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Plans submitted for £115m ‘Canal Village’ in Warwickshire
Plans have been submitted for the first phase of the £115m Canal Village in Warwickshire, which will see the creation of 212 new homes and community facilities.
Gauging the true impact of construction
The Real Face of Construction 2020 report from the Chartered Institute of Building reflects the true value of the industry in economic, social and environmental terms – and sets a course for addressing some of the sector’s key issues.
£75m government injection for Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration
The Chancellor has pledged to give £75m from the Housing Infrastructure Funding to support the £1bn regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames town centre.
Ramboll appoints new UK head of rail
Ramboll has appointed Mike Birch as head of rail in the UK – Birch joins from Capita Infrastructure where he was head of rail, project and cost management.
Construction Engineering Masters programme urges more women to enrol
For the sector to truly transform we need change and diversity at leadership level, says the Construction Engineering Masters (CEM) programme, as it calls on more women to enrol.
Garry Bowker joins Vinci’s north west office
Garry Bowker has joined Vinci Construction UK from Kier as director for the north west regional office.
25-storey residential tower in Birmingham complete
A 25-storey residential tower in Birmingham has been completed – making it the city’s largest purpose-built private rented housing development.
Birmingham’s largest residential tower gets the go-ahead
Birmingham City Council has approved plans for the tallest residential tower in the Midlands, Court Collaboration’s One Eastside scheme.
Galliard and Apsley to develop £500m regeneration projects
Galliard Homes have partnered up with Apsley House Capital in a joint venture with plans to develop £500m worth of regeneration projects and create around 2,250 new homes in Birmingham.
Will politics impact the offsite construction sector?
Jim Roach, managing director of ARV Solutions, takes a look at whether party politics or internal politics will have the biggest impact on the offsite construction sector.
Atkins appoints new CEO for UK and Europe region
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has appointed Richard Robinson, chartered chemical engineer, as CEO of its UK and Europe region.
Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA JV wins £1bn Old Oak Common station
The Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA HS2 joint venture has been awarded the management of the construction and delivery of HS2’s new £1bn Old Oak Common station.
Construction disputes: How to avoid them and what to do
Gary Kitt, UK head of contract solutions, explores the leading causes of construction disputes and discusses what you can do if problems start to arise.
Rail minister welcomes Midlands Connect’s £2bn proposal
Andrew Jones has welcomed the submission of Midlands Connect’s £2bn proposals to radically transform connections between the East and West Midlands.
Encouraging women into manufacturing and engineering sectors
Women across the region are being encouraged to find out more about career opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering sectors at an event this month.
Impact of big data on construction equipment
Big data is already being used by the construction industry. Focusing on the build phase of a project, weather, traffic and construction equipment can be analysed to determine optimal phasing of construction activities.
Risky definitions when working at height
David Pojur, health and safety barrister at St John’s Buildings Chambers, comments on the risky definitions of roles when working at height, and the potential implications when corners are cut.
Architects revealed for Wall of Answered Prayer
Snug Architects have won the international design competition for The Wall of Answered Prayer, a global competition with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Committee report urges rethink of High Speed 2
The Economic Affairs Committee has released a report urging to HS2 Ltd to merge the northern section of High Speed 2 with the Northern Powerhouse Rail.
How can Britain’s built environment tackle social exclusion?
Niall Trafford, CEO of BRE and colleagues welcomed more than a dozen senior policy-shapers, key building experts, academics, and commentators to the third in its round table discussion, focusing on poor housing and homelessness.
Regeneration and infrastructure must be a priority in 2019
With the lack of homes available across the UK proving more problematic than ever, unlocking new residential development opportunities is vital.
TCP Ltd release portable zero-emission power pack
Taylor Construction Plant (TCP Ltd) are releasing the LGP 2500 – The portable zero-emission power pack with an output of 5kW to provide a clean air alternative to a traditional diesel generator.
Mace begins redevelopment of the Marshall Building
The redevelopment of the Marshall Building will be worked on over the next two and a half years to deliver a new landmark academic facility for the university.
First modular home in Birmingham gets the go-ahead
Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), Birmingham City Council’s housebuilding arm, has received planning permission to install its first modular home.
High-Speed Rail Institute plans backed by Yorkshire investment committee
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Investment Committee has backed plans to develop a new £39 million High Speed Rail Institute in Leeds.
UK projects win big at Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards
The Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards celebrated extraordinary work in the design, construction and operations of infrastructure around the world. BIM Today highlights two UK projects that took home the top prizes.