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Funding agreed for new £142m Warrington road
Government funding has been approved for the £142.5m Western Link in Warrington. Construction could start as early as 2021 on the new road which will connect the A56 at Chester Road with the A57 at Sankey Way. It will create a new crossing point over the Mersey,...
Construction output ticks up 0.4% in February
Construction output registered month-on-month growth of 0.4% in February against the backdrop of trend figures showing a slowdown in activity. The monthly growth was driven by a new work rise of 1.1%, while refurbishment and maintenance slipped back by 1%....
Swansea seeks developer for £750m city revamp
Swansea Council is to start the hunt for a development partner for its proposed £750m redevelopment of major city sites. The long-term strategic development partner would help the council regenerate locations such as Swansea Central Phase Two, the Civic Centre site,...
Visitors to get insight into Morrison abseiling contract
An information centre has been opened to accompany the start of hillside stabilisation work by an abseiling team from Morrison Construction.An information centre has been opened to accompany the start of hillside stabilisation work by an abseiling team from Morrison...
Construction output down for third consecutive period
Output in the construction sector has fallen for the third consecutive three-month period, according to the latest Office of National Statistics data. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/data/construction-output-down-for-third-consecutive-period/10041897.article
Garden Bridge branded a ‘high-profile, expensive failure’
The Garden Bridge project was a “high-profile and expensive failure”, the Charity Commission has said. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/projects/garden-bridge-branded-a-high-profile-expensive-failure/10041896.article
Simplified pre-qualification ‘cheaper and easier’ for SMEs
Pre-qualification for bidding could become cheaper and easier for specialist contractors under a new common standard for the industry. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/best-practice/simplified-pre-qualification-cheaper-and-easier-for-smes/10041903.article
Henry turnover soars past £200m
Henry’s turnover has almost doubled in 12 months, having increased from £111m in 2017 to £208m for the year ending June 2018. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/cn100/henry-turnover-soars-past-200m/10041792.article
Construction product manufacturers expect sales to keep rising
Manufacturers of construction products have reported continued sales growth in the first quarter of 2019.Manufacturers of construction products have reported continued sales growth in the first quarter of 2019.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All...
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Keltbray and CSjv clear the way for HS2 station [with video]
Keltbray, working for Costain Skanska Joint Venture, has completed demolition and site clearance work on a key site for the new HS2 London terminus at Euston.Keltbray, working for Costain Skanska Joint Venture, has completed demolition and site clearance work on a key...
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