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Commodore’s Quarter celebrates topping out

Greenwich Millennium Village (GMV), a joint venture between Countryside and Taylor Wimpey, has ‘topped out’ on their structures in the Commodore’s Quarter.

Planning committee approves plans for affordable homes in Dorset

Affordable homes in both Okeford Fitzpaine and Sturminster Newton have been approved following a Dorset Council Northern Planning Committee meeting.

Liverpool council to transform landfill site into green community

Liverpool City Council is set to transform a former, 28 acre, landfill site into a green community, which could accommodate almost 1,500 eco-friendly homes.

Construction output crashes to slowest decline since July

Construction companies in the UK have recorded yet another drop in business during November, the slowest decline since July 2019.

Plans unveiled for new Edinburgh Indoor Arena

Lothian Leisure Development Ltd (LLD), has announced a partnership with Birmingham’s NEC Group to deliver a new privately funded 8,000 capacity, Edinburgh Indoor Arena.

1,000 tonne Luton DART bridge opens

The bridge, which will carry each DART shuttle over the A1081, has opened 10 hours early, following the installation of an 80-metre long, 1,000 tonne curved bridge.

Sky reveals plans to develop 32-acre studio at Elstree

Sky has announced its plans for a new 32-acre TV and film studio at Elstree, home to the world-renowned Elstree Studios, which will see over 2,000 jobs created.

Concrete repair complete on southbound carriageway at M5 Oldbury Viaduct

VolkerLaser and Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) have completed all concrete and waterproofing repairs on the southbound carriageway at the M5 Oldbury Viaduct.

Balfour Beatty wins £217m highways maintenance contract

Balfour Beatty Living Places has been awarded a six-year, £217m contract by Lincolnshire County Council for the maintenance of highways assets.

£350m Wilton Park development gets the green light

Inland Homes plc has been granted planning permission for Wilton Park, Beaconsfield, now through the judicial review period and is free from any legal challenge.

How to plan your self-build project

Build Aviator has created a shortlist of the most important things to consider when turning your self-build fantasy into reality.

Party leaders urged to cut VAT for green housing revolution

A coalition of business groups from the property and construction sectors have urged the next UK government to cut VAT on maintenance and home improvements to spur a green housing revolution.

Hotel operator revealed for £120m Guildhall scheme in Nottingham

Ascena has been appointed as the hotel operator for the £120m Guildhall development in Nottingham, the scheme will be submitted for detailed planning over the next few weeks.

First stage of LFC Anfield Road Stand expansion revealed

Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has revealed its plans for the proposed expansion of the Anfield Road Stand, which will see more fans watch some of Europe’s best live football in a facility in the heart of Liverpool.

Local tradesmen to construct Keadby 2 power station

Unite has secured assurances that local labour will be used in the construction of Keadby 2, a new north Lincolnshire power station.

Ballymore gets the nod for central London office development

Ballymore has been granted planning permission for a 13-storey riverside office building at its landmark development, Embassy Gardens.

Festive traditions on the building site

This article is going to explore and reveal the onsite festive traditions builders have and why.

Steel bridge craned into place at Tilbury2 

The steel bridge is the first of three components to be installed over the next few months to create a Roll On – Roll Off facility into the new terminal at the Tilbury2, under construction by Graham.

Granemore secures second CityFibre contract in Northampton

CityFibre has awarded Granemore Group a £39m contract for its fibre rollout in Northampton as part of CityFibre’s £2.5bn Gigabit City investment programme.

Interserve secures place on £100m Bradford MDC Framework

Interserve has won a place on the £100m Bradford MDC Framework which comprises the construction of new builds, alterations and extension works.

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