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National Grid appoints contractor to London Power Tunnels project

Hochtief-Murphy joint venture (HMJV) has been appointed by National Grid to deliver the second phase of its London Power Tunnels (LPT2) project in a contract worth £400m.

Ofwat’s investment programme to transform the water sector

Ofwat has confirmed a major investment programme to improve services for customers and the environment in its finalised price review for 2020-25.

Skanska completes Zayed Centre for Great Ormond Street

Skanska has completed the construction of The Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

Research reveals top 10 UK regeneration hotspots

Recent research by Glide has revealed Birmingham as the area with the most opportunities for regeneration, with Liverpool and Manchester following shortly after.

£15m Brandon Yard restoration development in Bristol complete

Galliard Homes and Acorn Property Group have revealed the final part of Bristol's harbour regeneration project, the £15m Brandon Yard development.

BESA and ECA urge the government to move quickly on industry reforms

In light on the General Election result, Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) and Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) are urging the government to use its new parliamentary majority to deliver much-needed industry reforms.

General election: Reaction round-up

Britain has woken up to the largest Conservative majority since 1987 after Boris Johnson was swept back into Number 10 in the General Election.

Bouygues UK tops out at new Translational Research Facility in Cardiff

Cardiff University's new Translational Research Facility, developed by Bouygues UK, has reached its 'topping out' stage of construction.

New building at University of Leeds tops out

The construction of the new Sir William Henry Bragg building at the University of Leeds celebrated a milestone as the building reached its tallest point.

Contract award values increase by 9.1% in November

According to the latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review, the value of construction contract awards in November 2019 was £5.4bn, a 9.1% increase on October 2019.

Rogue landlord fined £20,000 for breaching housing regulations

The rogue landlord, George Lindsay, 55, from Erdington, has been prosecuted and fined £20,000 after failing to obtain a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) license.

Caddick completes media hub in Leeds for Channel 4’s headquarters

Caddick has finished the refurbishment the old printworks in Leeds to create a complex just 15 minutes from the Majestic, where Channel 4 will be opening its new headquarters.

Silvertown Quays commercial development gets go-ahead

Planning permission has been granted for the first phase of the Silvertown Quays commercial development, creating new homes and jobs The regeneration of Silvertown Quays...

Mace’s 2020 forecasts remain unchanged despite election uncertainty

Despite uncertainty ahead of the General Election, the forecasts for 2020 are unchanged in Mace’s latest tender cost update, for Q4 2019, predicting growth of 1.5% nationally.

Costain slashes profit forecast following A465 dispute ruling

Costain has reduced its profit forecast for the year following a legal defeat from the Welsh Government over the A465 Heads of the Valleys road project.

Kier secures £3.4m Primary School extension in Norfolk

Norfolk County Council has appointed Kier to deliver the £3.4m extension of Hethersett Primary School through the Norfolk County Council Framework.

Vinci wins £40m Staffordshire Uni Catalyst building project

Vinci Construction UK has been chosen by Staffordshire University to deliver its £40m Catalyst building – a regional hub for apprenticeships and digital skills.

Balfour Beatty to restart delayed Midland Met Hospital work

The contract to finish the Midland Metropolitan Hospital has finally been signed by Balfour Beatty, following uncertainty when the original contractor, Carillion, went bust.

Yorkshire Water reveals partners for £650m infrastructure framework

Nine partners have been appointed to the £650m Clean and Waste Infrastructure framework and Customer Focussed Infrastructure framework.

£58m Nottingham College City Hub scheme passes halfway

Nottingham College City Hub facility has passed the halfway point as Wates confirm benefits of the project for the people of Nottingham.

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