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

Construction Enquirer

Its strong regional supply chain includes Darlow Lloyd & Sons, Mii, Skelton Thomas, Wernick Buildings, Andrew Scott and Systems Group. Work includes demolition of existing buildings and structures, partial infill of the BOS lagoon, and construction of the electric arc furnace and two new ladle furnaces.

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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Ranked number two in the United States on Building Design + Construction’s “Top 90 Hotel and Resort Construction Firms for 2024,” PCL Construction excels at this by providing services such as diverse self-perform capabilities and a highly personalized preconstruction approach tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

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Developer fined £165,000 for fire safety failings

Construction Enquirer

A number of fire safety issues were identified and LFRS prohibited the use of the building, meaning residents already living there had to leave their homes. Many can be avoided by careful planning and control of work activities.” Any outbreak of fire threatens the safety of those on site and is costly in terms of its damage and delay.

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BSR backlog swells as new build approvals run to 36 weeks

Construction Enquirer

The scale of delays plaguing the Building Safety Regulator’s gateway approval process has been laid bare in the first set of published official figures. Of the 193 new build high-risk building applications lodged since the system launched, just 15 (8%) have successfully navigated the approval gateway.

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. From improved collaboration and smarter decision-making to cost savings and increased agility, see how the right technology can help you build a more resilient, scalable, and profitable business.

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Major Building Safety Regulator shake-up to end tower delays

Construction Enquirer

The government has stepped in to take direct control of the Building Safety Regulator in a shake-up aimed at unblocking high-rise housing delays and restoring industry confidence. A new Fast Track Process is being introduced to speed up decisions on new build schemes and remediation jobs. million safe, high-quality homes.

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Why and When to Use Structural Insulated Panels: A True Story

Wolgast Corporation

What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.