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Builders’ Conference CEO responds to contracts awarded in January 2020

|Date: February 04, 2020

Builders’ Conference CEO responds to contracts awarded in January 2020

The UK construction sector has laughed in the face of Brexit, HS2 uncertainty and the suspension of the m ...

The UK construction sector has laughed in the face of Brexit, HS2 uncertainty and the suspension of the much-lauded Smart Motorways scheme to post an almost unbelievably positive set of new contract a ...

February 04, 2020
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Ex-offenders given second chance through new construction employment programme

|Date: January 24, 2020

Ex-offenders given second chance through new construction employment programme

A ground-breaking new scheme which offers prisoners paid work on construction sites is helping individual ...

A ground-breaking new scheme which offers prisoners paid work on construction sites is helping individuals return to the community and reduce reoffending. The Brighter Pathways programme - a partnersh ...

January 24, 2020
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CPA Hosting Construction Plant Skills Forum

|Date: March 20, 2018

CPA Hosting Construction Plant Skills Forum

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is hosting a Training on Plant in Construction (TOPIC) Foru ...

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is hosting a Training on Plant in Construction (TOPIC) Forum on Wednesday 25th April 2018 at Nuthurst Grange Hotel in Hockley Heath, Warwickshire, to form ...

March 20, 2018
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A-Plant Scoops International Training Award

|Date: March 20, 2018

A-Plant Scoops International Training Award

A-Plant – Britain’s biggest plant, tool and equipment hire company – is celebrating after scooping a pres ...

A-Plant – Britain’s biggest plant, tool and equipment hire company – is celebrating after scooping a prestigious international award. The company beat off stiff competition from nominees in China, Bra ...

March 20, 2018
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Roadmender: Could Recycled Asphalt Save the Industry Money?

|Date: February 22, 2018

Roadmender: Could Recycled Asphalt Save the Industry Money?

Roadmender's recycled asphalt solution is making contractors considerable savings. More than ever Britai ...

Roadmender's recycled asphalt solution is making contractors considerable savings. More than ever Britain needs to keep on the move, and that makes the repair and maintenance of our roads an imperati ...

February 22, 2018
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How Much Did Delays Cost Construction in 2017?

|Date: January 04, 2018

How Much Did Delays Cost Construction in 2017?

A recent report has been published into the effect delays are having on the UK's construction industry. I ...

A recent report has been published into the effect delays are having on the UK's construction industry. In the United Kingdom, the IHS Markit/Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Purchasing Ma ...

January 04, 2018
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Sound as a Belle: Visiting Altrad Belle Behind the Scenes

|Date: December 21, 2017

Sound as a Belle: Visiting Altrad Belle Behind the Scenes

Construction Plant News visits the Derbyshire manufacturing facility of one of the most iconic brands in ...

Construction Plant News visits the Derbyshire manufacturing facility of one of the most iconic brands in the building industry. There is one piece of equipment that almost every contractor would have ...

December 21, 2017
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