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Scottish civils work shows signs of sustained recovery
CECA Scotland chief executive Grahame Barn The recovery seen in the trade association’s latest Workload Trends Survey follows a significant rebound in the previous quarter, which also saw workloads and order books on an upwards trend. More than half of contractors reported workloads had increased in Scotland, with contractors across Great Britain as a whole…
Balfour Beatty wins £47.5m substation contract
At peak construction, the project will employ a workforce of 100. The contract award forms part of a programme by SSEN Transmission to reinforce the network in the area and facilitate the connection of more renewable energy to the national grid. Balfour Beatty will build the 25,625m2 substation as well as all associated cabling and…
Merchant sales grow 9% year-on-year
November 2020 saw the largest year-on-year increase in builders’ merchant sales in Great Britain since March 2019, despite tougher Covid-19 restrictions taking effect from Thursday 5th November. Year-on-year, four categories sold more in November 2020 than in November 2019, led by strong performances from Landscaping (+29.3%) and Timber & Joinery Products (+16.3%). Heavy Building Materials…
Scottish framework seeks additional Tier 1 contractor
The development partner to public sector bodies in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish Borders, has been operating for 10 years and has handed over 80 new or refurbished facilities. Hub South East chief executive Paul McGirk said: “As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is likely that social infrastructure will become an engine for…
Green light for Gateshead arena
Gateshead arena has been designed by HOK Architects Gateshead Council’s planning committee has approved plans for a £260m regeneration scheme based around the development of a 12,500-seater events arena. The scheme, which sits on the Newcastle-Gateshead waterfront at Gateshead Quays, also includes a conference/exhibition centre, restaurants, a hotel and large areas of outdoor realm and…
Film studio deal agreed at Meridian Water
CGI of the studios Troubadour Meridian Water Studios will be the largest studio complex inside the North Circular, the closest to central London and is set to open by spring 2021, the developers said. Phase one of the scheme involves the construction of three purpose-built sound stages with the largest at nearly 21,000 sq ft;…