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29/08/2025
Ipswich-based construction consultancy Castons Artelia has been shortlisted in the New Build Project of the Year category at the Healthcare Estates Awards for its role in delivering the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Newmarket Community Hospital.
Castons Artelia provided project managemen
29/08/2025
McLaren Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for Cardiff's new 16,500-capacity indoor arena, following financial close of the project by Cardiff Council and the consortium comprising Live Nation and Robertson Property. The venue is scheduled to open in 2028.
The announcement marks
29/08/2025
JNJ Building Services Ltd, a West London construction firm, is once again in contention for the WHICH? Trusted Trader of the Month Award after securing a 'Best Community Impact' accolade.
Founded in 2014, JNJ Building Services Ltd has grown into one of West London's most respected family-run constr
29/08/2025
Network Rail Wales and Borders is scheduled to undertake critical railway engineering works along the line connecting Hereford, Newport, and Shrewsbury.
The works are scheduled from Saturday, September 6, to Monday, September 8, with a second phase on the weekend of September 13–14.
The programme
29/08/2025
Elan Homes is seeking land in Lancashire suitable for residential development.
The homebuilder entered the Lancashire market in 2021 and has since completed successful schemes in Broughton, Goosnargh, Warton and Wrea Green. Current projects include larger developments at Redwood Gardens in Marton M
29/08/2025
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has issued a warning to construction workers about the dangers of sun exposure following a melanoma diagnosis in one of its members.
Robert Jones, Director of Cartref Building Restoration Services Limited in Newport, Shropshire, was diagnosed with malignant m
29/08/2025
A new ready-mixed concrete plant has been opened in Abergele, north Wales, by Heidelberg Materials.
The concrete plant, which serves to increase the company's footprint in the region, is capable of meeting the demands of major construction projects and is equally equipped to supply ready-mixed conc
29/08/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction South, working in partnership with local social enterprise Karuna Action, has established its first Community Quad at Karuna Coffee House in Aldershot.
The company typically provides a dedicated site cabin to act as a Knowledge or Community Quad when delivering major pro
28/08/2025
Real estate finance specialists SHC Capital has secured funding for a £105 million residential development that will deliver 370 new homes next to Edinburgh's BioQuarter.
The site, which is part of the Edmonstone Estate, has been acquired by responsible property investor Hunter REIM.
Planning per
28/08/2025
Network Rail has appointed a preferred alliance of contractors for the Midlands Rail Hub, one of the largest railway upgrades in the region.
The alliance, comprising VolkerRail, Laing O'Rourke, AtkinsRéalis, Siemens Mobility, and Network Rail, will lead the design, development, and construction ph
28/08/2025
Balfour Beatty has secured a £47 million contract to deliver new flood and coastal defences near Benacre, south of Kessingland in Suffolk.
The contract, awarded by the Waveney, Lower Yare & Lothingland Internal Drainage Board through the
28/08/2025
EE Smith Contracts, one of the UK's leading fit-out and joinery specialists, has secured a contract worth more than £60 million for the envelope and full fit-out of the 52 Avenue Road development near Regent's Park, London.
The scheme, being developed by Domvs London in partnership with Select Grou
28/08/2025
London Business School has appointed GRAHAM's Interior Fit-Out division as the main contractor for a major refurbishment at the facility.
The project will upgrade six upper floors to create open-plan office space and a ground floor amenity area including a new reception, lounge, dining, and meetin
28/08/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed a new £5 million, two-storey facility at the Fordway Centre short stay school in Stanwell, Surrey.
The project was procured through the Southern Construction Framework (SCF) on behalf of Surrey County Council (SCC) and delivered by Morgan Sindall’s Souther
28/08/2025
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has concluded its 2025 agricultural show season, using the events as a platform to engage with the rural community on key infrastructure and safety matters.
The company's tour took it from Wales to Scotland, where it had a notable presence at The Royal Highland Show.
A c
28/08/2025
Uxbridge-based construction firm Galliford Try has announced the appointment of Thomas Faulkner to its Executive Board, effective 15 September 2025.
Thomas will succeed Mark Baxter, Executive Board member and Divisional Managing Director of Specialist Services, in a phased transition. Mark will sup
27/08/2025
Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) is delivering 98 new affordable homes across three sites in the Manor area of Sheffield as part of the city's ongoing regeneration programme.
The development includes a mix of homes for affordable rent and shared ownership.
At Corker Bottoms, just off Harborough Ro
27/08/2025
Network Rail has completed a £43 million upgrade programme on the West Coast Main Line across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
The work included improvements to bridges, tracks, overhead lines and lineside structures along a 50-mile stretch, which was closed for 21 days to allow the
27/08/2025
UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, the UK's largest built environment event, returns to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) from 30 September – 2 October for its tenth anniversary show.
The event, themed 'where decisions are made', will feature CPD-accredited talks, live demonstrations, prod
27/08/2025
The entire roofing and cladding supply chain has been invited by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to join an AI-powered Skills Forum on Thursday, 25 September, from 2pm to 3pm.
The event is delivered in partnership with the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), t
27/08/2025
McLaughlin & Harvey, in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council (NLC), has delivered its 2025 Summer Placement Programme, providing students with practical experience across the construction industry.
The programme is part of McLaughlin & Harvey's ongoing commitment to developing future talent.
27/08/2025
Leading UK foundation engineering company Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) has delivered piling works for Taylor Wimpey on the latest phase of its major Drakelow Park residential development in Burton-on-Trent.
Following the successful delivery of piling and foundation solutions for Vistry Group over
27/08/2025
Farrans has partnered with Durham Works on the Project Pipeline: County Durham and Tees Valley scheme, using the project to inspire local young people to consider careers in construction and civil engineering.
Farrans is delivering 34 kilometres of new 800mm diameter pipeline between Lartington Wat
27/08/2025
Costain has strengthened its water leadership team to build on its success in the sector and support further infrastructure opportunities.
Matt Bateman joins as Water Sector Director, responsible for driving Costain's growth in key markets and delivering reliable, high-quality infrastructure progra
26/08/2025
Sisk has been appointed as the main contractor for the latest development phase at Center Parcs Longford Forest, with construction already under way.
The project is valued at €50 million and will increase the resort's capacity to approximately 3,500 guests per break.
Sisk, which completed the ini
26/08/2025
McLaren Construction Midlands and North has completed the first phase of a landmark £100 million student accommodation scheme in Coventry, located next to the University of Warwick.
The project, developed by Topland Group and McLaren Property, has delivered 572 beds for the upcoming 2025/26 academ
26/08/2025
GTAccess Training, a long-standing CITB-approved training organisation, is pleased to announce a significant funding opportunity for CITB-registered employers.
As part of the CITB's Employer Network initiative, GTAccess Training can now offer 70% funding across its entire course portfolio, effecti
26/08/2025
A site manager at Bellway's Radley Reach development in Abingdon has won a prestigious national award.
Project Manager Stefan Codreanu has secured a Quality Award in the National House Building Council's (NHBC) annual Pride in the Job awards for the second year in a row.
The Pride in the Job awar
26/08/2025
Lands Improvement, a strategic land development company, has acquired a 551-acre freehold site at Dunton Hills, Essex, to deliver a 3,700-home community.
The acquisition also includes an Option Agreement for a further 6.47 acres.
The site has an adopted Local Plan allocation and a resolution to g
26/08/2025
Winvic Construction has started work on the Carholme Road and A46/A57 roundabout scheme in Lincoln, a £1.9 million project that marks its fourth commission under the Lincolnshire County Council Highways Framework.
The project, which began in July and is scheduled for completion in November 2025, i
26/08/2025
Breedon Group plc has completed a £3.5 million upgrade to its Longwater Asphalt Plant near Norwich.
The project is part of the company's ongoing modernisation programme and is designed to strengthen its operations in East Anglia.
The upgrade has increased the plant's capacity, allowing it to hold
26/08/2025
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is calling for expressions of interest from professionals and employers for two new pathways to RICS membership.
These new routes, in Residential Retrofit Surveying and Sustainability Advisory, are being developed to reflect the expanding role of
26/08/2025
GTAccess is proud to announce the successful installation of our 3rd solar power system at its Stoke depot, delivered in partnership with M J Wallace Electrical Contracting.
This marks a significant milestone in our long-term commitment to improving energy efficiency and reducing our environmental
22/08/2025
GRAHAM has been appointed by Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) to deliver a £49.6 million critical infrastructure framework at the Low-Level Waste Repository in Cumbria.
The four-year Integrated Site Works Framework (ISWF) contract will cover a wide range of site infrastructure and operational support p
22/08/2025
Galliford Try has been awarded a contract by the Department for Education (DfE) to redevelop Benton Park Primary School in North Tyneside.
The project will deliver a new, two-storey building designed to be Net Zero Carbon in Operation. Sustainability is at the heart of the development, which featur
22/08/2025
Kier has been appointed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to carry out vital repair work on a critical flood asset near Newport, safeguarding the local community as well as surrounding wetland and intertidal habitats.
The £620,000 project, awarded through the Pagabo Civil Engineering & Infrastructur
22/08/2025
United Utilities has signed a landmark agreement to refurbish the Haweswater Aqueduct, a crucial pipeline supplying water from Cumbria to 2.5 million customers in Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
The original 110km aqueduct, approaching its 70th anniversary, was a major engineering feat when it w
22/08/2025
A specialist HS2 engineering team has successfully moved a 112-metre-long, 1,631-tonne steel structure over Lawley Middleway, part of Birmingham's ring road, four days ahead of schedule.
The operation was delivered by HS2's main works contractor in the West Midlands, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), alo
22/08/2025
Network Rail Wales and Borders will be undertaking essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport, and Shrewsbury on the weekends of 6 - 8 September and 13 - 14 September.
The works are designed to ensure the railway continues to operate safely and efficien
22/08/2025
For optimal performance and longevity, commercial refrigeration systems should be serviced at least once a year. However, for units under heavy use, bi-annual or quarterly servicing is advisable. Regular maintenance not only ensures efficient operation but also helps answer the question of h
22/08/2025
Buckinghamshire Council, in partnership with Homes England and Fairhive Homes, has launched a new housing scheme in Aylesbury aimed at helping former rough sleepers transition into permanent, settled homes.
The initiative features seven fully furnished, self-contained one-bedroom homes designed to
21/08/2025
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a contract by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to build a new English-medium primary school in Glyn-coch, South Wales.
The new school will be built to Passivhaus standards and operate as net zero, surpassing current Welsh Government targets for reductions in
21/08/2025
Holcim UK has installed solar panels at its Moorcroft Quarry in Plymouth as part of its drive to increase renewable energy use across its operations.
A total of 208 roof-mounted panels have been fitted on the quarry’s workshops, generating more than 76,000 KWh of power annually. This will meet arou
21/08/2025
National Grid has awarded £12 billion worth of agreements under its High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) civil works supply chain framework, marking the final stage of its £59 billion supply chain framework awards.
The move underlines National Grid's commitment to delivering the infrastructure needed
21/08/2025
Avant Homes has acquired a nine-acre site in Sutton-in-Ashfield and secured planning permission to build an £22.8 million residential scheme.
The development, named Silverhill Edge and located off Fisher Close, will deliver 84 new homes. The site will feature a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-b
21/08/2025
Panattoni has announced plans for two major new logistics developments in the East Midlands, representing a combined investment of more than £200 million.
The first site, west of Northampton, covers around 80 acres and recently secured hybrid planning consent at appeal. The scheme will deliver clos
21/08/2025
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a landmark £340 million investment in its food supply chain as it pushes forward with its strategy to "reshape for growth".
The multi-year investment will fund the creation of a fully automated National Distribution Centre (NDC) at Daventry International Rail Freight Te
21/08/2025
Laing O'Rourke has moved into the main construction phase of work to deliver new prison places at HMP Humber and HMP Ranby as part of the Ministry of Justice's Small Secure Houseblocks (SSHB) Alliance.
Each project will provide 120 additional prison places. At HMP Ranby, the development will also i
21/08/2025
Emergency repairs are underway on the West Coast Main Line after signalling cables were deliberately cut near Wigan, causing widespread disruption to train services across the North West, Scotland and London Euston.
Network Rail engineers discovered that cables carrying vital information for the sa
20/08/2025
Engineering consultancy Perega has successfully converted its former Epsom Road office into a modern nursery facility, which is due to open in September 2025.
The project began in November 2024 and required innovative structural solutions to adapt the historic load-bearing masonry building, which h
20/08/2025
Construction firm Farrans has been appointed to deliver a £59 million transport project linking Paisley town centre with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) and Glasgow Airport.
The major infrastructure scheme, led by Renfrewshire Council, will include a new road bridge
20/08/2025
Blenheim Palace has launched a seven-week conservation programme to restore its 18th century Clock Tower, located at the entrance to the World Heritage Site's Great Courtyard.
The project is being carried out by the Palace's Built Heritage and Collections teams, supported by specialist contractors.
20/08/2025
A new cultural and community hub has officially opened in Blyth town centre as part of the £95 million Energising Blyth regeneration programme.
The Market Pavilion, delivered by Kier on behalf of Northumberland County Council and procured through the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) frame
20/08/2025
Avant Homes has partnered with Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) to construct 82 new homes in Clifton following a £16.7 million agreement with the housing provider.
The deal marks Avant Homes' first collaboration with NCHA and forms part of a package of S106 and Homes England grant-fu
20/08/2025
Passengers in the North-East are being advised to plan ahead as a series of rail improvement works will disrupt journeys over two weekends in September.
Network Rail teams will carry out engineering projects on 13–14 and 20–21 September, requiring the closure of several lines between Newcastle and
20/08/2025
Nearly 40 community-led schemes aimed at reducing the risk of flooding in Oxfordshire will receive grants totalling more than half a million pounds.
Oxfordshire County Council launched its second annual priority action grants earlier this year, attracting over 80 applications from local groups and
20/08/2025
As the UK braces for increasingly extreme summer heat, experts are warning that many of our homes, both old and new, are not designed to cope, leaving millions at risk of dangerous overheating.
Recent heatwaves, with temperatures soaring well above seasonal norms, are no longer rare events. Climate
19/08/2025
Heathrow Airport has appointed McLaren Construction to deliver the redevelopment of its Eastern Business Park, where a 9,481 square metre new logistics scheme will be built as part of the airport's ongoing investment plan.
The 1.6-hectare site will be transformed into four warehouse buildings, each
19/08/2025
Henry Boot has completed a successful trial of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel at its plant hire business, Banner Plant, as part of its commitment to improving fuel resilience and achieving net zero carbon by 2030.
The land promotion, property development, construction and homebuilding group
19/08/2025
Havering Council and Wates Residential have marked the start of phase two of their 12 Estates Regeneration Programme with a councillors' site visit to Chippenham Road in Harold Hill.
The demolition of empty buildings at the site has begun, paving the way for 138 new one- to four-bedroom homes. The
19/08/2025
High Street in Whitchurch is set to undergo resurfacing from Monday 1 to Friday 5 September as part of Shropshire Council’s ongoing road improvement programme. A small section of Green End will also be resurfaced during the works.
Both roads will be closed daily between 9.30am and 4pm while the wor
19/08/2025
With pay growth falling, employer costs rising, and a deepening labour crisis, the construction industry faces mounting pressure just as national delivery targets accelerate.
"You Can’t Build 1.5 Million Homes Without a Workforce"
Why rising costs, weak wage growth, and labour shortages could s
19/08/2025
Engineers have completed a series of significant railway upgrades between Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds after seven consecutive weekends of work as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
The programme, which finished on Sunday (August 17), saw major structural improv
19/08/2025
Large floor tiles have earned a top position in contemporary design with new sleek and expansive look.
Large size tiles usually start at 60x60cm and are going up to 120x120cm. Other popular sizes include 60x120cm, 60x90cm, 90x90cm and 100x100cm. In this article will have a look at these specific t
19/08/2025
Planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of Hampton Dene Primary School on Church Road, Hereford, paving the way for modern, inclusive, and sustainable education facilities for the local community.
The approved scheme includes the addition of two new classrooms designed to enhance
18/08/2025
Mace has been appointed by Hertshten Properties as construction partner for the development of 85 Gracechurch Street, a 30-storey mixed-use tower set to transform the heart of the City of London.
Located within the Leadenhall Conservation Area and adjacent to the Grade II Listed Leadenhall Market,
18/08/2025
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge has been successfully lifted into position in east London, marking a major milestone for the redevelopment of the Bridgewater Triangle site.
The Bridgewater Triangle Bridge, designed by award-winning architects William Matthews Associates, was installed on 1 August
18/08/2025
Housebuilder The Hill Group and not-for-profit housing association Peabody have agreed a deal with Sainsbury's to become the first anchor tenant at Dagenham Green, marking a major milestone in the delivery of this significant East London mixed-use regeneration project.
The new Sainsbury's convenien
18/08/2025
Bennett Construction has been appointed by Diageo to deliver the 'Guinness at Old Brewer's Yard', a new microbrewery and culture hub at Old Brewer's Yard in the centre of Covent Garden, London.
The £73 million investment builds on the success of the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and the opening of
18/08/2025
Network Rail has finished a programme of vital stabilisation work at Little Haywood cutting, a section of railway within the Shugborough Estate and the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), safeguarding the line for both passengers and freight.
The project, delivered in partnersh
18/08/2025
Refurbishment works have officially begun at Port Talbot’s Princess Royal Theatre, marking the start of a £16.9 million project to transform the 40-year-old venue into a modern cultural hub for the town.
Appointed via the South West Wales framework, Morgan Sindall Construction is leading the restor
18/08/2025
Award-winning Scottish principal contractor, Procast Group, has won a significant lot on a £980 million national retrofit framework. The Hamilton-based firm has been awarded Lot 13 on the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Net Zero Housing Retrofit Framework Agreement.
The work will see the comp
18/08/2025
Stockport's town centre transformation has taken a major step forward after planning permission was granted for Stockport 8, a new £350 million walkable and sustainable neighbourhood.
The eight-acre site, which sits on land either side of King Street West and next to the town’s historic railway via
15/08/2025
Oxford United's proposed 16,000-capacity stadium has moved a step closer to reality after Cherwell District Council granted planning permission for the project.
The new venue, planned for land north of Oxford, is intended to provide the club with a permanent home and serve as a hub for the wider co
15/08/2025
HS2 has completed a 749-metre realignment of the River Cole near Coleshill, the largest natural river enhancement undertaken on the high-speed rail project.
The re-naturalisation scheme has introduced new meandering bends and improved riverbank habitats to boost biodiversity, forming part of HS2’s
15/08/2025
Trafford Council has lodged a planning application to build 53 new homes on the Lacy Street car park and the site of the former Royal Mail sorting office and probation centre in Stretford.
The residential scheme, located opposite Stretford Mall, would deliver 25 per cent affordable housing and aims
15/08/2025
Network Rail Wales and Borders will carry out significant refurbishment work on Coedtrehen Bridge, near Maesteg Road, over the August bank holiday weekend.
The project, running from 10pm on Friday 22 August until 5pm on Monday 25 August, will involve strengthening, painting and resurfacing the stru
15/08/2025
Mac's Truck Sales is celebrating the launch of the new FASSI TECHNO F905/F1050 cranes with an Open Day and Crane Operator Challenge at their large facility in Huddersfield.
Featuring 3 thrilling qualifying challenges and one grand final for the UK's best crane truck operators to take on, the even
15/08/2025
More than 25,000 tonnes of material have been used to safely backfill the basement structure of the demolished turbine hall at the Dungeness A nuclear site in Kent.
The turbine hall, built in 1965, once stood 26 metres above ground and housed four turbogenerators that converted nuclear heat into el
14/08/2025
Plans have been lodged for a new housing development that would see 67 properties built off Liverpool Road in Whitchurch.
The scheme, proposed by Persimmon Homes West Midlands, includes a mix of one, two and three-bedroom homes, ranging from maisonettes and terraced houses to semi-detached and deta
14/08/2025
Centrica plc has acquired a 50% stake in the Isle of Grain liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal as part of a £1.5 billion deal with Energy Capital Partners LLP (ECP) to purchase the facility from National Grid.
The transaction, which includes around £1.1 billion of new non-recourse project finance
14/08/2025
By Alex Hill, Managing Director at Whitecode Consulting.
Following the tragic events at Grenfell Tower in 2017 and Dame Judith Hackett’s subsequent inquiry, the Building Safety Act (BSA) was introduced across England and Wales in 2023.
Through this, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) was establi
14/08/2025
Roker Pier has fully reopened to residents and visitors after a £236,000 restoration project to repair severe damage caused by Storm Babet in October 2023.
The pier and its popular tunnel tours are now available again, weather permitting.
Work began at the end of April, with favourable weather an
14/08/2025
Thousands of young people in the West Midlands are set to benefit from new training opportunities in construction following a fresh government funding announcement.
Dudley College of Technology has been named one of ten National Centres for Technical Excellence for Construction (CTEC), tasked with
14/08/2025
ITM Power has signed a supply agreement and binding heads of terms for a long-term services agreement with MorGen Energy for the 20MW West Wales Hydrogen project in Milford Haven.
The development is part of the UK Government's Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1) programme and is seen as a key miles
14/08/2025
A groundbreaking partnership between AmcoGiffen and Safety Shield Global has led to the launch of an AI-driven safety solution aimed at dramatically reducing workplace accidents.
The new S.T.R.E.A.M app — short for Site Team Reporting and Emergency Accident Management — uses advanced Human Form Rec
14/08/2025
Rotherham Council is joining forces with local developer Keystone Yorkshire Ltd to deliver the second project under its Small Sites Homebuilder Initiative.
Launched in 2023, the initiative is designed to help small and medium-sized developers in the borough unlock land for new, high-quality, afford
14/08/2025
Abergavenny railway station has marked a major milestone in accessibility with the opening of its first-ever step-free footbridge, providing easier movement between platforms for all passengers.
Installed by Network Rail in partnership with Centregreat, the new structure is the UK’s first covered v
13/08/2025
Kier has landed its first contract with Southern Water, securing a £15.8 million Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) role on two major wastewater schemes aimed at protecting the environment and supporting future growth.
Awarded under Southern Water's Strategic Delivery Partner Framework for Asset Ma
13/08/2025
Kirklees Council has been granted planning permission for a new, purpose-built special school in Almondbury, Huddersfield, set to replace the existing Woodley School and College.
The facility will offer 180 places for children and young people aged 5 to 19 with complex autism, including a dedicated
13/08/2025
A new bridge linking New Islington Green to the marina has been completed, replacing an old Grade II lock bridge that posed challenges for pedestrians and blocked access for cyclists.
The project, delivered after several months of improvement works, creates a permanent and accessible crossing, addr
13/08/2025
Galliford Try's Building London and South East Commercial division has completed the first phase of Build-to-Rent (BTR) homes at Brent Cross Town, the £8 billion, 180-acre park town being developed by Related Argent and Barnet Council.
The milestone builds on Galliford Try's partnership with Relate
13/08/2025
Cardiff Council has approved the next stage of The Parish housing scheme in Capel Llanilltern, paving the way for 167 new homes and the delivery of key community facilities.
Developer Persimmon Homes East Wales will build a mix of one-bedroom flats to four-bedroom houses in Phases 4B and 5A of the
13/08/2025
Leading structural glass experts Ion Glass have announced the appointment of Neil Charles in the role as Project Manager, from the beginning of August.
"We are delighted to welcome Neil to the team," said Peter Hazeldean, MD of Ion Glass. "His appointment reinforces our commitment to the further g
13/08/2025
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has been granted planning permission for a 132-home scheme in Gobowen, with construction due to begin in the coming weeks.
The development, named Penson Grange, will feature a mix of two to five-bedroom properties designed to meet local housing needs. Each home will be
13/08/2025
Major components of a replacement railway bridge carrying the West Coast Main Line over the M6 have begun arriving ahead of a full rebuild scheduled for January 2026.
Network Rail is investing £60 million to replace the 60-year-old Clifton bridge near Penrith, which currently operates under weight
13/08/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed its latest project for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with the opening of a new ante-natal clinic at Bradford Royal Infirmary’s (BRI) Women's and Newborn Unit.
The facility officially opened on Tuesday, August 12, offering improved servic
13/08/2025
Kier Property has purchased a four-acre site within Sharston Industrial Estate, South Manchester, with plans to deliver a new Trade City scheme as part of its growing UK industrial portfolio.
Located three miles from Manchester International Airport and 5.5 miles from the city centre, the site offe
12/08/2025
G&H has secured two major mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) maintenance contracts after winning competitive tenders in the construction and property management sectors.
SIG, a leading pan-European supplier of specialist construction and insulation products, has signed a three-year agr
12/08/2025
Kori Construction has announced it will build a new 70-bed care home in Norfolk for leading care home developer Abora Developments.
The facility will be located on land next to Taverham Nursery Centre on Fir Covert Road and will feature a range of high-quality amenities for residents, including a p
12/08/2025
Unite Students has been granted planning permission for a 511-bed scheme in Kennington Lane, Lambeth, set to open for the 2029/30 academic year.
The development, designed by AHMM architects, will offer strong transport links to King's College London, University of the Arts London and London South B
12/08/2025
Knights Brown has been appointed as principal contractor for the Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill Flood Defence Scheme, a £29.4 million project designed to protect Poole town centre from tidal flooding and support long-term regeneration.
The appointment was made under a two-stage design and build contr
12/08/2025
Sheffield City Council has appointed Willmott Dixon to deliver the £14.4 million transformation of Event Central, a major regeneration project that will turn a former retail building on Fargate into a state-of-the-art music venue and collaborative workspace.
The scheme will see extensive structural
12/08/2025
A planning application has been lodged for the partial rebuild of West Wickham Leisure Centre, marking a major step forward in the £22 million redevelopment project.
The proposed designs feature a red brick exterior inspired by the newly reopened West Wickham Library. Plans include a new café, gym,
12/08/2025
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has appointed McLaren Construction to deliver a £100 million retrofit and extension of its 1950s building at 35 Lincoln's Inn Fields, creating a new home for the Firoz Lalji Global Hub.
Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, the project
12/08/2025
Sika, a global leader in construction solutions, has officially opened its new 280,000 sq ft Leeds Distribution Centre in Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds.
The launch event took place on Thursday 17th July 2025 and welcomed local community members, regional stakeholders and invited guests for a celebrator
12/08/2025
As a company that prides itself on sustainability in design and exceeding – not just meeting – industry standards, Whitecode Consulting is delighted to announce it has gained the coveted Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Endorsed Organisation certificate.
The CIBSE Endors
12/08/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction's Southern Home Counties business has delivered two major refurbishment projects for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester.
The works include the completion of a new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit and the
11/08/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has started work on the Royal Parade Bus Improvement Scheme in Plymouth city centre, a major project designed to upgrade public transport infrastructure and improve the pedestrian experience along one of the city’s busiest routes.
Commissioned by Plymouth City Council an
11/08/2025
Dacorum Borough Council has joined forces with award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group to form a new long-term investment partnership aimed at accelerating the delivery of affordable housing and driving significant regeneration across the borough.
The Dacorum Investment Partnership will be an equ
11/08/2025
G F Tomlinson has announced the successful completion of phase one of the multi-million-pound redevelopment of the former Sutton-on-Sea Colonnade and Pleasure Gardens.
The milestone was celebrated with a time capsule burial ceremony involving staff and over 100 pupils from Sutton-on-Sea Community
11/08/2025
Network Rail Wales and Borders will carry out essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport and Shrewsbury over two weekends in September, from Saturday 6 to Monday 8, and again on 13 and 14.
The programme of works is aimed at maintaining safe and efficien
11/08/2025
McLaughlin & Harvey has been named main contractor for the construction of the new Guy's Elective Surgical Centre at the Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital site in London.
The eight-storey facility will house six new theatres, increasing surgical capacity and enabling the Trust to treat more patients in
11/08/2025
VolkerFitzpatrick, working as part of the Southern Renewal Enterprise (SRE) in collaboration with Network Rail, has completed a 10-week programme of essential repairs to the 175-year-old Blackheath Tunnel bridge.
The work took place between Charlton and Blackheath stations to address long-standing
11/08/2025
A specialist HS2 engineering team is preparing to move a 112-metre-long, 1,631-tonne steel structure over Lawley Middleway, part of Birmingham's ring road, this August.
The operation will be delivered by HS2's main works contractor in the Midlands, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), alongside bridge move
11/08/2025
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Unforeseen ground conditions pose a serious risk to developments. In order to mitigate this, best practice is to undertake a Phase 1 Investigation (Desk Study) the outputs of which comprise a preliminary environmental and geotechnical risk assessment and preliminary conceptual si
11/08/2025
Construction of the new Seaview Colonnade in Sutton-on-Sea has been completed, marking a major milestone in East Lindsey District Council’s (ELDC) east coast regeneration plans.
Designed by architectural practice CPMG and built by contractor G F Tomlinson, the landmark pavilion replaces the traditi
11/08/2025
Clegg Construction has expanded its pre-construction team with the appointment of experienced bid writer Chloe Lawless.
Lawless, who joins from a specialist bid writing consultancy, brings extensive public sector procurement expertise, having supported a wide range of UK clients in securing success
08/08/2025
A significant milestone has been reached in St Helens with the completion of Indurent 420, Omega West, a major 421,249 sq. ft. industrial and logistics development delivered by McLaren Construction Midlands and North.
To celebrate the achievement, stakeholders and project partners gathered on site
08/08/2025
G F Tomlinson has paid tribute to 20 of its longest-serving employees at a special Long Service Awards ceremony, honouring a combined 600 years of dedicated service across the business.
Held at the company's head office in Derby, the event brought together employees from various departments includi
08/08/2025
By Matt Clark, Chief Executive Officer, Cardium Law.
Joint venture partnerships face unique challenges in tough economic times, particularly concerning liquidity and project timelines.
If one party in the JV is potentially facing financial distress, there's a mismatch between his or her desire for
08/08/2025
Ambienta, one of Europe's leading and largest asset managers pioneering investment in environmental sustainability across private and public markets, is pleased to announce that its platform company Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. (Maccaferri or the Group), a global leader in civil and environmental engi
08/08/2025
McLaren Construction Midlands and North has completed Plot 3 of Matrix 49, a major industrial and logistics development in Avonmouth, Bristol, marking a key milestone in the ongoing transformation of the 65-acre site.
Delivered on behalf of Equation Properties, the £21.6 million project covers 13 a
08/08/2025
Lovell and Repton Property Developments marked a major milestone with a special ceremony to celebrate the completion of their award-winning housing project, St Edmund's Park, in Acle.
The event recognised the successful delivery of the 137-home development—the first to be completed under the partne
08/08/2025
Network Rail Wales and Borders has announced significant refurbishment work on Coedtrehen Bridge, located near Maesteg Road, scheduled to take place over the August bank holiday weekend.
The project will run continuously from 10pm on Friday, 22 August, until 5pm on Monday, 25 August. Crews will car
08/08/2025
Advanced Acoustics, a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of acoustic treatment and soundproofing solutions, is proud to announce the launch of a new, comprehensive range of Norseal glass acoustic door seals.
This latest addition is designed to deliver exceptional acoustic performance for glas
07/08/2025
Vistry Group has exchanged contracts to deliver 233 additional homes at its growing Western Gate development in Harpole, near Northampton.
This latest expansion brings the total number of homes either completed or underway at the Norwood Farm site to 1,070 out of a planned 1,900.
The new homes wi
07/08/2025
Kier has officially handed over a major new clinical facility at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital to Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, ahead of its formal opening later this year.
Delivered through the Crown Commercial Services framework, the £150 million development will significan
07/08/2025
A series of resurfacing projects are set to begin over the coming weeks across north and central Manchester, as part of Manchester City Council's ongoing efforts to improve road conditions in response to resident feedback.
The works are part of a wider programme to upgrade key district roads, follo
07/08/2025
Winvic Construction Ltd has unveiled a new purpose-built site office at Walsall College, marking the latest step in its ongoing partnership with the college and reaffirming its commitment to delivering meaningful social value in the community.
The site office, installed by Winvic volunteers and sup
07/08/2025
Construction work is set to begin on 11 August at Lawnswood roundabout, one of north Leeds' busiest junctions, as part of a major scheme aimed at improving road safety and accessibility for all users.
The project, which sits within the Connecting Leeds strategy, will deliver a series of upgrades to
07/08/2025
A Practical Guide for UK Businesses.
Adding an office mezzanine floor is a brilliant way to make better use of your existing space—without the cost and hassle of moving premises. But one of the first que
07/08/2025
The Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads are moving forward with plans to reopen Belgrave Road in Ventnor, which has remained closed since March after a major rockfall caused extensive damage.
The closure followed the collapse of tonnes of debris from an adjacent rockface onto the highway, severe
07/08/2025
Engineered connection specialist, Leviat, has unveiled a significant extension to its range of trusted Halfen Anchor Channels with the introduction of high-performance Lean Duplex stainless steel.
Offering maximum strength, superb corrosion resistance and durability, this transformative solution i
06/08/2025
Work has officially begun on a major new industrial and urban logistics development in Wolverhampton, as Caddick Construction breaks ground at the £28 million Foundry Business Park.
Located on a 15-acre brownfield site off Brook Street in Bilston, the scheme is set to transform a long-vacant plot i
06/08/2025
Plans for a major new housing development in Trowbridge have cleared a crucial hurdle after Wiltshire Council's Strategic Planning Committee resolved to grant outline planning permission for the Ashton Park scheme.
The decision, made subject to the signing of a Section 106 agreement, paves the way
06/08/2025
A new chapter in supported independent living has begun in Hendon, as Barnet Council officially opened Hester Court, a new 75-home extra care scheme designed to meet the needs of adults requiring on-site support while maintaining their independence.
The scheme was celebrated at a launch event marki
06/08/2025
Engineered connection specialist Leviat is thrilled to return and support Super Trowel 2025, the UK's leading exhibition and bricklaying competition for masonry professionals.
Taking place at Stoneleigh Park in Kenilworth on the 13-14th August, the main event will once again showcase the skill and
06/08/2025
Proteus, one of the UK's fastest growing waterproofing companies, has announced the launch of a new kind of roof system.
It is called Attenu8® and features a patented blue roof system as part of a total package that is set to redefine stormwater management in urban environments, by offering a uniq
06/08/2025
A new Tiny Forest, a dense, tennis court-sized woodland, has been planted at the New River Sports Ground in Haringey, thanks to a partnership between the Tarmac Kier Joint Venture (TKJV), environmental charity Earthwatch Europe, Transport for London (TfL), and Haringey Council.
The project, which s
06/08/2025
Lovell has announced the appointment of Jasmine Hindley as its new Regional Sales Director for Yorkshire and the Humber.
Jasmine brings a wealth of experience to the role, having begun her career as a Sales Management Trainee at Keepmoat, where she progressed to Yorkshire East Sales Manager. She la
06/08/2025
Pupils from Caister Junior School have officially opened a new playpark at the Mulberry Park development, a major new housing site by Persimmon Homes Anglia.
The students had the honour of being the first to explore the playpark’s range of equipment, which includes slides, swings and climbing frame
05/08/2025
Prescient Capital has officially launched construction on the redevelopment of Wellington Plaza, a major office scheme in the heart of Leeds's premier business district.
Main contractor Clegg Construction has been appointed to deliver the transformation, which involves the demolition of the existin
05/08/2025
VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed as the principal contractor for a major new industrial scheme in Biggleswade, commissioned by Tritax Big Box Developments.
The project will deliver over 827,000 sq ft of premium industrial and office space across five new units, reinforcing Biggleswade's role as
05/08/2025
Bouygues UK has been awarded the contract to deliver Cambridge Children's Hospital, a revolutionary new facility that aims to transform the landscape of children's healthcare by integrating physical and mental health services under one roof, while placing research and sustainability at its core.
De
05/08/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are marking major progress in the transformative Net Zero Carbon refurbishment of Pen-y-Dre High School, with full completion scheduled for 2026.
Described as one of Wales's most ambitious school refurbishment projects, the schem
05/08/2025
Stepnell has announced the appointment of Mike Smedley as strategic director, as part of a wider push to expand its specialist construction services.
Bringing more than 30 years of experience with major national contractors, Smedley will operate across all of Stepnell's regions. His most recent rol
05/08/2025
Jemma Ison, Sustainability Manager at Keystone Group.
On our journey to a more sustainable built environment, building product manufacturers must look at both the now and the future role they play. Specifiers need to think about the materials used in buildings and their environmental impact through
05/08/2025
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With a focus on efficiency and precision, they cater to a wide range of construction projects, delivering reliable solutions for both residential and co
05/08/2025
Portable Building Sales has completed the successful delivery of a bespoke 14-module, two-storey office facility for offshore engineering firm Osbit, supporting the company’s rapid expansion at its new manufacturing base at the Port of Blyth.
Osbit, a leader in tailored engineering solutions for th
05/08/2025
Plans to redevelop a deteriorated stretch of shops and housing at 4–16 Filwood Broadway have been granted planning permission, marking a major milestone in the wider 'Transforming Filwood Broadway' regeneration project.
The approved scheme will see the demolition and rebuild of the site to deliver
05/08/2025
Property management specialist Rendall & Rittner has appointed Pam Chang as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), joining the company's Board of Directors.
Pam will play a central role in supporting the business’s continued growth while advancing its financial and client service operations.
With
04/08/2025
Nottingham-based contractor Clegg Construction has been appointed to two key supplier frameworks, a move set to unlock a wider range of opportunities for the business.
The firm has been named an approved supplier on the Constellia Marketplace and has also secured positions on two Dynamic Purchasing
04/08/2025
YTL Developments has received planning approval for the first landmark Grade A office building at Brabazon, marking a major step forward in the transformation of the former Filton Airfield into a thriving new urban district.
The new eight-storey, 123,330 sq ft office building will be a gateway to B
04/08/2025
Galliford Try has welcomed industry leaders to Merrist Wood College in Guildford for the latest Department for Education (DfE) Health, Safety and Quality Forum, reinforcing its commitment to collaboration and best practice in construction health, safety, and excellence.
Held on-site at Galliford Tr
04/08/2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has officially handed over the £32 million Walsall Waste Transfer Station and Household Recycling Centre to Walsall Council, marking a significant step forward in the borough’s waste management strategy.
The large-scale facility, located on Middlemore Lane on the site of
04/08/2025
The Pickstock Group has announced plans to transform the long-vacant Bill House site on Soho Hill into a vibrant mixed-use community, following years of neglect, fire damage and antisocial behaviour.
The 2.5-acre site, which has sat unused in recent years, is now at the centre of ambitious redevelo
04/08/2025
Three new replacement footbridges are now fully open to the public at Armley Gyratory, marking a major milestone in a £41.96 million scheme to improve pedestrian and cyclist routes through one of Leeds' busiest junctions.
The new footbridges span Wellington Road (A58), Spence Lane, and Gelderd Road
04/08/2025
Horsham District Council has granted planning permission to Wates Developments for a new residential scheme comprising 79 net zero carbon ready homes on a 10-acre site north of Marringdean Road.
The development, which includes 28 affordable homes available through affordable rent and shared ownersh
04/08/2025
G F Tomlinson has honoured 20 of its longest-serving employees at a special Long Service Awards ceremony, celebrating more than 600 years of collective service and commitment across the business.
The event took place at the company's head office in Derby and recognised team members from a wide rang
04/08/2025
Vistry Group has announced plans to build 218 new homes in Knottingley, near Pontefract, as part of a major regeneration project on Womersley Road.
The site, located on the southern edge of the town and bordered by the M62 motorway, a railway line, and a manufacturing facility, will see a diverse m
04/08/2025
London is a place of history, architecture and modern trends.The process of selecting right tiles for the project it is very important for the whole character of the property. From Victorian townhouses to contemporary flats and apartments, Londoners have very specific taste and style regarding colou
01/08/2025
Heathrow Airport has submitted its proposals for a third runway, promising to deliver a 100% privately funded expansion that could be operational within a decade.
The plan, which Heathrow describes as "shovel-ready", aims to support the UK's economic growth and secure its position as a leading glo
01/08/2025
Construction firm Glencar has been appointed by Franco-British real estate developer BARJANE to build a state-of-the-art industrial and logistics facility at Central Park, Rugby.
The new development, known as Rugby 106, will occupy a five-acre site formerly home to a 45,000 sq ft office and worksho
01/08/2025
National Grid has unveiled a major new initiative to overhaul how it works with suppliers, aiming to fast-track the delivery of £8 billion in substation infrastructure across England and Wales and strengthen the UK’s clean energy transition.
The initiative, known as the Electricity Transmission Par
01/08/2025
McLaren Construction Midlands and North has completed Plot 3 of Matrix 49, a major industrial and logistics scheme transforming a 65-acre site in Avonmouth into a strategic regional hub.
Delivered for developer Equation Properties, the £21.6 million phase includes a 219,660 sq ft warehouse and 11,3
01/08/2025
Phil Brickell MP has voiced his support for fairer procurement practices and a more resilient UK steel sector following a visit to BD Structures, a leading steelwork contractor based in Westhoughton, Lancashire.
During the visit, Mr Brickell toured the company's fabrication facility, gaining first-
01/08/2025
Construction firm Stepnell has been appointed to deliver a new Main Operating Base (MOB) for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), with completion expected this autumn.
The state-of-the-art facility, being developed by healthcare construction specialists from Stepnell's
01/08/2025
Construction has officially begun on Infinity Labs, a landmark £16 million development at Southampton Science Park that promises to accelerate scientific discovery and drive economic growth across the South Central region.
The ground-breaking ceremony marked a major milestone for the Park’s flagshi
01/08/2025
Keltbray has announced a key leadership change, confirming that CEO Vince Corrigan will step down at the end of November 2025 as he prepares for retirement, following a decade of service to the company.
Corrigan joined Keltbray in 2015 as a Director and was instrumental in the company’s growth and
01/08/2025
Manchester City Council's housing company, This City, has reached a major milestone with the completion of its first development, No. 1 Ancoats Green, delivering 129 low-carbon homes in the heart of the city.
The landmark scheme, built on council-owned brownfield land, includes 119 apartments and 1
01/08/2025
A new 139-home development in Watchet will bring a wide range of community benefits, including affordable homes, green spaces, and over £750,000 in local investment, homebuilder Edenstone has announced.
Work is set to begin shortly at Underwood Gardens, located on land south of Doniford Road and No
