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Creating a Stronger Workforce: Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion in Construction

Learn how diversity and inclusion can strengthen the construction workforce and explore effective strategies for implementing these principles in the industry. The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Construction Diversity and inclusion are crucial in the...

Balfour Beatty selected by bp to deliver one of the world’s first commercial scale gas-fired power and carbon capture projects in Teesside

Balfour Beatty today announces that, alongside Technip Energies and GE Vernova, it has received a Letter of Intent from bp, on behalf of NZT Power Limited, to progress with the next phase of the Net Zero Teesside Power project. Net Zero Teesside Power, a joint venture...

Major Upgrade Promises Rail Investment for Shipley

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is investing around £100million in a new rail depot in Shipley. The scheme, which was announced today (Thursday 14 March) by Rail Minister Huw Merriman MP during a visit to Shipley Station, forms part of the Government's...

Topping Out Milestone Reached at Tustin Estate

Southwark Council and Bouygues UK have celebrated reaching the ‘topping out’ stage at the significant housing project Tustin Estate alongside London’s Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development Tom Copley. Phase 1 of the project is 100% replacement...

London Sanctuary housing pay strikes intensify as repairs grind to halt

Cancellation of over 200 repair jobs from initial industrial action set to worsen as more strikes set Pay strikes by London Sanctuary Housing repair workers are to intensify, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today (pictures and broadcast audio and...

Labour leaders visit housing developments in Shrewsbury

Barratt and David Wilson Homes recently welcomed the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party to their Shrewsbury developments, as part of their tour around Shropshire.Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner were taken on a tour of the Welshpool Road developments, Rose...

First time buyers given a leg up on the ladder in Rugby

David Wilson Homes is encouraging Warwickshire first time buyers to take their first step on the property ladder at its Ashlawn Gardens development in Rugby. The Warwickshire community has a selection of three bedroom homes available, including the semi-detached...

Willmott Dixon secures latest blue light work with Pendle Police Station

Willmott Dixon is further enhancing its portfolio of blue light projects with a project to deliver the new £18m Pendle Police Station for Lancashire Constabulary. The new facility on Carr Road in Nelson will replace older stations in Colne and Nelson with the...

Tips for Winter Construction: Building Successfully in the Cold

Discover essential tips for successfully carrying out construction projects during the winter season. Understanding the Challenges of Winter Construction Winter construction poses unique challenges that need to be addressed for successful project completion. The cold...

Hub South East and Connect Modular to Deliver Innovative new Housing Development in Livingston

Representatives from West Lothian Council recently visited the site of planned new council homes in Livingston that will include supported housing specifically for homeless young people. Joining them were Hub South East, the Council’s Development Partner leading on...
Major Upgrade Promises Rail Investment for Shipley

Major Upgrade Promises Rail Investment for Shipley

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is investing around £100million in a new rail depot in Shipley. The scheme, which was announced today (Thursday 14 March) by Rail Minister Huw Merriman MP during a visit to Shipley Station, forms part of the Government's...

Topping Out Milestone Reached at Tustin Estate

Topping Out Milestone Reached at Tustin Estate

Southwark Council and Bouygues UK have celebrated reaching the ‘topping out’ stage at the significant housing project Tustin Estate alongside London’s Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development Tom Copley. Phase 1 of the project is 100% replacement...

Labour leaders visit housing developments in Shrewsbury

Labour leaders visit housing developments in Shrewsbury

Barratt and David Wilson Homes recently welcomed the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party to their Shrewsbury developments, as part of their tour around Shropshire.Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner were taken on a tour of the Welshpool Road developments, Rose...

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