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
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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
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
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
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.
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
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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
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
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