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Funding deal ignites £1.9bn Birmingham Smithfield rebuild

Construction Enquirer

A £173m grant has been approved to kick-start construction on Birmingham’s £1.9bn Smithfield city centre revamp. The Enterprise Zone Partnership Board and Birmingham City Council have signed off the outline business case, unlocking public funding to get the project moving.

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£70m Bristol student job finally gets Gateway 2 approval

Construction Enquirer

Student developer Unite has finally secured Gateway 2 approval on its planned 500-bed Freestone Island development scheme in the Temple Meads area of Bristol. A Unite spokesman said: “It’s been a long journey to get here, so we’re very pleased to finally have approval to move forward.”

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10 big road and rail upgrades get funding green light

Construction Enquirer

The latter could support 20,000 jobs and up to 7,000 homes, if local planning is approved. On the rail side the long-awaited reopening of the Portishead rail line – closed since the 1960s – will deliver three new stations and hourly services into Bristol, connecting 50,000 more people to the rail network and unlocking new housing zones.

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Who Are the Key Players in a Design-Build Construction Project?

Wolgast Corporation

Architect The Architect works closely with the owner to understand their functional and aesthetic needs, conducts site visits, and ensures zoning and code compliance. After client approval, engineers are included in Phase II to finalize the plans, and ensure finish selections are made collaboratively.

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

In 2021, the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department approved a $60 million project to overhaul the stormwater tunnel system that moves water from downtown Minneapolis to the Mississippi River. Minneapolis development combined with increased rainfall brings more water into the system, which heightens the pressure on the tunnel.

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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

Here is an example of the concept of adaptive reuse, the surge in pickleballs popularity, notable examples of temporary installations, and the challenges of zoning, permitting and logistics in creating such facilities. Many cities already struggle with limited green spaces and zoning restrictions for new recreational projects.

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How Construction Companies Turn Ideas into Reality: A Guide

CCR Magazine

Permits and Approvals : Handling local zoning laws, building codes, and permit applications to ensure compliance. A construction company works closely with these professionals to ensure: Feasibility Studies : Determining whether the proposed project is achievable within the clients budget and timeline.