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30/05/2025
In a significant move to bolster national water supplies and facilitate housing development, Environment Secretary Steve Reed has taken control of the planning process for two major new reservoirs, the first such intervention since the 1990s.
This decisive action delivers on the government's commi
30/05/2025
Keepmoat is injecting more than £80 million into the Waterside regeneration scheme in Leicester, aiming to transform disused industrial buildings near the city's waterways.
This project, delivered in partnership with Leicester City Council, will replace 17 acres of brownfield land, previously home
30/05/2025
Thames Water has initiated the procurement process for the tunnelling works essential to its Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project.
This crucial project aims to enhance London's drought resilience by providing up to 75 million litres of water daily during dry periods, supported by an
30/05/2025
Blenheim Palace's extensive £2 million restoration of its historic 18th-century Orangery has been honoured with a prestigious architecture award.
The Orangery, which reopened in October 2023, was among the top recipients at the 2025 RIBA South Architecture Awards ceremony in Hampshire.
The vital
30/05/2025
Youthbuild UK has officially opened nominations for its prestigious 2025 Young Builder of the Year award.
The annual accolade celebrates young people who have demonstrated exceptional resilience, promise, and determination in the construction and built environment sectors, often despite facing sig
30/05/2025
Construction giant, GRAHAM, has marked a major milestone in the ongoing Ebbsfleet Garden City development, 'topping out' the Alkerden C of E Academy
The all-through school, a landmark project made possible by Whitecliffe development landowner Henley Camland's investment and vision, will be operated
29/05/2025
The Department for Education has appointed McLaren Construction to build a new permanent home for The Boxing Academy, a secondary school in Clapton catering to 12 to 16-year-olds in need of an alternative to mainstream education.
The contract, awarded through the DfE Construction Framework 2021, m
29/05/2025
Nurton Developments (Quintus) Ltd has announced one of the largest residential land transactions of the year at its flagship mixed-use development at Branston Locks in Burton upon Trent.
Places for People (PfP), the UK's leading social enterprise, has acquired 103 acres within the scheme to support
29/05/2025
Greystar has appointed McAleer & Rushe as the main contractor for a new 836-bed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development in Selly Oak, Birmingham.
The £90 million scheme is being developed on behalf of Student Roost, one of the UK’s largest student accommodation providers. Constructio
29/05/2025
Blackpool Council is trialling a cutting-edge road repair method as part of its continued investment in maintaining over 300 miles of the town's road network.
In a partnership with specialist contractor Thermal Road Repairs, essential resurfacing work has begun on the mini roundabout at West Park D
29/05/2025
A pre-fabricated lift shaft is set to be craned into position at Warwick station next weekend, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing project to improve accessibility for passengers.
The steel structure, which was manufactured off-site and delivered last month, will be installed overnight o
29/05/2025
CityFibre has completed the primary build of its full fibre broadband network in Reading, marking a major milestone in its national rollout.
The £58 million infrastructure project now provides ‘ready for service’ connectivity to more than 97,000 homes, covering approximately 98% of properties and
29/05/2025
Gateley Legal has bolstered its national construction practice with the appointment of Richard Allan as a partner in its Manchester office.
Allan joins from Irwin Mitchell, bringing nearly two decades of experience advising on complex construction and engineering disputes across various sectors. Hi
29/05/2025
VolkerStevin and VolkerFitzpatrick, as part of Portside, have been appointed by Ports of Jersey to design the construction phase of the Elizabeth Harbour redevelopment.
This appointment marks a key milestone in the St Helier Harbour Master Plan, which aims to boost freight capacity and enhance the
29/05/2025
Rise Homes has brought Spinners Yard, an 11-storey build-to-rent (BTR) development in Leeds city centre, to market, following the completion of construction by contractor Clegg Construction.
The 185-apartment U-shaped development on Regent Street in Mabgate features a mix of studio, one, two, and t
29/05/2025
An innovative project led by Thames Water that uses robotic underwater technology to modernise water treatment processes has been named one of the winners in Ofwat's £42 million innovation competition.
The project, titled SandSCAPE (Science and Novel Devices for Sustainable Cleaning and Productivit
28/05/2025
Construction firm GRAHAM has completed a major refurbishment of The Berkshire Golf Club's historic clubhouse.
The company delivered a modernised facility that balances comfort and functionality while respecting the club's heritage.
As part of the brief, GRAHAM's Interior Fit-Out division delivered
28/05/2025
Vistry Group and Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, have received planning approval from the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation for Phase 3 of the Ashmere development in Ebbsfleet Garden City.
The latest phase will deliver 216 new homes, contributing to the larger plan to create
28/05/2025
The iconic Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is set to reclaim its place as the beating heart of British athletics, following the appointment of Morgan Sindall Construction by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to lead a comprehensive redevelopment of the historic site.
Located at the junction
28/05/2025
Essential renewal works are set to begin this Friday, 30 May, across four key level crossings in Lincolnshire, with Network Rail investing nearly £1 million to enhance safety, reliability, and long-term performance.
The improvement works will affect the Holton le Moor, Brigg, Butterswood, and Littl
28/05/2025
Developer Downing has received planning approval from the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) for a major new development in North Acton, delivering 668 new homes and addressing the growing demand for high-quality student and residential accommodation in the area.
The approved sch
28/05/2025
A groundbreaking trial exploring how vegetation removed during highway construction can be transformed into a valuable, carbon-saving material is underway on National Highways' A417 Missing Link project in Gloucestershire.
Led by main contractor Kier and environmental innovation company TerrAffix,
28/05/2025
A major engineering milestone was reached on Sunday 25 May, as teams working on the HS2 high-speed rail project successfully lifted the 850-tonne cutterhead and shields of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Caroline using a giant gantry crane.
The lift follows TBM Caroline's completion of a five-mile jour
28/05/2025
Abacus Contractors Design Services (Abacus CDS) has provided essential engineering expertise in the ongoing redevelopment of St Mary's Lodge, a historic Stoke Newington mansion severely damaged by fire.
As part of the restoration effort, Abacus CDS was tasked with delivering temporary works and faç
28/05/2025
Skanska, working on behalf of National Highways, has completed a key milestone in the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvement scheme with the successful demolition of the old Roxton Road Bridge.
This marks the final demolition activity on the major upgrade project, paving the way for the compl
28/05/2025
The Natural History Museum has appointed global construction and consultancy firm Mace as the main contractor to deliver its state-of-the-art Collections, Research and Digitisation Centre, with construction set to begin imminently.
The project, located at the Thames Valley Science Park in Shinfield
27/05/2025
Hull City Council's vision to transform a forgotten part of the city into a vibrant new neighbourhood is moving ahead, as ECF has been officially confirmed as the lead developer for the East Bank Urban Village project.
The council will enter into a 15-year development agreement with ECF, a joint ve
27/05/2025
Inyanga Marine Energy Group has selected Hutchinson Engineering to fabricate crucial components of its HydroWing tidal energy device.
The 20 MW HydroWing tidal array is set to be deployed at Morlais, off the coast of Anglesey, Wales. The Morlais site is one of the largest consented tidal energy zon
27/05/2025
Critical engineering specialist MARCH has secured a place on Fusion21’s Workplace and Facilities Management Framework, winning a position on Lot 4, Building Engineering Services.
The framework, worth up to £700 million and set to run over four years, is designed to support the operation of public b
27/05/2025
Teddington station has officially become step-free, following the completion of a £5.4 million investment aimed at improving accessibility for rail passengers on Network Rail's Wessex route.
As part of the project, new lifts have been installed on either side of the existing footbridge, providing s
27/05/2025
Galliford Try has reinforced its position as one of the UK’' leading education sector contractors with the appointment of Dan Rackham and Natasha Broomhead as Framework Directors within its education team.
Dan Rackham, who joined Galliford Try in 2023 as a Senior Bid Manager, has been promoted to t
27/05/2025
Work to significantly improve one of Manchester city centre's busiest junctions is set to begin on Monday 2 June, with a series of upgrades planned for the Trinity Way/Great Ducie Street intersection.
Located near Manchester College, AO Arena, and Victoria Station, the junction is a vital pedestria
27/05/2025
Willmott Dixon has been recognised as one of the top places to work in both the Financial Times' Best Employers in Europe list and The Sunday Times' Best Places to Work guide, securing its status as a leading employer in the construction industry.
In the Financial Times' newly published list of the
27/05/2025
The Build Salford traineeship has made its return to Morgan Sindall Construction's Knowledge Quad for the third time, continuing its mission to provide young people in Salford with a hands-on, practical route into the construction industry.
Targeting 16- to 24-year-olds, the industry-led programme
27/05/2025
Powerday has announced the appointment of John O'Dwyer.
A highly experienced environmental management professional with a strong background in the housebuilding sector, John will be instrumental in driving the company's wider sustainability goals.
Having previously worked at Telford Homes, Vinci,
27/05/2025
Specialist lender Hodge has announced the appointment of John Carter as Head of its Real Estate Finance division, effective May 1, 2025, as the company unveils a refreshed strategy and rebrand for its property finance business.
Carter, formerly Commercial Director at Aldermore Bank, brings decades
23/05/2025
Railpen has appointed Skanska as the main contractor for Botanic Place, a landmark £242 million commercial office development set to transform the heart of Cambridge.
Skanska will lead both the construction and mechanical & electrical engineering services fit-out for the two-building scheme, delive
23/05/2025
East Midlands Airport (EMA) has announced ambitious plans to unlock over 50 hectares of airfield land for development, a move that could generate more than 20,000 new jobs.
The strategic blueprint was unveiled at UKREiiF, the UK's premier real estate investment and infrastructure forum in Leeds, wh
23/05/2025
Social housing provider ClwydAlyn has officially broken ground on a major new affordable housing development at Cae Bothan in Anglesey.
The £10.2 million scheme, delivered in partnership with Isle of Anglesey County Council and the Welsh Government, will provide 54 high-quality, energy-efficient ho
23/05/2025
A key milestone has been reached in the Oak Hill Rise housing development in Chippenham, as Persimmon Homes Wessex and Selwood Housing formally sealed a deal to deliver new affordable homes aimed at easing housing demand in Wiltshire.
The two organisations have exchanged contracts for six homes—fou
23/05/2025
A new vision to revitalise Droylsden has been unveiled, with Tameside Council formally approving a long-term masterplan aimed at transforming the town centre into a vibrant, green, and sustainable community hub.
Developed with extensive input from local residents and stakeholders, the masterplan ou
23/05/2025
IM Properties has submitted a planning application for a £343 million state-of-the-art employment park, named Thrive, aimed at driving economic growth and securing advanced manufacturing, R&D, and logistics jobs across the region.
The proposal by the Midlands-based property developer outlines a 135
23/05/2025
Stepnell is reinforcing its reputation as a leading higher education specialist in Oxfordshire through a series of major projects with the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University.
Currently, Stepnell is undertaking a £3.3 million refurbishment at the University of Oxford’s Henry Wellcome
23/05/2025
Rapid Energy, a leading UK provider of temporary heating and cooling solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Stapley as its new Technical Director.
This strategic addition to the leadership team underscores the company's commitment to technical excellence and innovation in the HV
23/05/2025
More than 70 employees from Beard Construction offices across the South of England came together at the company's 194-acre Wrington Warren woodland near Bristol to plant over 130 trees, marking the completion of the first phase of a major woodland management plan.
The initiative forms part of Beard
23/05/2025
Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland via the West Coast Main Line are being advised to plan ahead, as a major stretch of the railway between Rugby and Stafford will be closed for essential upgrades from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 1 June.
Network Rail will use the nine-day closure
22/05/2025
Oxford City Council has approved plans for a new, modern community centre in the heart of Blackbird Leys.
The council's planning committee gave the go-ahead on Tuesday 20 May, paving the way for construction to begin later this year.
The new centre is part of a broader redevelopment of the Distric
22/05/2025
Leading construction and facilities management company GRAHAM has officially commenced a new repairs and maintenance contract with Sandwell Property Care, part of the Council's Corporate Landlord team.
The contract covers the borough's extensive portfolio of non-housing properties, and will see GRA
22/05/2025
A significant milestone has been reached at Royal Bolton Hospital, as Bolton NHS Foundation Trust officially broke ground on the £38 million redevelopment of its Maternity and Women’s Health Unit.
The work is being carried out in partnership with Robertson Construction North West and marks the sta
22/05/2025
Galliford Try's Environment business has been honoured with a prestigious Silver Green World Award in recognition of its outstanding environmental efforts at the Tophill Low Water Treatment Works (WTW).
The project was selected from more than 1,200 entries worldwide, highlighting the global signifi
22/05/2025
A major new cement import facility planned for the North West of England is set to bolster growth in the UK construction sector while advancing the industry's efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The deep-water terminal, to be built at the former P&O site at Gladstone Dock in Liverpool, is the resul
22/05/2025
A major new drainage initiative is under way across Oxfordshire, with work now started to clean and empty every highway gully in the county annually.
The £2.6 million programme, which began last month in Wheatley, will see nearly 145,000 highway drains, gullies, manholes, and catchpits cleaned by t
22/05/2025
Housing association Gentoo has announced a landmark investment programme aimed at improving more than 4,000 homes across Sunderland during 2025/26, in one of the city's largest ever housing improvement initiatives.
The multi-million-pound scheme will deliver a wide range of upgrades to thousands of
22/05/2025
Bilfinger UK has secured a key contract with National Gas to help maintain the flow of gas across the National Transmission System (NTS), a move that will create up to 100 jobs and support vital national infrastructure.
As Principal Designer and Principal Contractor, Bilfinger will lead a multi-dis
22/05/2025
A new strategic partnership has been formed between Network Rail Property, Places for London, and the London Borough of Lambeth to drive forward a major regeneration of London Waterloo Station and the surrounding South Bank neighbourhood.
The collaboration follows the publication of the Waterloo St
22/05/2025
Wythenshawe Park has seen a series of improvements aimed at making it more accessible and enjoyable for all visitors, as part of Manchester City Council's £157,000 Clean, Green, Safer Manchester Investment.
The funding supports a wider initiative to enhance green spaces across the city and has been
21/05/2025
The University of Warwick's plans to create world-leading STEM facilities have reached a major milestone with the appointment of Kier as the preferred lead contractor for Phase 1 of the STEM Connect Programme.
Located at the university's West Midlands campus, the development will deliver state-of-t
21/05/2025
United Living has announced the acquisition of Peter Duffy Ltd, a Wakefield-based civil engineering contractor with a specialist focus on water infrastructure.
The company will join United Living's Infrastructure Services division and play a key role in the group’s expanding water business.
Found
21/05/2025
Higgins Partnerships and Wandle Housing Association marked a key construction milestone on Monday, 19th May, with a topping out ceremony at the 46–76 Summerstown development in Merton, South London.
Councillors and project partners gathered to celebrate the progress on the eight-storey scheme, whi
21/05/2025
Saint-Gobain has announced plans to open a new low-carbon stone wool insulation manufacturing facility in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, as part of its commitment to sustainable construction and net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Set to begin production in 2027, the plant will initially produce 50
21/05/2025
A former opencast mine near Wigan has been transformed into a vast green space following a major environmental project led by infrastructure company Costain in collaboration with National Highways.
The 34-hectare site, now known as the Sandyforth Green Gateway, has undergone significant ecological
21/05/2025
Farrans Construction has been recognised with a RIBA London Award for Education for its work on the Quadrangle Building project at King's College London, delivered in collaboration with architects Hall McKnight.
The award celebrates the successful transformation of the Department of Engineering’s s
21/05/2025
Dudleys Consulting Engineers has completed the complex remediation of a 12-acre former gas works site near York city centre, paving the way for the development of up to 600 new homes.
The award-winning firm was appointed as the principal engineering partner for ‘The Gas Works’ development, overseei
21/05/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction's Northern Home Counties team has celebrated the topping out of the Oak Wards development at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH), marking a major milestone in the delivery of the vital new healthcare facility.
Dignitaries including Milton Keynes Mayor Councillor Mar
21/05/2025
Regeneration specialist Muse has signed a Pre-Development Agreement (PDA) with Wakefield Council, marking a major step forward in the council's plans to revitalise the city centre.
The agreement follows Wakefield Council's earlier announcement naming Muse as its new Strategic Regeneration Partner.
21/05/2025
Vistry Group has announced the appointment of Dave Bradley as Managing Director of its newly established North Midlands regional business unit.
With an impressive track record in the housebuilding industry, Bradley brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Owl Homes/Partnerships, Piper H
20/05/2025
A new library and learning hub in Great Yarmouth, known as The Place, officially opened to the community last week, heralding the completion of a £17 million regeneration project delivered by Morgan Sindall Construction's Eastern Counties business on behalf of Great Yarmouth Borough Council.
Nearly
20/05/2025
Robertson Construction North East has commenced work on a major regeneration project in Redcar, marking a continued partnership with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.
The development, which forms part of the Redcar Town Deal, will deliver a modern family culture and entertainment venue alongside
20/05/2025
Work has officially begun to connect Bradford College to the £70 million Bradford Energy Network.
The project, led by 1Energy, will supply clean energy to three key institutions: Bradford College, the University of Bradford, and Bradford Courts. The Bradford Energy Network will deliver heat through
20/05/2025
Nottingham City Council is set to approve plans for the development of new council homes in Bulwell and St Ann's, as part of its ongoing Building a Better Nottingham programme.
In Bulwell, the council is proposing to transform an under-used garage site located behind the Colston Road and Austin Str
20/05/2025
Stanmore Contractors has announced the launch of Stanmore Design House, a new division dedicated to providing RIBA Stage 4 and beyond technical design services, paired with integrated procurement and construction advice.
The division launches at a pivotal moment for the construction industry, as ne
20/05/2025
Wates Construction South has reached practical completion on the Life and Mind Building, a project for the University of Oxford and one of the largest building developments in the institution's history.
The 26,000m² facility will serve as the new home for the University's Departments of Biology and
20/05/2025
Cementation Skanska has announced the appointment of Emma Haddow as its new Operations Director, with immediate effect.
In her new role, Haddow will lead the company's operations across Scotland, the north of England, and its UK-wide Ground Engineering services.
With over two decades of experienc
20/05/2025
Sisk has been named as one of eight contractors to win a place on Liverpool City Council's Highways Planned Works Framework, securing a position on Lot 2: Projects over £1.5 million.
The new multi-supplier framework is designed to streamline the procurement of high-quality highways services by enab
20/05/2025
Barratt London has announced a new housing concept, Lo-E Homes, which aims to deliver climate-resilient, ultra-sustainable homes across the capital that exceed Passivhaus standards.
The developer will initially submit plans for 728 Lo-E Homes across two major developments at High Barnet and Bollo
20/05/2025
One of Wales' largest housebuilders is set to expand its footprint into Caerphilly after securing a major land deal to deliver new homes in the town.
Persimmon Homes East Wales has completed the purchase of a 12-acre site at Virginia Park, which already benefits from full planning permission. The d
19/05/2025
GRS Group has completed the redevelopment of the East Stand at Northampton Town Football Club's Sixfields Stadium, marking the end of a long journey for the club to finish the job and enhance the venue's capacity and facilities.
The project, which GRS began in April 2024, involved the redesi
19/05/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by new client Gilltown to deliver a major Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Coventry.
The multi-million development, known as Progress House, will offer 544 student beds and is set to be completed in time for the 2027/28 academic year.
19/05/2025
Property management specialist Rendall & Rittner has announced the appointment of Jack Quainton to the newly created role of Heat Network Manager.
In this position, Jack will lead on regulatory compliance for heat networks across the company's portfolio while maintaining a strong focus on customer
19/05/2025
A major regeneration partnership in Sheffield has reached a significant milestone, with its 1,500th home now occupied as part of a long-term plan to transform communities across the city.
Alan and Karen Atkinson, aged 71 and 67, have become the 1,500th homebuyers through the Sheffield Housing Compa
19/05/2025
Wolverhampton's historic Royal Hospital has been given a new lease of life as Nightingale House, following a major restoration project that has transformed the long-vacant building into affordable housing for people aged 55 and over.
Rt Hon Pat McFadden, Labour MP for Wolverhampton South East, offi
19/05/2025
Progress on delivering much-needed affordable housing in one of the UK's least affordable cities took a major step forward this week, as Oxford City Council and The Hill Group celebrated a key construction milestone at the Canalside Quarter of the Oxford North development.
Senior councillors and re
19/05/2025
Clegg Construction has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Christian White as Pre-Construction Director.
Bringing over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, White has previously held key roles at several prominent regional contractors. In his new position, he will le
19/05/2025
FreshBreeze Environmental Ltd proudly participated in the launch of the West Midlands Futures Green Paper, an influential event hosted by Mott MacDonald and organised by the Centre for the New Midlands, held on 7 May 2025.
The Green Paper sets out an ambitious vision for the region's future, focusi
19/05/2025
Passengers travelling through Cornwall can now expect improved reliability and shorter journey times after Network Rail completed a major upgrade to the 152-year-old Ponts Mill viaduct near St Blazey.
The viaduct, which carries the Newquay branch line over the River Par, had been subject to a preca
19/05/2025
Avant Homes East Midlands has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of a new head of sales to support the company’s ongoing expansion across the region.
David Warren has been promoted to the role from regional sales manager, just over two years after joining the housebuilder fro
16/05/2025
South Dock Marina in Southwark is set for a major £8 million overhaul aimed at improving health and safety across the site, following the recent approval of a redevelopment plan.
Led by Southwark Council, the upgrade programme has been granted planning permission, pending further consultation with
16/05/2025
The South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) has completed a major programme of infrastructure upgrades on the West Anglia main line.
Appointed in September 2023, the SRSA, comprising Colas Rail UK, Network Rail, and AECOM, delivered a package of works between Shepreth and Cambridge. This multidisciplina
16/05/2025
London Gatwick has announced a major partnership with renewable energy provider Vital Energi to deliver a £250 million decarbonisation programme, aimed at achieving net zero for the airport’s own emissions by 2030.
Under a five-year contract, Vital Energi will help the airport transition away from
16/05/2025
Dale Turner, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain at Skanska UK, has been appointed Chair of the Supply Chain Sustainability School.
Turner succeeds Shaun McCarthy OBE, who co-founded the School in 2012 and has led it since its inception. McCarthy will now transition into a roaming ambassador r
16/05/2025
Dudley's Aluminium has taken a major step in its journey to net zero by installing a large-scale solar energy system at its production facility in Cardiff.
The company partnered with Inspire Green, a renewable energy specialist operating across south Wales and south-west England, to fit 192 high-ef
16/05/2025
If you're searching for architects in Tunbridge Wells, you're likely planning something exciting — from a home extension or renovation to a brand-new build.
At Alex Bryla Architecture, we specialise in bespoke architectural design, offering a fresh and creative approach tailored to the uniq
15/05/2025
A major expansion of the Port of Tilbury has been set in motion as owners Forth Ports has submitted an outline planning application to Thurrock Council for the development of a new port facility, Tilbury3 (T3).
The proposed project will redevelop a 100-acre brownfield site—equivalent to 70 football
15/05/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has commenced work on a capital works programme at the University of Leeds campus.
It was announced earlier this year that Morgan Sindall has been appointed to the programme, which will entail refurbishment of existing university spaces and entrances as well as reroofing
15/05/2025
Construction has officially begun on the long-awaited Marple Community Hub, a £20 million development that will bring a state-of-the-art leisure, health and library complex to the heart of Stockport.
Local leaders, partners, and the main contractor Willmott Dixon gathered in Marple Memorial Park fo
15/05/2025
Great Places Housing Group recently welcomed senior leaders from Manchester City Council to tour the final phase of its flagship £19.4 million Wiremill Court development in New Islington.
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig and Cllr Gavin White, Executive Member for Housing and Development, visited the s
15/05/2025
A major step toward the future of British rail infrastructure has been taken as Network Rail's planning application to redevelop London Liverpool Street Station has been validated by the City of London.
The transformative vision outlines bold and collaborative plans to modernise Britain’s busiest s
15/05/2025
SMR UK launches ReBind, a sustainable alternative to excavation and landfill disposal that cuts costs and environmental impact.
A new remediation technology, ReBind, is set to change how the UK handles brownfield redevelop
15/05/2025
Adapting the strengths of the Armco profile steel barriers used as a road barrier, we paired them with armco posts and end terminals, specifically designed for the challenges of protecting people and structures in industrial and commercial sites.
Barriers are Armco Posted Focusing on innovative so
15/05/2025
In today's industrial landscape, efficiency is key to success.
One often overlooked component that significantly contributes to operational efficiency is the custom rubber moulded bellow. These versatile components are not just simple connectors or protectors; they are integral to many industrial
15/05/2025
County Flat Roofing, specialists in flat roofing systems with over 30 years of industry experience, will be showcasing their expertise at this year's Festival of Sustainable Homes.
The event takes place Friday 16th to Saturday 17th May at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon.
Wi
15/05/2025
The Planning Handbook, the definitive guide for planning and building regulation advice across the UK, has been updated with the addition of several new regional volumes.
The following areas are now covered in the newly released volumes:
14/05/2025
Caddick Construction has officially completed and handed over a major new extension at Loreto Sixth Form College in Hulme, marking the conclusion of a £10 million project that broke ground just a year ago.
The newly completed three-storey campus building, located on Moss Road West adjacent to the c
14/05/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by Gilltown to build a new 544-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Westwood Way, Coventry.
The Progress House project, situated just one mile from the University of Warwick campus on Westwood Business Park, will require the demoli
14/05/2025
All roads have now reopened on the newly constructed bridge deck at Agar Grove in Camden, north London, a key milestone in the £30 million project to modernise the 160-year-old railway structure.
The bridge, which spans the Midland Main Line, was fully replaced over a nine-day period in December 20
14/05/2025
Clegg Construction has officially commenced work on a new state-of-the-art Faculty of Health building for the University of Sheffield.
The £16 million development will bolster the work of the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), renowned for its research into neurodegenerati
14/05/2025
Housebuilder The Hill Group has entered into a strategic joint venture with leading co-housing developer TOWN to accelerate the delivery of community-centred residential projects and bring co-housing models into the housing mainstream.
The partnership aims to fuse Hill's extensive expertise in larg
14/05/2025
Elivia Homes has finalised the acquisition of a premium development site in Four Marks, near Alton, Hampshire, where it will deliver a collection of ten luxury homes.
The 5.83-acre site on Telegraph Lane, purchased from Thakeham, will feature nine four-bedroom detached houses and a single three-bed
14/05/2025
Rendall & Rittner has been appointed managing agent for One Linear Place, a new development comprising 186 private sale apartments and penthouses in London Square Nine Elms.
Located in one of central London's most significant regeneration zones, the 23-storey building offers sweeping views of the R
14/05/2025
Muir Timber Systems has delivered the full timber kit package for a new development of 49 social homes in Leuchars.
The homes are being built on behalf of Kingdom Housing Association.
The development features a range of property types, including semi-detached houses, cottage flats, amenity bungalo
14/05/2025
Lisburn-headquartered McAvoy has achieved zero landfill waste during the construction of its major healthcare project.
Working in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, McAvoy has been constructing a new Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) extension at Good Hope Hospital i
14/05/2025
As crime remains a concern for homes and businesses, CCTV has proven to be one of the most effective deterrents against theft, vandalism, and other criminal activity.
Unified Integrated Systems highlights the importance of surveillance technology in enhancing security and providing peace of mind f
13/05/2025
Construction has commenced on a major new £38 million leisure and wellbeing hub in Caerphilly.
The state-of-the-art facility is set to become a cornerstone of the Caerphilly Town 2035 placemaking plan, transforming a previously unused area of scrubland into a vibrant, inclusive community space.
Co
13/05/2025
Costain has been awarded a significant contract by Urenco to deliver the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a pioneering nuclear fuel production facility in Cheshire.
The project will mark Europe's first High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Advanced Fuels Facility, aimed at supporting the
13/05/2025
Construction has officially begun on a new 38,000 sq ft commercial vehicle workshop and sales facility for Motus Commercials at Ravenscraig, marking a major step forward in the regeneration of one of Europe's largest brownfield sites.
A ground-breaking ceremony recently held signalled the start of
13/05/2025
Plans to transform the underused Dorrington Gardens car park into new housing have taken a major step forward, following approval by Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee.
The approved scheme will see the creation of 34 new homes, comprising a mix of houses and apartments. The development
13/05/2025
Construction work on the Alexandra Theatre redevelopment in Bognor Regis is progressing on schedule, as the project continues to reshape one of the town’s most iconic cultural landmarks.
The latest project update confirms that key construction milestones have been achieved, including the commenceme
13/05/2025
Cambridge City Council has released updated plans for its Civic Quarter project, which aims to transform three of the city centre's key landmarks, the Cambridge Market, Corn Exchange, and Guildhall, into more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable spaces. The public is now invited to give feedback o
13/05/2025
Kier Natural Resources, part of the Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Alliance, has renewed its partnership with Anglian Water through a new five-year contract as part of the company’s AMP8 investment programme.
The agreement will support Anglian Water's £11 billion investment initiative, mar
13/05/2025
A major new housing development has been announced in Stechford, Birmingham, as part of efforts to address the West Midlands' deepening housing crisis.
Nearly 300 affordable homes, including 150 designated for social rent, will be constructed on the site of the former Yardley Sewage Works in Cole H
13/05/2025
In the realm of workplace accidents and chemical spills, every second counts. The rapid response to emergency situations can often be the line between minor inconvenience and severe injury.
With regulations such as those set by both international and European standards, the importance of safety eq
13/05/2025
Four schools in Peterborough are set to undergo expansion works later this year to meet increasing demand for school places, following funding approvals from Peterborough City Council.
The schools – Duke of Bedford Primary School in Thorney, Stanground Academy, Marshfields School, and NeneGate Scho
12/05/2025
Derby City Council has awarded a £38 million contract to construction firm John Sisk & Son (Sisk) to deliver the next phase of the city's flood defence scheme, as part of the ongoing Our City, Our River programme.
Known as Derby Riverside, the latest stage of the initiative will focus on enhancing
12/05/2025
Construction has begun on a major refurbishment and expansion of the endoscopy unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's (NUH) Queen's Medical Centre (QMC).
The £12 million scheme, funded by NUH and NHS England, is being delivered by Beeston-based Henry Brothers Construction. The redevelo
12/05/2025
BOOM Power has announced that the East Yorkshire Solar Farm has officially received development consent.
The approval, granted on 9 May 2025 by Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband MP, follows a thorough planning and consultation process, culminating in the issuance of a
12/05/2025
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12/05/2025
Developer Network Space has submitted a full planning application for Project Halo—a high-tech employment development at the St Helens Manufacturing and Innovation Campus.
Located on a five-acre site off the A570 James Roby Way, the scheme proposes four state-of-the-art 'Tech Box' units designed to
12/05/2025
The University of Wolverhampton has unveiled an £11 million low-carbon infrastructure project aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions at its Walsall Campus, in partnership with Vital Energi.
The initiative, backed by £8.6 million in funding from Phase 3c of the Public Sector Decarbonisatio
12/05/2025
The 'brains behind Cleancube' discusses how the Guardtech Group's signature off-site, plug-and-play solution came into being and went on to become a jewel in their cleanroom construction crown
So, Mark – tell us how Cleancube Mobile Cleanrooms came about…
Mark says: "The concept was born wh
12/05/2025
RPS Group has been appointed to lead Broadacres Housing Association’s £6.2 million retrofit programme, aimed at improving the energy efficiency of hundreds of homes across North and West Yorkshire.
The wide-ranging upgrades are being funded through the government’s Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund a
12/05/2025
Planning, design and environmental consultancy tor&co has appointed Simon Prescott as its new chairman, marking a significant milestone in the firm's 40th year of business.
Prescott, one of the UK's most prominent planning professionals, joins tor&co as the company expands its national presence, in
12/05/2025
Furness Building Society has launched a new initiative to support housebuilding across its heartland in Lancashire and Cumbria, beginning with funding for a striking new residential development in Heysham, near Morecambe.
The Horizon Middleton Towers project on Carr Lane is the first in a series of
09/05/2025
Construction is officially underway on the £20 million Marple Community Hub, a major development that will bring cutting-edge leisure, health, and library facilities to the heart of the town.
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held recently in Marple Memorial Park to mark the start of the project. The
09/05/2025
Kier has been selected by the Department for Education to spearhead a major redevelopment of East Coast College in Great Yarmouth.
The project, which aims to transform the existing campus into a modern, sustainable education hub, is set to begin this summer.
Funded through the Government's £1.5 b
09/05/2025
Balfour Beatty VINCI has marked a major milestone in the construction of HS2, as giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) Mary Ann completed her journey beneath the West Midlands, breaking through at Washwood Heath to finish the first bore of the 5.8km (3.5-mile) Bromford Tunnel.
The 125-metre-long TBM be
09/05/2025
Construction has officially begun on a new 630-place primary school set to serve the growing Haywood Village community in Weston-super-Mare, as developer Persimmon Homes Severn Valley appoints Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd to deliver the project.
The new Airfield Primary Academy, scheduled to ope
09/05/2025
Two higher-level apprentices from Leeds College of Building have received top recognition at the 2025 West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards.
Charlie Brady, a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprentice employed by EN:Able Futures, took home the prestigious Higher Apprentice of the
09/05/2025
Engineers working on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) have begun preparatory works on Crawshaw Woods Bridge, marking the start of a major renovation of the world's oldest surviving cast-iron railway bridge still in use over an operational line.
Built between 1830 and 1834, the Grade II listed s
09/05/2025
Wates Property Services has once again been appointed as the sole supplier for a major emergency response framework, tasked with making dangerous buildings and structures safe across London.
Commissioned by a consortium led by The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the new four-year contract
09/05/2025
Cardiff-based fabricator Dudley's Aluminium is playing a key role in the construction of the University of South Wales' new Computing, Engineering and Technology building at its Pontypridd campus.
The firm is partnering once again with BAM Construction on the Calon building, a state-of-the-art faci
09/05/2025
A Government-backed Somerset Council Highways scheme is set to begin in June, aiming to replace a deteriorating 51-year-old concrete road and motorway junction near Wellington.
The project, delivered by contractor Heidelberg Materials, will involve the full refurbishment of Junction 26 of the M5 an
09/05/2025
Galliford Try has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Digital Construction Project category at this year's Digital Construction Awards, recognising the company's advanced digital delivery at the newly built Woodham Academy in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
The project, delivered through the
08/05/2025
McAvoy, in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has reached a key sustainability milestone by achieving zero landfill waste during the construction of a new Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) extension at Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham.
The construction project, which
08/05/2025
A £25 million Community Diagnostic Centre at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) was officially opened in late April by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk, The Lady Dannatt MBE, marking a major milestone in the delivery of modern healthcare services across Norfolk and Waveney.
The
08/05/2025
Caddick Civil Engineering Ltd has completed a £2 million construction contract at the Vesuvius site in Worksop.
Commissioned by property investment and development company CEG, the infrastructure works included the extension of the existing spine road, construction of a new roundabout, and full uti
08/05/2025
Hyperion Tiles is a trusted, independent, family-run business dedicated to helping you transform your home into a space of beauty and style.
We offer a stunning selection of Porcelain Tiles,
08/05/2025
West Lancashire Borough Council has officially approved the Skelmersdale Masterplan, a landmark decision that sets in motion a long-term regeneration strategy aimed at revitalising the town through economic growth, improved transport and community-focused development.
The Masterplan was approved at
08/05/2025
Qualis Flow (Qflow), the award-winning construction technology company whose instant on-site data capture delivers transformative industry insight, has been honoured with the King's Award for Innovation, the UK's most prestigious recognition for pioneering excellence in business.
Founded in 2018 to
08/05/2025
Travelodge has exchanged contracts to develop a new 89-room hotel at the Goods Yard regeneration scheme in Bishop's Stortford.
The planned hotel will showcase Travelodge's latest premium design, including a contemporary reception area and next-generation rooms aimed at providing a comfortable stay
08/05/2025
A major new road scheme designed to improve transport links and unlock long-term economic growth in Newquay has officially opened to the public, with Network Rail’s newly completed railway bridge now in full operation.
The Newquay Strategic Route, developed in partnership by the Duchy of Cornwall a
08/05/2025
Leaf Living and Vistry Group have marked a major milestone in their national housing partnership with the handover of their 1,000th jointly delivered home at The Burrows development in Paddock Wood, Kent.
The event was attended by Councillor Astra Birch, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities
08/05/2025
Gilbert-Ash has announced that its £29 million redevelopment of Havelock House on Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, has achieved the highly coveted 'BREEAM Outstanding' sustainability rating.
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is an internationally recognis
07/05/2025
Willmott Dixon has been selected by Great Yarmouth Borough Council as its development partner for the regeneration of the town's North Quay waterfront.
The £20 million transformation of the 10.5-acre site will see the creation of a vibrant mixed-use destination, incorporating leisure and retail fac
07/05/2025
Costain has been selected to support the Department for Transport (DfT) by providing specialist technical and commercial advice to develop a range of rail infrastructure enhancement projects in the Western, Wales and Wessex regions.
Costain will lead a consortium of specialists including GHD, InteG
07/05/2025
Adler & Allan, the Goldman Sachs-backed environmental services leader, has acquired Glanville Environmental, a specialist in drainage and civil engineering, in a move aimed at expanding its ability to address environmental issues such as pollution reduction and water resource management across the S
07/05/2025
Lovell has received full planning approval from Somerset Council to build 80 new homes in the village of Cotford St Luke, near Taunton, following unanimous approval of the site's reserved matters application.
The £25 million development will be located off Dene Road, approximately five miles from T
07/05/2025
SSD Safety Services is reinforcing its commitment to workplace safety by offering professional PPE equipment servicing for businesses across Surrey and surrounding areas.
With growing demands and the increasing importance of health and safety in high-risk industries, the company delivers critical
07/05/2025
Procurement organisation Fusion21 has unveiled the 40 specialist firms appointed to its £1.5 billion Decarbonisation Framework.
The framework, which runs on a turnkey delivery model, is designed to accelerate domestic and non-domestic retrofit programmes across the UK. Of the appointed suppliers, 4
07/05/2025
Windsor-based developer Castlemere Developments has partnered with estate agency Circa London to launch its £9.6 million townhouse development in Dulwich to buyers in the Far East.
The six-property scheme, known as Melbourne Mews, marks Castlemere's first venture into international marketing and is
07/05/2025
Harlington Station is set to receive a major infrastructure overhaul as Network Rail begins work on a new footbridge, replacing the station's decades-old structure in a £7.9 million upgrade aimed at improving passenger safety, accessibility and long-term reliability.
The new footbridge, designed to
07/05/2025
The long-term regeneration of Birmingham’s Ladywood Estate has taken a major step forward as St Joseph, part of the Berkeley Group, officially signed a Development Agreement with Birmingham City Council to transform the estate over the next two decades.
The agreement confirms that at least 70% of e
07/05/2025
As businesses across the South West adapt to new hybrid working models, Gloucester's £107 million Forum development is becoming the region’s go-to destination for modern, flexible workspaces.
Led by Gloucester City Council in partnership with Reef + Partners, Forum is redefining what office life ca
06/05/2025
Scarborough Group International (SGI) has announced its vision for the next phase of development at Thorpe Park Leeds, outlining plans to introduce a major industrial and logistics hub, new urban apartments, and additional Grade A business spaces with supporting amenities.
Building on more than 25
06/05/2025
Kirklees Council has submitted updated plans for the refurbishment of the historic George Hotel in Huddersfield, proposing an increase in guest rooms while carefully preserving the landmark building's architectural and heritage features.
Working in partnership with architects and Historic England,
06/05/2025
Persimmon Homes has officially broken ground on its new Hawthorn Park development in Leominster, welcoming local councillors to the site to mark the start of construction.
The Deputy Leader of Herefordshire Council, Councillor Elissa Swinglehurst, and Councillor Allan Williams, who represents Leomi
06/05/2025
Engineering and infrastructure group Murphy has announced a strategic partnership with Australia-based Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure.
The deal will see Murphy take a 40% stake in Abergeldie, a move that strengthens both companies' capabilities and reflects a shared commitment to values-led infr
06/05/2025
Network Rail has completed a programme of emergency repairs to an embankment on the Brighton Main Line near Three Bridges, restoring full safety and stability to a key stretch of one of the country's busiest rail routes.
The repairs were carried out after a landslip occurred between Three Bridges a
06/05/2025
As the UK's new Online Safety Act brings strict protections for young people online, training provider Essential Site Skills latest blog highlights the wider impact these measures will have on safeguarding the workforce of tomorrow.
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06/05/2025
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06/05/2025
Looking for a standing stairlift in the UK? Read on...
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 tradit
06/05/2025
With over 1.4 million kilometres of underground services in the UK, underground cables, pipes, and services are hit and damaged every day, sometimes resulting in serious injury, the cost of repair, and a loss of business reputation.
This is mainly caused by operatives not being able to use cable av
06/05/2025
The max weight limit for a straight stairlift is 31 stone, or 197kg, however there's much more choice at 25 stone weight limit.
For curved stairlifts the max weight limit is 30 stone, or 190kg, however there's much more choice at 19 stone limit.
Overweight people with mobility issues can face esp
02/05/2025
Reading Borough Council has given the green light to a major redevelopment of Broad Street Mall.
The scheme is being delivered through a partnership between McLaren Living, a national specialist in build-to-rent developments, and AEW, one of the world's leading real estate investment and asset mana
02/05/2025
Sustainable Building Services (UK) (SBS) has been appointed to deliver two major energy efficiency programmes across North East Derbyshire.
The contracts, valued at a combined £15 million, will be delivered through the government-backed Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 (WH:SHF) and the new Wa
02/05/2025
Star Power has expended its operations into the North West.
From April, the company will be based at the recently enhanced Star Platforms depot in the region, strengthening its ability to serve both new and existing customers with high-quality, reliable power solutions.
By joining forces at this
02/05/2025
Willmott Dixon has completed construction of two cutting-edge buildings at Oxford Brookes University's Headington Hill campus.
The newly completed Teaching and Workshop buildings will provide a dynamic environment for students, researchers, and the broader community. The Teaching Building, now form
02/05/2025
United Utilities has commenced a major infrastructure project to upgrade the sewer network in Burneside.
The project includes the replacement of approximately 820 metres of sewer with larger diameter pipes and the construction of a new pumping station equipped with storage capacity. The upgrades ar
02/05/2025
Construction of the new Thurrock Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) reached a major milestone last week, as local MPs Jen Craft and James McMurdock marked the occasion by laying the final bricks at a special ceremony.
Set to open this summer, the state-of-the-art facility will significantly boost lo
02/05/2025
Luton Town Football Club will break ground this summer on a brand-new 25,000-seat stadium at Power Court.
The Club's development arm, 2020 Developments, has entered into a pre-construction services partnership with Limak International, a global infrastructure specialist currently leading the redeve
02/05/2025
Beard Construction is calling on suppliers and subcontractors to join its growing supply chain network as the company looks to expand its regional footprint and sustain its strong track record for quality delivery.
The call comes after a record-breaking year in which the firm achieved a turnover of
02/05/2025
Tilbury Douglas has reported a strong financial performance in its 2024 Group Accounts, with revenue rising to £541.6 million, an increase of 7% compared to 2023. Operating profit also saw a significant boost, climbing to £11.5 million from £3.8 million the previous year.
The company maintained its
02/05/2025
Galliford Try's Environment business has been recognised as a finalist in two categories at the upcoming Water Industry Awards, organised by Utility Week, highlighting the company’s commitment to engineering excellence and health and safety innovation.
The Exmouth Outfall project has been shortlist
01/05/2025
Willmott Dixon has successfully delivered two state-of-the-art healthcare facilities at the Adanac Health and Innovation Campus in Southampton.
The new facilities include a highly specialised aseptic pharmacy and a Sterile Services Department (SSD), developed in collaboration with Prime plc. The as
01/05/2025
A regeneration scheme has officially begun at the disused Ewenny Road Industrial Estate, as Clowes Developments, in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, commences essential enabling works on the site.
The milestone marks the first phase in transforming the brownfield site, which has r
01/05/2025
Neath Port Talbot Council has announced proposals for a new integrated transport hub at the front of Neath railway station, aiming to bring bus, rail, cycling and walking routes together in one central location.
The plans would see the relocation of the current bus station at Victoria Gardens to a
01/05/2025
Work is now underway at Hither Green station as BAM begins a significant upgrade to improve accessibility for thousands of passengers who use the busy London station every day.
Commissioned by Network Rail and the South East Alliance, the £28 million project is funded through the Department for Tra
01/05/2025
Network Rail will be undertaking essential maintenance work on the Heart of Wales line between Llanwrtyd and Pantyffynnon from Tuesday 6 May to Friday 23 May,
The closure will allow engineering teams to carry out a series of vital upgrades and repairs in one coordinated effort, helping to minimise
01/05/2025
Jessica Morden MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Newport East, recently visited Persimmon Homes East Wales' Springfield Meadows development, part of the £1 billion Glan Llyn regeneration project.
The current phase of the scheme will deliver 178 new homes, with
01/05/2025
Park Gate, a flagship development by Vistry at Lea Castle, has received full Building with Nature accreditation, recognising its strong commitment to ecological sustainability and wildlife protection at the heart of the 600-home project.
The accreditation reflects Vistry's efforts to embed green in
01/05/2025
Unite Students has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Manchester Metropolitan University to deliver 2,300 new student beds in the heart of Manchester, in a development valued at approximately £390 million.
The strategic partnership will see Unite hold a 70% stake in the JV and act as
01/05/2025
Plans to reconnect Golborne to the national rail network for the first time in over six decades have taken a major step forward, after Wigan Council approved the planning application for the town’s new railway station.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has also confirmed the appointment of Go
01/05/2025
Roof lanterns are one of the star players in the world of skylights, bringing a touch of glamour and luxury to a growing number of homes across the UK.
If you have one at the top of your wish list, we’re here to help with expert advice, top brand rooflights and a roof lantern buyer's guide to ligh
