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HG Construction has been selected to construct a major 37-storey student accommodation project in Manchester, transforming the city's skyline and catering to a growing demand for quality student housing.The project…
Two sister companies, Kammac and Bergen Logistics, have teamed up in a new initiative.The partnership aims to leverage both firms' strengths to cater to the UK fashion and lifestyle industries.Bergen…
HG Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for a pivotal student accommodation project in Manchester.The development, valued at £200 million, will feature 1,014 student rooms over 37 storeys,…
Felixstowe Port introduces a new Container Booking System to improve efficiency.Hauliers express concerns over potential increased costs and delays.The Road Haulage Association criticises a lack of consultation.A 12-week trial of…
New housing secretary Angela Rayner possesses the power to influence the outcome of two contentious data centre projects in the Home Counties.Initial rejections were based on greenbelt status, but developers…
Skanska UK has reported an increase in pre-tax profit, attributing success to early contractor involvement.The firm's pre-tax profit rose to £27.3m in 2023, despite a slight drop in turnover.Skanska highlighted…
The UK construction sector faces challenges as R&D activities are increasingly offshored, risking domestic innovation.Recent studies spotlight a worrying trend, with 83% of firms planning to conduct R&D abroad, indicating…
Companies are facing a surge in claims related to long-completed schemes under Private Finance Initiatives (PFI).In autumn 2021, a geothermal system failure at North Kent Police Station led to a…
AO has committed over £2 million to enhance its transport fleet's environmental impact by integrating CNG technology.The acquisition involves ten CNG tractor units to phase out traditional diesel vehicles for…
A recent fine has been imposed on a Scottish housebuilder following a tragic incident.Avant Homes (Scotland) Ltd faces a £333,000 penalty due to safety failings.The accident involved a fatality caused…
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