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Sofistik launches BIM-ready tool for modelling bridges
Software provider Sofistik has launched what it claims is the fastest and most economical way to generate a complete 3D bridge model.Software provider Sofistik has launched what it claims is the fastest and most economical way to generate a complete 3D bridge...
Bureau Veritas appoints head of building control
Bureau Veritas has appointed brought in an industry veteran to head up its 80-strong team across the building control, fire engineering, structural and construction management disciplines.Bureau Veritas has appointed brought in an industry veteran to head up its...
Birmingham’s Paradise scheme runs out of cash
Birmingham city council has run out of money for phase two of its ambitious £500m Paradise development. The scheme has been hit by double market forecast construction inflation and the collapse of Carillion on a key project in phase one. Minutes from the council audit...
Kier’s Exeter bus station scheme cost soars 30% to £52m
The projected costs of building a new bus station and connected leisure centre in Exeter have soared by 30% to £52m. Now, if the scheme is to go-ahead as planned, Exter city council will have to back plans to find £12m of extra funding at a key council meeting next...
Keller to cut 700 jobs worldwide
The world’s largest independent ground engineering specialist, Keller, is planning a major cost-cutting programme across its operations with the loss of 700 jobs. The firm has been hit by big losses in its key Far East construction markets, and challenging Brazilian...
Bam Construct boss: Tier one model ‘under threat’
The chief executive of Bam Construct has said the tier one model is “under threat” from a combination of tight margins and the changing nature of construction. source...
Balfour Beatty aims to eliminate vibrating tools
Balfour Beatty wants to eliminate methods that lead to workplace injuries such as hand arm vibration syndrome (HVAS), its head of health and safety has said. source...
World’s largest crane heading for Hinkley
The world’s largest crane is on its way to start work at the Hinkley nuclear site for the BYLOR joint venture of Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke. The SGC-250 (Sarens Giant Crane-250) can lift 5,000 tonnes and operate at a height of 250 metres and radius of 275...
Rail safety worker killed by train
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is trying to discover why a worker was killed placing warning lights on the track. The worker died earlier this month when he was struck by a train at Stoats Nest Junction, between Purley and Coulsdon South stations on the main...
Kier regional building director to retire
Kier regional building director Peter Young has announced plans to retire after over 30 years at the company. He will step down in June 2019. Young joined Kier as a quantity surveyor in Devon and progressed to managing director of Western & Wales, a post he held...
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