Posted: 28th October, 2019
In spite of a turbulent political and economic climate in the UK, as of late, the mechanical and electrical construction sector is displaying signs of a healthy project pipeline. According to data compiled by Glenigan, mechanical and electrical contractor companies Glenigan have been appointed to consultancy positions on awarded projects with a combined value of... Read More
Posted: 28th October, 2019
Following a lengthy investigation process, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined three companies a total of £36M for breaking competition law through what is called ‘cartel covering’ of the British concrete drainage product market. Specifically, the CMA has issued a £25M fine to the Northern Ireland-based firm FP McCann Ltd, a £7M fine... Read More
Posted: 25th October, 2019
The Environment Agency has reported that the flood defence scheme which is currently underway in Burton-upon-Trent in Staffordshire are on schedule for the predicted completion date in the March of 2021. According to the Environment Agency, the £30M flood defence project which has already started at Blackpool Street and at Paget High School is currently... Read More
Posted: 25th October, 2019
The delivery of a new footbridge over the A63 in Hull will enter a new phase in the early stages of next month with the transportation of the assembled structure into its final position, connecting Princes Quay and the marina. The new footbridge, which will serve pedestrians and cyclists, forms the first stage of the... Read More
Posted: 25th October, 2019
Highways England have announced new plans to upgrade sections of the A12 between Chelmsford and Marks Tey in Essex following plans to construct a new garden community at Marks Tey. The Roads Minister, Baroness Vere, announced that the upgrades to the A12 will include the widening of the highway to three lane sections, in both... Read More
Posted: 24th October, 2019
The property and construction consultancy company Henry Riley has been appointed as the lead consultant on a project to provide a new leisure centre to Morpeth in Northumberland. Henry Riley’s appointment to this position on the project means that they will be responsible for work surrounding quantity surveying, employer’s agent duties, and principal designer services.... Read More
Posted: 24th October, 2019
The contractor company Westridge Construction Ltd has been appointed by the Brighton and Hove City Council to continue with redevelopment works to the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre after the previous contractor, R Durtnell and Sons, stopped trading in July. Westridge were confirmed as the replacement contractor earlier in the month and will... Read More
Posted: 24th October, 2019
The Department for Transport have proposed the construction of a new outer-ring-road around the city of York which will entail the dualling of sections of the A1237 so that traffic may diverted away from the city centre, reducing congestion and improving the urban air quality. The Department for Transport will invest approximately £25M into the... Read More
Posted: 24th October, 2019
Leeds Beckett University celebrated the commencement of construction on their new Carnegie School of Sport building with a topping out ceremony that was attended by university alumni from famous regional sports teams such as Leeds Rhinos, Yorkshire Carnegie, Yorkshire County Cricket Club, and Leeds United. The Carnegie School of Sport has cost the university a... Read More
Posted: 24th October, 2019
Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee recently announced their approval of the construction of the new Cruise Terminal Hotel by Wates Residential, as part of the city’s new waterfront regeneration scheme. The new hotel will contain a total of 200 bedrooms and will be located near the Princes Dock in Liverpool, with construction scheduled to commence... Read More
