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Grenfell Tower to be demolished, UK government confirms

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The remaining structure of Grenfell Tower is to be demolished, the UK government has confirmed. The UK housing secretary Angela Rayner formally announced the decision today, while the coming months will see a specialist contractor begin developing a plan to demolish the tower.

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As the UK’s Raac problems grow, concerned educators complain of a stalled government response

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There are now over 230 schools and colleges listed on the government’s register of buildings under consideration for Raac replacement and repair. There are now over 230 schools and colleges listed on the government’s register of buildings under consideration for Raac replacement and repair.

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As the UK’s Raac problems grows, concerned educators complain of a stalled government response

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There are now over 230 schools and colleges listed on the government’s register of buildings under consideration for Raac replacement and repair. There are now over 230 schools and colleges listed on the government’s register of buildings under consideration for Raac replacement and repair.

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The looming Federal Government shutdown could impinge on infrastructure projects for years

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Concerns over the possible Federal Government shutdown next month are causing headaches for contractors of much-needed infrastructure projects across the country who fear a chain reaction in the construction industry could leave lasting setbacks that would take years to overcome.

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Feds dole out $1 billion to get the Inglewood Transit Connector moving in LA's South Bay

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billion investment by the federal government that will help deliver the 1.6-mile The design contractor for the project's implementation will be selected later in the year. Image courtesy City of Inglewood "For the federal government to make a $1 billion investment in a city of 9 square.

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AECOM, Bechtel officially join reconstruction effort in Ukraine

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Important cost estimation and other kinds of engineering consultations will also be provided as part of the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure memorandum as the country transitions to an international model for procurements.

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Nonresidential construction spending increased by 0.8% in July, carried by gains in public projects

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in July, according to an analysis of government spending data from the U.S. Census Bureau by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Image courtesy of Associated Builders and Contractors “The nonresidential sector continues to grapple with rising borrowing costs, elevated materials and labor costs and pervasiv.