University to offer courses in concrete road repairs
A new qualification in Concrete Pavement and Construction Maintenance has been launched by National Highways and the University of Derby. The move is designed to
Go-ahead for £180m Milton Keynes tower scheme
Developer First Base and investor Patron Capital have gained planning for the £180m redevelopment of the Saxon Court former council office building in Milton Keynes.
Builder jailed after demolishing wall on colleague
A builder has been jailed for three years and three months following an investigation into the death of a labourer on a site in Hampshire
Union officials face new probe into blacklist collusion
Construction union Unite has launched a new search for evidence of collusion with blacklisting in the industry by officers of the union and its predecessors.
1,000-Word Chart: Canadian Construction Material Costs
> Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requires detailed editorial commentary, often supported by relevant tables and graphs. Did
Not the Best Month for U.S. Employment in November; But Canada Upbeat
> According to the latest Employment Situation Report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the total number of jobs in the U.S. increased by
Multiplex aims for woman-led teams at one in 10 projects
Multiplex has challenged itself to employ woman-led teams on 10% of its projects by 2025 and shift to a 5-day working week on sites. The
Gap Between Bid Price Increases and Material Cost Increases Is Narrowing
> In the spring and summer of this year, a huge gap opened between construction bid prices that were staying low on a year-over-year basis
5 Steps for Preventing Construction Site Theft
> From building materials to tools to heavy equipment, construction site theft is an industry-wide epidemic. In addition to the direct costs of replacing the
Willmott Dixon to build £21m net zero Preston school
Willmott Dixon has added to its growing portfolio of net zero carbon in operation school projects with a £21m job to build an academy for
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