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Commonwealth stadium builds social value

The lead contractor behind the redevelopment of Birmingham’s iconic Alexander Stadium is reflecting on the success of the project and the wide range of community

Smart-prison build for Kier

Prison-build revolution continues with construction of new Yorkshire jail. Kier has secured the contract to build Britain’s newest ‘smart’ prison. Construction work will start this

Seddon Construction partners Sellafield

Seddon Construction Ltd will partner with Sellafield Ltd on a new multi-million-pound framework to deliver a building fit-out package. This is the fourth multi-million-pound framework

CPA predicts slow down

The Construction Products Association (CPA) predicts that construction activity will slow down over the coming months, despite strengthening infrastructure and warehouse activity. The CPA expects

Historic breakthrough for HS2

History made as Dorothy completes first tunnel on HS2 route. Dorothy – HS2’s state-of-the-art tunnel boring machine – has completed the first tunnel for HS2

FMB warns of profit falls

State of Trade Survey reveals builders’ profits are falling as the economy falters. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that builders are seeing

Rail investment trebles in the north

Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced a major boost to funding for rail route upgrades in the north. Additional funding will be invested in upgrading

Hedgehog highways and bee hotels

Hedgehog highways and bee hotels are the latest additions to housing developments from Crest Nicholson. The award winning housebuilder has launched specially designed ‘hedgehog highways’

Schools boost with net-zero refurbishment

A schools refurbishment programme is underway, which will see 61 schools benefit from state-of-the-art buildings. Some £1Bn is being invested in education through rebuilding or

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