Hochtief launches new UK data centre divisionHochtief has launched a new UK data centre division.
Hochtief Data Center Partner Limited will transfer its successful German business model to the UK and Irish markets.
The division will be led by Warren Taylor with an aim “to build a robust network of high-performance, sustainable, and regionally integrated data centers across the Britis…
BESA audit blitz sees 14 specialist contractors suspendedThe Building Engineering Services Association has suspended 14 member specialist contractors after they failed to meet its core competence audit standards.
BESA said the firms had flunked its independent Competence Assessment Standard – which checks firms on business practices, finances, insurance, health and safety, and technica…
JV North unveils winners of £500m housing blitzJV North has named the firms that will help deliver its £500m house building push across the North West, with seven contractors selected for the top £12m+ project lot.
The social housing consortium’s latest four-year framework aims to build around 3,000 homes, with call-offs due to start in August.
Top-tier firms picked for the highest value lot…
Partnerships builder Keepmoat names new chief executivePartnerships house builder Keepmoat has promoted divisional chairman Ian Hoad to chief executive as Tim Beale steps down after eight years at the top.
Beale said: “After careful consideration, I have taken the decision that the time is right for me to step down as CEO.
“I am delighted that the board has appointed Ian Hoad, Divisiona…
Ballymore to transform former Crossrail construction siteTfL’s property company Places for London has selected Ballymore as joint venture partner for its development at Limmo Peninsula in east London.
The land near Canning Town Tube station was previously used for construction of the Elizabeth line – providing the space for the tunnelling machines to be lowered to dig the tunnels.
Places for…
Building Safety Regulator chief to step downThe head of the Building Safety Regulator Philip White is to step down in September after a challenging two years at the helm.
The Health and Safety Executive described the move as a partial retirement.
White will step down from his role as Director of Building Safety but continue in his other role as the Chief Inspector of Buildings at the Health and…
Amazon unveils £40bn investment plan for UK sitesAmazon has confirmed plans to invest £40bn in the UK over the next three years including building four new fulfilment centres and new delivery stations nationwide.
The giant fulfilment centres will be in Hull, Northampton and two in the East Midlands.
Other schemes will include opening two new buildings at Amazon’s corporate HQ in East London…
Glass bridge picked for Queen Elizabeth II memorialFoster + Partners has landed the job to design the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II in St James’s Park.
The practice beat four other finalists with a concept centred on a new cast-glass bridge inspired by the late Queen’s wedding tiara.
The masterplan includes a new Prince Philip Gate and commemorative gardens representing the United…
Bouygues lands London 150 key worker homes jobBouygues UK has secured a major housing job in central London after being picked by Southwark Council to deliver a £45m+plus scheme for key workers.
The development will bring around 150 affordable flats to a site next to the Arnold Estate, close to London Bridge and Bermondsey stations.
Rents will be set at London Living Rent levels and targeted at…
Mears set to beat profit forecasts after strong first halfMears is on track to beat market expectations for the year after a strong start to 2025 supported by growth in housing maintenance work
The housing sector services specialist said group profit before tax for the first half will come in “modestly ahead” of 2024, buoyed by growing demand for maintenance work and a full year of contract…