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Collins Demolition extends its reach

Collins Demolition has taken delivery of a Volvo EC500HR high reach excavator from SMT, the first in the UK.

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New roof at Aberystwyth

BMI Icopal has supplied support and materials to RTL UK, who have installed a new roof at Aberystwyth University's great hall, working while students continued to use the building.

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Defra, Natural England, seek your newt experiences

The great crested newt has found itself at the centre of a political battlefield over how to preserve nature and deliver homes. Now, and until May 22 2026, Defra and Natural England, with the help of LUC and ICF, are looking to talk to developers and...

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Bachy, Kilnbridge partner from the ground up

Bachy Soletanche and Kilnbridge have formed a new partnership, UrbanCore, aiming to bring together their skills in ground engineering and structures.

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Global's Scotbuild, Calder merge and rebrand

Global's Scotbuild is to merge with Calder Electrical and rebrand as SB Services, aiming to offer a 'a fully integrated multi-trade solution across the commercial, industrial, energy and residential sectors.'

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Munnelly focus on tech with Weston pick

Munnelly Group has appointed Tom Emery as MD of Weston Analytics, saying the move reinforces its focus on technology, data and innovation.

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Clarion plans 100% social homes in Penge

Clarion has received approval from the London Borough of Bromley to deliver 228 social rent affordable homes in Penge.

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Met: Grenfell charging on track

The Metropolitan police have said they are on track to submit charges over the Grenfell fire to the CPS by the end of September.

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HS2 by 2043 for £100bn?

Heidi Alexander has told parliament that HS2 could cost between £87.7bn and £102.7bn, and could be finished by 2043.

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Komatsu UK starts building new excavator

Komatsu UK is building the company's latest excavator, the PC220, at its site in Newcastle, employing 200 staff, including 21 apprentices.

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Designers pick chair

Design practice BDP has appointed a new chair, Benedict Zucchi. He replaces Chris Harding, who has spent nearly a decade in the role.