Category: News
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Report slams historic mishandling of HS2 as more delays announced
A new report has criticised what transport secretary Heidi Alexander has called a “litany of failure” at HS2. The Stewart Review into the megaproject flags historic mishandling, lack of ministerial oversight and scrutiny, inadequate control of the project by HS2 Ltd and a lack of effective incentives with the supply chain that will result in taxpayers paying billions…
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Inquiry launched into Building Safety Regulator delays
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has issued a call for evidence for its short inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator. The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the regulator for new high-rise buildings and maintenance of existing buildings. Gateway 2 approvals, which should be taking 12 weeks for…
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Clients must ‘step up’: MP backing for new CIOB guide
Mike Reader MP spoke at the launch of the CIOB’s latest client guide The latest version of CIOB’s client guide was launched in Westminster this week with backing from an influential MP. The reception was hosted by Mike Reader MP, a former Mace director who is now Labour’s business champion for construction and chair of…
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Clients must ‘step up’: MP backing for new CIOB guide
Mike Reader MP spoke at the launch of the CIOB’s latest client guide The latest version of CIOB’s client guide was launched in Westminster this week with backing from an influential MP. The reception was hosted by Mike Reader MP, a former Mace director who is now Labour’s business champion for construction and chair of…
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Kier saves 20,000 litres of diesel in solar and green hydrogen trial
Jo Driffield, senior engineer in the Environment Agency’s innovation team, said: “This early trial is critical to help understand the technology. Conducting trials like this will demonstrate the demand for hydrogen, especially green hydrogen, which is needed to help support the investment into the production and supply to the construction industry and other uses.” View…
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ABC Supply supports troops with Raised for Homes donation
ABC Supply Co. Inc. is proud to announce that its monthlong fundraising campaign, in partnership with AJ Foyt Racing at the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, raised an impressive $4.7 million for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). As part of its commitment to supporting our nation’s Veterans, ABC Supply matched the…
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Cowboy Chicken ranks No. 28 on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list
Cowboy Chicken, the Texas-based fast casual restaurant known for its wood-fire rotisserie chicken, has once again earned national recognition as one of Fast Casual magazine’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Rising to No. 28 on this year’s list, Cowboy Chicken celebrates its 15th consecutive year of being honored as one of the most influential brands…
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In pictures | Erith completes demolition of Sizewell A turbine hall
Demolition contractor Erith has completed an 18-month project to fully demolish the turbine hall at Sizewell A nuclear power station, marking a milestone in the ongoing decommissioning of the site. The football-pitch-sized hall has now been razed to the ground using innovative techniques, which allowed the project to be completed significantly faster than using traditional…
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35% of planning agreements take longer than a year to finalise
S106 agreements are legally binding planning obligations negotiated between a local planning authority and a developer. They set out the contributions developers must make to support the local community, such as funding for schools, roads, public spaces and affordable housing. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Meyer Jabara Hotels bolsters Its Florida footprint
Meyer Jabara Hotels has established its presence in Tampa, Florida by assuming management of the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Northwest/Oldsmar. The 87-room property is located at 4052 Tampa Rd., just 13 miles from Tampa International Airport and within a 5-minute drive of Tampa Bay, the Oldsmar Historical Society Museum, and the world-famous Oldsmar Flea Market, the…