Construction News
New flood scheme to better protect Worcester road from flooding
11 Dec 23
The £2.5m flood scheme will help defend 26 homes in Toronto Close, after flooding of recent years. Protection includes an embankment, wall and gates.
First HS2 viaduct completes deck beam installation
8 Dec 23
A viaduct in Northamptonshire has become the first on the HS2 project to have all its deck beams installed as work on the project continues.
Transport Secretary announces £70 million boost for more rapid electric vehicle chargers
7 Dec 23
A new £70 million pilot scheme will power up motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.
The Association of Brickwork Contractors to deliver brickwork upskilling programme
6 Dec 23
The Association of Brickwork Contractors (The ABC) has secured the tender for a three-year contract of funding from The CITB.
Balfour Beatty to protect homes and businesses in Norfolk through £19.5 million coastal protection contracts
5 Dec 23
Balfour Beatty is to deliver two coastal defence schemes on behalf of North Norfolk District Council – the Cromer Phase 2 scheme and the Mundesley Coastal Management scheme – with a combined value of £19.5 million.
Graham selected for £28 million Blashford Tower project
4 Dec 23
Graham has been selected to deliver major works at Blashford Tower, a high-rise residential building on the Chalcots Estate.
New planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills
1 Dec 23
Homes and businesses will be able to install rooftop solar panels more easily, under new rules recently announced.
HS2 completes East-West Rail works at Calvert
30 Nov 23
HS2 has completed the last section of earthworks that will carry EWR services between Oxford and Cambridge over the new high-speed line.
Henry Boot Construction to deliver latest AMRC Innovation Facility
29 Nov 23
Henry Boot Construction appointed to deliver the next development for the University of Sheffield AMRC in Sheffield.
Gatwick Airport’s station upgrade enters into service
28 Nov 23
Costain has successfully completed works to ensure entry into service of the upgraded Gatwick Airport station.
