Mace boss fears post-Brexit labour shortage
The construction industry will run out of workforce if all EU workers leave the country, the chief executive of Mace has warned. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/markets/international/eu-referendum/mace-boss-fears-post-brexit-labour-shortage/10041516.article
Brexit uncertainty stalls housing starts at 165,000 a year
Housing starts stagnated at 165,160 in 2018, despite Government efforts to pump up housing supply to achieve its flaunted building target of 300,000 homes by the mid-2020s. After steadily growing in recent years from a trough of around 75,000 in 2009, starts have now...
Interserve rival not closing in on bid for FM arm
Facilities-management firm Mitie might consider a bid for Interserve’s FM business, but it is not currently preparing one, its chief executive has said. source...
CCG submits plans for 330 Scottish homes
A partnership of CCG (Scotland) and Hub South West has submitted plans to build 330 homes on a South Lanarkshire site.A partnership of CCG (Scotland) and Hub South West has submitted plans to build 330 homes on a South Lanarkshire site.Read Full Article: The...
Two boys arrested after Southampton construction site inferno
Hampshire Police have arrested an 11-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of arson in connection with a major fire at a construction site in Southampton on Tuesday. The blaze destroyed a timber frame building under construction and took more than 70...
Contractor boosts cash while reducing payment times
NMCN’s chief executive has said the market will be the judge of whether the company is a good payer or not, as the firm announced a £5m profit rise. source...
In pictures: CN Specialists Awards 2019
More than 750 attendees from across the industry gathered last night in London’s Mayfair to celebrate the UK’s best specialist contractors. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/in-pictures-cn-specialists-awards-2019/10041501.article
Graham wins £18m Carlisle cancer centre
Graham has been awarded an £18.3m contract to design and construct the new cancer centre at Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle for North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust. The project was awarded through the Procure22 framework and will see Graham deliver an 18-bay...
Engie to renovate four Coatbridge tower blocks
North Lanarkshire Council has picked regeneration specialist Engie to renovate four 16-storey housing blocks in Coatbridge. Significant renovation work worth £18.5m will take place at Blairgrove and Merryston Towers, as well as Glen Court and Millbrae Court. Engie...
Engie picked for refurb of Coatbridge towers
Engie has been appointed for an £18.5m project involving the refurbishment of four sixteen-storey housing blocks in Coatbridge.Engie has been appointed for an £18.5m project involving the refurbishment of four sixteen-storey housing blocks in Coatbridge.Read...

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