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Nine further abandoned rail schemes have been granted cash for restoration says the New Civil Engineer. Wendy Morton – Rail Minister announced a further £15 million in funding to reopen nine railway schemes across England. The scheme is designed to reopen disused services, railway lines, and stations.

Michael Gove has ordered a public inquiry into its plan to demolish and then rebuild its Oxford Street location from the ground up the Guardian reports.

Reformed and reshaped French water and waste company Suez is preparing to buy back its old UK business says FT.com. Suez is positioning itself as an alternative if the regulator blocks the takeover of the unit by Veolia.

Jon Hale has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at 3D Repo. Jon has an impressive and varied background and will be a key member of the team.

It’s been just over five years since Grenfell Tower caught fire back in 2017. 72 people tragically died in the blaze and put a focus on the construction industry and the practices that regulate the Industry.

Revolution Brokers has released a new report which shows which cross rail stations currently make the best investment for buy to let.

Resilience was a hot topic during COVID-19. It was something that we always spoke about before the pandemic but we never really felt the full impact of it.

Morgan Sindall Construction and Willmott Dixon are offering final-year university students invaluable support through a mentor programme that helps prepare them for the world of work.

City of York Council is marking the successful completion and handover of the historic Guildhall as it hands over the keys to the building to its new leaseholder, the University of York.

Experienced global CEO, Mark Cutifani will join the Laing O’Rourke Board as senior independent director, also chairing the board’s sustainability committee.

Overall trading has been in line with shareholder expectations, including continued strong cash performance.