Construction

Fake construction ID warning as EU worker scheme closes Hudson Contract Ltd, a tax status organisation, has warned that the number of fake construction worker IDs will rise as the EU Settlement Scheme closes Hudson Contract Ltd, a tax status and employment contract services specialist, has issued a warning over a rise in counterfeit construction worker identity documents as the deadline for EU Settlement Scheme applications draws nearer.  The company warns that the government has effectively outsourced enforcement of the new immigration regime to the public and private sector”. Managing Director of Hudson Contract, Ian Anfield, said: Instead of deploying...

Demand pushes up construction and manufacturing sectors in Q4FY21: Experts However, the growth is largely driven by pent-up demand and holds ominous signs for the current quarter as the second wave is seen to have affected that very part of the economy Labourers work at a construction site as unlocking process begins in New Delhi (Photo: PTI) Construction, manufacturing, financial services and agriculture showed positive Gross Value Added (GVA) growths in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year, driven largely by pent-up demand in the first three and stupendous growth in output in the fourth, experts said. However, the growth...

Can Construction Go Electric? Construction sites don't always have access to electricity. Loud, chugging generators, mostly running on diesel fuel, are often the norm on sites, used to power a wide variety of tools, drop lights, and more. With the increasing need for technology on construction sites, demand for reliable power isn't going away anytime soon. Get our 43-Page Guide to Real Estate Investing Today! Real estate has long been the go-to investment for those looking to build long-term wealth for generations. Let us help you navigate this asset class by signing up for our comprehensive real estate investing guide....

Inverness Castle transformation main construction contract out to tender The Highland Council has published the main construction contract for the Inverness Castle transformation on the procurement website Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). Exterior of Castle building, showing proposed new building linking the castle’s two towers, viewed from the east The contract signals the next stage in the transformation of Inverness Castle to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands. The planned construction will include: Reopening the original front entrance to the building in the south tower. Improving accessibility to all parts of the building, including a rooftop viewing area. Contemporary additions...

Construction begins on vertical solar project in the Alps The 2.2 MW vertical solar plant, built on a dam wall at an altitude of almost 2,500 meters above the sea level, is expected to be commissioned within four months. The 2.2 MW project is being built at an altitude of almost 2,500 meters above sea level. Switzerland-based energy company Axpo and power provider IWB announced that construction began on the 2.2 MW vertical PV system they have planned for the Muttsee dam in the Swiss Alps, at an altitude of almost 2,500 meters above sea level. Axpo said it secured...