Category: Laing O’ Rourke
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MoD contractor ‘alliance’ to start building first MMC military bedspaces
A contractor ‘alliance’ established last year to build single-living accommodation (SLA) for the British army using MMC has been allocated its first projects as part of plans to deliver 16,000 new bedspaces by 2034. The six-year alliance comprises Laing O’Rourke, Reds10, Bowmer & Kirkland, ESS Modular and two Kier joint ventures. The 1,794 projects are…
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Laing O’Rourke installs first modular lift at Network Rail testing site
Laing O’Rourke and Finnish lift engineering company Kone have manufactured and installed the first offsite-constructed lift at the Network Rail test track in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The lift was removed from the trailer bed of the delivery vehicle and installed fully upright in 26 minutes, Laing O’Rourke said. The modular lift is designed for use…
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Bridging the gap between builders and educators
Claire Foreman signs the steel post in the new GMIoT building (image: University of Salford/GMIoT) The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology works with contractors to design qualifications to meet the sector’s needs. CM People speaks to some of the key players to hear how its apprenticeships are setting up the future workforce. As part of…