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North Lanarkshire tenders three housing schemes
North Lanarkshire Council is inviting bids for the design and construction of new housing with a total value of £8.9m.North Lanarkshire Council is inviting bids for the design and construction of new housing with a total value of £8.9m.Read Full Article: The...
BPF boss: Brexit distraction is a myth
It is a myth that the government has been totally distracted by Brexit, the head of the British Property Federation has claimed. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/markets/international/eu-referendum/bpf-boss-brexit-distraction-is-a-myth/10041046.article
Building firm fined £900k after wall collapse death
Capstone Building Ltd has been fined £900,000 after a bricklayer died following a wall collapse. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/best-practice/building-firm-fined-900k-after-wall-collapse-death/10041057.article
Plans in for £70m Edinburgh botanic garden revamp
Plans have been submitted for the £70m restoration and redevelopment of the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. The ambitious project, which still needs to secure full funding, includes a new glasshouse, costing around £7.5m. This will provide the entry point to a...
Dawnus collapse is dubbed ‘Welsh Carillion’
Subcontractors in Wales have likened to failure of construction group Dawnus to the collapse of Carillion.Subcontractors in Wales have likened to failure of construction group Dawnus to the collapse of Carillion.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All...
Caddick Group revenue swells 50%
Caddick Group, the Yorkshire-based family-run construction and property development business, has reported a record turnover of £226 million in its annual report for the year ended 31st August 2018, with pre-tax profit of £11m.Caddick Group, the Yorkshire-based...
RSK adds archaeology firm
Engineering and technical services group RSK has acquired Headland Archaeology, the UK’s leading privately-owned provider of heritage services to the construction sector.Engineering and technical services group RSK has acquired Headland Archaeology, the UK’s...
Barking Power Station chimneys blown down
Decommissioning consultant RVA has overseen the demolition of two 55-metre high chimneys at Barking Reach Power Station in East London.Decommissioning consultant RVA has overseen the demolition of two 55-metre high chimneys at Barking Reach Power Station in East...
TfL eyes new £1.7bn London metro line
Deputy mayor of London for transport Heidi Alexander (pictured) has revealed Transport for London is considering building a £1.7bn metro line to serve south and south-east London. source...
Homes England chair: Brexit won’t impact housing demand
Massive housing demand, combined with a transparent and responsive system, means that the UK will remain a centre for real estate investment, it has been claimed. source...
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