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Net zero in construction achieved at Llanelli mixed-use scheme
Bouygues UK has achieved net zero in construction at its Canolfan Pentre Awel project in Llanelli, South Wales. The target is said to include over a 90% …
Contract awarded for Leeds Bradford Airport phase two
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has awarded the contract for phase two of construction works on its £100 million regeneration project to Farrans Construction, …
Contract signed for Portsmouth multi-storey factory
Work is set to start in Portsmouth on one of the UK’s first multi-storey manufacturing facilities. The 7,500m2 facility has been designed over four floors …
Green light for Manchester Digital Campus office blocks
A major government office complex has been given planning consent to be built in central Manchester. Known as the Manchester Digital Campus, the project will …
Works starts on major Grimsby town centre regeneration
GMI Construction has started work on one of the largest regeneration projects in Grimsby’s history – the transformation of the town centre’s Freshney …
BCSA event celebrates Welsh steel sector
The vital economic and community role the Welsh steel sector has played for more than 100 years has been celebrated at an event hosted by the British …
North London to get world’s largest living wall
Work is progressing on the steel frame erection for a scheme that will on completion include the world’s biggest living wall, covering 7,400m2. Pure Data …
Steel rises for Epping Leisure Centre
Due to open by the end of the year, the steel frame for the new Epping Leisure Centre is nearing completion. Working on behalf of main contractor Pellikaan …
Work set to start on new River Trent pedestrian bridge
Construction of the first bridge over the River Trent in Nottingham since 1958 is set to begin in the coming months. Nottingham City Council has appointed …
New guidance and specification show steel’s not standing still on fire protection
The government response to the Grenfell Inquiry final report was expected as NSC went to press, which the entire construction industry will be paying very …