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DHF Calls for Clarity on Government’s CE Mark Extension

THE DEPARTMENT for Business and Trade (DBT) recently announced the indefinite extension of CE mark recognition for products. The move is expected to reduce business costs and streamline the product placement process, benefiting consumers. However, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC) has issued a clarification stating that this extension does not apply

Ardmore clinches £154m flats job in London

London’s Hackney Council has appointed Ardmore to deliver the final phase of its Britannia residential-led regeneration scheme next to Shoreditch Park. The £154m design and build contract will see Ardmore deliver 371 mixed-tenure units within four residential buildings of up to 25 storeys. The scheme will include 81 affordable homes available for social rent and

Competition probe into Hanson takeover of Mick George

The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a preliminary investigation into materials giant Hanson’s proposed takeover of earthmoving and demolition waste recycling contractor Mick George Group. Hanson announced plans to buy the £220m turnover business eight months ago and said that it aimed to strengthen its circular materials offer while complementing its existing aggregates and

Morrisroe Group suffers its first trading loss

Diversified concrete, demolition and piling contractor Morrisroe has suffered its first major trading loss as a group after concrete and rebar price hikes squeezed fixed-price jobs. Traditionally star performers within the group A J Morrisroe & Sons, Kingscote Plant and GSS Piling all plunged into the red. Turnover at the Hertfordshire-based group remained broadly static

Hospital in Mumbai Suburbs

Project Brief One of the leading hospital chains in India embarked on an ambitious expansion plan that would add over 500 beds. The new addition would be more than 0.5 mn. sq. ft., including 3 basements, ground and eleven stories. Challenges Stocking Issues: Stocking raw materials is a major challenge for places like Mumbai where
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Construction Product Manufacturing Costs Ease but Sales Growth Remains Mixed

THERE WAS a continued split in construction product manufacturing performance during Q2 2023. According to the Construction Products Association (CPA)’s latest State of Trade Survey for Q2 2023, heavy side manufacturers’ sales decreased for a fourth consecutive quarter. In contrast, sales from light side producers registered another quarterly increase, adding to a run of growth that