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Demolition giant John F Hunt Group sold to staff

17-10-2024 13:51 via constructionenquirer.com

The John F Hunt Group Ltd has announced the creation of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) for its 500 staff.
Charman John Hall said the move was a natural step for the £157m-turnover demolition,construction and regeneration specialist.
He said: “Selling the Group to a third party or breaking it up would never have been straightforward, or an option I would have considered.“Our employees are the mainstay of the business, and it has taken a long time to create a group of companie

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Winners named for Worcestershire and West Mids framework

17-10-2024 09:17 via constructionenquirer.com

Winners of a new five-year regional development framework have been named for all parts of the development process, from site preparation to a wide range of consultancy services.
Developed by Pretium Frameworks with Contracting Authority Community Housing, the Worcestershire and West Midlands Development framework is suitable for the construction of homes and non-dwelling units including shops, offices, and light industrial and industrial units, as well as commercial, community and educational b

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Piling starts on HS2 Curzon Street Station

17-10-2024 08:45 via constructionenquirer.com

Work has started on the installation of 2,000 piles for the foundations of Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station which will be the city’s HS2 rail hub.
Work is being led by main contractor Mace Dragados Joint Venture (MDJV) and piling specialist Keltbray.
A team of 80 people are delivering the foundations work using three 95 tonne, 30-metre-tall piling rigs on the site.Piling is planned to be completed by mid-2025, with the installation of further foundations on top of the piling starti

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Elizabeth Line wins Stirling Prize for architecture

17-10-2024 08:32 via constructionenquirer.com

The Elizabeth Line has won the prestigious Sirling Prize awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects.
The judges said: “It is an extraordinarily complex architectural feat masked by an elegant simplicity.
“The construction of the Elizabeth Line was a monumental achievement. The network navigates through centuries of untouched history buried deep beneath London, while carefully avoiding both new and ancient underground footings and sewage systems.“In contrast t

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University of Warwick advances £700m campus plan

17-10-2024 08:18 via constructionenquirer.com

The University of Warwick has committed to a £700m investment in its West Midlands campus representing the largest single investment in campus facilities across its entire 60-year history.
Prepartions for phase one of the STEM Connect Programme will involve the new science and engineering precinct to reinvigorate the heart of its campus.
A former car park at the University’s main campus will be the site for the new teaching spaces and laboratories under the new plans.Works plan
A new

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