Contracts
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Ten contractors have been matched with major hospital rebuild schemes. The first £14bn wave of the New Hospital Programme prioritises RAAC-affected estates, with standardised Hospital 2.0 designs now moving from procurement structure into delivery planning.
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Southern Gas Networks has named contractors for major utility works. The five-year framework covers mains replacement, diversions, reinforcement, connections, disconnections, and reinstatement across southern England.
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Bachy Soletanche and Kilnbridge have launched the UrbanCore partnership offer. The model integrates demolition, foundations, basements, concrete, and steel for complex urban schemes.
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HS2’s latest reset has formally pushed costs beyond £100bn again. The revised programme pushes first services into the late 2030s and full completion into the early 2040s.
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Morrisroe’s order book has climbed after major project wins nationally. Villa Park and Battersea Power Station packages point to stronger specialist contractor demand and more selective workload management.
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Zive Capital has secured consent for Norwich’s Victoria Gardens development. The £80m build-to-rent scheme will turn a former office site into 432 homes and public realm.
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Egis has appointed Shakir Khaja to lead aviation growth regionally. The role covers Europe and Africa, with a strategic focus on UK and Irish airport programmes.
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Legendre UK will deliver 50 Stratton Street’s Mayfair redevelopment programme. The £70m scheme combines all-electric services, CLT floors, lightweight steel, and high-end office repositioning.
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Dalkia has taken the GOSH cancer centre MEP package forward. The appointment puts specialist building services at the centre of a £300m live healthcare construction programme in London.
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Caddick Civil Engineering has appointed Lee Brown as Construction Director in the North East, strengthening its Durham-based leadership team as the business looks to expand workload, client relationships, project delivery, and regional supply chain capacity.