Construction News
Work begins at Kirkholt Health Centre
17 May 19
Construction of a new £2.3M health centre at Kirkholt in Rochdale has formally begun.
Long-term infrastructure planning crucial
16 May 19
NIC Chair Sir John Armitt calls for a long term perspective on infrastructure funding up to 2050.
Legal & General launches fund for retirement homes
16 May 19
L & G has launched Guild Living, a £2billion fund for urban retirement homes with modern architecture.
NHS recommends anti-infection action during hospital construction
16 May 19
NHS Grampian has encouraged strong anti-infection measures to protect patients while the Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Centre are being constructed in Aberdeen.
NIC calls on government to commit to post-Brexit infrastructure
16 May 19
Sir John Armitt has called on the government to commit to post-Brexit infrastructure in a speech to MPs.
HS2 Birmingham work progresses
15 May 19
Andrew Jones MP visited HS2 Birmingham sites to view progress and the potential opportunities presented in the city by the high-speed rail.
Recycling company fined after workplace fatality
15 May 19
Liverpool based recycling company Centriforce Products Ltd was fined after a workplace fatality due to falling plastic bales.
Network Rail and Colas rail achieve 97% diesel free site
15 May 19
Network Rail and Colas Rail Ltd have used solar power to achieve an almost diesel free site at a major project in Llanwern, South Wales.
Highways England contributes to canal restoration
14 May 19
Highways England will contribute to canal restoration of a mile-long stretch of water.
NHS Trust fined after construction workers are exposed to asbestos
14 May 19
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been fined after refurbishment exposed workers to asbestos.
