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Kier wins place on Crown Commercial Service’s £35bn RM6232 Framework

Kier Places has been appointed to Lot Group 2 – Hard Facilities Management, Lot 2b and Lot 2c on the CCS Facilities Management and Workplace Services RM6232 Framework.

First look at HS2’s Washwood Heath Depot facility revealed

The first design images for HS2's Washwood Heath Depot, the maintenance facility and main control centre for the whole HS2 network, have been revealed.

Balfour Beatty joint venture places first bridge widening beams on Texas Oak Hill Parkway project

Balfour Beatty, as part of Colorado River Constructors (CRC) joint venture team, successfully set the first bridge beams that support widening activities east of US 290 and SH 71 “Y” interchange in Austin, Texas on the $674m Oak Hill Parkway project.

Government launch new Help to Build equity loan scheme

Today (24 June 2022), the government has announced a new 'Help to Build' equity loan scheme, which will help to support people onto the property ladder and build their own home.

The importance of following an NEC contract from the start

John Elven, senior consultant at Arbicon, discusses the importance of acting in accordance with the requirements of an NEC contract as a means of promoting dispute avoidance.

British Gypsum donate building materials for homeless charity renovation

British Gypsum donate building materials to Emmaus, a homelessness support charity helping vulnerable people in and around Hastings rebuild their lives, for recent renovation work.

Post-Covid construction boom ‘could be over’, research suggests

The most recent research from Barbour ABI indicates that the post-covid construction boom could be over, with April's downward trend continuing into May.

Peel NRE submits proposals for medicinal cannabis facility on Isle of Man

Peel NRE has applied for planning consent to develop a science innovation and research centre, sustainable energy park and medicinal cannabis facility on the Isle of Man.

HS2 updates designs to use 80% less concrete at Streethay

HS2 updates designs to reduce the length of wall structures for the railway at Streethay from 1.6 kilometres to 420 metres, meaning 80% less concrete will be required.

United Living secures £33.5m residential contract in Oxfordshire

United Living Group has been awarded a £33.5 million residential contract from Platform Housing Group to build new homes in Carterton, Oxfordshire.

DBR leading ground assessments in Houses of Parliament restoration

DBR Ltd will oversee the creation of boreholes to assess ground conditions around the Parliamentary Estate, informing essential decisions about the Houses of Parliament restoration and renewal.

Kier & Housing Growth Partnership announce joint residential sites venture

Kier Property and Housing Growth Partnership have announced a joint venture to develop residential sites across the UK.

Construction Innovation Hub celebrates completion of Value Toolkit

Over 200 industry partners participated in the development of the Construction Innovation Hub’s (CIH) Value Toolkit, a suite of tools to embed value-based decision making in the built environment sector.

Amey wins place on CCS Facilities Management & Workplace Services framework

Amey Secure Infrastructure has secured a place on the CCS Facilities Management & Workplace Services framework.

Tilbury Douglas begins work on Network Rail Houston Street Project

Tilbury Douglas, leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, has begun refurbishment works at the Network Rail Houston Street offices in Glasgow.

BAM confirmed for £24m Wigan net zero carbon school redevelopment

The Department of Education has appointed BAM to redevelop Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley, Wigan, Greater Manchester as a net zero carbon school project.

Construction dispute resolution: How to keep adjudication costs down

Neil Boothroyd, adjudicator, arbitrator, mediator at Gateley Vinden, offers a range of insights focused on construction disputes resolution.

HS2 secures planning permission for Birmingham railway viaducts

Birmingham City Council has approved planning permission for two railway viaducts in the city centre which will join Curzon Street Station with the HS2 project.

MoJ announces £500m boost to create thousands of new prison places

Prisons minister Victoria Atkins has announced that thousands of new prison places will be built across England as part of a £500m construction deal with Kier and Wates.

What to expect for adjudication in construction contracts

Arbicon – Construction Claims Consultancy specialising in Adjudication and ADR - have put together this complete guide for adjudication in construction contracts, explaining what it is, who can use it, and what to expect.

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