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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Without a quantifiable specification to convey contract requirements, project teams will continue to be handed polished concrete floors that are ripe for change orders and expensive to maintain. The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible. based in Portland, Ore.

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Five tier ones sign up to best practice drive

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Feltham mobilises for Reading theatre works

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The new Studio Theatre is expected to open in spring 2027 Feltham Construction has started work on a £15m contract to demolish the backstage area of Reading’s Hexagon theatre and build a new studio theatre. The area off Queen’s Walk in Reading will be transformed into a 200-seat theatre for comedy gigs and bands. Got a story?

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Expansion joint innovation on River Nene viaduct

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Bauer secures piling for Beckton depot expansion

The Construction Index

Bauer Technologies has secured the specialist piling contract. Transport for London’s main contractor is Morgan Sindall Infrastructure. Bauer’s scope of work involves the installation of 228 bearing piles of 600mm diameter.

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NHS tickles market on £2.3bn construction consultancy framework

The Construction Index

Construction News Balfour Beatty signs £833m Teesside Power deal 18 hours Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £833m contract by Technip Energies to build Net Zero Teesside Power. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Profits soar for NG Bailey

The Construction Index

In this context, we remain highly selective with the contracts we undertake, maintaining a balanced portfolio of activities. We have an increasing proportion of work directly with end clients alongside work through our preferred main contractors, and a healthy mix of project work and predictable, recurring income contracts.