Universities minister Chris Skidmore has vowed to intervene after growing publicity surrounding the failure of contractors to complete purpose built student accommodation in time for the new academic year now starting. A BBC report has revealed that 22 private student housing projects have failed to complete in time for the autumn 2019 term. National newspapers,…
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Peabody sticks with Sisk for Battersea estate renewal
The £87m phase two sees Sisk constructing 198 affordable homes and a new community centre. The three-phase regeneration of the 1930s Peabody estate in Battersea increases the number of homes from 353 to 599 homes in total. Sisk also built phase one under a £120m contract, delivering 153 homes. In phase two there will be…
UK construction stuck in 'devastating' downturn as Brexit deters building projects
The UK construction industry is stuck in a “devastating” downturn, with new figures showing the sector’s output shrinking further in September. The sector saw its second-fastest decline in building activity in more than a decade, with employment levels and new orders both sinking as Brexit deters investment in building work. The headline figure in the…
Workshop on shore based maritime services from theory to practical use
Global Maritime Services Ltd (GMS) provides risk and cost reduction services for the high-value maritime and offshore domains. Our main focus is to develop services that improve safety and efficiency for navigation and offshore operations across the global maritime industry. Data fusion and distribution for decision making The core of our services consists of a…
The art and science of color planning for performance requirements
Inorganic pigments are typically used to meet high performance requirements but typically include fewer bright colors.