Category: News
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Network Rail saves 581t of emissions with first low-carbon track renewal
Dave Sutton, project lead at Southern Renewals Enterprise, Network Rail’s integrated delivery team in the south of England, said: “This project shows what’s possible when innovation and teamwork come together. It’s the first of many greener renewals we plan to deliver, helping us move steadily toward Network Rail’s net-zero goals.” View the original article and…
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Building Safety Regulator to exit HSE in January
Building safety minister, Samantha Dixon, said that the new arrangement would “strengthen lines of accountability and give a dedicated focus to BSR operations, and is an important first step towards establishing a single construction regulator, the lead recommendation of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Building Safety Regulator to exit HSE in January
Building safety minister, Samantha Dixon, said that the new arrangement would “strengthen lines of accountability and give a dedicated focus to BSR operations, and is an important first step towards establishing a single construction regulator, the lead recommendation of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Contractors for major Yorkshire civils framework revealed
The construction procurement scheme for the Yorkshire and Humber region, YORhub, has appointed eight construction firms for its new YORcivil Major Works 2 framework. Under the framework, the contractors can be considered for contracts over £10m to carry out civil engineering projects for councils and other organisations across the Yorkshire and Humber region Projects in…
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Pfluger Architects, Texas State University Unveil Stadium Renovations
Texas State University has unveiled its newly expanded Bobcat Stadium End Zone Complex—now named the Johnny and Nathali Weisman Football Performance Center—an 85,000-square-foot addition designed by Pfluger Architects and built by White Construction. The project elevates both player development and fan engagement through a host of new amenities, including upper-level hospitality spaces, banquet areas, and…
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QXO Launches 2025 QXO for Veterans Program
In honor of Veterans Day, QXO Inc. has launched its annual QXO for Veterans initiative, continuing the company’s mission to support veterans and their families. Now in its seventh year, the QXO for Veterans program is significantly expanding to award 13 winners with a new roof at no cost. This North American program honors veterans,…
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Skanska Begins Deconstruction at MARTA Five Points Station
Skanska has begun the precise deconstruction of the MARTA Five Points Station canopy in downtown Atlanta — the first step in transforming the city’s busiest transit hub into a more vibrant, connected and passenger-friendly destination. The 144,400-square-foot redevelopment will replace the existing concrete canopy with a 32,000-square-foot mass timber structure featuring three new pedestrian entrances,…
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CBI to explore new PPP models
Rain Newton-Smith, CBI’s CEO, said: “The private sector stands ready to support the government’s infrastructure ambitions but really wants to see a less risk-averse approach to partnering with business. By developing the next generation of public-private partnership models, the government could crowd in private capital and accelerate the delivery of major infrastructure projects such as…
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Client sentenced after worker found dead on building site
A construction client has been handed a suspended prison sentence after a worker was found dead on a building site in north London. Moses Meisels received a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for one year, and was ordered to pay £10,000 in costs by City of London Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to breaching the Construction…
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GF Supports Development of New Community for Minnesota Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, GF is standing behind a powerful mission: ensuring that every Minnesota veteran has a place to call home. In partnership with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV), Housing First Minnesota Foundation and Lennar®, GF is supporting Veteran Village—a first-of-its-kind housing community dedicated to ending veteran homelessness across the state.…