Project & Company News Roundup: 28 July 2015

Volker Wessels launches plastic road concept

A plastic road could be piloted in the Netherlands within three years. Dutch company Volker Wessels is currently at concept design stage with the prefabricated, modular product, which would be made from recycled plastic.
Company details: Volker Wessels

Laing O'Rourke bags £150m South Quay Plaza contract

Laing O'Rourke is set to build one of London's tallest residential towers in a deal worth £150m.
Project: 13236248

British Land to 'consider options' after Blossom Street rejection

British Land is considering its options after a major development in Spitalfields, east London failed to win planning approval from Tower Hamlets council.
Project: 15097080

Manser wins planning for London's first cruise liner terminal

Greenwich Council has approved plans by Manser Practice for a new a 2,085m² international cruise terminal, public park and two residential towers overlooking the Thames.
Project: 15136690

Network Rail to spend £20m on office refurb

Network Rail is set to spend up to £20m on an overhaul of its headquarters at Waterloo station.
Project: 15242223

Councils launch £300m East of England framework

Contractors are set to bid for places on a £300m design-and-build framework for councils in the East of England.
Project: 15152413