The Building Safety Act 2022 comes into force today, introducing a raft of new red tape and regulation for the building industry but protection for leaseholders.
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Eight of the UK’s leading demolition contractors have admitted to bid rigging and collusion, in breach of market competition laws.
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The Scottish government has set aside £10m to accelerate the uptake of hydrogen technology.
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A report being presented to Highland Council this week recommends asking the UK Levelling Up Fund to support two projects.
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Tilbury Douglas has been appointed to design and build a new emergency department and critical care unit at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester.
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Civil engineering contractor VolkerHighways is using the Foambase recycling system for resurfacing works on A368 in Chelwood, Somerset.
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German plasterboard manufacturer Knauf has reached an agreement with Spanish competitor Gypfor to buy its new plasterboard factory in Newport, South Wales.
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On the back of its acquisition of NMCN’s water business last year, Galliford Try has set up a new department offering operations advice in the water sector.
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After its first full year under employee ownership, demolition contractor McGee Group is paying out its first bonus to the team.
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Construction of National Grid’s London Power Tunnels south of the river reached a key landmark last week with completion of a 6.7km tunnel drive from Hurst to Eltham.
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More than 1,000 people will soon be working on Balfour Beatty Vinci’s construction compound in Kingsbury, Warwickshire, casting viaduct segments for the Delta Junction.
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VolkerHighways has been shot blasting road surfaces in West Berkshire to improve skid resistance.
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