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Report shows cladding fumes take just 30 minuites to kill
New research on the smoke toxicity of building cladding has been presented to government for it to consider the role that toxicity should play in product approvals before making its final decision on the acceptability of combustible building materials.New research on...
Careys to replace Forrest on 34-storey Salford scheme
Developer Elliot Group has appointed Careys to replace Forrest Construction and build the concrete frame on its £70m residential development in Greengate, Salford. The Residence 34-storey, twin-tower scheme was to be built by Forrest with Careys acting as...
Bouygues wins £100m Farringdon scheme
Bouygues has been chosen by Taylor Wimpey to deliver the first phase of The Postmark in Farringdon. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/contractors/bouygues/bouygues-wins-100m-farringdon-scheme/10037705.article
You participation required: Industry launches massive skills survey
Companies from across the UK construction sector are being asked to take part in the largest ever research project on industry skills shortages.Companies from across the UK construction sector are being asked to take part in the largest ever research project on...
Top clients: ‘Improve productivity to cut project delays’
The Environment Agency is planning to procure longer-term contracts, with its supply chain taking more of a role in managing assets as the industry seeks to offer better solutions for projects. source...
CITB sells card scheme and outsources hundreds of jobs
The Construction Industry Training Board has agreed the sale of the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) and struck a deal to outsource 337 back-office jobs.The Construction Industry Training Board has agreed the sale of the Construction Plant Competence Scheme...
Edinburgh reaches settlement over defective schools
Next week’s meeting of Edinburgh Council’s finance committee will be asked to authorise a final settlement regarding the structural safety failings that led to the widespread closure of new schools.Next week’s meeting of Edinburgh Council’s finance...
Another Intu rescue deal fails
A rescue deal for struggling shopping centre owner Intu has collapsed.A rescue deal for struggling shopping centre owner Intu has collapsed.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News | The Construction Index https://ift.tt/2P5vXEI
Green light for £150m Bournemouth Winter Gardens scheme
Morgan Sindall’s plans for a £150m regeneration scheme in Bournemouth have been approved by the council’s planning board.Morgan Sindall’s plans for a £150m regeneration scheme in Bournemouth have been approved by the council’s planning board.Read...
Bouygues wins £100m London Royal Mail scheme
House builder Taylor Wimpey has awarded Bouygues a £100m-plus contract to deliver the first phase of its redevelopment of an old Royal Mail and Post Office site in London. The “Postmark” site is located at Mount Pleasant near the capital’s Clerkenwell and...
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