Manchester Airport, together with lead contractor Mace, has started construction on the next major phase of its £1.3 billion Transformation Programme. This second and final phase of the Transformation Programme project will see the construction of a new pier to connect to Terminal 2. More than … [Read more...]
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TfGM awards Seddon maintenance contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded the contract for reactive maintenance and refurbishment workers across the city-region to Seddon Construction. Seddon, which recently completed the £25 million redevelopment of Stockport College, will carry out important maintenance works for … [Read more...]
Construction sector monitor finds strong growth in development of new office schemes
The total value of new office schemes granted planning permission doubled on the previous year in the first three months of 2023, construction sector monitor Glenigan has revealed. Rising numbers of approved schemes, totalling £3.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, has also seen construction … [Read more...]
Progress on Stockport Interchange hits latest milestone
The main structure of the residential component of the ongoing development of Stockport Interchange has been completed as work continues to progress on the site. The 14-storey building will house 196 high-quality apartments and sit alongside a new transport interchange and town centre park at the … [Read more...]
Stockport MDC secures the English Cities Fund as partner in £250m transformation
Stockport Mayoral Development (MDC) has today announced The English Cities Fund (ECF) as its preferred long-term joint venture partner to develop an eight-acre site, known as Stockport 8, in Stockport town centre. Stockport MDC and ECF will invest over £250million to transform the town … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to Leeds rail upgrade set to bring multi-billion pound benefits
The rail upgrade programme to improve Transpennine connections from Greater Manchester to Leeds and York has announced its strategy to bring billions of pounds in economic, social and environmental benefits to the region. The Transpennine Route Upgrade on the railway between Manchester, Leeds and … [Read more...]
New ambulance station planned for underused Hazel Grove Park & Ride
Stockport Council have submitted plans to build a new ambulance station on the site of the current Park & Ride bus terminus in Hazel Grove. The site, off the junction of Buxton Road (A6) and Macclesfield Road, currently comprises a 1.4 hectare car park and bus station, operated by bus … [Read more...]
Low-carbon construction projects gets £1.5 billion boost
Government investment from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and Home Upgrade Grant scheme is seeing more than £1.5 billion of construction work go ahead to install low-carbon measures on properties across England. The two schemes will see social landlords and charities secure investment … [Read more...]
Stockport utilities contractor makes Southern acquisition
Stockport utilities contractor, OCU Group, has announced the acquisition of Southern rival, Northavon Group, pending regulatory clearance. Northavon provides a range of services to water companies in Southern England and Wales, including South West Water, Thames Water, Wessex Water and D?r Cymru. … [Read more...]
Stockport tradespeople invited to skills event to prepare for Green Revolution
Stockport tradespeople are invited to take their business to the next level and train to provide net zero products and services at a Green Skills event. Roofers, electricians, and plumbers, join EnterprisingYou and Green Economy at the Green Skills Academy for the chance to access support to … [Read more...]
Washrooms contractor appointed on town centre regeneration schemes
Inscape Interiors has been appointed to install the washrooms on two major regeneration projects in Stockport town centre. The Chorley-based company has been appointed by main contractor Willmott Dixon to deliver facilities at the new transport interchange and high-rise build-to-rent apartment … [Read more...]
SEND school proposed for part of Hazel Grove High School site
Plans have been submitted to Stockport Council for the construction of a 12,900 sq ft specialist SEND school on part of the Hazel Grove High School site. The school, if built, would provide specialised facilities for around 80 students with more complex educational needs or disabilities. The site … [Read more...]
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