Today's trending news from the construction industry -04/09
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#1. Over 150 schools and at least 34 hospitals so far affected by RAAC issues – how much more extensive is the problem?
After the Department for Education (DfE) updated its guidance on mitigating the potential impacts of Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete (RAAC) yesterday, at least 156 schools and 34 hospitals are now known to have the ‘weaker’ form of concrete present.
#2. Seat booking now live for UK Construction Week seminar programme
Innovation, inspiration and progression. That’s what the stage is being set for at this year’s UK Construction Week in Birmingham (3-5th Oct).
#3. New Net Zero minister urged to tackle growing list of urgent challenges
The appointment of Claire Coutinho MP, as the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, replacing the Rt Hon Grant Shapps has prompted the construction industry to highlight a list of priorities.
#4. Blenheim House wins job for extra floors on London city office
Barings has secured planning consent to add an additional two floors to an office block in the City of London as part of full building overhaul.
#5. BDP submits plans for 500-flat scheme close to new Everton stadium
BDP has put forward plans for 500 homes in Liverpool’s Love Lane in a scheme which will reuse a series of railway arches.
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#6. Select Property secures ￡128.5m backing for landmark scheme
Property developer, operator and investment specialist Select Property has secured a ￡128.5m development finance deal to bring forward its landmark One Port Street residence in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
#7. Green light for ‘eco-friendly’ HS2 bridge
HS2 has received planning permission from Birmingham City Council for its ‘eco-friendly’ road bridge, over the HS2 line in Birmingham.
#8. Jobs to go as Costain winds down tech centre
Costain is looking to make around 25 staff redundant as a restructure of its digital operations sees its technology centre in Somerset wound-down.
#9. Green light for 80-acre solar farm
An 80-acre solar farm proposed for Warwickshire has been green lit. The application has been supported by Loughborough-based specialist land development and property consultancy Mather Jamie.
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