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Full Funding Secured for US Tallest Skyscraper

Construction Today

The ambitious project to erect the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City recently achieved a critical milestone by securing full funding. This development not only greenlights the construction of what will be the tallest building in the United States but also marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of American skyscrapers.

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Construction workers secure 7.6% pay increase

Construction Enquirer

Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. In a two-stage CIJC deal, workers will receive a further 1.5% rise from 1 January 2024, delivering a compound increase of around 7.6%.

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Government fails to achieve energy security targets

Construction Law

The UK government has only achieved three out of ten major commitments it made in its British Energy Security Strategy in the two years since it was published, according to analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website.

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Top 3 security solutions for your jobsite

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets.

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Quartet secure Thirteen Group £500m new homes deal

Construction Enquirer

Thirteen Group affordable new build partners North east region: Esh, Morris & Spottiswood, ReGen Yorkshire region: Esh, Morris & Spottiswood, Henry Boot Construction The housing association is a strategic partner of Homes England and has secured £191m of funding for its programme to build 3,270 affordable homes by 2028.

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Esh secures largest contract in its history

Construction Enquirer

Esh Construction has bagged the largest contract in the north east firm’s history securing a £56m affordable housing scheme in Middlesbrough. The development will bring hundreds of new homes to Grove Hill and is the third affordable housing scheme Esh will deliver in partnership with social housing body Thirteen.