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17/07/2026
Jacobs has secured three new commissions with National Highways, strengthening its role in supporting the modernization, resilience and long-term performance of the UK’s strategic road network.
The appointments will see Jacobs deliver key asset renewal and project leadership services designed to im
17/07/2026
Vistry and Platform Housing Group have joined forces to deliver a 177-home, 100% affordable housing development on the former Simon Digby School site in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull.
The 4.5-hectare site, which has been identified for residential development for more than a decade, will see Platform Ho
17/07/2026
A new housing development in Devizes is set to deliver more than £3.5 million in funding for local services and infrastructure, as the first homes are completed at the site.
Bellway's Lock Keeper Gardens development, located on land between Coate Road and the Kennet and Avon Canal on the eastern ed
17/07/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction has been reappointed to both value bands of the new £1.5bn YORbuild Major Works 2 framework, which will deliver major public-sector building projects across Yorkshire and the Humber and adjacent areas.
The renewed places extend the company's long-standing partnership wit
17/07/2026
As the UK construction industry continues to demonstrate resilience amid ongoing economic uncertainty, experts within the invoice finance sector are reporting increased demand from construction businesses seeking flexible working capital solutions to support growth, manage rising costs, and overcome
17/07/2026
Preparatory works have commenced in West Vale on a transport improvement programme designed to better link Elland town centre with neighbouring areas.
Approved by planners in November 2024, the package aims to deliver safer, more convenient routes and to enhance access to the planned new Elland Rai
17/07/2026
Sefton Council's cabinet will next week be asked to approve the next stage of its Sefton 2030 housing programme, enabling partner The Sovini Group to start feasibility work on three potential development sites: the former Ainsdale Hope School, the Professional Development Centre in Formby, and the f
17/07/2026
The Mayor of Olney, Councillor Debbie Whitworth, has officially opened a new community facility at Yardley Manor, a mixed-tenure residential development being delivered by Vistry and Taylor Wimpey in Buckinghamshire.
The new building has been created as a central meeting place for residents and loc
17/07/2026
Yorkshire Water has begun work to upgrade equipment at the Ecclesall Road and Granville Road combined storm overflows (CSOs) in Sheffield.
The works involve installing new mechanical screens, kiosks and control panels, alongside upgrades to mechanical and engineering instrumentation, to improve the
17/07/2026
Knowsley Council's Cabinet has agreed to move forward with the next stage of investment in Kirkby town centre, approving plans for a leisure-led scheme at the heart of the town.
The Council has already committed more than £43.8 million to Kirkby since purchasing the town centre from the private sec
17/07/2026
The Bedford College Group has welcomed Wates Construction as the latest organisation to join its Employer Partnership Scheme, strengthening collaboration between education and industry while creating new opportunities for students.
Part of Wates Group, one of the UK's leading family-owned developme
16/07/2026
The first affordable homes at North Gate Park, the major redevelopment of the former St Ann's Hospital site in South Tottenham, have reached completion, with residents set to move into the new homes shortly.
Peabody, The Hill Group, the Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development
16/07/2026
Cameron Hall Homes has secured planning permission for a further 135 homes at Stoney Wood, its flagship residential development on the Wynyard Estate.
Construction of the second phase is expected to begin in August 2027, with the new collection of three, four and five-bedroom homes scheduled to lau
16/07/2026
Rula Developments has started construction on a new purpose-designed industrial facility at Winsford Gateway in Cheshire, which will become the new headquarters for Saint Group.
The 27,728 sq ft bespoke unit is being delivered as one of the first significant 'built to suit' agreements in the North-
16/07/2026
In today's increasingly regulated construction environment, clarity in fire protection specification is no longer optional — it is essential.
Following the Grenfell tragedy and subsequent regulatory changes, architects, consultants and designers now carry greater responsibility for ensuring that pr
16/07/2026
Fresh artist's impressions of the new stations at Portishead and Pill have been released, marking a key milestone in the £200m project to reinstate the Portishead–Bristol railway.
Residents who attended a drop-in information event at Pill Community Centre were the first to view the designs.
The vi
16/07/2026
A 22‑day programme of engineering works in central London will see London Charing Cross and Waterloo East closed to Southeastern services while Network Rail carries out a £20 million package of improvements to track, platforms and structures.
Further weekend closures are scheduled immediatel
16/07/2026
Long Harbour has agreed to forward-fund 175 new single-family rental homes in Derby and Desborough—its first acquisitions in the East Midlands for the Long Harbour Single Family Housing Fund (LHSFF)—as the fund targets £1.2 billion of investment including debt.
The real estate investment manager ha
16/07/2026
Galliford Try has issued a trading update for the year ended 30 June 2026, stating it expects to deliver a sixth successive rise in revenue, profit and cash.
Full-year revenue is anticipated to be up by circa 3%. The Group said commercial discipline and strong project delivery across all businesses
16/07/2026
Costain has won a further three-year extension to its role as Managed Service Provider (MSP) for United Utilities, confirming a partnership that began in 2019 will now run to the full ten-year term.
Over the next three years, Costain will continue supporting delivery of the AMP8 capital maintenanc
16/07/2026
The John Whitgift Foundation has sold the Whitgift Centre freehold to Unibail‑Rodamco‑Westfield (URW), the developer behind The Croydon Project, in a move designed to streamline ownership and speed up the regeneration of Croydon’s town centre.
URW already holds a long lease on the site,
16/07/2026
Oldham Coliseum Theatre's major refurbishment is advancing, with partners reaffirming their commitment to deliver a high-quality, safe venue for the borough. The theatre is now expected to reopen in 2027.
On site, contractor Tilbury Douglas has installed a new roof to protect the historic building
15/07/2026
BAM has completed 4 Arbour Street, the first commercial building to be delivered at Brent Cross Town, marking a major milestone for one of London's largest regeneration schemes.
Situated beside Brent Cross West station, the 239,000 sq ft building will house businesses and Sheffield Hallam Universit
15/07/2026
New slip roads at the A40/B4022 Shores Green junction are set to open at 10am on 17 July 2026, enhancing access to and from Witney and diverting through-traffic away from the town centre.
The Oxfordshire County Council scheme, delivered by M Group, is part of a broader programme to strengthen local
15/07/2026
Pembrokeshire County Council and Persimmon Homes have handed over the first three two-bedroom properties at the mixed-tenure Ger y Môr development in Saundersfoot, marking a key step in a project that will provide 21 social homes, with further completions expected in the coming weeks.
The wider sch
15/07/2026
Beaulieu Park station has been named winner of the Infrastructure Planning category at The Planning Awards, with judges praising the project's "long-term social value".
The scheme was led by Chelmsford City Council in partnership with Essex County Council and Network Rail to support future growth a
15/07/2026
Arup's vision has been named among the top six entries in a two-phase planning competition to advance the Max Planck Campus Martinsried.
The firm led architecture, landscape and urban design, and the planning of technical installations, structural engineering, façade design, fire safety, building
15/07/2026
The drive to reinvigorate Penrith Town Hall has reached a key milestone after Westmorland and Furness Council's Cabinet approved an outline business case and agreed to prepare a full business case later this financial year.
The vision would open up the historic building as a cultural focal point, d
15/07/2026
Economic momentum, rising housing demand and flagship investments are accelerating construction across the South West, opening new opportunities for contractors and suppliers.
The region is fast becoming one of the UK’s most active development markets, with a robust pipeline spanning residential, c
15/07/2026
National Highways has chosen the builder of a 16.4m-diameter tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Lower Thames Crossing, marking a major milestone for the scheme to deliver the UK's longest road tunnel.
The TBM is due to arrive on site and begin work in 2028, with the new road targeted to open in t
15/07/2026
SJ Roberts Construction Ltd is inviting local subcontractors and suppliers to a Meet the Buyer event linked to the Brynllywarch School project in Kerry, which is being delivered on behalf of Powys County Council.
The session will take place on Tuesday 21 July 2026, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, at SJ Ro
15/07/2026
West Suffolk Council's Cabinet is set to examine a £1.693 million package to revitalise Haverhill town centre, aiming to draw more visitors, bolster local trade and create a livelier High Street.
The scheme features refurbishment of the former HSBC building, a more welcoming and functional Market S
14/07/2026
Construction is continuing on the Moulsecoomb Housing and Community Hub project in Brighton, a regeneration scheme that will deliver 222 new council homes alongside a new community hub and enhanced public spaces.
The development, which is being delivered by Wates Residential on behalf of Brighton &
14/07/2026
The redevelopment of Haverfordwest Castle has reached a major milestone, with Morgan Sindall Construction completing the installation of a new roof structure on the Grade II listed gaol building within the historic castle walls.
The two-level roof replacement forms part of a wider programme to reju
14/07/2026
A two-year, £8.2m expansion of The Orchards Federation in Bolton is nearing completion, adding new facilities and increasing local SEND places.
A ribbon-cutting marked the final phase of the project at The Orchards Federation, where work across its two sites on Highfield Road has created new and re
14/07/2026
Croydon Council has signed a funding agreement with Network Rail to unlock public access through the East Croydon station bridge, delivering a major improvement to town centre connectivity.
The bridge links the station's east and west sides and, once works are finished, will be open to pedestrians
14/07/2026
The swimming pool at Deben Leisure Centre has reopened following the completion of major roof improvement works as part of East Suffolk Council's wider leisure centre decarbonisation programme.
The project forms part of a wider investment at Deben, Leiston and Waterlane Leisure Centres aimed at imp
14/07/2026
Our solar experts have rounded up the best solar panel installers in 2026. In our recently updated shortlist, we chose Solar4Good as the best for customer service, Project Solar as best for long warranties, and Effective Home as the most reliable provider.
Switching to solar energy is a big decisio
14/07/2026
A HIAB lorry is fitted with a hydraulic crane, allowing the driver to lift beams off the vehicle.
HIAB delivery is commonly used where:
Manual offloading is impractical
Site access allows crane operation
Beams are long or heavy
There is no on-site lifting equipment
HIAB offload can be particul
14/07/2026
Kier has broken ground on two new-build school schemes in south Wales worth a combined £29m, aimed at delivering modern, sustainable learning environments.
Ysgol Iolo Morganwg in Cowbridge and Sennybridge Community Primary School will gain new teaching accommodation, replacing ageing facilities wit
14/07/2026
The Mayor of Cambridge has helped unveil a new entrance archway at Logan’s Meadow Local Nature Reserve, marking a further step in celebrating and signposting the site’s expanded wetlands.
The bespoke oak structure, installed to raise the profile of the reserve’s recently enhanced habitats, is manag
14/07/2026
Turner & Townsend, the global programme management company, has been named to the UK Government Commercial Agency's Construction Professional Services 2 (CPS2) framework (RM6356), a key procurement route for public sector projects and programmes across the UK.
CPS2 is designed to advance the UK’s g
14/07/2026
Network Rail's Morpeth maintenance delivery unit has been transformed over seven months into an energy‑efficient, high‑spec hub to support railway operations across North East England.
The rail infrastructure owner has completed a £3.7 million upgrade of the Morpeth site to strengthen m
14/07/2026
Parts of the A1018, B1286 and A1231 will temporarily close in the coming weeks as Sunderland City Council carries out resurfacing to improve the highways network.
On Sunday 12 July, the north side of the A1018 at the Raich Carter roundabout will be shut to allow works to take place.
The B1286 Herr
10/07/2026
Network Rail's extensive £6 million summer programme in the Sunderland area has reached its midpoint, with further activity scheduled over the weekends of 11–12 and 18–19 July, building on engineering completed across the last two weekends.
The package includes renewing 664 metres of track through
10/07/2026
Caddick Construction has been appointed by Royal London Asset Management Property as principal contractor for the development of a new industrial scheme at Satellite Park in Middleton, Greater Manchester.
The contractor has secured a £25 million contract to deliver two industrial units and associat
10/07/2026
EDF and the UK Government have signed the outline terms of a CfD that would enable the life extension of Sizewell B to 2055, helping to secure reliable, low-carbon electricity and support around 900 jobs for longer.
Since entering service in 1995, Sizewell B has produced more than 270 terawatt hour
10/07/2026
A major construction milestone has been reached at The Canvas Building, a £29 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Moss Lane East in Manchester, with the project officially topping out.
The milestone was marked by representatives from developer Alumno, acting on behalf
10/07/2026
There is a silent margin-killer stalking UK construction sites, and it has nothing to do with material costs or labour shortages.
It is the ground beneath your fleet.
Unpredictable British weather patterns have forced contractors into a costly, year-round logistics trap. When the heavens open, vu
10/07/2026
If you are striving for perfection when it comes to your printed hoarding, you have come to the right place. Here you will find all the top tips and guidance on how we deliver the best printed hoarding board installations, and the things to avoid if quality sits at the top of your list.
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10/07/2026
The Hill Group and housing association L&Q have completed Kew Bridge Rise, a major regeneration project that has transformed a former brownfield site in Brentford into a new residential neighbourhood for residents, businesses and the wider community.
Representatives from the project team, including
10/07/2026
Wates Group has appointed Gareth Rhys Williams CB as a Non-Executive Director to its Board, enhancing the company's strategic capability as it continues to grow and deliver for customers across the UK.
Rhys Williams is Chair of National Highways, overseeing one of the UK’s largest infrastructure in
10/07/2026
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has completed construction of the University of Nottingham's new Hybrid Propulsion Systems Building at Jubilee Campus, delivering a specialist research facility designed to support the development of next-generation clean propulsion technologies.
Completed this spr
10/07/2026
A major scheme to stabilise and rebuild the Leashaw route at Holloway is due to commence later this month, delivered through Derbyshire County Council's £70 million annual capital programme to create safer, stronger and more resilient roads across the county.
Works formally get under way on Monday
10/07/2026
Ipswich households are being urged to join a trusted collective purchasing scheme aimed at cutting the cost of installing solar panels and battery storage.
Applications have opened for Switch Together Suffolk – previously known as Solar Together Suffolk – providing an easy, secure route to obtain c
09/07/2026
GMI Construction Group has completed the Dakota Manchester Airport hotel, handing over the latest addition to the Dakota Hotels portfolio for developer Evans Property Group.
The seven-storey, 154-bedroom hotel is now welcoming guests and expands the accommodation available for passengers travelling
09/07/2026
Seven new sustainable commercial units have been completed at Bodmin’s Normandy Way Business Hub, creating a new high-quality workspace for businesses across Cornwall.
Cornish developer Treveth Commercial LLP has officially completed the development at Walker Lanes Industrial Estate, delivering 910
09/07/2026
Hammersmith & Fulham Council has appointed Higgins Partnerships as the main contractor for the redevelopment of Avonmore Primary School, a project that will combine a new school building with the delivery of 91 mixed-tenure homes in west London.
The scheme will replace the existing school with a ne
09/07/2026
A new net zero primary school has officially opened in Cwmbran, marking the completion of a £16.2 million redevelopment project delivered by Morgan Sindall Construction on behalf of Torfaen County Borough Council.
The new Maendy Primary School was formally opened during a ceremony attended by Welsh
09/07/2026
The shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2026 has been announced, with a record number of entries demonstrating the outstanding innovation, professionalism and expertise that continues to drive the UK scaffolding and access sector forward.
This year's awards attracted the highest number
09/07/2026
Allscott Meads, led by SJ Roberts Homes, is transforming the disused factory site into a new neighbourhood of 470 properties, including 47 affordable homes owned by Housing Plus Group (HPG).
Construction started in February 2020 and is scheduled to finish in November 2026.
HPG's affordable homes
09/07/2026
Galliford Try has secured a spot on the £1.5bn YORbuild Major Works 2 regional framework for a four-year term.
The company has been named on Lot 1 for projects over £10m and Lot 2 for projects above £30m. The framework covers public sector building work for eligible public bodies and third sector o
09/07/2026
Understanding the Key Differences Between Stone Cladding and Brick Slips.
When planning a wall finish for either an interior or exterior space, two materials frequently come into consideration: stone cladding and brick slips. Both offer a way to introduce texture and character without the need for
09/07/2026
Esh Construction has completed two major schemes for Sunderland City Council, marking important progress in the Riverside Sunderland regeneration programme.
Delivered in partnership with the council, the projects have reshaped key parts of the riverside, boosting connectivity, enhancing public spac
09/07/2026
Construction is due to begin within weeks on four new affordable rental homes in the coastal village of Embleton after Northumberland County Council approved £1.17 million in funding.
Contractors are expected to break ground as soon as late July on a council-owned brownfield plot on the Greyfields
09/07/2026
National Grid has opened a consultation inviting communities across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex to help determine how community funding linked to the proposed Norwich to Tilbury scheme could be delivered if the project receives development consent.
A public survey marks the start of a wider engageme
09/07/2026
An eight-week public and stakeholder consultation has opened on early proposals to overhaul the railway in Birmingham, a scheme intended to transform journeys, support jobs and widen opportunities across the West Midlands.
The consultation focuses on major works between Bordesley and Birmingham Moo
08/07/2026
Plans are moving ahead for a substantial refurbishment and extension at Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth, alongside the creation of a Welsh Language Immersion Centre.
The scheme will modernise the current school and add a new two‑storey teaching block providing 10 classrooms, a staff room, intervent
08/07/2026
Construction has begun on a new multi-million-pound care home in Ipswich, bringing a range of on-site amenities including a café, cinema and hair salon.
Located on Kettlebaston Way, the Care UK facility will provide residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for up to 70 older people and is ex
08/07/2026
Southern Water is investing more than £30 million to reinforce Thanet’s drinking water network over the next five years, aiming to deliver more reliable, high‑quality supplies for customers across Kent.
The programme will see major treatment upgrades, the replacement of around 30 kilometres o
08/07/2026
Not-for-profit housing group Orbit has announced the completion of its 2,000th new home as part of its commitment to build and regenerate 7,000 homes by 2030.
The milestone marks two years since the launch of Orbit’s 2030 Strategy, with the homes delivered through its development arm, Orbit Homes.
08/07/2026
DVC Roofing is pleased to announce its relocation to a new office at The Watermark, Gateshead, marking an important milestone in the company's continued growth and development.
The move to 3 Bankside, The Watermark, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 9SY, provides DVC Roofing with a modern and collaborat
08/07/2026
Year 9 and 10 pupils from Southlands School were given a guided look at a £10m scheme on their own grounds that will add 3.6 million litres of wastewater storage to help cut storm overflows during heavy rain.
Students from the Chorley school went behind the hoardings to see progress on two undergro
08/07/2026
As kitchens continue to evolve into multifunctional living spaces, selecting the right flooring has become an increasingly important part of the design and specification process.
Today's kitchen floor tiles must balance durability, safety and ease of maintenance with the aesthetic demands of moder
08/07/2026
Oxfordshire County Council is assessing the potential purchase of a solar farm at an undisclosed site in the county to help meet its own energy needs, reduce its carbon footprint and deliver a financial return for taxpayers.
The council's cabinet will be asked on Tuesday, 14 July to authorise progr
08/07/2026
McLaren Construction's Yorkshire & North East division has earned a place on Lot 2 of the £1.5bn YORbuild Major Works 2 framework, covering projects valued at more than £30 million.
The public sector procurement framework spans the Yorkshire & Humber region, the North East of England, Lincolnshire,
08/07/2026
Balfour Beatty has announced a £10 million strategic investment in Pi Labs' Fund IV, an early-stage venture capital vehicle focused on technologies reshaping the built environment.
The partnership is intended to broaden Balfour Beatty’s access to emerging tools that could lift productivity, strengt
08/07/2026
Long Harbour, the living sector specialist investment manager, has secured a £100 million equity commitment from the National Housing Bank (NHB) for its Long Harbour Single Family Housing Fund (LHSFF), lifting total equity raised for the strategy to £400 million.
The latest backing follows a £300 m
08/07/2026
Nineteen affordable, energy-efficient homes have been completed in Bomere Heath, Shropshire, for social rent and shared ownership, prioritised for people with strong local ties and backed by £1.4m from Homes England.
Residents have begun moving into the new properties following the completion of th
07/07/2026
Contractor Beard has begun the concluding stage of redevelopment at Brooklands Technical College in Surrey, breaking ground on a new inclusive learning centre.
The Vickers building will deliver specialist post-16 provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Auti
07/07/2026
Work on Brighton's Victorian seafront arches will begin this summer after the Department for Transport awarded the city more than £22 million, with the council planning to add £3.9 million to deliver the next stages.
The investment is aimed at strengthening and repairing the King’s Road arches bene
07/07/2026
Willmott Dixon joined representatives from The Mosslands School, the Department for Education (DfE) and Wirral Council to celebrate a key stage in construction of the new campus.
The ceremony brought the community together to recognise momentum on the redevelopment.
Attendees signed the latest st
07/07/2026
Bellway has strengthened its commitment to the growing Linmere neighbourhood in Houghton Regis after completing the purchase of two additional land parcels, with plans to deliver a further 236 homes.
The housebuilder has already completed 307 homes across two developments within Phase 1 of the wide
07/07/2026
A multi-million-pound programme to modernise Harrogate Convention Centre is under way, designed to help the venue realise its potential and drive growth in the local economy.
Business leaders in the spa town have welcomed the start of construction, describing the convention centre as pivotal to Har
07/07/2026
When specifying structural steel in the UK, the term RSJ (Rolled Steel Joist) is still widely used on site, but in most modern projects it refers to either a Universal Beam (UB) or a Universal Column (UC).
These are the two most common types of steel beams used in UK construction — and while they
07/07/2026
Key partners have marked the completion of a £6 million extension at Sandgate School in Kendal, celebrating a major upgrade to spaces, facilities and equipment for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Sandgate, which serves pupils aged three to nineteen, has ex
07/07/2026
Caddick Construction has marked the retirement of long-standing Business Development Manager Jo Wright after more than a decade with the company, confirming the appointment of Paul Buttery as her successor.
Wright joined the newly established North West operation in 2016 as its fifth team member an
07/07/2026
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has started construction on its Eckford Vale scheme in Wem, launching a new neighbourhood aimed at providing high-quality homes for local people.
The development will comprise 100 properties ranging from two to four bedrooms, with every home fitted as standard with sol
07/07/2026
Three four-bedroom homes have been finished in Borehamwood, with two fully adapted for residents with complex physical disabilities; the Caishowe Road scheme has won Gold at the Hertfordshire Building Control Awards.
Three new family homes offering affordable, accessible and energy efficient accomm
07/07/2026
SJ Roberts Construction has been placed 14th in the UK Government and Higherin's Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employer Rankings for 2026, a recognition that underscores the company's long-term investment in developing construction talent.
With around a third of its workforce made up of apprentices, th
06/07/2026
Folkestone and Hythe MP Tony Vaughan KC has visited Dawsons Green to see progress on a new affordable housing scheme delivering 77 homes on the outskirts of Folkestone.
The development, delivered by not-for-profit housing group Orbit in partnership with housebuilder Chartway, will provide a mix of
06/07/2026
Housebuilder Bellway is marking its most successful year to date in the National House Building Council's (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality Awards.
A total of 47 Bellway site managers were recognised in this year’s scheme, accounting for more than 10 per cent of all winners nationally and highlightin
06/07/2026
Riddings Community Hub is set to undergo a major refurbishment programme aimed at upgrading key facilities and securing the long-term future of the popular leisure centre.
North Lincolnshire Council will invest in significant improvements to the site, including a refurbished swimming pool, upgraded
06/07/2026
Commuters who usually travel between Newcastle and Gateshead via the town centre are being urged to take different routes when the Park Lane roundabout shuts later this month.
The closure, beginning on Saturday 25 July, is the most complex phase of the Gateshead Highway flyover demolition. Crews wi
06/07/2026
Work has started on the Rivertown community hub project in Shotton following the appointment of Gareth Morris Construction Ltd (GMC) as main contractor.
The Pontfadog-based North Wales firm began on-site works on Monday 29 June 2026.
The multi-million-pound scheme will convert the Rivertown Unite
06/07/2026
Plessey Woods Country Park's visitor centre near Bedlington has reopened following a full refurbishment.
Months of works have delivered a contemporary, welcoming space for people to relax, dine and make the most of the park's attractions.
At the core of the overhaul is a new, state-of-the-art kitc
06/07/2026
Keel Crossing has been shortlisted in the Engineering Excellence and Construction Excellence categories at the British Construction & Infrastructure Awards 2026.
The twin nominations add to a year of industry recognition for the project, which has already won Infrastructure Project of the Year at t
06/07/2026
Moray Council has unanimously approved plans for 204 new homes from local housebuilder Springfield Properties at Elgin South Village.
Set on the southern edge of the town, the next phase combines private and affordable homes with commercial plots for local firms and spaces for community use.
The p
06/07/2026
entrica has become the first UK energy company to sign up to a new national push to expand workplace volunteering, joining the 100 Million Hour Movement led by Royal Voluntary Service (RVS).
The campaign, launched in April 2026, aims to double the number of employee volunteering hours to 100 milli
06/07/2026
A trio of Oxfordshire schools are set for significant upgrades after Oxfordshire County Council endorsed plans for major investment at the Cabinet Member for Finance meeting on Friday 3 July 2026.
The package includes an expansion of Oxford’s Mabel Prichard Special School, alongside substantial wo
03/07/2026
A £50 million extra care project in Southport will deliver 141 energy-efficient homes for older people, backed by more than £11m in grant funding from Homes England and procured via Torus' four-year Contractors Framework.
Caddick Construction has been selected to deliver Torus Homes’ new extra care
03/07/2026
Galliford Try has reached a key construction milestone at 30-33 Sloane Street in Knightsbridge, celebrating the topping out of the development with a ceremonial final bolt tightening.
The event, which signifies the building reaching its highest point, was attended by Lord Cadogan, Chairman of clien
03/07/2026
The gym and fitness studio at Brierton Sports Centre will welcome users back on Monday 13 July following a comprehensive refit, with members who paused their subscriptions receiving free access from 13–31 July before payments restart on 1 August.
Operated by Hartlepool Borough Council's Active Hart
03/07/2026
With the summer term drawing to a close and many schools deep into exams, fire safety is rarely top of mind. Yet a run of recent incidents is a reminder that risk does not take a holiday simply because the school year is winding down.
In the past few months we have seen fires at Brooklands Primary
03/07/2026
With more than four decades of experience, Antiquity Marble Ltd continues to set the standard for premium granite, quartz, porcelain, marble and Dekton worktops, combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge manufacturing to deliver bespoke surfaces for homes and commercial spaces across the
03/07/2026
Access International is pleased to announce the launch of its brand-new website, www.accessinternational.uk, providing customers across the UK and beyond with an enhanced online platform to explore its extensive range of access equipment, scaffolding systems, plant, lifting equipment, event solution
03/07/2026
Having started its life in a small Norwegian village in 1926, NorDan is now one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of aluminium-clad timber windows and doors.
With people, partnerships and values the reasons behind the company’s century of success, it welcomed group management, representatives of t
03/07/2026
Bellway has secured planning permission to add six more homes to its Hare’s Leap development in Henham, increasing the total number of homes at the site from 45 to 51.
The additional homes will be built within the existing approved development footprint off Mill Road, where construction work began
03/07/2026
Skanska has secured a £282 million contract from AshbyCapital to deliver 55 Old Broad Street, a major new office development in the heart of the City of London.
The project will provide around 270,000 sq ft of Grade A office space across 23 storeys, alongside ground-floor retail and new public real
03/07/2026
French doors UK customers choose should be practical, well made and suited to the style of the property.
At Doors and Worktops Ltd, we supply wooden French doors and made-to-measure door sets for homeowners, builders and trade customers looking for a more personal option than standard off-the-shelf
03/07/2026
Willmott Dixon has finished the new complex and formally handed it to Central Bedfordshire Council.
Operated by Everyone Active on the council's behalf, the centre opened on Saturday 27 June.
Facilities include an eight‑lane, 25‑metre main pool, a learner pool with a movable floor, a d
03/07/2026
Dudleys Consulting Engineers has played a key role in the successful redevelopment of a historic dyeworks site near Huddersfield, supporting its transformation into a sustainable residential scheme while helping to increase the saleable value of much-needed new housing in the area.
The redevelopmen
03/07/2026
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has expanded its collaboration with leading UK universities, establishing innovation partnerships with ten academic institutions to accelerate the development and deployment of solutions for the future electricity transmission system.
Through NGET's inn
03/07/2026
When people think about healthcare environments, they often focus on clinical expertise, medical equipment and operational efficiency. Yet for patients and residents, experience is shaped just as powerfully by the physical surroundings.
The room they wake up in. The surfaces they touch. Even the
02/07/2026
Kier has secured two additional Stage 1 Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts from Southern Water under the utility's £3.1 billion Strategic Delivery Partner framework for AMP8, extending major upgrade works across East Sussex and Brighton.
The new packages comprise the Hastings Resilience p
02/07/2026
Vistry has obtained Reserved Matters approvals for two schemes in Cambridgeshire and Milton Keynes, advancing delivery of 219 mixed-tenure homes and marking important milestones for its Northern Home Counties region's plans to create sustainable, long-term communities.
In South Cambridgeshire, appr
02/07/2026
Planning permission has been approved for Oxfordshire County Council's next phase of improvements to the A40 between the Eynsham park and ride and Wolvercote, paving the way for more reliable journeys, quicker bus services, enhanced walking and cycling routes, and enabling the Eynsham park and ride
02/07/2026
Two-kilometre mains replacement will strengthen supplies, reduce leakage and cut the risk of bursts in the North Yorkshire village near Harrogate and York.
Yorkshire Water has started a £766,000 scheme to renew 2km of drinking water mains in Marton cum Grafton, close to Harrogate and York.
The upg
02/07/2026
Galliford Try has renamed its Building East Midlands business to Galliford Try Building East Midlands and Anglia, aligning the title with the unit's core and expanding footprint across the East of England.
The move recognises increasing workload and organic growth in the eastern part of its operati
02/07/2026
Chelmsford City Council's Planning Committee has endorsed the final outline planning application for Chelmsford Garden Community, a key step forward for the flagship development.
The approval permits three linked villages delivering 3,500 homes, with at least 665 affordable properties. The plans al
02/07/2026
Hoardings are being installed this week around the site in Huyton Village Centre as plans advance for a new community facility that will include the relocated Huyton Library.
The former B&M unit on Cavendish Walk will be transformed with a new library on the ground floor. Knowsley Works, which prov
02/07/2026
Essex-based importer makes 18mm Tulipwood available with no minimum order and same-day dispatch
ProBoard Timber, the UK timber importer and distributor with over 35 years of industry experience, is drawing attention to American Tulipwood as one of the most practical and cost-effective
02/07/2026
Arup has appointed John Ammentorp as Global Energy Leader as it steps up plans to expand its worldwide energy work and help clients navigate the transition to low‑carbon systems.
He joins from Rambøll, where he most recently served as Global Service Line Director for Industry and Infrastructu
02/07/2026
Residents in Rose Hill now have access to a modernised and affordable gym at Rose Hill Community Centre following a comprehensive refurbishment of the fitness suite.
The facility has undergone a full overhaul, with all previous equipment replaced by state-of-the-art Matrix Fitness machines.
New ad
02/07/2026
People living in Little Bealings are being asked to help shape a new Neighbourhood Plan that will steer future growth, protect local character and inform how land is used in the village.
East Suffolk Council has launched a formal consultation on the draft plan, which was prepared by Little Bealings
01/07/2026
Kier has been appointed by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to deliver a £32 million upgrade at Chapel Allerton Hospital, adding a new three-storey theatre block with two operating theatres and refurbishing ward space to boost capacity, cut waiting times and improve patient experience.
The scheme
01/07/2026
Tenby railway station is set to move closer to full accessibility as Network Rail starts installing sections of a new pedestrian bridge as part of a major upgrade.
The scheme, funded through the Department for Transport's Access for All programme, will create step-free routes to both platforms, ben
01/07/2026
Yorkshire Water will begin a £270k scheme in Braithwell, Rotherham, on Monday 6 July to renew over 550 metres of clean water mains.
The project is designed to cut leakage, reduce bursts and improve the reliability of supplies for customers. Ageing pipes will be replaced with modern, more resilient
01/07/2026
Croydon Council has approved plans to overhaul College Green, the underused space between Fairfield Halls and Croydon College, marking a significant milestone in the town centre's regeneration.
Consent paves the way for a high‑quality public green space featuring areas for play, relaxation an
01/07/2026
A new digital-first repairs service promising clearer updates and greater flexibility has gone live for Birmingham City Council tenants and leaseholders.
The revamped offer, which launched today (1 July), aims to be more helpful, flexible and responsive. A new digitised reporting journey is designe
01/07/2026
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Hinkley Point C, in Somerset is the first nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, to provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes.
It will be the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK, creating thousands of jobs and providin
01/07/2026
From wind turbines and radio base stations to substations, rail networks and lightning protection systems, reliable Earthing is essential for both operational performance and human safety.
However, concerns around defective earthing designs, Earth Potential Rise (EPR) and dangerous touch v
01/07/2026
Plymouth City Council has issued a final update on the Trefusis Park Flood Relief Scheme, confirming that the majority of works are complete.
Contractor Kier is no longer on site full-time. Remaining tasks over the coming weeks include installing a basketball hoop and throw lines (for water safety)
01/07/2026
Robust UK, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of steel door solutions, launches its new fire exit door, ACTIV-DOR, suitable for use in sports halls, gymnasiums, leisure centres and multi-purpose recreational spaces.
In a move away from traditional emergency exits designed with box panels and res
01/07/2026
From today, Wednesday 1 July, the Penarth Road and Riverside (Fish Jetty) car parks serving Cardiff Central station will close for good, including pick-up and drop-off at both sites, ahead of preparatory works for the station’s transformation.
Drivers should now use the new multi-storey car park at
