Category: News
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Hollywood club Wrexham unveils new Kop stand design
Michael Williamson, Wrexham AFC chief executive, said: “The distinctive design of the new Kop stand embodies the history and heritage of Wrexham – rooted in the local community creating a timeless, authentic piece of civic architecture that complements other landmarks. It will provide an iconic landmark standing at the gateway to the city, giving it…
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Developer to self-deliver 24-storey tower on London waterfront
The UK arm of Belgian real estate developer Ghelamco has started the main building phase of an exclusive tower at the former Price’s Candles factory under a self-delivery model. The in-house construction division of Ghelamco UK is building a £140m (GDV) project comprising a 24-storey residential tower on the Battersea Waterfront in southwest London. Named the…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: 10 tips for a compelling entry
How do you join Balfour Beatty, McLaughlin & Harvey, AtkinsRéalis, Sir Robert McAlpine, Graham and L Lynch on the list of winners at the Digital Construction Awards? Here are the top tips to improve your chance of being shortlisted, and therefore having a chance of winning, at the Digital Construction Awards. 1. Study the criteria closely. 2.…
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Review proposes CITB and ECITB merger
1. Intervention is still needed in both sectors due to ongoing market failure. 2. Retain and repurpose the levy-grant system. 3. Construction and engineering construction sectors face common strategic workforce challenges. 4. Strategic focus is required on safeguarding industry capacity and capability. 5. Need to refocus on whole workforce skills and not just new entrants.…
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McLaren appointed for £60m Fosters development in London’s West End
McLaren Construction has been appointed to build the £60m first phase of a Foster & Partners-designed development on the corner of New Bond Street and Grafton Street in London’s West End. The 5,400 sq m retail and office development for O&H Properties includes lower ground, ground and first-floor retail space, five storeys of office and…
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In pictures | The best images of January
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Tarmac and National Highways have trialled a new concrete retexturing technique on a section of the A30 in Cornwall that can reduce noise by up to 7dB. A single-pass process treatment creates grooves in the existing concrete pavement while grinding is applied onto…
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McAlpine to build electric arc furnace at Port Talbot steelworks
Tata Steel’s EAF project lead, Peter Jones, added: “We’re delighted to confirm the appointment of Sir Robert McAlpine to support us on this once-in-a-generation investment project. Our new arc furnace will be one of the largest and most sophisticated of its kind in the world, so it is important that we work with highly skilled…
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CIOB has ‘much to gain’ from government’s AI strategy
CIOB says any AI deployment must be ethical and have ahuman-centric approach. Justin Stanton reports. Image: Blackboard373 | Dreamstime.com The CIOB Innovation Advisory Panel has welcomed the government’s artificial intelligence (AI) plans, announced in January. The 50-point AI Opportunities Action Plan seeks to make the UK a global leader in AI and includes recommendations for a national data…
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Project underway to rescue medieval thatched building
Dr Steve Sherlock, heritage adviser at National Highways, said: “The barn dates from around 1450 and was originally part of the Waltham Abbey estate. It is thatched with water reed and, at 44 metres long, is one of the largest thatched barns in Britain. The rethatching is no mean feat for the team of specialists.”…
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McLaren hires McAlpine FCIOB as new commercial director
McLaren Construction’s managing director for construction management and specialist projects, Vince Lydon, said: “Glen brings a wealth of experience in construction management delivery, which is exactly what we’re looking for to strengthen this capability at McLaren and respond to client demand to effectively manage risk on construction projects. View the original article and our Inspiration…