Day: April 4, 2022

Caledonian Modular's factory in NewarkThe sale has secured the future of Caledonian Modular, described as the UK’s largest modular construction company, and saved more than 200 jobs at its Newark site. Administrators of Caledonian, Mike Denny and Mark Firmin from Alvarez & Marsal, announced today...

Contractors are being invited to submit their interest before Network Rail shortlists firms to tender for the project later in the summer. A main contractor is expected to be appointed by the end of 2022 with work on site beginning in 2023. A prior information...

The Health & Safety Executive said that it was targeting carpenters in sawmills, manufacturers of composite boards and other sectors to ensure adequate measures are being taken to protect respiratory health. Woodworking industries have potential for high incidences of occupational asthma and work-aggravated asthma caused...

Holly Price, group sustainability directorKeltbray said that it was creating the role to accelerate its plans to become a more sustainable and responsible business. Holly Price will lead on the company’s sustainability agenda and take responsibility for hitting or missing Keltbray’s published environmental targets.  She...

Scott Van Der Vord Scott Van Der Vord replaces Rochdi Ziyat, who is returning to France to prepare for his retirement after 12 years in the post and sevenfold turnover growth. Scott Van Der Vord has been chief financial officer of Vinci Energies UK &...

Octavius is the new name for Osborne InfrastructureSullivan Street Partners acquired Osborne Infrastructure from family owned Geoffrey Osborne Ltd in September 2022 and is now giving the business a new  identity. The name change takes effect from today, Monday 4th April 2022. John Dowsett, chief...

Breathaboard is installed in just the same way as standard gypsum wallboard. Adaptavate has received a £2.16m injection to scale production of Breathaboard, described as “carbon absorbing plasterboard”. Breathaboard is made from lime and food crop by-products including oil seed rape and hemp, sandwiched between...

The filing was lodged at Companies House on 1st April 2022 [not an April Fool’s prank] following a special resolution passed by directors on 25th March. The new name for Laing O'Rourke Construction is Laing O'Rourke Delivery. The name change was today explained as part...

Kier Construction, which delivers some 200 projects a year, has chosen Procore as its field and quality management software to improve efficiency and supply chain management. Procore said that its “range of integrations, alongside its ability to consolidate point solutions and create efficiencies for everyone...