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Ground engineering specialist Geobear has appointed Rupert Lee as its new chief operating officer. Lee previously worked for McKinsey & Company, and more recently as a freelance consultant to private equity firms.
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CITB and Essex Police have worked together on an investigation into HS&E test fraud that saw Whitewaters Training Ltd co-director William White sentenced to more than two years in prison. Two others were given suspended sentences, and CITB has revoked...
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Kier has appointed Niki Steel to its executive committee as chief human resources officer.
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Schindler has added two new R.I.S.E elevator installation robots, aiming to enhance safety, boost efficiency, and reduce the physical strain of on-site labour. The firm now has seven robots in its fleet.
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Kimpton has completed work on the first phase of a Watkin Jones-led residential project, Central Quay, on the site of the former Brains Brewery.
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Clarion Housing Group has appointed The Hill Group as main contractor for its Clare House redevelopment in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which will deliver 145 new homes at social rent.
Topics: Housing
Entities: Housing
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EDF Energy has selected Gleeds to provide commercial and programme management services to Hinkley Point C (HPC) under the new professional services framework.
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Amey has appointed Gert Vermeiren as sector director for engineering and Stephen Knott as chief operations director, within its consulting business.
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Alastair Dick has joined Ferrovial from Bechtel, and will become managing director, Ferrovial Construction UK and Ireland.
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Wernick Hire has opened a new depot in Inverness. The £3.5m investment aims to help the business support clients across the Highlands and surrounding region.
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Balfour Beatty has reorganised its UK business, with new divisions formed around defence, power and regional infrastructure, headed by Nick Crossfield; energy and major projects, led by Phil Clifton; and transport, for which it is recruiting a CEO.
Topics: Infrastructure
Entities: Infrastructure
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Willmott Dixon has started construction work on the £28m Huddersfield Bus Station, for West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Kirklees Council.