Crossrail, the new high-frequency railway for London, has launched its search for contractors to come in on a major civil engineering project at Paddington New Yard in London. The contract, worth between £25 million and £50 million, is a huge undertaking, including contractor design, site clearance, road construction and drainage. One of the biggest projects […]
Read MoreAs part of its multimillion redevelopment programme, Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire is undergoing some major refurbishments. One such significant change is the reclassification of a number of studios. Two studios undergoing such a reclassification are Studio J and Studio K. Both sites will be changing from film sets to TV sets, and this requires a […]
Read MoreMarketing restrictions put in place for the London Olympics are restricting the growth of construction businesses in the UK, according to a government commissioned report. The marketing restrictions, which prevent Olympic contractors from advertising their involvement in the Games, were put in place to protect the interests of official sponsors. As a result, many of […]
Read MoreA new solution in concrete flooring has been produced by CEMEX UK, which promises to achieve higher durability and carry greater loads, without using steel. The system, known as Advanced Flooring, uses a combination of macro and micro-synthetic fibres within, which, in effect, replaces the use of a steel mesh. The result is a floor […]
Read MoreThere is a growing demand for new buildings to be more sustainable, as businesses face up to operating in a greener way. However, taking a sustainable approach goes much further than simply looking at how a building operates on a daily basis. Understanding its materials, both with regards to what goes into their construction, and […]
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