Day: March 21, 2014

Energy secretary says Scottish renewables may falter alone

Energy Secretary Ed Davey said Scotland could face a difficult task in supporting its renewable energy ambitions if it breaks from the United Kingdom, UPI has reported. Scotland holds a September referendum for independence from the United Kingdom. The government

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Go-ahead given for $1bn replacement of George Washington Bridge hangers

All 592 of the suspender ropes on the George Washington Bridge are to be replaced as part of a US$1.03bn (£623m) project approved this week by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. The project on the 82-year-old

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HS2 report sets out prospect of northern construction boom

The construction opportunities of the proposed £50bn high speed rail network extend far beyond the rail tracks to the wholesale regeneration of England’s northern cities, a government-backed report today suggests. The government’s HS2 Growth Taskforce has called for local authorities

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Interserve to manage £30m redevelopment of Newcastle’s old Co-op

Property firm DTZ Investment Management (DTZIM) has joined forces with construction contractor Interserve to redevelop the former Co-operative department store in Newcastle city centre. The £30m scheme will deliver leisure facilities, a hotel and new shops. Interserve will manage the

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Graf UK formed through acquisition

Otto Graf GmbH has acquired SCP Water Management for an undisclosed sum to create Graf UK. Otto Graf GmbH, producer of rainwater harvesting and stormwater management products, combines strengths with SCP Water Management to form Graf UK. SCP Water Management

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