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• Construction unions launch 10% pay rise claim for site workers

  02-02-2022 12:40 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Construction unions have submitted a claim to increase site wages by 10% under the industry’s main pay agreement.
  The claim under the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement will set minimum wages for more than 500,000 workers primarily in civil engineering and the ‘biblical’ trades.
  The unions want to see a uniform pay increase which will see all workers covered by the agreement, from craft workers to labourers, see their pay rise by the same percentage.The pay cl
  
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• Mass exodus at Midas as rescue hopes fade

  02-02-2022 08:58 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Most Midas staff are looking for new jobs as rescue hopes for the stricken contractor fade.
  The Enquirer understands that staff have been told to stay at home amid fears that aggrieved subcontractors will visit sites and offices demanding payment.
  The firm’s 500 staff were told that a rescue by a rival contractor was close last week as Midas battled cash-flow problems.But workers were stunned when directors filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator on Friday afternoon.
  That l
  
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• Mace to start 39-storey London Bridge student tower

  02-02-2022 08:38 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Developer Greystar has confirmed contractor Mace will deliver a 39-storey student accommodation block near the London Shard.
  The firm this morning announced that enabling contractor Cantillon had adavanced demolition of an existing 10-storey office building at the 40-46 Weston Street site which is located next to Guys Hospital and London Bridge Station.
  With groundworks underway, the main construction work is due to start in March  with the opening scheduled for the 2025 academic year.Works
  
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• Mace veteran joins Gleeds

  02-02-2022 08:26 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Gleeds has appointed cost consultant veteran Steven Mason as executive director, based at its London headquarters.
  Mason joined after over 20 years at Mace where he held the position of managing director and was instrumental in establishing its cost consultancy business in 2004.
  Mason will work alongside Gleeds’ UK regional director, Paul Sweeney, to grow and lead the London operation.Douglas McCormick, group executive director, said, “Steven brings enormous experience of running a g
  
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• Go-ahead for London city 644-room student scheme

  02-02-2022 08:01 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Developer Dominvs has gained planning to build a 644-room student scheme on Holborn Viaduct in the city of London.
  The 12-storey student accommodation scheme replaces previously consented plans to build what had been billed as Europe’s greenest hotel at the site.
  This plan was dropped due to the changing economic climate and fire concerns arising from extensive green wall elevations. 
  Student accommodation building to replace consented green walled hotel plan
  Contractor McAleer &
  
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• Go-ahead for City of London 644-room student scheme

  02-02-2022 08:01 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Developer Dominvs has gained planning to build a 644-room student scheme on Holborn Viaduct in the City of London.
  The 12-storey student accommodation scheme replaces previously consented plans to build what had been billed as Europe’s greenest hotel at the site.
  This plan was dropped due to the changing economic climate and fire concerns arising from extensive green wall elevations. 
  Student accommodation building to replace consented green walled hotel plan
  Contractor McAleer &
  
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• London’s big builders shunning half of bid opportunities

  02-02-2022 01:01 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  London’s largest building contractors are now turning down one in every two bidding opportunities after being caught off guard by last year’s jump in inflation.
  According to cost consultant Aecom’s latest London Main Contractor Survey, strong order books are allowing firms to be much more selective about the projects they bid.
  This is allowing firms to pursue strategies focused on providing value beyond price, favouring two-stage and negotiated work with clients.Tier 1 contract
  
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• London big builders shunning half of bid opportunities

  02-02-2022 01:01 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  London’s largest building contractors are now turning down one in every two bidding opportunities after being caught off guard by last year’s jump in inflation.
  According to cost consultant Aecom’s latest London Main Contractor Survey, strong order books are allowing firms to be much more selective about the projects they bid.
  This is allowing firms to pursue strategies focused on providing value beyond price, favouring two-stage and negotiated work with clients.Tier 1 contract
  
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