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Interserve to build £11m Hessle Foreshore tidal defence scheme
Interserve has been appointed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to deliver the £11m Hessle Foreshore tidal defence scheme.
Authorities work on home retrofit as calls for ‘green recovery’ mount
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has marked a new phase of its Accelerator Cities project, which brings together local and combined authorities and stakeholders to drive action to 'upgrade our draughty, energy-hungry housing stock'.
Calls for ban on combustible materials go a step further
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is recommending the government extends the ban on the use of combustible materials to a wider range of buildings, including care homes, halls of residence and schools.
Insulation specialist backs MMC research
News that Homes England has commissioned a study into various types of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
Sizewell C nuclear power station plans submitted
The planning application to build Sizewell C, the new nuclear power station in Suffolk, has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
£1bn Building Safety Fund to remove dangerous cladding
The government has launched its £1bn Building Safety Fund to remove dangerous cladding from high-rise buildings.
HS2 reveals first images of Tunnel Boring Machines
HS2 ltd has revealed the initial images of its first two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) set to launch on the project later this year.
Girlguiding festival goes virtual to encourage more girls into STEM
As part of Amey’s partnership with Girlguiding UK, Amey is supporting the first-ever Adventures at Home Festival this Saturday 23 May, a programme of STEM activities for girls.
Improving construction’s resilience for the post-pandemic world
Mike Pettinella, EMEA director of Autodesk Construction Solutions, says embracing digital transformation can boost productivity right now, and benefit firms in the long term.
JCB moves to online machine sales for first time
For the first time JCB has started to sell machines online to support businesses with their plant requirements during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Modern methods of construction study to drive innovation
A research study to drive modern methods of construction (MMC) has been commissioned by Homes England.
Video Mediation in Construction Disputes
As the UK begins its slow journey back to work and becomes accustomed to working in a Covid-19 present world, it is no surprise that there has been a surge in disputes and companies looking for restructuring advice.
Laing O’Rourke to deliver £160m residential tower in Salford
Laing O’Rourke has been chosen by developer One Heritage to deliver a 55-storey residential tower at Greengate in Salford.
Housebuilder Vistry returns to 70% production capacity
Housebuilder Vistry Group has revealed 70% of normal production capacity has already been restored, as its teams get used to the new Covid-safe operating procedures.
Green light for HS2 Old Oak Common station
Plans for the HS2 Old Oak Common station have been given the green light, which will allow work to progress on building the largest new railway station ever built in the UK.
Cut VAT in construction for a green recovery, urges report
The government should cut VAT on renovating buildings, in line with the VAT on new builds, to help revitalise the construction industry after coronavirus, says a new report from Green Alliance
Fourth version of ‘Site Operating Procedures’ released by CLC
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has released the fourth version of its Site Operating Procedures to include advice on face-to-face contact and one-way systems.
Plans approved for £105m development in Salford
Planning has been granted by Salford City Council to transform two brownfield sites overlooking the River Irwell into 500 new apartments.
HFS calls for Scotland to introduce phased return to construction work
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has written to the Nicola Sturgeon requesting a phased return to work which would enable them to complete 6,000 homes.
Green light for redevelopment of Hillhead Baptist Church in Glasgow
Developer Wemyss Properties has been given the go-ahead to build 29 new flats on the former Hillhead Baptist Church building in Glasgow’s West End.
Housebuilders allowed flexible working hours
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has published new guidance which allows housebuilders to agree more flexible construction site working hours with their local council.
Common data environment to assist Australia bushfire recovery
Laing O’Rourke is to use Asite’s common data environment (CDE) to help lead the clean-up operation following the bushfires that devastated much of New South Wales, Australia.
Hackitt praises construction industry response to Covid-19 crisis
The construction industry has demonstrated it is “capable of massive change at pace” and is able to dump old practices quickly “without compromising safety or quality” amid Covid-19, says Dame Judith Hackitt.
Cheltenham seeks partner for £400m Golden Valley development
Cheltenham Borough Council has launched the search for a development partner to deliver a £400m world-class Golden Valley development in Cheltenham.
Scottish government supports SME housebuilders through pandemic
Housebuilders will be able to apply for short-term loans of up to £1m from the Scottish Government to support them through the coronavirus outbreak.
Plans submitted for 31-storey residential scheme at Liverpool Waters
Peel L&P has submitted planning for a 31-storey residential development, called Patagonia Place, at Liverpool Waters.