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UK must build retirement housing to reverse housing crisis, urges report

The UK’s failure to build retirement homes prevents downsizing, as the key to unlocking the housing crisis lies in reversing decades of underinvestment, says a new report.

Council appoint Arup to renovate Cardiff’s digital infrastructure

Arup has been appointed to support Cardiff city's plan for its reopening, investigating opportunities to improve access to open space, digital infrastructure, air quality, and active travel.

Green light for £130m Carpetright scheme on Old Kent Road

Developers Avanton and Urban & Provincial have been given the go-ahead for the £130m redevelopment of a former Carpetright warehouse to be transformed into new homes.

Interserve delivers new ward at Royal Preston Hospital

Interserve Construction has delivered a new ward at Royal Preston Hospital to support Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

Work begins on Waltham Forest Town Hall regeneration

Construction work has started on the Waltham Forest's Town Hall Campus site, marking a key milestone in its transformation.

Morrison wins £42m National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility

Morrison Construction has been awarded a £42m contract to build the new flagship National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility.

Henley Construct to deliver affordable homes in Croydon

Henley Construct has exchanged contracts to deliver 60 affordable homes for PA Housing on the site of a former office building in Croydon.

Kier renews contract on Gloucestershire framework 

Kier has been reappointed a place on both Lots of the £95m Gloucestershire County Council major construction works framework.

‘Roadmap to Recovery’ to revive UK construction after Covid-19

The ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ has been published by the Construction Leadership Council’s Covid-19 Task Force to drive the recovery of construction after the Covid-19 crisis.

Construction and property firms urge ‘resilient’ Covid-19 recovery

Construction and property firms including Buro Happold, Willmott Dixon and Arup are among more than 200 business leaders who have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for a "clean, inclusive and resilient" recovery from coronavirus.

Mace wins contract on Northern Powerhouse Rail programme

Mace has been appointed by Transport for the North (TfN) to lead the programme support office for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme.

Scotland prepare for the construction industry to return to work

From today (29 May), Scotland is expected to be able to implement the first phase in its restart plan for the construction industry.

Whitepaper: Walking the fine line of construction margins

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Construction work begins on Talbot Gateway regeneration scheme

The next phase of Blackpool’s town centre regeneration is set to get underway in the first week of June as contractors prepare to start on site at Talbot Gateway.

11% drop in bricks, blocks and precast concrete 

Market growth for the bricks, blocks and precast concrete sector was at a steady 13% between 2015-2019, however, AMA Research are predicting Covid-19 will...

LHC and Southwark Council launch Architect Design Services framework

LHC and Southwark Council have launched the Architect Design Services (ADS) framework, this will create a list of architectural practices and new design talent at the fingertips of local authorities and social landlords in Greater London.

‘Time is running out’ to avoid construction disputes

The clock is ticking to avoid mass construction disputes, as many contractors will have the ability to terminate coronavirus-disrupted contracts this summer, says consulting firm Accuracy.

Construction professionals voice post-Covid optimism

92% of construction professionals across the world expect their business to survive the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

£3.5m to support Glasgow’s Space for Distancing scheme

Sustrans Scotland has awarded £3.5m to Glasgow’s Space for Distancing scheme which will provide additional space for physical distancing.

Kier secures £97.1m Heartlands Hospital project

Kier has secured a £97.1m contract to deliver a new Ambulatory Care and Diagnostics Centre (ACAD) at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham.

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