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Engineers look to learn from stealthy owls
Civil engineers are hoping that research into how owls fly so quietly could lead to new ways of making wind turbines quieter. Most birds make a noise when they flap their wings but not owls. The aspiration is to...
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Black & Veatch sets up new South African business
Black & Veatch has established a new local operation in South Africa. Black & Veatch South Africa is based in Johannesburg and is aimed at providing infrastructure solutions to improve lives in Sub-Saharan Africa. “The ambitious...
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Crossrail moves on to track laying phase
A 465-metre long concreting train that will help fit-out Crossrail tunnels with concrete track beds has arrived at the Plumstead railhead in southeast London. The self-contained concrete batching factory on wheels arrived in the UK...
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Costain has strengthened its engineering programme management capability with the acquisition of Coventry-based consulting engineer Rhead Group for £36m.
Rhead describes itself as a professional services consultancy with a focus on programme and commercial management. It was established in 1985 and has more than 550 staff. Clietns include National Grid,Wales & West Utilities and BAE Systems. ...
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Bovis invests for continued growth
After a record 2014, house-builder Bovis Homes has reported further growth in the first half of 2015. For the six months ended 30 June 2015, Bovis built 1,525 new homes (2014 H1: 1,487), generating £350.7m of revenue, up 9%...
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Carillion seals deal on £187m Midlands schools programme
A Carillion joint venture has reached financial close on the Midlands priority school building programme, a private finance concession contract. The new Queen Elizabeth Academy in Atherstone Carillion Construction will build eight schools at a capital...
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Government puts King’s Cross stake up for sale
The government has launched the sale of its stake in the 67-acre development site around King’s Cross station in London. The decision to sell the government’s 36.5% interest in King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership (KCCLP), which is developing land...
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