Construction News

CICV Welcome Return to Work in Scotland


The CICV Forum has welcomed the first steps to get the sector back to work in Scotland, announced by the First Minister, last week

6000 New Homes to Help End Rough Sleeping


New plans to provide thousands of long-term, safe homes for vulnerable rough sleepers during the COVID-19 pandemic was revealed on Sunday

YHA Framework Winners Revealed


Five winners of the £300m YHA have been selected, the contract sees highways planning and surfacing work being done throughout the region.

£1bn Trans-Pennine Dualling Route Announced


The £1 billion Trans-Pennine dualling transformation has been announced, and reveals the list of improvements Highways England wants to make

D2N2 Provide £4m for Station Masterplan


D2N2 is to provide funding to aid the Chesterfield Station masterplan, they has approved a grant of £3.8 million

Go-Ahead for HS2 Train Station


Planners have been given the go-ahead to begin work on the UK’s largest ever train station, HS2’s West-London super hub, Old Oak Common.

Ground Investigation for Lowestoft Flood Barriers


The £67 million Lowestoft flood risk management project run by Balfour Beatty had moved a step closer to the start of construction.

Kier Reappointed to £1.2 Billion Framework


Kier are pleased to announce that they have been reappointed to the £1.2 billion hub South West Framework in Scotland.

Spike in Construction Job Numbers


New figures have shown a spike postings were up by 0.7% following an announcement that key industries could return to work.

Kier Start on Leisure Site


Keir have started work on a new £15 million leisure centre, the new centre will improve facilities for residents of the Spen Valley.