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Durkan wins Peabody £85m flats job in south London
Housing association Peabody has appointed Durkan to begin construction of a housing scheme in Lambeth, south London.
Over the next three years, Durkan will construct 134 new homes and over 45,000 square metres of commercial space at Higgs Yard, a former industrial site at Loughborough Junction.
Designed by PRP Architects, the scheme represents an £85m investment into the area and will be 50% affordable homes.
It is the largest single development which Loughborough Junction has seen since the Loughborough Estate was built in the 1950s.
Construction on the site is due to begin this Autumn, with completion planned for early 2024.
Tom Williamson, Senior Development Manager at Peabody, said previous plans had been reworked for a better mix of one, two and three-bed homes and incorporate a communal landscaped podium deck at the heart of the development and a roof terrace sitting on the 17th floor.
Ryann Peterson, Head of Bid Management at Durkan, said: Durkan is pleased to have been successful in securing and finalising the contract to deliver Higgs Yard.
This is a very exciting time for us as a business. We’re very much looking forward to continue building on our relationship with Peabody and maximising the potential of this fantastic development.”
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£40m Preston leisure scheme funding deal
Long-awaited plans to revamp Preston city centre with a £40m cinema and leisure complex will finally move to construction after councillors agreed a funding package for the project.
The new development, called ‘Animate’, will be located on the site of the former indoor market and will feature an eight-screen cinema and bowling alley along with five new restaurants and bars, a street-food hub, a car park, and new public square.
The scheme is being developed in partnership with Maple Grove Developments, part of the Eric Wright Group.
Negotiations with anchor operators for the cinema and bowling alley are at an advance stage, alongside strong interest for the restaurant units.
Subject to planning permission being granted, it is anticipated construction work on the project could begin in 2022 with the complex opening in spring 2024.
Councillor Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council, said: “This is a really positive step forward in our plans to bring this exciting development to Preston. The new development will breathe life into the city centre and reinforce the Harris Quarter as a premier cultural and leisure destination in Lancashire.”
Andrew Dewhurst, director of Maple Grove Developments, said: “We look forward to taking the development to the next stage and submitting a planning application this autumn.”
The development is one of six major projects planned under Preston’s Harris Quarter Towns Fund Investment Programme, for which the city was awarded £20.9m from the government’s national Towns Fund initiative in March.
Groundwork vets hit by white finger outbreak
Civils contractor Peter Duffy Ltd has been fined £40,000 after multiple employees were diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS).
Leeds Magistrates’ Court heard that the company reported seven cases of HAVS between November 2016 and August 2018.
All of the workers involved had been carrying out ground works involving vibrating tools. Many of them had been working in the industry for over 20 years.
An HSE investigation found that in 2016 the company contracted a new occupational health provider to replace their existing one.
The diagnosis of the workers’ conditions resulted from these changes. Prior to the new company taking over the contract, there was no suitable health surveillance in place to identify HAVS.
Peter Duffy Ltd of Wakefield pleaded guilty to safety breaches and was fined £40,000 and ordered to pay £3,919 in costs.
Speaking after the hearing, HSE inspector Chris Tilley said: “The company should have undertaken a suitable and sufficient risk assessment to identify the level of vibration employees were exposed to throughout their working day and then put in place appropriate control measures.
“Furthermore, the company should have put in place suitable health surveillance to identify HAVS in their workforce.”
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Keltbray brings down 198 metre power station chimneys: Video
Keltbray completed the latest major demolition job at the former Ferrybridge ‘C’ Power Station in West Yorkshire on Sunday.
A single ‘blowdown’ saw the removal of the two chimney stacks, the main boiler house, and Bunker Bay.
At 198-metres high, the two chimney stacks were the tallest structures at the Ferrybridge site. This blowdown follows the successful demolition of a cooling tower at the site in July 2019 and four further cooling towers in October of the same year.
Keltbray carried out the blowdown using controlled explosives, with a 250-metre exclusion zone being put in place to ensure safety. In addition, nearby homes were evacuated for a short time with Keltbray and site owner SSE engaging with residents throughout.
Bobby Ellis, Keltbray Senior Project Manager, Demolition & Construction said: “This morning’s blowdown was a success. The demolition was months in planning and marks another major milestone in history, not only in Ferrybridge but in the UK in general.
“Keltbray is committed to being considerate to the communities in which we operate. As well as engaging with local residents, we put in place comprehensive ground monitoring to ensure the surrounding structures were unaffected by the blowdown, and we’re pleased to report that the activity went ahead safely and efficiently.
“The demolition activities are part of SSE and Keltbray’s ongoing commitment to be low-carbon and focus on renewable energy, in line with the UK’s ambition for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. I’d like to say a massive well done and thanks to the project team for all their hard work. Also thanks to the local community for their patience and cooperation.”
SSE Group Energy and Commercial Director, Martin Pibworth said:“This blowdown represents a major milestone in our decommissioning of Ferrybridge ‘C’ and is another special and poignant moment for the local community, with the power station playing a major role in so many people’s lives.
“As the UK looks to lead by example in tackling climate change, SSE is committed to driving the transition to a net zero future with a core focus on renewable energy, backed up by cutting-edge, low-carbon power stations.
“This latest blowdown was many months in planning, and we have worked closely with local residents, Wakefield Council, West Yorkshire Police, the Highways Agency and the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure a safe and efficient demolition.”
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Contract race starts for latest £115m stretch of A9 Dualling
Transport Scotland has officially started bidding for the £115m A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project.
A contract notice is now live here launching the competition to select the main construction contractor to dual the next phase of the A9.
Minister for Transport Graeme Dey, said: “Creating employment and training opportunities that benefit the people and communities surrounding this project is a key focus for this significant investment in Scotland’s infrastructure that intends to deliver improvements that bring economic, social and environmental wellbeing to the area.
“This new construction contract will help deliver our shared vision for Scotland – a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system, helping deliver a healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses and visitors.
“It will also set out new aspirations for carbon reduction in construction and revitalise employment opportunities through a wide range of skills and training initiatives and educational engagement, throughout the duration of the construction phase.”
Transport Scotland anticipate that the contract for the third section of the A9 Dualling will be awarded in the second half of 2022.
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Highways England gets new name and CEO
Highways England has changed its name again as its new chief executive was confirmed.
Nick Harris is the new full-time leader of the government company which builds and operates the country’s motorways and major A-roads.
Harris has been acting chief executive since taking over from Jim O’Sullivan in February.
Highways England will also now be known as ‘National Highways’ which “reflects the new focus the company has on delivering the government’s £27bn strategic roads investment programme, while also continuing to set highways standards for the whole UK.”
The last rebranding of the company was from the Highways Agency to Highways England in 2015.
Highways England Chair, Dipesh J Shah said: “Nick’s steady hand throughout the last few months has established a solid foundation to help us on our journey to transform how we work with our supply chain, how we deliver our net zero carbon and how we realise our digitalisation ambitions.”
Harris said: “I am pleased to be taking up the reins at such an exciting time. We have achieved a great deal and there is still more to be done.
“As we deliver the second roads investment strategy ensuring the safety of all road users, the delivery of our work and the benefits to our customers remains at the centre of our organisation.”
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps added: “Nick will be an excellent CEO and I’m looking forward to continuing to work closely with him as we build back better across the country.
“Nick will steer Highways England into an exciting new chapter, as it evolves into National Highways and delivers on our £27bn plan to improve our roads and make journeys safer, smoother and greener.”
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Buckingham Group starts £30m London ice rink
Buckingham Group Contracting has just started demolition work to clear the way for a £30m ice skating centre in London’s Lee Valley.
The project designed by Faulkner Browns will replace the 34-year old Lee Valley Ice Centre with two Olympic size rinks.
The centre would be the first twin-pad venue in the south of England, and will also feature a new gym and exercise studio.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is promoting the scheme, which will be built in two phases to maintain an open ice rink at the site at all times during construction.
The consultant team includes structural and civil engineer Expedition and MEP engineer Max Fordham.
The proposed building will have an 80,000 sq ft footprint and rise 10.5m in height.
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5 Tips For Construction Project Managers
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Construction project managers are responsible for overseeing and supervising construction projects from start to finish. They are tasked with making sure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Job duties differ from company to company, but construction project managers are typically responsible for overseeing the budget, working with owners, architects, and engineers, hiring subcontractors, scheduling and planning work, and ensuring materials and equipment are delivered to the project site on time.
Liverpool firm collapsed owing £4.25m to subcontractors
North west building contractor Nobles Construction collapsed into administration leaving subcontractors and suppliers £4.25m out-of-pocket.
The £25m revenue Liverpool contractor employed over 50 staff and had been battling with the impact of Covid on the business and two contract disputes with clients.
Employment claims stand at over £570,000 following the firm’s administration at the end of June.
Early details of the firm’s creditors sent to administrator MB Insolvency reveal nearly 400 firms impacted by the collapse of the Wavertree-based building contractor, which was established in 1995.
A dispute with the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts over time extensions had resulted in three adjudications in Nobles’ favour.
It is understood LIPA had contested the adjudications and launched High Court action against the building contractor for around £1.8m.
Nobles was also locked in a payment dispute with developer High Street Group over a £33m contract for a 362-apartment project known as Cheshire Junction in Warrington.
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Canary Wharf Group plans next resi skyscraper
Canary Wharf Group has revealed plans for its next major residental tower at the western end of the Docklands Estate.
The Park Place build to rent tower has been designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and will rise to 55 storeys, just a few floors lower than the neighbouring Newfoundland residential building at 58 storeys.
Place Place build to rent tower will be built next to Westferry Circus
The slender high-rise will rise from a four-floor mixed-use pavilion containing shops, restaurants and workspace next to a new waterside public square. 
The site is currently vacant but was previously occupied by a 1980s building, which was the former HQ of Littlejohn Frazer demolished some time ago.
The Park Place site has been the subject of a number of previous planning consents all office-led schemes.
The latest plan is for 624 homes specifically built for rent only and would include both market rent and affordable homes.
The new residential tower will extend the retail and restaurant trade through the weekend at the Western end of Canary Wharf
Subject to receiving planning permission, it would be the intention to start enabling works on site in 2023.
Building fit-out is planned for 2025 with the building, which is to be built by Canary Wharf Contractors, handed over in 2028.
The new homes would be managed through Vertus, Canary Wharf Group’s specialist rental organisation
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