Vinci/SRM hospital project paused as costs spike

Health chiefs have halted work on a key project to improve a south Midlands hospital after costs spiralled and the programme slipped. Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust paused its Rockingham Wing extension as it emerged that it would take longer and require more funding… The post Vinci/SRM hospital project paused as costs spike appeared first on Construction News.

Mainmark helps complete Godstone sinkhole repairs

Mainmark has helped complete an 18 month repair programme in Godstone for Surrey County Council, after a 20m long sinkhole opened, and subsequently revealed extensive mine works below the village.

Kier lands £65m Manchester Airport station upgrade

Network Rail has awarded Kier a £65m contract to upgrade Manchester Airport station as part of a £115m investment programme led by Network Rail. The contractor will deliver platform extensions, track remodelling and signalling upgrades between late 2026 and 2028. Data provider Glenigan values the… The post Kier lands £65m Manchester Airport station upgrade appeared first on Construction News.

Coventry schools expansion framework 2027-31

The Architects’ Journal Coventry schools expansion framework 2027-31 Coventry City Council has launched a new £5 million framework supporting its school expansion programme and wider capital projects [Deadline: 16 November 2026] The post Coventry schools expansion framework 2027-31 appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

In pictures: TRU 16-day programme of work completed in Huddersfield

Major upgrade works on the Transpennine route around Huddersfield have moved the rail modernisation programme a step closer to delivering more frequent and more reliable services across the North of England. The post In pictures: TRU 16-day programme of work completed in Huddersfield appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

NEC 4 and the Unaccepted Programme

A guidance note published by DGA covering the commonly encountered problem where there is no 'Accepted Programme' under NEC 4 contract terms. Note in particular the useful practice recommendations towards the end of the article.

The Future of Building: Modern Methods of Construction

A Gardiner & Theobald led White Paper published Q1 2023 covering what you need to know about Modern Methods of Construction

CN - Finally, a playbook to reverse low productivity, 022023

This article in Construction News advocates the guidance and use of 'The private section construction playbook' (a copy of which is attached below). The recommended approaches in preparing and managing our projects to achieve imporved productivity are highlighted

Metroun - NEC vs FIDIC, Similarities and Differences, 13042022

Two of the most commonly used international construction contracts are NEC and FIDIC. In this video Metroun compare the two using a report conducted by the NEC; “A comparison of NEC and FIDIC"

Metroun - What Is Critical Path Analysis, 09032022

This video explains what Critical Path Analysis is, what steps you should take to produce a CPA diagram and also the advantages and disadvantages of the project management technique

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How can I ensure that short range programme dates for my sections / packages are met on a project?

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