London Construction Magazine

💷 £10 HGV Toll: Blackwall & Silvertown's Crushing Cost for London Construction & Logistics Companies! 🚧 The Silvertown Tunnel, opening on April 7, 2025, promises to revolutionise cross-river travel in East London. But for the region's bustling construction industry, the looming £10 per trip toll for HGV's raises a critical question: will the tunnel's benefits outweigh the added costs? #silvertowntunnel #blackwalltunnel #londontolls #constructionlondon #hgvcharges #vantolls #londondrivers #eastlondon #transportforlondon #ukinfrastructure full article here: https://lnkd.in/gHDV9X95

🚧 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 🚧 Swantest excels in materials testing, structural engineering support and on-site execution. Recently, they tackled corrosion issues at Industrial Chemicals Ltd in West Thurrock, using specialised techniques to ensure long-term integrity. At 63 New Bond Street, Swantest collaborated with The Erith Group on a complex pile strengthening project. Their bespoke temporary steel frame system, designed by Swanton Consulting Ltd, provided stable vertical support, facilitating safe demolition and reconstruction. Swantest's team ensured precise bolt torqueing and hydraulic jacking, exemplifying their commitment to precision and collaboration. "At Swantest, we understand that precision and collaboration are paramount in complex construction projects," states Mihai Chelmus, Operations Manager at Swantest. 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘: https://lnkd.in/eMWbwx2J #ukconstruction #infrastructure #engineering #civilengineering #projectmanagement #teamwork #qualityassurance #safetyfirst #supportservices #londonconstruction #ukbusiness #swantest

🚗 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 ✨ The UK is set to embark on one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects yet - the construction of the largest road tunnel in the country, following the government's approval of an £8.3 billion plan. Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Rt Hon Rachel Reeves Jim Dickson #lowerthamescrossing #riverthames #essex #kent https://lnkd.in/ejBNfXeQ

🚀 The Indigo Group, has appointed Matthew Bennett, Katie Hunston and Rhys Jenkins as Directors to spearhead its growth strategy. 💯 👏 The trio brings nearly 30 years of combined experience within the Indigo Group. Group CEO, Ian Cole-Wilkins, comments on the trio of key appointments, “Matthew, Katie and Rhys have all played a pivotal role in the success we have achieved to date, and the appointments re-affirm how much we trust them. As we move into this next phase of growth through 2025 and beyond, we’re well-positioned to build on our solid reputation and drive forward our ambitious expansion plans across the UK”. https://lnkd.in/eJRXX9id

📣 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵-𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 💯 Made in Britain - official Leah Benthin Sandrine Garnier Floreon MOWBRAY LEATHER GOODS LTD Jamie Gray 🌱 Sow Easy Lockabox® John Anthony Macauley Grimshaw Louise Price Phillip Kalli Wendy Hamilton #madeinbritain #britishmade #supportlocal #ukmanufacturing #britishcraftsmanship #shoplocaluk #madeinuk #buylocal #britishproducts #campaignlaunch

🏠 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗺: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚀 As the new year dawns, all indicators point to a dramatic shift in London’s housing landscape. After a dip in planning submissions in the past couple of years, 2024 not only sparked a rebound, it ignited a trend that experts believe will explode into full-scale transformation in 2025. Full article below. #ukconstruction #realestatedevelopment #housingmarkettrends #urbantransformation #londonproperty #studentaccommodation #colivingspaces #housingboom #propertyinvestment #buildtorent

🏟️ 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 ⚽ In a move set to redefine sports architecture, Manchester United Football Club has unveiled plans for a monumental £2bn, 100,000-seater stadium - poised to become the second-largest in Europe, only surpassed by Barcelona's Nou Camp. This futuristic masterpiece, designed by Foster + Partners, promises not only to transform Old Trafford but also to revolutionise the fan experience. Manchester United INEOS Foster + Partners

📈 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗾 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀 ✨ Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan MIPIM BusinessLDN Opportunity London John Mulqueen Kate Hart Shravan Joshi MBE Anton McGarvey Muyiwa Oki PRIBA Tom Bruce Ghislaine Halpenny Tarek Merlin Guy Nicholson Kat Hanna Laura Citron OBE Max Farrell Gus Wiseman Bev Craig Marina Milosev Noah Taiwo Maciej Fijalkowski Katherine Fleming Richard Crawford Melanie Leech Damian Wild Bella Peacock Dan Greenslade Andrea Ruckstuhl Jules Pipe Chris Hayward Claire Holland Dr Victoria Hills MRTPI FICE FRSA MCMI CMgr Harry Steele Jo Negrini Laura Jenkinson Joanna Averley Katie Stewart Derek Griffin Maja Nesdale Nitya Sonal

🥚 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗘𝗴𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 🎉 In an inspiring display of creativity and civic engagement, London is set to transform its urban landscape this Easter with the launch of The Big Egg Hunt 2025. In proud support of the charitable work of Elephant Family, in collaboration with CLARENCE COURT EGGS LIMITED, the capital will soon be adorned with over 100 magnificent, oversized eggs that promise to captivate both residents and visitors alike. London Construction Magazine is delighted to support this initiative that marries the dynamism of modern construction with the transformative power of public art. As urban developers and construction professionals continue to shape the city’s skyline, events such as The Big Egg Hunt 2025 remind us that even the built environment can serve as a canvas for creativity and community. Battersea Power Station Canary Wharf Group Saatchi Gallery Anya Hindmarch DBE LUAP Fortnum & Mason Philip Colbert Duncan Campbell The British Museum

🏠 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 🏗️ Keir Starmer Angela Rayner Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government #ukconstruction #getbritainbuilding #housingforall