Construction News Roundup
13th March 2019
The latest news this week in the Construction Industry:
A developer wanted for £1.5bn Manchester innovation district
The University of Manchester has unveiled ambitious plans to create a £1.5bn innovation district on the site of its North Campus near the planned HS2 station. Read more…
V&A museum begins search for contractor for £22m centre
The Victoria & Albert (V&A) museum in London has started the tender process to select the main contractor for a £22m scheme to create a research centre and space for its collections. Read more…
Simons Group lands starring role on £20m cinema scheme
Simons Group has been awarded the main contract to build a new £20m cinema and restaurant complex at East Square in Basildon, Essex. Read more…
Watkin Jones forward funds £90m Wembley scheme
Student rooms and build-to-rent specialist Watkin Jones has forward sold a planned 600-bed student scheme in London near Wembley stadium. Read more…
Balfour Beatty hits 2.4% construction margin
Balfour Beatty has returned to industry standard margins and built up strong cash reserves completing a four-year turnaround plan. Read more…
