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19/10/2026
Construction company Stepnell has completed a £5.5 million refurbishment and extension at Leicester Diabetes Centre at Leicester General Hospital, enhancing facilities at one of the UK’s leading clinical research centres for diabetes.
The project, delivered for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS
19/10/2026
Nottingham City Council has outlined more than £11.6m of proposed works to the city’s historic Council House as part of a wider £19m programme to build back Nottingham, address priority repairs and protect its operational buildings.
The package for the landmark building, which has anchored civic li
19/10/2026
A £1.8 million education project at Pearl Hyde Primary School in Coventry has been completed, delivering new learning and support facilities designed to meet the needs of pupils and staff.
The project was delivered by construction company G F Tomlinson on behalf of Coventry City Council, in partner
19/10/2026
Oldham's restored former Old Library, now the J.R. Clynes Building, has secured two prizes at the 2026 British Construction and Infrastructure Awards, taking both the Cultural and Leisure Project Award and the Retrofit and Reuse Project Award.
Delivered for Oldham Council by Tilbury Douglas, the re
19/10/2026
Knowsley Council has finished one of its most extensive lighting upgrades in recent years, replacing more than 18,000 street lights with modern, energy‑efficient LEDs in partnership with infrastructure services provider Enerveo.
The scheme covered every ward in the borough and also included i
19/10/2026
Reinforcement steel is fundamental to many concrete structures, from domestic foundations and ground beams to large commercial and civil engineering works. However, ordering suitable reinforcement involves more than choosing a bar diameter. Contractors and project teams need to consider approved str
19/10/2026
Oldham Council has secured £1 million to carry out essential works on the Grade II-listed Prudential building, ensuring the landmark is protected while plans for its long-term future are developed.
The funding comes from the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, administered by Historic England and financ
19/10/2026
Design Kitchen Extraction and Ductwork with Cleaning Access in Mind.
Cleaning access should be considered while a commercial kitchen’s extraction layout is still being developed. Contractors need to coordinate duct routes with ceilings, structural elements, electrical services and fixed equipment,
19/10/2026
Sheffield City Council is considering a major energy-efficiency programme that could upgrade around 9,850 council homes by April 2030.
The proposals will be discussed by the Housing Policy Committee on Thursday 22 October.
If fully delivered, the scheme is expected to cut tenants’ fuel costs by a
19/10/2026
East Cambridgeshire District Council will oppose plans for two large wind farms at Mepal and Shippea Hill, citing risks to agricultural land, food security, the landscape and biodiversity.
A motion passed by the Council on Thursday (15 October) acknowledges the importance of renewable and low‑
19/10/2026
Royton Library will reopen at a temporary venue from Monday 19 October, enabling residents to continue accessing book lending services while essential works take place.
The interim service will operate from Downey House on Church Street, Royton, OL2 5JS — the historic former home of the Cooper fami
19/10/2026
Resurfacing works will take place on Charlotte Road, Llandudno, between Conway Road and the mini-roundabout from Monday 19 October to Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Contractors will be on site overnight from 6pm to 2am. The affected section will be closed during these hours and will reopen between 2am
16/10/2026
Transport for Greater Manchester has appointed Kier to design a major upgrade of the Heaton Park Metrolink stop in Prestwich, focusing on accessibility and a better customer experience as part of the Metrolink Stop Improvements Programme.
Kier will lead the design phase, with plans for enhanced ste
16/10/2026
Construction of a new leisure centre in Diss is set to begin after the project secured full planning consent.
The scheme will deliver up-to-date fitness facilities, a multi-use community room, soft play and a café, alongside an outdoor plaza and seating that take advantage of views across the Mere
16/10/2026
Historic England has awarded a major grant from its Heritage at Risk Capital Fund to advance the regeneration of the Grade II-listed Sommerfeld & Thomas Warehouse in King's Lynn.
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has secured £902,227 in national investment which, alongside £250,0
16/10/2026
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has purchased 26 biodiversity units from Leeds City Council to finance ecological improvements at Barnbow Woods and Barnbow Hall Woods.
The scheme will deliver 8.32 hectares of long-term woodland habitat enhancement – roughly the size of 11 football pitches – c
16/10/2026
Speller Metcalfe has kicked off the main construction phase at move Partington, with drainage and foundation works now progressing after demolition, on a project supported by £18.3 million in Levelling Up funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and £2 million from Spor
16/10/2026
A planning application has been filed for a new leisure development on land adjoining Bootle Golf Course, marking a further step towards the area’s regeneration.
The submission advances Sefton Council’s partnership with Lumira Group, announced earlier this year, which aims to draw around £20 millio
16/10/2026
United Utilities has completed a key stage in its programme to cut flood risk in Eccles.
Over the summer, teams installed an additional sewer along Peel Green Road to help protect nearby homes and businesses during heavy rainfall.
The new pipe has now been connected to the existing network and is
16/10/2026
A key phase of works to upgrade movement between Calderdale communities in Elland and West Vale has been achieved, with piling for the scheme now finished.
Esh Construction started on site earlier this year after planning permission was granted in November 2024. Once complete, the Elland Access Pac
16/10/2026
Developer contributions approved by Braintree District Council will fund extra social rent and shared ownership properties at Tye Green, ensuring the entire scheme is affordable.
More than £1 million of Section 106 funding is being used to increase the amount of affordable housing at land east of B
16/10/2026
Fresh funding has been secured from Historic England to advance the next stage of restoration at the former Prescot Picture Palace.
The support will enable further improvements to the Grade II-listed building on Kemble Street, which was once among the country’s earliest cinema and variety venues.
15/10/2026
A new lace-inspired bridge connecting Long Eaton town centre with West Park has officially opened following a £4.2m redevelopment project delivered by contractor Stepnell.
The new crossing replaces a 113-year-old footbridge over the Erewash Canal, providing an improved route for pedestrians and cyc
15/10/2026
Construction of the first tower at Coventry’s City Centre South regeneration project is now underway, marking a major milestone in plans to transform the city centre.
Developer The Hill Group has reached the stage following the completion of demolition and extensive groundworks across the site, wit
15/10/2026
A new 419-studio student accommodation development in central Beeston has officially opened, with English rugby legend Mike Tindall joining project partners and local representatives to mark the completion of the scheme.
Beckton House, located on Station Road, has been developed by Cassidy Group Lt
15/10/2026
Speller Metcalfe has broken ground on a £16.6m town-centre hub to support innovation and high-value growth in Redditch, backed by the Government’s Towns Fund and scheduled to open in Spring 2028.
Work is now under way on the Redditch Innovation Centre, a key scheme designed to stimulate enterprise
15/10/2026
North Yorkshire Council is supporting Broadacres Housing Association to deliver the schemes, which span two sites near the coast and north of York.
The premium funding has helped get the projects off the ground alongside substantial investment from Broadacres and Homes England.
North Yorkshire Cou
15/10/2026
Galliford Try has commenced construction of the new Forestdale Primary School in Birmingham, marking the milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony delivered through the Constructing West Midlands Framework.
Representatives from Forestdale Primary School, Acivico Group, Constructing West Midlands, Bi
15/10/2026
Oxfordshire County Council has unveiled proposals for a new household waste recycling centre (HWRC) in Bicester by 2030, replacing the ageing Ardley facility, subject to consultation and planning approval.
The council is drawing up plans for a modern HWRC beside the Bicester Park and Ride site, aim
15/10/2026
Proposals to recognise construction workers' existing skills could remove unnecessary barriers to career progression, but effective implementation will be essential to maintaining industry confidence, according to Essential Site Skills.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a
15/10/2026
Work on Lowestoft's Cultural Quarter is due to restart after updated proposals won approval on Tuesday 13 October.
East Suffolk Council's Planning Committee North has granted consent, marking a major step forward for the scheme. The development aims to reinvigorate the area by creating a lively des
15/10/2026
Work has begun on a pivotal phase of Hartlepool's £18.5 million Screen Industries Production Village, moving the town closer to becoming a major hub for film, television and digital production.
The launch of public realm improvements on Scarborough Street signals a key milestone for the transformat
15/10/2026
Passengers are being urged to plan ahead over the festive period while Network Rail delivers a substantial package of upgrades designed to cut faults and improve long‑term reliability on the East Coast Main Line.
Engineers will replace 11 switches and crossings units at Marshgate Junction, on
15/10/2026
Dryslwyn Community Shop has become the first project to benefit from Carmarthenshire's Community Renewable Energy Grant, as strong demand fully commits the capital fund while free energy audits remain available.
Carmarthenshire County Council has approved the inaugural award from its Community Rene
15/10/2026
The Bell Tools team has a deep understanding towards garden knowledge and maintenance, where this autumn the team have made a quick-guide to help ensure you know what to look for when buying a Leaf Blower.
Choosing the right cordless leaf blower involves more than comparing power ratings. Whether y
14/10/2026
Nottingham City Council is poised to approve a £2.082 million investment in Harvey Hadden Stadium, a move intended to protect the long-term future of the city's sole competition-standard athletics venue while delivering major upgrades to its facilities and infrastructure.
The proposal is due to be
14/10/2026
Work is getting under way this week on the initial stage of the £8 million Heart of Greenstead regeneration, an investment aimed at improving residents’ access to health, employment and childcare in the Colchester neighbourhood.
The community-focused programme will bring local services and faciliti
14/10/2026
Willmott Dixon has been selected by Kirklees Council to deliver a major upgrade of Huddersfield Open Market, set to revitalise the Grade II* Market Hall for local communities and future generations.
Work begins this month, with the contractor undertaking £14.9m of construction within the overall £
14/10/2026
An £11 million overhaul is planned for Hillsborough Leisure Centre to deliver modern, accessible and more sustainable facilities for communities in Hillsborough and across Sheffield.
The upgrade would refresh changing areas, invest in the pool hall, create new and improved studio spaces, add a new
14/10/2026
Yorkshire Water is committing £2.9m to replace over 5km of clean water mains serving the Dunford Bridge and Carlecotes areas of Barnsley, aiming to provide a more robust and reliable supply for customers.
Contract partner Kier Group is due to begin on Monday 19 October. Phase one will get under way
14/10/2026
United Utilities is opening a second phase of public consultation on proposed environmental improvements across the Haweswater catchment.
At Blea Water, the company plans to remove redundant infrastructure, including a disused weir and pipework, to return the area to a more natural condition and en
14/10/2026
Interior designers, architects, housebuilders and commercial specifiers can now discover the Lapicida tile collection at Hyperion Tiles, bringing an extensive portfolio of luxury natural stone and new-generation porcelain to residential and commercial projects.
Known for its carefully selected sur
14/10/2026
Palisade fencing cost in the UK in 2026 typically runs from around £93 per metre for 1.8m galvanised palisade up to £173 per metre for heavy 3.0m runs, for the materials supplied (inc VAT).
The exact price depends on the height, whether you choose W or D section pales, and the fixing type. This gu
14/10/2026
Vistry has announced it is accelerating progress across two Yorkshire schemes, with close to 800 homes now being delivered at Mapplewell, Barnsley, and Blackmoorfoot, Huddersfield, under its mixed‑tenure model.
At Mapplewell, planning permission has been granted for a second phase of 91 homes
14/10/2026
Bouygues UK and Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) welcomed representatives from Welsh Government, the Welsh Education Partnership Company (WEPCo) and student ambassadors to mark the official topping out of the Advanced Technology Centre and the Barry Waterfront Campus in the Vale of Glamorgan.
The ce
14/10/2026
Henry Brothers has been selected by Babcock International Group to deliver three new projects at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde).
The package comprises upgrades to security fencing at a key support building in Faslane, the supply and installation of specialist ballistic security shelter
13/10/2026
UK construction and engineering firm Tilbury Douglas has finished the initial phase of works on Broomhill Junior School in Nottingham, delivered for the Department for Education (DfE).
The opening stage provided a new two-storey junior school building, constructed with a steel frame and designed to
13/10/2026
Another key step has been reached on the flagship £16m Portland Park cinema and restaurant development in Ashington, which is being delivered by Robertson Construction North East for Advance Northumberland on behalf of Northumberland County Council.
Robertson hosted a steel-signing ceremony to cele
13/10/2026
A multi-million-pound refurbishment of Chesterfield's historic Stephenson Memorial Hall has been completed, with contractor G F Tomlinson handing the transformed venue back to Chesterfield Borough Council ahead of its reopening later this year as 1435.
The extensive redevelopment of the Grade II li
13/10/2026
Construction output is beginning to move in the right direction, but growth remains gradual.
Alex Read, Founder and CEO of Portman Finance Group, explores why greater confidence in external finance could help construction firms invest for growth.
Construction is one of the foundations of the UK e
13/10/2026
SJ Roberts Construction Ltd has gained fresh recognition for nurturing early-career talent, receiving a Highly Commended at the National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards 2026 for the West Midlands.
The honour is the company's third notable acknowledgement this year, reinforcing its standing as one of
13/10/2026
Gilbert-Ash has regained its Silver Diversity Mark, underscoring the construction firm’s ongoing commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
The Diversity Mark scheme supports organisations across the UK and Ireland to create environments where everyone feels not only included but gen
13/10/2026
West Berkshire Council's Public Rights of Way team has completed major upgrades to a much‑used countryside route in Bucklebury, returning it to full use after a programme of improvement works.
Byway BUCK/11, locally known as Holly Lane, is a key north-south corridor through the Bucklebury lan
13/10/2026
West Oxfordshire District Council has directed £1.89 million from developer contributions into projects across the district over the past year, representing a 72% rise on 2024/25.
The funding is supporting day-to-day amenities and services, including upgraded sports facilities, affordable and acces
13/10/2026
Residents' investment would help pay for rooftop solar panels and batteries on 212 Council homes, cutting energy bills and boosting efficiency, subject to committee approval this month.
The move is intended to help tenants reduce their energy costs while improving the overall energy performance of
13/10/2026
As the wetter winter weather approaches, now is the time to get your drainage sorted. Don’t wait until heavy rainfall arrives and drainage problems become a bigger issue.
Effective drainage plays an important role across agriculture, civil & infrastructure, and sports facilities, helping manage sur
13/10/2026
The Mayor published the draft London Plan on 16 July 2026, and the consultation closes on 15 October. The document is close to half the length of the 2021 plan, with policies cut, merged and aligned to national policy wherever the Greater London Authority judged the extra detail unnecessary.
It wou
13/10/2026
Steel replacement and repair works are required on the Ford/Jaguar Land Rover Bridge, which connects South Road to the A561 westbound carriageway.
The scheme is due to start on 23 October 2026 and is expected to take around two months to complete.
To carry out the works safely, the eastbound carri
13/10/2026
Breedon Group plc has invested £4 million in a new, fully operational asphalt plant in Northumberland, expanding capacity to serve customers across the county and into the Scottish Borders.
The facility will manufacture a full range of asphalt materials, including Breedon Performance Asphalt.
Del
13/10/2026
Westminster City Council has secured the regulator's critical gateway sign-off for Phase Two of the Ebury Bridge Estate project, a major step that enables the start of large-scale construction.
The BSR has approved five detailed building safety applications — one for each proposed block — confirmin
13/10/2026
DataScope, a leading provider of construction site management software, has partnered with Mission Zero – a recognised quality standard for the road fleet sector. The collaboration will provide contractors with automated vehicle and operator verification to streamline compliance and enhance operatio
13/10/2026
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between DYWIDAG and rail safety technologies experts Dual Inventive will explore the integration of infrastructure condition monitoring with operational railway protection technologies.
The collaboration will examine how validated infrastructure monitori
12/10/2026
Kori Construction has broken ground on its new head office at Weldon Lodge in Corby, celebrating the milestone with a ceremony attended by staff who will be based at the future site.
The first spade in the ground was turned by Founder Steve Culbert and Managing Director Jordan Connachie, alongside
12/10/2026
A free play space at Newnham Avenue now boasts a 25-metre zip wire, inclusive equipment and an upgraded football pitch, as East Suffolk Council advances more than £1 million of play improvements across the district.
A redesigned children's playground has been unveiled at Newnham Avenue in Woodbridg
12/10/2026
North Herts Council has submitted a planning application for a new learner pool at Royston Leisure Centre, a project designed to give hundreds more local residents the chance to learn to swim.
A £4.752 million budget for the scheme was signed off in February 2026. Since then, the council has comple
12/10/2026
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has begun construction on its Florent Gardens development in the heart of Albrighton.
The scheme will provide 88 two- to four-bedroom homes, with solar panels and electric vehicle charging points fitted as standard.
Through the Community Infrastructure Levy, the compa
12/10/2026
Residents are being asked to help shape proposals for a new leisure centre on the former Clarendon site, with a drop-in event at Pendleton Gateway on Thursday 22 October 2026, from 4pm to 7pm.
Salford City Council has launched a public consultation on plans for a modern leisure facility to serve lo
12/10/2026
Construction of the first phase of Little Digbeth has reached a key milestone after Caddick Construction topped out the 10-storey residential scheme being delivered for joint venture partners Cole Waterhouse, Taurus Investment Holdings and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP).
At a topping-out ceremony
12/10/2026
Nuneaton and Bedworth Council has approved plans for 32 new homes in Nuneaton, advancing the third phase of the Eaton Place development.
Persimmon Homes North Midlands will build a mix of two to four-bedroom houses aimed at a range of buyers. All properties will be fitted with EV chargers and solar
12/10/2026
How to choose the right transformer for your application isn't just about voltage and kVA on a datasheet.
Selecting the correct unit requires a clear understanding of your load, supply conditions, operating environment, and safety requirements. Getting the specification wrong can lead to overheati
12/10/2026
Sheet metal gauge is a measure of thickness — and the higher the gauge number, the thinner the metal.
The catch is that a gauge does not convert to the same thickness for every metal: 16 gauge is about 1.52mm in mild steel, 1.61mm in galvanised steel, 1.59mm in stainless steel, and 1.29mm in alu
12/10/2026
How long does it (usually) take installers to seal cabinet bases across telecoms networks? We’ve just made it quicker.
FILOform has long been the market leader when it comes to sealing the telecoms sector – with our ex
12/10/2026
amilies in Newton-le-Willows are set to benefit from an upgraded play area after plans for improvements at St John's Playground were approved, supported by the Newton-le-Willows Pride in Place programme.
The refreshed play space will feature a broader range of inclusive equipment so children of all
12/10/2026
A meeting room used by children, visitors and staff at Rangers' training ground has been given a practical new finish following the installation of 80m² of Gerflor Tarasafe Ultra HOP safety vinyl flooring.
The flooring was donated by Gerflor to support the work of the Rangers Charity Foundation, wi
12/10/2026
Taking place at 11am on Wednesday 25th November 2026 in the Climate Solutions Theatre, the panel discussion entitled ‘Solar, heat pumps and batteries: The opportunities and challenges’ will shine a critical spotlight on the ‘golden triangle’ of solar, heat pumps and battery storage. Alex will sit al
12/10/2026
Simplify Structures is seeing a noticeable increase in enquiries from homeowners concerned about cracking, foundation movement and possible subsidence following the exceptionally dry summer.
Recent structural inspections carried out across the Midlands have identified a recurring pattern of crackin
12/10/2026
The construction and trade jobs platform has introduced direct PDF downloads and cleaner printed CVs, alongside clearer choices about saving documents and receiving job alerts.
UK Trade Jobs has updated its free CV builder following user testing that exposed problems with printed documents and conf
09/10/2026
McLaughlin & Harvey has been selected by PD Ports to carry out major repair and protection works on the South Gare Breakwater at the entrance to the Tees Estuary.
The scheme will provide a long-term strengthening solution to help the structure withstand future extreme storm events. The breakwater s
09/10/2026
GRAHAM has started construction on the comprehensive redevelopment of Cranbourne School in Basingstoke, marking the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony on 29 September attended by representatives from the Department for Education (DfE), Hampshire County Council, school staff and students.
Deliv
09/10/2026
Yorkshire Water is investing £4.3m in a major scheme in the S61 area of Rotherham to reduce storm overflow discharges and improve the health of local waterways.
Its contractor, Ward & Burke, has begun work at the Scrooby Street combined sewer overflow (CSO) in Greasbrough, where a 1,550m³ storm att
09/10/2026
Berkeley and Long Harbour, the operational real estate investment manager, have reached practical completion on The Draper, a 370-home build-to-rent development totalling 261,802 sq ft in Colindale, north-west London. The handover represents the final homes delivered by Berkeley at Beaufort Park, wh
09/10/2026
An SSEN Distribution-led initiative exploring faster, less disruptive ways to upgrade domestic electricity connections has secured new funding to progress to the next stage.
Grounds for Change examines how to improve the upgrading of connections needed to provide extra capacity for Low-Carbon Techn
09/10/2026
Network Rail has awarded Kier a £54m contract to expand and modernise Manchester Airport railway station as part of a broader £115m investment, extending three platforms and upgrading track, power and signalling to boost capacity and reliability.
Kier, the UK infrastructure and construction group,
09/10/2026
FP McCann opened its Ellistown manufacturing site to colleagues for the latest Lean Tour, spotlighting how safety, quality and digital innovation are being embedded through everyday Lean practices.
The event brought teams together to share best practice and see first-hand the progress achieved on s
09/10/2026
Running a small building firm in 2026 means wearing too many hats. Sales. Scheduling.
Quoting. Keeping clients happy. And somewhere near the bottom of the list, the website. Most builders know they should probably be doing something about Google. Most aren't sure what.
That's not a gap in ambitio
09/10/2026
BGO, a global real estate investment manager, said it has acquired 545 Washington Street in Wrentham, Massachusetts, on behalf of an institutional investor. The newly built, 132,055 sq ft industrial asset, completed in 2023, spans 13.6 acres and is fully leased to two tenants.
The contemporary logi
09/10/2026
Construction has begun on two developments in north Powys, marking a significant step in efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing across the county.
The projects are located on the former Gungrog School site in Welshpool and on land to the north-west of Maes yr Esgob in Llanrhaeadr-ym-M
08/10/2026
Arup, the global built environment consultancy, has reported its results for the year to 31 March 2026, posting revenue of £2.27bn, up 5.1% on the prior year (£2.16bn). Profit before tax was £26.3m (2025: £44.7m), reflecting deliberate investment to bolster resilience and the firm’s connected global
08/10/2026
Nottingham City Council is developing proposals shaped by public feedback calling for more greenery, shade and the return of water to the city’s flagship public space.
The £3.5m scheme is expected to be funded through a combination of Government Pride in Place funding and investment from the East
08/10/2026
Work is under way to replace 3.1km of water mains between Belton and Ealand, near Crowle, to strengthen the resilience and reliability of supplies for local customers.
Yorkshire Water is investing £1.2 million in the scheme, which will swap out ageing seven-inch pipework to lower the risk of leaks
08/10/2026
Vistry is preparing to break ground on a 145-home development in Thorpe Willoughby, near Selby in North Yorkshire, after receiving final planning approval.
Of the total, 72 properties will be offered for private sale through Vistry’s Linden Homes brand, while 73 will be delivered as affordable hous
08/10/2026
Willmott Dixon has appointed Stuart Hosegood as its Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Director, tasking him with group-wide leadership of safety, health and environmental performance across its Construction and Interiors businesses.
Hosegood brings over 30 years’ SHE leadership spanning construc
08/10/2026
Watkin Jones has marked the topping out of Skywalks at Freestone Road, a 204-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Bristol, signalling a key step towards completion.
The development is being delivered for a joint venture between Moorfield Group and Tiger Developments, with Watkin Jones
08/10/2026
Kier has been awarded four contracts by Thames Water to deliver upgrades at the Harpenden, Princes Risborough and Wisley sewage treatment works, with a combined value of almost £65m under the utility’s AMP8 investment programme.
The scope includes main construction at Harpenden through Thames Water
08/10/2026
A £115 million programme to expand and modernise Manchester Airport station will get under way this winter, aimed at improving future connectivity at one of Britain’s key transport hubs. Network Rail, working with contractor Kier, will deliver the scheme in phases through to 2028.
The investment wi
08/10/2026
National Grid has marked a key milestone on its Grain to Tilbury project, part of The Great Grid Upgrade, after tunnel boring machine (TBM) Caroline broke through beneath the River Thames on Sunday 27 September, completing a new 2.2km high-voltage electricity cable tunnel between Tilbury in Essex an
08/10/2026
Speller Metcalfe has been reappointed to the third iteration of Constructing West Midlands (CWM3), a publicly owned procurement framework that supports delivery across education, healthcare, leisure, blue-light, housing and community infrastructure.
The company has won a spot on the Medium Works Lo
07/10/2026
Rolls-Royce and contractor McLaughlin & Harvey have broken ground on a new civil aerospace facility in Derby, kicking off construction as part of a £140 million investment in the site.
The ceremony follows McLaughlin & Harvey's appointment to deliver the scheme, which will create additional space f
07/10/2026
Construction work has begun on the first apartment building at Bellway's Garrison Point development in Shoeburyness.
The housebuilder is delivering 210 new homes on land to the west of New Barge Pier Road, including one, two and three-bedroom apartments alongside three and four-bedroom houses.
The
07/10/2026
SSEN Transmission has set out updated proposals to replace the Black Bridge near Beauly, aiming to reduce disruption for local people while enabling vital electricity infrastructure in the Highlands.
The refreshed plans were unveiled at consultation events in Beauly and Kiltarlity on 17 September,
07/10/2026
Major improvements carried out by the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) have moved the programme a step closer to providing faster, more frequent and more reliable rail services for passengers across the North.
Engineers worked continuously between Saturday 19 September and Sunday 4 October 2026, de
07/10/2026
Pupils at Pannal Primary School now have an improved outdoor area thanks to Yorkshire Water and Mott Macdonald Bentley, delivered alongside a wider £15m upgrade to the sewer network in and around Pannal.
In a single day, colleagues from Yorkshire Water and contractor Mott Macdonald Bentley cleared
07/10/2026
A major refurbishment of Chesterfield’s historic Stephenson Memorial Hall has been completed, with contractor G F Tomlinson handing the transformed venue back to Chesterfield Borough Council ahead of its reopening later this year as 1435.
The multi-million-pound scheme has extensively remodelled an
07/10/2026
Cabinet members have approved the appointment of a joint Strategic Development and Investment Partner to drive regeneration and investment opportunities across Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen.
A report to both councils recommends appointing Willmott Dixon to support the delivery of regeneration projects,
07/10/2026
At the start of Customer Service Week, GBR Anglia confirmed the completion of a major refurbishment of the Victorian trainshed roof at London Liverpool Street, promising a noticeably brighter environment for travellers.
Engineers have replaced discoloured, lichen-covered glazing across 11,000m² abo
07/10/2026
Residents in and around Woodstock are set to benefit from plans for a new, purpose-built library and community space on the site of the town's former library.
The original building closed in 2018 due to structural issues, and a temporary library has been operating at the Oxfordshire Museum since D
07/10/2026
Willmott Dixon has celebrated the completion of the two swimming pool structures at Bransbury Park, an integrated leisure and neighbourhood health centre being delivered with Portsmouth City Council and NHS partners, with overall completion due in winter 2027.
The contractor has finished the main s
06/10/2026
Essential works to safeguard one of England's steepest roads have finished on time, with the A170 at Sutton Bank reopening to traffic on Sunday, 4 October.
The section between Thirsk and Helmsley, on the western edge of the North York Moors National Park, carries about 130,000 vehicles a year and r
06/10/2026
With fewer than seven days to go before a £3.5m package of improvements on the Merseyrail network, passengers are being urged to plan ahead for a 26-day railway closure.
From Sunday 11 October, Network Rail will waterproof and strengthen four underground tunnels on the Northern line to protect reli
06/10/2026
Work on the Princess Anne Maternity and Women's Health Unit at Royal Bolton Hospital is moving forward rapidly, with a theatre nearing handover and reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) removal well under way.
The £38 million programme is both modernising maternity services and addressing R
06/10/2026
Yorkshire Water has begun a £1.5m scheme to replace water mains in Snainton, near Scarborough, to curb bursts, leaks and service interruptions in the area.
Contract partner United Infrastructure will install flexible, longer-lasting plastic pipes along 3.7km of network across Snainton and neighbour
06/10/2026
Rula Developments has completed the Phase 1 enabling works at Teeslink, its 54-acre industrial and logistics development in Stockton-on-Tees, paving the way for the delivery of new employment space on the site.
The completed works have created serviced development plots, with development plateaus e
06/10/2026
From Monday 12 October, Ipswich Borough Council will introduce bollards in the town centre to reinforce existing daytime vehicle restrictions and improve safety for people walking through and visiting the area.
The barriers will stop drivers entering key pedestrianised streets between 10.30am and 4
06/10/2026
Up to 3,000 learners are set to gain industry-relevant engineering and construction skills over the next five years to help deliver Sizewell C and other Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
The Lound Civil Campus at East Coast College will be developed with regional employers to create a
06/10/2026
Persimmon Yorkshire has supported Lord Deramore's Primary School in York to advance its Outdoor Play and Learning (OPaL) programme, completing a series of upgrades to the school’s outside areas over the summer holidays.
Located near Persimmon's Minster View development, the school benefited from co
06/10/2026
Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) has set new rules for sustainable borrowing, secured Moody’s top SQS1 opinion, and reported £161m invested in improving existing homes.
The combined housing association has released its Sustainable Finance Framework to guide future green, social and sustainable fund
06/10/2026
Westmorland and Furness Council is pressing ahead with its most ambitious programme of school maintenance to date, following a busy summer of repairs and upgrades.
The Council has committed £4.85 million in its 2026/27 budget to ensure local schools provide the best possible learning environments f
06/10/2026
Braintree District Council is marking the first year of its partnership with Freedom Leisure, highlighting a programme of investment totalling more than £921,934 alongside upgrades to customer service, maintenance and sports provision.
Over the past 12 months, the Council and Freedom Leisure have w
05/10/2026
Work has begun on the next phase of Stockport’s Creative Campus, converting 18/19 Market Place into a town-centre base for creative and cultural organisations.
The refurbished building will offer workspace alongside areas for networking, events and exhibitions, encouraging collaboration and showcas
05/10/2026
Work has begun at Lydiate Primary School in Sefton, where Morgan Sindall Construction is delivering a new building on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE).
The scheme will replace the existing 1950s premises, which are in poor condition with significant structural issues and outdated buildi
05/10/2026
Residents across Cheshire East are being encouraged to see the revamped Cumberland Arena in Crewe as it prepares to reopen after a significant redevelopment.
Everybody Health and Leisure, working with Cheshire East Council and using funding from the Government’s Local Regeneration Fund (previously
05/10/2026
IndiTherm hemp batts offer good thermal performance while also helping to absorb sound and regulate moisture, making them an ideal all-round insulation for walls, roofs and floors.
Made from UK-grown hemp, they’re safe and easy to handle, with a net-negative embodied carbon footprint from fi
05/10/2026
Winvic has been shortlisted for the Innovation Award at the Property Week Student Accommodation Awards for its role in delivering Crown Place Birmingham. The company is also a Category Partner for the event, sponsoring the Consultant of the Year Award.
Crown Place Birmingham is a 33-storey, 814-bed
05/10/2026
Brentwood Borough Council has named Willmott Dixon Developments and Milligan as partners to overhaul The Baytree Shopping Centre via Pagabo's Developer Led Framework, in a leisure-led scheme supported by more than £6 million of council investment.
The appointment, aligned to the council's broader a
05/10/2026
When businesses, schools and public sector organisations compare quotations for a new outdoor shelter, price will naturally play an important role.
If several suppliers appear to offer similar products, choosing the cheapest can seem like the obvious way to keep a project within budget.
However, t
05/10/2026
A new heating system is set to be installed at Ulverston Market Hall as part of Westmorland and Furness Council's work to maintain public buildings and support the town’s economy.
A temporary boiler kept the market hall operating last winter. From Monday 5 October, works will begin to replace it wi
05/10/2026
A carefully considered combination of flooring, entrance matting, stair edgings and LED step lighting from Gerflor UK and Gradus has helped bring new life to The Bell on Mulnestrete, a newly refurbished hospitality venue in Congleton.
Steeped in local history, the building has previously served as
05/10/2026
Visitors to Hockley Woods are set to benefit from a further phase of upgrades as Rochford District Council continues to invest in one of the district's most popular green spaces.
Due to begin in late October, the works are part of a £120,000 infrastructure programme aimed at improving access, suppo
05/10/2026
Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, has been selected as the principal contractor for a £1.4m programme at Worcester Police Station for West Mercia Police, procured via the PAGABO M&E Solutions Framework.
The scheme will remove the station’s cas
05/10/2026
Vistry has obtained planning consent for the development, which will create a new neighbourhood on land currently owned by Oldham Council and Transport for Greater Manchester.
The site, decommissioned as a railway station in 2009 and subsequently cleared, will be acquired by Vistry.
All 147 homes
05/10/2026
An iconic seafront building in Porthcawl, The Buccaneer, has been spared demolition and is to be restored as part of Bridgend County Borough Council’s waterfront regeneration programme.
Located at the corner of Mackworth Road overlooking Sandy Bay, the venue had been earmarked for demolition after
05/10/2026
Great British Energy has expanded its £300 million Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks, increasing the number of eligible critical components from 12 to 29.
The move opens up additional capital grant opportunities for manufacturers across the UK, backing domestic production capacity neede
02/10/2026
Vistry has been selected by Notting Hill Genesis, via its subsidiary Springboard Two Housing Association, to deliver 151 affordable homes at Rotherhithe Reach, unlocking the regeneration of a former gasworks and gasholder site on Salter Road in Southwark.
Supported by Greater London Authority fundi
02/10/2026
Twenty-five construction workers were killed at work in Great Britain last year, the highest number of worker fatalities recorded in any main industry sector.
Now construction training and health and safety specialist Essential Site Skills is urging the sector to focus on one of the periods when wo
02/10/2026
Stepnell has been appointed to the £3bn Constructing West Midlands 3 (CWM3) framework, strengthening the construction company's pipeline of public sector projects across the region.
The company has secured a place on the Medium Works lot, covering projects valued between £2m and £15m across all bui
02/10/2026
Adam Fahey Design Ltd, the Arundel-based residential architectural design practice, has launched a new website designed to provide homeowners across West Sussex and Surrey with an accessible introduction to its architectural design and property consultancy services.
The new website, available at
02/10/2026
Low-E glass is increasingly being used as an energy-efficiency upgrade in double glazing, offering a way to improve thermal performance without significantly changing the appearance of a window.
The technology is often misunderstood, with some people confusing Low-E glass with low-iron glass or ass
02/10/2026
Stockport Suspended Ceilings has completed a three-layer acoustic ceiling for a recording studio in Stockport, working over a standing set and a scaffolding frame carrying the studio's cameras and lighting.
The brief was rain. The room sits directly under a roof that broadcasts every shower into th
02/10/2026
Wates Smartspace has finished the Cat B fit-out of Lloyds Banking Group's new Cardiff office at John Street, Callaghan Square, creating a flagship regional hub for over 2,500 colleagues and extending the organisations’ long-standing partnership.
Completed on a 27-week fast-track programme, the proj
02/10/2026
Hinkley Point C has completed excavation of a 620-metre tunnel for the power station’s fish return system beneath the Bristol Channel.
The tunnel boring machine emerged through the seabed five months after setting off from dry land and has since been lifted out by a floating crane so it can be cle
02/10/2026
Costain has been appointed as a Lot 1 Collaborative Partner on Pagabo’s Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Framework, giving public and private sector organisations access to the company’s engineering, consultancy and infrastructure delivery expertise.
The appointment forms part of Pagabo's Natio
02/10/2026
A ceremony has marked the start of construction on a live fire training complex in Stevenage that will enable Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) to practise life‑saving skills in highly realistic conditions.
Morgan Sindall Construction's Northern Home Counties business has been appo
02/10/2026
Airtightness is an increasingly important consideration in modern building design and construction. With tighter building standards and greater focus on energy efficiency, every part of the building envelope needs to be considered — including the often-overlooked areas around recessed ceiling fittin
02/10/2026
Galliford Try has begun work on a £14.1m new building for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Barrow-in-Furness, providing a permanent home for pupils after the former premises closed in 2023.
The scheme will deliver a two-storey school for 210 pupils, creating a modern environment designed to
02/10/2026
Caddick Construction has secured a place on Karbon Homes’ new multi-supplier construction framework, valued at £208m, expanding the contractor’s regional framework portfolio.
Through the framework, Caddick will help deliver specialist extra care and supported housing schemes across the North East a
02/10/2026
National Grid has been a partner of the Northland Workforce Training Center since its launch in 2018, and on 25 September the company's sustained support for workforce development was acknowledged with Northland’s 2026 President’s Award.
The honour was presented at Northland's annual awards dinner,
02/10/2026
A new insight paper commissioned by McLaughlin & Harvey urges greater early contractor involvement in defence construction to help the UK meet the sector's rapidly evolving requirements.
The D Group produced the report following an industry roundtable with representatives from the MOD and the defen
01/10/2026
Work has started on a new station at Golborne, returning passenger trains to the town for the first time in over six decades.
The station will sit on the West Coast Main Line, close to the former Golborne station site.
An hourly service is planned between Wigan and Stalybridge via Manchester Vict
01/10/2026
Hartlepool councillors have signed off Persimmon Homes’ Charles Church plans for 116 properties on land to the south of Elwick Road, at High Tunstall.
Around a 10-minute trip from Hartlepool town centre, the development will deliver a range of four and five-bedroom houses.
The site received outlin
01/10/2026
For construction and industrial projects, delays rarely come down to a lack of skilled people.
More often, programmes are held up because the right access solution, compliance support or inspection evidence is not available when it is needed.
KAS provides specialist rope access, confined space o
01/10/2026
Construction of ten new business units at Eryri Business Park in Minffordd, near Penrhyndeudraeth, is close to completion, creating modern net zero premises for local firms.
The £3 million development has been delivered jointly by Cyngor Gwynedd and the Welsh Government in direct response to a sho
01/10/2026
Choosing the correct abrasive grit is an important part of achieving a high-quality finish in woodworking, joinery, furniture production and general surface preparation.
From aggressive material removal to fine finishing, understanding grit sizes can help tradespeople and workshop professionals se
01/10/2026
CasaVera is raising the bar for residential construction and interiors with a new West London Experience Centre that brings the entire journey from foundations to furnishings together in one place - while giving contractors, developers and designers the opportunity to improve margins and offer clien
01/10/2026
Construction of the Kilburn Mews regeneration has finished, marking a major milestone in the transformation of Kilburn's railway arches, with the site formally handed over to Places for London.
Morgan Sindall Construction's London business delivered the comprehensive restoration after being appoint
01/10/2026
Brighton & Hove City Council is set to commence construction on its Active Travel Scheme along the A259 from Fourth Avenue to the city's western boundary.
The project aims to make walking, wheeling and cycling safer, while improving overall accessibility and creating more reliable journeys along o
01/10/2026
Passengers at Kings Langley station are set to benefit from a major accessibility overhaul funded through the Department for Transport's Access for All programme.
The scheme will create a fully accessible route between the station entrance and all platforms. A new footbridge and three lifts will pr
01/10/2026
Radcliffe Library on Stand Lane will close at 1.00pm on Saturday 3 October 2026 while preparations get under way to move services into The Hub.
The temporary closure will enable staff to transfer stock, equipment and services to the new £40 million Radcliffe Hub, a modern, purpose-built town-centre
01/10/2026
With Martyn's Law bringing new requirements around protective security and preparedness for qualifying premises and events, now is the time for businesses to start reviewing their security arrangements.
The legislation is expected to come into force in Spring 2027, with official guidance already a
01/10/2026
Major upgrades to Clacton Leisure Centre have been approved after Tendring District Council's Planning Committee backed an around £2 million scheme to deliver new sport and play facilities at the Vista Road site.
At the heart of the project is a free-to-use pump track for BMX bikes, scooters and sk
01/10/2026
Mid Suffolk District Council has issued a legal notice to Paper Mill Lane Properties Ltd, the owner of the former Fisons factory on Paper Mill Lane in Bramford, compelling urgent clean-up and security measures to curb anti-social behaviour and support future redevelopment of the derelict site.
The
01/10/2026
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will start work shortly on a new 50-space car park on land in Clydach Vale to meet growing visitor demand at Cwm Clydach Country Park, a key leisure and tourism site for the area.
The scheme is intended to enhance road safety on the nearby industrial estate route while of
