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NHS SBS seeking consultants for £2.3bn construction framework
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AtkinsRéalis tests robots for nuclear waste sorting
Melanie Brownridge, NDA chief R&D officer, said: “This is a hugely exciting project for us, using robotics to autonomously sort and categorise waste, and has the potential to save hundreds of millions of pounds in waste storage and disposal costs.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Balfour Beatty wins £833m Teesside carbon capture plant project
Leo Quinn, Balfour Beatty Group’s chief executive, said: “Net Zero Teesside Power is an ambitious scheme, forging the path towards the sustainable infrastructure of the future and positioning the UK as a leader in cleaner, greener energy consumption. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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New construction skills body seeks 100,000 more workers a year
“Every year, over 100,000 people receive construction training. I want many more of them to forge lasting careers in the sector,” Balcon said. “This is why the partnership with DWP is so vital, as it helps ensure individuals are not just trained but truly prepared for careers in construction. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Gilbert-Ash puts innovation and collaboration at heart of company culture
From refurbishing Tate Liverpool to renovating the National Portrait Gallery, Gilbert-Ash is helping shape the UK’s cultural spaces. A deep retrofit strategy included the installation of an entirely new facade system. This was developed as the optimum solution through the use of a whole-life carbon option appraisal, and ensured that, through the utilisation of the…
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Paul Gandy: ‘Let’s raise the bar on competency’
Construction contributes so much to society – but the industry needs to get its house in order on competency, says new CIOB president Paul Gandy. Will Mann speaks to him. Paul Gandy is passionate about social value. “It’s a visible and tangible way for the industry to show the good it does,” says the new…
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Paul Gandy: ‘Let’s raise the bar on competency’
Construction contributes so much to society – but the industry needs to get its house in order on competency, says new CIOB president Paul Gandy. Will Mann speaks to him. Paul Gandy is passionate about social value. “It’s a visible and tangible way for the industry to show the good it does,” says the new…
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Am I A Hoarder? Our Next Youtube Video – Inside The Vintage Carriage House
Today we are discussing two very important things – 1. I am a hoarder of vintage stuff, and I don’t have as much shame about it as I probably should, and 2. We have produced some new YouTube videos in the vintage carriage house that you simply must watch (it’s my favorite video we’ve ever…
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Paul Gandy’s five pointers for construction project managers
I’ve taken a few. Some by choice, some not. After working on Wembley with Multiplex, I went from being a managing director to running a defence construction business with Carillion. On paper, that looked like a step back. But actually, it was a great move. I got back to delivering projects and into the public…
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How to replace a broken floor tile without causing damage elsewhere
There’s nothing more annoying than a cracked or broken floor tile spoiling the aesthetic of a beautifully tiled floor. You’ll notice it every time you walk into the room and wish it weren’t there. It’s not just unattractive, it can be damaging to you and the floor underneath. If you’re lucky enough to have a…