Today's trending news from the construction industry - 28/04
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#1. Sustainable boat race launches UK Construction Week London
On the opening morning of UK Construction Week London on 2nd May, four teams of construction workers will race across Royal Victoria Dock in unique vessels they have built only using construction waste materials.
#2. ￡300m Norwich Anglia Square scheme finally approved
Developer Weston Homes has finally gained planning for its controversial 1,100-home Anglia Square scheme in Norwich after seven years of work on the plans.
#3. Over 12m homes need energy retrofitting in next five years, says new report
The Government must commit to investing ￡10bn over the next five years to help ensure one million of England’s most deprived homes become energy efficient, according to SIGOMA.
#4. Esh Construction bags ￡60m refurbishment contracts
North of England contractor Esh Construction has booked more than ￡60m of refurbishment work for registered social housing providers.
#5. Funding secured for McAlpine’s museum project
City of London Corporation has signed off on the necessary ￡73m funding for construction of the new London Museum.
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#6. National Highways to mandate new qualification for contractors by 2025
Construction firms working on National Highways projects will need to pass a new exam to work on schemes by the middle of this decade.
#7. Cemex launches Vertua? brand expansion
Global building materials supplier Cemex has restructured its Vertua? portfolio to allow for easier identification of the most sustainable options available for its customers.
#8. GroundGuards launches new hire division at UK Construction Week
Leading ground protection specialist GroundGuards will expand its customer offering with the launch of its new hire division at UK Construction Week (2 to 4 May).
#9. ThermAssured: the Heat Pump Ready Radiator
ThermAssured is the worlds first bi-vailant 'dual fuel' radiant panel heater that combines a wet and electric heating technology into a single emitter.
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