two key hires.
The Coventry-based team has welcomed Rebecca Palmer as Senior Strategic Planning Manager and Sarah Jones as Strategic Land and Planning Manager. Their arrival takes the regional strategic land team to seven, s
09/10/2025
Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has received planning approval to redevelop its Windmill Court site in Mortimer Common, near Reading, into 24 high-quality affordable homes.
The project will replace an outdated over-55s accommodation block with a modern development of houses and maisonettes, each desi
09/10/2025
Kier has named Martin Staehr as the new Group Managing Director of its Construction division.
In this role, Martin will join the Group's Executive Committee and oversee Regional Build, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and KME.
Martin will join Kier in January 2026, taking responsibility for an ord
08/10/2025
Full planning approval has been secured for a state-of-the-art employment development at the St Helens Manufacturing and Innovation Campus.
On 7 October, St Helens Borough Council granted consent for Project Halo — a flagship life sciences and advanced manufacturing scheme that will deliver 85,000
08/10/2025
Glencar has been appointed as principal contractor for the design and construction of the first phase of VGP Park East Midlands, a major multi-unit logistics development.
This marks Glencar's first collaboration with both VGP, a leading pan-European industrial real estate developer, and Newlands,
08/10/2025
Henry Brothers has officially begun work on a major refurbishment of Wolverhampton Central Police Station.
The 16-month project, located on Bilston Street, will be carried out while the station remains fully operational to the public. Once complete, the redevelopment will deliver improved facilitie
08/10/2025
McAleer & Rushe has been appointed Principal Contractor by the Wellcome Trust to deliver a £52 million office redevelopment at 80 Pelham Street, in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, West London.
The scheme will revitalise a previously underused site with a five-storey, 114,000 sq ft sustai
08/10/2025
Costain has been awarded a £70 million contract by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) to deliver a major decommissioning project at the Trawsfynydd nuclear power station in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales.
The company's in-house engineering team will collaborate with NRS to ensure the safe and
08/10/2025
Balfour Beatty has achieved outstanding environmental performance on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework — one of the UK's most ambitious flood defence programmes.
As climate change intensifies flood risks, this initiative plays a vital role in protecting London and surro
08/10/2025
When your warehouse starts to feel overcrowded, the question is simple: do you relocate, extend, or make smarter use of the space you already have? For many UK businesses, the answer is a warehouse mezzanine floor.
At Doity Engineering, we’ve helped companies across multiple industries unlock the h
08/10/2025
Our managed IT services for construction companies and architects improve efficiency and reduce downtime through smart IT solutions and industry-specific support.
From CAD and Revit to BIM platforms and large-format plotting, your business relies on powerful, reliable systems to deliver projects o
08/10/2025
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems have always been a backbone of building comfort — but the way they're managed is changing fast.
Gone are the days of fixed schedules and blanket temperature settings. Smart HVAC systems are stepping in to offer something far more intelligent: real
08/10/2025
Galliford Try's Catherine Infant School project has been shortlisted in the Large Non-Residential Scheme of the Year category at the ProCon Leicestershire Awards.
The annual awards recognise outstanding achievements in residential, non-residential, infrastructure, and regeneration projects, as well
07/10/2025
Galliford Try Building East Midlands has been awarded a £12.8 million contract by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a major redevelopment of Spon Gate Primary School in Coventry.
The project will see the existing school replaced with a new one-form entry building, alongside the refurbis
07/10/2025
G F Tomlinson has completed the major refurbishment of Barnsley College's University Centre, transforming the 93-year-old art deco landmark into the new South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).
An official opening ceremony took place on 25 September, led by Barnsley MPs Dan Jarvis and Dr Ma
07/10/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by Logistics Capital Partners (LCP) to deliver a new 220,000 sq ft depot for Carlsberg Britvic at the West Midlands Interchange (WMI).
The groundbreaking ceremony, attended by representatives from Winvic, LCP, Oxford Properties, Carlsberg Britvic and South
07/10/2025
Costain has been appointed by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) to deliver a major decommissioning project at the Trawsfynydd nuclear power station, located within the Snowdonia National Park.
The £70 million contract will see Costain’s in-house engineering team work closely with NRS to safely and
07/10/2025
Caddick Construction has completed work on a major new campus for the University of Cumbria in Barrow, marking a significant milestone in the university's investment in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and health education.
Located on a 2.6-hectare dockside site, the striking new campus draws i
07/10/2025
Watkin Jones has announced the practical completion of its new 260-bed Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development at Gas Lane in Bristol.
The project has been forward funded by Hines on behalf of the Hines European Property Partners Fund (HEPP).
The new development features 219 ensuit
07/10/2025
Wates has formally signed the main works order with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to deliver a major expansion at HMP Wayland in Norfolk, marking a significant milestone in the government's ongoing prison building programme.
The project will deliver a new four-storey houseblock providing 247 additi
07/10/2025
McLaren Construction Midlands and North has announced a series of key leadership appointments and promotions as the business continues to expand its regional presence and deliver a diverse portfolio of major projects across the UK.
The strengthened leadership team marks a significant step in McLare
06/10/2025
Avant Homes has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on an 11.9-acre site in Barugh Green, Barnsley, with proposals to deliver a £37 million development comprising 155 new homes.
Situated on Barugh Green Road, the proposed scheme includes a mix of one-, two-, three-, four-, and five-bedroom prop
06/10/2025
Hillingdon Council has marked a major milestone in its ambitious Hayes estates redevelopment project with the completion of 30 much-needed affordable homes at Avondale Drive Estate.
The new development, named Cherwell Court, was officially opened on Wednesday, 1 October, by Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Hi
06/10/2025
The next phase of work to deliver a state-of-the-art transport interchange in St Helens town centre is underway, with specialist machinery now on site to carry out ground improvement and remediation works ahead of main construction.
Main contractor VINCI Building has appointed a specialist firm to
06/10/2025
RWE has signed a seven-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Co-op Group, one of the world's largest consumer co-operatives.
Under the agreement, Co-op will source clean electricity generated by RWE’s Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea to help power its UK operations, including
06/10/2025
Caddick Construction has formally pledged its commitment to supporting the UK's military community by signing the Ministry of Defence's Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing its dedication to helping veterans, reservists, and military families transition into civilian employment.
By becoming a registe
06/10/2025
Southern Water, in partnership with Kent County Council and Canterbury City Council, has introduced a bespoke Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) at Whitstable Library as part of its wider efforts to improve local water management and reduce storm overflows.
The eco-upgrade features a specially desi
06/10/2025
Bouygues UK has been appointed as the main contractor for the redevelopment of the Rosedale College site in the London Borough of Hillingdon, following an award by the Department for Education (DfE) under its School Rebuilding Programme.
The major project will transform Rosedale College into a mode
06/10/2025
The Hill Group has completed the acquisition of Ickleford Mill, a 9.17-acre brownfield site near Hitchin in North Hertfordshire, with plans to transform the disused flour mill into a high-quality, sustainable residential community.
The land, which has stood vacant for several years, was purchased f
06/10/2025
The UK government has announced a homebuying plan to save buyers time and money when moving home.
The proposals would require sellers and agents to include essential information on their property listings, so that potential buyers can find out about leasehold costs, service charges, planning conse
06/10/2025
Caredig has announced the appointment of Cardo (Wales and West) as its new planned maintenance partner, in a £2 million-per-year contract to support more than 2,800 homes across Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Neath Port Talbot.
The contract will initially run for two years
03/10/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has broken ground on the next stage of Panattoni Park, Swindon, as work begins on a 915,000 sq. ft warehouse and production facility for Panattoni, the UK and Europe’s largest logistics property developer.
The project, known as Unit S915, marks the second phase of developmen
03/10/2025
Chancerygate has lodged plans to speculatively develop 53,000 sq ft of sustainable urban logistics space in Old Trafford, Manchester.
The scheme, called UrbanX, will deliver two leasehold Grade A units of 30,200 sq ft and 22,800 sq ft. Both are designed to achieve EPC A+ and BREEAM Excellent rating
03/10/2025
Work has officially begun on a new £10 million building for Peterchurch Primary School, marking a major milestone in the transformation of education provision in Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
The redevelopment, funded by Herefordshire Council, will expand the school’s capacity from 105 to 140 pupi
03/10/2025
At Spray Pump UK, we supply a wide range of high-performance spray machines designed for professional use across multiple industries.
Whether you’re tackling large-scale commercial projects or detailed finishing work, our spray guns deliver unmatched precision, efficiency, and durability.
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03/10/2025
Galliford Try Investments has secured planning permission to advance a major regeneration project in Leicester city centre, in partnership with Cityregen Leicester.
Leicester councillors have approved the proposals, which will transform the historic Corah Works site into a mixed-use development fea
03/10/2025
Kier has been awarded two early contractor involvement (ECI) contracts by Southern Water under its AMP8 Strategic Delivery Partner Framework, with a combined value of £28.8 million.
The contracts cover both clean and wastewater projects and underline Southern Water's confidence in Kier’s ability to
03/10/2025
Rail passengers in Flint now benefit from step-free access between platforms following the completion of a £5.5 million accessibility upgrade.
The new lifts were officially opened on Thursday 2 October by Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, alongside representatives from Ne
03/10/2025
Two major employers working alongside North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) have been shortlisted for the T Level Regional Awards, part of the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025.
BAM and Bleckmann have been recognised for the outstanding support they provide to T L
03/10/2025
Staycity Group, in partnership with developer Citygrove, has finalised the acquisition of 202–208 Blackfriars Road in Southwark, paving the way for a landmark hospitality development in central London.
The scheme will see the creation of a 25-storey Wilde Aparthotel, offering 350 modern studios and
03/10/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction's Yorkshire business has officially handed over the redeveloped Carleton High School in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by local MP and Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper.
Appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver the s
02/10/2025
The Hill Group has completed the purchase of Whalebones Park in Barnet, North London, with construction on a new housing development set to begin this October following planning approval.
The scheme will deliver 115 homes on land adjoining the Grade II listed Whalebones House, designed to balance m
02/10/2025
A multi-million-pound plan to relieve congestion and improve safety along the A46 in Newark has received formal approval.
Transport Minister Lord Hendy, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, has granted a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the project, giving t
02/10/2025
Kier has been appointed by King's College London to deliver the redevelopment of the Bush House South West Wing, a landmark project forming part of the university’s long-term estate masterplan and expansion strategy.
The multi-million scheme, located at the Strand Campus on the north bank of the Ri
02/10/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction's Midlands division has been appointed to deliver a major new secondary school and sixth form at Bramcote College, in a project led by The White Hills Park Trust.
The multi-million development will see a new three-storey, five-form entry facility built on the same site a
02/10/2025
The new Okehampton Interchange station has moved a significant step closer to completion after a key stage of construction was finished.
Work to install the lift shaft, footbridge span and staircase has now been completed, marking visible progress on the £15 million project, which is scheduled to o
02/10/2025
Firethorn has appointed HG Construction to deliver a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Hackney Wick, East London.
The development, part of the Firethorn Living portfolio, will provide 204 student bedrooms, with 35% designated as affordable accommodation. Amenities will includ
02/10/2025
A new initiative aimed at tackling poor workmanship in the UK construction sector has received a major boost, with £193,000 of Industry Impact Funding awarded by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Regeneration specialist Equans has secured the funding to roll out a new digital trainin
02/10/2025
Thermahood Ltd, the UK's leading manufacturer of downlight protection and airtightness solutions, is proud to introduce its innovative Thermahood Airtight Downlight Covers to the luxury and eco-home market.
Designed for premium residential properties, these cutting-edge covers provide an elegant s
02/10/2025
Army personnel in the East Midlands are set to benefit from a major investment in new and upgraded facilities, following the award of a £237 million construction contract to Bovis Construction Limited.
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) confirmed that work will take place at Kendrew Barr
02/10/2025
National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Energy Networks have selected Prysmian as preferred bidder to deliver the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable system for the Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) project.
The proposed 2GW subsea and underground connection will run 646km between Fife in Scot
01/10/2025
The second day of UK Construction Week Birmingham is underway at the NEC, where the three-day event (September 30 – October 2, 2025) is bringing together thousands of professionals to explore the future of construction.
This year's focus is firmly on sustainability, climate resilience, decarbonisa
01/10/2025
Ecocem has officially opened its new Research and Innovation (R&I) Centre in France, marking a significant step in its mission to decarbonise the global cement and concrete industries.
The €10 million, 3,300m² facility represents a major investment in innovation and is central to Ecocem's strategy
01/10/2025
Viridis Living has secured a key milestone in the redevelopment of the University of Manchester’s Fallowfield Campus, with Manchester City Council granting Reserved Matters Planning Consent.
The consortium, comprising Equitix, GRAHAM and Derwent FM, worked alongside the University, local community,
01/10/2025
Galliford Try has been included in the FTSE 250 index for the first time since becoming a standalone construction company, marking a significant milestone in its recent growth journey.
The company's return follows five consecutive years of expansion since 2020 and comes after a strong set of result
01/10/2025
Wates Construction has broken ground on a new purpose-built school in Deighton, Huddersfield, alongside young learners, Kirklees Council, Wellspring Academy Trust and Joseph Norton Academy representatives.
The new Joseph Norton Academy will provide 3,563 sq ft of state-of-the-art learning space, de
01/10/2025
Construction company G F Tomlinson has completed the £multi-million refurbishment of Barnsley College’s historic University Centre, turning the 93-year-old art-deco building into the new South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (IoT).
The redevelopment was marked with an official opening ceremony on
01/10/2025
Plans for a new A494 River Dee Bridge have reached a key milestone with the publication of the draft Orders, setting out detailed proposals for the replacement structure.
The Orders, a critical legal document, outline the proposed bridge route, land acquisition requirements, and changes to existing
01/10/2025
Balfour Beatty has announced the appointment of Joanna Vezey as Managing Director of its UK Highways business. She will join the group in December 2025.
Vezey brings more than 25 years of experience in civil engineering and construction. She began her career at Balfour Beatty as a Graduate and retu
