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Where will the government build the 'next generation' of new towns?
More than 100 proposals for the new towns have been submitted by councils – but most are likely to expand existing places. Read more here...
Springfield signs £64.2m land sale agreement with Barratt
SPRINGFIELD Properties has signed an agreement with BDW Trading Limited, the principal operating subsidiary of Barratt Redrow plc, for the profitable sale of 2,480 plots of undeveloped land with planning consent across six sites for £64.2 million. Read more here...
Majority of UK tradespeople worry about tool theft in 2025, research finds
New research by On The Tools has revealed that 75% of UK tradespeople have had their tools stolen and 86% worry about tool theft. Read more here...
HS2’s Curzon Street Station Set for Major Construction Milestones in 2025
The Mace Dragados Joint Venture (MDJV), the contractor for HS2’s Curzon Street Station, is gearing up for a significant increase in construction activity in 2025. This marks the beginning of a series of major contract awards for Birmingham’s flagship station. Read more here
Strabag Equitix team named preferred bidder for £2.9bn Haweswater Aqueduct project
A consortium of Strabag and Equitix has been named as the preferred bidder to design and build United Utilities’ £2.9bn Haweswater Aqueduct project in North West England. Read more here...
Construction contract signed for Worcester’s new arts centre.
Worcester City Council has signed a contract with local firm Speller Metcalfe to carry out construction work to create a new arts and entertainment centre in the city centre. Readmore here...
Why Getting a Job in the UK Construction Industry Now Can Be Lucrative
The UK construction industry for workers is currently experiencing a boom, characterized by a significant demand for skilled labour. Read more here...
Berkeley Group readies £7bn plan for growth amid Britain's homebuilding drive
Berkeley Group is hoping to create a 'market-leading' build-to-rent platform as part of a 10-year plan designed to cash-in on Britain's housebuilding drive. Read more here...
Costain handed fresh £400m HS2 rail contract
Costain is set to bag at least £400million for work on HS2's high-speed rail network, the construction and engineering firm said on Wednesday. Read more here...
Willmott Dixon to deliver £36m restoration project in Marylebone
Letchworth-headquartered construction company Willmott Dixon has been chosen by Westminster City Council to undertake a £36m restoration project in Marylebone. Read more here...
