Planning, Tenders & Contracts Awarded
Yorkshire Water has awarded an £11m bundle of Phosphorous-removal (P-removal) works to BarhaleEnpure Joint Venture at five sites around Barnsley, South Yorkshire. BarhaleEnpure brings together two of the UK’s leading infrastructure, and non-infrastructure specialists. The joint venture will carry out the P-removal upgrade work as part of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), under Yorkshire Water’s AMP7 …
The construction firm navigates industry challenges as it grapples with work shortages. Henry Boot Construction, a prominent name in the construction sector, currently finds itself navigating a tough terrain as it encounters difficulties in securing new projects. Several noteworthy points underscore the company’s present situation: Scarce Work Opportunities: Henry Boot Construction is grappling with the …
A dynamic approach to housing maintenance in Scotland takes shape, promising improved efficiency and quality. A groundbreaking framework for housing maintenance in Scotland is poised to redefine the industry’s standards, offering a dynamic approach that prioritizes efficiency and quality. In a strategic move to revolutionize housing maintenance across Scotland, a pioneering framework has been unveiled, …
Structural steel specialist celebrates remarkable growth with a 30% revenue increase and unprecedented margins. Billington Holdings, the structural steel contractor, has marked an exceptional first half of the year, recording a record-breaking performance with a 30% surge in revenue and a remarkable boost in profit margins. For the six months ending on June 30, 2023, …
A transformative mixed-use development promises a sustainable and vibrant future for St Helens Vinci Building has emerged as the primary contractor entrusted with overseeing the initial phase of a comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment spanning 24 acres within the heart of St Helens town centre. Under Vinci’s guidance, the ambitious project will witness the construction of a …
Stepnell, a Bristol-based construction partner, has reported a significant milestone, with profits exceeding £1 million in the 2022/23 financial year. Despite the prevailing challenges within the construction sector, Stepnell’s strategic approach to continual improvement has enabled this remarkable achievement. The firm’s 2022/23 financial results revealed that they had already secured 80% of their planned revenue …
Barhale JV has signed off on a £18m project to upgrade the Dewsbury Sewage Works in Yorkshire. The work is part of Yorkshire Water’s £500m investment in phosphorous removal and will help to improve the quality of the region’s rivers and streams. The project will involve the replacement of several of the existing primary settlement …
Project to improve wastewater quality and protect wildlife Costain has been awarded an £80m contract by Severn Trent Water to carry out environmental upgrades at 16 sites across the region. The work will be delivered over the next four years and will involve a range of projects, including: Removing phosphorus from wastewater as part of …
Contractor Takes £6.8m Hit Following Britishvolt Collapse NG Bailey, one of the UK’s largest engineering and construction firms, has posted a £25m pre-tax loss for the year ending 3 March 2023, down from a £3m pre-tax profit the prior year. The group attributed the losses to a number of factors, including unprecedented inflationary pressures, delays, …
New Loch Ness Water Treatment Works Opens, Providing World-Class Drinking Water to Highland Communities Invermoriston, Scotland | September 18, 2023 – A new water treatment works at Invermoriston on the banks of Loch Ness has officially opened, providing world-class drinking water to Highland communities. The new facility, which replaces two smaller plants, is capable of …