Government sets 2029 deadline to fix unsafe cladding
Building owners who fail to remove dangerous cladding have been warned they could face jail, as ministers were urged to act quickly to prevent “another Grenfell”. The government has acknowledged that as many as 7,000 buildings could contain dangerous materials that have yet to be identified. Meanwhile, progress on the remediation of high-rises with known […]
The government is putting contractors on alert for a construction framework worth up to £80 billion
A contract notice is due to be published in January and the Crown Commercial Service said “the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.” Contractors interested in attending a market engagement session can express their interest by emailing construction@crowncommercial.gov.uk no later […]
British Museum looking for cost consultant on 11-year gallery redevelopment scheme
The firm will work with the design team on overhauling the museum’s controversial Elgin Marbles gallery. The British Museum seeks to appoint a cost consultant and contract administrator to transform one-third of its galleries. The trustees of the Bloomsbury Museum have published a contract notice inviting interested firms to bid for the £4.5m, 11-year role […]