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Posted: 17th October, 2018
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the streets and public spaces surrounding Nine Elms will be improved for pedestrian, cycling and public transport use. A 2.5 kilometre stretch of Nine Elms Lane and Battersea Park Road is to be comprehensively overhauled to create a more attractive and accessible street scene. Crucially, TfL says the... Read More
Posted: 17th October, 2018
In somewhat surprising news, an RSM survey has revealed that 43% of mid-market construction firms feel a ‘no deal’ Brexit will have an advantageous or favourable effect on their revenues. Additionally, RSM say a further 25% of construction firms feel a ‘no deal’ scenario will have no effect whatsoever on their future turnover. Only 21%... Read More
Posted: 16th October, 2018
New research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has shown co-living and micro-homes to be the preferred solutions to the UK housing crisis. The FMB surveyed 2,000 homeowners across the country. Recipients were asked whether or not they believed the housing crisis was a reality and, if so, how best to deal with it.... Read More
Posted: 12th October, 2018
Genesis Homes has secured a funding loan from Homes England, which will help bring new housing to Brigham, Cockermouth. The funds have been awarded from the £4.5Bn Home Building Fund, the scheme introduced to support small and medium sized (SME) housebuilders in the delivery of new housing. The fund will see some 37 houses developed,... Read More
Posted: 12th October, 2018
Companies are being invited to tender for some £240M of contracts by Northern Ireland Water. To complement the opportunities, a Supplier Engagement Event will be held on Wednesday 24th October at the Dunadry Hotel, Antrim, organised in partnership with InterTradeIreland. This year NI Water is also seeking suppliers with new ideas and innovative solutions. It... Read More
Posted: 11th October, 2018
HS2 has released images of the designs for its two brand new stations in the Midlands, marking a significant milestone for the programme. The Midlands will be at the heart of HS2 and the new designs reflect the commitment of HS2 to the new high speed network. Curzon Street station in central Birmingham will be... Read More
Posted: 10th October, 2018
A £325 million Highways England contract which will boost reliability and resilience along the North West road network has been awarded to Amey. The 15-year Maintenance and Response Contract will see Amey carry out routine repairs, respond to emergencies and provide severe weather support for more than 300 miles of motorway and major A road.... Read More
Posted: 10th October, 2018
Leeds City Council has approved plans for the regeneration of a six acre site at the centre of the city’s South Bank. In April, the Leeds City Plans Panel voted unanimously in favour of the £350M sustainable mixed-use development in the hopes of sparking a wider regeneration of the South Bank region. Now, the ‘Section 106’... Read More
Posted: 5th October, 2018
To explore how the fourth industrial revolution will have a positive impact on the construction sector, we speak with Lucien Wynn, Chief Operations Officer at Olive Communications, a leading managed cloud communications provider. Lucien Wynn The future of the construction industry is a highly debated topic. In a world where embracing disruptive change is a... Read More
Posted: 4th October, 2018
Berkeley Homes’ Southall Waterside site has won the top accolade at the Brownfield Briefing Awards, reflecting the superb work done on this highly ambitous regeneration project. In winning this highly competitive award, Southall Waterside beat off stiff competition from across the country, with the competition panel highligting Berkeley’s innovative and technically excellent approach, together with... Read More
