Construction News Roundup
26th September 2019
The latest news this week in the Construction Industry:
Infrastructure is the foundation of everything, says chancellor
Chancellor of the exchequer Sajid Javid launched the first wave of an “infrastructure revolution” at the Conservative Party conference, as he announced a range of spending pledges on roads, buses and broadband roll-out. Read more…
Skanska trials recycled plastic highways kerbs
Skanska is trialling the use of recycled plastic highways kerbing instead of concrete to reduce carbon by 40%. Read more…
IGMI lands role on Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Scarborough International has confirmed GMI Construction as part of its team to expand the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Read more…
Green light for ISG’s £280m London neurology centre job
University College London has got the green light to redevelop the Eastman Dental Hospital in the capital into a world-leading hub for dementia and neurological disease research. Read more…
Amey/McAlpine green light for M6 junction 19 job
A joint venture between Amey and Sir Robert McAlpine has got the green light to transform a key motorway junction in Cheshire. Read more…
Canada Water Masterplan gets the green light
Southwark Council planning committee has given the Canada Water Masterplan the go-ahead, which will see the creation of 3,000 new homes. Read more…
McLaren boosts board with raft of internal promotions
McLaren has looked to talent within the company for a raft of promotions at main board level and the London Region. Read more…