Construction News

New laws passed to bolster energy security and deliver net zero


The biggest piece of energy legislation in the UK’s history has become law.

Murphy awarded Cambridge South station main construction contract


Murphy has been awarded the main works contract to build the new Cambridge South railway station by Network Rail. The £93.4 million contract includes work to begin main construction which will deliver a new two storey, four platform station on the West Anglia Main adjacent

Kier Property and Mole Valley District Council sign Joint Venture to redevelop the Swan Centre and Bull Hill


Kier Property has been working with Mole Valley District Council to secure financial and legal agreements to formalise the strategic partnership to redevelop Bull Hill and the Swan Centre within Leatherhead town centre.

Infrastructure investment to pave the way for Irish construction growth


Mace, the global construction and consultancy company, has produced its latest Irish Market View, with the findings pointing to a promising pipeline of work within the infrastructure sector. 

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.