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• Spencer lands Scottish bridge hat-trick

  06-05-2025 17:30
  
  Spencer Bridge Engineering has cemented its reputation north of the border after bagging a trio of bridge upgrade jobs on some of Scotland’s most iconic crossings.
  The Yorkshire-based specialist has secured work on the Kessock, Forth Road and Tay Road bridges as part of a major programme of upgrades stretching into 2026.
  At the Kessock Bridge near Inverness, Spencer will return to carry out strengthening, steelwork modifications and repainting inside the four towers. The upgrades will also
  
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• Moat seeks firm for £420m repairs and maintenance deal

  06-05-2025 09:06
  
  Moat Homes has fired the starting gun on bidding for a £420m repairs and maintenance contract as it looks to lock in a long-term delivery partner.
  The housing association presently has an 18-month interim contract with Mears after switching from Morgan Sindall as it seeks the right long-term partner to manage its repairs and maintenance service from September 2026.
  The 15-year framework – split into a 10-year initial term with a possible five-year extension – will cover respons
  
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• Subcontractors wanted across Scotland

  06-05-2025 08:58
  
  Main contractors and clients across Scotland will be looking to meet new subcontractors and suppliers this month.
  Interested firms can sign-up for the latest Constructionline Marketplace Live event in Glasgow on Tuesday 20th May 2025 at Hampden Park where new work opportunities will be up for grabs.
  The regional networking event will feature big names including Amey, Balfour Beatty and Robertson Group.Tickets for Marketplace Live are available to the entire Once For All network, which inclu
  
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• Aviva submits plans for 34-storey City office tower

  06-05-2025 08:53
  
  Insurance giant Aviva has lodged plans to redevelop 130 Fenchurch Street in London’s Square Mile with a 34-storey tower.
  Development manager CO-RE is working with architect Wilkinson Eyre on the project, which will provide around 600,000 sq ft of offices.
  Consultant Arup is acting as both MEP and structural engineer on the 146m tall tower.If approved, demolition of the site’s current 16-storey 1950s building, Fountain House, will get underway in 2026 with piling work expected to star
  
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• Lynch takes over hotel for Sizewell plant operators

  06-05-2025 08:25
  
  Plant hirer Lynch has taken over a hotel to provide accommodation for workers on Sizewell and sites across Suffolk.
  The firm has secured the Best Western Hotel making 80 rooms available from Monday to Thursday every week.
  Lynch said it is a challenge finding accommodation in the area and will offer operators and partners a fixed-rate option available year-round.The hotel offers amenities including an onsite gym, swimming pool, and relaxation plus microwaves and laundry facilities providing guest
  
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• Completed buildings caught-up in Gateway 2 chaos

  06-05-2025 08:10
  
  The backlog of Gateway 2 safety approvals stalling work across the country is also hitting some schemes where work is almost complete.
  The Enquirer has been contacted by one developer who faces “losing millions” after the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) decided its scheme would need to go through pre-construction checks despite being almost structurally complete.
  The firm has now been forced to write to buyers explaining why their flats are delayed and faces sales collapsing.The resi
  
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