Category: News
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Henry Boot to build calming facilities in NHS mental health ward upgrade
Lee Powell, managing director of Henry Boot Construction, said: “This project is obviously much more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about creating a safe, calming, and supportive space for those experiencing urgent mental health needs. The refurbished ward will also be complemented by a new garden courtyard, creating another open-air retreat for self-reflection…
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Skanska completes George Mason University’s Life Sciences and Engineering Building
Leading global development and construction firm Skanska has completed George Mason University’s (GMU) new Life Sciences and Engineering Building on the school’s Prince William County Science and Technology (SciTech) Campus. The state-of-the-art, $85.4 million facility spans 132,000 square feet of purpose-built space, featuring advanced research laboratories, specialized teaching facilities and flexible innovation zones designed for…
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BAM welcomes hydrogen JCB loadall after site trial
Colin Evison, BAM’s innovation technical lead, said: “We’re starting to explore the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel. It was important to get the hydrogen fuel machine on a real construction site. We’ve seen it in test environments, and we know that technically it does work, but putting it to the test on a…
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In pictures: Manchester United’s new ‘world’s best stadium’
Manchester United has released sophisticated computer-generated images showing how its planned £2bn 100,000-seat stadium in the Old Trafford area of the city would look. The stadium is part of a wider regeneration project which the club says could deliver £7.3bn a year to the UK economy. The CGIs have been created by Foster and Partners,…
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Laing’s head of procurement joins Wates as construction ops director
Mosey said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Wates, with its strong heritage and firm commitment to driving safety, sustainability and quality in everything it does. I look forward to working with teams across Wates Construction to maintain this strong foundation and continually improve how we deliver for our customers.” View the original article and our…
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Siemens opens Fort Worth manufacturing hub to support AI infrastructure boom
Siemens has officially marked the opening of its $190 million electrical equipment manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony. A part of the company’s Smart Infrastructure business, the site is responsible for creating reliable and efficient electrical equipment such as low voltage switchboards necessary to meet the demand from the booming…
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Former Liverpool mayor among dozen charged in council contracts probe
Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has been charged with bribery and misconduct in public office following an extensive investigation relating to council contracts, the police have said. Operation Aloft, led by Merseyside Police, focused on the awarding of commercial and business contracts from Liverpool City Council between 2010 and 2020. Those charged are: Former mayor…
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Company fined £30k after workers climbed rungs of unsafe scaffold
A scaffolding company has been fined £30,000 after failing to ensure a tower scaffold was constructed correctly. The HSE identified serious issues with a scaffold at a block of flats in Rice Hey Road, Merseyside, including a failure to follow assembly instructions during its erection. Workers climbed the rungs of the scaffold to access it…
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British Museum in search of consultants for £46m framework
The British Museum is seeking consultants to renew its £46.1m construction consultancy services framework. The four-year scheme will replace the 2021 framework and involves ongoing and project-based work across the Bloomsbury-based estate. The framework has seven slots: Project management Quantity surveying and commercial management Mechanical and electrical engineering (including fire protection, security, lighting, acoustics and…