Category: News
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Laing’s head of procurement joins Wates as construction ops director
Mosey said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Wates, with its strong heritage and firm commitment to driving safety, sustainability and quality in everything it does. I look forward to working with teams across Wates Construction to maintain this strong foundation and continually improve how we deliver for our customers.” View the original article and our…
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Siemens opens Fort Worth manufacturing hub to support AI infrastructure boom
Siemens has officially marked the opening of its $190 million electrical equipment manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony. A part of the company’s Smart Infrastructure business, the site is responsible for creating reliable and efficient electrical equipment such as low voltage switchboards necessary to meet the demand from the booming…
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Former Liverpool mayor among dozen charged in council contracts probe
Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has been charged with bribery and misconduct in public office following an extensive investigation relating to council contracts, the police have said. Operation Aloft, led by Merseyside Police, focused on the awarding of commercial and business contracts from Liverpool City Council between 2010 and 2020. Those charged are: Former mayor…
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Company fined £30k after workers climbed rungs of unsafe scaffold
A scaffolding company has been fined £30,000 after failing to ensure a tower scaffold was constructed correctly. The HSE identified serious issues with a scaffold at a block of flats in Rice Hey Road, Merseyside, including a failure to follow assembly instructions during its erection. Workers climbed the rungs of the scaffold to access it…
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British Museum in search of consultants for £46m framework
The British Museum is seeking consultants to renew its £46.1m construction consultancy services framework. The four-year scheme will replace the 2021 framework and involves ongoing and project-based work across the Bloomsbury-based estate. The framework has seven slots: Project management Quantity surveying and commercial management Mechanical and electrical engineering (including fire protection, security, lighting, acoustics and…
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Increase homebuilding target to 4m over next decade, CLC co-chair tells MPs
The government should go beyond its 1.5 million new homes target and aim for four million units within the next decade, the co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has told MPs. Mark Reynolds made the suggestion during a Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee evidence session with industry experts on construction’s capacity to meet…
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Entry deadline for Digital Construction Awards extended
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Balfour Beatty chief exec Leo Quinn to step down
“Leo has transformed Balfour Beatty into a strong, resilient group, setting it firmly on a trajectory of profitable growth. This is underpinned by a culture across its workforce which is committed to expertise, discipline and excellence, resulting in a trusted reputation for delivering value for all stakeholders.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB Student Festival brings together experts and academics
Speakers include: Rebecca Thompson, director of property at St Paul’s Cathedral and CIOB client champion; Amanda Williams, CIOB head of environmental sustainability; Amir Mahdiyar, senior researcher at the University of Central Florida; and graduate design manager with Kier Construction and 2024 CIOB Rising Star Award winner and Jessica Haskett. View the original article and our…