Civil and structural engineering contractor Kilnbridge has appointed former Sellar chief operating officer Owen Dannatt as its new CEO. The move follows the decision by Kilnbridge founder and CEO Dermot McDermott to take up the role of Chairman after 33 years at the helm. Dannatt is a chartered civil engineer who spent his early career
Liquidators handling the fallout from the collapse of demolition specialist Squibb Group have discovered more than £2m of plant and equipment is missing from the firm’s sites. Before Squibb went under late last year it tried to strike a Company Voluntary Arrangement with its creditors. In the CVA proposal it was estimated the company owned
Tata Steel’s recent grid connection agreement in the UK signals a pivotal stride in bolstering sustainability endeavours. This move underscores Tata Steel’s dedication to curbing its environmental impact and advocating for renewable energy adoption across its operations. The agreement epitomises Tata Steel’s proactive stance in integrating renewable energy sources into its manufacturing processes, aligning with
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In a major effort to upgrade railway infrastructure, five stations in Odisha’s Sundargarh district are set to be transformed into world-class facilities. This initiative is part of the broader Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aimed at modernising railway stations across India. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that these upgrades will equip the stations with state-of-the-art amenities,
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No charges will be made against companies or individuals involved in the Grenfell Tower fire until late 2026 at the earliest. The Metropolitan Police have issued an update into the investigation into the tragedy in June 17 which it described as “one of the largest and most complex” ever undertaken by the Met. A team
The Labor Department announced OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System, improving hazard classification and labeling for better safety.
A metal building has many elements that make it strong, stable, and durable. Roofing elements contribute to the overall strength and longevity of a building. A solid roof can increase the functionality of a steel building and make it last for decades. Metal purlins are one of the most critical elements in a metal building.
MORE THAN 1.5 million MCS-certified small-scale solar PV installations have now been installed across the UK since records began in 2008. The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy, certifying renewable energy systems to heat and power homes and small businesses. MCS registrations cover solar installations with a maximum
TWO EUROPEAN roofing manufacturers have come to an agreement to share NOx reduction technology and drive sustainable roofing solutions. Photocat A/S, a Denmark-based sustainable technology company and Nexler Sp. z.o.o. a Polish-based bitumen roofing company signed a five-year partnership agreement. The agreement is to introduce NOx reduction into bitumen roofing products. It will span over
CONSTRUCTION SITE wages were up by an average of 1.6% in Q1 2024 compared with the previous quarter, and up by 7.0% on an annual basis. According to the latest figures from Hays/BCIS Site Wage Cost Indices, compared with Q4 2023, skilled building trade workers’ wages showed the strongest growth across the data. Plant operatives’ and
