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Preferred bidders unveiled for £10bn electricity network deal

Construction Enquirer

Electricity network giant SSEN Transmission has confirmed ten preferred bidders for a £10bn onshore infrastructure upgrade. Work will provide the overhead lines, underground cables and substations required to redevelop the transmission network in the north of Scotland between now and 2030.

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Suspended prison sentence for director after scaffold tube strikes overhead power line

Construction Law

A Kent scaffolding company has been fined and its director given a suspended prison sentence after a scaffolder suffered life changing injuries from an 11,000-volt electric shock. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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2017 Construction Marketing STAR Awards – Winners Announced

Construction Marketing

Winners of the 2017 CMA STAR Awards and CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR Awards are announced by the program sponsor, the Construction Marketing Association (CMA). CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top brands or companies by region. Construction Marketer of the Year. Construction Marketer of the Year.

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Keltbray wins £40m multi-year deal for Northern Powergrid

Construction Enquirer

Keltbray has secured a framework contract, valued up to £40m to deliver critical overhead line infrastructure for Northern Powergrid.

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Network Plus to hire over 300 staff after major cable laying win

Construction Enquirer

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.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

When working on manufacturing or construction sites, safety is always a top priority. On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. 2) Electrical Hazards.

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Electrical Utility Construction Estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

This position will be responsible for the preparation of electrical utility estimates for construction projects to aid management in bidding on or determining price of construction of service. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or similar field of study is preferred. Overnight travel may be required.