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Turner & Townsend has been appointed to Tata Group’s £4bn battery manufacturing plant in Somerset.

Turner & Townsend is predicting a resurgence in construction activity ahead of a suspected recovery curve from the difficult period the construction industry is experiencing.

Over 200 schools in England have experienced a ‘concrete crisis’ due to complications with collapse-prone reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), which was commonly used in UK construction projects between the 1950s and mid-1990s.

In 2021, women only made up 16.5% of engineers, and although this figure has increased year on year, the difference in numbers between men and women is still disproportionate.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women’s bodies being made available to all workers who need it has been debated in parliament in support of Katy Robinson’s PPE Campaign.

A new infrastructure minister who attends cabinet could unlock the country’s potential, according to Costain’s CEO as the engineering company announces a healthy balance sheet.

The signing of the £1.3bn tunnels and approaches deal for the Lower Thames Crossing took infrastructure contract awards to their highest level in four years last month, according to research.

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The civil engineering sector is employing a wide range of initiatives to support and promote women in the workplace.

Less cement could be needed for concrete construction projects with the launch of a new technology service solution from building materials giant Cemex.