Construction News Roundup
30th April 2019
The latest news this week in the Construction Industry:
Wates confirms £60m Commonwealth Games pool win
Wates Construction is set to make a splash in the West Midlands after winning the design and build contract for the £60m aquatic centre to host events for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more…
Jacobs appointed to design new private terminal at Manchester Airport
Jacobs has been selected by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to design its new PremiAir terminal, offering a unique private terminal for passengers flying on commercial airlines. Read more…
Balfour Beatty set for Midland Met finishing deal
Balfour Beatty looks set to seal the deal to complete Carillion’s Midlands Metropolitan Hospital within the £267m finishing budget. Read more…
Network Rail awards signalling contracts worth £750m
Network Rail has awarded six framework contracts worth £750m to deliver signalling and telecoms across the UK. Read more…
Industry giants shamed over late payment
Seven major contracting firms have been removed or suspended from the Government’s Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time. Read more…
Efficiency boost for local housebuilders
Spantherm is an innovative ground floor system from Creagh Concrete that is being adopted by a growing number of local housebuilders. Read more…