Two regional firms have been appointed by BAM, the lead construction contractor on Kirklees Council’s Our Cultural Heart regeneration scheme, to support the project’s delivery. Construction on Phase One of the landmark development is progressing well, with the former Queensgate ...

Latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.5% between 4Q 2024 and 1Q 2025. The increase resulted in 2.3 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price ...

The British Museum is seeking consultants for the renewal of its construction consultancy services framework. The four-year framework has an overall value of £46.1 million and will replace the existing framework, appointed in 2021. The framework is for ongoing and ...

International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has announced that Leo Quinn will step down from the Board later this year, after over 10 years as Group Chief Executive. Following an extensive international search, Philip Hoare, Chief Operating Officer, AtkinsRéalis, has been ...

Construction Carbon, a leading carbon verification company, in collaboration with CIBSE, have announced the development of the Lifecycle Carbon Assessor Practitioner Training programme. The course is aimed at standardising assessments within the construction industry and will be available from May ...

As of today (3 March) Initivo Consultancy is the new name and brand for the former VINCI Technology Centre. The company’s testing, engineering and consultancy services have evolved to meet the demands of fast-paced stakeholders seeking advice, research, guidance, and ...

Simply Certification, a leading certification body for the construction and decarbonisation industry, based in Jarrow, South Tyneside, has joined Netherlands-headquartered Normec, a specialist in the testing, inspection, certification and compliancy industry. Founded in 2020 Simply Certification provides certification for the ...

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has been given the green light to build a major government office complex in Manchester. Manchester Digital Campus will be a state-of-the-art hub constructed on the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats after the city’s ...

Peter Doyle, Head of Health and Safety at Citation discusses the key findings of the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report and what it means for the future of building regulations and fire safety The publication last September of the final ...

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has confirmed it has accepted the handover of its new hub in First Street after the building reached practical completion of its Category A (Cat A) fit-out and lease commencement. Works were completed by BAM ...