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All smooth for Skanska on rail bridge replacement

The new Clifton railway bridge is wheeled into position on SPMTsAfter the first weekend of 2026 saw Clifton railway bridge demolished, the second weekend saw…

adminJanuary 12, 2026

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Fox recruits Tarmac commercial director

Richard Kirwin (left) with Fox chief executive Paul FoxFox Group has appointed Richard Kirwin as group commercial director, in charge of sales, marketing, product development…

adminJanuary 8, 2026

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Stevens first with new Cat safety technology

Stevens' Cat 972 wheeled loader featuring collision warning systemCumbria-based Stevens Equipment Rental has bought a Cat 972 wheeled loader with the manufacturer’s collision warning system.The…

adminJanuary 8, 2026

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Contractor fined £60k after worker falls through floor opening

Ace Infra Ltd pleaded guilty after an incident that led employee Mark Jones requiring a month in hospital.The court heard how Jones, a general labourer,…

adminJanuary 7, 2026

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Seddon appoints managing director

Mark WalkerMark Walker is promoted to managing director of Seddon Housing Partnerships after seven years with the company, including the past three as commercial director.In…

adminJanuary 6, 2026

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Hitachi consolidates northern depots

Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) is planning new arrangement for supporting its customers.“As part of our commitment to delivering outstanding service, we are preparing to consolidate…

adminDecember 18, 2025

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Contractor signs for £160m Manchester PBSA scheme

The Upper Brook Street PBSA development comprises 272,854 sq ft across two buildings of nine-storey and 23-storeys, The £160m Upper Brook Street purpose built student…

adminDecember 18, 2025

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Kier wins Chester high school redevelopment

The new Upton-by-Chester High School has been designed by AHR ArchitectsKier has started construction of a new three-storey secondary school on the playing fields of…

adminDecember 18, 2025

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Cheshire developer proves to be serial safety offender

This was the state of Stockport Development's site Inspectors from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) found numerous failings during a site inspection at a…

adminDecember 16, 2025