Industrial
VINCI Awarded Last Remaining Tunnel Portal at Vicotoria Dock
By phillaw at March 19, 2012 | 10:17 | 0 Comment
Crossrail has announced its intention to award a contract to VINCI Construction UK for the last remaining tunnel portal at Victoria Dock. Construction of the portal will get underway in autumn 2012. Five new tunnel portals will be constructed as part of Crossrail at Royal Oak, Pudding Mill Lane, Victoria Dock, North Woolwich and Plumstead. The western and eastern more...
Dartmoor Tungsten Mine Link Road
By phillaw at March 2, 2012 | 10:58 | 0 Comment
The road is due to be completed in June, with mining planned to start in 2014 Work has started on a road leading to a Devon mine which is set to re-open. The 600m (656yd) link road paves the way for mining operations at Hemerdon, near Newnham which will concentrate on tungsten mining. Wolf Minerals said it had chosen Bardon Contracting to build the road between more...
Caparo Merchant Bar steel workers to take 50% pay cut
By phillaw at December 8, 2011 | 11:16 | 0 Comment
More than 150 workers at Lincolnshire steel firm Caparo Merchant Bar (CMB) are taking a 50% pay cut to help the company stay in business. Staff at the Scunthorpe-based firm have also agreed to take an extended holiday over Christmas and the New Year. When they return on 3 January after a longer than usual break, many will be earning half their previous wage. Andy more...
Shepley Engineers appointed to £26m Sellafield
By phillaw at December 8, 2011 | 07:47 | 0 Comment
Shepley Engineers, the Cumbria-based specialist arm of Renew, has been named sole contractor on a major nuclear deal at Sellafield. The framework is worth an estimated £26m over the next four years. The appointment by the Integrated Project Team, comprising Sellafield Ltd and ACKtiv Nuclear, will see the firm handle hazard reduction work on fuel storage more...
The Sculpture Workshop
By phillaw at November 18, 2011 | 11:23 | 0 Comment
Construction began in April 2011 on the new purpose-built facility for Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop which will benefit future generations of artists and position the organisation as a centre for fabrication, research and experimentation in the visual arts. The new Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop has been designed by award-winning Leith-based architects, Sutherland Hussey, more...
Hatston Industrial Estate
By phillaw at August 17, 2011 | 15:28 | 0 Comment
Project Overview Name of site: Forward supply base for EMEC developers Start date: 6th June 2011 Expected date of completion: Mid February 2012 Sq ft: 6 x 2000 sq ft Project value: Construction value £2.65m End user: Each unit will provide workshop, secure storage, lay down areas and limited office facilities. Main use: These units aim to more...
Industrial Workshop Lower Oakham Way
By phillaw at May 18, 2011 | 10:39 | 0 Comment
Herbert Baggaley has began work on a new £2.5m head office and workshop building at Oakham Business Park, Mansfield NG18 5BU. The business already employs 120 people, with numbers likely to rise to 150 as work expands. Kent PHK is based in Mansfield and is building its expanded facilities on the Oakham Business Park. Investment in the new head offices comes as more...
