by theconstructionindex | Jul 10, 2025
Government proposals published at the end of May in its Planning reform working paper: Reforming site thresholds floated the idea of a ‘medium’ sized site threshold of 10 to 49 homes. These sites would face rather more planning conditions than smaller sites but fewer...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 10, 2025
Bullivant moves on siteMcLaren Construction was appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) six weeks ago as main contractor for the development of a new home for the Boxing Academy, which provides secondary education for young would-be boxers. It is being...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 10, 2025
The gas works site is on Winwick Road in WarringtonNetwork Space Developments has submitted an outline planning application for the redevelopment of the former Cadent gas works, just north of Warrington town centre.The proposed scheme would have up to 100,000 sq ft of...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 10, 2025
Shapinsay Ferry serving Orkney Islands [© Robbie Thomson]The £1.3m consultancy project will deliver outline designs for both vessels and supporting infrastructure for Orkney’s inter-island transport network – excluding the larger Outer North Isles. The ferry...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 10, 2025
A skip (generic image, not one of Action’s, but probably similar)Action Skip Hire Limited of Trent Street, Digbeth was found guilty of two offences at Birmingham magistrates’ court on 7th July 2025 and admitted one other.The court was told that the company held...