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Robots will Lead to Millions of Construction Job Losses, Report Warns Automation will displace 2.7 million US construction workers, nearly half the total workforce, by 2057, a report has suggested. Company owners … read more Big Names Shed Light on Construction Sector Success Insider has compiled a table of the top construction companies in Wales …

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Stonehenge Tunnel: Row Over Building Clause in Deeds The government wants to build a 1.9 mile (3km) tunnel past it the Neolithic stone circle. But when the monument was gifted to the nation by Sir … read more Hotel Plan for New Building Close to Primark Fire Site in Belfast A Belfast city centre office …

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Listed Construction Giant’s Revenue Rockets Revenue surged further past the £300m mark at listed construction giant nmcn during its latest financial year … read more New Study Reveals Growing Skills Gap in Engineering Construction New research into the engineering construction labour market has revealed the significant challenges facing employers. With the industry set to … …

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BBC Seeks Contractor for £25m Belfast Revamp The BBC is planning to spend £25m on its Belfast studios and is advertising for a contractor. The BBC is planning to spend £25m on its Belfast studios and is advertising for a contractor. Read Full Article: The Construction Index … read more Thames Water Signs £200m Contracts …

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Cornwall Council has selected Mi-space Living as its sole contractor to design and build housing developments above £2m across the county, through its housing framework.Cornwall Council has selected Mi-space Living as its sole contractor to design and build housing developments above £2m across the county, through its housing framework.Read Full … read more RSK Adds …

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Waterman Names New Civils Lead for Scotland Waterman has appointed Paul Robertson as its civil engineering lead for Scotland. Waterman has appointed Paul Robertson as its civil engineering lead for Scotland.Read Full Article: The Construction Index … read more The HAVS-Meter You Wear on Your Wrist An Edinburgh firm has developed a range of tools …

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Laing O’Rourke Makes Start on Oxford Biochemistry Building Completion Laing O’Rourke has finally officially signed a contract with the University of Oxford to complete the construction of its Biochemistry Building.Laing O’Rourke has finally officially signed a contract with the University of Oxford to complete the construction of its Biochemistry Building.Read Full Article: The Construction Index …

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Plan Moves Forward for Renfrewshire Innovation District The start of infrastructure construction to support a new innovation district near Glasgow Airport has moved closer with Renfrewshire Council’s approval of the full business case. The start of infrastructure construction to support a new innovation district near Glasgow Airport has moved closer with Renfrewshire Council’s approval of …

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Google to Spend $13bn on Data Centre and Office Expansion Google has unveiled plans to invest US$13bn (£10bn) – and in the process create 10,000 construction jobs – building data centres and offices in the USA.Google has unveiled plans to invest US$13bn (£10bn) – and in the process create 10,000 construction jobs – building data …

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Quick-Set Concrete for Speedy Construction Aggregate Industries has developed a new range of high early strength concretes, specifically designed for use in structural, void-fill, pavement and track bed applications. Aggregate Industries has developed a new range of high early strength concretes, specifically designed for use in structural, void-fill, pavement and track bed applications. Read Full …

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