RG have been contracted to build a new 184 bed Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at London City Airport, Silvertown E16 2AE. The scheme comprises CFA Piling, in-situ RC Caps and beams to substructure. The superstructure will consist of a ground floor steel frame and podium...
Although it’s impossible to predict the future of any industry, it’s highly likely that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will feature significantly in the construction sector in the years to come. In fact, many businesses are already beginning to see the benefits of machine learning and the...
HS2 is the UK’s high speed railway project, currently under construction. It’s an enormously ambitious concept that has already proven controversial and continues to do so. However, the benefits of the new railway line that the project is creating are substantial. From reducing commuter congestion,...
There are some construction projects that have an impact that is much broader than simply the completion of a set of objectives. HS2 is one of those projects. This huge and costly revamp of rail services between London and the West Midlands is going to...
The HS2 railway network is currently scheduled for completion by 2026. It’s an iconic engineering and construction project that will change the way that the UK commutes between London and the West Midlands/the North. There has been plenty of controversy surrounding the project, including the...
The construction industry has had a recruitment issue - that is not likely to be news to many people. Young talent has failed to flow into careers in construction and engineering in recent years and, as a result, there are some significant skills gaps and...
In terms of transport infrastructure projects currently under way in the UK, HS2 is probably one of the most ambitious. It has also been one of the most controversial with protests against the economic and environmental impact of the project, among other things. While HS2...
RG have started a new student accommodation project for Unite Students. White Rose View is located near the University of Leeds and will cater for 976 students. The £55m scheme is due to complete summer 2020 and will be a great addition for Leeds’ growing...
Construction at Hinkley Point C is part of a wider regeneration of the nuclear industry in the UK. Commenced in 2016, the development of the site is two years in and has already hit a number of significant milestones. For the construction industry, it has...
In terms of the UK nuclear energy industry, Hinkley Point C has been a significant development. Full construction at the plant was commenced in 2016 and since then it has grown significantly in size and structure, meeting its development deadlines and striving towards its end...
Nuclear power has a significant role to play in the global energy industry. Across the world it contributes in high volumes to the resources that are available to power homes and businesses. However, it is not without its detractors. Nuclear energy does have huge positive...
Like any nuclear power project, Hinkley Point C has had its fair share of controversy. However, construction went ahead and the last two years have seen a wide range of development take place at the UK plant. In fact, the scale of construction since 2016...