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Shannonside buys Thwaites dumpers
Worcestershire civil engineers Shannonside have bought 11 Thwaites dumpers, via distributor BTE Plant Sales.
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A record year for Speller Metcalfe
Midlands and south west contractor Speller Metcalfe has boasted a record year, with a 48% increase in profit before tax (PBT) in the year to 31 March 2026.
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Marley launches low-carbon roof tiles
Marley has launched a new concrete roof tile, making use of Heidelberg's evoZero concrete, which offers a near zero carbon impact through a carbon capture and banking system.
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Beaver launches fast installation culvert bridge
Beaver Bridges has worked with the Readypower Group and Readyscrew to develop a culvert bridge, designed to allow equipment like excavators to cross the traditional streams without damaging the environment.
Topics: Infrastructure
Entities: Infrastructure
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MGF partners with Terra Infrastructure in Europe
UK excavation safety specialist MGF has announced a partnership with Terra Infrastructure, owner of E+S and UK equipment supplier AGD, who will distribute its shoring equipment to Europe.
Topics: Infrastructure
Entities: Infrastructure
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O'Rourke family trust invests in Moritsch cranes
Oisin Capital, the O'Rourke family office investment fund, has invested in Moritsch Cranes, the Italian crane manufacturer established by members of the family behind Comedil luffing jib cranes.
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GF Tomlinson helps drive hybrid propulsion innovation
GF Tomlinson has completed work on a new Hybrid Propulsion Systems Building at the University of Nottingham.
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Manchester PBSA tops out
GMI Construction Group and Invesco Real Estate's Alumno have marked the topping out of the Stallan Brand designed Canvas Building, a £29m PBSA in Manchester.
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GRS, Rowland, partner on Oldham homes
GRS Contractors has partnered wth Rowland Homes to deliver 149 new homes in Chadderton, Oldham.
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Barhale picked for Stockport water quality project
United Utilities has appointed Barhale to deliver a project to improve water quality in the Micker Brook at Bramhall, Stockport.
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CR Smith expands to meet social housing demand
Window and door supplier CR Smith has invested in meeting demand from the social housing sector, creating 150 new jobs.
Topics: Housing
Entities: Housing
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Hill Group, L&Q complete Kew Bridge Rise
A Hill Group and L&Q joint venture has completed a Brentford brownfield regeneration project, Kew Bridge Rise, designed by Hawkins Brown and offering 441 homes, 50% of which are classed as affordable.
Topics: Infrastructure
Entities: Infrastructure