XL planning for construction growth with new appointment
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Mr Lushington was previously senior engineering underwriter at Allianz Global Risks, and has over 25 years’ experience in the construction and engineering market.
In his new role, he will be based in London and will report to Max Benz, underwriting manager construction, international property, at XL.
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White Rose Way bridge lifts movie released
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A time lapse movie showing how the nine bridge lifts were completed as part of the Southern Gateway Improvement Scheme along the A6182 White Rose Way has been released.
The short film shows how this major feat of engineering took place using one of the biggest mobile cranes in Europe – the 1200 tonne Sarens Gottwald AK680-3. The lifts took place on days and nights agreed with Network Rail between December and February. The new bridge spans 17 rail tracks including the East Coast Main Line.
Peter Dale, the council’s Director of Regeneration and Environment, said: “Watching this movie shows the complexity of these bridge lifts and why rail track possessions and road closures were required for them to be completed. It is a fascinating film showing views of the works few people were privileged to see.”
To view the film visit: http://youtu.be/vlCS44w8f1U
￡2.4m distressed sale offers opportunities for construction firms
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Timber products and joinery equipment to the value of ￡2.4 million will go under the hammer next month in what is believed to be the largest ever distressed sale of its type in the UK.
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What do York, Aberdeen, Portsmouth and Milton Keynes have in common with NEBOSH?
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Around 200,000 people, or one in every 145 working adults, now hold a NEBOSH qualification in Britain, it has been revealed this week.
200,000 is a lot of people. It’s the same as the population of some of Britain’s cities, such as York, Aberdeen, Portsmouth or Milton Keynes.
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Vinci Construction UK wins Tesco contract
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Vinci Construction UK has been awarded a £27 million contract to develop a new Tesco distribution centre.
The firm will be erecting a 84,000 square metre facility in Reading and managing director the building division for the Midlands, south-west, Wales and retail Chris Pape said the project, once completed, would provide more than 1,000 jobs.
Wrightstyle in London Olympic Team
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A UK company that supplies its specialist systems worldwide is completing two prestigious contracts for the Olympic Games in London next year.
Wrightstyle Limited’s glass and steel glazing systems are designed to protect buildings against a range of threats, most commonly fire, with recent overseas contracts in the Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Malta and the USA.
Vinci Construction collects health and safety award
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VINCI Construction UK has won the Celebrating Construction in South Yorkshire Health and Safety Award.
The company won the award for demonstrated that it had not only fully complied with the construction industry health and safety legislation but has also gone the extra mile by introducing measures to enhance their health and safety performance.
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Yarnton community celebrates opening of new nursing home
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More than 200 local residents, dignitaries and professionals came together to celebrate the official opening of a new £8m residential and nursing home by leading housing and care provider Sanctuary Group.
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YUILL HOMES CELEBRATES THE COMPLETION OF ST CUTHBERT’S MEWS AND COURT DEVELOPMENTS IN MIDDLESBROUGH
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Leading North East housebuilder Yuill Homes has celebrated the completion of its St Cuthbert’s Mews and Court developments in Middlesbrough following a period of successful regeneration.
Situated in the West Lane East area of the town, the development created in partnership with West Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Trust (WMNT), Endeavour Housing Association and Middlesbrough Council has successfully provided 138 new two, three and four bedroom homes for sale, rent and shared ownership.
WSP’s Chris Cole recognised for lifetime achievement
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Chris Cole, chief executive of WSP Group, has won the lifetime achievement award at the inaugural European CEO Awards. The award was presented at the ceremony in London on 7 November, at which Flemming Pedersen of Ramboll was named CEO of the Year.
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UK may need to rebalance relationship with Europe, chancellor says
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George Osborne said that plans for closer integration inside the eurozone might require a rebalancing of the relationship between the EU and the UK, urging eurozone leaders to fill in the blanks in the agreement.
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