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Green light for 1,600-home Oldham town centre overhaul

Construction Enquirer

Muse and Oldham Council have secured planning for all six sites in their £450m town centre regeneration plan, paving the way for over 1,600 homes to be built in the next 15 years. Construction will kick off this autumn at Prince’s Gate, where 330 flats are planned across three towers of 16, 12 and 6 storeys.

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Developer fined £165,000 for fire safety failings

Construction Enquirer

The Glovers Court project was under construction on 16 May 2023 when it was visited by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS). As construction work was still ongoing, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and HSE worked together to deal with the site. Many can be avoided by careful planning and control of work activities.”

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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. When it comes to constructing and renovating hospitality facilities, prioritizing the guest experience is paramount.

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Plans in for £100m Digbeth regeneration scheme

Construction Enquirer

Car dealer-turned-developer Hartwell has submitted a £100m regeneration plan to transform the former Phoenix ironworks site in Digbeth into a major mixed-use neighbourhood. acre brownfield site off Coventry Street and Digbeth High Street into 260,000 sq ft of media, education and commercial space alongside 240 new homes.

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. Computer vision detects safety violations and quality defects early.

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Work to start on £40m Blackpool Multiversity build

Construction Enquirer

Morgan Sindall is managing the demolition and construction programme, with a strong focus on using local labour and subcontractors throughout the job. Demolition will then continue in phases into next year ahead of main construction work starting in 2026. government-funded Town Centre Access Scheme.

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Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering Celebrates Grand Opening of City of San Diego Fire Station 52 at Torrey Pines

Civil + Structural Engineer

San Diego, CA – On October 17, 2024, Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering joined officials from The City of San Diego, UC San Diego, The Muller Hull Partnership, Level 10 Construction, and other stakeholders at a Grand Opening ceremony for San Diego Fire Station 52 (also known as the Torrey Pines Fire Station).

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward.