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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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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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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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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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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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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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LISSMAC’s Advanced Walk Behind Concrete Saw for the US Market Safety

Construction Placements

LISSMAC’s Advanced Walk Behind Concrete Saw for the US Market Safety Keep your employees safe while using walk-behind concrete saws. Learn how to eliminate risks and ensure proper safety measures are in place. The post LISSMAC’s Advanced Walk Behind Concrete Saw for the US Market Safety appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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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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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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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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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