Register once with Construction News to read this text and get access to far more registered-user content without spending a dime. This content is free for all registered users to view. If you may have previously registered with Construction News, please enter your email address below. Not yet registeredOur registration process is understated and quick, …
Specialist contractors welcome EU fair payment legislation
The National Specialist Contractors’ Council (NSCC) has welcomed the introduction of a brand new EU directive which may see the foundations of fair payment set out within the NSCC Fair Payment Campaign extended throughout Europe. The government has recently responded to a consultation it undertook last year on implementing legislation to tackle late payment by …
Damaged Shard glass to get replaced
20 March, 2013 | The government’s £200m Build to hire funding pot was increased to £1bn in today’s Budget using being “significantly oversubscribed”, while the HCA’s £225m affordable fund is to be doubled. Not yet a subscriber Sign up today for fast and complete access to cnplus.co.uk and the weekly Construction News magazine …
Infrastructure: £3bn annual injection but short-term questions remain
20 March, 2013 | The Budget has revealed the govt will invest one other £3bn per year in infrastructure from 2015-16, but has given little indication on the way it will start projects within the short term. Not yet a subscriber Sign up today for instant and complete access to cnplus.co.uk and the …
Three bidders prequalify for £200m Northern Hub deal
It takes two minutes to do and you’ll immediately have full access to cnplus.co.uk, plus the development News magazine delivered per week. Construction News subscribers: If you’re a Construction News subscriber please check in along with your email address and click on submit:
Order books grow at ISG
Revenue for the half-year was £659m (2011: £623m) and pre-tax profit was £2.2m (2011: £2.3m). Underlying profit before tax was up 4% to £3.8m. Much of the expansion came from its UK Construction division, where revenue increased by 18% to £280m (2011: £237m). This was at the back of London 2012 Games overlay works contract. …
Infrastructure set for ‘£2.5bn budget boost’
19 March, 2013 | The government is to announce further cuts to most Whitehall departments of 2 per cent, to be able to fund a £2.5bn boost for infrastructure, it’s been reported. Not yet a subscriber Sign up today for instant and complete access to cnplus.co.uk and the weekly Construction News magazine for …
Cala targets 1,000 homes a year after purchase
19 March, 2013 | Cala plans to “significantly” expand the business and its land bank – particularly in central England – after Patron and Legal & General fended off six rivals to purchase the gang for £210 million. Not yet a subscriber Sign up today for fast and complete access to cnplus.co.uk and …
Buying Steel Radiators Online for Resistance
More and more people are buying steel radiators online, and there are various different reasons as to why. One of the main benefits that can come from buying stainless steel radiators online is because of how strong the material is. If a radiator is not made of metal and steel in particular, it can begin …
Hinkley Point C receives planning approval
Register once with Construction News to read this newsletter and get access to a lot more registered-user content free of charge. This content is free for all registered users to view. If you’ve previously registered with Construction News, please enter your email address below. Not yet registeredOur registration process is unassuming and quick, and by …