Lack of sewerage blocking building work on 30,000 homesConstruction of almost 30,000 new homes is currently being blocked due to concerns over inadequate wastewater infrastructure.
New research by the Home Builders Federation reveals developers have paid almost £2.3bn to water companies since 2020 to support infrastructure enhancements but planning permission is still being refused or delayed…
Race starts for £145m River Dee Bridge rebuildThe Welsh Government has kicked off the search for a contractor to deliver the £145m replacement of the A494 River Dee Bridge.
The ageing crossing carries one of North Wales’ busiest strategic routes linking Flintshire with the North West of England and is now in such poor condition it needs full replacement.
Procurement will follow a two-stag…
Canary Wharf to submit plan for Olympic-sized lidoCanary Wharf Group has unveiled proposals for a striking new 50m floating lido at Eden Dock to be designed, built and operated by the team behind Sea Lanes Brighton.
The Sea Lanes Canary Wharf scheme will deliver a six-lane natural water pool, community clubhouse, saunas and a food and drink hub as part of the latest phase in the transformation of…
Plans go in for six-tower Leeds resi schemePlans for a new £100m residential scheme have been submitted to Leeds City Council containing 504 new homes across six multi-storey towers.
The scheme designed by Ollier Smurthwaite Architects will sit across six blocks of between five and 12 storeys in height including retail space, residents lounge and private dining area, cinema, gym, co-working…
Ardmore Construction Ltd falls into administrationArdmore Construction Limited has filed for administration as the parent group moves to draw a line under mounting costly claims linked to fire safety remediation work on legacy residential schemes.
The former contracting arm has not taken on new jobs since 2021 but remained weighed down by litigation after regulatory changes under the Building…
Aston Villa gets go-ahead for £100m North Stand expansionAston Villa has got the green light to press ahead with its long-awaited North Stand redevelopment at Villa Park.
The Birmingham City Council planning committee signed off proposals that will boost the stand’s capacity to more than 12,000 seats and lift the stadium’s overall capacity beyond 50,000.
Work will start next year wit…
Quartet wins £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub upgrade dealNetwork Rail has named the preferred alliance to deliver the £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub scheme, the region’s biggest rail upgrade in decades.
VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis and Siemens Mobility will take forward the major railway improvement plan, which will overhaul rail links through Birmingham and the wider Midlands.
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McLaren confirmed for £250m Cardiff arenaCardiff’s long-awaited 16,500-seat indoor arena has cleared financial close, with McLaren Construction confirmed as main contractor on the £250m scheme.
Robertson Property and Live Nation have sealed the deal with Cardiff Council to deliver the landmark Cardiff Bay venue, due to open in 2028.
The new arena is designed with world-class acoustics and…
Bowmer + Kirkland snaps up office fit-out firm DentonBowmer + Kirkland has bought office interior design and fit-out specialist Denton in a move that marks a major milestone in the firm’s 30th year.
Denton has grown organically to a £40m turnover and will now tap into the financial strength and resources of B+K’s £1.25bn national group.
Founded in 1996 and owned by its directors and staff,…
Contractors sought for £667m Welsh Water mega projectWelsh Water has launched early market engagement on a £667m plan to deliver two major water treatment projects under Ofwat’s flagship Direct Procurement for Customers model.
The Cwm Taf Scheme will be split across two sites and will be delivered using the new design, build and finance route agreed by the water regulator.
The plan involves a…