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The opening of Carillion’s £335m Royal Liverpool University Hospital job has been delayed again following construction problems. Work on the site was temporarily halted in January when cracks were found in two concrete transfer beams Now Aidan Kehoe ,chief executive at Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals, said they “are planning to move by Summer 2018.” Carillion is expected to now hand the building over next February compared to an original handover date of March 2017. A Carillion spokesperson said: “We are disappointed that the opening of the new Royal Liverpool Hospital has been delayed. “The construction of such a building on a brownfield city centre location is a very complex process and we have encountered some issues which have unfortunately led to a delay in the…

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The opening of Carillion’s £335m Royal Liverpool University Hospital job has been delayed again following construction problems. Work on the site was temporarily halted in January when cracks were found in two concrete transfer beams Now Aidan Kehoe ,chief executive at Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals, said they “are planning to move by Summer 2018.â€� Carillion is expected to now hand the building over next February compared to an original handover date of March 2017. A Carillion spokesperson said: “We are disappointed that the opening of the new Royal Liverpool Hospital has been delayed. “The construction of such a building on a brownfield city centre location is a very complex process and we have encountered some issues which have unfortunately led to a delay in the…

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BOSCH GCL 2-50 C + GCL 2-50 CG Professional – for more fun on construction sites! Measuring with an inch ruler, a guideline or hand drafted lines is dreadful and not always precise. But this is a thing of the past – thanks to modern laser technology. The up-to-date pro uses a handy combi laser, which is not only easier to use but relieves day-to-day work immensely. And because laser measurements are done in a matter of minutes, if not seconds, there is always enough time for some fun on site. –   For professional craftsmen of any trade the GCL 2-50 CG and the GCL 2-50 C are a real treat! They support you and your work in so many efficient ways. Both lasers are operated with …

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Laing O’Rourke has been fined £800,000 after a worker was killed by a dumper truck driven by his brother at Heathrow Airport. Southwark Crown Court heard how Philip Griffiths died in October 2014. His brother Paul accidentally reversed into his 38-year-old sibling when the pair were trying to move a broken down scissor lift on a service road, while working for Laing O’Rourke. Paul Griffiths tried to tow the scissor lift away using a dumper truck under the direction of managers. During the attempt his foot got stuck between the brake and the accelerator and the truck reversed. Philip, who was standing between the two vehicles, suffered crush injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An HSE investigation found that neither worker was authorised with the …

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House builder Redrow has walked away from talks to merge with Bovis Homes after an initial approach was rejected by the southern house builder. This morning Redrow said it would not be in its shareholders’ best interests to increase its proposal above the level which was rejected by the board of Bovis. Its share and cash offer would have given Bovis a 32.4% stake in a merged house building business. The move leaves Galliford Try as the last remaining bidder still in discussions although its initial approach was also rejected by the Bovis board. Galliford Try’s current offer values Bovis at £1,191m and would make Galliford Try the 52.25% majority shareholder in the merged group. Under City takeover rules the firm now has until April 9 to…

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Bouygues/Laing O’Rourke has got the go-ahead to start pouring concrete on the first key structures for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. The Office for Nuclear Regulation has approved first structural concrete for the ‘technical galleries’ of the power station. These are a series of underground reinforced concrete structures to be located beneath the site and some above-ground structures, connecting services such as cooling water and electricity to the two reactor units and other structures. Up to now the on-site construction activities have been limited to preparatory and enabling works, including the construction of several concrete batching plants and aggregate stores. Following First Nuclear Safety Concrete, the site workforce will grow rapidly to several thousand. Mike Finnerty, Director of ONR’s new reactors…

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Plans for two major new office blocks at the Newcastle Science Central site have moved forward with the appointment of Ryder Architecture. The site covers 24 acres Ryder will now work up designs for the first 100,000 sq ft building which will be followed by a similar sized second block. The office towers will form the gateway to the £350m Newcastle Science Central site which is being developed by Legal & General Capital, Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University. Sir Robert McAlpine picked-up the latest job on the site for the £29m Learning and Teaching Centre project for the University which is due to start in September. McAlpine also finished the flagship Core building on the site more than two years ago while Bowmer & Kirkand…

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Developer Peel has unveiled plans for the next phase of its vast Liverpool Waters scheme, releasing a raft of new construction plots. New Central Docks plan includes buildings up to 44 storeys high The firm said the eight new plots in the Central Docks area were attracting interest from investors and developers, with several groups visiting Liverpool to see the opportunities on offer first hand. It has already signed up a developer for a residential scheme and expects more than £300m of construction work to be underway across the historic docklands site by the end of the year. The Central Docks neighbourhood forms part of the £5bn scheme to transform 150 acres in the biggest regeneration project in the history of Liverpool. Peel has already agreed terms…

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The Classic Barn Company Our Background Our family business specializes in crafted English oak framed buildings, our business has grown from a small acorn to a grand old oak tree by simply sticking to good business ethics. Our ethos is simple. To create beautifully detailed oak framed barns that become renowned for their superior quality. Support this with a service that is both transparent and efficient to ensure each client receives excellent overall value, enabling our good name to be passed on. This ethos has won us numerous awards, appearances on TV and various publications. Campaign “The Best of British, facing Brexit”. So Brexit is on its way and apparently we all have a challenge. No one knows what effects are on the horizon but one things …

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Bovis Homes has confirmed it is in ongoing talks with Galliford Try about a possible merger. Bovis said that it has received proposals from Galliford Try and Redrow about a potential merger. Both initial approaches have been rebuffed but Bovis is still talking to Galliford Try. Bovis said: “The decision to reject the proposals was communicated to the two parties. “Redrow subsequently indicated that it was not willing to improve the terms of its proposal and discussions were terminated. Discussions with Galliford Try are ongoing.” The company added: “In the meantime, the Board is making good progress with plans to recover and improve group profitability and enhance return on capital employed. “The search for a new Chief Executive is also progressing well. “The Board of Bovis…

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