News

ISG wins second contract with Dundee University’s School of Medicine
Wednesday, 15 May 2013

ISG has won its second project at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, securing a £1.2m scheme at the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine, adding to its on-going £4.1 m extension and refurbishment contract at the hospital.

ISG celebrates awards
Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Projects completed by ISG in the South East have been officially recognised with a series of awards, including four accolades for the contractor’s £25.6m New Marlowe Theatre scheme in Canterbury and a fifth for its London Gateway deep sea container port project.

Contracts signed for Cradley extra care scheme
Monday, 13 May 2013

Work will soon start on a £18m Extra Care scheme in Cradley, West Midlands, after contracts were signed between contractor and developer, William Davis and housing and care organisation Midland Heart.

Cardiff University appoints Cowlin for student hall
Monday, 13 May 2013

Cardiff University has appointed Balfour Beatty subsidiary Cowlin on a £6.4m contract to build a new accommodation block at one of its halls of residence.

Plans for A96 in Scotland set out
Monday, 13 May 2013

Scottish transport minister Keith Brown has out how the A96 dualling programme will be driven forward.

Cambridge University seeks developers for £1bn mixed-use scheme
Friday, 10 May 2013

The University of Cambridge, as principal developer of its £1bn mixed-use scheme at North West Cambridge, is seeking market housing developers in this rare opportunity to work collaboratively to create an urban extension befitting the city.

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Features

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 16:05

Construction faces skills crisis as few fail to access funding for training

There are millions of pounds in funding available for training in the construction sector, whether it is for up-skilling or training for a new job. But, according to Kim Bendzak, managing director of Apple Construction Training, an accredited training provider for the construction industry, workers and employers in the private and public sector are failing to take advantage of this pot of money.

Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 17:57

The Wrexham way

A £60m scheme will see almost a third of Wrexham council’s homes fitted with PV panels.

Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 17:52

A new model

St Vincent’s Housing Association (SVHA) has installed photovoltaic panels on 400 homes by taking advantage of a renewable energy specialist’s “no cost” system.

Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 17:47

Has the Government scored an own goal on solar energy?

The sun has got his hat on and he’s heading out the door; the old song gains a less than jolly twist when it comes to the Government’s reduction in Feed-in-Tariffs (FiTs), slashed by half this month, so is that it for solar electricity’s sunny disposition? Mark Cantrell reports.

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 16:11

Collaborative working achieves major results for Manchester’s BSF programme

Manchester’s Building Schools for the Future and Academies Programme team explain the process behind the hugely successful project. By Penny Shannon.

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 15:53

Top of the class?

Over 1,000 academies have opened across the country in the past year – and there are more to come.

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