Arup, Turner and Kier: Top 5 Construction Stories This Week

Turner Construction’s Century-Long Pennsylvania Legacy

Turner’s ties to Pennsylvania run deep, with roots in the west of the US state tracing back to 1912.

This includes delivering many of Pittsburgh’s signature buildings, from USX Tower and ALCOA’s headquarters to the David L Lawrence Convention Center and Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes. 

More recently, Turner has continued to shape healthcare and civic infrastructure across the state, including major hospital expansions and research facilities that serve communities from Philadelphia to Wilkes‑Barre. 

The Brandywine project extends that legacy into the cultural sector, pairing Turner’s scale and systems discipline with local expertise through its joint venture with Wohlsen Construction.

“We are honoured to partner with the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art on this extraordinary project,” says Matt Curry, Senior Project Manager at Turner. 

How Arup is Shaping Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis Vision

As Hong Kong presses ahead with the Northern Metropolis, its largest land-supply and cross-border integration scheme, Arup’s roles multiply.

It has moved from conducting early technical studies to assuming leadership roles across several of the Northern Metropolis’ flagship components.

Most recently, Hong Kong’s Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) has appointed it to deliver two New Development Areas in a joint venture with AtkinsRéalis.

It will carry out design and construction work for the remaining phase of the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area and phase one of the Lau Fau Shan New Development Area, both located near Shenzhen's Qianhai district. 

“Being entrusted with this significant development is a proud moment that reflects our years of dedication to Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen and Lau Fau Shan New Development Areas,” says Theresa Yeung, Arup’s Managing Principal for East Asia.

Top 10: Sustainable Timber Construction Projects

Sustainable timber construction projects utilise mass timber systems such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), glulam, and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) sourced from responsibly managed forests to minimise embodied carbon. 

The movement gained momentum in the 1990s as the construction industry confronted its 40% contribution to global carbon emissions, with timber offering a renewable alternative to steel and concrete. 

Today, these projects are accredited by the likes of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and many have achieved the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Project Certification (PEFC).

Here, Construction Digital lists the Top 10 sustainable timber construction projects.

Who is Morgan Sindall’s New North East Area Director?

Morgan Sindall Construction has appointed Nick Corrigan as Area Director for its North East and Cumbria business, aptly placing a Hartlepool-born industry veteran at the helm of one of the contractor's most active regional operations. 

Corrigan brings 30 years of construction experience to the role, most of it across the North of England. As Morgan Sindall delivers public and private sector schemes across the region worth between £10m (US14m)and£100m(US136m), the appointment is significant for the business. 

"This is a part of the world I know well and care deeply about," he says. 

"There's huge potential for growth in both the North East and in Cumbria, not least because of the renewed focus from the top levels of government on rebalancing the UK economy and supporting the UK regions."

Kier's 360° Approach: Delivering Complex Urban Regeneration

The Crown Estate has appointed major British construction group Kier to redevelop 10 Piccadilly, a Grade II Listed landmark in the London’s West End.

It is the latest step in the Estate's largest ever development programme, requiring a combination of Kier’s expertise. 

"Located in the heart of London Piccadilly, the prestigious Grade II-listed scheme demonstrates the strength of Kier's 360° approach, bringing together our Design, Mechanical & Electrical and Highways teams to deliver a highly complex and sustainable retrofit and refurbishment scheme within a challenging inner-city environment,”says Graham Potts, Regional Director at Kier Construction London & Thames Valley.