Construction Enquirer

JULY 30, 2023

Higgins Group is set to make its recently announced round of redundancies within the next two weeks. Sources close to the company told the Enquirer up to 50 jobs could go in the restructuring. Higgins confirmed redundancy plans last month as part of a restructuring into regions of “the delivery element of the business.” The Essex based contractor said the changes “will improve operational efficiencies and provide a platform for our growth targets.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Steel is one of the strongest of construction materials and is able to withstand many extreme environmental conditions. However, this depends on an efficient and effective protection against corrosion. Rust Iron is the principal component of all steel grades. Without adequate corrosion protection, it will react on exposure to oxygen in the atmosphere, creating pockets […] The post Types of Corrosion Protection for Structural Steel first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 30, 2023

Procurement body YORhub has picked 20 firms for its third-generation civil engineering framework covering the Yorkshire and Humber regions. Separated into two regional frameworks together worth an estimated £800m, they will replace YORcivil2, which is due to expire in August. Presently 29 civils firms hold places on the existing panels. Newcomers to Yorcivil3 include Eric Wright, Keltbray, Galliford Try, Octavius.

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Construction News

JULY 30, 2023

In a blow to the construction industry in the North East, it has emerged that administrators have been appointed to the developer behind a major Newcastle regeneration scheme. Ned Ailyan and Ben Stanyon of FRP Advisory were appointed as joint administrators to Quayside West Limited… The post Firm behind £250m Newcastle development enters administration appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 30, 2023

Building products manufacturer Marshalls is cutting 250 jobs and closing its factory in Carluke, Lanarkshire as the slowing housing market drags down sales. The job losses come on top of 150 redundancies at the end of last year. Marshalls confirmed the cuts in a gloomy trading update today which warned performance in the second half of the year will be below market expectations.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 30, 2023

McAleer & Rushe is set for a record year having secured new contracts worth £440m in the first six months of 2023 in Greater London, the Midlands and Scotland. The bounce back follows a disappointing performance in 2022 that saw pre-tax profit fall 19% to £12m from revenue flat at £404m, according to newly-published accounts. Project delays also caused year-end net cash to slip back to £45m from £59m previously.

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Roads Online

JULY 30, 2023

One of three tunnel boring machines working on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project in New South Wales is now beginning its second tunnel excavation, as works progress on the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia. The project involves linking two existing dams, Tantangara and Talbingo, through 27km of tunnels and building a new underground power station.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 30, 2023

Four contractors have secured spots on a major works framework covering highways and transportation projects in Yorkshire Balfour Beatty, BAM Nuttall, Farrans and John Sisk will deliver projects valued over £7m. The framework firms will be used by Leeds Council and the wider Yorkshire Highways Alliance, which also includes the councils of Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees Council, York and Calderdale.

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Construction Placements

JULY 30, 2023

Major Challenges faced by the Engineering Graduates in India? This post delves into the major issues faced by engineering graduates in India, such as outdated curriculum, high student-teacher ratios, and corruption. It provides a comprehensive analysis of these problems, backed by recent data and sources. The post Major Challenges faced by the Engineering Graduates in India?

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 30, 2023

Willmott Dixon has scooped the job to deliver the next phase of Nottingham City Council’s Broad Marsh Green Heart regeneration scheme. The Green Heart project is a key element of the vision for Nottingham’s 20-acre Broad Marsh area, transforming a site that was previously a large shopping centre before it was demolished. The Green Heart introduces green, ecologically rich habitats and food for wildlife, forming a green infrastructure network linking the Broad Marsh area from Nottingham Castle th

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Roads Online

JULY 30, 2023

Road Widener’s Offset Vibratory Roller is helping operators to access unreachable areas of road surfaces during road and trench compaction work. Road Widener’s team explains how the attachment is helping to increase safety. S afety in construction continues to be an aspect in the roads and infrastructure sectors that’s in need of dire improvement. According to NSC Injury Facts, the construction industry experienced the most workplace deaths in 2021.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 30, 2023

The first tunnel breakthrough on the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project was achieved by the Ghella and CPB joint venture last week with the arrival of tunnel boring machine (TBM) Eileen arrived at the Airport Terminal metro station site. The post Major milestone achieved on Sydney Metro airport line tunnelling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 30, 2023

Mace has called on the government to offer tax credits to companies exporting design, engineering and construction services. The contractor, which operates in five continents, says in a new report that the global market for British construction expertise could be worth £11.5bn, if construction’s share… The post Mace calls for construction export tax credits appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 30, 2023

Excavation work has resumed at Snowy 2.0 in New South Wales, Australia, with two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) back in action to complete key tailrace and headrace tunnels. The post TBMs resume work to complete excavation of key tunnels for Snowy 2.0 hydro scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

JULY 30, 2023

ENR.com is the bible of the construction industry, providing news and features about projects, products and people in construction, architecture and engineering.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 30, 2023

As revealed in NCE, Network Rail is refocusing its communications strategy to take a more strategic approach. With unplanned disruptions and infrastructure failures hitting the headlines, it's a necessary appointment. The post Firms must take communications seriously if construction’s reputation is to improve appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

JULY 30, 2023

Unanimous FERC vote July 27 on final rule will prioritize the most construction-ready, financially-viable projects, but its effective date was not announced.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 30, 2023

The UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) has recently celebrated its second anniversary and is just starting to hit its stride in terms of building the team needed to provide the funding that will deliver its aims. The post Interview | UK Infrastructure Bank boss John Flint on funding net zero delivery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2023

A state gaming license has been issued to Harrah's Nebraska , a $75 million casino in Columbus that is under construction, along with a permit for a temporary gaming facility set to open on June 12. An onsite hotel managed by Marriott International is also planned and will debut along with the permanent casino in 2024. Casino The post Onsite hotel planned at Harrah’s Nebraska first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 30, 2023

Construction of a £7M, 125m long concrete flood defence wall has been completed in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The post £7M concrete flood alleviation wall inaugurated in Rotherham appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2023

Coach has turned a retired Boeing 747 jet in Malaysia into a new old-school air travel-themed store format called Coach Airways. Shoppers are handed a paper ticket upon entering via the air bridge and, in addition to the Coach merchandise, the store features a cafe with an in-flight style drinks menu. Inside Retail The post Coach lands new flight-themed retail space in Malaysia first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 30, 2023

 This video is from NCE’s 2023 UK Roads events. National Composites Centre principal research engineer Kunal Kansara talks about the issues arising from the use of traditional steel-reinforced concrete and the benefits fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites offer, including tension strength/weight ratio, embodied carbon… The post Watch: Is ultra-low carbon reinforced concrete durable?

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CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2023

Japan-based fast-casual chain Pepper Lunch is in growth mode in North America, where it has just launched a franchising program. The chain, which boasts 500 units in 15 countries, including five in the US, is a "DIY teppanyaki" concept where customers select ingredients at the counter that are then combined with rice on a sizzling metal plate that is brought to their table.

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Civil Manage

JULY 30, 2023

Home – a word synonymous with comfort, tranquility, and security. It’s a haven against the rest of the world, a place of refuge in its truest sense. Yet, occasionally, homeowners grapple with uneven heating or cooling, a minor blip in domestic harmony. This is where the register booster fan, an unassuming device, steps in as. The post The Register Booster Fan: Unveiling Home Comfort Maximization appeared first on Civil Manage.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2023

Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa , a 194-key boutique hotel, has made its debut in San Francisco's South of Market district. The 12-story venue, which is the first Canopy hotel in the city, features a rooftop lounge, fitness center, meeting and event space and several dining options. Hotel Business The post 194-room Canopy by Hilton opens in San Francisco first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

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JULY 30, 2023

This video is from NCE’s 2023 UK Roads event Transport Scotland director of major projects Lawrence Shackman talks about the ground investigation work carried out to bring certainty to those directly impacted by the A83 Rest and Be Thankful closures as a result of landslide.… The post Watch: Tackling disruption from ground movement on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2023

Publix has announced it will open new locations in three Virginia cities after a series of 11 store openings in Florida and Georgia during the past two months. The grocer will also open new stores in Carolina Shores, NC; Boiling Springs, SC.; and Royal Palm Beach, Fla., as it continues to grow across the East Coast. Progressive Grocer The post Publix continues East Coast expansion first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 30, 2023

 This video was filmed at the UK Roads Conference on 18 May. With road projects going over budget by up to 40%, the need for practices that foster productivity is growing in importance. In this presentation Expedition Engineering senior director Ed McCann and National… The post Watch: Factors affecting productivity on major highways projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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