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Vinci appointed to M12 motorway construction project in Sydney

Seymour Whyte, a Vinci Construction subsidiary, has been appointed to deliver a new M12 motorway construction project in Sydney.

Graham completes design and build of The Gramophone Works

Graham has completed the design and build of a new premium commercial development in Notting Hill, The Gramophone Works.

Empty land to be converted into technology park in Barrow-in-Furness

Holker Group has announced plans to covert land near Sowerby Woods Business Park into a 14.3-acre technology park near Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

HMS completes affordable new build housing development in Liverpool

HMS has successfully completed and handed over its latest new build housing development in South Liverpool for affordable housing provider, Torus.

BRE pilot scheme will test net zero homes in time for Future Homes Standard

The BRE pilot scheme, in partnership with Croudace Homes, will evaluate the impact of net zero homes ahead of the Future Homes Standard.

HS2 acquires second site for Manchester’s new high speed railway station

HS2 has agreed on a deal to purchase a second development site on Square One, Travis Street, to make way for Manchester’s new high speed railway station.

The complete user’s guide to mediation from Gateley Vinden

Chief executive Peter Vinden brings his decades of experience as a mediator to set out the case for pursuing mediation and provides an overview of the process in this complete user’s guide to mediation.

LHC announces latest round of grants through its community benefit fund 

LHC continues its strong focus on social value this year, both through its frameworks - the latest of which have included new evaluation processes to increase opportunities for more EDI conscious companies who undertake significant community initiatives - and through its Community Benefit Fund.

PMI reports slowest new construction orders growth in 2022

S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI reports slowest new order growth in 2022 due to rising costs and economic uncertainty.

Tilbury Douglas completes Prospect House SEND school in Manchester

Tilbury Douglas has completed the construction of Prospect House SEND school (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in Blackley, Manchester.

Water treatment works upgrades perimeter security with Palisade fencing

Identified as one of 13 national Infrastructure sectors by the UK Government, the water industry has invested heavily in recent years upgrading perimeter security systems with the aid of LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) and LPS1175 rated security fencing.

Keepmoat Homes to build 48 new houses in Dalmarnock, Glasgow 

Leading UK housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has bought land at French Street in order to build 48 energy-efficient new houses in Dalmarnock over the next few months.

Construction cost inflation: Can fixed price contracts be renegotiated?

Construction cost inflation brings about two problems; trading losses and costly delays. But how does this affect fixed price contracts and can the terms be renegotiated in the event of price increases?

Glenbrook and TCS submit planning for Whitehall Riverside development in Leeds

Glenbrook and Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS) have submitted planning applications for a £280m masterplan for the development of Whitehall Riverside, in Leeds city centre.

Sustainable apartments on The Bishops Avenue, Hampstead Heath approved

Planning permission has been approved for a luxury and sustainable residential development of 93 apartments for over 65s on The Bishops Avenue, by Hampstead Heath.

Why public sector procurement holds many of the keys to levelling up

Values-based procurement has a crucial part to play in driving economic equity. LHC Group interim chief executive Elaine Elkington explains why, exploring the role of public sector procurement in delivering quality housing for all and supporting a more diverse supply chain for social landlords.

Willmott Dixon announces completion of £8.5m Wellington House refurbishment 

Willmott Dixon Interiors has announced the completion of the £8.5m Wellington House refurbishment - the headquarters of West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

£8.4 million Essex affordable housing scheme underway

United Living Group has announced that work is underway on £8.4 million Essex affordable housing project in Walton-on-the-Naze.

Futureproofing the post pandemic office and commercial spaces

A case study of No. 1 Causeway, a crescent-shaped office building in Staines, Surrey, by James Ward, project director and associate director at Arup.

Social value goes to the very heart of the built environment’s purpose

Following the publication of its new social value toolkit, UKGBC's Simon McWhirter discusses the growing focus on social value in the industry and why it must be integrated throughout any built environment project.

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