Scottish construction sector moves into next phase of restart plan
First minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced further changes to lockdown restrictions in Scotland, as the construction sector gets ready to move into the next phase of its restart plan.
HS2 doubles graduate recruitment
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that it will double the number of graduates it welcomes into the business this year as part of its commitment to developing a diverse workforce.
Sovereign Housing and Redrow to build affordable homes in Shaftesbury
Sovereign Housing Association is working with Redrow to build 51 quality new affordable homes in Littledown, Shaftesbury.
Scottish government pledges £5.5m for renewables projects
The Scottish Government has made an additional £5.5m available for renewables projects to contribute towards a green recovery following Covid-19.
Network Rail announces major work across Anglia
Network Rail has announced major work across Anglia’s rail network to improve the reliability of train services for passengers.
Green light for Rotherham’s Forge Island plans
Plans for Forge Island, a new mixed-used development in Rotherham, have been approved by councillors.
ACM cladding removal ‘lags behind’ expectations, says NAO
Only 149 of the 456 high-rise buildings over 18 metres which have unsafe ACM cladding have been fully remediated, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Willmott Dixon wins Wiltshire SEND school contract
Wiltshire Council has appointed Willmott Dixon to build a school that will provide up to 400 places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Actis sales rise as socially distanced sites seek easy to use...
Insulation specialist Actis has seen rising demand for its products over the past few weeks as building sites look for ways to maximise productivity amid social distancing measures.
New offsite framework to boost MMC in social housing
Building Better has chosen Procurement for Housing (PfH) to develop a procurement framework for offsite manufacturing to build at least 500 new homes.
Mitie names MD for sustainability and energy services
Mitie has appointed Pradyumna Pandit to the newly created role of managing director of sustainability and energy services.
Green light for £20m Strabane social housing development
Plans to build a new £20m social housing development in Strabane have been given the green light by Derry City and Strabane District Council.
Vistry Partnerships appoints NW managing director
Regeneration specialist Vistry Partnerships has appointed Ian Hilliker as its new managing director for the North West region.
Industry welcomes ministerial support for certification scheme
Scotland's housing minister, Kevin Stewart has written to 32 local authorities to highlight the potential for a certification scheme to facilitate early approval of building warrants.
Vistry buys Homes England sites to build 935 new homes
Homes England has sold two of its sites to developer Vistry Partnerships which will see 935 homes be built.
Industry experts collaborate to develop record-tall wind turbines
GE Renewable Energy, COBOD and LafargeHolcim are set to join forces to co-develop wind turbines with optimised 3D printed concrete bases, reaching record heights up to 200 meters.
Compendium Living to deliver major regeneration scheme in Newark
Lovell’s regeneration arm Compendium Living has been chosen by Newark and Sherwood District Council to deliver a major regeneration scheme in Newark.
How construction frameworks can help the public sector bounce back
Jason Stapley, managing director of framework organisation Pagabo, looks at the important aspects public sector bodies must consider when selecting a framework provider.
ESS Modular completes purchase of Spatial Initiative
ESS Modular has completed the acquisition of the company that specialises in delivering education projects utilising modern methods of construction, Spatial Initiative.
Funding approved to reclad nine tower blocks in Salford
Funding has been approved to complete fire safety works in Pendleton, including replacing the ACM cladding system on tower blocks with a compliant alternative.
Plans in for new student residence in Leeds
Student residence developer Alumno has applied to Leeds Council to build a mixed-use six and seven-storey building that will provide accommodation for the city’s growing student population.
Etopia and Samsung collaborate to create ‘homes of the future’
Eco homes developer Etopia and Samsung have formed a strategic partnership that will see the two companies collaborate to create the homes of the future.
Mitie launches zero carbon service to drive green recovery
The Zero Carbon for Zero Cost service builds on Mitie’s own Plan Zero commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2025, 15 years ahead of the UK Government’s target.
The rise of freelance estimators
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Galliford Try wins £85m Tottenham Hale contract
Galliford Try has been named contractor on two residential buildings at Tottenham Hale worth £85m for developers, Argent Related.
It’s time to focus on opportunities for success, say female engineers
Speaking ahead of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED20), female engineers say there is too much emphasis put on the barriers to women in engineering professions and not enough celebration of their successes.