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Think tank to investigate construction apprenticeships
Think-tank Demos is calling for evidence from across the construction industry for research it is undertaking into construction apprenticeships. Demos is providing research support for a cross-party commission investigating apprenticeships in the construction sector and aims...
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Golden Gate Bridge to get $76m suicide barriers
Plans to fit the Golden Gate Bridge with suicide-detention barriers have been unanimously approved. In 2013, 46 people died by jumping off the bridge; the total is more than 1,400. The board of directors of the...
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Energy-efficient ‘micro-city’ opens in Paris
The government has updated its construction pipeline, setting out £116bn of planned public sector projects. An additional £13bn of construction work has been added to the list this year, according to business secretary Vince Cable. The...
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Construction industry predicted to have cooler summer as new contracts slow
Survey finds that residential developments account for a third of sector's work, and London nearly a quarter of UK projects Britain's construction industry is expected to cool during the summer following a slowdown in the number of new contracts....
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Construction works begin on $2.5bn Darling Harbour in Sydney
Construction works have begun on the $2.5bn transformation of Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia. The project is being developed by Darling Harbour Live consortium, which comprises Lend Lease, Capella Capital, AEG Ogden and Spotless. Designed by...
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ArcelorMittal Mexico receives prestigious corporate responsibility award
ArcelorMittal Mexico has been honoured by the Mexican Philanthropy Centre (CEMEFI), recognised as a socially responsible company for the third consecutive year. The award was received by Victor Cairo, ArcelorMittal Mexico CEO, during the seventh Latin...
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International team joins forces with ArcelorMittal Liberia for major volunteering initiative
Eight ArcelorMittal employees from eight countries are joining 45 Liberian employees in a major volunteering program that will benefit hundreds of people. ArcelorMittal Liberia has joined forces with other ArcelorMittal sites around the world to take...
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