Active travel schemes worth £22m under way
The trio of ‘active travel’ schemes with £22m by the Scottish government will allow people to cycle, wheel, and walk. This new design construction...
UK construction employment falls to lowest level in 24 years
Economists are warning that the construction sector is facing a tough combination of challenges — a housing market slowdown, weak commercial activity, and rising...
Funds secured for Oxford rail station expansion
The Oxford railway station works will start as the Department for Transport has secured a £69m funding package. The project is expected to start...
Kier to test highways lane closure airbags
Kier is implementing ideas with inflatable safety barriers that can prevent the road incursions. The company says the airbags can be put up in...
Birmingham replaces firms on £3bn council housing upkeep contract
From July 2026, Equans, Wates and Mears will take over day-to-day repairs, planned maintenance and improvement works across around 60,000 council homes in Birmingham.
The...
Trio secures £2.9bn Sellafield infrastructure delivery contract
A trio of contractors has been appointed to Sellafield’s new Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP) — a long-term framework aimed at modernising and maintaining the...
AECOM Acquires Civil Engineering Consultant Allen Gordon
Richard Whitehead, chief executive of AECOM’s Europe & India region, said:“We are thrilled to welcome the Allen Gordon team to AECOM at a pivotal...
Co-op to launch new 65 stores with investments of £130m
Co-op is planning to open at least three new food stores each week until this year ends. These plans are to serve more new...
Growth in health infrastructure with new building program
An exciting project is underway as the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is working to build a healthcare campus. This being a part of...
GMI succeeds Thorpe park expansion works worth £70m
There would be two new office buildings constructed at Thorpe Park Leeds as GMI Construction will start the works soon. Scarborough Group International (SGI)...
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