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McAlpine breaks ground at £1.25bn Port Talbot green steel job

Construction Enquirer

Sir Robert McAlpine officially breaks ground today on the construction of an electric arc furnace at the Port Talbot steelworks in south Wales. Its strong regional supply chain includes Darlow Lloyd & Sons, Mii, Skelton Thomas, Wernick Buildings, Andrew Scott and Systems Group. of the UK’s total direct CO2 output.

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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant

Construction Dive

Portland is under a federal deadline to get the filtration system online by September 2027, per the project website. The city is eager to put hundreds of construction tradespeople back to work to complete these critical water system improvements.”

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Construction Industry App Development: Transform Your Projects with Digital Solutions

UK Construction Blog

Paper-based documentation systems create bottlenecks, whilst Excel spreadsheets fail to provide real-time updates across multiple teams. Safety compliance presents ongoing challenges without proper tracking systems. Streamlined workflows replace time-consuming manual processes with automated systems.

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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

Power Court’s design incorporates roof structures specifically engineered to enhance crowd noise and create the electric atmosphere that Premier League football demands. The club’s commitment to ecological sustainability drives every aspect of the design process, from material selection to energy efficiency systems.

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Infrastructure & Incentives Update (July 18, 2025)

Business Facilities

The Initial Phase of the Primary Project could be operational as soon as 2027. A new 30-acre aquifer recharge facility that will improve system-wide supply reliability and offer recreation benefits similar to the existing SHARP facility. The graduating companies are: Atlas Systems, Inc. Arlington County) EIT 2.0

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Feltham mobilises for Reading theatre works

The Construction Index

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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NHS tickles market on £2.3bn construction consultancy framework

The Construction Index

The current framework expires on 13th August 2027 and it is now seeking views on what follows. NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is seeking market input on the fourth iteration of its healthcare planning, construction consultancy and ancillary services (HPCCAS) framework.