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Design team for £2.5Bn York Central regeneration revealed
York Central has announced its world-class design team of architects, including global masterplan visionaries Allies and Morrison and renowned landscape specialists Grant Associates. The multi award-winning Allies and Morrison, who developed the original York Central...
Kirklees Council’s Transformative ‘Our Cultural Heart’ development starts to take shape
Work on the first phase of Our Cultural Heart – Kirklees Council’s flagship regeneration scheme in the heart of Huddersfield town centre – is progressing well, with demolition now complete and the transformation of the former Queensgate Market building visibly gaining...
Ten years of progress on payment, pre-qualification and skills
The industry has made significant progress on late payment, pre-qualification, and competence since the formation of the trade body Build UK ten years ago, according to its chief executive. Suzannah Nichol told the latest edition of the Behind the Built...
Better deal for motorists and businesses with solar car parks
Motorists could benefit from cheaper charging costs through the introduction of solar canopies in car parks to save drivers money as part of the government’s Plan for Change. The government has launched a call for evidence to understand how to harness the untapped...
Churngold Construction marks 40 years of progress, precision and people-first delivery
Celebrating four decades in business, Churngold Construction has earned its place as a trusted name in the UK construction sector. Since launching in 1985, the company has built a reputation on the core principles of professionalism, safety, and innovation, values...
New Planning Bill promises £7.5Bn boost to UK economy
The UK Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill is poised to unlock up to £7.5Bn in economic value over the next decade, with sweeping reforms designed to speed up the delivery of housing, transport, and clean energy projects—and with it, a major boost for...
£102M GP Surgery refurb programme brings major opportunities
More than 1,000 GP surgeries across England are set to benefit from a significant £102M capital funding injection, as the UK Government launches the largest investment in primary care estates in over five years. The move is expected to enable 8.3 million additional...
Infrastructure stand out performer in Q1: RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released its Q1 2025 UK Construction Monitor, revealing that construction workloads remain largely stable, with signs pointing to modest growth in the year ahead, particularly driven by infrastructure projects....
Regeneration of the Ladywood Estate moves into next phase
The agreement confirms that at least 70% of existing homes will either be refurbished or re-provided with new homes in a single move on the estate. The development provides the opportunity to deliver significant new housing of all tenures to meet the desperate need...
TfGM begins procurement of new multi-year Metrolink contract worth up to £1.6bn
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has started the procurement process for the next operating and maintenance contract for Metrolink, the UK’s largest light-rail network. A key part of the Bee Network – Greater Manchester’s integrated public transport and active...
Graham awarded £90M Belfast Quay & Deep-water Berth
With works commencing this month the project is set to be complete by 2027 and will see the construction of a new 340m long dual-purpose quay and deep water berth which will be able to accommodate some of the world’s largest cruise vessels, while also expanding the...
Translink highly recognised at CIHT NI Awards
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) NI has announced that Translink has won the Infrastructure Project of the Year Award for Belfast Grand Central Station, while York Street Station has been highly commended in the Active Travel Project of...