October 10th 2017 Industry News

A brief round-up of construction project and company news from throughout the UK; provided in partnership with Construction News. Morgan Sindall wins £160m Brighton council deal The firm has been named as the council’s principal contractor responsible for all projects to be built under the Brighton and Hove strategic construction partnership. Read the full article on the Construction News website. Aecom JV wins £150m deal for Manchester towers Aecom has been selected to build two towers opposite the proposed HS2 station in Manchester. The company has formed a joint venture with Olympian Homes to construct two towers of 20 and 16 storeys in height. Aecom will call on the expertise of its New York-based construction arm Aecom Tishman to deliver the project, which is located on Portugal Street close to the Manchester’s Piccadilly station. Read the full article on the Construction News website. Four win place on £160m housing framework Four firms have scooped a place on Aberdeenshire Council’s £160m Social Housing Improvement Framework. Bancon Construction, Everwarm (part of Lakehouse group), Kier Construction Scotland and Mitie have been appointed to the four-year framework. Under the deal, the firms will deliver construction, renovation and maintenance improvements to the council’s social housing. Read the full article on the Construction News website.