The results were due to be published by today but have now been pushed back until March to give new auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP more time to go through the books.

In January Inland increased predictions of pre-tax losses for the year to 30 September 2022 to £91m.

That was up on the previous estimate last September of £37.1m as Inland launched a strategic review of the business led by financial advisors Lazard & Co.

Losses soared again including provisions at the contract

The results were due to be published by today but have now been pushed back until March to give new auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP more time to go through the books.

In January Inland increased predictions of pre-tax losses for the year to 30 September 2022 to £91m.

That was up on the previous estimate last September of £37.1m as Inland launched a strategic review of the business led by financial advisors Lazard & Co.

Losses soared again including provisions at the contract income division which delivers partnership housing rising from £15.4m to £28.8m following a further review of all remaining construction projects.

The losses were blamed on “unforeseen costs, cost inflation and extended construction periods” while rising build costs also added to the woes in the house building division where sales and prices were down.

An extra 150 extra staff have been taken on at Thames Water’s capital delivery team to raise its capability to deliver complex engineering projects at pace.

Its fast-tracked programme will see significant upgrades to wastewater treatment plants and sewerage networks to reduce storm discharges and pollution incidents.

The spending splurge will help Thames Water to reduce the total annual duration of discharges by 50% by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline. This commitment includes an

An extra 150 extra staff have been taken on at Thames Water’s capital delivery team to raise its capability to deliver complex engineering projects at pace.

Its fast-tracked programme will see significant upgrades to wastewater treatment plants and sewerage networks to reduce storm discharges and pollution incidents.

The spending splurge will help Thames Water to reduce the total annual duration of discharges by 50% by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline. This commitment includes an 80% reduction in discharges in particularly sensitive catchments.

Over the next two years, starting in April, the water company will pump £1.12bn into sewage treatment plant expansion, including £650m on enhancing and upgrading over 135 existing sites to improve resilience and provide additional capacity.

During this period, Thames Water will also spend a further £470m on the wider sewer network.

The £1.6bn spending bonanza sets a new record for investment for a UK water utility and represents a more than twofold increase in Thames Water’s spending on its sewage treatment plants and wider sewer network, compared to the previous two years.

This investment will include allocations for essential maintenance works, such as repairing existing infrastructure, improving treatment standards and increasing capacity at sewage treatment works.

Sarah Bentley, chief executive of Thames Water, said: “The discharge of untreated sewage is unacceptable, and we are committed to tackling this problem.

“We are investing record sums in upgrading our sewer systems and treatment works and are striving every day to reduce the discharge of untreated sewage into our rivers.

“However, there are no quick fixes. Population growth will increase the strain on our sewage network and treatment centres. And because of climate change, the south east of England is experiencing heavier downpours, which can overwhelm some sewage treatment works. The scale of the challenge demands urgent and systemic reform with a shared undertaking from all stakeholders.”

The “reactor pressure vessel” will create the heat needed to make steam for the world’s largest turbines and is just 13-metres long weighing 500-tonnes,

It is the first of two nuclear reactors which will be installed at Hinkley Point C and each reactor will help provide enough low carbon electricity for 3 million homes.

The reactor made by Framatome comes from the same factory which made the last nuclear reactor for a British power station at Sizewell B in Suffolk. It became operational

The “reactor pressure vessel” will create the heat needed to make steam for the world’s largest turbines and is just 13-metres long weighing 500-tonnes,

It is the first of two nuclear reactors which will be installed at Hinkley Point C and each reactor will help provide enough low carbon electricity for 3 million homes.

The reactor made by Framatome comes from the same factory which made the last nuclear reactor for a British power station at Sizewell B in Suffolk. It became operational in 1995.

The reactor first arrived in Britain at Avonmouth Docks in Bristol before being transported by barge to Combwich Wharf on the River Parrett in Somerset. The final journey was a five hour trip for four miles by a transporter to its permanent home on the construction site.

It will be installed in the reactor building after the dome is lifted into place. More than 8,000 workers are currently on site daily on the project where the BYLOR JV of Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke is main contractor.

The firm has submitted a hybrid planning application for the WestonM6 scheme. It is seeking detailed approval for the first phase, which will include three logistics and warehousing buildings totalling approximately 750,000 sq ft.

Approval is also being sought to bring forward landscaping including a 3km active walking trail and a wildlife ‘pocket’ park.

Spread out across 64 acres, the scheme will create up to 165 jobs during the construction phase and generate an additional £3.4m

The firm has submitted a hybrid planning application for the WestonM6 scheme. It is seeking detailed approval for the first phase, which will include three logistics and warehousing buildings totalling approximately 750,000 sq ft.

Approval is also being sought to bring forward landscaping including a 3km active walking trail and a wildlife ‘pocket’ park.

Spread out across 64 acres, the scheme will create up to 165 jobs during the construction phase and generate an additional £3.4m in business rates.

Alan McBride, projects director at Muse, said: “At WestonM6, we’ve worked hard to design a sustainable place that complements the existing neighbourhood being created, unlocks vast areas of greenery, to promote a healthy lifestyle, but importantly attracts significant inward investment and meets the demand for new jobs in the town.

WestonM6 is being brought forward by Muse in partnership with landowners, The Witter Trust and the Co-Operative.

Located on the bank of River Aire, over half of the 5.1-acre site will be allocated for public open space including a new riverside park.

The homes will be set across five brick-clad buildings which complement the existing riverside.

Designed by Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher, the development will include more than 10,000 sq ft of amenity space including a residents’ lounge, a co-working hub and gym, 3,800 sq ft of commercial space and 6,000 sq ft of private external terraces.

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Located on the bank of River Aire, over half of the 5.1-acre site will be allocated for public open space including a new riverside park.

The homes will be set across five brick-clad buildings which complement the existing riverside.

Designed by Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher, the development will include more than 10,000 sq ft of amenity space including a residents’ lounge, a co-working hub and gym, 3,800 sq ft of commercial space and 6,000 sq ft of private external terraces.

Daniel Roberts, Senior Development Manager at Glenbrook, said: “We identified this prominent former brownfield site as having huge potential and achieving planning will enable us to deliver a highly sustainable scheme which will act as a catalyst for the wider regeneration of Kirkstall Road.

“With planning now secured, we will be looking to commence work on site later this year.”The project team includes Avison Young (planning) Curtins, Abacus Cost Management, Crookes Walker Consulting and GIA.

The AIM-listed labour agency reported revenue of nearly £50m last year driven by work ramping up on its key contract, the northern sections of HS2 Phase 1, where Hercules is engaged by the Balfour Beatty Vinci joint venture.

Brusk Korkmaz, chief executive officer of Hercules, said: “Turnover growth has been in the region of 50% per annum for two years now, and we believe a third year of similar growth lies ahead.

“This is because we are well positioned to benefit from the buoyant

The AIM-listed labour agency reported revenue of nearly £50m last year driven by work ramping up on its key contract, the northern sections of HS2 Phase 1, where Hercules is engaged by the Balfour Beatty Vinci joint venture.

Brusk Korkmaz, chief executive officer of Hercules, said: “Turnover growth has been in the region of 50% per annum for two years now, and we believe a third year of similar growth lies ahead.

“This is because we are well positioned to benefit from the buoyant conditions in the infrastructure sector and trading at the start of 2023 has commenced positively.”

He added that Hercules had recently introduced two new income streams in the Labour Supply business, through supply of security personnel, and white-collar placements.

“Both have received their first contracts and are progressing well,” said Korkmaz.

“With a strong 2023 pipeline in place, these funds will support further organic growth in our Labour Supply division, which represented over 67% of our revenue in 2022.”

Premier Miton Group, a substantial shareholder has subscribed for 355,555 shares in the 3,777,778 placing at 45p a share, expected to complete at the end of this week.

The Fire Safety (FS2) framework is now open for registrations of interest until summer 2023.

It includes provision for new or replacement passive and active fire protection measures for existing and new domestic and non-domestic buildings, as well as consultancy and cladding.

Dean Fazackerley, Head of Technical Procurement at LHC, said: “Fire safety has never been higher on the agenda with post-Grenfell regulations recently coming into force. It’s more important than ever for local

The Fire Safety (FS2) framework is now open for registrations of interest until summer 2023.

It includes provision for new or replacement passive and active fire protection measures for existing and new domestic and non-domestic buildings, as well as consultancy and cladding.

Dean Fazackerley, Head of Technical Procurement at LHC, said: “Fire safety has never been higher on the agenda with post-Grenfell regulations recently coming into force. It’s more important than ever for local authorities and social housing providers to carefully consider the preparedness of buildings in the event of a fire.

“We developed the FS2 framework in collaboration with the marketplace to provide more opportunities to work with a wider variety of suppliers, especially SMEs. Our public sector clients told us they want more availability of regional suppliers – and FS2 directly answers that demand.

“It’s also important we provide a comprehensive range of fire safety services for the public sector to access, especially as many fire safety suppliers offer both passive and active services from detection to spread prevention. It was a logical step to include both under one framework, because these work hand in hand in buildings to prevent, detect, alert, and even suppress a fire that has already started.”

FS2 features a range of fire-related services including: fire safety consultancy; fire risk assessments; fire safety inspections; passive fire protection installation, servicing, and maintenance; fire alarm installation testing, servicing, and maintenance; fire suppression system installation, servicing, and maintenance; waking watch services; and cladding remediation and replacement.

It will also include provision to replace, repair and maintain fire doors, shutters and associated equipment, install signage to meet the building’s fire strategy, and maintain and install carbon monoxide, heat and smoke detectors. Suppliers can also act as principal contractor for active fire protection and passive prevention.

To find out more about FS2, register interest, and register for the pre-tender engagement webinar being hosted by LHC on 7 March, click here .

The Outer West Leisure Centre, procured through Pagabo’s Major Works Framework, will include a 25m eight-lane swimming pool, a learner pool, a library, fitness studios, a café and a modern gym.

It will replace the former West Denton Pool and existing All Saints Sports Centre and is being funded with £20m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

The Outer West Leisure Centre, procured through Pagabo’s Major Works Framework, will include a 25m eight-lane swimming pool, a learner pool, a library, fitness studios, a café and a modern gym.

It will replace the former West Denton Pool and existing All Saints Sports Centre and is being funded with £20m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

The client design team includes architect Faulkner Brown supported by Cundall Johnston and Partners acting as both M&E and structural consultants.

Nick Corrigan, director for Willmott Dixon in the North said: “This is our first project in partnership with Newcastle City Council and we are proud to be playing our part in delivering a project that will create a vibrant and innovative community hub that expands local leisure facilities.”

Willmott Dixon aims to develop local skills and education in addition to planned visits from local schools and the creation of 100 apprenticeship hours.

It will also run two Building Lives Academy programmes for young people, aged 16-25, no longer in the education system and currently not working or being trained for work.

Oxford City Council is working with the community to develop the detailed designs for the new community centre, which will be energy efficient and adaptable to support a wider range of community uses.

The submission of the planning application is a big step forward. However, given the huge rises in construction costs there are still financial challenges to resolve to bring the scheme forward. Catalyst will continue to work through these while the planning application is being considered.

Oxford City Council is working with the community to develop the detailed designs for the new community centre, which will be energy efficient and adaptable to support a wider range of community uses.

The submission of the planning application is a big step forward. However, given the huge rises in construction costs there are still financial challenges to resolve to bring the scheme forward. Catalyst will continue to work through these while the planning application is being considered.

Catalyst and Oxford City Council aim to start work on the first phase of the development late this year. Consultation on future phases of the development is likely to take place in 2024.

It wants to fast-track major infrastructure projects such as new transport links, offshore wind farms and waste water management facilities.

Between 2012 and 2021 the time it took for projects to go through the Development Consent Orders (DCO) process has risen from 2.6 to 4.2 years.

Work will start identifying the projects from Spring with the aim of announcing the projects in September.

Under the plans for a new fast track route

It wants to fast-track major infrastructure projects such as new transport links, offshore wind farms and waste water management facilities.

Between 2012 and 2021 the time it took for projects to go through the Development Consent Orders (DCO) process has risen from 2.6 to 4.2 years.

Work will start identifying the projects from Spring with the aim of announcing the projects in September.

Under the plans for a new fast track route planning route, the Secretary of the State will have new powers to decide whether to put shorter deadlines in place to examine certain projects.

Other measures to speed up planning will include community engagement and making environmental protections more effective.

This will also see more project detail needed at the pre-planning stage alongside shorter time frames for project assessment.

The big Government departments including Transport, Environment and Energy Security and Net Zero are all signed up to deliver the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) Action Plan published yesterday.

Local Government Minister, Lee Rowley MP said: “The plan we have published demonstrates the commitment across government to ensuring the planning system supports us to improve our energy security and deliver the major transport links and essential facilities this country needs to thrive.”

Secured through the Scape construction framework, The Oakley Grove School will be made up of a 34-place nursery, 420-place primary and 900-place secondary school with SEND provision. 

Michelle Cotterill, director for Willmott Dixon, said that the design adopts a fabric-first approach to reduce energy consumption and limit carbon emissions in operation.

The building will also feature air source heat pumps and PV panels as part of a renewable energy strategy. 

Secured through the Scape construction framework, The Oakley Grove School will be made up of a 34-place nursery, 420-place primary and 900-place secondary school with SEND provision. 

Michelle Cotterill, director for Willmott Dixon, said that the design adopts a fabric-first approach to reduce energy consumption and limit carbon emissions in operation.

The building will also feature air source heat pumps and PV panels as part of a renewable energy strategy. 

The Oakley School is part of a wider development across the local area comprising over 4,000 new homes and a country park.

The school development will also provide a stand-alone sports hall, several natural turf pitches and an all-weather pitch which are both for educational and community use. All playing surfaces will be delivered to Sport England design standards.

Construction of the new school facilities will be completed in summer 2024, with Oakley School pupils taking occupation at the start of term in September 2024.

The social housing specialist has moved from Gateshead to larger offices at Sunderland’s Doxford Park allowing it to take on extra staff left jobless in the fallout from Tolent’s collapse last week.

Nine new roles have been recruited into RE:GEN Group while 24 roles have been safeguarded with the creation of RE:GEN Solutions – a new solution-based subsidiary delivering an asbestos abatement and management service to the firms social housing clients.

Lee Francis, CEO of RE:GEN

The social housing specialist has moved from Gateshead to larger offices at Sunderland’s Doxford Park allowing it to take on extra staff left jobless in the fallout from Tolent’s collapse last week.

Nine new roles have been recruited into RE:GEN Group while 24 roles have been safeguarded with the creation of RE:GEN Solutions – a new solution-based subsidiary delivering an asbestos abatement and management service to the firms social housing clients.

Lee Francis, CEO of RE:GEN Group, said: “We outgrew our previous offices and have seen our headcount increase to over 150 in the space of two years, so we needed to find offices that were not only large enough but in a great location and closer to our clients.

“Following the announcement of Tolent last week, we wanted to reach out to those affected and see how we could help.

“I’m delighted we have been able to create these new roles within the business. It’s been a busy couple of weeks with the office move, recruitment of new staff and the launch of a new business, but our proudest achievement in all this has been our ability to act fast and save over 30 jobs for some of the best talent our region has to offer.

“We will continue to support as many customers, employees and supply chain as we possibly can.”

Former Tolent employee Anthony Wade has been appointed as managing director of RE:GEN Solutions.

He said: “It’s been a whirlwind week but we are over the moon with what we have achieved.

“Just last week the team were so distraught not knowing where the next mortgage payment would come from but now, they are faced with more hope than they ever imagined thanks to the RE:GEN Group.

“I’m really looking forward to establishing and growing RE:GEN Solutions not only within the social housing sector but all other types of industrial work.”

A joint investigation between Thames Valley Police and the Health and Safety Executive is ongoing into the deaths of Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw,who were all employed by Coleman & Company.

The quartet were killed under falling rubble when the power station’s boiler house collapsed on February 23 2016.

Thames Valley Police Deputy Chief Constable, Jason Hogg said: “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are today with the families of Michael Collings,

A joint investigation between Thames Valley Police and the Health and Safety Executive is ongoing into the deaths of Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw,who were all employed by Coleman & Company.

The quartet were killed under falling rubble when the power station’s boiler house collapsed on February 23 2016.

Thames Valley Police Deputy Chief Constable, Jason Hogg said: “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are today with the families of Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw, who lost their lives.

“We continue to investigate this incident looking at offences of Corporate Manslaughter, Gross Negligence Manslaughter and Health and Safety at Work Act offences.

“The investigation remains hugely complex with vast amounts of evidence and witness statements.

“However, the dedicated investigation team, led by a nationally accredited homicide detective, will continue with unwavering determination to find the answers that the families deserve.

“I know that the families are still waiting for the answers about what happened to their loved ones. We continue to support the families and provide them with regular updates on the investigation.

“Again, I extend my condolences to the families and offer with this a guarantee that we will continue to do everything in our power to complete our joint investigation as soon as possible.”

Demolition trade body the NFDC reached out to investigators this week to offer assistance.

CEO Howard Button said: “Our main concern at this time is closure for the families of the four men we tragically lost from the industry, and for learnings to be published so we can avoid any more incidents like this happening in the future – for the safety of everyone in demolition.”