Category: News
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UK infrastructure strategy: five highlights
This is the first time the UK has set out a long-term strategy that bringstogether economic infrastructure (transport, energy, water and wastewater,waste, digital and flood risk management) and housing and social infrastructure(hospitals, schools and colleges and prisons and courts). View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Report slams historic mishandling of HS2 as more delays announced
A new report has criticised what transport secretary Heidi Alexander has called a “litany of failure” at HS2. The Stewart Review into the megaproject flags historic mishandling, lack of ministerial oversight and scrutiny, inadequate control of the project by HS2 Ltd and a lack of effective incentives with the supply chain that will result in taxpayers paying billions…
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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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Inquiry launched into Building Safety Regulator delays
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has issued a call for evidence for its short inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator. The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the regulator for new high-rise buildings and maintenance of existing buildings. Gateway 2 approvals, which should be taking 12 weeks for…
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CIOB fellow Ian Brant takes CIC chair
Ian Brant FCIOB has formally taken over as chair of the Construction Industry Council (CIC). A former CIOB trustee who has served on national and international committees for the institute, Brant was appointed deputy chair of the CIC last year and succeeded Dr Wei Yang as chair on 18 June. “Following in the footsteps of…
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New small business commissioner appointed to end late payments
The government has appointed Emma Jones CBE as the new small business commissioner responsible for tackling late payments and unfair payment practices in the private sector. Jones is the founder of Enterprise Nation, a network supporting small businesses. She takes over from Liz Barclay, who led on the design and delivery of the new Fair…
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Site supervisor fined after exposing schoolchildren to asbestos
A construction site supervisor has been fined after he exposed primary school pupils and staff to asbestos during renovation work. Adrian Barraclough, 54, was working as a site supervisor during the refurbishment of kitchen facilities at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bristol in May 2023. He cut through asbestos insulating board using a circular…
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Man City to install giant digital screens ahead of new season
A Carlisle-based engineering firm is delivering a major digital screen installation project at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium for the 2025-26 season. The club has appointed Peacock Precision Services to undertake surveying and installation work for new large-scale digital screens at its home ground. The project involves specialist preparation and structural works to enable the integration…
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Miller Architects & Builders Breaks Ground on Upper Sioux Community Elder Housing & Community Center
Granite Falls, MN — Miller Architects & Builders broke ground on the Upper Sioux Community Elder Housing & Community Center earlier this spring. With the growing elder population, the Upper Sioux Community addressed the lack of elder housing on the reservation and also reviewed their current community center and found the space unable to meet…
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Miller Architects & Builders Starts Construction on First Baptist Church Addition
St. Francis, MN — Miller Architects & Builders has started construction for the addition of the First Baptist Church. After outgrowing the existing space, the decision was made to build an addition to house a new auditorium to meet the growing congregations and the students of St. Francis School’s needs. “We are honored to work…