Today's trending news from the construction industry - 15/06
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#1. UK Launches Inquiry into Crumbling Concrete in Public Buildings as Collapse Risks Mount
While some government-owned properties have been sold to private landlords, the inquiry raises concerns about the extent of RAAC usage in privately owned buildings, such as shops, leisure facilities, and possibly residential homes.
#2. Construction project-start performance up through Q.2
Glenigan, one of the construction industry’s leading insight and intelligence experts, releases the June 2023 edition of its Construction Review.
#3. Downing gets go-ahead for Newcastle 411-bed student digs
Property developer Downing has secured planning approval for a 411-bedroom student accommodation project in Newcastle.
#4. Speller Metcalfe starts ￡21m Hereford hospital expansion
Speller Metcalfe has started construction of a ￡21m daycase surgical at Hereford County Hospital.
#5. 150 jobs axed as G Works Construction collapses
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Somerset-based civil engineering and groundwork specialist G Works Construction has fallen into administration.
#6. Views sought to develop UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (“The Standard”) is calling for views from across the industry as part of their Technical Update & Consultation.
#7. Bifacial solar panels triple Scottish Water energy production at Kirkcaldy
Scottish Water has invested ￡700,000 at Kirkcaldy Waste Water Treatment Works to increase energy production, including the installation of bifacial solar panels.
#8. Esh develops affordable housing pipeline
Esh Construction is winning work in Yorkshire, with 468 new homes under construction and an affordable housing pipeline worth ￡90m.
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