Keltbray has appointed Craig Moorfield as its new Group Technical Director.
Moorfield joins from Multiplex Europe where he was Head of Engineering.
The newly created post will see Moorfield become an Executive Board Member and report directly to Keltbray Chief Executive Officer, Darren James.
Moorfield will lead the group’s performance in engineering, research and development and innovation. He will also take responsibility for the corresponding technical and engineering assurance across the group.
He has been involved in the design and construction of commercial and high rise buildings, stadia, and airports across Australia, the Middle East and Europe and has led the development of cutting edge construction methodologies and analysis techniques for implementation on some of the world’s most high-profile projects.
James said, “We are delighted that Craig has chosen to join us and help lead the next stage of Keltbray’s engineering development. Craig’s appointment is hard-wired to fulfilling Keltbray’s core purpose – “To redefine the way sustainable development is delivered”.
“He has an industry reputation as a leading technical expert in the sustainable design and delivery of complex buildings and infrastructure, and his appointment marks a step change in our engineering ambitions.
“He will play a creative role in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to meet our clients’ diverse needs. His experience of successfully developing cutting-edge ideas will greatly benefit the Group as we evolve our strategic focus towards expanding the opportunities to deploy our integrated self-delivery model in existing and new markets.”
Moorfield said, “I am thrilled to be joining Keltbray at such an exciting point in its development. I genuinely believe it has the strategic focus, the resources and most importantly, the right talent to lead the specialist engineering and construction industry, setting the standards by which all other organisations in the sector will be measured.”
McLaren Construction has seconded its Group Director of Strategic Partnerships Kim Bromley-Derry to become Interim Chief Executive at Sandwell Council.
The Enquirer understands Bromley-Derry will work three days a week at the Labour-run council which has been hit by a series of recent departures.
He has more than 35 years of public sector experience and joined McLaren in 2018 to grow the partnership and joint venture side of the business.
Bromley-Derry remains a McLaren employee and will return full time to the business after helping out at Sandwell Council.
Councillor Rajbir Singh, the Leader of Sandwell Council, said: “I would like to welcome Kim as the new Interim Chief Executive. His experience, understanding and insight will be invaluable to us in delivering on our Vision 2030 for the people and businesses of Sandwell and I thank McLaren for releasing Kim to undertake this role.”
Bromley-Derry said: “I am enthusiastic about supporting Sandwell Council over the coming months as its Interim Chief Executive. I am looking forward to working with the councillors, managers, residents and staff in Sandwell in order to deliver the council’s Vision whilst in the role.”
North west building contractor Nobles Construction collapsed into administration leaving subcontractors and suppliers £4.25m out-of-pocket.
The £25m revenue Liverpool contractor employed over 50 staff and had been battling with the impact of Covid on the business and two contract disputes with clients.
Employment claims stand at over £570,000 following the firm’s administration at the end of June.
Early details of the firm’s creditors sent to administrator MB Insolvency reveal nearly 400 firms impacted by the collapse of the Wavertree-based building contractor, which was established in 1995.
A dispute with the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts over time extensions had resulted in three adjudications in Nobles’favour.
It is understood LIPA had contested the adjudications and launched High Court action against the building contractor for around £1.8m.
Nobles was also locked in a payment dispute with developer High Street Group over a £33m contract for a 362-apartment project known as Cheshire Junction in Warrington.
Canary Wharf Group has revealed plans for its next major residental tower at the western end of the Docklands Estate.
The Park Place build to rent tower has been designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and will rise to 55 storeys, just a few floors lower than the neighbouring Newfoundland residential building at 58 storeys.
Place Place build to rent tower will be built next to Westferry Circus
The slender high-rise will rise from a four-floor mixed-use pavilion containing shops, restaurants and workspace next to a new waterside public square.
The site is currently vacant but was previously occupied by a 1980s building, which was the former HQ of Littlejohn Frazer demolished some time ago.
The Park Place site has been the subject of a number of previous planning consents all office-led schemes.
The latest plan is for 624 homes specifically built for rent only and would include both market rent and affordable homes.
The new residential tower will extend the retail and restaurant trade through the weekend at the Western end of Canary Wharf
Subject to receiving planning permission, it would be the intention to start enabling works on site in 2023.
Building fit-out is planned for 2025 with the building, which is to be built by Canary Wharf Contractors, handed over in 2028.
The new homes would be managed through Vertus, Canary Wharf Group’s specialist rental organisation
The London Resort has opened pre-procurement registration of firms interested in helping to deliver its planned 500-acre theme park on the Swanscombe peninsular in Kent.
Billed as one of the most ambitious theme park projects ever in Europe, the London Resort will be the first European development of its kind to be built from scratch since the opening of Disneyland Paris in 1992.
The ambitious project, which would cover the area of 136 Wembley stadiums, is being delivered by London Resort Company Holdings, which is owned by the Kuwaiti European Holding Company Group.
With over £1bn due to be invested in the scheme, it has been designated as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project and was accepted for examination by the inspectorate at the start of this year.
Since then London Resort has requested an extension to submit revised proposals following Natural England’s decision to apply to designate 250ha of the Swanscombe Peninsula as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Provided its Development Consent Order application is granted, London Resort said works could start in 2022, with a view to the London Resort opening in 2024.
The Better Value Rail Toolkit has been launched to bring together the best ideas for rail schemes and make the delivery of transport infrastructure projects faster and cheaper.
The website can be used by those sponsoring rail schemes and their advisors to help make the right decisions early on in rail projects.
The brainchild of the Department for Transport, Network Rail and Office of Rail and Road is designed to help deliver infrastrucrure more quickly, save money and make sure that rail is the best fit for any given project.
Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris said: “This is a brilliant new website that brings together the best thinking and ideas from across the rail industry and allows everyone to access it.
“We have created a toolkit for early-stage thinking that will make the delivery of transport infrastructure projects faster and cheaper as we build back better on our railways.”
Network Rail’s chief executive Andrew Haines said: “The Better Value Rail toolkit has been developed based on listening extensively to stakeholders about how we can provide clear advice and support, be easier to do business with and help ensure focus on schemes that have a good chance of being delivered.
“That’s why we believe the toolkit will help us turn good ideas into great schemes, delivering for passengers, local communities and the taxpayer.”
John Larkinson, chief executive at ORR, said: “We have to make sure that money available to develop new rail schemes is used wisely. I’m pleased that the rail industry has worked closely together here, and as a joint team, to help people develop projects.
“The toolkit is a one-stop shop to help make better decisions earlier and identify the right solutions to drive better value by saving time and money.”
Construction involves much more than what you could see on a construction job site. A construction career is much more than being a construction worker or a handyman. With the proper qualifications under your belt, there are many job opportunities in a wide range of supervisory, hands-on, or even managerial roles. Many construction careers require many years of schooling and training to qualify for. But regardless of your previous experience, a career in construction is one that is worth taking a look at.
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