Former Kier director to run Royal Bam civils

Royal Bam has appointed John Wilkinson as new chief operating officer for civil engineering. The Dutch multinational parent company of Bam Construct and Bam Nuttall announced that the former Kier executive director of services and Laing O’Rourke managing director of UK services will take up…

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Planning secured for 1,550-home Swindon development

Capital Land Property Group has been granted planning permission for a new 1,550-home development in Swindon, Wiltshire, in an area of regeneration known as the New Eastern Villages. The scheme will see the creation of a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes as well…

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Construction Industry Safety Coalition Issues Updated COVID-19 Resource Guide for Contractors

Five months after the initial nationwide shutdowns and we’re still, unfortunately, in the middle of the Coronavirus Pandemic. What we know about the virus differs greatly since day 1 and continues to evolve over time, so it’s important to continually recalibrate your efforts to keep your employees and your jobsite safe and healthy.