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• New Knauf rainscreen cavity systems make life easier for specifiers

  27-03-2024 20:31 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Knauf Insulation has launched Rocksilk RainScreen Cavity Systems – a range of complete tested systems designed to simplify specification and support compliance in cladding and masonry façades.
  The systems consist of sheathing insulation, fixings, and cavity barriers.
  Luke Davies, Rock Mineral Wool Product Manager at Knauf Insulation said:  “The Building Safety Act places much more scrutiny on everyone working on high-risk buildings.
  “The ‘gateways’ it in
  
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• Unite Students plans first major mixed-use scheme

  27-03-2024 17:37 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Student accommodation developer Unite has unveiled plans to build its first mixed-use student and private flats scheme.
  The 401-bed Burnet Point project will be built in Edinburgh will have a development cost of nearly £60m
  The city centre project will also be Unite Students’ lowest carbon new-build and will use low-carbon concrete and timber composite.
  Its life cycle assessment is currently 702 kgCO2e/m2 (carbon emission equivalent per square metre), the lowest in the group’s
  
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• Plans in for £118m Government hub in Darlington

  27-03-2024 17:12 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  The Government Property Agency has submitted plans to build a four-storey government hub in Darlington.
  The Brunswick Street Hub building would be home to 1,450 civil servants and represents a £118m investment into the town.
  Construction of the building is timetabled to begin later this year and be completed in early 2027.When completed, Brunswick Street will form part of a government campus of three buildings, including Feethams House and Bishopsgate House, all located within Darlington t
  
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• Hydrogen-fuelled diggers to be allowed onto highways

  27-03-2024 16:37 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Hydrogen-powered diggers could be a regular sight on the roads thanks to new government plans.
  The Government has today started consultation on proposals to allow all non-road mobile machinery powered by hydrogen to use the highways.
  The move would lift a major barriers to the widespread use of hydrogen-powered plant in construction allowing machines to and from building sites using the public highway.The launch of the consultation comes after the government issued JCB with a vehicle special ord
  
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• Kier starts first all-electric prison houseblock job in Kent

  27-03-2024 08:50 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  The Ministry of Justice has given Kier the go-ahead to build the next-generation fully electric T60 prison houseblocks as part of the expansion of HMP Elmley on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent
  The project will provide 247 extra prison places, as well as providing fully electric ancillary buildings, including a new prisoner workshop. There will also be a refurbishment and extension to the existing kitchen facilities.
  The expansion of HMP Elmley is part of the MoJ’s £500m Accelerated House
  
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• Keepmoat sees better times ahead in housing market

  27-03-2024 08:40 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Keepmoat is “cautiously optimistic” about the housing market improving this year after posting a resilient set of results despite challenging market conditions in 2023.
  Latest numbers for the year to October 31 2023 show pre-tax profits down to £83.2m from £92.2m last time as revenue rose to £864.6m from £778.1m.
  Tim Beale, Chief Executive Officer of Keepmoat, said: “I am delighted to report that the 2023 financial year saw Keepmoat deliver another stron
  
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• McAleer & Rushe bags first major later living project

  27-03-2024 08:33 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Retirement Villages Group has named McAleer & Rushe as the construction partner for its latest integrated retirement community in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
  This contract signifies an entrance into the later living sector for McAleer & Rushe, which the business has strategically targeted to diversify its offering as a leading design and build contractor.
  The new development, which brings to life the former ABC cinema site, will create 167 one and two bedroom later living apartments arranged
  
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• New contractor highlights Henry Construction jobs on website

  27-03-2024 08:13 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  A new contractor is using former Henry Construction Projects to highlight its experience on its launch website.
  The website promoting Boulevard Construction boasts: “As a distinguished construction company, we specialize in delivering developments of up to 250 residential units, proudly serving the dynamic landscapes of London and the Home Counties.
  “Our leadership team, comprised of seasoned industry experts, brings forth a collective wealth of knowledge garnered from years of succe
  
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