https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comMon, 20 Jul 2026 08:56:00 +0200 Investor BlackRock and development manager LS Estates has picked the firm to deliver the major overhaul of Portwall Place in Bristol, alongside an £8m refurbishment of Pinesgate West in Bath for WPV Developments.
Portwall Place is the larger of the two schemes and is expected to become the South West’s biggest commercial office refurbis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/red-lands-42m-bristol-and-bath-office-double/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/red-lands-42m-bristol-and-bath-office-double/ The nationwide regeneration specialist has signed a development deal with the council to prepare a masterplan covering major development sites on both the eastern and western sides of the station.
Working alongside Milton Keynes Development Partnership, Muse will bring forward plans for a mixed-use neighbourhood featuring]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-picked-to-spearhead-bletchley-station-quarter-revival/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-picked-to-spearhead-bletchley-station-quarter-revival/ The frameworks will cover the AMP9, AMP10 and AMP11 investment periods.
Procurement is expected to start early next year with the frameworks designed to engage a diverse range of partners from major international contractors to regional and local SMEs.
Potential]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severn-trent-reveals-timetable-for-25bn-deal-race/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severn-trent-reveals-timetable-for-25bn-deal-race/ The £34bn Railways Pension Scheme manager will transform the existing six-storey office opposite Smithfield Market into a flagship headquarters building as part of the wider £400m regeneration of the historic district.
Designed by Henley Halebrown, the project will retain and upgrade the existing structure while replacing the façade, extending the upper floor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/railpen-wins-consent-for-london-major-office-retrofit/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/railpen-wins-consent-for-london-major-office-retrofit/ In a company statement the firm said: “This is to confirm that in June, two of Ethical Power’s contracting Entities (Ethical Power Connections and Ethical Power Group) were placed into administration. On Friday 26th June we also filed notice of intention to appoint administrators for Ethical Power Renewables, another contracting entity.
“These contracting entities were d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ethical-power-contracting-arms-go-into-administration/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ethical-power-contracting-arms-go-into-administration/ The council is inviting bids for the Albert Jacob House scheme on Roman Road, designed by Child Graddon Lewis, with construction expected to start in November following contract award.
The development will replace a former council office building, which has already been demolished, with a nine-storey low carbon scheme delivering 53 affordable ho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tower-hamlets-opens-bidding-on-31m-social-housing-build/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tower-hamlets-opens-bidding-on-31m-social-housing-build/ The successful design and build contractor will replace the existing railway station and adjoining bus interchange with a fully integrated transport hub linking rail, bus and taxi hub with new passenger facilities, retail space and upgraded public realm.
The project is a key part of wid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/33m-race-begins-for-caerphilly-bus-and-railway-interchange/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/33m-race-begins-for-caerphilly-bus-and-railway-interchange/ Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE), VSL Systems (UK) Ltd (VSL), and Bachy Soletanche (BSL) have united to deliver a range of works including piling, soil mixing, diaphragm walls and plastic cut-off walls.
The trio have combined to form the Geotechnical Sub-Alliance (GSA).The GSA will create a stable and watertight platform capable of supporting the immense loa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/experts-join-forces-for-sizewell-piling-works/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/experts-join-forces-for-sizewell-piling-works/ Goring brings more than three decades of experience leading major infrastructure and transformation programmes, having held senior roles at Capita, Morgan Sindall, PA Consulting, Mott MacDonald and Systra.He has also worked on flagship programmes including HS2 and Saudi Arabia’s NEOM development.He joins Ame]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/amey-hires-hs2-veteran-to-drive-consulting-growth/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/amey-hires-hs2-veteran-to-drive-consulting-growth/ The board said Bingham, who took up the CEO role just four months ago, had been suspended while a full investigation, supported by professional advisers, is carried out. No further details of the allegations were disclosed.
Non executive chair Vijay Thakrar has taken over as interim executive chair with immediate effect, supported by the group&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/board-suspends-alumasc-ceo-after-trading-update/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/board-suspends-alumasc-ceo-after-trading-update/ The development will form the first phase of a wider campus planned to provide ten data halls.
John F Hunt is expected to deliver a complex remediation programme involving preparation of the 41-acre site near the M25/M40 interchange through a fast-track 17-week programme, addressing the historic landfill and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/john-f-hunt-bags-20m-enabling-works-deal-at-giant-data-centre/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/john-f-hunt-bags-20m-enabling-works-deal-at-giant-data-centre/ The affordable housing joint venture between Pension Insurance Corporation, Muse and Homes England will build 228 one and two-bedroom apartments for rent, with rents set at 20% below local market levels.
The project forms phase two of the wider Holbeche Place masterplan, which will transform Solihull town]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/solihull-backs-228-home-habiko-mansion-block-build/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/solihull-backs-228-home-habiko-mansion-block-build/ The ten-year Project Royal Oak programme will deliver new docks, waterfront infrastructure, engineering facilities, accommodation and operational buildings at HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth as part of the Government&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mod-maps-out-26bn-project-royal-oak-naval-bases-rebuild/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mod-maps-out-26bn-project-royal-oak-naval-bases-rebuild/ The ten-year Project Royal Oak programme will deliver new docks, waterfront infrastructure, engineering facilities, accommodation and operational buildings at HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth as part of the Government&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mod-maps-out-26bn-project-royal-oak-naval-base-rebuild/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mod-maps-out-26bn-project-royal-oak-naval-base-rebuild/ The August start follows Hackney Council’s approval for the Allies & Morrison-designed redevelopment, which will replace the ageing 1930s private rented estate with buildings ranging from three to 13 storeys.
The scheme will deliver 208 one, two and three-bedroom homes, more than dou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-go-ahead-for-london-new-era-estate-rebuild/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-go-ahead-for-london-new-era-estate-rebuild/ Crown House Technologies Manufacturing (CHtM) and Explore Manufacturing will both be expanded.
CHtM is moving to a larger facility in Smethwick, West Midlands and Explore Manufacturing is adding 3,200 square metres of manufacturing space at its current location in Explore Park, Nottinghamshire.The upgraded facilities will also allow exploration of and further inves]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/orourke-confirms-major-expansion-of-manufacturing-capacity/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/orourke-confirms-major-expansion-of-manufacturing-capacity/ Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is leading the procurement on behalf of Carmarthenshire and Monmouthshire councils for the new SWTRA Highways & Structures Framework 2027.
The framework will run for four years from February 2027, with options to extend annually for a further two years, taking its maximum duration to six years. Up to eight co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/south-wales-roads-bodies-launch-270m-highways-framework/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/south-wales-roads-bodies-launch-270m-highways-framework/ In a trading update today SIG said: “The Group has developed an improvement plan assuming no market recovery in H2 2026 and FY 2027.“The plan aims to generate cash of at least £100m, through a combination of business simplification, disposals, business improvement and working capital optimisation.
“It is also targeting an annualised operating profit ru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sig-set-for-cost-cutting-drive-as-materials-market-stalls/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sig-set-for-cost-cutting-drive-as-materials-market-stalls/ Designed by Squire & Partners, the scheme would regenerate the 2.05ha rail-surrounded site between Stratford Station and Stratford International that has remained vacant since serving as coach parking during the 2012 Olympic Games.
The developme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plan-for-triple-tower-stratford-scheme-on-former-sphere-site/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plan-for-triple-tower-stratford-scheme-on-former-sphere-site/ Crest this morning revealed it had plunged into the red for the six months to 30 April compared with a £9.4m profit a year earlier.Revenue fell 21% to £198m as completions dropped from 739 to 584 homes, while adjusted operating results swung from an £11.9m profit to an £11.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crest-sinks-to-35m-loss-as-lender-talks-drag-on/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crest-sinks-to-35m-loss-as-lender-talks-drag-on/