News

Government looks for new chief construction adviser
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

The Government has launched the search for a successor to Paul Morrell as the Government’s chief construction adviser.

Kier wins academy job
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

The Twyford Church of England Academies Trust has selected Kier as preferred bidder for the new £18.95m North Ealing Church of England Academy in Greenford, West London.

Royal recognition for 2012 Olympics safety record
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

The safety and health achievements of the Big Build construction phase for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been recognised with a special award to mark the Diamond Jubilee.

Miller to build £22m hospital scheme
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Miller hps - a consortium comprising Miller Construction, Guildhouse UK and Community Ventures (Management) - has been awarded the design and build contract from Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust at Gateshead Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The contract, awarded through the ProCure 21+ Framework, will see the creation of a new £22m emergency care centre.

Parsons Brinckerhoff land rail contracts
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Engineering consultant Parsons Brinckerhoff has been awarded two contracts covering design of both ‘high speed’ and ‘conventional’ railway systems for the UK’s second high speed rail line which will run between London Euston and Birmingham.

Open day for £80m PFI project
Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Miller Construction and Cofely, as part of the Blue Light Partnership consortium is extending an invitation to subcontractors based in the Somerset and Avon area to an open day to find out more about becoming involved in the £80m Avon and Somerset Police Accommodation PFI Project.

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Features

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.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 11:19

The challenge of Zero Carbon

Current market conditions, significant funding cuts, plus the zero carbon and localism agendas and changing regulations mean significant challenges for public sector construction. That is why the National House-Building Council (NHBC) is working with local authorities, housing associations and housebuilders alike, supporting them to build sustainable homes for the future, while at the same time maintaining high standards for homeowners and tenants.

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