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‘Floating road’ and bridge installed at Sutherland Spaceport

New Civil Engineer

A road floating on a peat bog has been installed at Sutherland Spaceport on the A’Mhòine peninsula in the north of Scotland. The post ‘Floating road’ and bridge installed at Sutherland Spaceport appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Garden Design Inspiration for Urban Areas and Small Spaces

Civil Engineer Blog

Living in the city, quite often doesn’t present a lot of gardening design opportunities. The main challenge you will face is the lack of space. However, it is possible to create a beautiful garden in any urban area, but requires you to plan everything properly. If you do not have inspiration for your garden design […] The post Garden Design Inspiration for Urban Areas and Small Spaces first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Double glazing boss gets suspended jail sentence

The Construction Index

The director of a Croydon-based double glazing company has avoided an immediate spell behind bars following the death of an employees.

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Maximize Telematics Data With Equipment Maintenance Programs

For Construction Pros

Powerful maintenance management software complements telematics by providing a centralized place to collect data from multiple sources and put it to work.

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Expert Guide to Making the Best Construction ERP Decision for Your Firm

Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.

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Willmott Dixon confirmed for £60m Manchester labs scheme

The Construction Index

Willmott Dixon has started construction work on the next phase of Bruntwood SciTech’s Manchester Science Park.

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Lengthy director ban for Covid loan abuse boss

Construction News

A construction boss who “blatantly” abused a Covid-period financial support scheme has been hit with a 10-year director ban. Marcel Ion, a 39-year-old from Bromley in South London, now needs court consent to promote, form or manage a company until 1 May 2034, the Insolvency… The post Lengthy director ban for Covid loan abuse boss appeared first on Construction News.

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VR Technologies In Construction: What Are The Advantages?

UK Construction Blog

The post VR Technologies In Construction: What Are The Advantages? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. VR technologies have already ceased to be something unique, special for businesses or individual users. The world is coming to the conclusion that using the latest innovations in their work is effective, profitable and even important for effective sales!

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Plant study finds efficiency savings for Imerys

The Construction Index

An 18-month time and motion study of machine movements at a Cornish clay pit has identified potential savings of more than £600,000.

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Transforming Your Basement with Bench Footing

UK Construction Blog

The post Transforming Your Basement with Bench Footing appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Turning an unfinished basement into a functional living space can greatly increase the usable square footage of your home. However, traditional basement finishing methods often need to pay more attention to a critical first step – installing proper structural support.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

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Gove defeats railway pension fund in cladding battle

The Construction Index

The government has won a legal battle against a property owner that has failed to replaced dangerous cladding on its high-rise residential buildings.

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Huws Gray nets lead role in £162m framework

The Construction Index

Eastern Procurement Ltd has named five suppliers across four lots for a new materials supply and managed services framework.

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Herne Bay development for McGoff Construction

The Construction Index

McGoff Construction has been appointed as principal contractor for a £21m mixed-used development in Kent.

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