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BAM in race to lay foundations for British Antarctic Survey building

A team of 20 construction workers from BAM, Ramboll and Sweco have arrived by ship in Antarctica to continue constructing the Discovery Building at the British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Rothera Research Station. They have just weeks to finish the pre-cast concrete foundations, ground floor slab, rock anchors and stub columns, as well as drainage and the perimeter wall, before winter arrives in March.

Balfour in retrofit first to slash emissions on £1.5m piling rig

Balfour Beatty has successfully retrofitted a £1.5m piling rig in use on HS2 to bring it in line with the latest EU Stage V emissions requirement. The six-month pilot of the retrofit solution was carried out by UK company Eminox on a Balfour Beatty-owned Junttan PM20, which was rated at Stage IIIA. It is thought to be the first EU Stage V equivalent retrofit solution in Europe.

Project report: How Kent contractor Jenner built unique suspended concrete bowls for Folkestone skatepark F51. See p32

New construction minister appointed after just one month

Anne-Marie Trevelyan has become the latest construction minister, replacing Kwasi Kwarteng after just one month following his appointment as business secretary.

Robertson Group to help make Edinburgh net zero

Robertson Group has joined with five other Edinburgh businesses to sign a pledge to help Edinburgh reach its target of net zero emissions by 2030. Launched by the Edinburgh Climate Commission, the Edinburgh Climate Compact commits firms to actions including retrofitting owned buildings and decarbonising operations, prioritising sustainable travel, and a switch to zero-emissions company vehicles.