Headlines that prove it's been a very bad year for Specialist Contractors
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In recent months, the events at Carillion and those described in a crop of bad headlines have shocked the UK construction industry and caused untold hardship for thousands of Specialist Contractors!
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Hadleigh Retirement Development by Mick George Ltd
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The ancient market town of Hadleigh, South Suffolk is set for a new retirement development on the former Brett Works location that has been laying derelict for over 30 years.
The brownfield site was originally earmarked for a Tesco Superstore, but after being rebuffed by Barbergh District Council following disgruntlement from local residents, the alternative option offered four years on, from developer McCarthy and Stone, was unanimously approved.
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Dundee students get a taste of the built environment industry
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Students from Dundee & Angus College have spent the week with infrastructure giant Robertson after winning a prestigious student challenge.
The team of four students triumphed over twenty participating teams from higher education bodies across Scotland competing in the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Student Challenge – which until this year was only open to universities.
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ZARGES launches fire-proof case to transport lithium-ion batteries safely
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Chosen for their low weight and high efficiency, lithium-ion batteries are a central part of electric cars, battery-powered tools and smartphones. However, their extremely high energy density harbours considerable risk of fire. Dangerous goods packaging expert, ZARGES, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the K470 Battery Box aluminium case, specially designed for transporting and safekeeping lithium-ion batteries.
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Carpenders Farm Care Home by Mick George
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Disused for many years, the Carpenders Park Farm properties on Oxhey Lane, Watford was released for sale back in 2016, and activity will shortly commence on a new 78 bed care home on part of the land.
Construction specialist Mick George Ltd will begin earthworks for the project on behalf of Wildgoose Construction Ltd imminently.