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In the 'From Surviving to Thriving' interview series hosted by Payapps' Anthony Puma, hear from professionals on how they overcome the challenges facing the industry with digital construction technology.

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SFS – Fastening solutions in the building envelope

SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

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Work begins on £18m Nottingham student accommodation development

Contractor nmcn has announced that works have commenced on the £18m Nottingham student accommodation development on Talbot Street.

FRC offers further information on Carillion investigation

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has provided further information regarding its investigation into the Carillion collapse.

Innovative concrete to transform urban environments

A team from the University of Dundee say they are able to replicate colours within cement pastes and concretes in a move that could transform the look of urban environments and landmarks.

Disgruntled builder smashes up Travelodge

A disgruntled builder has been filmed smashing up a new Travelodge in Liverpool – allegedly due to unpaid wages amounting to £600.

Micro-homes will help ease London’s housing crisis, says new report

Micro-homes could be a partial solution for cities like London to expand choice for young professionals and help combat the housing crisis, according to a new report.

UK construction growth downgraded as Brexit uncertainty continues

The outlook for the UK’s construction industry has been downgraded, as Brexit-related uncertainty intensifies, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest forecasts.

Major milestone reached for Glasgow healthcare projects

BAM Construction has closed a deal on two healthcare projects which are being delivered for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde by hub West Scotland.

National Gallery interiors to be updated by Willmott Dixon

Willmott Dixon Interiors have been chosen to transform key areas of the iconic National Gallery in London.

CECA urge government to promote a collaborative rail sector

Civil engineering contractors have urged the government to promote a more collaborative rail sector in order to deliver a world-class railway.

Adding value, expertise and service to cost-effective construction solutions

With eight decades of experience behind it, voestalpine Metsec plc is pioneering offsite framing in the construction industry.

Construction work starts on Speke housing development

Work has begun on a multi-million pound development which will provide much-needed family homes in Speke, with up to 26 modular homes available to move into this Spring.

Digbeth residential scheme gets green light

The go-ahead has been given for the transformation of the highly anticipated Connaught Square scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham.

Network Rail awards £420m worth of rail projects

Network Rail has announced that BAM Nuttall and QTS Group have won framework contracts to deliver a range of rail projects across Scotland and North East England over the next five years.

SFO opens suspected fraud investigation on construction projects

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has opened an investigation into suspected fraud on three construction projects in Manchester and Liverpool.

The hitchhiker’s guide to mediation

Dispute resolution through mediation can avoid the uncertainty, cost and rancour of court proceedings, Peter Vinden of The Vinden Partnership explains how it works.

Homes England announces winners of £100m framework

Twenty highly skilled housing specialists have been appointed to Homes England £100m framework to help speed up housebuilding across England.

Hitachi freezes construction of £13bn Anglesey nuclear power station

Work is being suspended on a £13bn nuclear power station on Anglesey because of rising costs, the company behind the project has announced.

CCG awarded £15m Govan housing scheme

Contractor CCG (Scotland) has been awarded the contract for a £15m housing scheme in Govan, Glasgow.

Farrans appointed contractor for Tribeca Belfast regeneration

Farrans has been appointed as the preferred contractor for Phase One of the £500m Tribeca Belfast urban regeneration scheme.

The freezing housing market

The UK housing market ended 2018 on a weak note with uncertainty still biting, alongside continuing lack of stock and affordability issues.

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