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Housebuilding Helps UK Construction Return to Growth The IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction total activity index posted above the neutral 50.0 threshold for the first time since January sitting at 50.5 in … read more Construction Challenge 2019: The Next Generation of Talent West London College welcomed year 8 students from three local schools to the …

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4 Construction Industry Trends Gaining Traction in 2019 With so many changes to supply routes, technology and national politics affecting the construction industry in 2018, companies need to stay up … read more Protecting Mental Health in Construction More than 400 workers in the housebuilding and construction industry take their lives each year, a tragic …

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One in Six Brits Have Never Attempted DIY Before Millions of Brits have NEVER tackled a single odd job at home, according to research. A survey of 2,000 Brits revealed around one in six … read more 10 DIY Tasks British People Struggle with Most One in six British people have never tackled a DIY …

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10 Reasons to Enter British Construction Industry Awards Time is running out to enter the British Construction Industry Awards … delivery excellence across design, management, construction and … read more Routes into Construction for Women Women in the West Midlands are being encouraged to choose a career in the construction industry, with HS2 keen to …

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How Will Brexit Impact the UK Construction Industry? So, without further ado, take a deep breath, and let’s take a closer look at the implications of Brexit on the British construction industry … read more UK Construction Industry Shrinking as Brexit Uncertainty Delays Britain’s construction sector is shrinking as Brexit-related anxiety continues to delay building …

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Archeological Treasures Found During Metro Construction in Greece During the construction of the metro network, archaeologists found a … artefacts found during its construction are on display in glass cases … read more SME Construction Workers Set for Pay Boost Construction workers will see their pay increase by 2.75% this summer after a deal brokered between the Federation of Master Builders and … read more …

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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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