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Scotland’s Infrastructure Commission seeks industry input
The Infrastructure Commission for Scotland (ICS) has launched its first consultation on what the country’s future priorities should be.The Infrastructure Commission for Scotland (ICS) has launched its first consultation on what the country’s future priorities...
Aberdeen moves forward with plan for 2,000 new council houses
Plans for 2,000 new council homes in Aberdeen have moved forward with approval of the housing budget.Plans for 2,000 new council homes in Aberdeen have moved forward with approval of the housing budget.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction...
Borders innovation park secures funding boost
The planned Central Borders Innovation Park is set to receive a £15m funding boost.The planned Central Borders Innovation Park is set to receive a £15m funding boost.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News | The Construction Index...
Breedon profits rise but so do injuries
Building materials group Breedon continues its growth trajectory, posting improved revenue and earnings on the back of recent acquisitions.Building materials group Breedon continues its growth trajectory, posting improved revenue and earnings on the back of recent...
Turnover down as Costain seeks quality
Costain’s strategy of shunning bog-standard building work in favour of leading the smart technology revolution has resulted in a 14% slide in group revenues for 2018.Costain’s strategy of shunning bog-standard building work in favour of leading the smart...
Two more added to leadership council
An academic and a regional master builder have been appointed to the government-sponsored Construction Leadership Council, widening its representation of the industry.An academic and a regional master builder have been appointed to the government-sponsored...
Costain CEO Andrew Wyllie steps down
Andrew Wyllie is to step down as chief executive of Costain after 14 years at the helm. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/contractors/costain/costain-ceo-andrew-wyllie-steps-down/10040703.article
Final consent for £1bn Ford Dagenham housing scheme
Plans to build one of only three schemes in London with over 3,000 planned homes have cleared the final planning hurdle. Now developer Countryside Properties and London & Quadrant Housing Trust can build a £1bn neighbourhood at the 29-hectare old Ford Dagenham...
Digger driver jailed for rampaging after unpaid bills
A Romanian man who caused £4m of damage to a nearly-completed McCarthy & Stone housing development after a row over wages has been sent to jail.A Romanian man who caused £4m of damage to a nearly-completed McCarthy & Stone housing development after a row over...
Spotlight falls again on Danish power plant builders
The employment practices of Danish contractors are in the news again with a trades union complaining about power plant builder Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor.The employment practices of Danish contractors are in the news again with a trades union...
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