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Coveted single prequal system in industry’s sights

Coveted single prequal system in industry’s sights

Two of the country’s largest contractor trade bodies have launched the first phase of a plan to create a nationally recognised single prequalification system for construction. Build UK and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association believe they can save the...
Subcontractors next target of McCarthy & Stone cost cuts

Subcontractors next target of McCarthy & Stone cost cuts

McCarthy & Stone is ramping-up its build cost reduction programme with a new approach to competitive tendering for subcontractors. The programme involves “increasing standardisation, more efficient designs and optimising subcontract procurement...
Bouygues starts £161m Brighton student scheme

Bouygues starts £161m Brighton student scheme

The University of Brighton has awarded a contract to Bouygues Construction for financing, designing and constructing a new student residence on the Moulsecoomb campus. Work on the project, which overall is worth £1601m, will be jointly carried out by three of Bouygues...
HS2 Euston demolition milestone as workforce tops 1,000

HS2 Euston demolition milestone as workforce tops 1,000

HS2 has completed two major demolition projects at Euston to clear the way for the new platforms and concourse. Keltbray has cleared a former Ibis hotel and the disused National Temperance Hospital buildings to the west of the station. Main enabling works contractor,...
Sisk lands £31m IoM ferry terminal in Liverpool

Sisk lands £31m IoM ferry terminal in Liverpool

John Sisk & Sons will start construction of the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool in the summer after plans were approved. The terminal will be constructed at Princes Half-Tide Dock, nearly 700m downriver of the current Pier Head facility. Designs by...