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Morrison Water Services secures place on Wastewater supplier framework

Morrison Water Services has secured a place on a wastewater supplier framework to help Thames Water meet its targets for pollution, flooding and blockages.

Kier appointed to deliver net zero carbon commercial development in London

Kier has been appointed to design and construct the mixed-use sustainable commercial development - 135 Park Street Southbank - by Barings and LBS.

Levelling Up Fund Round 2: Bidding begins for £4.8bn fund

The government’s Levelling Up Fund Round 2 has opened for bidding, allowing councils all over the country to bid for funding for projects that improve communities.

Why are construction records so important?

Powerful construction records giving evidence of both liability and quantum makes it easier when resolving disputes. Here, Jonathan Nugent, managing director at Arbicon, discusses the importance of keeping records throughout construction works.

Caddick Construction appointed to deliver £11.4m Manchester social housing scheme

Caddick Construction has been appointed to deliver a new £11.4m Manchester social housing scheme, which will be energy-efficient and create work opportunities.

Biodiversity Net Gain: What are the options for developers?

Biodiversity Net Gain, as mandated under the Environment Act 2021, affects housing and nationally significant infrastructure projects in England. With the end of the transition period just 18 months away, developers need robust delivery solutions right now. James Cross, chief executive of Environment Bank, explores the options.

May construction output increased by 1.5%, ONS figures reveal

May construction output increased by 1.5% according to the latest ONS figures, which is a record high in monthly-level terms (£15,053 million) since records began in January 2010.

Putting community at the heart of sustainable places

Community and identity are both characteristics of successful, sustainable places - but what do they really mean and how can they be influenced? David Edwards of architects and urban planners Place-Make takes a look.

Camden Agar Grove reaches new milestone

Construction at Camden Agar Grove has reached a new milestone with the ‘topping out’ of the latest phase of 125 homes.

HS2 Solihull Interchange Station contract secured by Laing O’Rourke

It has been announced that Laing O’Rourke Delivery Limited will build the new HS2 Solihull Interchange Station, bringing 30,000 new jobs to the West Midlands economy.

£9.5m Romsey flood alleviation scheme revealed

Caroline Nokes MP(Romsey and Southampton North) has unveiled the Romsey flood alleviation scheme, which will better protect 127 properties by reducing the risk of flooding from the River Test and surface water.

TfL announces Barking Riverside station opening date

TfL has announced that the new Barking Riverside Station will open to customers on 18 July, providing quicker and more sustainable journey options.

Building for All- Willmott Dixon White Paper provides insight into SEND schools creation

 Building for All, the Willmott Dixon white paper published in June, provides unique insight and learning for authorities developing a new generation of schools for pupils with special educational needs or disability (SEND).

PLATFORM_’s Glasgow build-to-rent development reaches 20 storeys

GRAHAM has completed work on the core of PLATFORM_’s Glasgow build-to-rent Central Quay scheme, which now stands as one of Glasgow’s tallest buildings at 20 storeys (circa 60m high).

Brownfield fund to help transform derelict sites into new homes

Derelict brownfield sites across England will be transformed into thousands of new homes as the new brownfield fund opens.

HS2 lays first of Wendover Dean Viaduct foundations

An expert team of HS2 ground engineers has started work on Wendover Dean Viaduct foundations, sinking the first of more than 50 carbon-saving concrete piles.

BPF push for new targeted tax measures to speed up decarbonisation and encourage investment

The BPF has urged the Government to introduce targeted tax measures to encourage investment in new green technology and town centre regeneration projects.

Navigating UKCA: Free webinar provides urgent advice for construction manufacturers

UK and European construction manufacturers are invited to join a free webinar to help guide companies through the requirements of UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity Assessment) marking and access to markets in 2023.

Housing and construction ministers resign and Michael Gove sacked

Housing minister Stuart Andrew and construction minister Lee Rowley are amongst the growing list of government resignations from Boris Johnson's precarious cabinet.

June construction PMI shows first housebuilding drop in two years

June construction PMI report shows the weakest rise in construction output since September 2021 and business optimism dips for the fifth month running.

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