by theconstructionindex | Aug 12, 2025
Norwich Castle entrance [© Norfolk Museums Service]Morgan Sindall began work on refurbishing Grade I-listed Norwich Castle for Norfolk Museums Service in autumn 2019 and has seen costs rise from an original budget of £18m to £27.5m. Fully reopening on Wednesday 13th...
by theconstructionindex | Aug 11, 2025
Buro Happold’s parametric analysisConsulting engineer Buro Happold has developed what it describes as a parametric façade design tool that could reduce the cost of residential apartment construction by enough to improve scheme viability and accelerate...
by theconstructionindex | Aug 11, 2025
image from marshalls.co.ukIn the six months to 30th June 2025 Marshalls saw operating profit fall 37% to £18.1m and pre-tax profit fall 46% to £11.7m despite a 4% increase in revenue to £319.5m.The revenue increase reflects growth in both Building and Roofing...
by theconstructionindex | Aug 11, 2025
Lawley Middleway bridgework ready for moving into placeContractors for HS2 are moving a 112-metre long, 1,631-tonne steel structure over a section of Lawley Middleway, part of Birmingham’s ring road.The operation will be delivered by HS2’s main works contractor in the...
by theconstructionindex | Aug 11, 2025
Alperton footbridge has been designed by Aecom architect Erik Behrens Aecom has designed a bridge over the Grand Union Canal in Alperton, near Wembley, as part of a £5m regeneration plan. The bridge will connect pedestrians and cyclists in the Grand Union development...
