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John Sisk to deliver new M6 junction at Walsall
Contractor John Sisk & Son has been appointed to design and build the new M6 junction at Walsall which will replace the bridges over the motorway.
Construction begins on Blackhorse Road site
Transport for London (TfL), Barratt London and London & Quadrant (L&Q) have begun work on site at Blackhorse Road to deliver hundreds of new homes, of which 50% will be affordable.
How data can build the smart cities of the future
Nathan Sykes, tech writer for Kolabtree, discusses the role of data science in smart cities and how urban planners depend on data to learn about housing trends and transportation habits.
Graham starts work on flood alleviation scheme
Construction of the A120 Little Hadham bypass and flood alleviation scheme, carried out by Graham, officially started on Tuesday 23rd July 2019.
Ealing’s tallest tower ‘will answer London’s affordable housing crisis’
Planning has been submitted for a 100% affordable residential tower in Ealing, which developers say will “answer mayor’s housing crisis vision”.
Crossrail costs rise again as project is plagued with delays
In a written ministerial statement, transport secretary Chris Grayling has revealed that the costs for the Crossrail project are now forecast at around £2.8bn.
How developers and planners can meet the needs of local plans
Stephen Pratt at Godwin Developments, discusses securing planning approval for the Landmark building, which is set to become Derby’s tallest building.
HS2: High-speed railway ‘costs could spiral by £30bn’
The cost of the UK’s HS2 high-speed railway line could cost as much as £30bn over its original £55.7bn budget, according to the Financial Times.
UK government announces £58m to transform Cardiff Central Station
The UK government has announced up to £58m funding for upgrades to the Cardiff Central Station, which will deliver improved access and platforms for longer trains.
It’s time to rethink urban regeneration
Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance, discusses how urban regeneration plays a major role within the present and future direction of the UK’s housing landscape.
Resurfacing work to get underway at Temple Gate
Temple Gate will be resurfaced over a three week period of night works, marking a major milestone in work to transform the busy traffic intersection.
Annual assessment praises Highways England’s performance
The annual assessment of Highways England has concluded that the company is largely doing a good job managing the country’s motorways and A-roads, but calls for improvement in some areas.
Planning must include ‘smart energy’ to meet net zero carbon, says...
Smart energy needs to be incorporated into the national planning policy to support a smooth transition to a net-zero carbon future, says the RTPI.
Construction most likely sector to have public disputes with insurers
New research reveals that construction companies are most likely to have public disputes with their insurers, according to Mactavish.
Build to Rent sector investment reaches record high
Investment in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector reached a record high in 2018 with almost £4bn of new funds allocated to the sector according to Bidwells Build to Rent Summer 2019 Analysis.
Civic quarter network to lower Manchester’s carbon footprint
The Civic Quarter Heat Network will generate low-carbon heat and power for the city, helping Manchester to reach its ambitions to be carbon-neutral by 2038.
Mott Macdonald appoints new managing director
Mott MacDonald has appointed Cathy Travers as managing director of its UK and Europe regional business, succeeding James Harris.
Aerial view images released of RoRo terminal site at Tilbury2
Tilbury2 involves the construction of a new multi-million-pound port terminal on land at the former Tilbury Power Station at the River Thames
Commission outlines steps to transform retail parks into communities
Town halls should encourage the redevelopment of retail parks and large supermarkets into communities that include homes, shops and businesses, according to the Building Better, Building Beautiful commission.
Modular buildings to restore fire damaged labs at St Andrews
New purpose-built modular buildings will restore world-leading research facilities at the University of St Andrews following the fire that destroyed the Biomedical Sciences building earlier this year.
Will modular buildings be the homes of the future?
The housing market as we know it is shifting; construction experts are looking for an alternative to conventional homes, and modular buildings could be the answer.
intu to create new development on doorstep of intu Lakeside
The new development will bring a mix of over 1,000 modern homes to rent, catering for individuals, creating high quality, community living in Essex.
£150m renovation scheme to upgrade Gatwick Airport
DfT has announced a renovation scheme to upgrade Gatwick Airport station, rail passengers will benefit from improved accessibility and swifter journeys.
Trafford Housing Trust and Willmott Dixon to deliver 250 new homes
The development of D’Urton Lane site in Preston will create 250 new homes for shared ownership, affordable rent and private sale.
Graham wins £3.5m Carpenters Land Bridge
London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has revealed that Graham has been awarded a £3.5m contract to deliver a new pedestrian and cycle bridge – Carpenters Land Bridge.
Can AI transform the way we estimate construction projects?
Anil Sawhney and Alan Muse of RICS, discuss how artificial intelligence can transform the way we estimate the cost of construction projects.