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Plans in for first phase of £2.5bn Salford Crescent scheme

Construction Enquirer

Regeneration partnership, the English Cities Fund, and the University of Salford have submitted plans to Salford City Council to bring forward Crescent Innovation North, a key part of the wider £2.5bn, 252-acre Crescent masterplan. Crescent Innovation North will bring forward up to 933 new homes, as well as 1.7m

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Coronavirus and airline travel in Europe: No empty plane seats under EU plan

Construction Test

Airlines will not have to leave seats empty, but passengers flying in the European Union will have to wear masks on planes and in airports under plans to revive the travel industry. Airlines have raised concerns that measures to slow the spread of the pandemic could blight profitability long after any travel restrictions end.

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Traveller letters: Warning over airlines’ ‘flight credit’ refunds

Construction Test

Of course, somewhere down the line, it will say that you are likely to be slugged with the difference in price from what you paid originally to the current fare on the day you want to travel. I’m sure you will be swamped with letters from travellers who have had to cancel or abandon their trips due to COVID-19 with many complaints.

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Congestion pricing for cars is effective in reducing traffic, but a difficult sell

BD+C

London's plan initially faced opposition and a legal challenge, but its success has led to widespread acceptance. Many drivers took to traveling at off-peak hours, carpooling, or taking transit after the initiative went into effect.

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How to do a road trip around Australia: Expert travel tips

Construction Test

And pack a workshop manual for your car if you’re planning to go into remote areas. All gazetted roads are legal to drive on, but 80 per cent of the time, they pass through private property. The post How to do a road trip around Australia: Expert travel tips appeared first on Construction Test Daily.

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

The Importance of Risk Management Risks involve various operational hazards, such as equipment failure, oil spills, environmental damage, explosions, and more, which can have reputation, financial, and legal consequences for oil and gas companies. Otherwise, they can get fined or face legal action.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste.