Industry News Roundup
21st December 2018
The latest news this week in the Built Environment:
£196m Barking rail extension awarded
A joint venture between Morgan Sindall and VolkerFitzpatrick has secured the London Overground rail extension from Barking to the planned 10,000 homes Riverside scheme. Read more…
House builders planning for further growth
Builders are continuing to invest in land as they look to deliver further increases in housing supply, according to a report from HBF and Glenigan. Read more…
Go-ahead for £350m Commonwealth Games village
Contractor Lendlease has got the planning green light to start work on Birmingham’s Commonwealth Games athletes village. Read more…
Rail Ombudsman interview: RTM sits down with CEO Kevin Grix
Both passengers and operators in the rail industry are anxious to see how the new ombudsman will improve the railways following a largely chaotic 2018. What are your key priorities going into 2019? Read more…
Office For Environmental Protection Outlined In Draft Environment Bill
Days after the unveiling of the Resources and Waste Strategy for England, Environment Secretary Michael Gove has published draft clauses on environmental principles and governance to be included in an ambitious, broader Environment Bill set for introduction next year. Read more…
South East Water partners with Centrica Hive to cut leakage
South East Water and smart home technology provider Centrica Hive have announced the first domestic household water supplier partnership to reduce leakage and improve water use understanding. Read more…
