In today’s news, we will look into the celebration of the Council for the progress made on the development of brand-new homes that will be available for rent in Ravenscraig. Meanwhile, a new playbook developed by the private sector is intended to address the productivity issue facing the UK construction industry. On the other hand, work is currently being done on the construction of new office space in Brighton and the Portland Building may be seen as the starting point. Furthermore, an employee who was working on the building of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power project passed away after being involved in a deadly traffic accident in Somerset. Moreover, a proposal has been made to construct new apartments in Lowestoft on the site of an old hotel and parking lot.

Ravenscraig council celebrates rental housing construction success

Original Source: Council mark progress of construction of new-build homes for rent at Ravenscraig

Redevelopment of the former industrial site includes Ravenscliff Road.

The Ravenscraig Ltd.-owned old industrial site on Ravenscliff Road in Motherwell is being redeveloped by the development.

It will contain 24 affordable rental units as part of North Lanarkshire Council’s (NLC) aim to build 5000 new homes by 2035.

CCG (Scotland) Ltd.’s £5.726m construction of bungalows, cottage flats, and terraced houses is backed by almost £2m by the Scottish Government.

The first sod was cut by Housing Convener Heather Brannan-McVey.

“We’re committed to enhancing the lives of our tenants and residents and regenerating our towns and local communities, and by moving forward our housing ambitions, we’re creating employment and meeting our tenants’ needs and aspirations.

“We’re creating modern, economical, high-quality homes around the neighbourhood.”

“Our new homes are constructed for the future and will last for generations, part of our long-term aim to make North Lanarkshire the place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit.â€�

I like that CCG builds homes in Scotland.

Since 2019, CCG and NLC have generated 250 houses, jobs, and apprenticeships in a newsletter.

The council has finished 970 new construction homes, has 421 on site, and expects to finish 175 this year.

Several new sites in the vicinity are in various phases of development to supply 1346 new residences in communities and town centres.

“Ravenscliff Road is now one of four developments that CCG is delivering for NLC across the regional area and our partnership is not only delivering high-quality, affordable homes within communities like Motherwell, but it is also helping create jobs and localised investment,â€� said CCG managing director David Wylie.”

Ravenscraig Ltd. Director Russell Wilkie commented, “We look forward to welcoming additional homes to Ravenscraig in the near future.” NLC joins Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes, Taylor Wimpey, and Keepmoat on the site and is actively looking at the next phase of residential construction to add to the vibrant community.

“Our vision for Ravenscraig is a sustainable, mixed-use village where people may live, work, and play.

Construction industry productivity is addressed by new private sector playbook

Original Source: New private sector playbook aims to tackle construction industry’s productivity problem

“Trust and Productivity,” a best practice guide to boost construction productivity, was published by a consortium of prominent developers, construction companies, and consultants.

Graham Robinson at Oxford Economics for Trust and Productivity found that UK construction productivity growth fell by 0.6% per year from 1997 to 2019. .

Pinsent Mason’s expertise helped write the playbook.

The Taskforce said increasing productivity is “important” for the construction industry to solve concerns like skills shortages, resource efficiency, and funding net zero structures.

Graham Robinson of Pinsent Masons, who led Trust and Productivity productivity research, said, “Productivity in construction has suffered because the industry is highly fragmented, which has contributed to the lack of productivity development.”

“This downward spiral in productivity and profitability for construction also leads to a lack of creativity and change becomes nearly impossible,� he said.

These include effective alliances, an outcome-based approach to project implementation, and portfolio and long-term contracts to deliver value, stimulate innovation, and provide supply chain resilience. It said suppliers’ financial and economic status should be reviewed transparently, objectively, and non-discriminatorily.

Fair payment and innovation and continual development were also recommended by the Taskforce.

“Contracts that enable and reward efficiency increases underpin the Construction Productivity Task Force’s drivers for success,â€� stated Pinsent Masons’ Neal Morris. Traditional contracting is not suited to delivering the efficiencies and innovation essential to support productivity improvements – there has to be better, and earlier, discussion between parties, a rethink over risk and liability, and suitable shared incentives to create value and innovation.

“Modern methods of construction (MMC) have the potential to turn the construction industry into a highly productive, resource efficient, sustainable sector of the economy,� the Taskforce added. “Building off site makes construction safer and safer for residents due to its precision and accuracy. MMC can also increase diversity in construction and recruit fresh talent to address a long-term skills gap.

“To be effective on a wide scale, MMC will need more standardisation in building design and delivery across the commercial and governmental sectors. It added that “more collaboration and knowledge sharing between clients, designers, contractors, and the wider supply chain as well as regulators, planners, funders, and insurers would help achieve the scale needed to speed the long-term investment required to make MMC a true success.”

“Rethink the logistical solutions deployed on construction projects to fit the new business models� is also advised.

In its “Construction Playbook,” the UK government recommends MMC.

New Brighton office construction Portland Building begins

Original Source: Construction work on new Brighton office space The Portland Building begins

The Portland Building, a £28 million office project on Church Street and Portland Street in Brighton, is under construction by MRP.

30,000 square feet of premium, EPC A-rated office space will be built in North Laine.

The Portland Building, one of Brighton’s most sought new offices for environmentally conscious companies, will have excellent sustainability and technical features and be BREAAM Excellent certified.

It will have two “green walls,” a “green roof,” and PV panels to improve air quality and biodiversity.

The developer is also performing a Lifecycle Carbon Assessment with the goal of getting a “A” grade, which would make the project 31% more carbon-efficient than the average new office building.

The facility will have a bike ramp to a safe bike storage area and change rooms to welcome bike commuters.

The Portland Building, a £28 million office project on Church Street and Portland Street in Brighton, is under construction by MRP. The initiative aims to revitalise a site that has been vacant for almost two decades.

30,000 square feet of premium, EPC A-rated office space will be built in North Laine.

It will have two “green walls,” a “green roof,” and PV panels to improve air quality and biodiversity.

The developer is also performing a Lifecycle Carbon Assessment with the goal of getting a “A” grade, which would make the project 31% more carbon-efficient than the average new office building.

The facility will have a bike ramp to a safe bike storage area and change rooms to welcome bike commuters.

“Brighton has experienced a lack of Grade A office complexes with most schemes being let before to completion of the build and over the last 18 months demand has continued to climb as we are witnessing a flight to quality by occupiers,â€� said SHW letting agent Emma Ormiston.”

“Due to its central position and ESG credentials, we believe The Portland Facility will be extremely well accepted, providing a true chance for occupiers to migrate to a first-class office building where they can thrive and grow.â€�

“We are thrilled to bring forward this best-in-class office building and we are certain that when complete it will be a hub for sustainable and innovative enterprises benefiting Brighton economy.”

Traffic incident kills Hinkley Point C construction worker

Original Source: Hinkley Point C construction worker killed in ‘traffic incident’

A Hinkley Point C nuclear power station construction worker died in Somerset.

Nigel Cann, delivery director, said, “One of our crew was involved in a fatal construction traffic incident.”

Mr. Cann said the tragedy will be examined and construction at the site had been halted.

He continued: “During planned work activities this morning, one of our team members was killed in a construction traffic accident.

“We will completely cooperate with the police and Health and Safety Executive as they investigate the event.

“We are supporting colleagues affected by this unfortunate tragedy and have halted work at the location.”

Emergency services arrived at Hinkley Point C at 08:30 after a man was hurt by machinery, according to Avon and Somerset Police.

? “The man died shortly after despite the ambulance service’s attempts.

“We informed his family and are thinking of them throughout this terrible moment.

EDF announced in May that the nuclear power station will start operating a year later and cost £3bn more.

The site will open in June 2027 at a cost of £25bn to £26bn.

It would not cost British consumers or taxpayers, EDF stated.

After a scaffolding worker fell, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) issued Hinkley Point C a safety improvement notice in March.

Former hotel and parking lot in Lowestoft to house new apartments

Original Source: New flats proposed at former hotel and car park in Lowestoft

If approved, new flats might be built on a coastal town’s private parking park.

A plan has been submitted to renovate a Lowestoft hotel property.

A three-story structure with eight self-contained flats is planned for part of Lowestoft’s historic Imperial Hotel site.

The previous hotel was divided into several tiny units with a variety of functions in the 1970s.

This proposal only concerns the redevelopment of the private car park land.

“The plan is to create a new building on the site of part of the Imperial Hotel that was demolished in the mid-20th century.

“The new building, which replaced a car park, was built to resemble the old one.

“Denmark Road will be the main access.”

“The location formerly formed part of the Imperial Hotel which also encompassed the terrace of buildings to the east,” it says. “Currently a private car park accessed via Bevan Street East.”

“The building will have a residential function and its construction will complement the locale of the area, offering a building with modest architectural features and still returning this piece of the terrace to its original shape,” it says, adding that the proposals are “awaiting decision.”

Summary of today’s construction news

Overall, we discussed today the former manufacturing facility operated by Ravenscraig Ltd. on Motherwell’s Ravenscliff Road is being transformed into a modern residential neighbourhood, and the council celebrates the development of new rental housing.

Meanwhile, a new strategy from the private sector is being developed to improve construction productivity. A group of influential developers, construction firms, and consultants have released “Trust and Productivity,” a best-practices guide on increasing construction productivity.

Additionally, MRP is currently in the process of building The Portland Building in Brighton, which is a 28 million pound office building that will be located on Church Street and Portland Street.

On the other hand, a construction worker who was working on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power facility passed away in Somerset. According to Nigel Cann, the delivery director for the company, a member of their staff was involved in a deadly construction traffic accident.

Moreover, it has been proposed that a hotel in Lowestoft undergo some much-needed renovations. A portion of the old Imperial Hotel site in Lowestoft is going to get redeveloped into a building that is three stories tall and contains eight apartments that are completely independent of one another.