Industry News Roundup
31st January 2020
The latest news this week in the Built Environment:
Kier bags £21m Bradford Markets project
Bradford Council has named Kier as its preferred bidder to deliver one of Bradford’s biggest regeneration projects. Read more…
Thames Water recognised for commitment to LGBT+ staff
Thames Water has rocketed more than 100 places up the charity Stonewall’s workplace equality index in recognition of its commitment to LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace. Read more…
£500m promised by Government to restore historic rail lines
Remote communities across the country will see the benefit from better rail connections, set to advance regional economies and boost access to jobs and education, following a £500m fund to kickstart the restoration of lines closed over 50 years ago. Read more…
FBM Architects given go ahead for 30 homes in Lambeth
FBM Architects have secured planning consent for 30 homes across two sites within the Ashmole Estate in Lambeth, London, for housing association Metropolitan Thames Valley. Read more…
Low-carbon concrete used on M25 in UK first
“Ultra-low carbon concrete” has been used on a motorway project in the UK for the first time. Read more…
Amey appoints new Managing Director for Utilities
Leading public service provider Amey has announced the appointment of two new Managing Directors to its Executive Team, following the appointment of its new CEO, Amanda Fisher, in December 2019. Read more…
Avanti West Coast model train set to be auctioned for children’s charity
To raise money for children’s charity, Action for Children, the very first Hornby Avanti West Coast Pendolino is set to be auctioned off and expected to raise hundreds of pounds. Read more…
