Today's trending news from the construction industry - 09/05
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#1. Costain’s major M62 upgrade axed over soaring costs
Highways England has scrapped Costain’s major project to install concrete central reserve barriers on the M62 across the Pennines on the eve of main works starting.
#2. Reaching net zero in transport will positively impact national prosperity and quality of life
Anyone who’s waited for delayed train, or an infrequent bus knows we must upgrade our public transport system.?
#3. Ealing Council ditches ‘monster’ tower in favour of retrofit
Ealing Council has scrapped costly plans for a mixed-use 26-storey tower scheme by Patel Taylor and Trehearne Architects, which would have replaced its headquarters building.
#4. Demand for stone and concrete rebounds in the first quarter
Producers of heavy-side building materials, including aggregates, asphalt and concrete, saw a rebound in sales in the first three months of 2023.
#5. Kalzip helps deliver first carbon positive station upgrade
Located some four miles from Victoria on the South London and Catford Loop lines, Denmark Hill is flanked by two of the capital’s major teaching hospitals and has seen passenger numbers triple in the past 15 years: causing crowding with pressure on both the platforms and access routes.
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#6. Landowner fined ￡20,000 for unauthorised works to listed building
A landowner who carried out unauthorised works to a listed building in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets has been fined ￡20,000 after failing to comply with an enforcement notice.?
#7. Offsite construction: A blueprint for delivering more with less
James Withey, managing director of Algeco Offsite, looks at the latest developments in offsite construction and outlines why 2023 is the time for widespread adoption of offsite.
#8. Construction begins at Sutherland Spaceport
Construction has officially begun at Sutherland Spaceport on the north coast of Scotland.
#9. Expanding construction company enjoys turnover boost
Turnover has jumped at independent construction company Identity Consult, following the opening of its fourth office.
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