How auctions can unlock the value of unused plant

Surplus plant and vehicles can be seen as a nuisance rather than a source of profit, to be sold cheaply or left decaying in case they are useful one day. Kevin Gardner, head of commercial at BPI, says construction firms are often unaware they have… The post How auctions can unlock the value of unused plant appeared first on Construction News.

Contractor MGM reinforces Newcastle car park against heavier EVs

Contractor MGM Construction has reinforced pillars in a Newcastle car park to protect it from heavier electric vehicles. The firm carried out the work on 10 pillars inside the six-level Times Square multi-storey car park for… The post Contractor MGM reinforces Newcastle car park against heavier EVs appeared first on Construction Management.

Starlight Investments closes £680m UK BTR fund

The fund, which also raised capital through ancillary investment vehicles, will be used to support the acquisition and delivery of more than 6,000 build-to-rent homes across the UK. The post Starlight Investments closes £680m UK BTR fund appeared first on Property Week.

WSP and KPMG appointed to support National Highways on EV charging

WSP and KPMG have been appointed to provide technical and advisory support to National Highways as it supports the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’ (OZEV) strategic charging infrastructure activity across England’s Strategic Road Network. The post WSP and KPMG appointed to support National Highways on EV charging appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Why More Businesses Are Choosing to Hire a Van Instead of Buying

The post Why More Businesses Are Choosing to Hire a Van Instead of Buying appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Changes in the business landscape and rising costs are forcing businesses to rethink their spending. Reducing costs on staff or materials is not always possible. However, reviewing how your business manages its vehicles could help improve cash flow. For many businesses, buying a van has traditionally been the obvious choice. However, rising purchase prices, maintenance […]

Are sufficient recycling facilities being planned along with the battery Gigafactories?