Tag: London
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How South London Drainage Helps Prevent Property Damage
Blocked or poorly maintained drains might seem like a minor inconvenience at first, but they can quickly escalate into major problems—causing water damage, structural issues, and expensive repairs. Regular drainage services don’t just clear blockages; they help protect your property from long-term harm. Here’s how professional drainage services can save you from costly property damage.…
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You can buy this abandoned 15-bedroom Highland lodge for less than a flat in London
In a remote corner of the Scottish Highlands, a forgotten estate is up for grabs for a starting price of just £255,000, less than many one-bedroom flats in London. Surrounded by mountains and thick woodland, Achnashellach Lodge hasn’t been lived in for years and presents a challenge for those looking at renovating a house and…
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Mace to go fossil fuel-free in major revamp of London City office
Mace says it will not be using fossil fuels during the construction of what it describes as one of London’s largest retrofit projects. JP Morgan Asset Management has appointed the contractor for a c.£200m revamp of 65 Gresham Street. The project includes expanding the original early 2000s building from 25,000 sq m to 38,000 sq m,…
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Skanska deploys robot in lift shaft on London project
Stuart Cross, managing director of Schindler UK & Ireland, said: “Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of this new high-rise in London, so it makes sense for 105 Victoria Street to be the first in the UK to appoint Schindler R.I.S.E. We’ve seen the advances in quality, speed and safety that the robots bring…
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Developer to self-deliver 24-storey tower on London waterfront
The UK arm of Belgian real estate developer Ghelamco has started the main building phase of an exclusive tower at the former Price’s Candles factory under a self-delivery model. The in-house construction division of Ghelamco UK is building a £140m (GDV) project comprising a 24-storey residential tower on the Battersea Waterfront in southwest London. Named the…
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Stabilization and Structural Works on Grade 2* London Building
Cintec International Ltd were invited to devise a scheme in conjunction with the client’s structural engineers, for the stabilization of a magnificent Grade 2* listed building in 2023. Built between 1743 and 1764 the Neo-Palladian style building had been in commercial usage for many years and been subject to extensive alterations and modifications during that…
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CIOB London Tomorrow’s Leaders spearheads two career events
When faced with rejection, young professionals should persevere, get as many qualifications and training as they can and say yes to every opportunity. These were some of the insights offered by an industry panel at a careers event organised by CIOB London Tomorrow’s Leaders with Hays. Hosted at Hays’ Cheapside offices, the event saw numerous…
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Skanska to use 3,000 slag cement slabs in ‘ultra-sustainable’ London project
Skanska is using 3,000 precast planks made from 50% ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) in its 105 Victoria Street scheme, which the contractor calls “London’s most sustainable office building”. Laing O’Rourke is designing, manufacturing and supplying the precast slabs for Skanska through its pre-assembly concrete manufacturing facility near Worksop, called Explore Manufacturing. Severfield, which is…
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Skanska to use 3,000 slag cement planks in ‘ultra-sustainable’ London project
Skanska is using 3,000 precast slabs made from 50% ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) in its 105 Victoria Street scheme, which the contractor calls “London’s most sustainable office building”. Laing O’Rourke is designing, manufacturing and supplying the precast slabs for Skanska through its pre-assembly concrete manufacturing facility near Worksop, called Explore Manufacturing. Severfield, which is…
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Top must-sees at UK Construction Week London
The ever-growing construction show will also see the launch of HVAC+R in partnership with Datateam Business Media, dedicated to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries. The London show will provide a fantastic platform for HVAC+R businesses to reach housebuilders, developers, contractors, housing associations and local authorities. View the original article and our Inspiration…