Crossrail to host suppliers open day
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Crossrail and the National Specialist Contractors Council are to host a ‘meet the contractor’ event, so that suppliers can hear first-hand about contract opportunities, and meet with a range of Crossrail tier one (main) contractors.

Rising construction activity fails to lift confidence
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The monthly survey of construction purchasing managers suggests a steady and modest recovery in construction, but confidence remains absent.

Gong for Hindhead Tunnel project manager
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The engineer who restored peace to the Devil’s Punch Bowl has been awarded an MBE.

Travis Perkins acquires remaining 70% of Toolstation
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Builders’ merchant group Travis Perkins has acquired the remaining 70% of Toolstation Ltd from Somerset-based Mark Goddard-Watts and his family trusts.

Initial Facilities Shows Commitment to Training with Apprenticeship Scheme
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Twenty-one Initial Facilities cleaning operatives working on the London Underground have completed a Government-funded apprenticeship programme. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

5% fall predicted for construction output this year
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Economists at the Construction Products Association are forecasting a 5% fall in construction output for 2012, with no recovery in sight for 2013 either.

Best selling homogeneous vinyl flooring is now even better
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Tarkett, a global leader in sustainable flooring solutions, has reinvigorated its iQ Optima range of homogeneous vinyl flooring with fresh new colours and formats, and enhanced performance characteristics. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on…[Read more]

Rogue builder jailed
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A rogue builder has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for ripping off domestic customers to the tune of more than £500,000.

Armitt’s knighthood leads construction’s New Year Honours
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Two engineers leading the construction of London’s Olympic facilities are among recipients of New Year Honours.

Door Handles LTD Offer Tips on How to Sell your Home in the New Year
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