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Posted: 22nd March, 2019
The latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI has been released, showing the value of contracts awarded in February rise. The residential sector looks particularly positive with an upturn of 13.1% from January, some £1.7Bn, in contracts awarded during February. Residential unit numbers also increased – up by... Read More
Posted: 21st March, 2019
A section of the M6 near Carlisle will receive £7million from Highways England for maintenance and repairs. The M6 near Carlisle will be resurfaced and upgraded to reduce noise and make travel safer. The project begins at the start of April and is expected to be completed in August. Work will include replacing a noise reduction... Read More
Posted: 21st March, 2019
A new £3.4million fund from Homes England will help build a state-of-the-art campus development in Havant. The campus development will feature 121 new apartments close to the town centre and rail transport. The work comes as part of Havant Borough Council’s regeneration plans for the town centre, including the proposed Havant Plaza area development. The funding... Read More
Posted: 21st March, 2019
Liverpool has set up a commission to oversee plans for a £6billion Northern Powerhouse station connected to HS2. The new Station Commission will draw out plans for vital aspects of the Northern Powerhouse station in Liverpool. The commission will be chaired by CEO of Everton Football Club, Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE. Metro Mayor of Liverpool... Read More
Posted: 21st March, 2019
A new scheme will improve the A417 Gloucester dual carriageway creating the ‘missing link’ between the Midlands and the South. Highways England is leading a scheme to add to the Gloucester dual carriageway A417 to reduce journey times, traffic, and improve the local area. The improvements will create a new 3.4-mile dual carriageway section on... Read More
Posted: 21st March, 2019
New firms have secured contracts for the government’s Southern Construction Framework joining several other existing contractors. Contracts have been awarded to 11 companies including McAlpine, Midas, ISG, McClaren, and Kier for the Southern Construction Framework (SCF). The framework is a project led by Devon and Hampshire county councils to link the public sector with companies... Read More
Posted: 18th March, 2019
Striking new images of a radical yet respectful transformation of Birmingham Moor Street station have been revealed by West Midlands Rail Executive, as part of proposals for an ambitious redevelopment to create a station that’s fit for the future, linking seamlessly with Birmingham New Street and HS2 services at Curzon Street. Event Partner: Midlands Connect... Read More
Posted: 18th March, 2019
Aggregate Industries has been awarded the flood defence contract for the Medway Riverside Development in Kent. The firm was awarded the flood defence contract to provide a sub-base aggregate at the Strood Waterfront project in Medway, Kent. The development works will see 1,600 homes constructed along with business and recreational spaces. The riverside development has reserved £3.5million... Read More
Posted: 14th March, 2019
The latest figures from the ONS relevant to construction output have been released, showing that despite the many outside pressures and uncertainties plaguing UK businesses, the construction industry is continuing to grow, with all work up 2.8% in January. Reversing a sharp decline from December, January’s figures help maintain the trend of steady growth seen... Read More
Posted: 14th March, 2019
A new consortium is being launched to pioneer the use of offsite construction in the building of new primary schools. The partnership between Innovate UK, Manufacturing and Technology Centre (MTC), Bryden Wood, Elliottt, The McAvoy Group, and Blacc consultants will research and develop methods of offsite construction. These methods will be used in the construction of new... Read More
