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• Track worker killed by train was controller of site safety

  25-05-2022 15:14 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  A track worker who was killed by a train near Surbiton station was the Controller of Site Safety on the job.
  A Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) report into the death of Tyler Byrne in February 2021 said he was one of a team of four carrying out track inspections.
  The report said Byrne was “unaware of his position relative to the train probably because he had become distracted, either due to teaching an assistant or by undertaking an actual inspection.”The RAIB investigation
  
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• Construction leaders launch inflation busting taskforce

  25-05-2022 12:44 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  The Construction Leadership Council has set-up a panel of experts to look at ways of tackling the inflation crisis gripping the industry.
  Plans include issuing market intelligence about price rise hotspots and encouraging all sides of the industry to work together rather than foist price rises on each other.
  CLC member and Mace Group Chairman and Chief Executive Mark Reynolds said: “Across our industry we are seeing businesses facing real challenges with inflation that are well above those
  
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• Plans in for 142-room Exeter net zero hotel

  25-05-2022 09:07 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Hotel developer Zeal Hotels has submitted plans to East Devon District Council to develop a 142-bedroom net zero carbon hotel at Exeter Science Park.
  The new hotel will be the first of many sustainable Zeal hotels to open around the UK.
  The appointed design team is led by architectural practice ECE Westworks and contractors Reds10.Zeal is targeting carbon net zero, with the hotels seeking to reduce emissions rather than offset them.
  The challenge includes the construction and operation of the ho
  
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• Rail workers vote to strike over maintenance job cuts fears

  25-05-2022 08:55 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Railway workers across the country have voted in favour of strike action following fears that Network Rail plans to cut 2,500 maintenance staff.
  The Enquirer revealed major cost saving plans last month as Network Rail chiefs prepare to transition to Great British Railways next year.Unions fear Network rail is planning to scrap the front-line ‘operative’ role, abandon certain pieces of maintenance work and reduce the size of teams who maintain Britain’s railways.The RMT union ha
  
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• Go-ahead for Newcastle’s largest build to rent project

  25-05-2022 08:47 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Newcastle City Council has approved plans for a 289-unit build to rent scheme on Newcastle’s Quayside.
  Developer Packaged Living aims to build the major new rental flats blocks on a 1.5-acre site alongside the river Tyne.
  Known as Quayside 12, the scheme will be targeting net zero carbon construction targets and selecting low embodied carbon in specified building targets.The brownfield site is the last remaining plot of the 1990’s Farrell Masterplan and it will be fully remediated pr
  
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• Contractors wanted for £288m Northumbrian Water frameworks

  25-05-2022 08:42 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Northumbrian Water is looking for contractors to join its latest £288m construction frameworks.
  The deals will be divided into 10 lots covering the North East and its Essex and Suffolk operating areas.
  Up to eight firms will be shortlisted for the 10 lots which cover:
  Network Improvement (North East)
  Backfill and Reinstatement (North East)
  Repairs and Maintenance (North East)
  Consequential Damage (North East)
  Supply Pipe Renewals (Essex)
  Repairs and Maintenance (Essex)
  Backfill and Reinsta
  
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• MechFS went down owing £9.5m to supply chain

  25-05-2022 08:07 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  M&E specialist Mechanical Facilities Services Limited owed more than £9.5m to unsecured creditors when it went into administration last month.
  An update by administrator Interpath Advisory revealed the scale of debts to subcontractors and suppliers who are unlikely to receive a penny for their unpaid invoices.
  It said: “Current estimates suggest it is unlikely there will be sufficient funds in the administration to enable a distribution to be made to the unsecured creditors.&rdqu
  
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• HG Construction profit jumps 50% to £25m

  25-05-2022 08:07 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Hertfordshire-based HG Construction delivered a third year of strong growth to achieve record revenue last year.
  The 21% jump in revenue to £243m stoked up pretax profit, which soared nearly 50% to £25m, even against the backdrop of disruption and added costs caused by the pandemic.
  Group chief executive Christopher Benham said the business would expand further this year on the back of a strong balance sheet and a record level of secured turnover.
  The business, which was formed 23 ye
  
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