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£3.2bn New Build Framework Extended
A Midlands housing association is procuring for an eight-year new build framework valued at more than £3 billion.  Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Limited (CHIC), in Birmingham, has extend …
£90m plans to ‘restore’ Oxford Street in London
Oxford Street in London is set for a major overhaul – reportedly costing £90 million.   Westminster City Council and business management consultant New West End Company (NWEC) have signed a Memorandum …
Canada Water Dockside Scheme to Go Ahead
A 1.5 million sq ft commercial scheme in Canada Water has been approved by Southwark Council. Co-designed by BIG and HWKN Architecture, the 4.5-acre site will be one of London’s largest developments i …
New £2.5bn ‘electricity superhighway’ delivery team
A £2.5 billion subsea electricity superhighway has taken a step forward following the appointment of a consortium to its delivery team.   Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) will see a 525kV, 2GW high voltage …
Laing O’Rourke and client in talks over cost of design changes on £600m Olympia scheme
Pair attempting to reach agreement on final bill at huge redevelopment of west London site  Laing O’Rourke and its client on the £600m scheme to redevelop the Olympia exhibition venue are understood t …
Robot dog surveys nuclear weapons site
Construction contractor Bam has brought in Spot the robot to survey former atomic weapons testing facilities that are too hazardous for people to enter.
Open House 2023 highlights: the top 10 must-see buildings in London
Open House, the free two-week festival of London’s architectural heritage, has unveiled its line-up of buildings opening their doors to the public from 6 to 17 September
Sunak finally eases planning rules to allow more onshore wind
Communities which support wind farms could be given up to 50% off their energy bills Rishi Sunak has implemented a delayed plan to relax planning rules for onshore wind schemes following a second rebe …
Nearly 5,000 homes will be built for a new neighbourhood in Manchester – forming part of a much wider regeneration scheme in the city. 
4,800 homes and New High Street for Manchester
Nearly 5,000 homes will be built for a new neighbourhood in Manchester – forming part of a much wider regeneration scheme in the city.  Developer Far East Consortium (FEC) has secured approval for two …
Coffee grounds make concrete 30% stronger, says study
Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) in Australia have developed a method to make concrete 30% stronger with recycled coffee grounds.
Improvements to England's Worst Housing Stock Could Save NHS £13bn
Remedial work to England’s poorest quality housing could provide £135.5 billion in societal benefits over the next 30 years. These benefits include savings to the NHS, lower energy bills and carbon em …
NatWest Launches Free Retrofit Training Programme for Construction Sector
A free platform to help construction workers learn about addressing climate change through retrofitting has been launched by NatWest and the Supply Chain Sustainability School. NatWest Group is the Su …
Next Stage of Carlisle Station Gateway Begins with £27m Funding
The Council has announced the advancement of the Carlisle Station Gateway project, a significant stride in reshaping the heart of Carlisle city center. Cumberland Council, in collaboration with Networ …
AI Mockups Show Workplace Designs of the Future
A European alliance of workplace experts has uncovered what’s in store for the future of the office, creating AI mockups of what these spaces will look like in the next 5,10, 25 and 50 years. By looki …
Mace Lands Star Role on Transport Infrastructure Framework
Mace has been appointed to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) STARThree Framework, securing a host of consultancy service packages.  The framework, valued at £600 million, brings in suppliers who ca …
UK to use AI to Cut Carbon Emissions
The government has announced nearly £4 million of funding for green innovations. AI solutions are set to receive funding to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and transform the way industries cut t …
Willmott Dixon Chosen for latest Passivhaus School Project
Willmott Dixon has been chosen as preferred contractor for its latest Passivhaus project, a £14.5m new two-form entry primary school for 420 pupils aged between four and 11 years old in Basingstoke, H …
McLaughlin & Harvey Restore Granton Gasholder to Former Glory
McLaughlin & Harvey (M&H) is on site for the restoration of the historic Granton gasholder in Edinburgh. The bell of the gasholder on Granton Waterfront has been taken apart to provide a high-quality …
City of London Corporation Publishes New Report Calling for Investment in Workers to Plug the Green Skills Gap
The City of London Corporation has released a new report urging investment in workers to meet the growing demand for green jobs and skills in decarbonising Central London’s commercial buildings. The r …
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