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Late payments bill moves forward
The government is today introducing to parliament the Small Business Protections Bill, which promises to tackle late payments—and to ban retentions in construction.
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Homes England claims housing boost
Homes England has released figures for housing completions, and says this shows the highest number of new homes since 2020.
Topics: Housing
Entities: Housing
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Barhale appoints director for North
Barhale has appointed Nick Curtis as its northern regional director, as James Ingamells moves up to COO, with Nathan Hutchinson supporting Curtis as framework manager.
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Keltbray plans Glasgow Chinatown renewal
Keltbray and the owners of Glasgow's Chinatown have put forward £160m plans for the area's regeneration.
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Recticel closes insulation loop
Recticel has opened a new plant in Belgium to recycle insulation board production waste into raw materials, closing a loop in the insulation manufacturing process.
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Murphy's zero emissions excavator debut
A Sany SY215E electric excavator from Murphy has been at work for United Utilities in Davyhulme.
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NHS Property Services boasts decarbonisation gains
NHS Property Services has cut carbon emissions in 2025/26 by 5.2%, beating its annual targets, due in part to investments in heat pumps and more energy-efficient systems.
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Egis appoints aviation head
Egis has appointed Shakir Khaja as aviation sector director for Europe and Africa. He will oversee the firm’s expansion across the airport sector, with a strategic focus on the UK, Ireland and wider European market.
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Partnership agreed for GOSH MEP works
Dalkia has formed a partnership with Sisk and BDP to deliver mechanical, electrical and public health services for Great Ormond Street Hospital's planned £300m Children's Cancer Centre.
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AtkinsRéalis to buy Tobin
AtkinsRéalis has agreed to acquire Irish engineering and project management consultancy Tobin.
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NAO urges clarity on risk in innovation at DfT
The National Audit Office has called on the Department for Transport to establish a clearer risk appetite as it invests on transport decarbonisation innovation.
Topics: Infrastructure
Entities: Infrastructure
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WSP appoints major projects director
WSP has appointed Alex Herbert major projects director in its planning and consents business. Herbert has worked on projects across the energy sector, for RWE, Horizon Nuclear Power, and Tidal Lagoon Power.