Weekly construction roundup

Society of Digital Engineering launches its first Digital Awards

The Awards are designed to showcase excellence and best practice for both clients and the increasing numbers of engineers, contractors and manufacturers who use digital engineering to deliver better outcomes. Read more…

UK construction PMI reveals weakest rise for six months

Activity in the UK construction industry slowed to its weakest output in six months in September, according to Markit’s construction PMI. Read more…

Innovative joint venture to deliver engineering works at Hinkley Point C

Representatives from Altrad, Balfour Beatty Bailey, Cavendish Nuclear and Doosan Babcock have joined forces to officially form the MEH Joint Venture; an innovative new partnership to deliver the erection sequence for the UK’s first new nuclear power station in two decades. Read more…

Interserve sells scaffolding and industrial contracting arm

Interserve has completed its exit from industrial contracting with the disposal of its scaffolding and related insulation and painting business. Read more…

Government bans combustible cladding above 18m

The Government has confirmed it is banning the use of all combustible cladding on new residential buildings over 18m. Read more…

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Weekly construction roundup

Society of Digital Engineering launches its first Digital Awards

UK construction PMI reveals weakest rise for six months

Innovative joint venture to deliver engineering works at Hinkley Point C

Interserve sells scaffolding and industrial contracting arm

Government bans combustible cladding above 18m

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