UK will not reach net zero if it continues to rely on China for critical minerals, committee warns

The UK will not be able to deliver net zero, build AI infrastructure or meet its defence goals without securing critical mineral supply chains dominated by China, a parliamentary committee has warned. The post UK will not reach net zero if it continues to rely on China for critical minerals, committee warns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Urban Splash hit with £46.5m flats fire repair bill

Tribunal rejects “gold-plated” repairs defence but cuts claim over Government failings

Defence facility programmes worth £28bn advance in Q3, Knight Frank reports

A total of 46 project milestones were passed in the period, dominated by a £26bn programme to refurbish naval dockyards, feeding demand for specialist industrial and logistics space. The post Defence facility programmes worth £28bn advance in Q3, Knight Frank reports appeared first on Property Week.

Ground broken on £200m Beacon Barracks upgrade

Work has started on a £206m project to build new and improved infrastructure at Beacon Barracks, Stafford, delivered by Bovis for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

Babcock picks KierBAM JV for Devonport upgrades

Babcock International has appointed a Kier and Bam joint venture to support delivery of £600m of upgrade work for the MOD's Defence Nuclear Enterprise at Devonport's 10 Dock.

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.