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Offsite progression and the shift towards modular technology
Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of MPBA, discusses the shift away from traditional methods of construction towards modular technology.
Traditional vs modular: Deconstructing building methods
Traditional and modular construction are very different from one another. Premier Guarantee examines the pros and cons.
Gas power station approved in Abergelli
An application by Drax to build a gas power station in Abergelli to has been approved by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Leeds high street heritage bid gets big funding boost
New Briggate is set for a string of improvement projects after proposals by Leeds City Council were backed by the High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HAZ) programme.
Video: Construction of Beijing’s Daxing International “mega-airport”
Construction work has been completed on Beijing’s new Daxing International Airport, which will handle 630,000 flights and 72m passengers a year by 2025.
4,000 new homes to be built on brownfield land across West...
More than 4,000 new homes are set to be built on brownfield land across the West Midlands thanks to a deal between the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Lovell Partnerships.
Shapps halts ancient woodland clearances on HS2
Secretary of state for transport Grant Shapps has ordered that removals of ancient woodlands for HS2 be stopped unless they are shown to be necessary.
Contract awarded to begin shaping the York Central site
The contract, the first to be awarded, is for a detailed design review which will lead to a Reserved Matters planning application, due later this financial year.
Planning permission granted for living wage housing in Brighton and Hove
Conran and Partners have received planning approval for 104 new affordable homes to be built in Brighton and Hove to tackle the city’s housing crisis.
StormMeister attends this year’s Birmingham Flood Expo
StormMeister attended this year’s Birmingham Flood Expo, the world’s largest exhibition and conference designed to help the most progressive flood professionals.
Search begins for partner to develop ID Manchester
The University of Manchester’s hunt to find its development and investment partner to deliver the new world-class innovation district ID Manchester worth £1.5bn has begun.
Boris Johnson reaffirms Northern Powerhouse pledge
Prime minister Boris Johnson will reaffirm his pledge to give more powers to people, businesses and political leaders across Northern regions.
WMCA to launch funding guidance for investors and developers
A guide on how investors and developers can secure a share of funding to help unlock land for homes and jobs will be launched by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) on 18 September.
Housing delivery requires integrated infrastructure, says ICE
Housing delivery will fail to meet the needs of the places it hopes to support without integrated infrastructure, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
£62m flood defence funding to support communities in England
Environment secretary Theresa Villiers has announced a new round of flood defence investment for communities across Yorkshire, Cumbria, the North East and the South East of England.
Gleeds boosts rail team with appointment of Richard Stansfield
Property and construction consultancy, Gleeds has appointed Richard Stansfield as director of cost management for its rail business in the UK.
Plans approved for 118 affordable homes in Bolton
Housing providers Bolton at Home and Irwell Valley Homes have been granted planning permission for 118 new affordable homes close to Bolton town centre.
Integra delivers 30 modular apartments in 12 weeks
More than 30 modular apartments for young people who struggle to find good quality, affordable homes have been created in just 12 weeks by Integra Buildings.
Mott MacDonald appoints new MD for UK & Europe role
Mott MacDonald has appointed Ken Norbury as managing director of its UK and Europe built environment business.
Plans submitted for Edinburgh’s £314m transformation strategy
The £314m Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Strategy has been submitted for approval, as its estimated plans will deliver £420m of benefits over 25 years.
HS2 plans to connect city centres in the Midlands
Under proposals submitted to the government by Midlands Connect, there is a strong case for high speed trains to directly connect Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester and Leeds via the East Midlands Hub station at Toton.
Milburngate development construction underway
The developers of one of the North East’s largest mixed-use developments have officially launched their first speculative office building, One Milburngate.
HS2 faces five year delay as “more realistic timescale” is needed
HS2 could be delayed by more than five years, as Boris Johnson orders a review of the scheme to determine whether it should go ahead or be abandoned.
Structural health monitoring to improve decision-making for masonry arch bridges
Sam Cocking, a PhD student at the CSIC working under the supervision of Prof Matthew DeJong, reports on a structural health monitoring.
Systra acquires British Steel subsidiary, TSP Projects
TSP Projects Ltd, a subsidiary of British Steel, has been sold to French engineering group Systra, in a move that will save over 400 jobs.
Midlands Connect asks government for £596m for 11 road schemes
Midlands Connect has requested £596m funding from the Government to deliver 11 road schemes across the Midlands.