Speedy progress at the super sewer
Aerial view of the Tideway site at King Edward Memorial Park, Shadwell, east London. Once operational in 2025, the Thames Tideway Tunnel will prevent 95% of the sewage spills that currently flow into the river.
Dancing with the stars
Pop legend Sandie Shaw joined CIOB member and MP for Walsall North Eddie Hughes at a recent event for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music. Hughes is a member of the group, which provides a discussion forum between the music industry and parliamentarians.
First dispatch from Europe’s biggest brick factory
The first two batches of Cheshire Red multi-bricks have been dispatched to Taylor Wimpey from the biggest manufacturing plant in Europe. Forterra’s new Desford factory in Leicestershire has a production capacity of 185m bricks per year.
Works underway at the new Museum of London
Sir Robert McAlpine has been officially appointed construction manager of the new Museum of London at the old Smithfield Market.
The Grade II-listed building designed by Victorian architect Sir Horace Jones will retain around 70% of its existing structure.
Katie Kelleher joins the CPA
Crane operator and social media influencer Katie Kelleher has joined the Construction Plant-hire Association in the newly created role of technical and development officer.
