The two firms will start building 11,500 homes on the site once the DLR has been extended to the area

The deals are the latest to be awarded through the government’s £350m local authority accelerated construction (LAAC) programme

Housing minister Esther McVey has announced plans for a new hub promoting modern methods of construction (MMC) in the north of England, alongside £38m in funding designed to unlock construction of 2,000 homes.

Moda Living, a leading developer, owner and operator of homes for rent, has appointed sister company Caddick Construction to deliver 515 homes designed exclusively for rent in Leeds city centre, with start on-site due this year.

This November will see London Build once again take over the Olympia London, bringing together over 25,000 construction professionals across two days for the largest built environment show for London. ...

Foggo Associates has designed a curved high-rise in central London at 70 St Mary Axe, which is widely known as the Can of Ham due to its distinctive shape.

 

Plans have been submitted to develop part of Bletchley Park into a technology school for 1,000 students.

Lancashire Cricket Club and Trafford Council have revealed transformational plans in the initial phase of the development of the new Civic Quarter

Residential landlord Thrive Homes is planning a £30m residential development on the site of a construction company's premises in Hertfordshire.

Housebuilder plans to expand its West London Construction Academy

Berkeley Group plans to ramp up the training offer at its West London Construction Academy as part of its goal of luring high-quality newcomers to join the company.

In the space of a day, two modular homes were delivered and assembled on site before a group of local residents, who had gathered to watch the new project take shape.

Sustainability consultant Accelar has teamed up with Danish company Floodframe to test the market in the UK for its patent-pending automated flood protection system.

• Developer Ssassy Property is constructing 25 homes in the village of Southmoor
• Each will adhere to the German 'passivhaus' model for energy efficient buildings
• Power for the all-electric homes will come from roof-mounted solar panels
• Mechanical ventilation and mini heat pumps will keep the home heated

The sale of three modest strips of land under a railway bridge in south London is expected to set a record at auction this week.

Unknown Works, a London- and Hong Kong-based collective of young architects and designers, has completed a fish & chip shop in one of China’s largest cities based on 3D scanning of UK chippies.

Interserve Construction has been named preferred bidder for a £36m redevelopment programme by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

Autumn, the cosiest season of all has arrived, hurrah! There’s no better feeling than being snug and cosy in your own home. As the days grow shorter and the nights become colder, it's important to incorporate comfort into your home. 

Brighton & Hove City Council has chosen Westridge Construction as the preferred interim contractor to continue essential redevelopment work on Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre

Neutral, minimalist design has been the name of the interiors game for several seasons. And it’s easy to see why: it’s tasteful, fuss-free and appeals to almost everyone.

 

Interserve has won a £13m contract to build a new heritage and arts centre in Oldham. The centre, known as Oma, is intended to create a ‘cultural gateway’ for the town.