McAlpine slims down board with focus on three core marketsSir Robert McAlpine has wrapped up its two-year “Evolving SRM” overhaul by slimming down its main board and sharpening its focus on three core sectors – commercial, healthcare and industrial.
The move signals a shift in emphasis away from transport infrastructure, with the contractor instead channelling resources into large-sca…
Costain poaches Amey highways bossCostain has appointed Andy Denman as its new road sector director to spearhead growth across the highways market.
Denman brings over 25 years of experience from senior roles formerly as highways director at Amey for over three years, and before that operation director at Ringway Jacobs. Prior to this he was a contracts director at Carillion.
In his new role, …
Sisk swoops to buy Farrans from CRHJohn Sisk & Son has struck a deal to acquire Farrans Construction from building materials provider CRH.
Sisk said the move brought together two strong contracting brands that would unlock fresh opportunities for delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.
Northern Ireland-based Farrans employs 625 staff and delivers projects in aviation,…
Keepmoat to deliver 600-home urban village in SandwellPlans to turn a vast derelict site in Wednesbury into a new community of over 600 homes have taken a major step forward with Keepmoat appointed as preferred developer.
Sandwell Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority have selected the house builder to lead delivery of the Friar Park Urban Village scheme.
The 32-football pitch site has…
Graham to start £71m enabling works at Liverpool Central DocksPeel Waters has given contractor Graham the thumbs up to start £71m of enabling works at Liverpool Central Docks to pave the way for the biggest neighbourhood within its £5bn Liverpool Waters scheme.
The main contract, procured through Pagabo’s Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Framework, covers underground utilities, roads and…
Bouygues to build LSE’s 2,000-bed London Bankside towersThe London School of Economics has teamed up with Bouygues UK and investor Equitix to transform its Bankside House halls into nearly 2,000 student rooms across three landmark towers.
The scheme near the Tate Modern Gallery has been designed by Carmody Groarke and Sheppard Robson.
It will replace the dated mid-century block with stepped…
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…