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Construction workers secure 7.6% pay increase

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Unite national officer Jerry Swain said: “Following lengthy negotiations, Unite was able to secure a significant increase in construction pay rates. The union will now be building on these negotiations to ensure that the CIJC agreement is fit or purpose and meets the needs and aspirations of construction workers.” from January.

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Preferred bidders unveiled for £10bn electricity network deal

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As we aim to conclude contract negotiations in the coming weeks and months, we look forward to working with each of the selected contractors in the delivery of our ‘Pathway to 2030’projects.

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Construction Law: May 2024

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News Our regular news round up includes a survey saying collaboration is on the rise; Network Rail promises a partnering approach in its new framework; and a warning that carbon reduction policy risks legal challenge. billion A9 Dualling programme. billion A9 Dualling programme.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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That means companies that want to be among the first to open in the market need to start now to not only get licensed, but also negotiate lease deals, enlist their construction partner and start building out their facility. Security, Mechanicals and More. Good News for the Local Retail Landscape.

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Construction Law: March 2024

Construction Law

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

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Subbie failures plunge Seddon to £15m loss

Construction Enquirer

“This secondary cause of inflation increases our costs further due to disruption and increased cost of securing alternate subcontractors.” Where appropriate, we have successfully negotiated inflation clauses with our clients which will protect all parties to each contract.”

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Persimmon targets subcontractors in cost-cutting drive

Construction Enquirer

Group Chief Executive Dean Finch said said: “We are reviewing our subcontractor pricing on a more frequent basis to identify opportunities to secure increased savings. “Just as we absorbed many price increases from subcontractors in recent years, so we need to share the cost pressures in this new challenging environment.