Galliford Try marks starts of Wellington Barracks works

Galliford Try, with representatives of the MoD and Defence Infrastructure Organisation, has marked the start of a £56m modernisation of Wellington Barracks in Westminster it is working on with Arcadis.

Defence and infrastructure to help grow sector over next five years, report says

The construction market is expected to return to moderate growth over the next five years due to defence and healthcare jobs, according to a new report. However, the analysis by property and construction consultancy McBains, warned that “significant cost pressures and uneven sector performance” are… The post Defence and infrastructure to help grow sector over next five years, report says appeared first on Construction News.

Industry warns of dangers of slashing heat pump subsidy

Scaling back a major sustainable-heating subsidy would be a big blow for contractors and consumers, key figures have warned. Reports this week suggested the government could slash funding to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in a bid to find more cash for defence. The sustainable-heating initiative… The post Industry warns of dangers of slashing heat pump subsidy appeared first on Construction News.

Balfour Beatty fights £9.6m student scheme fire defect claim

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) has denied that student accommodation built by a joint venture involving its predecessor was unfit for habitation when completed. The company made the denial in its defence to a £9.6m claim brought by two linked Jersey-based companies. Surtees Management Company Ltd… The post Balfour Beatty fights £9.6m student scheme fire defect claim appeared first on Construction News.

Sirius boosts rent roll 11.3% with further defence deals in its sights

CEO Andrew Coombs said the firm's expanding German and UK portfolio "continues to drive rental growth through active asset management and close engagement with our occupiers". The post Sirius boosts rent roll 11.3% with further defence deals in its sights appeared first on Property Week.

McKinsey & Company - Insurance: Transforming risk and compliance, Oct 21

Insurers are having to reinvent themselves in the multiyear reality of COVID-19, increased levels of uncertainty, pressures for efficiency, and the need to be resilient and relevant by tapping new sources of growth The Risk & Compliance functions are expected not only to go on protecting insurance companies from downside risks but also to shift toward providing them with strategic advice to support growth (e.g. new business) and change (e.g. company-wide cost and tech transformations)

Construction Claims & Defence

The construction sector in the UK is awash with a rising tide of disputes and legal claims. Michael Gallucci, Managing Director of construction consultancy MPG, outlines the issues, and explains how contractors and engineers can protect themselves against claims and counter claims both in the UK and in the Gulf.

Accento Acustica y Vibraciones SL

We are a Spanish Engineering that develops and manufactures anti vibration mounts and noise control products to treat and remedy vibration or noise problems. We can also offer engineering services like calculations or simulations.