http://www.cnplus.co.uk http://www.cnplus.co.uk http://www.cnplus.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.cnplus.co.uk http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/transport/superterminal-for-latest-superjumbo/5204527.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/transport/superterminal-for-latest-superjumbo/5204527.article Its conception may have been all in the mind, but the reality of Manchester Airport`s revamped Terminal 1 is a very concrete expression of top-flight design. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:17 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/transport/balfour-beatty-close-imminent-on-carlisle-development-route/5204526.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/transport/balfour-beatty-close-imminent-on-carlisle-development-route/5204526.article Balfour Beatty has this morning told shareholders that it expects to reach financial close on the much-delayed the £147 million Carlisle Northern Development Route project “shortly”. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:12 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/skanska/serco-consortium-wins-600m-prison-job/5204518.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/skanska/serco-consortium-wins-600m-prison-job/5204518.article A Skanska/Serco consortium has won contracts with a combined value of £600 million to build and operate two new prisons at Belmarsh West in London and Maghull in Liverpool. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:21 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/hot-topics/legal/legislation-could-enforce-use-of-local-labour/5204343.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/hot-topics/legal/legislation-could-enforce-use-of-local-labour/5204343.article Legislation forcing employers to take on as much local labour as possible could soon be introduced in Parliament. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:50 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/contractor-sought-for-60m-offices-development-in-rochdale/5204468.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/contractor-sought-for-60m-offices-development-in-rochdale/5204468.article Rochdale Borough Council is seeking a contractor for a £60 million municipal offices development in the Greater Manchester town.  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:40 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/funding-worries-for-reds-stadium/5204409.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/funding-worries-for-reds-stadium/5204409.article The construction of a new 20,000-seater stadium by the Salford City Reds has hit further financial trouble as chairman John Wilkinson conceded that a completion deadline of 2010 will be difficult to meet. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:17 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/researchers-develop-earthquake-cloak/5204265.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/researchers-develop-earthquake-cloak/5204265.article Joint research by scientists in the UK and France has uncovered a way to “hide” buildings from the destructive effects of earthquakes. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:14 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/morgan-sindall/hochtief-jv-reach-financial-close-on-187m-wigan-project/5204193.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/morgan-sindall/hochtief-jv-reach-financial-close-on-187m-wigan-project/5204193.article A Morgan Sindall Investments and Hochtief PPP Solutions UK 50:50 joint venture has reached financial close on a £187 million contract to deliver a public service hub for Wigan Council.  Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:23 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/tenders-to-be-invited-for-11m-university-leisure-facility/5203957.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/tenders-to-be-invited-for-11m-university-leisure-facility/5203957.article Contractors will be invited to bid on an £11 million leisure facility at the University of Central Lancashire now Drivers Jonas has been appointed as project manager. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:43 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/contractor-sought-for-liverpool-bsf-deal/5203830.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/contractor-sought-for-liverpool-bsf-deal/5203830.article Liverpool City Council is stepping up the hunt for a contractor to take on the second phase of its massive Building Schools for the Future project. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:56 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/rochdale-seeks-development-partners-for-250m-regeneration/5203714.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/rochdale-seeks-development-partners-for-250m-regeneration/5203714.article Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a developer to take on a £250 million contract for the regeneration of Rochdale town centre. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:27 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/vinci-wins-81m-car-park-job/5203713.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/vinci-wins-81m-car-park-job/5203713.article Vinci Construction UK has won an £8.1 million contract to build a five storey car park for Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:58 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/business/sig-warns-profits-will-be-at-the-bottom-end-of-market-expectations/5203702.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/business/sig-warns-profits-will-be-at-the-bottom-end-of-market-expectations/5203702.article Building materials group SIG says it expects profits for the year to December to be at the bottom end of market expectations, between £63 million and £99m. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:07 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/retail/sainsburys-raises-432m-for-expansion-plans/5203694.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/retail/sainsburys-raises-432m-for-expansion-plans/5203694.article Supermarket chain J Sainsbury has raised £432 million from share and bond issues for an accelerated expansion drive in the North of England, Scotland and Wales. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:05 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/transport/bidders-face-frustration-as-200m-manchester-road-job-is-delayed/5203530.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/transport/bidders-face-frustration-as-200m-manchester-road-job-is-delayed/5203530.article The procurement process for a £200m bypass near Manchester has been delayed after it emerged the project may have to go back out to public consultation. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:40 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/hot-topics/sustainability/asda-builds-breeam-excellent-liverpool-store/5203693.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/hot-topics/sustainability/asda-builds-breeam-excellent-liverpool-store/5203693.article Asda has built a BREEAM “Excellent” store in Bootle on Merseyside. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:29 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/three-wins-for-morrison/5203605.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/three-wins-for-morrison/5203605.article Social housing maintenance contractor Morrison has been appointed to a framework contract in Manchester and been named as preferred bidder on contracts in Bristol and Suffolk. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:27 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/work-to-resume-on-7m-birkenhead-health-project/5203554.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/work-to-resume-on-7m-birkenhead-health-project/5203554.article Liverpool-based Nobles Construction has stepped in to complete work on the Laird Street Medical Centre in Birkenhead after the job ground to a halt last month. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:12 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/transport/rail-operators-call-for-reopening-of-beeching-lines/5203449.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/transport/rail-operators-call-for-reopening-of-beeching-lines/5203449.article Train operators have proposed a £500 million expansion of the UK rail network, which would see the creation of 14 news lines and up to 40 new stations. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:19 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/transport/blackpools-100m-tram-upgrade-approved/5203398.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/transport/blackpools-100m-tram-upgrade-approved/5203398.article The £100 million upgrade of Blackpool’s 120 year old tramway has been approved and funding has been confirmed by transport minister Sadiq Khan. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:46 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/education/hochtief/laing-orourke-jv-confirmed-for-salford-and-wigan-bsf-job/5203207.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/education/hochtief/laing-orourke-jv-confirmed-for-salford-and-wigan-bsf-job/5203207.article Partnerships for Schools chief Tim Byles has hailed the signing of the £400 million Salford and Wigan Building Schools for the Future contract. Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:34 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/funding-secured-for-47m-office-scheme-in-liverpool/5203183.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/funding-secured-for-47m-office-scheme-in-liverpool/5203183.article Construction is set to start on Liverpool’s £47 million Mann Island office scheme after funding was secured this week. Tue, 9 Jun 2009 09:15 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/isg-wins-19m-manchester-college-fit-out/5203151.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/isg-wins-19m-manchester-college-fit-out/5203151.article Interior Services Group has won a £1.9 million contract with the Manchester College to create a new beauty therapy training facility and spa at Moston Campus. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:53 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/contractors-wanted-for-44m-st-helens-redevelopment/5203131.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/contractors-wanted-for-44m-st-helens-redevelopment/5203131.article Property developer Langtree is seeking contractors for a development worth a total of £44 million and includes the construction of a new stadium for St. Helens’ rugby league team. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:18 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/tenders-invited-for-750m-north-west-framework/5202928.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/contracts/tenders-invited-for-750m-north-west-framework/5202928.article Tenders are being invited by Manchester City Council, trading as North West Construction Hub, for a four year framework contract worth between £250 million and £750 million. Wed, 3 Jun 2009 15:23 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/business/british-arm-of-pierse-group-to-be-wound-up/5202826.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/business/british-arm-of-pierse-group-to-be-wound-up/5202826.article The British arm of Irish construction firm Pierse Group has gone into administration and is in the process of being wound up. Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:04 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/capita-symonds-secures-39m-dcsf-funds/5202822.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/capita-symonds-secures-39m-dcsf-funds/5202822.article Capita Symonds has secured £3.9 million of funding for a new diploma centre within the £30 million Orford Park Project on behalf of Warrington Borough Council. Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:48 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/health/northern-contractor-wanted-for-procure21-assault/5202729.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/health/northern-contractor-wanted-for-procure21-assault/5202729.article Abingdon-based contractor Leadbitter is seeking a northern partner to help it win a spot on the forthcoming ProCure21+ framework. Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:11 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/sanderson-watts-appoints-new-director/5202657.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/regional-news/north-west/sanderson-watts-appoints-new-director/5202657.article Wigan-based civil and structural engineering firm Sanderson Watts Associates has appointed Eddie Webb as director of engineering.  Thu, 28 May 2009 12:09 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/technical/plant/speedy-hire-to-raise-100m-through-a-rights-issue/5202637.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/technical/plant/speedy-hire-to-raise-100m-through-a-rights-issue/5202637.article Speedy Hire aims to raise £100 million through a full rights issue, the firm announced today. Thu, 28 May 2009 09:37 GMT