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• £20bn Sizewell C gets planning go-ahead

  20-07-2022 20:54 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Sizewell C has moved a step closer to starting construction after the Government gave planning consent for the nuclear power station project in Suffolk.
  The 3.2 GW twin-reactor plant is set to become one of the UK’s biggest net zero infrastructure projects, supplying reliable low carbon electricity to around six million homes.
  Hinkley C supply chain looks set to get follow on project promising big construction savings
  The project promises to offer a seamless follow-on for the Hinkley Point
  
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• Barhale wins civils package on pioneering water project

  20-07-2022 11:35 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Engineering group RSE has awarded Barhale a key civils package as part of its £55m rebuilding and refurbishment project at South Staffs Water’s Hampton Loade water treatment works.
  RSE is increasing capacity at the works through the introduction of a third water treatment process stream.
  Barhale will deliver the civil engineering element comprising piling, construction of the reinforced concrete bases, and the installation of pipework and a large concrete tank.The Hampton Loade water
  
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• Contractor on board for £55m Edinburgh surf centre

  20-07-2022 11:25 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Civil engineering and groundworks specialists Malcolm Construction has been appointed to build the new £55m Wavegarden Scotland development in Ratho, near Edinburgh.
  The scheme will be the country’s first inland surfing destination using revolutionary new technology.
  Work will also include construction of overnight accommodation, a waterfront café and restaurant and retail spaces alongside the surf park and surf school.Malcolm Construction has overseen the construction of some
  
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• Trade bodies sound fire alarm over pre-insulated pipework

  20-07-2022 09:22 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Two leading trade associations have called for more rigorous checks on the fire safety of pre-insulated pipework installed in buildings.
  The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) have issued a joint statement raising concern about the suitability of pipework normally used for underground primary heating networks, now being deployed inside buildings.
  They are particularly concerned about the use of coiled flexible polyethylene i
  
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• VolkerWessels UK rebounds with strong profits

  20-07-2022 09:00 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  The UK operations of Dutch group VolkerWessels have rebounded into the black with all but one of its five businesses returning strong profits after 2020’s £6.4m loss.
  As work levels returned to normal last year, revenue edged forward 6% to £1.15bn, generating a £28m pre-tax profit.
  This saw group margin recover to 2.4% and the secured order book reach £1.7bn, providing a sound basis for growth in the years ahead.Chairman Alan Robertson said: “The operating res
  
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• Mid Group staff fear for July wages after crisis call

  20-07-2022 08:21 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Mid Group staff are finding new jobs as fears rise that the offsite specialist will not be able to pay their wages this month.
  Workers at the east London based firm sat-in on a crisis call on Monday hosted by founder and chairman Sahel Majali.
  They were earlier told not to come into work as the firm faced financial difficulties and a notice of intention to appoint an administrator is understood to have been filed for parent company Mid Holding Co UK Ltd.Mid Group currently employs 37 staff who w
  
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• Plans for nearly 1,000-home north London scheme

  20-07-2022 07:59 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Housing association Catalyst and development partner Hill Group have submitted a hybrid planning application for a near 1,000-home mixed-use development in North London.
  The site adjacent to St Ann’s Hospital in South Tottenham will also provide enhanced green spaces, shops, and other commercial uses, including affordable workspaces, while retaining and restoring several historic hospital buildings.
  The location was originally purchased by the Mayor of London using some of his £250m
  
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