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13/06/2025
A vital piece of Peak District railway infrastructure is set to receive a major upgrade this summer, as Network Rail announces a £7.5 million investment into one of Chapel Milton's iconic twin Victorian viaducts.
The 160-year-old, 15-arch structure plays a critical role in the UK's freight network,
13/06/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has revealed plans to expand its operations in South Yorkshire, building on its strong delivery record in West Yorkshire and aligning with the goals of the newly launched Great North initiative.
Backed by northern regional mayors, the Great North initiative aims to unloc
13/06/2025
Construction has officially commenced on the new Children's Cancer Centre (CCC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH).
Led by long-term design partner BDP, the new centre is one of the most ambitious projects in GOSH's history. The firm is overseeing architecture, landscape, engineeri
13/06/2025
The developer behind the Redworthy Orchard scheme in Yatton has handed over the first homes to a local housing association as part of a wider plan to provide affordable housing in the area.
Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has transferred four new properties to Alliance Homes, a move set to ease press
13/06/2025
Wynne Construction has been awarded two major design and build contracts worth over £20 million by Adra to deliver nearly 100 new social homes across North Wales.
Construction is already underway at the first site on Berse Road, Wrexham, where Wynne began work in March on a £9 million, 47-home soci
13/06/2025
Great Places Housing Group has officially broken ground on its landmark £37 million LGBTQ+ majority Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range, marking the start of construction during Pride Month.
The scheme, hailed as the UK's first purpose-built Extra Care development of its kind, is being deliv
13/06/2025
Henry Boot PLC has announced that its property investment and development arm, HBD, has completed the sale of TWO45, a multi-let industrial-led business park in Skelmersdale, to a European real estate developer for £9.5 million.
Located on a 10-acre site just minutes from the M58 and M6 motorways,
13/06/2025
Clowes Developments has announced the successful letting of Unit 5A, a newly completed 27,000 sq ft industrial unit at Stud Brook Business Park, to Shawpak Ltd, a pioneering manufacturer of medical device packaging machinery.
Founded in Derby in 2013, Shawpak Ltd designs and produces a unique range
13/06/2025
The Hill Group and Legal & General (L&G) have announced a new partnership to deliver 200 affordable homes as part of the first phase of the £450 million City Centre South regeneration scheme in Coventry.
This marks the first time the two organisations have collaborated on a major residential devel
13/06/2025
The historic South Crofty tin mining project in Pool, Cornwall, is set to receive a significant boost after being awarded £4,190,500 through the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme, marking the largest single private sector investment by the programme to date.
Delivered by Cornwall C
12/06/2025
Work is due to begin this summer on a new £27.3 million leisure centre in Bishop Auckland, marking the start of Durham County Council’s flagship development under its Leisure Transformation Programme.
The new facility will replace the aging Woodhouse Leisure Complex, the oldest in the council's por
12/06/2025
Esh Construction has been awarded a £23 million contract by Thirteen Group to build 96 new affordable homes in Sunderland.
Located in the Hendon area, the development will include 75 two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses and 21 two-bedroom bungalows. All homes will be available for affordable rent.
12/06/2025
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Queen Mary University of London to lead a £48.8 million redevelopment of its School of Business and Management in Tower Hamlets.
The project will see the construction of a new 6,700m², seven-storey building that will replace the current outdated facility. Schedu
12/06/2025
VolkerRail has been awarded the Tranche 6 contract to renew signalling structures across the North West of England, as part of Network Rail's ongoing efforts to modernise ageing railway infrastructure in the region.
This latest contract, valued at £19.9 million, builds on the success of the previou
12/06/2025
Hometrack has been awarded a major contract by Homes England to deliver comprehensive housing market intelligence that will underpin the government's regeneration and housing delivery efforts over the next four years.
The UK-based property analytics firm will supply detailed data and insights to th
12/06/2025
A group of subcontractors working on a Citi project in London have come together to fund a new minibus for a Streatham-based charity that supports children and young people.
Overbury, along with members of its Citi project supply chain, have collectively financed a Variety Sunshine Coach for the St
12/06/2025
A record-breaking £2.5 billion of additional funding has been announced this week by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, to accelerate the development of the world’s first prototype fusion power plant in the UK.
Known as Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP), the pioneering
12/06/2025
As the UK water industry ramps up infrastructure investment, forecasting a 48% expansion in the engineering construction workforce within water treatment by 2030, Essential Site Skills is proud to promote the newly launched EUSR "Products for Drinking Water" scheme.
This course is designed to hel
12/06/2025
Leeds City Council has launched a public consultation on new planning guidance that could pave the way for the large-scale regeneration of land surrounding Elland Road football stadium, potentially delivering a multi-billion-pound boost to the city’s economy.
The draft 'Elland Road 2025 Informal Pl
12/06/2025
Network Rail (Wales and Borders) is carrying out essential track renewal and maintenance works between Bridgend and St Fagans as part of efforts to ensure the long-term safety and reliability of the rail network.
The upgrade programme will involve replacing rails, sleepers, and the ballast (stones)
11/06/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has reached a major milestone in the refurbishment of Broomfield Hospital, completing phases A and B of an extensive redevelopment project aimed at enhancing and futureproofing the site's healthcare provision.
The project has involved the full removal of Reinforced Autoc
11/06/2025
Ashfield District Council has named Lindum Group as the construction partner for the Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC), a pioneering facility that will anchor the £100 million Ashfield Innovation and Technology Park in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Construction of the ADMC is set to begi
11/06/2025
Network Rail (Wales and Borders) is carrying out vital track renewal and maintenance work between Bridgend and St Fagans as part of a programme aimed at ensuring the continued safety and reliability of the rail network.
The works, which involve replacing rails, sleepers, and track ballast, will tak
11/06/2025
Ringland Community Centre has become the latest Newport City Council facility to be powered by renewable energy, thanks to the installation of 112 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on its roof.
With a total generating capacity of 56kWp, the new solar array is expected to reduce the centre’s carbon foo
11/06/2025
Clegg Construction has announced the appointment of Amy Fullaway as its new Business Development Manager, further strengthening its team as the company continues to grow its project portfolio across the Midlands, East Anglia and the North.
With more than five years of business development experienc
11/06/2025
Preparations are underway for the demolition of former office buildings on New North Road in Hainault, clearing the way for a major new residential development by Persimmon Homes Essex.
The Essex-based five-star housebuilder has acquired the site, which already has planning consent for 86 new homes
11/06/2025
A new £17.1 million primary school in Cwmbran has officially opened to pupils this week.
The state-of-the-art, 420-place building replaces the former Maendy Primary School in Northville and becomes the first fully net zero school in the borough. Staff worked over the half term to move furniture and
11/06/2025
Esh Construction has been appointed as the sole delivery partner for Northumbrian Water's Wastewater Networks Framework, a major contract covering planned and reactive repairs and maintenance across the utility's regional wastewater network.
The eight-year framework, valued at up to £20 million per
11/06/2025
G&H has secured a contract with Centrica Business Solutions to deliver turnkey MEP solutions at Solihull Hospital to support net zero plans.
Solihull Hospital Trust appointed international energy and services provider Centrica Business Solutions to install a new energy management system after recei
11/06/2025
Cardiff Council and Wates Residential have celebrated a key milestone in the transformation of the Channel View estate in Grangetown, with the topping out of Block B, a six-storey building that will provide 24 highly energy-efficient council homes for older people.
The new homes form part of Phase
10/06/2025
Plans to deliver 127 new homes at Castleton Grange in Eye have been given the green light, as Mid Suffolk District Council's planning committee approved Phase 2 of the development this week.
The homes will be delivered by Persimmon Homes Suffolk and are designed to be zero carbon-ready, aligning wi
10/06/2025
National Grid has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Hyperion Robotics and the University of Sheffield to trial the UK's first 3D-printed substation foundations.
The initiative aims to reduce construction-related carbon emissions and cut network infrastructure costs, aligning with Natio
10/06/2025
The forecourt at Salisbury Railway Station has undergone a major transformation, offering a more welcoming, accessible and vibrant gateway to the historic cathedral city for both visitors and residents.
Backed by a £4.5 million investment from the Government's Future High Streets Fund, the redevelo
10/06/2025
A major milestone in the transformation of Whitehill & Bordon was reached this week as ground was officially broken on a new 16,000 sq ft Sainsbury's supermarket, set to become a cornerstone of the town's growing centre.
Located on the former Army site, the new store marks the latest phase in a maj
10/06/2025
Housebuilder The Hill Group has strengthened its senior leadership team with two key appointments, as part of its continued expansion and commitment to delivering high-quality homes across the UK.
Eloise Solari has been named Head of Sales for London, while Sarah Boyce takes on the role of Head of
10/06/2025
Custom Audio Designs, a specialist in acoustic design and noise control, has unveiled a new range of modular industrial noise enclosures aimed at reducing excessive noise pollution in both industrial and community settings.
Designed with flexibility and ease of assembly in mind, the enclosures are
10/06/2025
In the realm of construction, access to reliable water supplies is pivotal for various essential operations.
At GreenH2O, we specialise in providing tailored water supply solutions specifically designed to cater to the diverse needs of the construction industry. From dust suppression and house bui
10/06/2025
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has outlined a comprehensive new approach to increase the availability of affordable housing across the Borough, as demand continues to outpace supply.
The Council's Cabinet will consider a detailed report with recommendations on the way forward at a meeting on June
09/06/2025
Construction has officially commenced on Braintree District Council’s new multi-million-pound community centre in Witham.
Councillors joined representatives from construction firm SEH French and design consultancy Ingleton Wood at the site on Haygreen Road to mark the start of the project, which ai
09/06/2025
Travelodge has officially broken ground on its first-ever hotel in the Isle of Man.
Located in Douglas, the 80-room hotel marks a major expansion milestone for the company, which operates over 610 hotels across the UK, Ireland, and Spain.
Situated at Villiers Square on Fort Street, the new hotel
09/06/2025
A major £140 million transformation of Darlington Station has marked a significant milestone with the completion of a bridge concourse linking the historic Bank Top station to its new eastern entrance off Neasham Road.
The final section of the pedestrian bridge was installed late last week, forming
09/06/2025
Regal has secured planning permission for a revised development at 100 Avenue Road in Swiss Cottage, breathing new life into a site that has remained stalled for years.
The updated scheme prioritises housing delivery, affordability, sustainability, and community benefit.
The approved plans mainta
09/06/2025
Maximising space within your premises can often be a challenge—but a mezzanine floor offers one of the most effective and versatile solutions available.
Whether you're looking to create additional storage, office space, or streamline your operations, a well-designed mezzanine can transform your ex
09/06/2025
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has announced Kier as the preferred contractor for the new Ysgol Gymraeg Iolo Morganwg development in Cowbridge.
The announcement marks a major milestone in the delivery of a transformative new school building that will double the current pupil capacity from 210 to 420
09/06/2025
Westminster City Council has launched the latest round of its Westminster Climate Fund, a grant programme aimed at helping local businesses, cultural institutions, and community organisations cut carbon emissions and invest in clean energy.
Opening for applications, the fund is designed to support
09/06/2025
Planning applications across England are set to be processed faster thanks to a new government-developed AI tool, 'Extract', which Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled today at London Tech Week.
Developed with support from Google, the AI assistant will help local councils and planning officers digi
09/06/2025
A major new commercial development near the M1 motorway and East Midlands Airport has received planning approval, marking a significant step forward for economic growth in the region.
The scheme, brought forward by Litton Properties and led through planning by DPP, will deliver 3,000sqm of commerci
09/06/2025
BriggsAmasco has been shortlisted in the sustainability category at this year's Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) awards.
The nomination is for the company's exceptional team performance on the Cow Green housing development in Halifax town centre. BriggsAmasco's delivery of a single-ply roofing
06/06/2025
Galliford Try's Building North West division has officially signed contracts to deliver the first major construction phase of the Wigan Galleries redevelopment, set to be rebranded as 'Fettlers'.
Following the completion of pre-commencement work, the project will now move ahead with the £39.4 milli
06/06/2025
A vacant school site in Stoke-on-Trent is set to be brought back to life as a new housing development of nearly 120 affordable homes, marking a major step forward in the city’s regeneration and housing plans.
The former Brookhouse Green Primary School site on Wellfield Road in Bentilee, which has s
06/06/2025
SDI Group plc, the specialist buy-and-build group focused on scientific and industrial technologies, has announced the acquisition of Severn Thermal Solutions Ltd (Severn) for a net consideration of £4.75 million.
The move adds a profitable and technically advanced business to SDI's growing Lab Eq
06/06/2025
Persimmon Homes Lancashire has announced the appointment of Nigel Jackson as its new Regional Apprentice Manager, overseeing apprenticeship activity across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Bringing more than 17 years of experience in apprenticeship support, Nigel joins Persimmon from West Lancashire College
06/06/2025
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is set to move forward with plans to recommission a key housing support service at Oasis House in Northampton, aimed at supporting individuals who have experienced rough sleeping or are at risk of homelessness.
Following approval at a Cabinet meeting, the council
06/06/2025
The transformation of Darlington railway station has reached a major milestone with the successful installation of the final sections of a new footbridge.
Delivered by Network Rail contractor BAM, the structure now links the historic Victorian station with the newly constructed eastern entrance an
06/06/2025
United Living Group has acquired a majority stake in Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions, a specialist in power distribution.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, Glenelly is known for its expertise in delivering turnkey solutions in the power sector and has built a strong reputation
06/06/2025
The Government has announced that as part of the Future Homes Standard (FHS), building regulations will be amended to explicitly promote the installation of solar panels on new homes for the first time, subject to practical limits.
Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Bu
06/06/2025
Robust UK Ltd, the UK's leading manufacturer of steel door solutions, has launched one of its most established and reliable products, INNA-DOR, with a new brochure now available.
Well known to long-standing customers, INNA-DOR has earned its reputation as a high-performing interior steel doorset, t
06/06/2025
Amrin Resources Ltd were appointed to oversee the remediation of life critical fire safety risks at Beetham Tower Liverpool, a 26 storey block of flats at the mouth of the river Mersey, following the recommendations contained in a Fire Risk Assessment of External Works, with the replacement of exist
05/06/2025
Construction has officially begun at Towcester Park, a major new employment development by IM Properties (IMP), with Winvic Construction Ltd appointed as the main contractor for the project's initial phase.
The 1.1 million sq ft development is expected to generate up to 1,500 jobs once fully occupi
05/06/2025
Work has officially commenced on a £3.5 million expansion at Finham Park 2, which will bring new classrooms, enhanced sports facilities, and dedicated office space to the growing Coventry school.
Appointed by Coventry City Council, Deeley Construction is leading the project, which includes the cons
05/06/2025
Chichester District Council has formally approved plans by Countryside Properties, now part of the Vistry Group, for the development of 1,300 new homes and community facilities in Tangmere.
The planning decision notice marks a major milestone for the 'Tangmere Strategic Development Location Site',
05/06/2025
A senior government delegation, led by Investment Zone Minister Alex Norris MP, visited the University of Nottingham's under-construction Hydrogen Propulsion Systems Lab last week, marking a major milestone in the East Midlands' emergence as a hub for net zero innovation.
The hard hat tour brought
05/06/2025
A major regeneration scheme to transform a neglected part of Northampton town centre has taken a significant step forward, as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and ECF – a joint venture between Legal & General, Homes England, and Muse – have formally entered into a Development Agreement to deliver
05/06/2025
Unite Students has announced the exchange of contracts for the sale of a portfolio of nine properties to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds in a deal worth £212 million (Unite share: £140 million).
The portfolio includes 3,656 student beds located in Aberdeen, Leicester, Leeds, Nottingham, and Sheffie
05/06/2025
GMI Construction Group has celebrated a major milestone in the redevelopment of JATCO's UK facility at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP), with a steel signing ceremony marking the completion of the building's structural framework.
The £4.9 million project, commissioned by Sunderl
05/06/2025
John Ford, Head of BIM and Digital Delivery at Galliford Try, has been recognised as one of Digital Construction Plus’s 2025 Digital Construction Power Players.
The accolade celebrates his significant impact on the industry through his leadership in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and develop
04/06/2025
Wates Construction has been awarded a £110.6 million contract to carry out major restoration and repair works on the historic Victoria Tower, one of the most recognisable elements of the Palace of Westminster.
Standing at the south-west corner of the Palace, the Grade I listed tower was completed i
04/06/2025
SSE has officially launched its plans for the Shepway Energy Park project, a major solar and battery development in Romney Marsh, Kent, which could generate enough carbon-free electricity to power approximately 73,000 homes.
The project is expected to save an average of 49,000 tonnes of CO₂ e
04/06/2025
Persimmon Homes has submitted a planning application to North Yorkshire Council for the construction of 150 new homes on Firthland Road in Pickering.
The proposal includes a mix of two- to four-bedroom homes, designed to meet new energy efficiency standards and equipped with electric vehicle (EV) c
04/06/2025
Network Rail has completed a £6.75 million upgrade at Alfreton station, delivering step-free access and a range of improvements to enhance accessibility for passengers.
The project, funded through the Department for Transport’s Access for All scheme and Network Rail's East Midlands route, has seen
04/06/2025
Skanska UK has announced the appointment of Adam Crossley to its Executive Management Team, where he will take on responsibility for HR, communications and customer experience.
Crossley will succeed Harvey Francis, who is retiring at the end of June after sixteen years in the role.
Crossley, who
04/06/2025
Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) has awarded a £119 million (€143 million) construction contract to Bouygues UK, the British arm of Bouygues Construction, to deliver two educational facilities in Glamorgan, South Wales.
The Barry Waterfront Campus and the Advanced Technology Centre will be develope
04/06/2025
Costain, as part of the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA), will help deliver an additional 260 kilometres of new interconnecting pipelines for Anglian Water, reinforcing efforts to secure long-term water resilience in the East of England.
SPA, which also includes Farrans, Jacobs, and Mott MacDonald
04/06/2025
A pioneering renewable energy trial by Kier and the Environment Agency at the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier construction site in Somerset is showing encouraging early results, suggesting that solar power with green hydrogen backup could be a viable clean energy solution for remote construction projects.
04/06/2025
Plans to upgrade Junction 10 of the M5 have been given the green light, with the Secretary of State for Transport officially granting development consent for the improvements scheme.
The project, submitted by Gloucestershire County Council, will deliver major changes aimed at boosting connectivity
04/06/2025
Chichester District Council's 15-year regeneration strategy to revitalise Chichester city centre has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a specialist consultant team.
Urban design experts AR Urbanism have been selected to lead the next phase of the project, supported by a consortium
03/06/2025
Murphy has been awarded the largest substation project currently underway in the UK, following a multimillion-pound contract win from National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET).
The project involves the construction of a major new substation at Uxbridge Moor in Buckinghamshire, adjacent to NGET
03/06/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has officially handed over Phase 1 of the new Maendy Primary School to Torfaen County Borough Council.
The handover took place on 27 May 2025, just over a year after work began in March 2024. The project will deliver a new two-storey primary school designed to accommodat
03/06/2025
The London Borough of Havering, in partnership with Wates Residential, has secured planning approval for 18 modular homes on the Waterloo and Queen Street Estate in Romford.
The project marks a key milestone in a pilot initiative aimed at transforming the provision of temporary housing across the
03/06/2025
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by North Herts Council to deliver a £15.8 million programme aimed at decarbonising three key leisure centres in Hitchin, Royston and Letchworth.
The project, one of the largest leisure centre decarbonisation schemes in the region, will see significant upgrades made
03/06/2025
Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) has successfully completed a series of piling works for critical substation projects across the UK, demonstrating its technical capabilities in delivering tailored foundation solutions for energy infrastructure.
The projects, located in Willesden, Thurrock, and Amersh
03/06/2025
Middlesbrough-based recycling specialist Scott Bros has announced a pioneering advancement at its £6 million wash plant, enabling it to operate exclusively on recycled water – a feat believed to be a world first for such a facility.
The wash plant, located at South Bank, is one of the UK's largest
03/06/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by IM Properties (IMP) to commence construction work at Towcester Park, a significant new £200 million employment park development.
The project is anticipated to create 1,500 jobs upon full occupation and will also include a £100,000 community fund dedica
03/06/2025
Manchester City Council is to enter into a landmark joint venture with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) to deliver hundreds of genuinely affordable homes as part of a major plan to build more than 1,600 new properties across the city.
GMPF has been selected through a competitive procureme
03/06/2025
Network Rail has initiated a new national recruitment drive specifically targeting maintenance roles across its operations.
The campaign is open to entry-level candidates, with positions available from Operative and Technician through to Team Leader.
Maintenance specialists play a crucial role in
03/06/2025
Galliford Try has been recognised as the leading employer for both graduates and apprentices in the construction and civil engineering sectors by TheJobCrowd, the UK's only league table for graduate and apprentice employers based on employee feedback.
In a double accolade for the Group, Galliford T
02/06/2025
Construction of Oasis Academy Daventry Road in South Bristol has reached a significant milestone with a topping out ceremony, as Wates celebrates the installation of the final steel beam on the new school building.
The 900-place secondary school is being delivered in partnership with the Departmen
02/06/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has announced the completion of its work on the new veterinary facilities at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston.
The project, secured via the NHS Shared Business Services Framework, has created a cutting-edge centre for veterinary and animal science
02/06/2025
Thousands of British military personnel and their families are set to benefit from an additional £1.5 billion in funding aimed at improving accommodation across the UK Armed Forces.
This substantial investment will be formally announced as part of the government's forthcoming Strategic Defence Rev
02/06/2025
The first sections of platform for Britain's new high-speed railway have been installed at HS2's Old Oak Common station in West London.
Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA (BBVS) engineers have commenced placing the platform slabs within the underground station box, which will eventually serve passengers
02/06/2025
Kier's Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks division has been awarded a £20.9 million contract to design, construct, and commission significant upgrades at the Worcester Sewage Treatment Works on behalf of Severn Trent Water.
The project is designed to increase the plant's capacity, reduce storm
02/06/2025
Eight prominent professional bodies within the built environment sector have reaffirmed their collective dedication to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) by signing a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement extends the work of the B.E. Inclusive group, building
