Unions demand more Covid protections for construction workers amid fears over high levels of coronavirus transmission in building industry Jerry Swain said Covid-safe practices on smaller sites are ‘weak or non-existent’ He said workers fear that raising concerns will mean contracts being terminated Government adviser warns of high levels of Covid transmission in the industry By … Read more
Bot the builder! Robot bricklayer is building a three-bedroom house in East Yorkshire in ‘UK first’ Robot-aided construction on the house in Everingham began on September 28 The machine from York-based Construction Automation lays bricks and mortar It is controlled by two operators using a tablet — and needs to be fed materials The robot’s construction work is … Read more
The Grand Tour host James May’s £3million superhome is STILL under construction as builders continue making finishing touches to the west London property James May, 56, bulldozed two cottages on the existing site to build space big enough to house his vehicles The build, which initially looked as though it would be completed before end … Read more
The Grand Tour host James May’s £3million superhome is STILL under construction as builders continue making finishing touches to the west London property James May, 56, bulldozed two cottages on the existing site to build space big enough to house his vehicles The build, which initially looked as though it would be completed before end … Read more
Scaffolding has gone up at the Beckhams’ neighbour’s house in West London, signalling the start of the renovation project originally contested by David and Victoria. And according to The Sun, this means the famous couple will be facing 10 hours a day of construction noise. The pair – who live in the £31 million Holland … Read more
Construction sector suffers ‘setback’ as growth stalled in August By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:57 BST, 4 September 2020 | Updated: 21:57 BST, 4 September 2020 The construction sector suffered a ‘setback’ as growth stalled in August. The industry saw growth slow down last month as firms warned of a lack of … Read more
After 3,160 days… HS2 digging finally starts: Boris Johnson hails controversial rail link as engine for jobs growth as construction starts at last Europe’s largest infrastructure project will today move to full construction Its cost spiralled from projected £36billion in 2012 to an estimated £106billion HS2 Ltd is expect to recruit for around 22,000 roles … Read more
After 3,160 days… HS2 digging finally starts: Boris Johnson hails controversial rail link as engine for jobs growth as construction starts at last Europe’s largest infrastructure project will today move to full construction Its cost spiralled from projected £36billion in 2012 to an estimated £106billion HS2 Ltd is expect to recruit for around 22,000 roles … Read more
Britain’s biggest house builder Persimmon said its build rate reached normal levels by the end of June and it restored its dividend to shareholders, it revealed today. Pre-tax profits plunged 43 per cent from £509.3million to £292.4million. Revenues were also down 32 per cent to £1.19billion, from the £1.76billion it reported a year earlier, after … Read more
David and Victoria Beckham win planning battle over construction of a huge lake at their £6million Cotswolds estate Despite protests, West Oxfordshire district council gave permission for the lake They will have to plant hedgerows and trees to protect native birds and wildlife They were also given the green light to build a wine cellar and … Read more