McGee clears vast west London site for HS2 crossover box
Contractors have completed the biggest demolition challenge on the HS2 project so far, clearing a big site near Old Oak Common in west London for a long tunnel crossover box. The six-month site clearance delivered by HS2’s London enabling works contractor, a Costain...
Crossrail must stick to new start date, says City of London
Crossrail has to deliver on the next start date it announces, a key figure at the City of London Corporation has said. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/clients/crossrail/crossrail-must-stick-to-new-start-date-says-city-of-london/10041159.article
In pictures: HS2 completes biggest demolition job so far
HS2 has completed what the project has said was its biggest demolition challenge to date. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/clients/hs2/in-pictures-hs2-completes-biggest-demolition-job-so-far/10041252.article
School wall collapse kills construction worker
A construction worker has been killed during a wall collapse at a school in Bath. The victim is believed to have been working on an extension to the Swainswick School. Bath & North East Somerset Council confirmed the accident took place on Tuesday. In a statement...
Morgan Sindall Investments wins £1bn Essex development contract
Morgan Sindall Investments has been named as Brentwood Borough Council’s preferred joint-venture partner to deliver a long-term programme of developments. source...
Wates CEO: £2bn turnover no longer a target
Wates is no longer targeting becoming a £2bn-turnover company, its chief executive has told Construction News. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/contractors/wates/wates-ceo-2bn-turnover-no-longer-a-target/10041240.article
Workers’ rights case plumber loses holiday pay claim
A plumber who previously won a legal case proving he should be considered an employee rather than a subcontractor has failed in a bid to win holiday pay. source...
NFB: No-deal Brexit would be worse than 2008 crash
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has warned that a no-deal Brexit would be worse for construction than the 2008 financial crisis. source...
Competition probe launched into construction services
The competition watchdog has launched a probe into possible collusion in the supply of construction services in Britain. The Competition & Markets Authority has confirmed it is investigating suspected anti-competitive arrangements but has not specified the...
Architect replaced as Thamesmead project goes design and build
Durkan has brought in a new firm of architects after winning the D&B package on Peabody’s £1.5bn Thamesmead estate. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/projects/architect-replaced-as-thamesmead-project-goes-design-and-build/10041217.article
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