New Civil Engineer
Oliver Michelson
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Fire highlights risk to timber framed sites
3 December 2009
The dangers of timber framed construction were highlighted last week, it has been claimed, following a blaze that broke out on a construction site in Peckham. -
World Architecture Festival Draws To A Close
6-Nov-2009
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) closes tonight with the announcement of the overall winner. -
Business insolvencies down
6-Nov-2009
There has been a 4.7% decrease in company insolvencies compared to quarter two according to a report issued by the Insolvency Service today. -
Lack of skills puts £200bn of government projects at risk
6-Nov-2009
The value for money of 43 major government projects is at risk according to a report released today by the National Audit Office (NAO). -
Cameron backs Crossrail
6-Nov-2009
David Cameron last week repeated the Conservative Party’s commitment to Crossrail. -
Construction slows faster than rest of the economy
22 October 2009
Construction is one of the worst performing sectors of the British economy, despite offering the best opportunities for economic recovery, according to new research published this week. -
Ofgem highlights £200bn energy gap
15 October 2009
Britain needs to spend £200bn to make up a looming shortfall in electricity generating capacity, energy watchdog Ofgem said last week. -
UKTI: £30bn must be spent in Rio
9-Oct-2009
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) has urged British firms to involve themselve in schemes to build the £30bn of infrastructure needed for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
