Kier, Laing O’Rourke and Wates have been appointed by the Ministry of Justice to provide up to 1,200 new prison places across the UK with a focus on safety, security and rehabilitation. The latest deal builds on the success of the MoJ’s pioneering Alliance model. The three teams will immediately commence an intensive preconstruction period.

United Utilities has started the hunt for contractors to deliver build-only projects for a programme worth £6bn over 10 years. The build-only framework is split into two key lots covering essentially new treatment works and new pipeline work. The north west water company’s AMP8 and AMP9 investment plans are set to be significantly larger than

House builders have welcomed the government’s plan to scrap nutrient neutrality rules that have stalled construction of thousands of new homes. Currently, legacy EU laws on nutrient neutrality are blocking the delivery of new homes, including cases where planning permission has already been granted. Announcing plans to scrap the ‘defective’ EU laws, Levelling Up, Housing

“Mature discussions” with clients about material price rises enabled specialist engineering contractor McGee to protect its profits despite rampant inflation. Latest results for the firm for the year to November 30 2022 show pre-tax profits steady at £6.1m from £6m last time despite a dip in turnover to £83.3m for £92.2m. The company said: “Despite