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Barhale scoops ￡36m London sewer revamp job

Barhale has nabbed a major job to revamp part of London’s sewer network.

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SNP calls for retrofit tax cut and ban on nuclear power stations

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has called for cuts to VAT for retrofit work, an RAAC remediation fund and a ban on new nuclear power stations in its election manifesto.

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Construction worst-hit sector for insolvencies

Construction was the worst hit industry for insolvencies in the year to April 2024, the Insolvency Service has revealed. Some 4,401 construction companies in England and Wales registered as insolvent in the period – 18 per cent of all businesses to do so.

Court throws out Tilbury Douglas’ ￡6m claim against Arup

Tilbury Douglas has failed in a legal claim that Arup should pay it ￡6m because of defective designs at a mixed-use development in Edinburgh.

Building trade bodies announce merger

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) and the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) have announced plans to merge.

Galliford Try picked for ￡69m grammar school?

Galliford Try has been picked to build the ￡69m Paisley Grammar Community Campus.? The contractor will deliver facilities for up to 1,380 pupils, including all-weather sports pitches, a 300-seat theatre, a dance studio, teaching kitchens and music suites.?