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Plans submitted for 90 m-tall MSG Sphere in London
The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) has submitted a planning application for a 90 m-high, spherical entertainment venue. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/projects/plans-submitted-for-90-m-tall-msg-sphere-in-london/10041420.article
Scotland sets out energy efficiency options
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on proposals for new energy efficiency targets.The Scottish government has launched a consultation on proposals for new energy efficiency targets.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News |...
Research highlights job opportunities from carbon capture and storage
Crown Estate Scotland has highlighted the potential of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to create jobs and build a supply chain, helping the transition to a low-carbon economy.Crown Estate Scotland has highlighted the potential of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to...
Major fire at Southampton construction site
A timber framed building under construction in Southampton went up in flames on Tuesday. More than 50 firefighters were sent to battle the blaze at the site near St Mary’s Road in the city centre. Residents were evacuated from nearby buildings and local roads...
Galliford Try CEO departs for Crest Nicholson
Galliford Try chief executive Peter Truscott has left for housebuilder Crest Nicholson after three years at the helm. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/industry-moves/galliford-try-ceo-departs-for-crest-nicholson/10041384.article
Construction minister resigns over failure to rule out hard Brexit
Construction minister Richard Harrington has resigned from the government over its handling of Brexit. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/markets/international/eu-referendum/construction-minister-resigns-over-failure-to-rule-out-hard-brexit/10041392.article
Tulip Tower recommended for approval
The Tulip Tower is set to be given the go ahead after staff at the City of London Corporation recommended it for approval. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/projects/tulip-tower-recommended-for-approval/10041387.article
McLaren wins £27m North London HQ job
McLaren Construction has secured the £26.7m job to build a headquarters in North London for software giant Metaswitch. Property specialist Stoford Developments is developing the 66,000 sq ft office building on a one-acre site in Enfield. Work is expected to start at...
BIM-ready McAlpine arms troops with hand-held AR
All workers at Sir Robert McAlpine can now access 3D construction models from their smartphone and tablet while working on-site.All workers at Sir Robert McAlpine can now access 3D construction models from their smartphone and tablet while working on-site.Read Full...
Increased spend starts to arrest pothole plague
There are signs that an increase in local authority highway maintenance budgets might be stemming the decline in the condition of the local road network – but there is still not enough money to maintain local roads to target conditions.There are signs that an increase...
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