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Murphy tops February contracts league

John Murphy & Son shot to the top of the contracts league last month on the strength of the award of the Lower Thames Crossing road tunnel contract. It shares the estimated £1.3bn order with joint venture partner Bam Nuttall but edged ahead of its partner in the rankings with an extra small project award.

£2bn Leeds to Bradford tram plan unveiled

Plans for a tram system running between Leeds and Bradford have been set out today by West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin. The mayor said work on two lines, serving Leeds and Bradford, could begin in 2028 with Government backing. It is most significant step towards realising the city’s mass transit dream since the Trolleybus scheme was scrapped eight

Boot gets go-ahead for £140m Manchester office

Henry Boot’s development arm has secured planning approval for 200,000 sq ft office scheme in the St John’s District of Manchester city centre. The developer is now seeking a joint venture partner to deliver its Grade A office scheme. Situated on the corner of New Quay Street and Gartside Street, the Colloco building will rise

Breyer Appoints New Finance Director

THE BREYER GROUP has appointed Jess McCarthy in the role of finance director following incumbent Neil Fisher setting in motion plans for retirement. Breyer Group, ranking third in the 2023 Roofing Today Top 40, is a property services provider in the South and South East. Breyer’s specialist roofing, responsive repairs and refurbishment teams – also

GRO Celebrates International Women’s Day

THE GREEN ROOF Organisation is lending its support to International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024. The Green Roof Organisation (GRO) is standing up to celebrate the achievements of women worldwide and reaffirm its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The organisation is backing the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping