January 2022

Councils Urge MPs to Prevent Building Safety Bill Creating ‘Two-Tier’ Safety System

31st January 2022

The Local Government Association is urging MPs to back amendments to the Building Safety Bill – tabled by LGA Vice President Daisy Cooper MP – to protect the future residents of new buildings under 18

3D rendering of a Sustainable building architecture model with blueprints, energy efficiency chart and other documents

Sustainable Buildings: How Sustainability Adds Value to Your Building

31st January 2022

The future of the construction industry is green, with the UK government announcing plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Construction companies have also begun to consider how to lower their carbon footprint. According to

Keltbray Awarded £6m Contract to Deliver the Design and Construction of New Waste Processing Facility in Hull

31st January 2022

Keltbray, a leading UK specialist engineering business, today announces it has been awarded a £6m contract to deliver the design and construction of a brand-new Waste Processing Facility. The project encompasses the construction of a

2021 Ended with Uptick in Confidence– RIBA Future Trends December 2021

28th January 2022

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published the latest Future Trends survey results, a monthly report of the business and employment trends affecting the architects’ profession. In December 2021 the overall RIBA Future Trends Workload

Walkway Repaired at Washington Wetland Centre Thanks to Esh Volunteers

28th January 2022

Flooding had caused severe damage to the pathway resulting in the Otter section being inaccessible to visitors. A team of Esh Construction volunteers have repaired a walkway at Washington Wetland Centre after flooding caused significant

Erik te Duits, director BAM Infra Regionaal, on the electric asphalt spreading paver.

World First: Electric Asphalt Paver for BAM

27th January 2022

Royal BAM Group’s Dutch civil engineering company (BAM Infra Nederland) has commissioned Wirtgen and New Electric to convert an asphalt spreading machine into the world’s first fully electrically driven asphalt spreading paver. On an annual

Topping out at Windmill

26th January 2022

In a year where progress continues often under the radar, where celebrations and gatherings have been replaced with digital updates, we embrace the rare occasions where we can join with our construction partners to celebrate

Transport for the North Launches New Podcast Series to Highlight the Region’s Business Successes and Ambitions

26th January 2022

Episodes will feature guests from across the North’s political and business spectrum Transport for the North (TfN) has today (14 January) launched a new podcast series to showcase the region’s business sector and highlight the

Appointment Notice – Barry McLean Appointed Regional Director for Farrans Civil Engineering Division in Scotland

26th January 2022

Farrans has appointed Barry McLean as Regional Director for its civil engineering division in Scotland. Barry joins Farrans with extensive experience in a variety of senior positions for self-performing main contractors and previously worked in

Glan Agua Farrans JV Completes Multi-million Pound Modifications Framework for Affinity Water

25th January 2022

Glan Agua Farrans JV (GAF JV) completed works under the Process and Network Modifications Framework for Affinity Water at two existing treatment sites – Amersham in Buckinghamshire and Northmoor in Hertfordshire – in a multi-million-pound