VOLOCO LLP

16/03/2026

Construction remains a male-dominated industry, and that makes conversations around prostate cancer particularly important. Good to see the CIOB using its platform to raise awareness and encourage early checks.

🔗https://constructionmanagement.co.uk/ciob-champions-prostate-cancer-awareness/

To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is encouraging men across the industry to focus on their health.

13/03/2026

Work starts on the extension of Bristol Airport, raising floor space by 45%.

🔗https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2026/03/02/farrans-starts-30m-bristol-airport-terminal-extension/

Bailey Bridge to be installed for land to airside access

13/03/2026

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12/03/2026

Data centres are often designed purely around performance. It’s interesting to see a scheme that considers architectural expression alongside technical function.

As demand for digital infrastructure grows, balancing energy performance, durability and aesthetics will become a more regular part of the conversation.

🔗https://www.dezeen.com/2026/02/26/stone-clouds-data-centre-carl-fredrik-svenstedt-architects/

Carl Fredrik Svenstedt Architects has unveiled plans for the Stone Clouds data centre in Sweden, which will be built from structural stone.

11/03/2026

A sponsor has been found for the new arena in the Brabazon New Town, Bristol granting it a name ahead of its completion in 2028

🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wn85q1pg9o

The entertainment and music venue in Filton will be known as the Aviva Arena.

10/03/2026

Building in extreme environments like Antarctica is a reminder that construction is as much about logistics and planning as it is about materials and labour.

When conditions are unforgiving, design simplicity, sequencing and supply chain coordination become critical. A useful perspective on resilience in practice.

🔗https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/how-you-build-at-the-bottom-of-the-world/

Senior British Antarctic Survey project manager David Brand tells GCR about the biggest UK project ever in Antarctica.

10/03/2026

Projects Update 🏗️

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Beard • Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust • Littlewood Group • McLaren Construction Group • Porcek Contracts • RED Construction Group • Wyatt & Sons Fencing Ltd • YTL Construction

09/03/2026

The railway link from Portishead to Bristol gets the go-ahead, over 60 years since the last rail service in Portishead.

🔗https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2026/02/25/volkerfitzpatrick-gets-start-date-for-new-railway-line/

Main works to start in April on Portishead Line to Bristol

06/03/2026

A well-considered eco home that leans heavily into local materials and context. Good design doesn’t have to shout.

🔗https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/house-tours/riverside-eco-home-built-from-local-materials

This elegant waterside home is a triumph of design on a complex plot

05/03/2026

Pleasing to see investment in schooling in Norfolk

🔗https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/main-contractor-appointed-for-40m-norfolk-prep-school-job-18-02-2026/

Independent school Gresham’s has appointed Pentaco Construction as main contractor for its £40m prep school development. The Norfolk school said Pentaco

04/03/2026

A significant town centre regeneration scheme is moving forward in Chippenham for Acorn Property Group.

🔗https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2026/02/16/50m-chippenham-town-centre-reset-go-ahead/

Emery Gate shopping centre to be transformed with 225 homes