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Construction is “heading for disaster” warn specialists
over 6 years ago by Mike KellySpecialist contractors are warning that construction is “heading for disaster” unless major contractors change their working practices. Rudi Klein, head of the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group, vented his frustration recently in a letter to the Financial Times. The full letter is reproduced below as follows: “Coverage of the Carillion saga exposes ...
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Manchester’s tallest building set for green light
over 6 years ago by Mike KellyPlanning chiefs have recommended for approval developer Allied London’s high-rise Trinity Islands development in Manchester. The scheme consists of a cluster of buildings, two towers of 26 storeys, one of 37, another of 41 and what will be the tallest in Manchester at 67 storeys. A planning meeting due to be held next week is now expected to rubberstamp the ‘vertical v...
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Engineering Jobs Market - June 2017
over 6 years ago by Mike KellyGrowth in hiring softens slightly, while starting salaries rise at steeper rate The June jobs survey by Markit, has reported that demand for Permanent staff in the UK continued to rise but that the level of permanent hires softened as a result of increasing skill shortages in a number of sectors including Engineering. Demand for permanent staff in engineering was at ...
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Revised Route for £55bn HS2 announced
over 6 years ago by Mike KellyHS2: detailed plans announced The government has announced detailed plans for the UK’s biggest-ever rail project with a revised route for the second stage of the £55.7bn HS2 high-speed line and the award of the first large construction contracts. Chris Grayling, transport secretary, confirmed that trains capable of reaching 250mph would run directly into the existing...
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BAE Systems gets green light on £3.7b Frigate contract
over 6 years ago by Mike KellyThe British government has given the green light to BAE Systems to build three Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigates in a deal worth around £3.7 billion. The British government has given the green light to BAE Systems to build three Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigates in a deal worth around £3.7 billion. The deal was announced by the UK Defence Secretary Micha...
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