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Irish construction growth regains momentum
Figures for April show signs of the Irish construction sector regaining growth momentum, with activity, new orders and employment all rising at sharper rates than in March. Companies remained strongly optimistic that activity will increase...
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Labour reveals new shadow cabinet
Acting leader of the Labour Party Harriet Harman has revealed the new shadow cabinet, as the party awaits a leadership contest following its dismal performance in the general election. Chris Leslie has been named shadow chancellor,...
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Australian cows get $100m of road upgrades
The Australian government is to invest AU$100m (£50m) in improving key roads that are used for transporting cattle. The Northern Australia Beef Roads fund will make targeted upgrades to underpin the future viability of the...
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Ben Hicks describes how Building Lives, Rydon and AW Decorators got him back to work following injury
Painter and decorator Ben Hicks tells Construction News how Building Lives helped get him back into work after an operation. After leaving school, Ben Hicks started work as a painter and decorator. But following an injury,...
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Bouygues JV wins major Qatar sewer schemes
A Bouygues JV has won three out of four contracts for construction of major new sewerage infrastructure in Qatar. Qatar’s Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has awarded 11 projects under its Inner Doha Re-sewerage Implementation Strategy...
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NG Bailey takes M&E package on Sutton office development
NG Bailey has secured a £12.5m subcontract for mechanical and electrical (M&E) services at the new Surrey offices of offshore contractor Subsea 7. 40 Brighton Road, Sutton, will be home to Subsea 7The £40m development is...
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With the newly elected Conservative government starting work this week, there is no shortage of unsolicited advice coming its way from the construction industry...
The Conservative Party surprised all pundits and pollsters last week by winning a clear majority of House of Commons seats at the 2015 general election. David Cameron secured another five years as prime minister, this...
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