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Portable Toilet Hire for Construction Sites: Key Considerations

CCR Magazine

Construction projects need suitable toilet facilities to ensure worker comfort and adhere to compliance standards which influences productivity outcomes. The correct portable toilet options at construction sites can significantly boost site productivity while improving worker satisfaction.

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Bauer secures piling for Beckton depot expansion

The Construction Index

The project is on the former Beckton Gas Works brownfield site so additional environmental measures are required throughout construction to mitigate ground contamination risks and health hazards The expansion also includes the extension of southern sidings and the creation of new northern sidings to accommodate 15 complete train units.

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Robot brickie builds Durham houses

The Construction Index

It is claimed that the robot, produced by GreenBuild, can lay up to 200 square metres of masonry per day – 10 times typical skilled human output – constructing walls up to 3.5 He said: “The construction industry is currently facing severe labour shortages at a time when the government wishes to deliver 1.5 million more homes.

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Gleeds report reveals industry caution

The Construction Index

Brian McArdle, Gleeds’ UK managing director The latest quarterly report from construction consultancy Gleeds has revealed that almost three quarters of construction professionals in the UK feel the current economic and political climate is negatively impacting contracts.

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Opinion: How to fix the Building Safety Regulator

The Construction Index

However, amid this widespread financial and operational strain, the industry has also been coming to terms with the implications of the government’s recent Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). A necessary regulation following the Grenfell Tower fire, the BSA is a response to the long-standing issues around building safety.

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Graham appointed to Manchester brewery regeneration

The Construction Index

The development recently secured Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator, making it one of the first new-build schemes nationally to overcome this hurdle. Construction in Manchester is due to begin this summer, with completion expected in autumn 2028.

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Re:Construction podcast – Episode 181

The Construction Index

Construction News Top house-builders agree £100m payment to head off CMA 11 hours Seven leading house-builders have agreed to pay a total of £100m to affordable housing programmes following an investigation by the competition watchdog. 9th July 2025 - Episode 181 - Listen online Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk