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Construction post-Covid: Hitting the net zero carbon target
Today, the world is once again reeling from a historic financial shock, this time caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, which on paper is even more profound than the fallout from the GFC. And yet, the response when it comes to regulations aimed at cutting carbon emissions has been markedly different in countries around the world. Matt Bennion, CEO at Reds10, explains.
ICW Group: Building towards better times ahead
Despite the very significant challenges of the past year, ICW Group has delivered a robust performance in 2021, charting one of the busiest periods on record for the group.
Morgan Sindall begins work on £13.5m Leicester bus station regeneration
Morgan Sindall was appointed by Leicester City Council to create a striking new building to replace the old bus station and create more attractive routes for pedestrians and cyclists as part of a major scheme to revamp the city centre.
Edinburgh Innovation Park gains £40m funding
The development of a food & drink innovation hub in East Lothian has been given the green light by officials, unlocking £40m City Region Deal funding for Edinburgh Innovation Park.
Caddick completes trio of schemes for Chancerygate
Caddick Construction has completed three industrial and retail projects, including the £10m Novus warehouse and distribution facility at Parkgate Industrial Estate in Knutsford on behalf of client Chancerygate Ltd.
UK solar industry to ‘double in size by 2030’
40GW of solar capacity could deliver 13,000 new jobs, £17bn in additional economic activity, and a 4.7% cut in total UK carbon emissions, according to a new report.
UK construction disputes rise by 117% in 2020
The average value of construction disputes in the UK increased to £27.7m, a rise of 117% from 2019, according to a new report released by Arcadis.
Plans approved for £400m Manchester regeneration scheme
Plans for the £400m Gasworks New Town scheme that will create more than 1,200 homes have been approved by Manchester City Council.
New approach vital to conquer materials shortage delays and tight margins
With increasing pressure on deadlines and margins, how can the housebuilding industry adapt its approach to mitigate the impact of these unprecedented factors? Here, Carol Massay, head of construction at The Access Group, explains the role of technology in keeping construction on track.
£100m loan for infrastructure works at Canada Water
Homes England has agreed a £100m loan for infrastructure works to support the development of up to 3,000 homes at Canada Water.
Plans underway for new solar farm in west Northamptonshire
EDF Renewables is planning to develop a 49.9 MW solar farm, Glassthorpe, between Flore and Upper Heyford, which will be capable of generating enough low carbon electricity for 9,562 households annually.
Government reveals plans to transform Britain’s railways
The government has revealed plans to transform Britain’s railways, in the biggest overhaul since its privatisation in 25 years.
Cruden Homes chosen for Edinburgh Fountainbridge regeneration
Edinburgh City Council is set to select Cruden Homes (East) as the preferred developer for the £1.1m regeneration of a major brownfield site in Fountainbridge.
Rise in construction output leads to record high cost inflation
Construction output increased in April, but builders faced the sharpest rise in cost inflations since 1997.
Morgan Sindall appointed to Carlisle Southern Link Road scheme
Cumbria County Council has selected Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to design the multi-million-pound Carlisle Southern Link Road project.
Green light for £175m Soapworks site in Bristol
Developer First Base has been given the green light for plans to deliver the £175m regeneration of the Soapworks site in Bristol.
A year after lockdown: What’s next for SMEs in the construction...
John Carter, managing director for commercial real estate at Aldermore, explore how construction SMEs should be considering how they can best capitalise on the easing of restrictions and the bounce in business confidence.
Green light for new ‘Justice Quarter’ in London
The City of London has been given the go-ahead for plans to deliver a new ‘Justice Quarter’ which will see the creation of an 18-courtroom facility and new headquarters for the police.
The case for a modular revolution in construction
Now is the time for a revolutionary shift in construction to embrace modular technology and more progressive, agile business models, argues Matt Bennion, chairman of Reds10.
Green light for £210m Birmingham Health Innovation Campus
Birmingham City Council has given the go-ahead for plans to deliver the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus.
Wates appointed to £10m regeneration project in Camden
Wates Construction has been appointed by the London Borough of Camden to deliver the latest phase of a mixed-use regeneration project near Abbey Road.
Hunt begins for bidders on £1.9bn Lower Thames Crossing roads
Highways England has begun the search for bidders on two road contracts worth a combined £1.9bn to deliver projects on the Lower Thames Crossing.
Green light for £500m Better Queensway regeneration
Porters Place Southend-on-Sea LLP has been given the go-ahead for the £500m Better Queensway regeneration project, following the approval of its ‘hybrid’ planning application.
Farrans to start construction on two London developments
Farrans Construction is set to begin work on two new mixed-use developments in London worth more than £33m combined.
What the Budget promises mean for social landlords
In the wake of the chancellor’s budget earlier this month, Gary Cawley, director at CPC, gives the view from the North on the latest slew of policy announcements and funding promises.
Innovative construction ‘super-charges levelling-up plans’, says Mace
Innovative construction hubs could create 124,000 green jobs and drive £4.9bn of investment in the government’s ‘levelling up’ target, according to a new report by Mace.