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Everton has formally taken control of its new home at Bramley-Moore Dock. Executive Chairman Marc Watts and Interim CEO Colin Chong joined Laing O'Rourke Project Director Gareth Jacques for a ceremonial handover of the stadium.

Oct 29, 2024 · Artelia has acquired 100% of the shares of Pick Everard, a major multidisciplinary player in the UK construction consultancy sector for over 150 years.

Apr 22, 2024 · When starting any structural project, choosing the right timber is key. In this blog post, we delve into the properties, uses, and benefits of CLS timber as well as how it compares to our C16 and C24 regularised timber.From practicality to cost-effectiveness and even sustainability, discover why CLS timber could be the answer for your next project.

Dec 19, 2024 · A significant piling operation – involving the installation of 320 rigid inclusion piles – was undertaken to support over 300 metres of reinforced earth retaining walls faced with blockwork and reinforced concrete walls.

Jan 16, 2025 · Galliford Try has been certified to PAS 2080:2023 (Designer/Constructor), the leading standard for carbon management across the built environment. This certification covers the full lifecycle of assets—design, construction, operation, use, and end-of-life, with a focus on reducing costs and ...

Nov 5, 2024 · "PIC has invested around £4 billion in social and affordable housing to date, helping provide the secure, long-dated, inflation linked cashflows to back the pensions of its policyholders over coming decades, creating considerable social value."

Oct 14, 2024 · Winvic Construction has announced the early completion of its second project under the Lincolnshire County Council highways framework. The project, which commenced in April, involved resurfacing and upgrading traffic signals on Newland, spanning from Carholme Road to Mint Street.

Key features of the new building: • State-of-the-art intraoperative MRI (iMRI) Machine: Entirely charitably-funded by the hospital's charity, this advanced technology allows neurosurgeons to obtain real-time, up-to-date images of a brain tumour during surgery. This ensures more accurate identification and removal of tumours, reducing the need for repeat operations.

Jan 9, 2025 · Protection from fire Fire safety is another critical aspect where Enviro Eco Wall buildings excel. Traditional building materials can be highly combustible, posing significant risks in the event of a fire. Indeed, the Structural Timber Association now recommend that all structural timber be treated to achieve one hour fire protection.