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Two of Wates Construction schemes win BREEAM 2013 Awards

Two schemes delivered by Wates Group are amongst only 17 international buildings to have been selected as the winners of the coveted BREEAM Awards 2013. The developments, the HMCTS Newport Magistrates Court and Waitrose’s flagship low carbon supermarket in Bracknell, received the building awards in the court and retail categories respectively. The accolades were received at the annual BREE... [more]


BWF calls for some serious Budget action this year

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has added its voice to the call for strong measures to boost housing and the retrofit markets in construction in this year's Budget. Iain McIlwee, BWF chief executive, said: "The joinery and woodworking sector is a £5 billion gem which has been at the heart of the British manufacturing sector since manufacturing began. But it has never been this tough f... [more]


Euro Auctions Showcase at BAUMA - Hall B3, Stand 223B

The UK's largest auctioneers of construction machinery and industrial equipment, announces it will be exhibiting at BAUMA 2013 in Munich between the 15th & 21st April where the company will be showcasing its 2013 expansion plans. Based in Dromore, Northern Ireland, Euro Auctions has been conducting unreserved auctions of industrial equipment and construction machinery since 1998. With permane... [more]


Davis Langdon Report shows Jablite Flat Roof Inverted Insulation costs up to 22% less than XPS

A recent study by leading construction consultants, Davis Langdon, found that the additional cost in using CO² blown extruded polystyrene compared to Jablite modified expanded polystyrene ranged from 10.2% to 22.9%. "We had an inkling that our insulation was more economic than some of the competition, but we wanted it checked out by an independent, well-respected organisation," explains David T... [more]


iWireless Solutions Extends its Business Reach into Multiple Sectors with Four New Projects

iWireless Solutions, one of the UK’s leading providers of sophisticated InBuilding wireless systems, today announced it has won several projects across multiple industries, including transport, public sector, property development and telecommunications. The projects comprise of both national and global companies including: Telefonica Digital: A global telecommunications giant, engaged iWireless... [more]


 

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Lack of PFI deals drives secondary market
Infrastructure fund managers report record fundraisings as investors continue to chase the steady, state-backed yields that PFI projects can deliver

Labour unrest threatens UAE construction
As the country embarks on a renewed development drive, the Arabtec strike is reminder of pitfalls last seen during the boom years

US housing upturn boosts Toll Brothers
Luxury homebuilder benefits from a rebounding market, giving Americans confidence to sell their existing homes and make new purchases

Jerzy Wisniewski: Sour deals that brought PBG to its knees
The founder of a once leading Polish construction company admits to Jan Cienski he should have taken more care

Mitie focuses on healthcare market
FTSE 250 group is selling two lossmaking businesses as it seeks to focus on more lucrative markets including healthcare and facilities management

Building disputes taking longer to settle
The tough economic climate is putting pressure on UK builders, resulting in many disputes spanning more than a year, a new report says

Garden centres look to Chelsea for growth
Many businesses have suffered from this year’s late spring and garden centres hope UK floral extravaganza will play role in boosting trade

Profit warnings hit Australian resources
WorleyParsons joins others to flag up problems, saying net profit will be lower than a year ago because of cancelled projects and client cost cutting

Speedy Hire building solid profits
Revenues grow from £329.3m to £340.4m in the year to March 31, even as output in the UK construction market shrinks by more than 8%

British Land to focus on West End
Decision is clearest indication yet that the UK’s largest landlords are concerned about the oversupply of commercial property in the City of London

 





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