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28/08/2026
Three-year overhaul at Shortlands Water Booster Station increases capacity, adds new pumps and power systems, and kept customers in supply, as part of the utility’s largest infrastructure upgrade in 150 years.
Thames Water has finished a £15 million upgrade of its Shortlands Water Booster Station i
28/08/2026
Kier has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver the redevelopment of Anglo European School in Ingatestone, Essex, after the project secured planning permission.
The scheme will modernise and replace parts of the estate, adding a new three-storey school building, a canopy str
28/08/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction has launched a new Northern Home Counties Ventures unit, led by Director Emma Curtis, and appointed Richard Dobson as Regional Managing Director for London, as part of a broader upgrade to its leadership across the Home Counties and the capital.
The moves follow a sustai
28/08/2026
Eight organisations have joined the Zero Carbon Oxfordshire Partnership (ZCOP), expanding the countywide coalition working to cut emissions and adapt to climate change.
The new partners are: Earth Trust, FarmED, North East Cotswold Farmers Cluster, CPRE Oxfordshire, Greencore Homes, Beard Construct
28/08/2026
A £40 million overhaul of the eight-storey Princes Exchange office block next to Leeds station has begun, setting the stage for a new rail industry hub in the city centre.
Network Rail's scheme will bring the 108,576 sq ft building back into use. Funded by the Department for Transport and Network R
28/08/2026
Orchard Build Limited has installed a new solar array at Orchard House on the Threshelfords Business Park in Feering, supported by a £7,700 grant from Braintree District Council through the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund.
The installation is helping the business reduce energy bills,
28/08/2026
Great Places Housing Group has marked the completion of the latest phase at Foxhall Village, welcoming partners and stakeholders to celebrate the handover of 88 additional affordable homes for local residents near Blackpool's town centre and seafront.
The project has turned a former brownfield plot
28/08/2026
Tilbury Douglas has finished construction on the Urgent and Emergency Care Upgrade Programme at Arrowe Park Hospital, delivered for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Procured via the Procure 22 Framework, the project combined complex new-build and refurbishment works and rep
28/08/2026
Impressive photographs can show the quality of a completed building project, but they cannot fully communicate what the homeowner experienced during the construction process.
That is why the customer’s video review of ARN
28/08/2026
Restoration of the site is well under way after it sustained major damage in a fire in March.
Post‑incident investigations assessed the extent of the damage, with structural and electrical surveys completed alongside a comprehensive clean‑up of the premises.
Initial repair activity beg
25/08/2026
Construction is now under way on 100 homes in Cirencester as part of The Steadings, a new neighbourhood for the town backed by significant funding.
The scheme is being delivered through a collaboration between Keepmoat, Homes England and Bathurst Development.
Keepmoat has broken ground on the firs
25/08/2026
Planning approval adds 18 energy-efficient homes to Persimmon Homes Central’s Tame Bridge View at the former Phoenix Collegiate site, taking the scheme to 123 properties and including affordable options plus a £24,000 Community Infrastructure Levy contribution.
The newly approved one- to three-bedr
25/08/2026
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25/08/2026
Housing Plus Group has completed a £961 million funding programme with five banking partners to finance investment in existing homes, deliver new properties and support local communities.
Nationwide, NatWest, Santander, AIB and Barclays have provided the new finance, arranged with support from Savi
25/08/2026
Hard hats, practical learning and fresh experiences defined the summer for a group of young people in Salford who took part in a dedicated construction pathway. They gathered on 19 August to celebrate their progress at a special Celebration Day.
The event marked the completion of a bespoke construc
25/08/2026
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has secured planning permission for a multi-million-pound expansion and refurbishment of the Buarth y Capel satellite site of Ysgol Ty Coch in Ynysybwl, with the upgraded facilities due to be completed by the end of 2027.
The Planning and Development Committee approved the
25/08/2026
Network Rail and Southern Railway say services are on track to restart between Haywards Heath and Lewes on Tuesday 1 September following a complex recovery and repair operation, with comprehensive safety checks to be completed before trains run.
The route is due to reopen to passengers after major
25/08/2026
Work is gathering speed on the overhaul of Adams House, with Harlow Council converting the landmark into a major food and leisure hub at the heart of the town centre.
The entire ground floor is being refitted as a lively market-hall style venue, featuring a bar and multiple food operators serving e
25/08/2026
Construction of the Braintree Community Diagnostic Centre has been completed by McLaughlin & Harvey and formally handed over to the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
The Trust will now carry out the final fit-out and install clinical equipment ahead of welcoming the first patients at the st
25/08/2026
Barratt Redrow has opened its first inclusive play area at Frenchay Park, near Bristol, providing a place where children of all ages and abilities can play, explore and interact.
The facility marks a significant step in the company's commitment to building accessible, welcoming and inclusive commun
25/08/2026
Murphy joint venture, has been named an enterprise partner on National Grid’s North West London Upgrade (NWLU), a multi-year programme designed to reinforce the electricity network and accommodate rising demand across a key growth corridor.
Covering the route from Sundon substation in Bedfordshire
24/08/2026
Work has begun on the second phase of a major housing regeneration project at Calverley Close in Bromley, with Riverside and Countryside Partnerships, part of Vistry, holding a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the latest milestone.
The ceremony marked the start of construction on 32 social rent home
24/08/2026
HS2 engineers have completed the initial major phase to launch the Duddeston Junction Viaduct over the Birmingham to Derby railway, kicking off a substantial programme to bridge six tracks (three freight and three passenger) that is due to finish next summer.
Duddeston Junction is the first and lon
24/08/2026
Construction has begun on the latest stage of the Dallington Grange development on the north‑western outskirts of Northampton.
This phase will provide 295 two‑ to five‑bedroom homes beside Harlestone Firs, comprising 153 properties from Persimmon Homes and a further 122 from Charl
24/08/2026
Plymouth's Civic Centre will be wrapped in scaffolding from the end of September as the most substantial stage of its restoration moves ahead.
Plymouth City Council and Capital&Centric have confirmed the landmark will disappear behind a large scaffold 'tower' as contractors mobilise for phase one o
24/08/2026
Galliford Try has completed the handover of the new Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCiO) Benton Park Primary School in Newcastle, delivered via the Department for Education's Medium Value Framework.
The two-storey building incorporates a biosolar green roof, rooftop photovoltaic panels and energy-e
24/08/2026
Wates Construction has appointed Roger Forsdyke as its new UK Operations Director as the business looks to accelerate growth across the public and private sectors.
Forsdyke will join the business on 1 September 2026, bringing more than 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles across tier o
24/08/2026
Flood mitigation and landscaping improvements will be carried out at Saxon Green, next to Linnet Way and Simonswood Brook in Kirkby.
The scheme is intended to strengthen the resilience and accessibility of the existing footpath while delivering flood mitigation measures and environmental enhancemen
24/08/2026
Huddersfield Town Football Club has completed the installation of a new safe standing area at the Accu Stadium, as part of its ongoing investment in the matchday experience and spectator safety.
The project was delivered by Majestic Construction and is located within the South Stand. The new area f
24/08/2026
Conventional vapour control layers have a fixed vapour resistance all year round.
That can work well in winter, but it can also limit the structure’s ability to dry back towards the inside when conditions change.
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24/08/2026
The demand for reliable, durable and compliant construction workwear in the UK continues to make specialist online suppliers an increasingly important resource for contractors, tradespeople and businesses. Tuffshop is building on more than 20 years of experience in the sector with an extensive onlin
24/08/2026
House hunters are invited to tour a new show home in Ingleby Barwick, showcasing a selection of two to four-bedroom properties.
Persimmon Homes has opened the doors to its Little Maltby show home in Ingleby Barwick, Stockton.
The development features a choice of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes, appealing
24/08/2026
Kier has been selected by The Crown Estate to overhaul the Grade II Listed 10 Piccadilly, transforming the century-old landmark into modern office, hospitality and retail space to help strengthen the West End economy as part of the landlord’s largest ever development programme.
Situated at Piccadil
21/08/2026
Including security lessons from the recent fire at the former City of Wolverhampton College Paget Road campus. An industry perspective on how layered security, regular inspections, controlled access and rapid response can protect vacant buildings, communities and property investments.
21/08/2026
Edge-glued panels now available to the UK trade with no minimum order and same-day dispatch from Essex.
Ash is one of Europe's most versatile and widely specified hardwoods. Its pale, creamy-white tone, tight straight grain, and excellent strength-to-weight ratio make it a natural choice for a broa
21/08/2026
New timber acoustic fencing system achieves 25–34dB noise reduction, independently laboratory tested to BS EN ISO 10140-2:2010.
Advanced Acoustics, UK manufacturer of professional acoustic treatment and soundproofing products, has launched SilentFence — a natural timber acoustic fencing system comp
21/08/2026
MyActive Leek has opened its doors following a £17 million redevelopment for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, transforming the former Brough Park Leisure Centre as part of the wider Levelling Up regeneration of Leek town centre.
The scheme aims to boost healthier lifestyles, improve acces
21/08/2026
Groundforce Shorco has provided structural support for a deep basement excavation in Chatham, Kent.
The company has supplied its MP50, MP150 and MP250 modular hydraulic props to groundworks specialist Lashi Contractors which is constructing an underground car park for a development of 61 one, two a
21/08/2026
New Skills England figures highlight the scale of the qualification challenge facing construction as the industry prepares for major workforce growth over the next decade.
Nearly half a million extra workers needed
Skills England projects that employment across 30 priority construction occu
21/08/2026
Gateshead Council is investing in a new junior play area at Saltwell Park, with installation scheduled for the autumn.
At the heart of the scheme is a main play structure reaching almost nine metres in height, designed to encourage more adventurous play so children can challenge themselves and test
21/08/2026
Bouygues UK has been appointed to overhaul Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School in Crawley, West Sussex, through the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme, which prioritises schools with buildings in the poorest condition.
Construction is due to begin in August 2026 and finish in lat
21/08/2026
Leeds-based pioneering drainage technology specialist shortlisted for product innovation, technology supplier and two carbon reduction awards
Civil Water Management (CWM) has been named a finalist in all four categories it entered at the TechFest 2026 awards.
The company has been shortlisted for:
21/08/2026
When a boiler stops working, finding the correct replacement part quickly can make all the difference. For homeowners, landlords, heating engineers and trade professionals, the ability to buy boiler spares online provides a convenient way to identify and order the components needed to keep h
21/08/2026
People across Gloucestershire could benefit from stronger housing planning, more resilient communities and closer links between housing, health and wellbeing under the new Gloucestershire Housing Commission.
Gloucestershire's seven local authorities have joined forces to establish the Commission. G
21/08/2026
Rory Flynn has secured a Level 2 brickwork apprenticeship with Kinlan Brickwork after a successful Beacon Programme placement at Latimer’s Brewery Gardens/Boddingtons site in Manchester, marking GRAHAM's first trades-focused joint venture apprenticeship.
GRAHAM is celebrating the success of Beacon
21/08/2026
Vital Energi has been certified as a Great Place to Work, coinciding with its UK-wide team growing to more than 860 people across offices and project sites.
The certification was awarded by Great Place to Work following an independent employee survey, which the company entered for the first time th
21/08/2026
BGO, a global real estate investment manager, and Seyon, a Boston-based, vertically integrated industrial real estate investor, owner and operator, have acquired a two-building, 134,413-square-foot industrial portfolio in Marlborough, Massachusetts, within the Boston metropolitan area.
The transac
21/08/2026
Major maintenance and upgrade work on Islip Bridge will begin on 21 September, with a full closure to motor vehicles from 28 September to 20 November. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to cross throughout.
Residents and drivers are being advised of a 10-week programme led by Oxfordshire C
20/08/2026
Oxford City Council has submitted a full planning application to deliver 16 all-electric, affordable council homes at Maltfield House in Northway, replacing a derelict former children's home.
The application marks a key milestone in bringing the long-vacant site back into use, with the scheme aimed
20/08/2026
Construction has begun at the Garden Village at Handforth, marking a shift from vision to delivery for the new community.
Initial works focus on creating a new gateway entrance in line with existing planning consent, intended to unlock future phases across the site.
Conceived as more than a standa
20/08/2026
Equans UK & Ireland has acquired Mway Communications, a specialist in highways technology and communications infrastructure that supports National Highways and Tier 1 contractors across the UK’s Strategic Road Network (SRN).
Mway employs 100 people and has an annual turnover of £26 million. The acq
20/08/2026
Countryside Partnerships, part of Vistry Group, and SNG have marked the first handovers at the north-west London scheme, which will deliver more than 50% affordable housing across the development.
The milestone supports efforts to expand the mix of new homes in the capital.
The wider project will
20/08/2026
Early site activity is gathering pace on Oxfordshire County Council’s A40 Eynsham park and ride to Wolvercote scheme, with vegetation clearance, ecological mitigation and utility diversion works now under way ahead of full construction.
The £126 million project will bring the Eynsham park and ride
20/08/2026
ABAX, a leader in smart mobility and connected operations, is delivering ABAX Vision AI, an intelligent video telematics solution tailored specifically to navigate complex UK GDPR requirements.
To accelerate safe, compliant deployments, the company has introduced a comprehensive initiative providi
20/08/2026
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SSD Safety provides professional safety equipment hire for construction companies, contractors, site managers and businesses across London and the surrounding areas.
From PPE and fall arrest equipment to gas detectors, breathing apparatus, confined
20/08/2026
Yorkshire Water has begun flood alleviation schemes in the North Yorkshire villages of Carlton Miniott and Easingwold, targeting areas that have experienced repeated localised flooding.
In Carlton Miniott, a project worth more than £4.5m will install a new underground storage tank off Carlton Road.
20/08/2026
Lancashire timber manufacturer demonstrates its confidence in quality, craftsmanship and durability with a new 10-year product guarantee.
Canopy Products Ltd has announced the introduction of a 10-year structural guarantee across its preservative-treated selected European Redwood timber door can
20/08/2026
Demolition of the former Hexham Fire Station is due to begin next week clearing the way for a new vehicle workshop designed to enhance local services and offer better value for money for residents.
Councillor Mark Mather, Cabinet Member for Roads and Highways, said: "This is a vital next step for a
20/08/2026
Local families are set to benefit from an inclusive play area at Lower Place, backed by developer funding with additional support from Rochdale South Township.
The scheme will feature accessible play towers, swings with inclusive and cradle seats, a horse springer, slide, climbing net and a wheelch
20/08/2026
Northumbrian Water will begin a major investment in Ponteland to improve the resilience, reliability and quality of water supplies for local customers.
Delivered by Northumbrian Water's partner United Infrastructure, the project will see two kilometres of new water main installed in Ponteland, Nort
20/08/2026
An extensive package of engineering works will take place over three weekends, impacting rail journeys between Newcastle and Scotland. Network Rail teams will deliver upgrades at multiple locations across the North East, including track renewals, improvements to switches and crossings, overhead line
19/08/2026
Costain has been appointed by Thames Water to upgrade strategic wastewater treatment assets across the Thames Valley, in a programme designed to strengthen the resilience of critical treatment services.
The award covers around £150m of essential works at 15 wastewater treatment sites as part of Tha
19/08/2026
Phase two of the Southport Eastern Access scheme has started delivering major changes around Kew Roundabout and reopening Foul Lane to traffic.
The plans include new signalised pedestrian and cycle crossings and improved access to the retail park for drivers.
Long regarded as difficult to navigat
19/08/2026
The railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath will remain shut for a minimum of ten days while a complex operation removes a derailed Southern train and repairs the route, Network Rail and Southern Rail said on Sunday 16 August 2026. The incident occurred near Lewes on Thursday 13 August.
Passengers
19/08/2026
MAI Awards 2026 Puts Every Reputable Fabricator in the Spotlight and We Talk About the Industry That Closed Its Doors Because It Failed to Be Remembered.
Somewhere in Britain, right now, a homeowner is leaning on a worktop that has outlasted three kitchen paint jobs, two dishwashers, and a decade o
19/08/2026
What is a drainage strategy for minor planning applications?
A drainage strategy for minor planning applications is a technical document that demonstrates how surface water will be managed on a development site in compliance with planning regulations and local authority requirements. It forms part
19/08/2026
Vistry has completed the last handover of affordable homes to SettleParadigm Housing Group at its St Michael's Hurst development, marking a major milestone for the wider scheme.
The final six properties were delivered at the beginning of August, concluding the transfer of all 50 affordable homes in
19/08/2026
Caddick Construction is pushing ahead with the 96,000 sq ft second phase at Farington Park in Leyland for Caddick Developments, backed by Arrow Capital Partners and Cerberus Capital Management.
The contractor has stepped up activity on the Lancashire scheme, with the steel frame now taking shape fo
19/08/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction's Southern Home Counties business has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a new £27 million specialist school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Gillingham, Kent.
The Inspire Academy project was procured throu
19/08/2026
Southeastern services have resumed at London Charing Cross and Waterloo East following a 22-day closure to deliver a £20 million package of essential engineering works.
During the shutdown, services were diverted to other London terminals and temporary alterations were made across the Southeastern
19/08/2026
Work is advancing on a £3.8 million programme to convert the former John Venn Building in Hereford — previously known as the John Haider Building — into high-quality emergency accommodation for people facing homelessness.
Herefordshire Council, in partnership with contractor Speller Metcalfe, is re
19/08/2026
As part of Knowsley Council's ongoing regeneration in Huyton, the vacant former B&M unit on Cavendish Walk is being transformed into a modern library and community hub.
The new venue will offer a welcoming, accessible place for learning and digital services, alongside a programme of events and acti
19/08/2026
Extensive public realm works are due to commence in Earlestown town centre as the regeneration programme moves into its next phase.
From Friday 28 August, improvements on Market Street will include upgraded pavement surfaces and high-quality street finishes, along with new street furniture, signage
18/08/2026
Halton Wales has secured a major contract to supply specialist high-integrity HVAC dampers for the Sizewell C nuclear power station project in Suffolk.
The Ebbw Vale-based business, part of global technology group Halton, said the contract is worth several tens of millions of euros, making it one o
18/08/2026
HS2 has revealed the first six completed high-speed platforms inside the underground station box at Old Oak Common in west London, marking a major construction milestone for the project.
The subterranean platforms will be used by HS2’s new fleet of high-speed trains, providing services between Lond
18/08/2026
Bath College has named Beard as the Strategic Partner for its Construction and Building Services Real Skills Hub, a collaboration designed to nurture future talent across the West of England.
Under the Real Skills Hub Guarantee, 350 learners and apprentices each year will have a defined route into
18/08/2026
Thercel Land Limited is continuing its investment at Europark in Rugby, with construction underway on a new 35,770 sq ft speculative industrial and warehouse building.
Known as Europark 35, the development forms part of the next phase at the established A5 business park and is being delivered to pr
18/08/2026
United Utilities has welcomed Ofwat's provisional approval of £975 million in additional investment to support the North West’s expanding economy and create 4,000 extra jobs across its supply chain.
The draft ruling follows the company’s April submission outlining a range of schemes requiring furth
18/08/2026
Funds managed by Triple Point have acquired the 49.2MW Hessay Solar project near York from Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc.
The project, which has secured planning consent, covers around 61.3 hectares and is expected to generate enough clean electricity to supply approximately
18/08/2026
Steel installation has begun on a new Government office hub in Darlington, marking a major milestone in the development of the permanent home of the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC).
Around 800 tonnes of steel are being installed at the Brunswick Street Government Hub, forming the frame of the five
18/08/2026
Selecting the appropriate fixing is an important consideration when installing external wall insulation, with the choice of product depending on the substrate, insulation type and requirements of the project.
Ecomerchant is highlighting the
18/08/2026
Vistry has introduced a new employment and skills portal to help Waltham Forest residents access vacancies and training opportunities arising from the housebuilder’s local projects.
The platform, available at goodwork.london, is designed to bring together opportunities generated by Vistry and its
18/08/2026
Preview images have been released of a new development which is taking shape in Wynyard in County Durham.
Bellway is building 179 sustainable new homes at Oakwood at Wynyard Park, which will be accessed via Musgrave Garden Lane and Attenborough Way, and opened a sales cabin on site last month (July
18/08/2026
GMI Construction Group has secured places on all four lots it bid for under the new Crescent Construction framework, strengthening the contractor’s ability to deliver public-sector projects across the Midlands and North of England.
The appointments cover two NEC4 contract routes in each region: the
17/08/2026
Planning permission has been granted for a £14.6 million expansion of Sarum Academy in Salisbury, increasing capacity by 300 places to meet growing local demand for secondary school provision.
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to deliver the multi-phase scheme, which was procured via t
17/08/2026
Edgbaston Stadium has unveiled the final interior designs for its highly anticipated on-site Radisson RED Hotel, which is scheduled to open in July 2027 ahead of the Ashes series.
The newly released images provide a first glimpse inside the 146-room hotel, currently under construction as part of a
17/08/2026
Keepmoat has partnered with construction and property recruitment firm RG Setsquare to launch a new prison reform programme designed to help people in Yorkshire prisons secure employment in the construction industry after completing their sentences.
The Restart Programme has been developed by the t
17/08/2026
With a fifth UK heatwave under way and temperatures forecast to reach 38°C, households are increasingly turning sunshine into income.
Octopus said it has paid out nearly £100 million to households in the past year for solar power exported to the grid, averaging £244 per home.
Interest in new insta
17/08/2026
Investing in a mezzanine floor is a significant decision.
Whether you're looking to increase warehouse capacity, create office space, or improve operational efficiency, the success of your project depends heavily on choosing the right supplier.
While many companies can manufacture steel structure
17/08/2026
A £4.6 million programme to strengthen the reliability, resilience and long-term performance of the East Coast Main Line (ECML) will begin next month.
The works, on the route linking Edinburgh Waverley with London King’s Cross, require the line between Edinburgh and Newcastle to close from Saturday
17/08/2026
Two recent industrial fires have highlighted a shift in the pattern of industrial fire incidents across the UK.
While neither fire involved a large warehouse or major manufacturing complex, the two incidents placed an enormous burden on the fire and rescue services, local communities and the wider
17/08/2026
Council funding has bridged a shortfall at True's Yard Museum, allowing the next phase of restoration after excavations exposed the original cobbled yard and the remains of four late-18th-century cottages.
The £6,000 award from the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk supports ongoing work
17/08/2026
National Grid has begun its North West London Upgrade (NWLU), a major investment to reinforce the electricity transmission network, accommodate future demand and unlock new connections across North West London and nearby areas.
Running from Sundon substation in Bedfordshire to Elstree in Hertfordsh
17/08/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction has appointed Nick Corrigan as Area Director for its North East and Cumbria business as the company continues to expand its regional operations.
Corrigan brings 30 years of experience in the construction industry to the role, with most of his career spent working across
17/08/2026
Ainscough Crane Hire has completed the dismantling of one of the largest telecoms towers of its type to be decommissioned in the UK, supporting telecommunications infrastructure services provider Circet at a former EE site in Sunderland.
The 52-metre tower, which measured four metres in diameter an
17/08/2026
Rioja Estates and Willmott Dixon Developments have submitted a planning application for a £150 million mixed-use development that aims to transform North Quay in Great Yarmouth.
Known as Quayside, the privately funded scheme is planned as a new gateway destination for the town, combining outlet ret
14/08/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to build a new £16.9 million health centre on the former Thornbury hospital site, providing purpose-built healthcare facilities for the local community.
South Gloucestershire Council appointed the contractor through the Southern Construction Framework.
14/08/2026
MukAway, the materials management platform from MA EnviroTech Group, has agreed a three-year, group-wide deal with GRAHAM in one of the platform's largest commercial wins to date.
The agreement brings the entire GRAHAM business onto MukAway, establishing it as the contractor's primary system for ma
14/08/2026
Royal London Asset Management has completed the forward-funding of a 331-unit build-to-rent scheme in Wolverhampton, taking its RLAM Living Fund portfolio to more than 1,500 homes.
Bicycle Works forms the first phase of Smithgate, a major regeneration project that is set to transform a 12-acre brow
14/08/2026
Yorkshire Water has begun its second storm overflow improvement project in York, aimed at reducing discharges into local watercourses as part of a wider £1.5bn investment due by April 2030.
The £2.5m project at the Poppleton Road North combined sewer overflow (CSO) will install an underground stora
14/08/2026
Vistry has become the first major UK housebuilder to join the award-winning Prisoners Building Homes (PBH) initiative, starting a pilot programme at its timber-frame manufacturing facility in Warrington.
Under the pilot, three people currently on the PBH scheme will gain hands-on skills and workpla
14/08/2026
Liquid Corporate Finance has unveiled a fresh new brand identity, marking an exciting new chapter for the independent UK business finance broker.
Since launching in 2019, Liquid Corporate Finance has continued to develop and establish itself within the UK business finance market. As the business ha
14/08/2026
Work has started on a new multimillion-pound Care UK care home in Whitford Gardens, Mitcham, which will include amenities such as a cinema, hair and beauty salon, and a café.
On completion, the home will provide full-time residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short-term respite stays,
14/08/2026
Dawson WAM has been named a finalist in six categories at the GRAHAM Group Supply Chain Awards 2026.
The company has been recognised for:
- Outstanding Quality Management
- Excellence in SHE Performance
- Contribution to Responsible Social Value
- Excellence Through Collaboration & Delivery
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14/08/2026
Cala Homes has appointed James Dunne as Managing Director of its Southern region, tasking him with driving the business's strategic growth and expansion as it progresses a strong pipeline across Hampshire, Dorset and southern Wiltshire.
Dunne brings more than 30 years' experience in the housebuildi
14/08/2026
Caddick Construction has commenced main contract works on a £30m purpose-built addiction treatment facility in Nottingham, following its appointment as principal contractor.
The project for Delamere Health will provide specialist support for people experiencing addiction and will include 32 residen
14/08/2026
A purpose-built supported living scheme enabling eight people to live more independently has been formally opened in Knowsley.
Thursby Walk, in Kirkby, was declared open by Councillor Edna Finneran, Mayor of Knowsley, accompanied by Mayoress Rebecca Ming. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by
13/08/2026
Construction has started on the £28m first stage of Prince’s Gate in Oldham town centre, with Willmott Dixon delivering 75 affordable homes for national placemaker Muse in partnership with Oldham Council.
Known as Phase 1 (Block C), the scheme will provide six storeys of new homes on the former Pri
13/08/2026
Kier has been appointed by Derwent London to deliver Holden House, an office-led redevelopment at the corner of Oxford Street and Rathbone Place in London’s West End.
The £98.95m contract marks Kier's second major scheme for Derwent London and continues the contractor’s expansion in the commercial
13/08/2026
HBC Construction has completed work on The Spark, a £17 million purpose-built facility at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park that will become home to the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT).
Delivered in partnership with Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, the approximately 43,000
13/08/2026
With another heatwave forecast, Anglian Water is urging customers in Norwich to limit water use to essential needs to protect supplies and safeguard local rivers. The company cautioned that without cutting individual consumption, customers could see supplies affected during the continuing hot, dry s
13/08/2026
Work has begun on a £22 million transformation of the Carreras building in Mornington Crescent, with property owner Lazari appointing main contractor Vert Projects to deliver the refurbishment.
The art deco landmark, formerly known as Greater London House, takes its name from its original use as th
13/08/2026
New integrated solution combines fleet tracking, intelligent video, and real-time driver safety in a single ABAX platform.
ABAX, a leader in smart mobility solutions, has launched ABAX Vision AI in the UK. This new solution integrates high-definition video evidence and real-time driver safet
13/08/2026
By James Stewart, DYWIDAG Structural Health Monitoring Technology Director.
Recent extreme weather events in the UK not only posed a public health risk, they challenged the integrity of rail infrastructure vulnerable to spells of intense heat.
In Lingwood, Norfolk, the barometer reached 37.7C on
13/08/2026
You can hire any competent contractor to build a restaurant. Walls go up, floors go down, lights get wired. The question is whether the contractor understands how a restaurant actually operates, and whether that understanding changes the quality of what gets built.
It does. Significantly.
What
13/08/2026
Persimmon Homes South West has secured planning consent for the second phase of its Tawcroft development in Barnstaple, brought forward as part of a consortium with Elan Homes.
The permission enables a further 141 properties, including 42 affordable homes (30%) that will be transferred to a local
13/08/2026
Outline permission has been granted on appeal for up to 325 homes in Sandbach, Cheshire East, after an Inspector found the proposal’s benefits outweighed limited harms, unlocking affordable and accessible housing alongside a new community park.
Pegasus Group has supported Bloor Homes in securing ou
13/08/2026
A £9m package of improvements to Newcastle's A167(M) has reached one year on site, marking major progress on the city’s elevated Central Motorway viaduct between the Great North Road and the New Bridge Street roundabout.
Over the past 12 months, teams have carried out critical concrete repairs and
13/08/2026
Hinkley Point C (HPC) is working with the Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) to strengthen safety across the nuclear construction site, ensuring thousands of workers operate to consistent standards as the project ramps up.
As Europe's largest and most complex engineering construction p
13/08/2026
Network Rail will undertake a major package of works in and around Huddersfield as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), designed to improve reliability, boost capacity and pave the way for faster, more frequent and greener services across the North.
At Huddersfield, the station subway will
12/08/2026
Endurance Land, a member of Nan Fung Group, has appointed Multiplex as main contractor for its landmark 99 City Road development in EC1, with construction due to begin in Q3 2026 and practical completion targeted for 2030.
Located at the junction of Old Street and the City of London, the 36-storey
12/08/2026
Network Rail has completed a track renewal scheme inside Alfreton Tunnel in Derbyshire, aimed at delivering smoother and more dependable services for both passengers and freight between Sheffield and Nottingham.
Engineers worked across the weekend of 8 and 9 August to renew almost 500 metres of tra
12/08/2026
Network Rail will carry out a 26-day programme to waterproof and reinforce four underground tunnels on the Merseyrail network this autumn, with part-closures, rail replacement buses and amended services in place.
The upgrade, running from Sunday 11 October to Friday 6 November, is designed to impro
12/08/2026
Breedon Group has issued an update on its 'Back British Cement' campaign, launched in January to press for urgent steps that safeguard UK cement manufacturing.
The company welcomed recent signals from the new Prime Minister on supporting British industry and the Chancellor’s call for 'Buying Britis
12/08/2026
The Future Homes Standard (FHS) officially came into force on 24 March 2026 and represents the biggest change to Building Regulations since 2013.
Designed to deliver homes that are ‘zero-carbon ready’, the new requirements are expected to reduce operational carbon emissions by 75-80% compared to p
12/08/2026
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging every secondary school in London to invite a working builder to speak to pupils before they select their GCSE options.
The call follows new research showing that 32% of Londoners say meeting successful tradespeople would make them more likely to en
12/08/2026
For those of us not fortunate enough to have air conditioning, the past few weeks of high temperatures have made even the simplest of activities – such as sleeping – a challenge. According to the latest reports from scientists and climatologists, these heatwaves are set to be a frequent occurrence.
12/08/2026
Oldham's first large-scale solar array is advancing in Failsworth, converting a long-vacant plot into a source of renewable electricity.
Work at Wrigley Head Solar Farm is nearing completion, with the facility expected to begin generating electricity soon.
The installation has been built on Counci
12/08/2026
Dorset Council has given the go-ahead to plans from South Coast for 328 zero-carbon ready homes in Chickerell, granting outline permission for 185 properties and detailed consent for a further 143.
The scheme, on an allocated site, will deliver 115 affordable homes for social rent and shared owners
12/08/2026
Housing Plus Group has secured £6.4 million from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to support the delivery of 205 new social rent homes across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
The organisation said it worked closely with Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, to obtain the funding th
12/08/2026
East Suffolk Council has confirmed that remedial landscaping and finishing works will proceed at Royal Green in Lowestoft, with failed planting to be removed and replacements scheduled for the autumn.
Blakedown Landscapes, the contractor behind the fountains, Pocket Park, leisure upgrades, landscap
11/08/2026
A 50-year-old accommodation block at RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall has been transformed into modern, energy-efficient living space following a decarbonisation retrofit project completed by VIVO Defence Services.
The project has demonstrated that ageing military accommodation can be modernised in less t
11/08/2026
Normal train services have restarted between Cardiff and Newport following intensive, 24-hour repair work to remedy extensive damage caused by a significant lineside fire.
Network Rail engineers have worked continuously to restore the route after a blaze, which began outside the railway boundary on
11/08/2026
An ageing bridge over the M42 at Junction 6 is to be demolished and rebuilt after being closed to traffic because of structural damage.
National Highways closed the bridge on the northern section of the junction's roundabout in July after inspections identified damage to the concrete and corrosion
11/08/2026
The phone used to ring more. That's what a lot of roofing contractors say when you ask how business has changed. Word of mouth still counts, and repeat customers come back when the roof needs attention again.
But the steady drip of new enquiries from homeowners who didn't already know the firm? Th
11/08/2026
Willmott Dixon is leveraging its sponsorship of the British Science Festival to bring construction's material reuse challenge to the public, inviting people across the country to share everyday examples of reuse and repair that will go on display in Southampton this September.
The initiative, calle
11/08/2026
The public toilets on Fell Street in Barrow have completed a full refurbishment, bringing modernised amenities for residents and visitors.
The work covered the male, female and accessible conveniences, adding new windows and doors, upgraded cubicles, improved electrics and a full redecoration to cr
11/08/2026
There's a common assumption that when times are tough, businesses stop investing.
At Rockthorn, we've been doing some digging. We've found that the latest finance data suggests that's not what's happening in construction.
The lates
11/08/2026
Work has started to fit new floodlights at Newbury's Faraday Road football ground, a project designed to enhance the facility for local players, clubs and the wider community.
The upgraded lighting will enable matches and training sessions to continue into the evenings and throughout the winter mon
11/08/2026
A disused school site in Sacriston is to be overhauled to create a new County Durham school for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and those with medical needs.
Durham County Council has lodged a pre-application to redevelop the former Fyndoune Community College, providing 180 additional p
11/08/2026
DF and Citizens Advice have reported their most successful year since the partnership began 17 years ago, helping customers secure more than £10 million through a mix of debt relief, income maximisation and energy-saving guidance.
By offering independent advice and practical assistance, the collabo
11/08/2026
On Friday 31 July, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner joined Cllr Rosy Moore, Deputy Leader of Cambridge City Council, to visit the council's Net Zero Retrofit Pilot at Ross Street and Coldham's Grove, seeing first-hand how older council homes are being upgraded to be warmer, healthier and more energy eff
11/08/2026
A £2,000 business grant has enabled a complete facelift of the street-level frontage at Rede House Business Space on Corporation Road in Middlesbrough town centre.
The property is the latest to benefit from Middlesbrough Council's shopfront improvement scheme, established by Mayor Chris Cooke to he
10/08/2026
Southern Water has begun a £25 million upgrade of Chichester Wastewater Treatment Works to expand capacity by around 57% and help cut storm overflows into the protected Chichester Harbour.
Work is now under way on the multi-million-pound programme, aimed at strengthening the site's performance duri
10/08/2026
Construction of the Eastgate Health Centre is moving ahead, with walls erected and mechanical and electrical systems now being fitted.
The cutting-edge hub is slated to be fully up and running by the end of this year or in early 2027 and is described as a transformative addition for the Eastgate Sh
10/08/2026
Persimmon Homes North Midlands has appointed Richard Flamson as its new Construction Director, strengthening the regional leadership team.
In his role, Flamson will head the Construction Department and work closely with site teams to ensure the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of new homes
10/08/2026
London Stansted has named Farrans as its construction partner for new skylink walkways, a key element of the airport’s transformation plan.
The links will provide direct pedestrian connections between the main terminal and the existing satellite buildings that accommodate departure and arrival gate
10/08/2026
Work on Birchbrook, a new short-term care and independent living complex in Ainsdale, is advancing quickly, with opening scheduled for March 2027.
The scheme will offer homes, care and support for Sefton residents aged 55 and over with assessed needs.
Senior figures from Sefton Council visited th
10/08/2026
The problem with heating air.
In most UK homes and buildings, heating systems are designed around a common assumption: warm the air, and the room will feel warm. Radiators, fan convectors and many wet heating systems all work on this principle, heating the air as the primary medium and relying on t
10/08/2026
Refurbishment works at Freight House, Rochford, are set to commence as the Rochford District Council advances a significant investment in the building's future.
The scheme includes roof repairs and improvements, replacement of the existing heating system, upgrades to hot and cold-water services, el
10/08/2026
Network Rail has confirmed that Marston Lane, near Nuneaton, will remain closed to road traffic until November while major repairs are carried out to a railway bridge damaged in a collision on 11 June.
The structure, which carries the West Coast Main Line over Marston Lane, sustained significant da
10/08/2026
Thames Water has appointed Kier to deliver the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase of a flagship AMP8 upgrade at Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works, in a package worth £8.7m.
The ECI phase will develop a scheme with an initial target cost of more than £265m. The award marks the opening stage o
10/08/2026
Broadland District and South Norfolk Councils have opened a new round of a solar panel and battery storage scheme, helping homeowners generate and store renewable electricity, reduce reliance on the grid and take greater control of household energy use.
Run in partnership with Switch Together, the
10/08/2026
A near-£500,000 upgrade to the athletics track at Crewe's Cumberland Arena has been approved, funded through the Government's Local Regeneration Fund after money was reallocated from another Towns Fund project.
The venue has been a cornerstone of community sport in Crewe for decades, nurturing athl
07/08/2026
Birmingham City Council has approved a two-year extension to its existing highways maintenance contract with Kier, ensuring essential services continue across the city’s road network.
The decision comes after the government chose not to continue the Highways Private Finance Initiative (PFI) for Bir
07/08/2026
Ipswich Borough Council has named its development partners for the western gateway to the marina, paving the way for new homes, shops and leisure uses while safeguarding an area of significant archaeological and historic interest.
Drees & Sommer has been appointed as the multi-disciplinary consulta
07/08/2026
Work has started on Trafford Council's transformation of Partington's leisure centre, which will reopen as move Partington as part of the wider Partington Sports Village.
Contractor Speller Metcalfe has begun the full refurbishment of the Chapel Lane site, with the centre expected to welcome the pu
07/08/2026
Croydon Council has repaired more than 3,000 potholes since January as it accelerates work to improve the borough's roads.
Following a successful trial earlier this year, Executive Mayor Jason Perry is launching the council’s dedicated Pothole Patrol within the first 100 days of his new term.
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07/08/2026
Work on the revamped Castle Dell Play Area in Chepstow has been completed, with the attraction now open for families to enjoy.
The upgrade was delivered through collaboration between Monmouthshire County Council, Friends of Dell Park Chepstow and Chepstow Town Council.
Ageing play equipment dating
07/08/2026
By Thomas Roche, Secretary of Business Sprinkler Alliance.
The devastating fire at Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses in November 2023 is back in the news again, t
07/08/2026
Picture a groundworks crew somewhere off the A38, an hour or so from finishing the morning pour.
The concrete is curing, the mixer has fallen silent, and one by one the team drifts towards a modular cabin parked at the edge of the compound. Inside, the kettle is already rumbling. Someone claims th
07/08/2026
The construction and trades industry has changed significantly over the past few years.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of skilled tradespeople have left employed roles to start their own businesses, creating a much more competitive marketplace. Whether you are a roofer, joiner, scaffolder,
07/08/2026
DataScope, a leading construction technology provider, has strengthened its enterprise growth strategy with the appointment of an experienced Enterprise Sales Lead, further enhancing its ability to support major contractors and strategic industry partners.
Scarlett Oliver joins DataScope with subst
07/08/2026
Fit-out of the properties can quickly run up a large bill, including interior design, gaming tables, slot machines, cash desks, signage, and the constant replacement of older hardware.
Then there's the energy consideration, as it’s an always-on building typically.
This means bright lighting, air
07/08/2026
For those of us not fortunate enough to have air conditioning, the past few weeks of high temperatures have made even the simplest of activities – such as sleeping – a challenge.
According to the latest reports from scientists and climatologists, these heatwaves are set to be a frequent occurrence.
07/08/2026
DYWIDAG (Divi-Dag) a global infrastructure construction and engineering company that specializes in post-tensioning, geotechnical anchoring, and structural monitoring solutions, hosted a Community BBQ at its Southam facility as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local communities, strength
07/08/2026
Vistry is moving ahead with a 250-home development in Cheltenham, with 158 properties to be delivered in partnership with housing provider Stonewater.
The scheme, set off Harp Hill in Battledown, places affordability, sustainability and long-term community benefit at its centre.
Homes will be del
07/08/2026
Durham County Council is allocating an extra £1.5 million over the next three years to preventative highway maintenance, aiming to improve road conditions and reduce the number of potholes across the county.
The authority said the funding supports its commitment to maintain and enhance its 3,800km
07/08/2026
Construction firm GRAHAM has helped MyTime, an NHS learning disabilities and wellbeing service in Chertsey, create a new outdoor summerhouse and enhanced garden, providing a calming, year-round space for service users, staff and visitors.
The project forms part of GRAHAM's ongoing commitment to sup
07/08/2026
Passengers are being urged to plan ahead this month as Network Rail undertakes essential engineering works to improve reliability and resilience across North Wales and the Borders.
The programme runs from the night of Sunday 16 August until Sunday 30 August. During this period, all lines between Bi
07/08/2026
A community-led conservation effort is recruiting volunteers after receiving funding from East Suffolk Council ward members to begin restoring the much-loved Kirkley Ham green space.
Cllrs Peter Byatt, Louise Gooch and Malcolm Pitchers have allocated £2,050 from their Enabling Communities Budget to
06/08/2026
West Northamptonshire Council has moved to facilitate access to a proposed housing development in Northampton by progressing a land transfer that it says will protect and increase public open space while supporting investment in local facilities.
At a meeting on Thursday 16 July, the Council's Cabi
06/08/2026
Osprey has officially opened its new engineering hub and headquarters in Portishead, North Somerset, marking a significant investment in the company's future growth and expanding capacity.
The new headquarters is twice the size of the company's previous premises and will serve as a central base for
06/08/2026
National Grid has appointed Escrick Park Estate to support delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for the Yorkshire GREEN project, using the purchase of approximately 300 biodiversity units to kick-start the estate's Skipwith Connected initiative.
Escrick Park has a proven record in landscape-sca
06/08/2026
Orbit has launched a major procurement programme worth an estimated £1.6 billion as it seeks long-term partners to help deliver investment in customers' homes across the Midlands, East and South of England.
The housing association has issued Tender Notices through the UK Government's Find a Tender
06/08/2026
Three organisations are competing to take on the long-term management and development of The Shay Stadium after Calderdale Council confirmed it has received expressions of interest following an open process.
The future of the Halifax stadium has been under review as the council seeks a sustainable
06/08/2026
Why Expert Fitting Makes All the Difference.
Choosing a beautiful new door is only part of the project. Whether you’re renovating your home with stylish internal doors or upgrading your entrance with a secure composite door, the quality of the installation plays a huge role in how your new door loo
06/08/2026
When buying a property, discovering Japanese knotweed after completion can lead to unexpected costs, reduced property value and potential legal action. In this case, Japanese knotweed legal specialists Roach Pittis describe how a homeowner sought a £28,500 settlement after alleging that Japan
06/08/2026
Volunteers from Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) teamed up with National Grid colleagues at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show to encourage visitors to explore careers in energy, science, engineering and technology.
National Grid hosted a stand in the event’s Discovery Zone, a hub for innovation, science
06/08/2026
By Mans Khan, Managing Director of Tamstar Ltd.
When people think about workplace improvements, they often focus on collaborative offices, electric vehicle charging, cycle parking or employee wellbeing initiatives. Smoking shelters rarely feature high on the list.
Yet after more than two decades s
06/08/2026
An investment of £5.46 million in rail improvements in the East Midlands will mean changes to journeys over two August weekends (Saturday 15–Sunday 16 and Saturday 22–Sunday 23 August) as Network Rail engineers work in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Northern will run rail replacement buses between
06/08/2026
Why Hotels Choose Contract Divan Bases.
Contract divan bases are the preferred choice for many hotels because they provide excellent mattress support, a clean upholstered finish and outstanding long-term durability. Their versatile design suits everything from boutique hotels and luxury resorts to
06/08/2026
Residents and commuters in Banbury can now benefit from quicker, more dependable bus journeys and safer crossings, with construction on the Cherwell Street bus service improvement project finished.
The Oxfordshire County Council scheme, largely funded through the Department for Transport’s Bus Serv
06/08/2026
Brighton & Hove City Council has begun refurbishing Knoll Park’s multi-use games area using recycled surfacing and fencing from the former Moulsecoomb Hub MUGA, in a £47,000 project expected to take around two weeks.
A second recycled multi-use games area is being created in the city, with Knoll Pa
06/08/2026
Gloucestershire County Council is progressing the scheme as part of the wider Gloucestershire Cycle Spine, which is designed to provide safer, more accessible routes for everyday trips and strengthen connections to major employment centres, education sites and transport hubs.
The plans would better
05/08/2026
Knowsley Council's regeneration of Huyton Village is moving forward swiftly, with demolition works scheduled next month to clear space for future development.
Delivered in partnership with GenR8 Kajima Regeneration Ltd, the programme could bring new homes, office space, a hotel, a village green and
05/08/2026
Vistry has completed the sale of 128 affordable homes at the Quantum Fields development in Littleport to housing provider Amplius, strengthening affordable provision in East Cambridgeshire while supporting local infrastructure.
The transaction comprises 64 additionality affordable homes and 64 Sect
05/08/2026
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive is being asked to approve the next steps for two developments that together could deliver more than 100 additional affordable homes in the town.
A report scheduled for Tuesday 11 August seeks permission to submit planning applications for proposals at the former
05/08/2026
Yorkshire Water will start topographical surveys across Scarborough from 10 August as it advances a multimillion-pound plan to modernise the coastal town's wastewater network.
Contract partners Mott MacDonald Bentley and Socotec will carry out ground investigations, using ground-penetrating radar t
05/08/2026
Housing association Hyde has secured Gateway 2 approval to deliver 182 affordable homes at Eastmoor Street in Greenwich, marking the organisation's first housing development within the Charlton Riverside Opportunity Area.
The scheme will provide a mix of affordable housing, with two thirds of the h
05/08/2026
ProBoard Timber, one of the UK's leading timber importers and distributors, has announced the availability of premium American Black Walnut edge-glued panels, targeting furniture makers, kitchen manufacturers, bespoke joiners, and interior fit-out contractors seeking a top-tier hardwood for high-end
05/08/2026
Sphere Group has announced the completion of One Eastside, Birmingham’s tallest building, with the landmark brownfield development reaching Practical Completion ahead of schedule.
The £200 million build-to-rent development, delivered by Sphere and handed over to Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC),
05/08/2026
A new soft play area and sensory room has been completed at Knowsley Central School in Huyton ahead of the start of the new school term next month.
More than £468,000 has been invested in the project, funded through the High Needs Provision Capital Allocation and Knowsley Council's School Condition
05/08/2026
Whitbread PLC, the UK's largest hotel company and owner of Premier Inn, has appointed Stuart Hookins as Estates Director for the UK & Ireland, supporting the delivery of its long-term property strategy and efforts to unlock additional value from its extensive estate.
Hookins steps into the role fol
05/08/2026
Families across South Norfolk are benefitting as South Norfolk Council’s £228,000 programme to upgrade its play areas moves into the final phase, supported by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Earlier this year, residents helped shape the plans by voting on preferred designs at eight site
05/08/2026
Britain's Stone & Worktop Industry Finally Gets the Recognition It Deserves
The UK's biggest national awards dedicated to the stone and worktop industry have arrived. Despite contributing to a multi-billion-pound sector, stonemasonry remains one of Britain's least-recognised trades, with 72% of U
05/08/2026
The UK stone industry is entering a period of rapid transformation as changing consumer preferences, rising material costs, skilled labour shortages, sustainability demands, and increasing competition from alternative surfaces reshape the future of stone and worktop manufacturing.
New market resear
04/08/2026
Housebuilder Keepmoat has strengthened its Yorkshire land pipeline after securing three new development opportunities across the region, which will deliver 279 new homes and represent an investment of more than £50 million.
The Doncaster-based housebuilder's latest agreements cover developments in
04/08/2026
Pembrokeshire County Council has completed 11 new homes at the Rose Haven Gardens development in Rosemarket, providing high-quality, affordable accommodation for local families.
The scheme offers a blend of social housing and intermediate rent homes, aimed at residents who cannot secure suitable pr
04/08/2026
Martley Capital has provided a £16.5 million senior bridge loan to support the development of Scotch Corner Designer Village, a major retail and leisure scheme in North Yorkshire.
The six-month facility is secured against the 50-acre development site at the junction of the A1(M) and A66, one of the
04/08/2026
Newett Homes has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Mathew Drake as Head of Land, supporting the Yorkshire housebuilder's continued growth strategy.
Drake joins the business with more than 20 years' experience in land acquisition and residential development, having held
04/08/2026
The Hill Group has started construction of Milton Place in Gravesend, marking the first development to get underway through the Gravesham Community Investment Partnership (GCIP), the joint venture between The Hill Group and Gravesham Borough Council established to accelerate the delivery of affordab
04/08/2026
HS2 Ltd has signed renegotiated commercial contracts with two of the joint ventures delivering major sections of Britain's high-speed railway, marking a significant milestone in the programme's ongoing reset.
The new agreements with EKFB and Align cover more than 100km of the route between London a
04/08/2026
Most people in construction have sent a pallet at some point. Tiles, fixings, insulation boards, sanitaryware, structural connectors. The list of materials that arrive on pallets is almost endless. But surprisingly few contractors, buyers or site managers have a clear picture of what standard pallet
04/08/2026
Staff and volunteers at the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) will benefit from a delivery of tools and equipment following a new partnership with Network Rail.
As part of a reuse-and-recycle initiative, redundant track sections, trolleys, tools and a large piece of track-laying machinery have been ha
04/08/2026
Oxfordshire County Council has submitted a request to the government to help secure the long-term future of Donnington Bridge in south Oxford.
The bridge has been subject to a weight restriction since summer 2024 after inspections identified deterioration. It sits on Oxford's inner orbital route (B
04/08/2026
Structural and civil engineering consultancy Perega has completed its work on the new Endoscopy and Diagnostic Centre at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The new two-storey facility has been designed to expand the hospital's specialist
04/08/2026
The transformation of South East Coalville has reached a major milestone with the launch of the first homes at Lovell Homes' new £42 million Swinfen Vale development.
Located on Beveridge Lane on the edge of Ellistown, the development will deliver 146 new homes, including 11 affordable properties,
04/08/2026
A self-build project can fail even when each appointment looks sensible.
The architect may produce a strong design, the contractor may have good references and the suppliers may sell reputable products.
Problems begin when their scopes, assumptions and timings do not match. Before appointing any
03/08/2026
Vistry has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission from Enfield Council for a 306-home, affordable-led development on land next to North Middlesex University Hospital in Edmonton.
The regeneration, led by Vistry in partnership with landowner GLA Land and Property, will be delive
03/08/2026
Kori Construction has been appointed to create a new fifty-unit extra care retirement living community on the former police station site on Chiswick High Road, further expanding the company's London portfolio.
The win strengthens Kori's presence in the capital, with Chiswick joining live projects i
03/08/2026
Essential archaeological surveys are scheduled to start in September at the Upper Mounts and Newlands car parks, supporting the development of proposals for the Greyfriars regeneration by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF).
The investigations form part of pre-appl
03/08/2026
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has named Willmott Dixon as construction partner for its new Women and Children's Hospital, as the New Hospital Programme's Hospital 2.0 Alliance shifts from procurement to delivery.
The appointment follows the signing of contracts that formalise the Hospital 2.0
03/08/2026
Turner & Townsend has been selected for Lot 3 of The Crown Estate's Sustainability Framework, a mandate to deliver climate, nature and social finance and investment advisory services across its extensive urban, rural and marine holdings.
Running until 2030, the framework is designed to advance The
03/08/2026
Caddick Construction has been selected as the principal contractor for a new Big Yellow Self Storage facility in Newcastle, the operator's second site in the city.
Commissioned by the Big Yellow Construction Company, the scheme will provide 60,000 net sq ft MLA of internal storage space arranged ov
03/08/2026
Yorkshire Water is preparing to launch a £2.9m project to upgrade the clean water network serving Dalton Holme and Lund, improving the resilience and reliability of supplies for customers in the East Riding villages.
The programme will replace more than 8.6km of clean water mains, reducing the risk
03/08/2026
Oxfordshire County Council has selected GRAHAM to construct the Didcot to Culham river crossing, a core element of the Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure (HIF1) programme. It is the third and final construction contract to be awarded for the scheme.
The project is intended to deliver
03/08/2026
A £530 million programme to redevelop the University of Manchester's Fallowfield campus has reached financial close, paving the way for 3,300 high-quality, sustainable student rooms with a range of modern shared amenities.
The scheme will be delivered, operated and maintained through a 50-year part
03/08/2026
Direct trains are running again between Bristol Parkway and Swindon this morning after Network Rail completed a four-week programme of work to improve the railway for passengers and freight users.
Extensive work has been delivered in and around Chipping Sodbury tunnel to boost reliability and resil
