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News in Brief: January 2020
MAG (Manchester Airports Group) has appointed McLaren to build a warehouse and logistics facility on the site of a former WWII aircraft hangar at Manchester …
Steel completes on second of twin Kings Cross commercial developments
The main steel frame for the 12-storey S1 commercial block in London’s Kings Cross development has been completed. Requiring 2,400t of steel, the building …
Work kicks-off at Chippenham logistics park
Developer St. Modwen and Winvic Construction have commenced construction on the first phase of development at St. Modwen Park Chippenham. The developer has …
Teesside to get region’s first ski centre
Developers plans have been submitted for a £30M indoor snow and leisure centre attraction in Middlesbrough, Teesside. Called Sub Zero, the centre would be the …
Further Bristol school success for Skanska
Skanska has been awarded a £23.3M contract to build the new 1,220-place Trinity Academy in Bristol. The secondary school will provide places for 900 students …
Proposals submitted for Manchester sport institute
Manchester Metropolitan University has issued proposals to extend the former student union building on Oxford Road into a 4,600m² Institute of Sport. The …
Severfield on track to deliver forecasted profit in an improving marketplace
Steelwork contractor has announced pre-tax profit of £8.2M for the six-month period ending 30 September 2019, slightly down on the figure for the same period …
Contractor named for Gateshead arena
Sir Robert McAlpine has been named as the contractor for the £260M Gateshead conference and exhibition centre on the River Tyne south bank. The development …
Liverpool reveal stadium expansion plans
Premier League football club Liverpool has revealed initial design plans for a new 16,000-seat Anfield Road Stand, which would see overall capacity of its …
No crystal ball required
The start of the year is a traditional time for journalists to get their crystal balls out and write about future prospects. Events this year have thrown all …