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Romania to double nuclear capacity with order of world’s first Candu reactors since 2007

New Civil Engineer

Romania is set to almost double its nuclear power capacity with the construction of two new Candu reactors – the first new builds of this type of reactor globally since 2007. The post Romania to double nuclear capacity with order of world’s first Candu reactors since 2007 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Leeds kicks off homes vision for Elland Road regeneration

Construction Enquirer

The regeneration ties into Leeds United’s stadium expansion plans and responds to city-wide growth since previous planning guidance was adopted back in 2007. The site, currently used as a matchday car park and park and ride, would see phased redevelopment, with potential for one or more multi-storey car parks to support matchday crowds.

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Leers Weinzapfel’s Forest Service Museum Begins Construction

CCR Magazine

The Design Building was followed by the largest cross laminated timber building in the US upon its completion, Adohi Hall at the University of Arkansas , as well as eight others to date in design or construction.

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Building the World’s Finest Gambling Destinations

CCR Magazine

Construction on this towering structure first began in 2007, but after years of delays, “it’s now on track to deliver 3,700 rooms, a grand gaming floor, and luxury entertainment spaces said JeffBet casino who recently visited the venue. The most anticipated addition is the $4.3 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas, set to open in 2024/5.

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#146:  Design-Build Contracts and the Spearin Doctrine: an Update

NH Construction Law

414, 428-29 (2007), “the implied warranty is that the specifications will result in a satisfactory, acceptable, or adequate result; short of that, the specifications are defective and the contractor is entitled to an equitable adjustment.” As described by AAB Joint Venture v. United States , 75 Fed.

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Infrastructure strategy says all the right things, but…

Construction Law

Construction outturn costs in the UK have risen by around 30% more than GDP per capita since 2007, it says, meaning projects are more expensive relative to the countrys ability to pay for them. Causes of the poor cost performance include delays in the planning system which are being addressed via the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

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How Hampsey Limited (Hampsey) has become one of Britian’s premiere concrete subcontractors 

CCE Magazine

A specialist in reinforced concrete subcontracting, Hampsey was founded in 2007 by brothers and namesakes Greg and Brian Hampsey. Since its early beginnings, the company has gone on to become one of the UK’s leading providers of reinforced concrete solutions.