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31/03/2026
Construction is getting under way on 30 March 2026 to deliver 99 highly sustainable homes on the former Phoenix House and Weaver Street Depot site in Winsford, providing properties for people on the Council's housing waiting list and those seeking affordable routes into home ownership.
The developm
31/03/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction celebrated a significant milestone with a topping out ceremony at Chuter Ede Primary School's Fernwood site, part of a £9.4million single-storey extension project.
The expansion will add 210 primary school places, effectively doubling the school's capacity and supportin
31/03/2026
Avant Homes North Yorkshire has submitted plans for a £16m development of 59 new homes on Knox Lane in Harrogate.
The 5.61-acre scheme is set to include a mix of one- to four-bedroom homes, featuring eight of Avant Homes’ energy-efficient, practically designed house types. If approved by North York
31/03/2026
Vistry has marked a major construction milestone at its 583-home Patchworks development in Walthamstow, with the scheme reaching its highest point.
The topping-out ceremony recently took place, with Vistry joined by partners Newlon Housing Trust, Sigma Capital Group and Waltham Forest Council. The
31/03/2026
CIB Limited stands at the forefront of asbestos roof removal and management, offering specialised services across commercial and industrial sectors.
With an unwavering commitment to safety, compliance, and efficiency, our trained professionals utilise approved asbestos removal techniques to addres
31/03/2026
While the education sector has long benefited from clear, measurable guidance through BB93 (Building Bulletin 93), which sets defined acoustic performance criteria for schools, commercial offices remain largely unregulated in this respect.
Despite offices being hubs of collaboration, conversation,
31/03/2026
Network Rail will carry out a package of major works on the East Coast Main Line between York and Northallerton throughout May to improve reliability and resilience.
The engineering programme is scheduled for the May bank holiday weekends — 2–4 May (May Day) and 23–25 May (Spring Bank).
Upgrades s
31/03/2026
Royston Leisure Centre has marked a key step in its refurbishment, with phase two now complete and a substantially enlarged gym open to users.
The centre, owned by North Herts Council and run by Everyone Active, has seen a series of upgrades in recent months. This latest phase has more than doubled
31/03/2026
Oldham Council has begun the search for a long-term Strategic Energy Partner to deliver its ambitious Green New Deal across the borough, inviting organisations to come forward.
The partnership would back the rollout of clean, locally generated energy in Oldham, aiming to cut carbon emissions, reduc
31/03/2026
Work is now underway to transform the former Potland Burn mining site, near Ashington, into a large-scale nature recovery and biodiversity project, marking a significant step in environmental restoration efforts across Northumberland.
The 268-hectare site is being redeveloped by Advance Green Futur
31/03/2026
Scarborough station's landmark clocktower has been painstakingly restored as a key element of the wider station upgrade.
The £14 million programme, which preserves the Grade II-listed building’s historic character, includes a new roof, upgraded drainage systems and repaired stonework.
The waiting
31/03/2026
When people picture tree planting, they usually imagine a small sapling tied to a stake.
It's a familiar symbol of environmental action across parks, housing developments and roadside verges. But behind this image hides a powerful alternative – one that is frequently overlooked – the opportunity in
31/03/2026
A major traffic junction in Stockport has reopened following a year-long programme to replace the railway bridge that carries the four-way Greek Street roundabout over the West Coast Main Line.
Delivered by Murphy for Network Rail, the £20 million Greek Street bridge replacement is designed to safe
31/03/2026
Keepmoat has announced plans to deliver 147 new homes in St Neots, Huntingdonshire, within the wider Wintringham scheme that aims to provide 2,800 homes overall.
Located off Nuffield Road, the project represents an investment of more than £27 million and will deliver eco-friendly, multi-tenure prop
30/03/2026
A topping-out ceremony has marked a major milestone at Mill Yard, a mixed‑use campus in the heart of Cambridge, as the development's principal office building, MY Central, reached its highest point.
Set on Devonshire Road, Mill Yard will transform a key city site into a sustainable neighbourh
30/03/2026
Newcastle's Grade I-listed Grainger Market has fully reopened after an extensive refurbishment designed to protect the 19th-century landmark for the long term.
Delivered for Newcastle City Council by main contractor Robertson Construction North East, the scheme preserves the market’s heritage whil
30/03/2026
Caddick Construction has expanded its presence in the Midlands by relocating to a larger office within its Northspring base in Birmingham, signalling continued growth in the region.
The contractor has moved into a 2,590 sq ft space on Temple Street, upgrading from its previous 900 sq ft office in t
30/03/2026
GUARDTECH'S Commercial Team are ready to spring into action with a packed programme of exhibitions, conferences and awards events across April and May, as the business heads into one of its busiest stretches of the year on the networking calendar.
With spring traditionally bringing fresh energy acr
30/03/2026
Prestwich's £100 million regeneration is set to become visible after Bury Council appointed a specialist demolition contractor to start clearing the Longfield Centre site.
The programme will deliver around 250 new homes, expanded retail and community facilities, a much larger library and improved p
30/03/2026
WSP has been appointed to Northern Powergrid's Professional Engineering Services (PES) Framework, marking a major step in supporting the delivery of critical engineering services across a network serving around 8 million people in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.
Announced on 26
30/03/2026
Willmott Dixon has begun construction of a new leisure centre and healthcare hub at Bransbury Park in Portsmouth, bringing modern swimming, fitness and primary care services to communities in the south-east of the city.
Procured through the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), the two-storey comp
30/03/2026
Kent County Council has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport that the A229 Blue Bell Hill Improvement Scheme will remain within the Government's Major Road Network and Large Local Majors programme following a national review.
The project, which KCC consulted on in January 2025, p
30/03/2026
Built for Marketing (BFM) partnered with MiTek, an international business operating within the industrial construction and engineered building solutions sector, supplying specialist mezzanine systems into warehouses, logistics centres and commercial buildings.
MiTek operates with a lean in-house ma
30/03/2026
Galliford Try has handed over Merrist Wood College and University Centre on behalf of education and training group Activate Learning, and the Department for Education.
The new facility, which provides approximately 1,700 student places, introduces cutting-edge teaching and learning spaces to the la
30/03/2026
Cala Homes has appointed Alex Richards as Managing Director of its Chiltern division, tasking him with delivering the region's growth strategy and advancing a strong pipeline of sites across Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds and the West Midlands.
Richards joins from Taylor Wimpey, where he served as Mana
30/03/2026
Contractors have broken ground on 33 new apartments in Rochdale as part of a major regeneration programme focused on the borough's key transport hubs.
The one and two-bedroom homes for private rent are being built at the corner of Maclure Road and Station Road, close to Rochdale Railway Station. St
27/03/2026
Construction has begun to transform the former Paddock House site in Eye into affordable housing, with 16 new homes planned for local residents.
Mid Suffolk District Council has appointed Rose Builders to deliver a mix of properties for shared ownership and affordable rent on the redundant care ho
27/03/2026
Esh Construction has completed the £18m Kedward Avenue affordable housing scheme in Middlesbrough, handing over all 105 properties to Thirteen Group.
Built on the site of three former Brambles Farm tower blocks demolished in 2018, the neighbourhood comprises houses, bungalows and apartments for aff
27/03/2026
Harlow Council has finalised a new agreement to unlock and accelerate the concluding phase of development at Harlow Innovation Park on London Road, marking another milestone in Building Harlow's Future and supporting the town’s long-term prosperity.
The deal enables construction on the last remaini
27/03/2026
Agratas has marked a key construction milestone at its UK manufacturing complex in Bridgwater, holding a topping out ceremony to celebrate completion of the steel frame for Building One.
Although the steelwork finished in late January, poor weather postponed the event until conditions improved, en
27/03/2026
Energy bills at schools and Best Start family hubs across Rochdale are set to fall sharply following the installation of new solar panels.
In recent weeks, Bowlee Park Community Primary School in Middleton and the Derby Street Best Start Family Hub in Heywood have had renewable energy systems fitte
27/03/2026
Active Planning Leads Ltd is proud to announce the expansion of its core service. In addition to supplying high-quality, freshly validated planning application-based leads, the company now offers a complete direct-marketing fulfilment solution designed specifically for businesses in the construction
27/03/2026
More than a million square metres of Oxfordshire’s roads will be treated this spring to curb future defects, following an exceptional winter that led to a surge in pothole reports both locally and nationwide.
Eighty-seven roads are included in Oxfordshire County Council’s £8 million highway mainten
27/03/2026
Croydon Council has outlined a major highways programme for 2026/27, allocating £17.5 million to upgrade roads, footways, bridges and flood‑management across the borough.
Signed off by Cabinet this week, the package will fund essential works to keep the network safe, dependable and resilient
27/03/2026
Rail services have resumed between Wolverhampton and Stafford after Network Rail completed major repairs to storm damage near Penkridge.
The route was closed when strong winds on Tuesday, 24 March, brought down a tree which struck and damaged overhead power lines. Specialist teams worked through th
27/03/2026
Scott Doors Ltd, a trusted name in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-performance door solutions, has unveiled its Temperature-Controlled Double Hinged Door, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of cold storage, food production, and cleanroom environments.
With a wealth of industry expe
27/03/2026
A £4.5 million scheme to refurbish canopies and staircase roofs at Stevenage station, alongside a full renewal of platform lighting, is progressing well and is scheduled to finish by the end of June.
Contractors have removed the old canopy roofs, installed new weather‑tight coverings, renewed
27/03/2026
Construction has begun on major new sports facilities at Alde Valley Academy in Leiston, funded by Sizewell C.
Backed through Sizewell C's Deed of Obligation, the scheme will deliver a high-quality, FIFA-approved 3G artificial grass pitch for football, alongside a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) ma
26/03/2026
Construction is progressing on a major new employment development in Skelmersdale, with the first steel frame nearing completion at the £14 million Junction 4 scheme in White Moss Business Park.
Contractor Caddick Construction is delivering the project on behalf of client Tawd Valley Developments
26/03/2026
Morro Partnerships and Orbit have announced a new collaboration to deliver 108 affordable homes as part of a £26 million development on Projects Drive in Rugby.
The project is supported by Homes England, with an additional £2.6 million investment from Mayor Richard Parker through West Midlands Com
26/03/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction's Cambridge division has started work on a new student accommodation project at Queens’ College, University of Cambridge.
The £34.4 million scheme, known as Owlstone Croft, will deliver 13 high-quality homes built to Passivhaus standards, alongside the refurbishment of B
26/03/2026
GRAHAM has completed and handed over the principal phase of a new clinical building at Birmingham Children's Hospital, marking a major step in the transformation of the Loveday Street site.
Let via NHS England's ProCure23 framework, delivered in partnership with the Crown Commercial Service, the th
26/03/2026
The Kirkby Neighbourhood Board met on Friday 20 March 2026, bringing together community, private and public partners to steer delivery of the Government's Pride in Place programme.
Members reviewed a North West Pride in Place event held in Liverpool in January, examined Government guidance covering
26/03/2026
Plans have been lodged to redevelop Halewood's Grace Park (Wood Road Field) into a community park built to Green Flag standard, bringing new sports, play and nature features alongside wide-ranging upgrades.
While the site is a well-used green space, it currently suffers from poor links to Halewood
26/03/2026
In the world of industrial flooring, the gap between a floor that lasts and one that fails often comes down to mere millimetres.
For years, the 7mm interlocking PVC tile has been the industry standard for workshops and garages. However, as machinery gets heavier and the transition to Electric Vehi
26/03/2026
Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance.
This week has been full of conversations with different people across the built environment but one thing caught my attention: the scale of logistics buildings. In particular, there's renewed momentum behind designs of sheds that exceed 18m i
26/03/2026
Buro Happold has entered into a partnership with ORIS Materials Intelligence to broaden carbon measurement and enable lower‑carbon design across its worldwide infrastructure portfolio.
Building on five decades of translating climate ambition into delivery, the collaboration reinforces the con
26/03/2026
Chadderton has secured a £20 million Pride in Place investment after government approval, paving the way for a ten-year programme of improvements shaped by local residents.
In the first four years, funding will prioritise local economic growth through grants for businesses and community groups, enh
26/03/2026
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Your garage sees so much activity, but it's often overlooked when it comes to making it comfortable and appealing.
While the rest of your house benefits from wooden floors, tiles, or carpets, most people’s garages have a dusty, unloved co
26/03/2026
Roads, bridges and transport across Sunderland are set for upgrades as Sunderland City Council's Cabinet prepares to consider a £10.9 million package of improvement and maintenance works.
The 2026/27 Highway Maintenance, Bridge Maintenance and Integrated Transport Capital Programme sets out which r
26/03/2026
Milton Keynes City Council and Higgins Partnerships have begun construction on 66 new council homes at the former Cripps Lodge site in Netherfield, marking a major step forward in the city's efforts to provide accessible and sustainable housing.
Key partners and local representatives attended a gr
25/03/2026
Since its formation in 2017, the Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP), the equal partnership between Cambridge City Council and The Hill Group, has delivered over 1,150 new homes across Cambridge, including more than 700 net new council homes, making Cambridge City Council one of the few authoriti
25/03/2026
Vistry has started work on two new phases of its Great Haddon development in Peterborough, partnering with Sage and private rental specialist Jensco.
The move marks a key milestone in delivering new homes within the growing Haddon Cross community.
The joint initiative will deliver 207 homes, incl
25/03/2026
Gloucestershire County Council's planning committee approved plans on 19 March for a £20 million special school in Cheltenham, creating 200 places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The all-through school will serve pupils aged 4–16 with Complex L
25/03/2026
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Our Slab and Deck shoring systems are designed to support high and heavy loads on a variety of concrete construction projects.
EFCO's shoring systems aim to eliminate the need for reshoring and provide the lowest in-place concrete cost on elevated floor slabs.
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25/03/2026
Land needed to deliver the first 80 homes for social rent at Bath Street West in Plymouth city centre is to be transferred to Plymouth Community Homes (PCH), clearing the way for construction to begin later this spring.
Plymouth City Council has approved the sale of the site for phase one of the sc
25/03/2026
A woodworking bandsaw is a stationary power tool used primarily to cut wood using a continuous looped blade that runs around two (sometimes more) wheels.
In simple terms: it's a saw where the blade never stops moving in one direction. You guide the wood into the blade to make smooth, controlled cu
25/03/2026
A major student accommodation development in Coventry has reached a key construction milestone, with contractor Winvic Construction and client Gilltown marking the topping out of Progress House.
The ceremony brought together project partners including Westlakes Engineering and GDL to celebrate the
25/03/2026
The railway between Newport and Cardiff reopened after a programme of essential track renewals designed to improve reliability on the South Wales Main Line.
More than 150 Network Rail engineers and specialist teams, working alongside contractors Colas Rail UK and AECOM. The programme is intended to
25/03/2026
Burr Computer Environments, INC (BCEI), and DataScope have announced the signing of a global enterprise agreement that will see DataScope's full software suite deployed across all BCEI data centre projects worldwide – including those designed alongside leading provider, EdgeConnex.
The strategic pa
25/03/2026
The Sovini Group, working with Sefton Council, has unveiled the first major project under the Sefton 2030 programme: the regeneration of the former Bootle High School site on Browns Lane, Netherton, to create sustainable, affordable homes for local people.
The Browns Lane scheme is the flagship ope
25/03/2026
Extensive decarbonisation works at Bootle Library are close to completion, marking a key milestone in Sefton's programme to modernise and future‑proof public buildings.
Backed by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Public Sector Decarbonisation funding, the scheme has delivered maj
25/03/2026
A £5.9 million programme to cut carbon emissions and bolster energy resilience is under way at Ealing Hospital in west London, with the works expected to reduce emissions by around 900 tonnes a year and deliver annual savings of more than £260,000.
Ealing Hospital, a busy district general hospital
25/03/2026
West Oxfordshire District Council has outlined progress on proposals for a 100% social rent housing scheme at Woodford Way in Witney, with designs being refined ahead of public consultation later in 2026.
The project focuses on the Woodford Way car park, which has long been allocated for housing in
25/03/2026
GRAHAM has commenced construction of the University of East London's (UEL) flagship New Academic Building at the Stratford Health Campus on Water Lane.
The scheme represents more than £45 million of investment by UEL to deliver a modern teaching, learning and research hub.
Tailored to develop futu
25/03/2026
A series of upgrades is being delivered at Woodside Leisure Centre and the adjoining Playing Fields to boost sport, fitness and outdoor amenities for residents.
PadelStars is bringing five new padel tennis courts to Woodside Playing Fields on the former Owls Bowls Club site. The canopy has been ins
24/03/2026
Southwark Council and Higgins Partnerships have marked a major milestone in the regeneration of the Ledbury Estate on Old Kent Road, as construction gets underway on Phase 2 of the long-term redevelopment project.
The scheme will replace outdated tower blocks originally built in the 1960s using Lar
24/03/2026
Plans to deliver more than 200 affordable homes next to Crystal Palace Park have been approved by Bromley Council, paving the way for the development to move ahead.
Clarion Housing Group will deliver 202 affordable homes across two sites at Rockhills and Sydenham Villas, including 148 for social re
24/03/2026
GRAHAM has finished building 183 new homes at The Lakes Estate in Bletchley, marking a major milestone in an £85 million regeneration of the 1960s-built neighbourhood.
At a recent ceremony which celebrated the final handovers, was attended by Pat O'Hare, Regional Director at GRAHAM, Councillor Ed H
24/03/2026
Footpaths across Hull being improved as part of Hull City Council's annual slurry seal programme, with work scheduled to begin later this month.
The city-wide scheme will see around 19,000 square metres of footpaths upgraded across 18 streets and one park identified as priority areas. Works commenc
24/03/2026
This article provides some vital information for homeowners considering dealing with a knotweed infestation themselves.
DIY is a popular practice for many 'money saving' enthusiasts, but there are times when it simply isn’t the best option, and finding you have an invasive species sharing your habi
24/03/2026
Coffey's growing presence in the energy market is being powered by a specialist team delivering the infrastructure needed for a cleaner, more resilient energy system across Ireland and the UK.
At the heart of this push are Energy Director John Gibbons and Contracts Managers Allen Dolan and Gerard M
24/03/2026
Eagle Plant Hire has expanded its commercial vehicle fleet to 65 trucks, supporting continued business growth and a long-term replacement strategy following its 50th anniversary in 2025.
The expansion builds on a 15-year partnership with Mac's Truck Sales, which has delivered 12 trucks to the compa
24/03/2026
A total of 159 new affordable homes will be built across Wales after the Welsh Government approved £45 million in low-interest loans to five Registered Social Landlords (RSLs).
The funding will support the development of a mix of social rented, intermediate rented and shared ownership homes, all de
24/03/2026
A 2014 Komptech Terminator 5000 S Shredder that has sustained fire damage is being offered for sale through an online salvage auction hosted by Salvue.
Salvue, a specialist marketplace that connects insurers and other sellers of insurance‑related salvage with global buyers, runs auctions of d
24/03/2026
Campion Homes has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Billy Bald as Commercial Director, alongside a series of internal promotions, as the company prepares for the next phase of its growth across east central Scotland.
Billy Bald joined the business in February, bringing
24/03/2026
Vistry Group has agreed a deal with CBRE Investment Management to forward sell 60 affordable homes at its Willow Park development in Buckingham.
The homes form part of the 152-home Central Parcel of the scheme, with 47 designated for affordable rent and 13 for shared ownership under CBRE IM’s UK Af
24/03/2026
Superior Form Solutions Ltd (SFS) is revolutionising concrete construction with its Road Form & High Rise Slab Edge System — taking the concept of traditional road forms and completely reimagining it for unmatched consistency, durability, and flexibility.
Designed to perform where standard steel f
24/03/2026
Construction has begun on a Keepmoat-led project to deliver 122 new homes on vacant land beside Prittlewell Camp in Southend-on-Sea, backed by more than £30 million of investment through a partnership with Homes England.
The first properties are expected to be available from spring. Thirty per cent
24/03/2026
West Suffolk Council is inviting developers and landowners to submit land for potential future growth as it begins preparatory work on the next local plan for the district.
The eight-week call for sites runs from 23 March to 20 May 2026, closing at 5pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026. Submissions will hel
24/03/2026
Early enabling works are now under way at Arras Square, with visible changes expected in the coming months.
Behind the scenes, the Council is appointing specialist contractors and finalising details for when main works will begin.
An architect is progressing the technical design to honour the area
24/03/2026
Hertfordshire County Council, working with Watford Borough Council, has completed the first phase of planned upgrades to the Watford Green Loop.
The latest improvements on Thomas Sawyer Way enhance access to Oxhey Park and have been finished in time for the busy Easter holidays, when the activity p
24/03/2026
Plymouth's plans to breathe new life into the Civic Centre have reached a key stage, with a full planning application now lodged.
The scheme is intended to anchor the wider regeneration of the city centre by combining a new City College Plymouth campus in the podium and lower floors with homes in t
23/03/2026
Residents in Manor Park are set to benefit from a major boost in housing, as Newham Council has completed 81 new genuinely affordable homes at the Greenhill Centre development.
The homes, aimed at people on the borough's housing waiting list, are offered at London Affordable Rent levels and include
23/03/2026
BAM has completed and handed over the Bedworth Physical Activity Hub, a major community venue aimed at improving health and wellbeing, promoting active lifestyles and offering modern, inclusive spaces for residents.
Delivered for Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, the scheme represents a signif
23/03/2026
Southwark Council has approved plans to build a new health centre at Elephant and Castle, aiming to bring expanded, modern healthcare services closer to the local community.
The proposed facility will replace two existing GP surgeries that have been deemed no longer fit for purpose. In their place,
23/03/2026
Peckham Rye Park Adventure Playground has reopened to the public following a £574,000 refurbishment.
The redevelopment project has been underway since 2023, with input from playground users and local community groups helping to shape its design. Final plans were completed in 2024, before surveys, p
23/03/2026
A new community garden has opened at Manchester Piccadilly, giving passengers and local people a welcoming green space just outside the station.
Named Station Sanctuary, the project has turned a previously grey, little-used area into a biodiverse, people-friendly spot designed to evolve over time w
23/03/2026
Hillingdon Council has reached two major construction milestones in projects aimed at improving housing provision and expanding specialist school capacity in the borough.
On 20 March, work officially began on the redevelopment of the Haydon Drive site in Northwood Hills. The project will replace 16
23/03/2026
The next tranche of energy efficiency works at Appleby Leisure Centre is about to get under way, following earlier improvements funded by Sport England and the council that delivered triple glazing and 190 solar panels on the roof.
A £388,000 grant from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PS
23/03/2026
Network Rail will push ahead with the next stage of modernisation on the Portsmouth Direct Line later this month, with buses replacing trains between Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour from Saturday 28 March to Thursday 2 April.
This phase brings an additional £120 million investment into a mul
23/03/2026
A new specialist children's home named Meadow View is to be built in Hyde, providing a supportive place to live for Tameside's children in care.
The purpose-built facility will serve disabled children who require short stay breaks or long-term residential care.
It will replace the current children
23/03/2026
A plan to overhaul the play facilities at Knowsley Village Recreation Ground has been announced following a funding boost.
The Veolia Environmental Trust (part of the Landfill Communities Fund) has awarded a £75,000 grant towards the redevelopment, after a successful bid by Knowsley Council working
23/03/2026
Amey has won a new contract from Network Rail to provide multi-disciplinary railway consultancy services on the Leeds to Sheffield corridor within the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme.
Awarded via Network Rail's Development and Design Partnership Framework, the work is intended to strengthen link
23/03/2026
Construction work has commenced on Stockport's new Independent Living Hub at Fred Perry House.
The facility is due to open to the public in May.
Designed as a fully furnished, realistic home setting, the hub will allow residents to see and try out equipment, adaptations and technology that can mak
23/03/2026
Croydon Council has lodged a planning application to transform College Green into a greener, inclusive public space featuring play areas and picnic spots.
Funded by the Croydon Growth Zone, the scheme will revive the land linking Fairfield Halls and Croydon College, creating a large multi‑use
23/03/2026
Superior Form Solutions Ltd (SFS) is revolutionising concrete construction with its Road Form & High Rise Slab Edge System — taking the concept of traditional road forms and completely reimagining it for unmatched consistency, durability, and flexibility.
Designed to perform where standard steel f
23/03/2026
A major new police firearms training facility in Staffordshire has reached a significant stage of construction with a topping out ceremony.
The £17.6 million development, being delivered by Morgan Sindall Construction, is being built for Staffordshire Police and is expected to be completed in autum
23/03/2026
Superior Form Solutions Ltd (SCS) provides a bracket formwork system built around one simple idea: to make formwork faster, lighter, and far less restrictive than traditional timber setups.
Designed to streamline on-site efficiency while maintaining high standards of safety and flexibility, the sy
20/03/2026
The opening phase of a major programme of road improvements to support Blackpool's regeneration, cut congestion and enhance access to the town centre begins this week.
Delivered under the Town Centre Access Scheme (TCAS), the £17m initiative is part‑funded by £15.3m from the UK Government and
20/03/2026
Knowsley Council's Cabinet has agreed to advance the next stage of Prescot Town Centre's regeneration.
The decision marks a significant milestone for Prescot Shopping Centre, with plans to turn the site into a modern, lively destination that serves residents, businesses and visitors.
The council a
20/03/2026
A new 19-acre linear park on Foxdenton Lane has opened to the public, delivered by Oldham Council and its partners as part of the Broadway Green development.
The green corridor adjoins newly built housing and nearby commercial sites, offering residents fresh outdoor space to explore.
Construction
20/03/2026
A £70.5 million agreement has been reached for the sale of 139 homes at Springstead Village in Cambridge, in a deal between Bellway Latimer and Aberdeen Group.
The homes, which include a mix of houses and apartments for the private rental market, are set to be delivered over the next two-and-a-half
20/03/2026
Passengers using Liverpool Lime Street will soon benefit from a dedicated Assisted Travel Lounge designed to make journeys easier and more accessible for people with additional mobility and sensory needs.
Network Rail has invested £400,000 in the new facility on the station’s main concourse, which
20/03/2026
Wilkins Packaging Ltd, a family‑run manufacturer of high‑quality sacks and packaging products, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to delivering durable, reliable packaging solutions across the UK and Ireland.
Established in 1995, the company has grown its reputation by providing bespo
20/03/2026
Braintree District Council is set to install new rebound goal units at Spa Road in Witham and Riverside in Braintree, aiming to boost physical activity and encourage wider community use of local parks.
The scheme is supported by £20,000 from the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Th
20/03/2026
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, led by Mayor Steve Rotheram, is launching a new Warm Homes Local Grant worth £31.8 million to help households cut energy bills and improve home energy efficiency.
Applications are now open for the programme, which is focused on lowering carbon emissions
20/03/2026
Plans to build up to 177 affordable homes in Chelmsley Wood have been approved, paving the way for construction to begin in partnership with Solihull Council.
The 4.5-hectare site, formerly home to Simon Digby School, has been earmarked for development for more than a decade. The scheme will be del
20/03/2026
ILIOS, a consortium led by a Kier Nuvia joint venture with AECOM, architects AL_A and Turner & Townsend providing specialist support, has been appointed by UK Fusion Energy to deliver the initial three-year, £200m phase of the STEP fusion programme.
The work will cover the design and construction
20/03/2026
Construction has officially begun on 34 new council homes in Carshalton, as development gets underway on the Westmead Road site.
Diggers moved onto 71–75 Westmead Road this week, marking the start of work on the former timber yard, which has remained vacant since demolition. London Borough of Sutto
20/03/2026
Willmott Dixon has been chosen by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a £39 million block replacement at Hopwood Hall College's Rochdale campus, secured through the DfE Construction Framework.
The scheme will involve demolishing 70,000 sq ft of existing buildings and constructing a new fo
20/03/2026
Tameside Council has resolved to grant planning consent for updated proposals for Godley Green Garden Village, agreed on 18 March, paving the way for up to 2,150 homes alongside extensive community amenities and accessible green space.
The decision follows confirmation of £17.4 million from the Gre
19/03/2026
Costain has been selected by Severn Trent to deliver major upgrades at Rugby Newbold Sewage Treatment Works, using off-site manufacturing and design for manufacture and assembly to drive programme efficiencies and enhance safety.
Acting as both principal contractor and principal designer, Costain w
19/03/2026
Clarion Housing Group and The Hill Group have agreed a deal to deliver 188 new social rent homes in Woolwich as part of the wider redevelopment of Woolwich Leisure Centre in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
The homes will be delivered through a Section 106 agreement within a mixed-tenure scheme led
19/03/2026
Ealing Council has appointed Countryside Properties UK Ltd, part of Vistry Group, as its preferred development partner for the residential phase of the Gurnell Leisure Centre redevelopment in Greenford, west London.
The wider scheme will see the replacement of the existing 1970s leisure centre with
19/03/2026
Construction has started on 187 new social and affordable homes in central Brixton as part of the ongoing redevelopment of Somerleyton Road, a project that has already delivered the community theatre Brixton House.
Once completed, the full scheme will deliver 378 homes, with 56% designated as socia
19/03/2026
Yorkshire Water has launched a £16.8m project at Haisthorpe Water Treatment Works to install a nitrate removal plant, aiming to protect reliable, sustainable, high-quality drinking water for customers across East Yorkshire.
Contractor Mott MacDonald Bentley began work this week on the new plant and
19/03/2026
A long-vacant former petrol station and derelict industrial plot at Devonshire Place will be transformed into a 941-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development alongside 200 affordable homes, new shops and neighbourhood amenities.
The scheme, approved by Southwark Council in 2024, is
19/03/2026
Sika's UK Roofing Division has partnered with training provider GLA Group, which delivers prison education programmes across the UK, to help tackle the national construction skills shortage and provide the opportunity to individuals in prison the chance to develop meaningful flat roofing skills that
19/03/2026
Construction of National Grid's new Wallend Substation, a key addition to the UK’s electricity transmission network, has reached a major milestone with the completion of the building hall that will house its gas-insulated switchgear (GIS).
The substation will support the UK's transition to cleaner
19/03/2026
National Gas has revealed proposals for more than 300 miles of underground hydrogen pipeline along England’s East Coast, marking the first phase of a planned national hydrogen network for Great Britain under Project Union: East Coast.
The new transmission route would link key industrial areas, crea
19/03/2026
Work is under way to improve Oxford's Gloucester Green bus and coach station, with a focus on enhancing the experience for passengers.
Oxfordshire County Council, working with Oxford City Council and its service provider ODS, is investing £150,000 from government-funded bus service improvement plan
19/03/2026
Hartlepool's Grade II listed Wesley Chapel, built in 1873, has moved into the concluding phase of its restoration, with the interior fit‑out progressing rapidly ahead of a planned opening later this year.
The former Victorian Methodist chapel, once left derelict and later used as a nightclub,
19/03/2026
The redevelopment of Ipswich Museum has progressed into its concluding phase, a significant step in reshaping one of the town’s key cultural landmarks.
Major construction is now finished inside and out. This has delivered vital structural upgrades, including a new roof, staircase and lift, and crea
19/03/2026
Construction has begun on a new £29m Welsh-medium primary school in Neath Port Talbot, with Morgan Sindall Construction appointed to deliver the project on behalf of Neath Port Talbot Council.
The start of works on Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhosafan was marked by a turf-cutting ceremony attended by loc
18/03/2026
Caddick Construction has secured a £25 million design and build contract to deliver a new purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Durham.
The company has been appointed to construct the 232-bed Melbury Court development off Old Dryburn Way on behalf of Whitesmocks Limited. The scheme will pro
18/03/2026
Construction is set to begin on the Mayfield development in Lee, bringing 64 new affordable homes for local residents as part of Lewisham Council’s Building for Lewisham housing programme.
With the site now cleared, main contractor The Hill Group will start work on Tuesday 31 March 2026. The projec
18/03/2026
Wates Residential has announced The Pages, a new development of 153 homes in the heart of Wembley, with a sales suite and show home now open to visitors.
The scheme is arranged around a publicly accessible landscaped courtyard during daytime hours.
Part of the Wembley Housing Zone, the project ha
18/03/2026
A new leisure and community centre in Diss has moved a step closer after South Norfolk Council’s cabinet approved the funding needed to complete the scheme.
The planned facility will feature fitness provision, a flexible community room, a soft play area and a café with an outdoor plaza offering vie
18/03/2026
Bouygues UK has completed Phase 1 of the Tustin Estate regeneration in partnership with the London Borough of Southwark, providing 167 high‑quality new homes for existing residents on the 1960s estate near Old Kent Road.
Acting as both developer and contractor, the company's milestone marks
18/03/2026
Bellway has started work on a new development in Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, which will deliver 107 environmentally friendly homes at Hatton Gate, off Station Road.
The development will offer a mix of one- to four-bedroom homes, including 61 houses for private sale, 43 affordable properties for l
18/03/2026
A new report from the Finishes and Interior Sector (FIS), Procurement, Payment and Contract Management: The Challenges in the Low and Mid-rise Housing Sector, exposes the structural barriers facing the UK's housebuilding supply chain and calls for urgent reform in procurement, payment and contract m
18/03/2026
Robertson Construction North West has introduced an inflatable roofing tent system at Royal Bolton Hospital, a UK first for a Tier 1 contractor, to accelerate and safeguard roof replacement works during the £38m redevelopment for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
The 35m air-inflated structure has been
18/03/2026
Network Rail has opened a £10 million rail maintenance depot at Guide Bridge in Greater Manchester, bringing more than 120 staff together under one roof to improve the reliability of passenger and freight services.
Built in just over a year on a 2.3-acre former railway siding, the two-storey facili
18/03/2026
Construction is under way on a development of 10 affordable homes on Trescott Road, Northfield, aimed at supporting Birmingham families struggling amid the housing crisis.
Birmingham City Council has struck an agreement with TR Partnership Homes to build the properties for Midland Heart, which will
18/03/2026
Planning approval has been granted for the next stages of the major regeneration of the Channel View estate in Grangetown, paving the way for hundreds of new homes and community improvements.
Cardiff Council's Planning Committee approved the plans, enabling the delivery of 228 new energy-efficient
16/03/2026
Speller Metcalfe has been selected as principal contractor by North Warwickshire Borough Council to construct a new leisure centre in Atherstone, marking a major step in the site’s redevelopment.
From the end of April, the contractor will take possession of the existing Atherstone Leisure Complex,
16/03/2026
Housebuilder Bellway has acquired a 10-acre site in Southwater with outline planning permission for 73 new homes.
The land, located east of Shipley Road to the south of the village, was purchased in January 2026. Bellway’s Southern Counties division has now submitted a detailed planning application
16/03/2026
Hundreds of long-term jobs and billions of pounds in private investment could be heading to North Lincolnshire after councillors approved plans for a major artificial intelligence data centre campus near Elsham.
The proposed Elsham Tech Park development could attract up to £10 billion of private in
16/03/2026
Ipswich Borough Council has lodged a planning application for a new multi-storey car park at Portman Road.
The scheme proposes a modern facility providing 718 spaces in total: 36 Blue Badge bays, 26 dedicated electric vehicle spaces, 14 motorcycle bays and cycle parking. Of these, 655 spaces would
16/03/2026
A planning application has been submitted to upgrade the Hawthorn Drive Shopping Parade in Ipswich.
Led by Ipswich Borough Council, the proposal aims to enhance the public realm and improve accessibility at the parade, a key amenity for local residents.
Plans include extending the existing car par
16/03/2026
Introduction: Designing with Purpose in 2026.
As we move further into 2026, hospitality and commercial interiors are evolving in a more thoughtful and intentional direction.
The focus is no longer simply on creating visually impressive spaces. Instead, designers, developers and operators are askin
16/03/2026
NASC has achieved Prescribed Organisation status with CITB.
Clive Dickin, Group CEO of NASC and CISRS, commented: "We are delighted to announce that NASC has been recognised as a CITB Prescribed Organisation, a formal acknowledgement of our standing as the principal trade body for the scaffolding
16/03/2026
Two-tier cycle racks were selected as the ideal solution, offering efficient double-level cycle storage while maintaining accessibility for residents. Speedy Street Solutions delivered a complete solution including manufacturing, supply, and professional installation of the cycle parking infrastruct
16/03/2026
Tendring District Council plans to fund upgrades to a key Jaywick Sands route after residents ranked the work as their top priority.
If Cabinet signs it off on Friday, 20 March, the authority will arrange urgent pothole repairs along the unadopted stretch of Brooklands.
The council will also explo
16/03/2026
The former Kingsway Leisure Centre site in Widnes has been fully cleared, paving the way for Kingsway Quarter, a new residential neighbourhood in the town centre.
To mark the completion of this phase, the site has been enclosed with promotional hoardings featuring concept designs and imagery showin
16/03/2026
Dockray footbridge in Kendal will face time-limited closures across seven working days in April while essential maintenance is carried out.
The programme involves replacing selected anti-slip panels on the timber decking of the bridge over the River Kent, alongside minor, localised repairs to areas
16/03/2026
Kier has completed the first phase of decarbonisation works at its emulsion factory in Wymondham, marking a key step in cutting carbon emissions from its highways operations across Norfolk.
The programme included a £20,000 conversion of the site's thermal oil and hot water boilers from diesel to hy
16/03/2026
Network Rail will press ahead with the next stage of signalling and track improvements on the Portsmouth Direct Line later this month, with buses replacing trains between Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour from Saturday 28 March to Thursday 2 April.
This phase represents a further £120 million
13/03/2026
A significant transport upgrade for Didcot and nearby villages has moved a step closer, after Oxfordshire County Council signed a contract with VolkerFitzpatrick to construct the Didcot Science Bridge, part of the Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure (HIF1) programme.
The HIF1 scheme i
13/03/2026
Firethorn has secured Gateway 2 approval for its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Stratford, reaching a key regulatory milestone under the UK’s building safety framework.
The 284-bed development, which will include 35% affordable student accommodation, is being delivered in
13/03/2026
Uniting a passion for technology with close customer partnerships to solve every welding challenge.
Welding technology pioneer Fronius UK is pleased to announce the opening of its 'Technical Competence Centre', at the Advanced Manufacturing Park, Catcliffe. Located four miles from Sheffield city ce
13/03/2026
Plans for a major redevelopment of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre have been submitted to the London Borough of Bromley as part of proposals to transform the historic venue into a modern, sustainable and accessible sporting facility.
Morgan Sindall Construction has put forward the plannin
13/03/2026
Skanska UK has appointed industry veteran Lee Marks as Executive Vice President, effective Monday 16 March.
On joining, he will undertake a phased induction across Skanska's global and UK operations before assuming his Executive Vice President duties to lead the company’s Building business this su
13/03/2026
A joint venture between Vistry Group and Kier Property has agreed a deal with global real estate investment firm Kennedy Wilson to deliver 97 new homes for the private rented sector (PRS) across developments in Watford and Wokingham.
The agreement marks the first collaboration between the companies
13/03/2026
Urgent works to safeguard the tower of Colchester’s Grade II‑listed Natural History Museum will start this year, after Colchester City Council's Cabinet approved essential repairs.
Structural surveys have confirmed that significant areas of the flint façade and the roof are at risk of failure
13/03/2026
Plans to overhaul Alnwick Bus Station into a modern, safe and accessible transport hub have reached another key milestone.
Subject to planning and funding approvals, the scheme will be delivered in two phases.
Construction is expected to begin this summer, initially focusing on the external areas.
13/03/2026
Rochdale Borough Council is developing a new multi-purpose venue in Littleborough that will serve as a flagship community resource for families and a vibrant base for young people.
The £2.9 million project will refurbish a two-storey infant block previously occupied by Littleborough Community Prima
13/03/2026
Work has started on a new £100 million TrainCare Centre in Shipley as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
The programme this week hosted Bradford Council Leader Susan Hinchcliffe, along with Cllr Alex Ross-Shaw and Cllr Liz Rowe, to view progress on site.
The depot will initially be use
13/03/2026
Work to upgrade the North Trail mountain biking route at Philips Park, Whitefield, has begun, Bury Council and the Nationwide Cycling Academy have confirmed.
The project is designed to boost rider safety, improve the trail's flow and make the surface more resilient throughout the year. Planned meas
13/03/2026
Esh Construction has been appointed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to carry out a £1 million refurbishment of Weel Bridge, a 70-year-old aluminium bascule bridge spanning the River Hull between Beverley and the village of Weel.
The project will involve removing the entire bridge structure and
12/03/2026
The acquisition of the landmark Nottingham War Rooms has been completed, clearing the way for one of Nottingham's most significant regeneration projects.
The scheme will combine heritage-led commercial redevelopment with the delivery of 104 new affordable homes.
Property and planning law firm Deve
12/03/2026
The construction industry relies on precision, safety, and efficiency - three qualities that are impossible to achieve without effective formwork systems.
From high-rise buildings to bridges and infrastructure, formwork provides the temporary moulds that allow concrete to be poured, shaped, and cu
12/03/2026
Construction is progressing on seven affordable homes at Queens Drive in Cashes Green, following a groundbreaking ceremony held in January.
Speller Metcalfe is delivering the scheme, which comprises five two-storey houses and two flats. Designed by Trower Davies and Quattro Design architects, the p
12/03/2026
Hounslow Council has officially launched the Golden Mile London, a major 15-year regeneration programme set to transform the Great West Road corridor in West London.
The collaborative initiative will bring together the Council, investors, developers, businesses and anchor institutions to deliver up
12/03/2026
Unified Integrated Systems has announced that it has successfully achieved SSAIB certification, a recognised industry accreditation for companies that design, install, and maintain electronic security systems.
The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) is one of the UK and Irel
12/03/2026
United Utilities has outlined plans for a £1 million Induction Hub and Skills Academy designed to induct and train up to 10,000 people over the next five years.
A planning application has been submitted to Wigan Council for the proposed facility, which would be located in Haydock adjacent to the M6
12/03/2026
Mace Construct has marked the topping out of the Lasdun Wall at the University of East Anglia, a significant step in the multi-year renewal of the campus’s most recognisable Grade II-listed landmark.
The four-stage programme is reshaping the 1960s complex of four interlinked buildings, blending its
12/03/2026
A ceremony held last week has officially signalled the start of structural demolition at The Priory Centre, forming a key part of the £20 million redevelopment of the Priory Shopping Centre on Bridge Street in Worksop.
The project is being led by Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson for Bassetlaw Dist
12/03/2026
Westlab, the UK's leading bath salt and mineral wellness brand, has opened a new warehouse and manufacturing hub in Knowsley as it accelerates its growth plans.
The project represents an investment of more than £7.25 million and is expected to create between 40 and 50 new roles, supporting local em
12/03/2026
Bouygues UK has broken ground at Rosedale College, launching a major redevelopment intended to futureproof the institution as a hub for technology and applied learning. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Hillingdon, Councillor Philip Corthorne, representatives from the Department for Educatio
12/03/2026
Over the past year, West Suffolk Council has carried out refurbishment projects across several operational sites, boosting energy efficiency and cutting carbon emissions.
The authority opted to upgrade existing buildings rather than demolish and rebuild, aiming to meet environmental standards, enha
12/03/2026
More than 50 homeless families could be provided with new temporary accommodation under plans to redevelop a derelict office site in south Manchester.
Subject to planning approval, the project would see the construction of self-contained two-bedroom homes for around 55 families on the site of the f
11/03/2026
Knowsley Council has signed off plans for a new Lidl in Kirkby, marking the discount retailer’s first store in the town and advancing the ongoing regeneration of the town centre.
Last year, the council's Cabinet backed proposals for an extra 29,000 sq ft of modern retail space. With planning permis
11/03/2026
A multi-million-pound regeneration project transforming former dockland in South Shields is entering its final phase.
The scheme at Holborn has converted disused docks and derelict land into a new riverside residential community following extensive remediation and engineering works.
Ground contami
11/03/2026
Groundwork has begun on the second phase of a major housing development in Bristol, as the first stage nears completion.
Housebuilder Bellway has completed almost all of the 256 homes included in phase one of the Berwick Green development in Cribbs Causeway, with 95 per cent of properties now finis
11/03/2026
Galliford Try's Building division has been selected by Clarion Housing Group to deliver 126 new homes for social rent at the City Place site in Chester.
The £28 million contract is the first standalone scheme to be undertaken by Galliford Try since re-entering the affordable homes sector.
Situated
11/03/2026
The Eco-Slate Flexible Recycled Plastic Roof Tile is designed to deliver exceptional roofing performance while reducing environmental impact.
Manufactured in the UK from 95% recycled plastic, these tiles are a sustainable alternative to natural slate. Their flexible yet strong composition makes th
11/03/2026
Yorkshire Water is moving ahead with work to cut storm discharges in Barnsley, with two schemes starting this month at Genn Lane Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) and West Street, Worsborough.
The projects, worth a combined £4.8m, form part of a £95m programme to increase capacity and reduce storm dis
11/03/2026
Plans for a major new community near Harrogate to address North Yorkshire's growing housing need are moving forward.
The Maltkiln settlement, focused around Cattal railway station, is set to deliver thousands of homes alongside essential services.
Proposals aim to create a healthy, sustainable pla
11/03/2026
A new Scaffolding Inspector app has been launched in the UK to streamline scaffold inspections in line with government standards.
The app is designed for both online and offline use, allowing users to add and inspect scaffolds even without an internet connection. Inspectors can select faults from
11/03/2026
A multi-million-pound scheme to upgrade the Harrogate Convention Centre and strengthen its position as one of the UK's leading conference venues has reached a significant milestone.
The plans focus on transforming Studio Two to create large breakout conference rooms, enabling the venue to compete m
11/03/2026
Construction of the new £13.6 million Hereford Fire Station has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the full steel frame.
To mark the achievement, a steel-signing ceremony brought together representatives from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS), the Fire Authori
11/03/2026
Ipswich Borough Council has confirmed that works to upgrade the St Matthews Street Gateway and Civic Drive will get under way on 6 April.
Backed by the Government's Local Regeneration Fund (formerly the Towns Fund), the scheme will enhance this key approach to the town centre, creating a more welco
10/03/2026
Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by the Greater Cambridge Partnership to deliver a new haul road for the future Waterbeach railway station, marking the contractor's first project awarded under the Eastern Highways Alliance Framework 4 (EHF4).
The scheme forms part of the £800 million regi
10/03/2026
Yorkshire Water will spend £9.5m on strengthening North Yorkshire's water supply, boosting network resilience and catering for future demand as part of its long‑term water resources management plan.
At Malton and Norton Water Treatment Works, the scheme will deliver a new borehole, a new serv
10/03/2026
Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) has completed its first combined piling and precast ground beam package for Taylor Wimpey at the Drakelow Park residential development in Staffordshire.
While RBL has previously delivered several pile-only schemes for Taylor Wimpey’s North Midlands division, the Drakel
10/03/2026
Ipswich Borough Council, working with Suffolk New College, has lodged a planning application to convert the long‑vacant first floor of the historic Grimwades building into a state‑of‑the‑art Education Suite.
Bringing the upper floor back into use forms part of the Council's
10/03/2026
Persimmon Homes South West has secured planning permission from East Devon District Council for 92 zero-carbon ready homes beside Cranbrook's town centre and school on the outskirts of Exeter.
Sixty-one of the new properties have been approved in full, while the remaining 31 will be subject to deta
10/03/2026
Global engineering technology specialist, DYWIDAG, has appointed Peter Assinder as Managing Director for its UK & Ireland region.
In his role, Peter will continue the growth of the region's core sectors of ground engineering solutions, concrete construction products and infrastructure monitoring.
10/03/2026
The railway between Newport and Cardiff Central will be shut from late on Friday 20 March through the weekend as Network Rail carries out vital upgrades on the South Wales Main Line, with buses replacing trains during the closure.
Passengers using the route are urged to check before travelling in M
10/03/2026
A major overhaul of the Manor Leisure Centre in Whittlesey has moved a step closer after a planning application submitted in December was formally validated.
Validation confirms the application includes all necessary details for assessment and signals the start of the official determination timetab
10/03/2026
If you're planning work at height, whether you're a contractor tackling a commercial build or a homeowner freshening up the outside of your property, you'll know that picking the right aluminium scaffold tower can make all the difference.
These lightweight, portable access solutions have become a
10/03/2026
Planning conditions are getting tighter.
Environmental scrutiny is increasing. And the projects that hit problems are almost always the ones that left air quality, dust, and odour to chance. Here's how the smart teams are staying ahead of it.
Most construction projects treat air quality and dust
10/03/2026
Work to cut carbon emissions and boost sustainability at Deben Leisure Centre in Woodbridge is due to begin next month.
East Suffolk Council is rolling out a major decarbonisation programme across Deben, Leiston and Waterlane Leisure Centres, supporting the authority's goal of reaching net zero emi
10/03/2026
Workers at Michelmersh's Barnsley brick plant have secured a 4.1 per cent pay rise after backing industrial action.
Around 40 employees voted for strike action following the rejection of an initial two per cent offer from the company.
Once strike dates were set, Michelmersh proposed an improved pa
09/03/2026
Brighton & Hove City Council has unveiled the definitive designs for a new sports and leisure complex to be constructed on the site of the current, ageing King Alfred Leisure Centre.
Shaped by earlier community engagement and further technical work, the proposals set out a complete, deliverable sch
09/03/2026
Willmott Dixon has completed and handed over an £11.6m Physical and Recreational Training Centre (P&RTC) at Kendrew Barracks in Cottesmore, offering cutting-edge fitness facilities for around 1,800 soldiers and their families.
The facility was officially opened by Belinda Lunn, Army Basing Program
09/03/2026
Winvic Construction Ltd has completed Crown Place, a 33-storey purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Birmingham, marking the city’s tallest student housing project.
Practical completion was achieved on programme in December 2025 for client Crown Student Living global provider Y
09/03/2026
Manchester City Council has named a partnership led by Aviva and Place Capital Group, supported by Homes England, as its preferred development and investment partner for a £41m mixed‑use regeneration of sites along Moston Lane.
The proposals envisage almost 150 new homes, 36% of which would b
09/03/2026
England's new plan-making system, enabled by the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, has moved a step closer after Minister of State for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook MP signed regulations to commence the regime.
A package of five statutory instruments was laid in Parliament this week
09/03/2026
Mace Consult has launched as a standalone programme and project management consultancy following the completion of a majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and a carve-out from Mace Group on 5 March 2026.
The deal, first announced in July 2025, establishes one of the large
09/03/2026
Centrica and X‑energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hartlepool Borough Council, Hartlepool College of Further Education and the Hartlepool Development Corporation to create a new Nuclear and Electrical Trades Academy in Hartlepool.
The agreement was signed on 6 March a
09/03/2026
Acoustic panel systems are becoming an increasingly strategic specification within industrial and large-scale commercial facilities, as operators respond to tightening net zero targets, occupational noise regulations, and growing awareness of workforce mental health.
In warehouses, manufacturing pl
09/03/2026
Costain has transferred techniques proven in industrial cooling to a major wastewater scheme for United Utilities at Crewe Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) in Cheshire, helping deliver a phase of the programme ahead of schedule.
The project sits within United Utilities' Enterprise alliance, which
09/03/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction's South West team has officially handed over the £4.6 million Royal Parade Improvement Scheme to Plymouth City Council.
The project, procured via the SCAPE Construction Framework, transforms one of the city's most critical transport corridors, which handles over 100 bus
06/03/2026
Barnet Council's Construction Supply Chain Programme has successfully helped local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) secure £16.9 million in contracts since its launch in 2022.
The initiative is designed to bolster the local economy by ensuring that major regeneration and infrastructure pr
06/03/2026
Arup has appointed engineering consultancy Tony Gee as a strategic partner to lead the design for the next stage of the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme.
The collaboration focuses on a new 800-metre twin-track demonstrator route that will operate within live traffic, representing a critic
06/03/2026
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is set to launch phase three of its new plant training standards on 18 March 2026. This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to standardise plant training across the sector, ensuring that operators are highly competent and work-ready.
Developed in
06/03/2026
Roads Minister Simon Lightwood has visited the site of the £200 million A47 Thickthorn improvement project to mark progress on the scheme one year after funding was officially announced. Delivered by Skanska on behalf of National Highways, the upgrade to the junction between the A47 and A11 near Nor
06/03/2026
Caddick Construction has achieved a significant milestone by being appointed to the Department for Education's (DfE) new £15bn Construction Framework 2025.
This appointment marks the first time the contractor has held a formal role in the national school rebuilding programme, signalling a strategi
06/03/2026
Logic-i Group has been appointed by Tees Valley Lithium to provide independent cost estimate assurance and validation services for the Tees Valley Lithium (TVL) Project at Billingham.
Based in Yarm, the project management specialist's involvement in this nationally significant energy transition sc
06/03/2026
CRC Evans, a global leader in specialty welding and coating services, has announced a significant investment in a new 90,000 sq ft facility in Burnley.
Positioned as one of the largest end-to-end engineering hubs of its kind within the EMEAA region, the site is designed to anchor the company's int
06/03/2026
NASC, the UK's leading trade body for scaffolding and access, has published its Skills Gap Report 2026, warning that the UK scaffolding and access sector faces a growing workforce shortage that could affect the delivery of construction, maintenance and infrastructure projects.
The report, based on
06/03/2026
Winvic Construction Ltd, a prominent main contractor known for the design and delivery of public and private sector civil engineering and construction projects, has confirmed its partnership with the 2026 Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards (IWICE).
This collaboration coincides
06/03/2026
A landmark £25m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has been officially opened at Upton Hospital in Slough, marking a significant investment in the region's healthcare infrastructure.
Delivered by leading offsite construction specialists, Western, the new 2,800m² facility is designed to radically im
05/03/2026
GRAHAM has been named as a key delivery partner on National Highways' £968 million Legacy Concrete Roads Reconstruction (LCRR) framework.
The appointment places the firm on one of the United Kingdom's most significant highways initiatives, focused on the long-term renewal of the Strategic Road Net
05/03/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction's Northern Home Counties business has started work on a £13 million extension to The Kingsbrook School in Aylesbury.
The project follows the contractor's successful completion of the original secondary school building in 2022 and was procured via the SCF framework for B
05/03/2026
Sisk Infrastructure has been selected as one of three primary contractors for a substantial new framework dedicated to the replacement of concrete roads across England.
The £968m national Legacy Concrete Roads Reconstruction Framework is set to run for six years, spanning the RIS3 funding period a
05/03/2026
Plans for the Bath Road Energy Centre have been approved, marking a major step in Bristol's transition to cleaner heat. Buro Happold acted as multidisciplinary engineering consultant, supporting the planning application on behalf of Vattenfall Business Solutions UK in collaboration with Stride Tregl
05/03/2026
Deeside Timberframe has further strengthened its English operations after being appointed to support the delivery of the Meadow Rigg residential development in Kendal, Cumbria. The contract, secured through the company's Warrington office, involves working alongside Russell Armer Homes on their larg
05/03/2026
Peabody has announced the completion of 197 affordable homes at the Capital Interchange Way site in Brentford, West London.
The handover includes 85 homes specifically designated for social rent, alongside 112 shared ownership properties designed to provide a more accessible route into home owners
05/03/2026
The Government has announced the launch of a consultation to explore the principle of merging the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) into a single entity.
Scheduled to run for 12 weeks, the move follows an independent review
05/03/2026
For many businesses, installing a mezzanine floor is one of the most effective ways to create additional usable space without the expense and disruption of relocating. Whether used for storage, offices, production areas, or picking operations, mezzanines allow companies to maximise the vertical spac
05/03/2026
The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) is delighted to announce the promotion of James Parlour into the role of Technical Director. This move recognises James's exceptional contribution to the business and his pivotal role in shaping technical innovation and operational excellence within the team.
04/03/2026
GRAHAM has been selected for the Hospital 2.0 Alliance Framework (H2A), a flagship element of the New Hospital Programme billed as the largest hospital building programme in a generation.
Developed by the New Hospital Programme (NHP), the £37bn alliance unites NHS Trusts with industry to modernise
04/03/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to the government's New Hospital Programme (NHP), a massive £37 billion initiative aimed at delivering 40 new hospital projects.
As part of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance (H2A), the company will act as an 'Alliance Partner', working alongside NHS Trusts to
04/03/2026
Galliford Try Building North East and Yorkshire has been awarded a £16.1m contract to reconstruct St Helens Primary School in Hartlepool. The project is being delivered on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE) and the Northern Lights Learning Trust.
Located in Headland, the school caters to
04/03/2026
To mark National Careers Week, Van Elle is highlighting the extensive range of professional opportunities available within the construction and ground engineering sectors. The company is using the initiative to showcase that there is no single established route into the industry, with both men and w
04/03/2026
Farrans has reached a significant milestone after receiving a certificate from Investors in People to celebrate more than 25 years of continuous accreditation.
The organisation has maintained this status for over a quarter of a century, highlighting a long-term commitment to its "Make Work Better"
04/03/2026
A new 264-home development has reached completion in Fulham, delivered through a partnership between Peabody and London specialist developer Mount Anvil.
Known as Chelsea Botanica, the project was supported by the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
The scheme makes
04/03/2026
McAvoy has been named as a supplier on the Department for Education's (DfE) Construction Framework 2025 (CF25), a move the company suggests highlights the growing necessity for sustainable and high-quality educational buildings.
The firm is one of just 23 contractors selected for the £15bn programm
04/03/2026
The Stonemart has officially rebranded as Stonewise, marking a strategic evolution for the UK‑based natural stone and porcelain paving supplier and signalling a renewed commitment to building with intention, integrity, and impact.
The new name reflects the company’s growth from a trusted supp
04/03/2026
Leeds-headquartered G&H is calling for the next generation of skilled workers to apply for its 2026 apprenticeship scheme, highlighting the roles as a way to secure a career resilient to the rise of automation and AI.
The mechanical, electrical, and public health services provider launched the recr
04/03/2026
Wall Printing SKS, a specialist in direct-to-surface digital technology, has announced it will be exhibiting at the 2026 "Love Your Home Show" at the Eikon Exhibition Centre from 6–8 March.
The company will provide live demonstrations of its advanced vertical printing machinery. Unlike traditional
03/03/2026
Kier has secured a position on the Hospital 2.0 Alliance Framework, a central component of the government's New Hospital Programme (NHP).
Representing the largest single investment in NHS infrastructure in recent decades, the programme is a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Soc
03/03/2026
Work has officially commenced today, Monday 2 March 2026, on a new urban infrastructure project at the entrance to Manchester Piccadilly station.
Known as the "Station Sanctuary," the project involves the transformation of a previously grey, underused outdoor area into a vibrant, biodiverse garden
03/03/2026
Skanska has officially secured a position on the Government's New Hospital Programme (NHP) construction framework. This appointment paves the way for the contractor to design and build a new wave of modern, future-proofed hospitals across the UK, aimed at transforming the national healthcare estate.
03/03/2026
Marking National Careers Week, CIOB has published the second edition of its Attitudes to Construction Careers report, which finds strong interest in the sector among young people and parents but too few going on to take up training places or jobs.
The institute wants a multi‑channel recruitm
03/03/2026
Winvic Construction Ltd has been selected by the Greater Cambridge Partnership to build the haul road for the new Waterbeach railway station.
This appointment represents the first project Winvic has been awarded through the £800 million Eastern Highways Alliance Framework (EHF4). Managed by Centra
03/03/2026
Barratt London has finalised the sale of 311 affordable homes at its Colindale Gardens development to Legal & General (L&G).
The agreement, which was completed in December, includes 158 homes provided in addition to standard planning obligations, significantly boosting the supply of social rent ho
03/03/2026
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking UK Women in Construction Week (2–8 March 2026) by highlighting the vital contributions of women across the building sector, from site-based apprentices to executive board members.
With women currently making up just 4% of the UK construction workf
03/03/2026
Caddick has announced the appointment of Mark Kearney as Commercial Director, a role created to oversee the commercial functions of its specialist sub-contracting arms, CCL Facades and Caddick Civil Engineering.
Operating from the firm's Wakefield and Durham offices, Kearney will provide strategic
03/03/2026
Leading social housing consortium Efficiency North has introduced a national training initiative to England for the first time, designed to equip construction educators with essential skills in retrofit and sustainable building.
The programme, delivered by Built Environment – Smarter Transformatio
03/03/2026
Hertfordshire-based main contractor Pexhurst, working alongside construction consultancy CS2, has completed a circa £4.5 million transformation of a historic property in Hemel Hempstead. Previously used as The Boys' Brigade's training centre for over 70 years, the site has been repurposed into Felde
02/03/2026
GRAHAM has finished piling works on the £70m Fermanagh Lakeland Forum Redevelopment in Enniskillen, marking a key step towards delivering Ireland's first Passivhaus-certified public leisure facility.
Let under the Pagabo Major Works Framework for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the scheme hig
02/03/2026
Bristol Airport has appointed Farrans to deliver a £30m expansion of its terminal, part of the airport's wider £400m investment programme to enhance the customer experience across the site.
Construction has begun on the two-storey extension, which will infill the space between the existing terminal
02/03/2026
Manchester City Council has agreed a £1.045bn net revenue budget for 2026/27 (Friday 27 February), the first time its annual revenue funding has exceeded £1bn. The settlement follows years of reductions in central support between 2010 and 2024 and reflects fairer national funding which better matche
02/03/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction's Essex team has celebrated a significant step forward in the delivery of the new Glenwood Sixth Form.
A special ceremony was held at the South Benfleet site to mark the completion of a major construction phase for the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) f
02/03/2026
Foundation works are now under way following this week's groundbreaking, advancing a multi-phase programme to revitalise the District Centre with new affordable homes, retail units, green spaces, and upgraded roads and cycle links.
The redevelopment is being delivered by Peabody and The Hill Group
02/03/2026
The Altrincham-based McGoff Group has stepped in to complete a £40 million residential scheme in Glossop, Derbyshire. Following a comprehensive review and overhaul of the project, the development is now progressing under the management of the £150 million construction collective.
Located on Glossop
02/03/2026
Construction materials supplier Breedon Group plc has announced the completion of an £870,000 investment programme at its Cloud Hill quarry asphalt plant.
The project focused on modernising the facility to improve operational resilience, energy performance, and material grading precision.
Cloud H
02/03/2026
Clowes Developments, working alongside lead contractor Roe Developments, has announced the practical completion of Plot 1 at Stud Brook Business Park.
The milestone sees the delivery of five high-specification units designed for industrial, warehouse, and trade counter use, ranging in size from 3,
02/03/2026
Heritage Cob & Lime is excited to announce its move to a new premises, marking an important step in the company's continued growth and commitment to natural building materials.
Known for supplying high-quality cob blocks, lime skim, lime wash, clay eco paints and a wide range of traditional and sus
02/03/2026
Construction consultancy Bentley has successfully earned a place on the ESPO Property, Building & Infrastructure Advice & Management Services framework (2664).
The appointment sees the firm covering five key regions: London, the Midlands, the North of England, the South of England, and the East of
