Construction News

Catch net installed to soffit of Millennium Bridge to facilitate planned maintenance work


Millennium Bridge in central London is closed from 16 October until 5 November for planned repair works that will require a 250-m-long debris net installed on the soffit.

RICS release a new guide to make buildings worldwide healthier


RICS has partnered with Ekkist, the UK’s first health and well-being consultancy for the built environment, to launch a new guide to designing, delivering and managing healthier buildings.

Graham appointed as lead contractor on Western Growth Corridor for City of Lincoln Council


Graham has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and deliver crucial elements of the Western Growth Corridor development.

LED lighting upgrade works at Oxford Circus station completed


Customers at Oxford Circus station are now benefiting from a more efficiently lit station as part of TfL's continuing work towards decarbonising its operations by 2030.

VolkerFitzpatrick to help deliver Heathrow’s new investment programme


VolkerFitzpatrick is partnering with Heathrow to deliver its new investment programme, which will provide a step-change in the customer experience and transform the airport on its journey to become a net-zero aviation hub.

Costain to help decarbonise Swindon Borough Council


Costain is create a blueprint for the decarbonisation of operations at Swindon Borough Council’s largest facility, the Waterside Park depot.

CMA launches investigation into the supply of chemicals


The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemicals for use in the construction industry.

UK residential sales market remains challenging while twelve-month picture stabilises


The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released its UK residential Survey covering the month of September 2023.

DIO completes new maintenance facility for US Air Force F-35 jets


The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and its contractors have celebrated the opening of a new F-35 facility for US Air Force jets at RAF Lakenheath.

New flood embankment will better protect properties in Birmingham


Work is underway to build a new £2million flood risk management scheme to better protect homes from flooding in the Pebble Mill area of Birmingham.