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FPB attacks Rok over payment changes

Friday, 03 July 2009

The Forum of Private Buisiness (FPB) has launched a stinging attack on construction group Rok over its decision to extend payment times to its suppliers.

Axis and BM3 to design Birmingham Council homes

Friday, 03 July 2009

Birmingham City Council has appointed local architect companies Axis Design Collective and BM3 to design council homes as part of its first phase of council house building, delivering 131 homes with an investment of £15.2m.

Land Securities gets green light for City Forum scheme

Friday, 03 July 2009

Islington Council has resolved to grant planning consent for Land Securities’ proposed 1.1m sq ft City Forum scheme.

London 2012 canoe venue gets underway

Friday, 03 July 2009

Morrison Construction has today started work on the white water canoe centre for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Marshalls sales tumble

Friday, 03 July 2009

Paving company Marshalls saw revenue tumble 21% in the first half.

Skanska takes Belmarsh prison contract

Friday, 03 July 2009

A Skanska consortium has won a £600m deal to build and operate two PFI prisons at Belmarsh West and Maghull for the National Offender Management Service (NOMS).

Features

A directive for change

Before the arrival of the EU Landfill Directive in July 1999 landfill was used as a low cost option to manage waste. Things have changed

Give the builders a chance

The bankers have had their billions, now it’s the turn of the builders. Only they can save the economy-by building the Government’s three million homes by 2020. Can they pull it off? New coalition The 2020 Group believes so, but it all depends on the Government stumping up the cash. B&E reports.

Batjic does the unthinkable

For the first time, the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) announced that there will be no increase to the pay and conditions for workers over the next year.

On the ground

From theory to practice - some projects by members of the Structural Precast Association (SPA) and the Architectural Cladding Association (ACA)

Beneath the surface of SUDS

Alex Stephenson, of Hydro International UK and the British Water Suds Group, argues that we need a better understanding of sustainable drainage.

Awaiting the Bill

The Flood and Water Bill is due to be published in Spring 2009. What will it mean for construction?

Rok solid

The Rok Group has come a long way from its humble origins at the start of the Second World War, so much so that businesses are flocking to become part of the company. 

Infrastructure boom

Planning act green light follows Civils triumph

Taylor Woodrow wins Kings Cross contract
Tuesday, 13 May 2008

The massive redevelopment at King's Cross station has reached a key milestone after Network Rail announced Taylor Woodrow as its preferred bidder for the western concourse works contract.

The western range package of works is the biggest of the redevelopment and will bring about tremendous improvements to one of London's busiest stations.

The new semi-circular structure to the west of the station will house a spacious 8,000sq metre concourse - three times the size of the existing one and include the installation of voltaic roof panels which enable the building to be self heating and much brighter than the current station.

Ian Fry, King's Cross project director said: "This represents a key turning point for the project, and I'm delighted that work can really get moving on what is visually the most exciting aspect of the redevelopment.

"The new western concourse will deliver fantastic improvements for passengers using King's Cross, with more space, easier connections to regional services and a lighter, brighter environment to improve the whole travelling experience."

Tim Peach, managing director, Taylor Woodrow said: "This is a strategic success for us as a business. We are delighted to be back at King's Cross following the successful completion of the Western Ticket Hall. Rail is a key market for the skills, behaviours and experience of our team, and our supply chain partners, gained from current and previous rail projects."

Network Rail is investing over £400m in redeveloping King's Cross station.  Once completed, 50m passengers will use the new station each year - 10million more than today. An additional platform, increasing reliability and capacity at the station will be built. 

The majority of the station redevelopment will be completed by 2012 in time for the Olympics with the transformation complete by 2013.

 

Events

The Future of UK and EU Climate Change Policy

24 June 2009, Central London

 

Construction Safety Culture

30 June - 1 July 2009, Wallacespace, St Pancras, London

 

CL:AIRE 10th Anniversary Conference

1st July 2009,Barbican Centre,Silk Street,London, EC2Y 8DS

 

Scottish Home Improvement & Self Build Show

3 & 4 October 2009, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh , Scotland  EH28 8NF

 

Health and Safety '09-North

6th and 7th October 2009, The Reebok Stadium, Bolton

 

Infrastructure investments in Northern Ireland

12th to 13th October 2009, Hilton Belfast Hotel, Belfast

 

The Renovation and Self Build Show

24 and 25 October 2009, Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre