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Where HS2 went wrong

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It sets out how the politicians in a hurry to build the world’s best and fastest railway meant that cost control went out of the window and gold plating ran riot. Unfortunately, the HS2 Programme has failed to deliver on this original vision with the current scope now restricted to building the line from Euston to the West Midlands.

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Henley to lead Leeds mill restoration

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The goal is to future-proof the structure of the building while retaining its architectural character. That is where Henley sets itself apart: we plan, we build, we restore, all in-house.” Several historic elevations will be dismantled and rebuilt, with engineered temporary works ensuring safety and control throughout.

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Northern Ireland health inspectors launch silica dust campaign

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Employers and the self-employed must ensure that the long-term health risks to their employees and to themselves from exposure to silica dust have been considered and that suitable control measures are in place.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk But it might not be that simple.

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Demolition firm fined after worker’s fall

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These holes were guarded by steel crowd control barriers secured together with plastic tie wraps – but they were not attached to the roof surface. HSE inspector Muhammad Umair Tanvir said: “This incident could have been avoided by simply implementing appropriate control measures and safe working practices.

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Competition watchdog to probe road and rail construction

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Building on evidence collected so far, the review will focus on: Ensuring public authorities access and examine the right information to make well-reasoned decisions when procuring roads and railways. Koreans buy back Elements Europe contract 14 hours The former owner of a failed modular builder have bought back one of its two contracts.

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JN Bentley switches to Xwatch

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The move to Xwatch was driven by operator feedback and a need for reliable, user-friendly control systems that reduce exposure to high-energy hazards on site, it said. Balfour Beatty signs £833m Teesside Power deal 1 day Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £833m contract by Technip Energies to build Net Zero Teesside Power.

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Strong profit growth for Graham

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New contract awards during the year included the £90m D3 deep-water terminal for Belfast Harbour Commissioners and several school building projects for the Department of Education’s school rebuilding programme. The latter was one of the first high rise buildings to achieve Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator.