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In a statement issued by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), UK consultancy and engineering firms have welcomed the appointment of Graham Dalton as the next chief executive of the Highways Agency.
In a statement issued following the confirmation of Dalton’s appointment by the transport secretary, ACE chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin said: “Graham Dalton’s appointment is good news for the civil engineering and consultancy and engineering sector and we welcome his arrival. A... [more]
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has announced its dismay at government proposals to give agency workers equal rights to permanent staff after 12 weeks in a job.
ACE chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin said, “In times of economic uncertainty this country needs a flexible workforce that can be quickly matched to changing economic conditions. This proposal will tie the hands of British consultancy and engineering firms when they least need it.”
“For a government that is se... [more]
The ABM construction and civil engineering group is re-branding its European operations. Managing Director Sean Minihane explained, “We have grown substantially in recent years, expanding both the area of our operations and range of construction services. The re-branding will clarify our offer in each country and establish each of the divisions as a unit under the ABM banner.”
ABM established a presence in the UK with the acquisition of pre-cast concrete manufacturer Precon in 2006. This busi... [more]
Arc-Gen has showcased the Vertitower, its new lighting tower, which the company believes to be the brightest, lightest and most compact of its type available on the European market.
The Vertitower is a mobile lighting unit featuring a 360 degree rotating lamp head with telescopic mast for quick and easy operation with a built-in drum for convenient storage of the power cable.
Arc-Gen says due to its compact design, Vertitower is ideal for use outdoor where numerous lighting stations are re... [more]
Following Arthur Davidson’s appointment as Divisional Chairman – Specialist Businesses, Keyline, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of heavy side building materials and civils and drainage products to the construction industry, has announced the appointment of Phil Atkinson as Managing Director.
A trained civil engineer, Phil joins Keyline from Accord plc, where he spent several years as Managing Director for the highways division, which employed over 1,300 people.
Arthur Davidson, Division... [more]
The loading bay is a vital link in the production and distribution chain. If the loading system fails, goods cannot be despatched or received, causing knock-on delays in the production/distribution cycle. Choosing the right supplier and equipment is therefore crucially important in ensuring trouble free operation and helping minimise costly downtime.
So what do you need to consider when looking for loading and unloading equipment? The following pointers should serve as a helpful guide to ch... [more]
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