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Morgan Sindall's Construction’s Cardiff office is putting together a workplan to restart construction on Ysgol Llyn Derw. ISG had only begun work this summer on a £20m contract, a few weeks before going into administration. Morgan Sindall’s contract is for £22m. Ysgol Llyn Derw is a school for 150 pupils with additional learning needs (ALNs). It is being built osn land near Cosmeston Country Park and will be a second site to the nearby Ysgol Y Deri, which was the subject of a BBC documentary, A Special School. The two-storey building will integrate with the surrounding landscape, functioning as an extension of the school facilities. The exterior spaces will offer both teaching and study spaces as well as areas for sport, play and socialising and reflection. The design incorporates solar panels and a hybrid generator to power the site, green roofs and natural light and ventilation where possible. “We’re delighted that Morgan-Sindall has agreed to take on this project,” said Vale of Glamorgan Council leader Lis Burnett. Morgan Sindall Construction area director Rob Williams said it was “a real pleasure”. #construction #Morgansindall #ISG #BDPM #Constructionnews

The City of Brownwood is taking a significant step towards further revitalizing its downtown area with the selection of Freese and Nichols (FNI) to lead the design phase of key projects. FNI, responsible for the 2003 and 2024 Downtown Master Plans, will now translate the vision outlined in the latter into actionable plans for construction.

Benniman Construction Group Ltd has been appointed by Stoford Developments Ltd to build a 278,048 sq ft facility at Worcester Six Business Park. “The project, designed by UMC Architects, will deliver a new building for global manufacturer MiTek under the BREEAM Communities framework. Scheduled for completion in Q4 2025, it marks the first development at the park's southern extension. Benniman is proud to continue its long-standing work at Worcester Six, helping create sustainable, high-quality spaces.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5wc946T

Dundee shopping arcade to become student flats https://lnkd.in/ehqwfafz Plans have been made to convert a failing shopping centre in Scotland into student accommodation. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

🌍 Not Every Meeting Achieves the Initial Goal—But It Can Still Be Valuable 🏗️ This week, we met with a potential client whose vans, scaffolding, and cranes are a familiar sight across Scotland and the North of England. Having been involved in the construction of some of Manchester, Glasgow, and Leeds’ most iconic buildings, their work has helped shape the urban landscape for over 15 years. As their focus is on fitting and managing projects—using designs developed by external teams—they aren’t currently eligible for R&D relief or grants. However, through our discussions, we identified potential routes to complement their strategic inward investment. The client is now exploring the possibility of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to bring in engineering talent and grow their in-house design capabilities, potentially unlocking new opportunities with funding support to reduce financial risk. 🚀 Sometimes, the meeting doesn’t go as planned, but it opens up new possibilities for long-term growth. #Construction #Architecture #BusinessGrowth #ArchitecturalInnovation #StrategicInvestment #KTP #Glasgow #Manchester #Leeds #Scotland #NorthOfEngland

✍ #NewHomesInNewWays Case study highlight: family homes on a disused garage site in Lambeth. ❓ The challenge: London Borough of Lambeth had 39,000 households on the social housing waiting list. There is no ‘silver bullet’ to address the under-supply of housing – various incentives and initiatives are needed to stimulate the rapid growth and delivery of social housing. Developing brownfield presents an opportunity to help address this challenge. 🏚 The MMC solution: In this EDAROTH UK offered an innovative, end-to-end housing solution based on engineering expertise and human understanding to create a sustainable solution that will benefit not only future residents, but also the overall community. Housing manufactured offsite was used to unlock under-used land that was previously deemed unsuitable for development. Precision offsite manufacturing techniques were used to create four modern, spacious family homes. The design focused on reducing in-service carbon emissions by improving the thermal envelope and air tightness, embracing Passivhaus principles. Learning from this first scheme, all subsequent EDAROTH UK homes have been designed to achieve net zero carbon targets through a combination of a highly efficient thermal envelope, superior air tightness and the latest building services technologies. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dS5CiyX9 This case study is featured at the #NewHomesinNewWays exhibition at the Building Centre. To find out more about the exhibition: https://lnkd.in/dA3B_NGg

Great to see Daisy Cooper cutting the ribbon to open the new multi-million-pound sustainable Construction Centre at Oaklands College College. Daisy applauded the college’s efforts to train up students with the skills for the future. 
“We desperately need to have a construction workforce that is built for the next 10, 15 years, and I really hope that this opening will be at the heart of that.” The college is keen to partner with local businesses in the construction industry on placements for their T level students. Inspiring talks by Richard Tavener from RDT Architects, Neil Lock from Morgan Sindall Group plc and Oaklands students.

Milestone alert! Bradfield City Centre's First Building construction is now complete. Housing Stage 1 of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF). Bradfield's First Building will accelerate innovation across the manufacturing sector in Western Sydney and beyond. The AMRF will offer world-class support to help businesses grow faster, reduce risks, and compete globally. It will strengthen the manufacturing industry and create more high-value jobs. With sustainability at its core, the First Building features extensive use of low carbon natural materials and a cooling green roof. Designed with Country, the building draws its design cues from the surrounding natural waterways and the Cumberland Plains. What’s next? BDA has begun commissioning the building and installing advanced manufacturing equipment, with a scheduled opening in early 2025. Thank you to our project partners Hassell, Djinjama, Taylor | Australia and NSW Public Works for this incredible collaboration that sets the benchmark for the city. To learn more about the First Building, visit https://lnkd.in/gGFytVGH

🌟 Planning Beyond Policy: Greenbelt Approval Secured! 🌟 At Manor Architects, we don’t just navigate planning policy — we challenge it to deliver innovative solutions for our clients and communities. Our recent success with a greenbelt planning approval in Causeway Coast and Glens is proof of our commitment to thinking creatively and delivering results. Planning approvals like these don’t happen by chance. They require: ✅ Hard work ✅ Creative thinking ✅ A willingness to challenge the system We believe that sustainable development isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. Our work constantly redefines what sustainability means, both locally and regionally. By engaging with planners and councillors, we’ve demonstrated that common sense approaches — like adding housing to small developed groupings — can better meet housing needs, even if they don’t tick every policy box. Let us help turn your vision into reality. Manor Architects: Proven Planning Expertise. #ManorArchitects #PlanningPolicy #GreenbeltApproval #SustainableDevelopment

Over the last 18 months, ECF has been working with Bradford Council to develop a masterplan, including extensive public consultation and engagement. ECF will now work in partnership with the Council to progress a planning application. With: Muse | Legal & General | Avison Young │ UK | Cushman & Wakefield | West Yorkshire Combined Authority | re-form Landscape Architecture Ltd | 5plus architects #CityVillage #BFDCityVillage #ECF #EnglishCitiesFund #Bradford #WestYorkshire #BradfordDistrict #BradfordCouncil #Bradford2025 #BradfordCityofCulture #VisitBradford #BradfordCityVillage