Three major Solar Farm projects are dominating the East Midlands construction project landscape, according to our latest 2026 league tables. Sitting in a shared first place at the top of our League Tables are the Cottam 600MW Solar Farm Project, Heckington Fen 500MW Solar Farm and Battery Storage Project, and the Tillbridge 500MW Solar Farm. … Read more
Investing in water infrastructure Over seven million United Utilities customers in the North West will see their water bills rise annually by an average of £86. This is the first step in a five-year plan agreed with regulator Ofwat, which will increase bills by around 32% to raise £12.7bn for water infrastructure investment. For households … Read more
What the UK Infrastructure Strategy has in store for prison construction projects Since the government’s UK Infrastructure Strategy was announced, about £6.3 billion has been earmarked to support prison expansion construction as part of delivering up to 14,000 additional prison places by 2031 under the 10-year Prison Capacity Strategy. According to Barbour ABI planning data, … Read more
We’ve listed 10 upcoming project opportunities for Hire Services in UK construction. All projects are sourced directly from our Construction Project Leads Platform and are currently at detail approval stage. Having the right visibility makes all the difference when competing for work. Knowing who’s bidding, when work will start, and when the tender deadline can … Read more
According to our Regional Spotlight report, the National Biosecurity Centre – NBC Science Hub Buildings project is the highest valued contract award at £919m in June. The new science centre is being built to help protect the UK from diseases transmitted from animals to humans. Jenny Stewart, Senior Science Director at the Animal and Plant … Read more
Beal Developments Limited has been given detailed planning approval for the construction of 525 new houses in Immingham, Grimsby. The project is valued at £105m and will comprise of two, three, and four bedrooms with public open space and landscaping. The housing development will be constructed on 57-acres of land located just off Stallingborough Road … Read more
Councillors have approved planning for the £130m Dundee Eden Project in Scotland. As new Edens sweep across the UK and other nations, this is an exciting time for the city of Dundee. The site of the new Eden Project will be set on the former Dundee Gasworks on East Dock Street. The practicalities of converting … Read more
Every week, we’re bringing you the latest construction project news from across the UK. Plans Submitted for Hounslow Flat Conversion Project ID: 12592305 Detailed plans have been submitted and are awaiting approval for a conversion project to create 11 new flats in Hounslow. Works are expected to start in October 2024 and last 19 months. … Read more
Every week, we’re bringing you the latest construction project news from across the UK. Approval Granted for Skelton Grange Industrial Estate Project ID: 12613409 Outline plans have been approved for a new industrial estate on the site of the former Skelton Grange Power Station. Comprising of 5 storage and distribution warehouse units, the project will … Read more
Every week, we’re bringing you the latest construction project news from across the UK including the South East and London. Start Date Announced for South East Residential Development Project ID: 12390447 Work to build a 51 dwelling residential area in Tonbridge is expected to begin in January 2024. Consisting of 33 apartments and 18 houses, … Read more
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