Category: News
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McLaren’s Oxford Street Ikea to open after 18-month delay
Swedish retailer Ikea has confirmed it will open its new shop on London’s Oxford Street on 1 May – 18 months later than originally planned. McLaren’s refurbishment of the former Topshop flagship store was delayed twice due to “unexpected conditions” and a water leak in the building’s basement. Work started on site in 2022, but…
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Heritage contractor receives royal warrant from King Charles
Heritage contractor DBR, which provides historic building conservation services to the royal household, has been granted a royal warrant by King Charles. DBR first received a royal warrant from Queen Elizabeth in 2022 A royal warrant of appointment is a document that recognises companies or individuals that have supplied goods or services to the royal…
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Sisk achieves 70% carbon savings in low-carbon concrete tech trial
John Sisk & Son has achieved over 70% carbon savings after testing a new low-carbon concrete technology at its Wembley Park project site in London. Sisk used different construction methodologies and concrete mixes based on advanced cement technology (ACT), a low-carbon concrete developed by Dublin-based cement producer Ecocem. ACT low-carbon concrete combines technical innovations with…
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Graham rescues ISG Ikea conversion project
Graham has been appointed to revamp a former Ikea into a £150m cultural hub in Coventry that was in ISG’s live portfolio when it collapsed last September. The City Centre Cultural Gateway is designed to become “a landmark destination” in the city. ISG began working on the scheme in July 2024, but it entered administration…
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NAO recommends giving Treasury seat on board of ‘mega-projects’
The National Audit Office (NAO) has suggested HM Treasury or the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) have greater involvement in ‘mega-projects’ such as HS2 to ensure accountability and value for money. The recommendation was included in a new NAO report looking at the governance of mega-projects ahead of the government’s plan to publish…
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Skanska completes Portsmouth Marine Terminal offshore wind upgrade
Skanska has completed the redevelopment project for the Virginia Port Authority, upgrading 72 acres of Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) and 1,500 feet of wharf that now serves as an offshore wind staging port. Dominion Energy uses the Portsmouth Marine Terminal staging port for its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, one of the largest offshore…
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Galliford Try awarded £56m fire safety upgrade contract for Category C prison
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) project includes upgrades to essential fire safety systems across the Category C prison, such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire compartmentalisation, smoke extraction, roof vents, high-pressure misting units and fire doors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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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…