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• Giant TBM cutterhead takes road trip to second drive

  23-09-2022 16:14 via constructionenquirer.com
  HS2 joint venture Balfour Beatty Vinci has dismantled TBM Dorothy and ferried the huge cutterhead back to start its second drive in Warwickshire.
  Dorothy completed the first tunnel drive on the Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in July, breaking through at the south portal site.
  Now the TBM cutterhead has been dismantled and transported 2.5km on a 48-wheel Self Propelled Trailer to the tunnel’s north portal site for its second drive.
  The TBM’s 120t tail skin was also moved in the same oper
  
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• Loathed IR35 reforms scrapped by Chancellor

  23-09-2022 15:17 via constructionenquirer.com
  Controversial reforms to the tax status of self-employed workers will be scrapped next year.
  Changes to the IR35 system were introduced in April 2021 making contractors responsible for determining the employment status of freelance workers.
  The move was roundly criticised by former self-employed workers who saw their tax bills rise and contractors who faced bigger bills from direct employment.From April 2023 the system will revert back to its original rules with freelance workers assessing their
  
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• Fast-track for 138 growth plan construction projects – full list

  23-09-2022 12:39 via constructionenquirer.com
  Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has backed a road project-led building boom to lead the country back into strong growth.
  Around 86 road projects feature among the 138 major infrastructure projects that the Government aims to fast-track to get Britain back on the road to recovery.
  He pledged “as fast as possible” to accelerate the vast pipeline of projectsaiming to get the vast majority starting construction by the end of 2023.
  Although the Chancellor also warned that inclusion in the list
  
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• Fast-track 138-project growth plan – full list

  23-09-2022 12:39 via constructionenquirer.com
  Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has backed a road project-led building boom to lead the country back into strong growth.
  Around 86 road projects feature among the 138 major infrastructure projects that the Government aims to fast-track to get Britain back on the road to recovery.
  He pledged “as fast as possible” to accelerate the vast pipeline of projectsaiming to get the vast majority starting construction by the end of 2023.Although the Chancellor also warned that inclusion in the list d
  
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• Renewal race starts for £800m NEPO framework

  23-09-2022 09:04 via constructionenquirer.com
  Nearly 20 contractors are facing a battle to renew their places on procurement group NEPO’s next-generation construction framework.
  The refreshed construction framework for councils and public bodies in the north east is due to come into force from April 2023.
  This time around the procurement group estimates up to £800m of work could be channelled through the framework over four years.
  Large contractors presently on the select panel include Engie, Esh, Kier, Robertson, Sir Robert McA
  
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• Architect helps staff with £1,000 cost of living cash

  23-09-2022 08:26 via constructionenquirer.com
  P+HS Architects is the latest business to help staff with the cost of living crisis.
  The firm – which operates from three offices across the north of England – is paying all eligible employees up to £1,000 each this autumn.
  P+HS employs 85 staff and around 90% will qualify for the cash.Managing Director Chris Dennis said: “Despite the rather gloomy economic outlook, P+HS Architects are continuing to sustain their levels of employment, and it is thanks to the whole team th
  
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• Green light for next two Manchester NOMA jobs

  23-09-2022 08:08 via constructionenquirer.com
  Manchester City Council has approved plans for two pioneering office buildings totalling 440,000 sq ft at the city’s NOMA site.
  Developer MEPC aims to set a new city benchmark for sustainability, wellbeing and smart connectivity with the next phase of its northern gateway regeneration scheme.
  The planned buildings – 2 and 3 Angel Square – have been designed by architect Cartwright Pickard and will complement the landmark 1 Angel Square, and 4 Angel Square, which is due to be co
  
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• Bouygues struggles to raise profitability

  23-09-2022 08:07 via constructionenquirer.com
  Contractor Bouygues UK continued to struggle to raise productivity last year.
  Despite a 15% rise in revenue to £484m, pre-tax profits fell short of expectations reaching £835,000, up from £585,000 previously.
  The lacklustre performance in the year to March 2021, saw operating margins remain static at 0.3%.Over the period Bouygues provided £4.3m to cover expected losses on continuing contracts and provided £1m to cover restructuring.
  Latest private accounts submitted
  
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• Kwarteng backs construction to lead “new era for Britain”

  23-09-2022 00:02 via constructionenquirer.com
  Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is vowing to make it easier to build with construction front and centre of his vision for “a new era for Britain”.
  His Growth Plan due to be unveiled Friday morning includes 38 new Investment Zones across the country where relaxed planning rules and tax-breaks are expected to create regional construction booms.
  More land will be released for development and planning restrictions like limits on height will be scrapped.Negotiations with developers over afforda
  
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