Technology
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Wolffkran cranes are supporting 1 Victoria Street’s constrained redevelopment programme. The Westminster scheme is retaining structure while reusing existing foundations.
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Global has acquired Pier Solutions to launch Global Modular division. The business will target engineered offsite delivery for infrastructure and energy projects.
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HS2 will begin roof beam installation over the M42 soon. The works will advance a 300m rail-over-road structure near Solihull.
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Klaas is positioning the K910 E for urban lifting work. The electric crane combines battery operation, compact deployment, and working-platform capability for restricted sites.
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Reds10 has made a strategic investment in Mad About Facades. The deal strengthens its offsite construction capability across design, manufacture, and installation.
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New passive fire guidance now directly targets recurring specification mistakes. The PFKG documents cover fire curtains, smoke curtains, fire barriers, and cavity barriers.
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AI planning tools are now being expanded across English councils. Extract will digitise historic planning records, while a separate prototype will support householder application processing.
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Morgan Sindall has now completed Portfield School’s main new-build phase. The £25m Pembrokeshire project has been designed to achieve net zero carbon in operation.
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Normet has launched a new concrete sprayer for underground projects. Spraymec 2100 targets confined mining envelopes requiring safety, manoeuvrability, and repeatable spraying quality.
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Johnson Matthey will provide technology for Phelan Green’s eSAF plant. The South African facility is expected to supply synthetic aviation fuel into EU and UK markets.