Industry News Roundup
21st February 2020
The latest news this week in the Built Environment:
New minister for HS2 named
Lancashire MP Andrew Stephenson has been appointed as minister for HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail. Read more…
Winvic to construct £47.3m PRS scheme in Milton Keynes
Winvic Construction has been appointed by Packaged Living to construct a £47.3m Private Rented Sector (PRS) scheme in the heart of Milton Keynes. Read more…
Morgan Sindall profit jumps as revenue tops £3bn
Morgan Sindall is predicting another strong year of growth driven by construction and partnership housing after it unveiled a positive set of results for last year. Read more…
Anglian Water partners with WaterStart
Anglian Water has become the first water company in Europe to join US-based, water innovation organisation, WaterStart. Read more…
Summer start for 350-flat Nottingham scheme
Plans to build nearly 350 private rental flats on a car park next to Nottingham Railway Station have secured funding. Read more…
Network Rail launches £200M framework
Network Rail has begun the search for contractors to work on the rail network in southern England as part of a new £200M framework. Read more…
Martin appointed as new regulation director at South East Water
South East Water has appointed Oliver Martin as its new regulation and strategy director. Read more…
Skanska secures £240m commercial building contract in London
Skanska has secured a £240m commercial building contract to construct 20 Ropemaker Street in Central London for Great Elm Assets Limited. Read more…
