Construction
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Construction firms fined £36m for breaking competition law
The CMA has fined three firms a total of more than £36m for breaking competition law. -
Midland Metropolitan hospital receives £350m rescue
Construction of the Midland Metropolitan hospital will now go ahead, with Balfour Beatty the preferred bidder to step in after the collapse of Carillion in 2018. -
New initiative to promote re-use of steel in construction
New guidelines to help promote the re-use of steel in construction have been launched by the Steel Construction Institute (SCI). -
Middlesbrough launches £250m digital city development
A £250m project aiming to establish Middlesbrough as the UK’s main digital city has been unveiled. -
Brexit uncertainty sparks slump in construction recruitment, says Randstad
Summer ‘didn’t happen’ according to Randstad, as fellow recruiters PageGroup and Robert Walters both issue profit warnings. -
Construction sector remains firmly mired in downturn, new figures reveal
Activity declines at second-sharpest pace since April 2009, according to new IHS Markit/CIPS figures released today. -
Serious doubts about future of Sirius Minerals new £3bn mine
The future of Sirius Minerals new £3bn mine in North Yorkshire has been thrown into serious doubt after the government failed to step in with vital support. -
Search underway to find partner for £1.5bn ID Manchester development
The University of Manchester begins competitive tender process to find development and investment partner for transformational £1.5bn project. -
Potentially damaging VAT changes delayed by 12 months
The government’s decision to delay to VAT change is a victory for common sense, says the FMB. -
New construction minister appointed
The government has confirmed Nadhim Zahawi as the new construction minister.