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Non-regulation manhole covers may be being installed incorrectly on type III roads on new housing and commercial developments across the UK. According to the civils and drainage supplies specialist Scott Parnell Ltd. and manufacturer Wrekin, the issue could cost housing developers significant sums to rectify. The regulations, which were updated as part of Sewers for […]
In these troubling times we need all the good news we can get, and this week we finally got some: the largest floating wind turbine to date just went online off the coast of Portugal. One of the three platforms that will make up the WindFloat Atlantic off-shore wind farm was connected to the grid […]
Much like the 2019 New Year Honours list, those recognised in the AEC industry for 2020 leaves a lot to be desired. With the Grenfell tragedy still sitting firmly at the fore, poor payment practices and issues with major project delays, it may come as no surprise that this year’s honours are short. Despite this, […]
The UK’s steelmakers have urged the government to complete HS2 to boost the struggling sector. The rail project – which would link London, the Midlands and the north – is expected to use 2m tonnes of steel if it goes ahead. However, the project is in some doubt as estimated costs have spiralled to £88bn […]
By Erin Meezan Erin Meezan is based in the US and leads a global team that provides technical assistance and support to global business, addressing sustainability at all levels—from operations and management, to employees and customers, and in policy forums. In this article she takes a world wide look at the carbon impact of […]
A major modernisation programme at British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Rothera Research Station begins its second ‘summer season’ this month with the arrival of a 40-plus person team from BAM. Construction work on a new 74m long wharf resumes, and initial groundworks for a new science and operations building begins. The works will improve operational efficiency and ensure that BAS […]
As part of its ongoing commitment to keeping up to carbon neutral standards, XL Joinery, the market-leading supplier of doors and associated products, has announced its support of three inspiring projects throughout 2020. The projects were chosen as a result of a staff vote at the company’s head office. The first project chosen was […]
It cannot be denied that the long running debate on Brexit and the resulting debilitating effect on Government has dented the construction sector with the infection of uncertainty. Whether for or against, we now have a definitive decision and a Government with a clear mandate. Now the theatrics of the election are over the Government […]
Matthew Lemoine, “It’s transformed my confidence” The contractor behind several important building projects in Liverpool has launched a skills academy in the city to equip dozens of local people with qualifications to get jobs in the construction industry. Willmott Dixon has opened the Building Lives Academy adjacent to its project to build King’s Dock […]
Poll shows that many construction workers are choosing not to vote in tomorrows election. Leading online construction publisher, On The Tools, commissioned a poll on Facebook and Instagram, to establish how many people within the construction industry would be participating in the 2019 General Election. 31% of those polled on Facebook, and […]
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