Feb
05
Results from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) workload trends survey for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2017 found that more member firms saw workload fall than saw a rise. The difference was a net balance of four percentage points. Click here to view full story;
Feb
05
Carillion’s apprentices were left in limbo when the contractor field for insolvency on 15thJanuary. The CITB responded by setting up a project team, in partnership with the government and construction employers, to assist with the retention and redeployment of Carillion apprentices. Click here to view full story;
Feb
05
Construction work costing more than £1bn is needed to repair the crumbling Houses of Parliament. Greater costs are involved in operational changes ot parliamentary business to let the builders do their work. Click here to view full story;
Feb
05
1840- pioneer of the pneumatic tyre, John Boyd Dunlop, is born.
Feb
05
Tata Steel is turning bullish on growth in India. Its global CEO and managing director, T.V. Narendran, has said the time had come for Tata Steel Ltd to start its next leg of expansion. Click here to view full story;
Feb
04
After hitting the bottom of the cycle, this year’s report identifies strategies companies can take to smooth out the recovery and explores the potential industry disruptors on the horizon. Click here to view full story;
Feb
04
Weather patterns have always been considered when determining solar system lifetimes and performance. Safety is also considered when establishing installation guidelines and product standards. Click here to view full story;
Feb
04
Six Flags Great Adventure and its partner KDC Solar announced construction will begin soon to make the New Jersey property the world’s first solar-powered theme park. Click here to view full story;
Feb
04
1895- the first rolling lift bridge, invented by William Scherzer opens in Chicago, Illinois.
Feb
04
Rights to the two towers at 101 George Street in Croydon are being bought from Tide Construction by investment companies Henderson Park and Greystar. Click here to view full story;
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