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Gobion Construction has landed a £52 million contract to deliver a major container yard expansion at London Gateway Port, supporting the port’s continued growth. The project, awarded by DP World, will see the construction of a new automated container yard at Berth 5, significantly increasing capacity at the deep-sea port. Key Project Details • 💰 £52m contract value • 📅 Start: End of March 2026 • 🎯 Completion: March 2027 • 🤖 10 automated stacking crane modules to be in

Equinix  has commenced construction of a new €80 million data centre in Blanchardstown, Dublin, marking another significant investment in Ireland’s growing digital infrastructure sector. The new facility, DB7x, will be built on an existing Equinix campus and will not require additional grid connectivity, instead utilising power already allocated to the site — a key factor given increasing pressure on Ireland’s energy network. Key Details 💰 €68m construction investment, plus

Novus Property Solutions  has been awarded a 15-year planned improvement and major works framework with The Guinness Partnership , strengthening a long-standing relationship across the South West. Valued at approximately £11 million per year, the framework will deliver a comprehensive programme of planned maintenance and upgrades across residential properties. Scope of Works The programme will include: Kitchen and bathroom replacements Electrical heating upgrades External wor

The Liverpool City Region  has been chosen to lead a major £85 million national construction pilot, aimed at transforming how the UK delivers housing and infrastructure. Backed by UK Research and Innovation , the Industrialising and Digitalising Construction Challenge will test a new approach focused on digitisation and manufacturing-led construction. A New Way of Building The programme will introduce: Standardised “kit-of-parts” systems for construction A digital platform to

The London Construction Programme  has appointed 44 contractors to its new £3 billion General Works Framework, covering a wide range of public sector construction projects across London and the Home Counties. Procured by the London Borough of Haringey , the five-year framework will replace the previous MW19 programme and support delivery across multiple sectors. Major Contractors Secured Tier one firms including Galliford Try , McLaren Construction  and GRAHAM  are among thos

McGoff Group  has stepped in to secure and deliver a £40 million residential development in Glossop, bringing renewed momentum to the previously stalled scheme. The project, located on Glossop Road, has been fully overhauled and will now deliver 156 new homes, including 40 affordable units, under the name Etherow Grange. High-Quality Housing Development The scheme will feature a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes, designed to offer high-specification living while enhanc

Caddick Construction  has been awarded a £25 million design and build contract to deliver a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Durham, further strengthening its presence in the North East. The project will see Caddick deliver the 232-bed Melbury Court development off Old Dryburn Way on behalf of Whitesmocks Limited . Meeting Growing Student Demand The scheme will provide modern, purpose-built living spaces designed to meet increasing demand for student a

Costain  has been appointed by Severn Trent  to deliver a major upgrade at the Rugby Newbold Sewage Treatment Works, strengthening capacity and resilience at the site. Acting as both principal contractor and principal designer, Costain will design and construct a new activated sludge plant, a biological treatment system that uses microorganisms to break down organic waste in sewage. Boosting Capacity and Resilience The upgrade will increase the site’s treatment capacity by 28

Barking Riverside Limited  has secured revised outline planning permission to deliver up to 20,000 homes in east London — marking a major step forward for one of the UK’s largest regeneration schemes. Approval was granted by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham  planning committee, following what was the largest planning application for a single site in the UK in 2024. A Major Scale-Up in Delivery The updated plans significantly increase the scale of the development, do

Hounslow Council  has launched a new initiative aimed at helping young people access careers in construction, offering structured training and direct pathways into employment. The programme is targeted at 16–18-year-olds who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET), with a focus on supporting those with additional needs, including individuals with SEND, care leavers and those involved in the Youth Justice System. Building Skills for the Future Delivered i

Developer Linear Living  has submitted plans for a 24-storey residential scheme delivering 251 homes in Manchester’s Green Quarter. The proposed development will transform a long-vacant site bounded by Cheetham Hill Road, Lord Street and Fernie Street, which previously housed retail and commercial units. Scheme Overview The development will include a mix of homes designed to support a range of residents, featuring: 251 residential units in total Four townhouses Seven adaptabl

Vistry Group  has secured planning approval from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council  to deliver 87 mixed-tenure homes in Pembury, on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells in Kent. The scheme will provide a mix of housing options, with 35 affordable homes included in the development—comprising 21 for social rent and 14 for shared ownership—alongside homes for private sale. Supporting Sustainable Communities Beyond housing delivery, the development will introduce a range of community a

The Environment Agency  has officially launched procurement for its next-generation £5.5 billion Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2) — one of the largest flood and coastal defence programmes in the UK. The eight-year framework, running from 2027 to 2035, will replace the current £3bn arrangement and support a nationwide pipeline of flood risk management, coastal defence, asset maintenance and environmental restoration projects. Major Opportunity for Contractors and Cons

Glencar  has marked a major construction milestone on the expansion of University of Oxford ’s Collections Storage Facility (CSF) in Swindon, with a ceremonial slab pour signalling significant progress on site. The milestone event, held on 5 March, brought together project partners including Ridge , Bidwells  and the Bodleian Libraries  team, alongside the workforce delivering the scheme. Expanding a World-Class Facility The development, located at South Marston, represents a

The UK has taken a major step toward becoming a global leader in fusion energy as the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme moves from research into delivery. The programme will deliver the world’s first prototype fusion power plant at the site of the former West Burton Power Station , positioning Britain at the forefront of next-generation clean energy. The announcement forms part of a new government Fusion Strategy, unveiled by Patrick Vallance , which ai

Infrastructure contractor GRAHAM  has been appointed by Herefordshire Council  to undertake initial works on the Hereford Bypass scheme, marking a significant step forward for the long-planned transport project. The appointment was made through the Pagabo  Civils and Infrastructure Framework, with GRAHAM securing a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) following a competitive tender process. Early Development and Design Phase Under the PCSA, GRAHAM will carry out detaile

Contractor McAleer & Rushe has been appointed to deliver a £50 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Stratford, after the scheme secured Gateway 2 approval. The project, known as Poland House, is being developed by Firethorn and will deliver 284 student beds on Stratford High Street in East London. Gateway 2 approval provides the final sign-off required under building safety regulations, clearing the way for full construction works to begin. Major

Engineering consultancies Mott MacDonald  and WSP  have been appointed by Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster (BEC)  to deliver the site masterplan and Programme Management Office (PMO) for Pioneer Park, a major clean energy and economic development opportunity in West Cumbria . The proposed development will focus on land surrounding the Sellafield  nuclear complex and will explore development opportunities across more than 400 acres of land owned by the Nuclear Decommiss

Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by the Greater Cambridge Partnership to deliver the Waterbeach railway station haul road, marking the contractor’s first project awarded under the Eastern Highways Alliance Framework (EHF4). The project forms part of early enabling works supporting the future Waterbeach railway station and the wider development of the new town of Waterbeach in Cambridgeshire. Framework and Project Overview The £800 million Eastern Highways Alliance F

Construction work has officially begun on a £34.7 million upgrade of the B714 in North Ayrshire, marking a major infrastructure investment aimed at improving regional connectivity and road safety. The scheme is being delivered by North Ayrshire Council  with construction carried out by Wills Bros Civil Engineering . The project represents a significant upgrade to a key transport corridor linking the Three Towns area with the Garnock Valley, while strengthening connections to