Industry News Roundup
7th June 2019
The latest news this week in the Built Environment:
Out with the old: London Underground’s track renewal works
In February 2019, Balfour Beatty was awarded a four-year contract by TfL for the replacement of life-expired track assets across the London Underground network. Read more…
Thames Water to build first new sewage works since 2005
Thames Water’s new chief operating officer has announced the company will build its first sewage works since 2005, in Guildford, Surrey. Read more…
Government details new building safety regulator plan
The government has revealed its plan to create a new national regulator for building safety in response to the Grenfell disaster. Read more…
Fire and building safety – government launches two consultations today – IRPM
Today, government has launched two consultations for proposals for response by 31st July. Read more…
6 in 10 renters fear they will never afford to own a home
A majority of people renting in the UK say they will never be able to afford a home – although they would like to buy their own place, according to a new YouGov survey on behalf of the HomeOwners Alliance and BLP Insurance. Read more…
