HS2 Bat shed cost exceeds £100 million
The cost of a protective “bat shed” to safeguard a bat species along the HS2 high-speed rail line has surged to over £100 million, according to HS2 chair Sir Jon…
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Construction Industry Set for Rebound in 2025, Forecasters Predict
After a challenging 18 months, construction industry experts anticipate a turnaround next year. Economists at the Construction Products Association (CPA) are expressing cautious optimism, pointing to a brighter outlook for…
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HS2 slammed for poor decisions and contract legacy
The UK Government is preparing to revise construction contracts for HS2 as ministers step in to take control of the project amid rising costs. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh announced that…
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Top 3 Battery-Powered Palm Routers in the UK 2024
Palm routers have become increasingly popular in the UK, thanks to their portability and convenience, especially for woodworking on-site or in areas without easy access to power outlets. These compact,…
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Roofer dies after falling from potato box
Denis Thornhill and his company, D.S. Thornhill (Rushton) Limited, have been fined a total of £16,000 following the death of 64-year-old roofer Mark Young at Moss Hall Farm on February…
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Top 3 Impact Drills in the UK: A Comprehensive Review
Impact drills are essential tools for anyone involved in construction, DIY, or renovation projects. Whether you’re a professional tradesperson or a DIY enthusiast, having a reliable impact drill can make…
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ONS data reveals tradesmen are in high demand
ONS Data Reveals Tightening in Construction Labour Market Amid Wider Economic Loosening with job vacancies soaring in the sector which has in turn raised wages. The latest labour market statistics…
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Civil work fuels construction growth
Construction buyers reported the fastest growth for nearly two-and-half years in industry activity in September this was filed by the growth in Civil’s work this is helping bring the construction…
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44 year old worker died after being trapped in excavation
A company has been fined after a man died while working inside an excavation at a construction site in Glasgow,Derek Caddie lost his life when part of the excavation wall…
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Balfour Beatty fined £2.8m after worker loses life on scissor lift
After the tragic incident where a worker lost his lift Balfour Beatty was fined £285,000 after a 62-year-old worker fell 10 metres to his death during construction of a new…
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