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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 …
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 …
BCSA CEO takes on fundraising challenge
In order to raise money for Phab, a charity that inspires and supports disabled and non-disabled children, young people and adults, through a network of 130 …
Appointment made for Milton Keynes distribution park
GMI Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver high-specification warehouse units totalling over 16,258m2 at Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes. Working …
Government needs to back UK steel capability
President’s Column March 2025 The new government initiative to meet with leaders from the UK steel industry to agree a strategy for the long-term future …
News in Brief – March 2025
Wilten Construction has been awarded the contract for a three-storey, BREEAM ‘Excellent’ Skills and Innovation Centre at Gateway 14. Developed by Jaynic, …
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 …
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 …