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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. million tonnes.

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Sizewell C go-ahead as funding deal signed at £38bn

Construction Enquirer

Once operational in the 2030s, Sizewell C is forecast to save the electricity system £2bn a year. The Government is employing a regulated asset base (RAB) funding model that caps the impact of the project on household energy bills to around £1/month during the build phase.

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Norwood lands cleanroom deal from Bouygues at new eye centre

Construction Enquirer

Demountable modular panelling systems specialist Norwood has been appointed by Bouygues UK to deliver a Grade B cleanroom at Oriel – a new centre for eye care, research, and education being built in Camden, London. This modular and adaptable system allows the hospital to easily reconfigure the space as future needs arise.

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SANY eMixer: Leading the charge

Roads Online

Their latest trial of the first Australian Design Rules (ADRs) approved and road registered 100 per cent electric truck mixer is reflecting this push. When compared to conventional diesel-powered machinery, electric machinery significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

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Costain wins £400m HS2 M&E package

Construction News

Costain has landed a £400m contract to deliver tunnel and lineside mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems for HS2. Under the deal, the contractor will deliver the design, supply, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning of HS2’s tunnel and lineside M&E systems during construction.

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COWI teams with Wood Thilsted to drive nature inclusivity in OSW design

Civil + Structural Engineer

The imperative to decarbonise the global energy system through renewable energy sources like offshore wind is paramount for climate resilience. It’s no longer enough to merely minimise harm; we must move towards creating measurable, positive impacts on biodiversity and natural systems.

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5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

Validate newly installed systems: Ensure new installations deliver their promised thermal protection. Inspecting Electrical Systems Your thermal imaging equipment becomes crucial for inspecting electrical systems on construction sites. Irregular heat dissipation signifies a potential electrical problem.