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Interserve’s board rebuffs Coltrane’s advances

The board of Interserve has rejected attempts by shareholder Coltrane Asset Management to alter its rescue deal  .

Researchers find new way to protect concrete from fire damage

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered a new way of protecting concrete from fire damage by using materials recycled from old tyres.

HS2 hit by legal claim over Old Oak Common contract

US engineering firm Bechtel has filed a legal claim against HS2 after it failed to secure a £1bn contract to build Old Oak Common station.

Advantage Insurance: Our team helping the homeless

Advantage Insurance (AHCI) discuss how their team has been collecting essential items to help the homeless, following on from their charity commitments.

Interserve shareholder issues new restructuring demand

Coltrane Asset Management, Interserve’s largest shareholder, has outlined a new plan to restructure the business in a bid to overturn a rescue plan supported by its lenders and directors.

About Access: Handy advice on common design faults

About Access discuss how simple design faults can lean to difficulties in accessibility, providing tips to resolve the issues at the start of the process.

UK construction activity drops to 11-month low

UK construction activity fell during February, ending a ten-month period of sustained expansion, as a drop in commercial building and civil engineering activity was heavily to blame.

Facilities Management market falls to lowest growth in 8 years

The Facilities Management market has fallen to the lowest level of growth for 8 years as business uncertainty exerts pressure on client budgets and erodes average contract prices in 2019, according to MTW Research.

£1.6bn boost from Stronger Towns Fund

The government will launch a £1.6bn funding boost to give communities a greater say in their future after Brexit.

Rogue builder imprisoned for defrauding residents in Enfield

A rogue builder has been jailed after failing to complete construction contracts as well as breaching bankruptcy restrictions by continuing to run companies.

Five fit-out companies fined £7m for breaking competition law

Fourfront, Loop, Coriolis, ThirdWay and Oakley have agreed to pay fines totalling over £7m after admitting being involved in cartel behaviour.

Regeneration and infrastructure must be a priority in 2019

With the lack of homes available across the UK proving more problematic than ever, unlocking new residential development opportunities is vital.

Laing O’Rourke to deliver Oxford University Biochemistry Building

Laing O’Rourke has signed a contract with the University of Oxford to complete the construction of their Biochemistry Building.

Stepnell appointed by RSC for major renovation

Stepnell have begun the major renovation for the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), contracted to restore its Costume Workshop in Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon Home to the theatre’s...

£19.5m funding to be shared across 54 projects to help the vulnerable

Councils will use the funding boost to help vulnerable people secure their own tenancy through support such as, paying deposits or putting down the first months’ rent.

£30m Leeds student accommodation commences

Funding has been secured for GMI Construction Group to begin work on the transformation of a Chinese restaurant into student accommodation in Leeds.

Morrison Utility Services trials exoskeleton programme

Morrison Utility Services is trialling upper body exoskeletons designed to support arms during manual and chest-high-to-overhead handling tasks.

£9.9m funding injection for Liverpool’s Festival Gardens

Up to 1500 family homes will be built at the Festival Gardens in Liverpool due to a £9.9m funding boost from Homes England.

Kier wins contract to construct facility for Science Museum Group

Kier has been appointed to construct a management facility at the National Collections Centre in Wiltshire, due for completion in 2020.

Nottingham Forest ground set for major redevelopment

Nottingham Forest F.C's football ground is set to undergo a major redevelopment, as owner Evangelos Marinakis reveals plans.

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