Construction News Roundup
5th February 2019
The latest news this week in the Construction Industry:
Race starts for record £30bn public works framework
The Government’s Crown Commercial Service has started the mega bid race for a recording-breaking Government works framework. Read more…
The holistic approach to construction’s productivity problem
After 20 years of stagnation, what will it take to kick-start productivity in construction? Martin Feakes, head of buildings London at Ramboll, believes the conditions are right for change. Read more…
Manchester building boom outstrips LA and Chicago
England’s big three regional cities are shrugging off Brexit worries and enjoyed bumper construction growth last year driven by city centre residential and office schemes. Read more…
Winvic Construction to develop 14-storey residential apartments
Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by Lionel House Developments Ltd and Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) to develop a new 14-storey build-to-rent (BTR) complex. Read more…
Galliard Homes plans next major Birmingham scheme
Galliard Homes has pushed forward plans for a residential-led, mixed-use scheme of 756 new homes and more than 10,000 sq ft of commercial space on a site opposite Birmingham City Hospital. Read more…
Kier lined-up for £30m Cheltenham school deal
Gloucestershire County Council has confirmed Kier as preferred contractor for a new £30m school in Leckhampton, south Cheltenham. Read more…
