An Ammann electric paver was used for the first time for upgrade work on the A47, laying asphalt made from recycled materials, and working alongside an electric roller.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
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Treasury approves Manchester Digital Campus
Plans for a new civil service campus in Manchester have been formally approved by the Treasury. The project expects to support 4,900 construction jobs.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Former Battersea Power Station CEO brings whistleblowing case
Donagh O’Sullivan is bringing a claim for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing detriment against Battersea Power Station Development Company and four Malaysian executivesRead Full Article: The Construction Index
Balfour Beatty pleads not guilty in Aldermaston prosecution
Balfour Beatty Group has pleaded not guilty to health and safety offences following a worker fatality at AWE's Aldermaston nuclear site. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
FIS survey reveals supply chain pressures threatening UK house-building
A new report from the Finishes & Interior Sector (FIS) trade body exposes the need for reform in procurement, payment and contract management practices in the construction industry.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Willmott Dixon lands £39m Rochdale college build
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the Department for Education for a £39m redevelopment of Hopwood Hall College’s Rochdale campus.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Government ignores quarry sector once again
Suppliers of essential construction minerals have again been ignored by the government in another major planning document.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Clarion partners with Hill Group in Woolwich
Clarion Housing Group will partner with housebuilder The Hill Group to build 188 new social rent homes in Woolwich.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Re:Construction podcast – Episode 198
Revival postponed, Vistry’s wobbles and a plumber goes to ParliamentRead Full Article: The Construction Index
Costain picked to upgrade Rugby sewage works
Severn Trent has chosen Costain to deliver infrastructure upgrades at its Rugby Newbold sewage treatment works.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Beard gives away half of its profits
After a year of growth, the owners of Beard Construction have chosen philanthropy over increased dividends. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Wates buys its Leatherhead HQ
Wates Group has purchased its long-standing head office, Wates House, in Leatherhead.Read Full Article: The Construction Index