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• Trio of new products from Altrad RMD Kwikform

  01-05-2024 17:15 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Temporary works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform (Altrad RMDK) has launched three new products to expand its equipment range and provide a wider choice of solutions for contractors.
  The newly introduced products include the XL Airodek Panel, Multiframe, and the 1950 x 1800mm Ultraguard Barrier & 1.9m Post.
  Airodek is Altrad RMDK’s low-weight, high productivity, simple slab formwork system, suitable for slabs up to 700mm thick. Its quick, safe, and simple assembly process currently enable
  
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• Expanding consultant Stantec swoops for rival Hydrock

  01-05-2024 16:43 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Expanding global engineering consultant Stantec has acquired UK engineering consultant Hydrock.
  The deal expands Stantec’s UK workforce by around a third as 950 staff join from Bristol-headquartered Hydrock.
  Founded in 1995 by Dr Brian McConnell, who now retires, Hydrock operates nationwide from 22 locations providing sustainable solutions for major projects across the public and private sectors.Hydrock brings capabilities in fire safety, energy and sustainability, civil and structural, ME
  
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• Expanding consultant Stantec swoops for Hydrock

  01-05-2024 16:43 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Canadian sustainable design and engineering consultant Stantec has acquired UK consultant Hydrock.
  The deal expands Stantec’s UK workforce by around a third as 950 staff join from Bristol-headquartered Hydrock.
  Founded in 1995 by Dr Brian McConnell, who now retires, Hydrock operates nationwide from 22 locations providing sustainable solutions for major projects across the public and private sectors.Hydrock brings capabilities in fire safety, energy and sustainability, civil and structural,
  
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• National Grid unveils winners for £9bn network upgrade

  01-05-2024 15:02 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  National Grid has confirmed the seven winners of its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects to connect offshore wind farms to the energy network.
  The firms forming the Great Grid Partnership are:
  Construction partners – Laing O’Rourke, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Morrison Energy Services, Murphy and Omexom/Taylor Woodrow
  Design and consenting service partners – AECOM Arup JV and WSPThe ASTI projects form a key part of the £9bn Great Grid Upgrade
  
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• Cumbrian civils firm clinches £40m Sellafield contract

  01-05-2024 09:32 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Workington-based civils and groundworks specialist Stobbarts is the latest local firm to join Sellafield’s Programme and Project Partners.
  Stobbarts has secured a 15-year framework deal, worth up to £40m, which will see the firm support key delivery partner Sir Robert McAlpine on groundworks and concrete.
  Because the work is long-term, Stobbarts can continue its ambitious growth strategy, recruiting more local people and investing in its apprenticeship programme.There are also plans
  
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• Designers named for London 2000-bed student rooms job

  01-05-2024 09:11 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  The London School of Economics and its development partner Bouygues UK have selected designs for a £400m landmark 2000-bed student accommodation scheme in London next to Tate Modern.
  Architects Carmody Groarke and Sheppard Robson’s winning design will see three clustered blocks of 650-students connected at the lower floors and via garden terraces.
  The LSE Bankside Residences Project will be located at the existing Bankside House student accommodation building located behind Tate Mode
  
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• Midgard set for Notting Hill office tower overhaul

  01-05-2024 08:41 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  JRL Group’s main contractor Midgard is in line to deliver the transformation of 1950s-build Newcombe House tower at Notting Hill Gate in London.
  Developer Beltane Asset Management has finally secured clearance from the London Mayor’s office for the local Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to determine the planning.
  A hoped-for positive decision from the Borough Council would end a 10-year long saga to redevelop the landmark residential site in West London.
  The existing residenti
  
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• Chigwell Group looks at stock market listing

  01-05-2024 08:37 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Essex based contractor the Chigwell Group is considering a stock market float as it continues to expand.
  The Enquirer understands the new build, refurbishment and maintenance specialist is currently exploring a possible listing on the Main Market or AIM after registering as a Public Limited Company.
  Dean Floyd CEO of Chigwell Group said: “Currently we’re exploring our options regarding listing as a Public Limited Company  This step would allow us the flexibility to offer shares
  
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• A57 Mottram Bypass clears final legal challenge

  01-05-2024 08:08 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  National Highways has announced that work can now start on the delayed £170m A57 Mottram Bypass scheme after a series of legal challenges were finally exhausted in the courts.
  Judge Lady Justice Thornton who presided over the Judicial Review on the A57 Link Road scheme considered all the legal challenges and has now handed down her decision confirming that the case against the scheme is now closed.
  This means Balfour Beatty, which secured the £108m contract to deliver the scheme thre
  
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