by theconstructionindex | Jul 17, 2025
The first iteration has a lot of blank bits to be filled….While previous national infrastructure plans have been regularly revised documents, the new Infrastructure Pipeline is in the form of a dynamic online tool – dynamic in the sense of continual revision.So...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 17, 2025
Big Carl lifts the 245-tonne dome onto Unit 2Hinkley Point C’s giant crane today lifted the 245-tonne domed roof onto the second reactor building.With its 14-metre-tall dome now in place, the second 44-metre-high reactor building is now ready for the installation of...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 17, 2025
The decision by the Scottish government to keep the newly devolved Scottish Aggregates Tax (SAT) at the same rate as the UK Aggregates Levy for 2026-27 has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association Scotland (MPAS).MPAS, which represents Scotland’s producers of...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 17, 2025
Antony Clifton, aged 52, from Wymondham, has been sentenced to 46 weeks in custody after he carried out unsafe gas work while falsely claiming to be a member of the Gas Safe Register. He worked at a home in Drayon, Norwich in January 2022, but there was a gas escape...
by theconstructionindex | Jul 17, 2025
Rebecca BoundyKier has promoted Rebecca Boundy the role of managing director, clients and markets from her previous post as public sector director.Boundy now heads a team of sector directors at Kier Construction, covering education, healthcare, defence and justice....
