News

Fifty jobs lost at Blight and Scoble
Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Blight & Scoble based in Devon, Buckfastleigh, has ceased trading, with 50 staff losing their jobs.

UK construction sector predicted to be heading for double dip recession
Monday, 6 September 2010

The UK construction industry is heading for a double dip recession, according to the latest Construction Products Association’s industry forecasts out today.

Development partner sought for £450m Glasgow scheme
Monday, 6 September 2010

Glasgow City Council is looking for a development partner to deliver a £450m regeneration programme in the city’s Laurieston area.

NFB warns of downward spiral in construction industry
Monday, 6 September 2010

The construction industry is in a downward spiral as public spending cuts translate into lower demand and lending conditions remain tough, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has said.

Three chosen for Tyne & Wear metro
Monday, 6 September 2010

Three contractors have been chosen to carry out £25m-worth of embankment and structures work on the Tyne & Wear metro three-year framework deal.

Thames Water seeks Thames Tunnel partner
Monday, 6 September 2010

Thames Water has started looking for a delivery partner for the £2bn Thames Tunnel project.

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Features

What price reputation after collusion shame?

The contractors named and shamed by the OFT for illegally colluding in bid rigging should never work in the public or social sector again, according to one industry source. A little harsh some might think, but it reflects the sense of dismay, even outrage, that the scandal has provoked. Mark Cantrell reports

First look at £12m superschool

Mortimer Community College opened its doors to 1,000 pupils in September and is equipped with everything they could possibly need for a modern education.

Leicester Tigers

Founded in 1880, Leicester Tigers are one of the most successful and well known rugby clubs in the world. In order to bring their facilities in line with their expertise on the field the club have embarked on a multi million pound redevelopment of their Welford Road Stadium.

Neaco Gets Top Marks in High School Project

Neaco’s Spectrum Duplex balustrade system, combining satin polished stainless steel with powder coated aluminium, received top marks from specifiers as part of a refurbishment at Long Field High School in Leicestershire.

Fixed for the flock

Recent major work projects have finished at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and life has settled down to dealing with small repairs and maintenance.

Construction industry needs to act now to have impact on water stress in the UK

Parts of Britain are more water stressed than Egypt, Syria, Sudan or Morocco, but there is increasing pressure to encourage householders, business and the construction industry to take on more responsibility to preserve water.

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