Construction Enquirer

JULY 23, 2023

Network Plus is on a big recruitment drive after securing a major five-year contract with National Grid Electricity Distribution for excavation, cable laying works and reinstatement covering the East and West Midlands, and South West of England. The firm estimates over 300 backroom and civil engineering staff will be required across these regions to meet the jump in workload.

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Learn Civil Engineering

JULY 23, 2023

Brick manufacturing continues to be a cornerstone of modern construction practices. The industry has witnessed profound transformations over the centuries, moving from manual techniques to automated processes. Despite these leaps in technology, the timeless debate between manual and machine methods in brick-making persists, each showcasing unique strengths and challenges.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 23, 2023

British Land has got the planning green light to build a 455,000 sq ft multi-level logistics hub in Enfield, North London. The Heritage House site, near Junction 25 of the M25, will see construction of a main 435,000 sq ft building to be split into two levels. In line with British Land’s sustainability strategy, the scheme will be rated BREEAM Excellent, with an EPC A rating.

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ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2023

A wide gap between House and Senate committees' DOT 2024 appropriations bills shows contrast in transportation spending priorities.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 23, 2023

Veteran house builder Jolyon Harrison has been appointed as CEO at cash-strapped Inland Homes in a bid to turn the business around. Harrison. 75, has over 50 years experience in the industry and was a former CEO of MJ Gleeson which he joined in 2009 and left suddenly in 2019 following a row over pay and his succession. He is currently the majority shareholder in NorthCountry Homes Ltd which Inland will now be acquiring for £4m.

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