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Mega shed for retailer taking shape
A huge distribution warehouse for retailer T J Morris is being constructed at the Omega Business Park near Warrington. The £118M project is being undertaken …
Plans in for Exeter logistics park expansion
Developer Stoford has submitted a planning application for a new 3,948m2 industrial/warehouse development at Exeter Logistics Park in East Devon. Stoford is …
Recycled steel to be used for £200M ExCel expansion
ExCeL London has appointed McLaren Construction to deliver the build phase of its major expansion project, enhancing the venue’s world-class conference, …
Plans in for Kent surf lagoon at former colliery site
Developer Seahive has submitted a planning application for a surf lagoon resort to be located on the former Betteshanger colliery site near Deal in Kent. Plans …
Green light for laboratory space at Cambridge International Technology Park
BioMed Realty has received approval to deliver 55,700m2 of purpose-built laboratory space on the 15-acre Cambridge International Technology Park site, which it …
President’s Column: January 2023
Many thanks for Gary Simmons for stepping into the breach to write the last column in the November/December 2022 issue. I thought his article on the over …
News in Brief: January 2023
Tata Steel has begun sales of certified low-CO₂ steel. Known as Optemis, the certified steel is based on savings achieved by the company in the UK and is …
Tata Steel makes CO2 savings with blast furnace improvement programme
Steelmaker Tata Steel has said its programme of improvements at its two Port Talbot blast furnaces will reduce the site’s carbon footprint by about 160,000 …
Billington predicts positive outlook for 2023
Steelwork contractor Billington Holdings predicts an improved outlook for 2023, following its trading update for the year ending 31 December 2022. As …
Steel’s sustainability and flexibility will score with clients
At this time last year, looking ahead to 2022, we said that there was a lot of evidence suggesting that the outlook for the economy was positive for the next …