Day: December 7, 2023

CGI of the planned Lower Thames CrossingThe contract to bore the tunnels of the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing is the final major award to be made for the Kent-Essex road link. This contract also includes the tunnel systems, portal buildings and approach roads.   Bouygues Murphy...

A survey for Scotland’s Construction Industry Collective Voice reveals “persistent, deep-rooted payment challenges” across the industry. Dozens of contractors were quizzed on their payment experiences: 80% reported experiencing delays or adjustments in receiving final payments, 63% faced unexplained payment reductions, intensifying their financial challenges and...

CGI of what York Central might becomeNetwork Rail and Homes England have selected McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate as preferred developer for their brownfield scheme, York Central. York Central is being brought forward by a partnership between Network Rail, Homes England, the City of...

Balfour Beatty chief executive Leo QuinnIn a trading update today, Balfour Beatty tells us to expect no surprises when its 2023 results are filed in a few months’ time as it is on track to deliver expectations. Revenue for 2023 is expected to be about...

Alumno's planned development for St George’s Road in GlasgowBuilding works should now begin in the new year, with Alumno planning to open the doors to students in September 2026. Designed by Carson & Partners in collaboration with Stallan Brand, the six-storey building will comprise single...

Iron Age vessel recovered from settlement site For more than a year now Balfour Beatty has been working with Oxford Archaeology, casing the site of its new junction 10 on the M25 at Wisley, where it intersects with the A3. Remains discovered include a late...

Sky Gardens will be one of the tallest buildings in LeedsThe planned Sky Gardens development,  which will be one of the tallest residential buildings in Leeds, has a £90m gross development value. The delivery arm of Torsion Group, Torsion Construction, has signed a £46.5m contract...

disrupting the trafficAfter inviting proposals last year and then producing a shortlist, National Highways has chosen three proposals that use technology to minimise the traffic disruption caused by roadworks. All three winning ideas use artificial intelligence (AI). They each get up to £60,000 to trial...

CGI of what Watkin Jones is planningWatkin Jones Group, a specialist in build-to-rent and purpose-built student residential developments, plans to build student accommodation where the old HMRC building stands on India Street. If consented, the new development, designed by Hawkins Brown, will be called The...

Sue KershawSue Kershaw has been made program management executive for Aecom’s program management business line, based in Los Angeles. In this role, Ms Kershaw will be responsible for overseeing Aecom programs around the world, providing technical leadership and strategic direction. “We are thrilled to welcome...