Day: February 15, 2023

CGI of Grimshaw Architect's design for the Paddington over-station developmentHelical was selected as the preferred investment partner after a competitive procurement process. The deal, which is still subject to contract negotiations and a 10-day standstill period, will see  a joint venture created for three commercial...

Palmyra House in WarringtonDennis Vincent, aged 36, and a colleague were using ropes to install a lightning protection system to the front of a Warrington office block being converted into flats. Mr Vincent, who was from Stoke-on-Trent, was lowering the access equipment from the roof,...

The planetarium is being built by GF TomlinsonThe start of work follows the award of a government ‘levelling up’ grant to the Sherwood Observatory Science Discovery Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, where the new planetarium is being built. The development will transform a disused underground Victorian reservoir,...

SGN chief executive Mark Wild (centre) with Altrad Babcock operations VP Andy Colquhoun (left) and Altrad Babcock hydrogen development lead Stephen Cunniffe (right)Altrad Babcock will build the hydrogen production and storage site for the project, supplying green hydrogen to homes in Levenmouth in Fife. The...

The concrete A12 in EssexMorgan Sindall will begin work on Monday 27th February for National Highways replacing the pavement of the A12 Margaretting Bypass. The existing concrete road surface will be removed down to the foundations, and the road rebuilt with recycled material and an...

Sewage is discharged into rivers across the UK on a daily basis. (Photo from The Rivers Trust.)The High Court has given permission for a hearing against the government’s storm overflows discharges reduction plan. The storm overflows discharges reduction plan was published by the Department for...

The A55 north coast route had been earmarked for investment, but not any moreIn essence, it seems to be saying that only roads that discourage road use will be considered for construction. Any road that encourages cars or trucks won’t be built. If it encourages...