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Cambridge Halls at Manchester Metropolitan University will accommodate up to 2,302 students by 2030.
Major Projects

Graham to redevelop Manchester Metropolitan University student blocks

16 February 2026 GeoCon News 0
Northern Ireland’s Graham Construction has been named as the contractor that will deliver the redevelopment of Cambridge Halls student accommodation at Manchester Metropolitan University. The long-term partnership will create 2,302 new student bedrooms as part […]
The new extension to the London Cancer Hub will include additional laboratory and research facilities.
Major Projects

Plans for £1bn expansion of London Cancer Hub approved

5 February 2026 GeoCon News 0
Plans for a £1 billion expansion of the London Cancer Hub, led by Aviva Capital Partners and development manager Socius, have received consent from Sutton Council. The approved scheme will deliver around 1 million sq […]
Aerial view of Wylfa nuclear power station site.
Major Projects

Mott MacDonald and WSP win £25M environmental services and permitting contract for Wylfa SMR

5 February 2026 GeoCon News 0
Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) has appointed management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald and professional services firm WSP to provide specialist environmental services and permitting support for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme at […]
The Palace of Westminster, which houses the UK Parliament, is in need of substantial repair.
Major Projects

First stage of Palace of Westminster restoration and renewal capped at £3 billion

5 February 2026 GeoCon News 0
Parliament’s Restoration and Renewal Client Board has published its report ‘Delivering restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster: the costed proposals’ The report marks significant progress towards securing the future of the home of […]
Anglian Water is looking to place framework contacts for water and water-recycling projects worth up to 1.5bn.
Major Projects

Anglian Water looks to source major project frameworks worth £1.5bn

4 February 2026 GeoCon News 0
Anglian Water has issued a tender notice for a Major Projects Framework, a contract worth up to £1.5 billion of investment to deliver environmental protection and improvements.  The first projects under this framework agreement will […]
Tara Street station on the new Dublin MetroLink network.
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£7.9bn design and build civils contracts announced for Dublin MetroLink  

4 February 2026 GeoCon News 0
On behalf of the MetroLink programme, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) , has commenced the process of selecting prospective bidders to tender for the major civil infrastructure packages for the M401 and M402 contracts. These contracts […]
Almost a million square feet of development will include research facilities, office accommodation, affordable homes for key workers and new green spaces for the local community.
Major Projects

Plans for ambitious new development in London’s Whitechapel

28 January 2026 GeoCon News 0
Plans for a major new integrated healthcare and research campus for Whitechapel have been revealed in a planning application submitted to Tower Hamlets borough council by the landowners, the global real estate management firm BGO, […]
Tunnel-boring machine 'Madeleine' has commenced its 4.5-mile journey from Old Oak Common to Euston station.
Major Projects

HS2 commences boring tunnel to Euston

27 January 2026 GeoCon News 0
HS2 has started its advance into the heart of London as the first of two giant machines begun work on the Euston Tunnel. In a crucial moment for the high-speed rail project, the Rail Minister, […]
GriffinLink will connect British and German offshore wind and could be operational by the late 2030s.
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National Grid and TenneT Germany to build GriffinLink, a multi-purpose interconnector  between UK and Germany

26 January 2026 GeoCon News 0
National Grid has announced that it will partner with TenneT Germany to develop GriffinLink, a new multi-purpose interconnector (MPI) to connect British and German offshore wind to both countries. The move marks a step towards […]
Aerial view of HS2's Chiltern tunnel south portal (December 2025).
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HS2 completes civil-engineering works on longest tunnel

24 January 2026 GeoCon News 0
Construction works on the Chiltern tunnel – HS2’s longest – have been completed, marking an important civil engineering milestone for the new high-speed railway. The completion of two of the line’s Chiltern tunnel vent shafts, […]

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  • MGF's new facility will be located close to its current HQ near Wigan.
  • The new UrbanCore strategic partnership should make the delivery of complex urban construction projects simpler and safer.
  • Hyperion will manufacture 3D-printed concrete sleepers at its Forge I manufacturing facility near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.
  • JCB is stepping up efforts to improve the security and emissions visibility of its Stage V generator range.
  • Bauer Technologies is supporting the Belfast Harbour D3 Berth Development.
  • Vinci Energies has acquired telecoms infrastructure services provider Novo Technologies.
  • Andrew Waghorn has joined Keller UK as foundations director.
  • The UK Concrete Show's Charlotte Shacklock presents the New Product Award to Volumech's general manager Steve Cartwright.

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    Beyond the File: How Data-Driven Workflows Are Changing Engineering Delivery
    25 February 2026 0
  • Autonomous Equipment Is Here. Construction’s Information Handoffs Aren’t Ready.
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LATEST NEWS

  • Mammals to be monitored under the EirGrid programme include harbour porpoises.
    Fugro to monitor activity of marine mammals in support of Ireland’s offshore windfarm programme
    1 June 2026 0
  • MGF's new facility will be located close to its current HQ near Wigan.
    MGF to invest in major new manufacturing facility
    28 May 2026 0
  • The new UrbanCore strategic partnership should make the delivery of complex urban construction projects simpler and safer.
    UrbanCore strategic partnership launched by Bachy Soletanche and Kilnbridge
    15 May 2026 0
  • Hyperion will manufacture 3D-printed concrete sleepers at its Forge I manufacturing facility near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.
    Teesside carbon capture project to use 3D printed concrete
    23 April 2026 0
  • JCB is stepping up efforts to improve the security and emissions visibility of its Stage V generator range.
    JCB backs identification and emissions checks for diesel generators
    23 April 2026 0
  • Bauer Technologies is supporting the Belfast Harbour D3 Berth Development.
    Bauer Technologies provides support for Belfast Harbour deepwater terminal development
    23 April 2026 0
  • Vinci Energies has acquired telecoms infrastructure services provider Novo Technologies.
    Novo Technologies acquired by Vinci Energies
    16 April 2026 0
  • Andrew Waghorn has joined Keller UK as foundations director.
    Andy Waghorn moves to Keller UK
    16 April 2026 0

  • The UK Concrete Show's Charlotte Shacklock presents the New Product Award to Volumech's general manager Steve Cartwright.
    Volumech’s Accu-Pour wins new product award at the 2026 UK Concrete Show
    16 April 2026 0
  • Funding from DRIVE35 will allow GEL to expand lithium production at United Downs.
    Geothermal Engineering Limited wins backing for lithium extraction in Cornwall
    15 April 2026 0
  • The board of Van Elle has accepted an offer from Strabag UK.
    Van Elle to be bought by Strabag UK
    10 April 2026 0
  • Michael Speakman, former CEO of Keller Group, passed away on 3 April 2026.
    Michael Speakman RIP
    10 April 2026 0
  • Ecopia’s online data portal allows users to browse off-the-shelf datasets, download free samples, and make purchases.
    Launch of new platform for high-precision geospatial data downloads
    9 April 2026 0
  • ECS Engineering Services, a major part of the Engineering Solutions Group, will now sit under NG Bailey.
    Engineering Solutions Group acquired by NG Bailey
    1 April 2026 0
  • Bespoke attachments, such as this one for moving heavy pipe segments, can make materials handling quicker, simpler and safer.
    Bespoke solutions to materials-handling challenges
    1 April 2026 0
  • Hyperion Robotics has chosen Flixborough, near Scunthorpe, as the site of Force 1, its first UK factory.
    Hyperion Robotics chooses Scunthorpe for its first UK factory
    25 March 2026 0

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