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EDF has Hinkley Point C ‘no-deal Brexit’ contingency
Contingencies are in place at Hinkley Point C in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the project’s delivery director has revealed. source...
New Eastenders set ‘not value for money’
The redevelopment of the Eastenders set has increased by £27m and will take an extra two-and-a-half years than originally planned, a report has highlighted. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/projects/new-eastenders-set-not-value-for-money/10038157.article
Albert Square rebuild 45% over budget and 31 months late
The BBC’s flagship E20 project to build a new set for Eastenders has itself turned into something of a soap opera.The BBC’s flagship E20 project to build a new set for Eastenders has itself turned into something of a soap opera.Read Full Article: The...
Lovell cleared to start Liverpool housing programme in the spring
Lovell will start work in spring 2019 on the first of what is expected to be thousands of new council homes in Liverpool.Lovell will start work in spring 2019 on the first of what is expected to be thousands of new council homes in Liverpool.Read Full Article: The...
EastEnders set rebuild soars £27m over budget
The BBC has been slammed for allowing the cost of the EastEnders set rebuild to spiral out of control. Its E20 project to replace and enlarge the external EastEnders set and improve infrastructure at BBC Elstree Centre is now expected to cost £87m – 43% more...
Hadden Group picked for Falkirk nursery
Hadden Group has been appointed under a framework agreement to build a new nursery within the grounds of Hallglen Primary School in Falkirk. Hadden Group has been appointed under a framework agreement to build a new nursery within the grounds of Hallglen Primary...
Centre for victim support to be developed in Edinburgh
All backing is now in place for creation of a specialist centre in Edinburgh to support children, young people and adults who have been victims of sexual assault and other forms of abuse and neglect.All backing is now in place for creation of a specialist centre in...
Contract awarded for ‘smart working’ office refurbs
The body responsible for land and property information in Scotland has awarded a contract for office refurbishment work across its estate.The body responsible for land and property information in Scotland has awarded a contract for office refurbishment work across its...
Summer start for £25m Carlisle flood defence plan
The Environment Agency has committed to start work next summer on improving flood defences in Carilse. Detail of a flood risk management scheme for the town will be revealed in January with the Government having set aside £25m for the scheme. Since flooding in early...
Amco wins Dunbar railway station upgrade
Network Rail has appointed Amco as the main contractor for the planned £13m enhancement of Dunbar station. The project will see a new second platform and fully-accessible footbridge with lifts added to the East Lothian station. The new infrastructure will provide...
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