Linear Living has secured approval for Manchester’s latest residential tower. The 251-home scheme has an appointed main contractor, although construction remains subject to detailed design and Gateway 2 approval.
Copenhagen’s metro company has opened procurement for the M5 programme. The first phase covers civil works and transport systems contracts.
Esh Group has reported record profit after disciplined contract selection. Turnover rose 17% as pre-tax profit increased to £15m.
Barhale will deliver a storm overflow scheme in Stockport’s Bramhall. The project includes a 1,000 cu m tank and MEICA works.
Middlewood Locks has secured backing for its next residential phase. The funding will support design and enabling works for 909 homes.
Eastleigh is seeking a contractor for major housing infrastructure works. The £100m One Horton Heath package covers 424 homes and enabling works.
Caddick has secured a £25m industrial contract in Greater Manchester. The Middleton scheme will deliver two units for Royal London Asset Management.
Construction leaders have urged ministers to protect infrastructure investment certainty. The sector says repeated funding resets weaken confidence, skills planning, and delivery capacity.
SSEN has selected four contractors for northern Scotland network upgrades. The five-year framework will support capacity, resilience, and electricity infrastructure delivery.
DIO is reviewing how military housing maintenance contracts are packaged. The £6.6bn programme could be split to widen competition and reduce delivery risk.