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Collinson Construction starts work on new £8m school for Central Lancaster

Work has begun on a new £8m school for Central Lancaster, which will create a new science and technology block for Central Lancaster High School.

Wates Construction completes first phase of Derby Market Hall regeneration

The first phase of Derby Market Hall’s regeneration, which included use of a scaffolding structure weighing almost 900 tonnes for restoration of the roof, is complete.

Zutec digital cladding remediation solution launches for housebuilders, developers and owners

Zutec has announced the launch of a configurable digital cladding remediation solution for housebuilders, developers and owners.

Balfour Beatty 2022 half year results show strong financial performance

Balfour Beatty 2022 half year results show strong financial performance across the portfolio despite global instabilities and supply chain issues.

Seddon delivers 210 school places in Castle Donington as it honours Section 106 provisions

Seddon has delivered 210 primary school places in Castle Donington as it completes the 47-week construction of a brand new school for the area.

Right to Buy Scheme: What are the pros and cons?

In June, the government extended the Right to Buy Scheme to housing associations across the country. In this article, PBC Today explores the advantages and disadvantages of the social housing scheme.

£4.5b tender launched for 5th generation SCF Construct framework

Southern Construction Framework(SCF) has announced the tender for its 5th generation SCF Construct framework which includes a new £1m+ value lot for the South West region.

Green light for new Colindale regeneration scheme

A major new Colindale regeneration scheme has gained planning permission, creating 750 homes over the next ten years.

Tarmac bog restoration project at Swarth Moor SSSI a biodiversity success

Tarmac’s bog restoration project at Swarth Moor SSSI has documented record numbers of a threatened species of newt, proving the ‘re-wetting’ of the bog was a success.

Applications open for new LHC Consultancy Services (CS1) Framework

Applications are now open for specialist construction, asset management, and energy (EPC) consultants to join LHC's new Consultancy Services (CS1) Framework, to provide consultancy services for the construction of public sector buildings and homes.

August property prices fall but new listings are up by 12%

August property prices fell for the first time this year, down 1.3% to an average asking price of £365,173, Rightmove has found.

Contractor rights on supplementing a subcontractor’s labour

When a contractor is looking to supplement a subcontractor’s labour, there are a number of remedies and rights to consider, Arbicon explains.

Amersham church refurbishment to improve facilities with £56k HS2 grant

The Amersham church refurbishment of St Michael and All Angels Church Hall will include electric vehicle charging points, LED lighting and electric water heaters.

£8m levelling up funding to repair A180 bridges in Grimsby

An £8m boost of funding to repair A180 bridges connecting Grimsby and Immingham has been announced by the Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark.

June 2022 construction output reveals a 1.4% decrease

June 2022 construction output has revealed a 1.4% decrease, marking the first since October 2021 following seven consecutive months of growth.

Government to start naming and shaming failing landlords

The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced it will start naming and shaming failing landlords on government social media.

Galliford Try selected for Northumbrian Water Chemical Dosing Framework

Galliford Try have been appointed to the Northumbrian Water Chemical Dosing Framework, as part of a project that will upgrade water and wastewater facilities.

Tilbury Douglas completes construction on £6.3m Same Day Emergency Care Centre

Tilbury Douglas has completed construction on an extension at Warrington Hospital, creating a new £6.3m Same Day Emergency Care Centre.

CIH launches construction product quality planning framework

The Construction Innovation Hub has today launched the Construction Product Quality Planning framework (CPQP), a new quality assurance framework to de-risk platform and offsite manufacturing

Micromobility: Designing a transport revolution

Federico Cassani, partner and global director of transport and mobility at engineering consultancy Buro Happold, explores how we can transform urban areas to integrate new micromobility infrastructure and kickstart a new transport revolution.

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