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British Museum seeks consultants for construction consultancy services framework

The British Museum is seeking consultants for the renewal of its construction consultancy services framework. The four-year framework has an overall value of £46.1 million and will replace the existing framework, appointed in 2021. The framework is for ongoing and ...

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Philip Hoare to succeed Leo Quinn as Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive

International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has announced that Leo Quinn will step down from the Board later this year, after over 10 years as Group Chief Executive. Following an extensive international search, Philip Hoare, Chief Operating Officer, AtkinsRéalis, has been ...

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Construction Carbon and CIBSE partner to provide environmental skills training for construction projects

Construction Carbon, a leading carbon verification company, in collaboration with CIBSE, have announced the development of the Lifecycle Carbon Assessor Practitioner Training programme. The course is aimed at standardising assessments within the construction industry and will be available from May ...

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VINCI Technology Centre rebrands as Initivo

As of today (3 March) Initivo Consultancy is the new name and brand for the former VINCI Technology Centre. The company’s testing, engineering and consultancy services have evolved to meet the demands of fast-paced stakeholders seeking advice, research, guidance, and ...

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Simply Certification becomes part of Normec

Simply Certification, a leading certification body for the construction and decarbonisation industry, based in Jarrow, South Tyneside, has joined Netherlands-headquartered Normec, a specialist in the testing, inspection, certification and compliancy industry. Founded in 2020 Simply Certification provides certification for the ...

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GPA gets approval for Manchester Digital Campus

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has been given the green light to build a major government office complex in Manchester. Manchester Digital Campus will be a state-of-the-art hub constructed on the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats after the city’s ...

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Grenfell recommendations

Peter Doyle, Head of Health and Safety at Citation discusses the key findings of the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report and what it means for the future of building regulations and fire safety The publication last September of the final ...

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GPA’s First Street hub in Manchester reaches practical completion of Cat A fit-out

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has confirmed it has accepted the handover of its new hub in First Street after the building reached practical completion of its Category A (Cat A) fit-out and lease commencement. Works were completed by BAM ...

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VINCI completes FM Conway acquisition

VINCI Construction signed an agreement on 31 January 2025 completing its acquisition of infrastructure services business FM Conway. FM Conway now joins the network of VINCI Construction to support the further growth of the company. With a turnover of £580 ...

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GPA appoints Mace to deliver state-of-the-art European weather centre

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed global delivery consultant and construction expert, Mace, as the main contractor for its new cutting-edge weather centre. The new headquarters of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), located on the University ...

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