Middle and rear doors will become exit only to tackle fare evasion More than £3.6m that could be invested in transport is lost every year from fare evasion on New Routemasters Early indications suggest fare evasion more than halved during trial of front-door-only...

With the Chartered Institute of Housing and National Housing Federation both calling for more than 1.5 million social homes to be built over the next 10 years, with at least 90,000 of these for social rent each year, one joint venture which is already delivering brand...

This week, Balfour Beatty, working on behalf of Network Rail, successfully completed the electrification of 77 kilometres of the Great Western Railway (GWR) line between Bristol and Cardiff; a significant contribution to Network Rail’s overall Greater West...

LGIM Real Assets (Legal & General) announces, on behalf of its LPI (Limited Price Inflation) Income Property Fund, that it has agreed to fund the development of a new high-quality student accommodation block which is pre-let to the University for the Creative Arts...

Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today announced the introduction of HxDR, a new cloud-based, digital reality visualisation platform. HxDR creates accurate digital representations of the real world through the seamless...

Supporting a partner when they decide to take on the great adventure that is starting a company can be difficult and extremely rewarding at the same time. Luckily for me, I can look at this situation from both sides of the fence because I have started a company with...

Network Rail has announced the award of 82 framework contracts to deliver design services across the country, worth an estimated £400m for Control Period 6 (2019-2024) and up to £640m including the options to extend the framework into Control Period 7 (2024-2029). The...

Leading public services provider, Amey, will be turning to a new augmented reality app to help fight ‘unflushables’. The app uses technology commonly used in video games, to show householders right before their eyes how flushing the wrong items would block their...

5km Cycleway between Greenwich and Woolwich will tackle danger along one of the area’s most dangerous roads Plans include new pedestrian crossings and segregated cycle lanes, with initial proposals for a complete overhaul of the Angerstein roundabout in development A...

Housing Secretary, the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, announced today that he has pledged new funding to be used to crack down on criminal landlords. In a press release issued this morning, the Housing Secretary said that more than 100 councils across England have been...

Project will guarantee the future of treasured community arts body Stour Space until 2168 Cultural hub narrowly avoided closure this year as its lease came to an end with uncertainty over whether an extension would be offered and at what cost Mixed-use scheme — The...

Amey has been contracted by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to deliver Facilities Management and project work at five United States Visiting Forces (USVF) locations across the UK.  The contract was officially handed over to Amey on 1st December and...

Benromach Distillery is preparing for future growth as work begins on the construction of two new warehouses for Scotch whisky maturation. The project brings together two of Moray’s best-known family-owned businesses. Robertson will deliver the £2.3m project for...

The replacement Castlebrae project has reached an important milestone as Contract Close was achieved this week Contract Close occurs when parties reach agreement on all the documentation required to progress with the main construction works. Although advance works...

This September’s letting fees ban was big news, but the changes to the buy-to-let property sector aren’t likely to come to an end any time soon.  The UK government appears to be pursuing a gradual legislative overhaul of the field, and it’s vital that landlords – both...

Ok so this one is for the girls, and it’s a tough one. It would be great if being pregnant was a walk in the park, but that’s not quite how reality works. I can understand why there was previously a time when women would sit at home cooking while pregnant while their...

Five-year plan means continued investment to encourage greater use of public transport, walking and cycling and significantly improving the environment and air quality Firm financial management keeps TfL on track to deliver an operating surplus by 2022/23 with net...

A £9.2m project that will bring modern affordable homes to families in Inverness has moved a step closer to completion as the first timber frames are installed.   The new community in Slackbuie includes 69 environmentally friendly houses and flats, with...

Balfour Beatty today announces the creation of a new leadership role - Chief Technology Officer - to support its growing focus on technology and innovation as a strategic imperative for the infrastructure and construction industry. The role will also support the...

Godwin Developments, the property arm of Godwin Group, has submitted planning for a development of 60 new BTR (build to rent) family homes on Watch House Lane in Bentley, Doncaster. Comprising a mix of two and three bedroom homes, the new development is set to be the...

AET looking to further extend its global footprint British company, AET Flexible Space, a pioneer of under floor air conditioning (UfAC) solutions is looking to extend its global footprint by identifying distributors with the same ethos and focus on quality and...

Joint venture CVU (Colas, VolkerHighways, AECOM) recently appointed VolkerHighways’ surfacing team to deliver resurfacing works at Parliament Square, Westminster, on behalf of Transport for London. Due to the extremely busy location, the team had to work closely with...

Investing in property has always been risky business, however, if done correctly, you can see returns on your property way above the figures you ever expected. The key is investing in low-cost properties in high demand areas, this cancels out most areas immediately...

The London studio of global architects Perkins and Will designs new office and laboratory accommodation for innovation and research Designs are part of The Oxford Science Park’s ambitious expansion plans Perkins and Will’s designs will transform Plot 16 into a...

A long-term Robertson team member has been recognised as ‘the face of construction’ in the North of Scotland by his industry peers. Raymond More - Business Development Director for Robertson Northern - was presented with an Industry Excellence award at this year’s...