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As Boris Johnson announces that HS2 is to forge ahead with a new streamlined plan, the debate will continue to rage. The overall costs, suggested by some, to be nearer to 160Bn rather than the latest projection of 106Bn being the biggest contention, with other considerations, such as the loss of woodland also being sited. […]
A GLENIGAN REPORT Starts in the three months to January were 11% down on the previous three months (seasonally adjusted) and 9% lower than a year ago. Residential starts were 22% down on the preceding three months and 21% lower than a year ago. Non-Residential projects slipped 3% against the preceding three months and were […]
Benita Mehra resigned from the Grenfell inquiry after it was revealed that she had links to Arconic, the US company that made the aluminium composite material (ACM) panels that were on the tower. Last week it was reported that Ms Mehra ‘has links to the company which made the cladding blamed for accelerating’ the fire. […]
Urban Exposure continues Midlands push with £43m loan for development in central Derby Urban Exposure plc (“Urban Exposure” or “the Company”), a specialist real estate financier and asset manager, has provided a loan worth £42.9m to a joint venture vehicle with BBS Capital (“BBS”) and Wavensmere Homes (“Wavensmere”). The loan will help to fund […]
Construction on Expo 2020 Dubai’s crown jewel, the world’s largest 360-degree projection dome, is complete. The steel trellis that makes up Al Wasl’s dome, with sand-coloured screens, has been fitted with more than 200 projectors and is wide enough to fit two Airbus A380s. Al Wasl – meaning connection in English – is the World’s […]
After reviewing costs and alternative plans, the chancellor is expected to support the scheme. Chancellor Sajid Javid is set to throw his weight behind the controversial HS2 rail project. Mr Javid is minded to support the high speed train initiative at a meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Thursday. […]
More rough sleepers will be helped off the streets and into safe accommodation thanks to an extra £112 million funding for councils, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP has announced on the 28 January 2020. This funding is a 30% increase this year and will be used by local authorities, charities and other organisations to fund […]
Did you know the average British person spends 22 hours a day inside? That’s around 90% of their overall day. The reasons cited for this are many, from adverse weather conditions to work commitments. Developing technology is partly to blame, with TV’s, smart devices and consoles proving too addictive for many to peel themselves away […]
Considering all of the water in the oceans of the Earth, it’s no surprise that researchers the world over are hammering away at the challenge of extracting renewable energy from the sea. Now a team based in Australia has come up with a solution that leverages osmotic pressure to do the trick. In an odd […]
Global OTEC Resources has announced that islands in the Maldives can apply to be off-takers of its first OTEC demonstration barge which is set for launch next year. Applications are now open until January 31, 2020, to buy energy produced by an England-based clean energy systems developer. Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is an application […]
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