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Combustible ban to cost £337m over next 10 years
The government’s ban on combustible cladding on high-rise blocks will cost up to £330m over the next decade, documents reveal. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/best-practice/health-and-safety/combustible-ban-to-cost-337m-over-next-10-years/10037744.article
Councils given power to strip ACM cladding off privately owned blocks
The government has finally lost patience with private landlords’ failure to replace combustible cladding on high-rise residential buildings and given local authorities power to intervene.The government has finally lost patience with private landlords’ failure to...
Betting Spy: Everton look over-priced on derby day
The hype amplifier will be cranked up to eleven at Sky Sports this weekend with “Super Sunday” featuring a trio of local derbies. A day featuring the Merseyside derby and the North London derby kicks-off with the rather more genteel West London derby as...
Funicular railway operator enters administration following safety closure
The operator of the Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway has entered administration because of cash flow problems during an extended closure to investigate concerns about the structure supporting the tracks.The operator of the Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway has...
Scotland sets out next steps for offshore wind leases
Timescales and the next steps have been set out for a new offshore wind leasing scheme in Scotland’s waters.Timescales and the next steps have been set out for a new offshore wind leasing scheme in Scotland’s waters.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from...
Major contractors face public work ban over late payment
The government could bar main contractors from winning public work if they fail to pay their supply chain on time. New rules will come into force next Autumn to ensure the government only does business with companies who pay their suppliers on time. Cabinet Office...
Minister bans combustible cladding as councils given power over private blocks
The government has banned combustible materials from new high-rise blocks and given extra power to local authorities to force through work to replace unsafe cladding. source...
Engie eyes Forrest’s housing and energy arms
Engie is in talks to buy Forrest’s energy and housing arms after the firm failed in its refinancing bid, Construction News understands. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/contractors/engie-eyes-forrests-housing-and-energy-arms/10037695.article
Shortlist revealed for 15th CN Specialists Awards
Revealed: The shortlist for the CN Specialists Awards 2019 will see 93 companies compete for 20 awards. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/events/cn-specialists-awards/shortlist-revealed-for-15th-cn-specialists-awards/10037684.article
Crossrail delays could cost TfL £600m
Crossrail delays could cost Transport for London £600m, a new report by credit rating agency Moody’s has warned. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/clients/crossrail/crossrail-delays-could-cost-tfl-600m/10037714.article
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