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Load of old rubbish to heat in 80,000 homes?

The government has given permission for the construction of a 60MW energy-from-waste generating station in Cheshire. The proposed development at Lostock, Northwich, is said to generate enough power to supply 80,000 homes and create some 500 jobs during the construction … Continue reading

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Statistics suggest a very uncertain future for construction

According to the Construction Products Association (CPA) there is still every reason to cautious about construction prospects and the industry’s prospects for the rest of the year. This is despite the latest ONS figures for construction output in February which … Continue reading

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CPA forecasts sharp fall for 2012 construction

Construction output is forecast to fall by more than 5% next year and remain flat throughout 2013 according to the latest forecast from the Construction Products Association.  It may not be until 2014 before the industry sees any significant signs of … Continue reading

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Potential for e-learning techniques highlighted at exceptional NHIC members forum

Learning skills and embracing all manner of new concepts and ideas has never been easier and, potentially, as more straightforward as Dr Majid Al-Kader managing director of Skills2Learn explained to the very recent NHIC Members Forum. The extent of the … Continue reading

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Construction industry needs to further ‘brace itself’ says CPA!

  According to NHIC Member the Construction Products Association (CPA), the prospects for a recovery in construction output has weakened still further. The CPA was commenting on the latest new orders figures from the Office of National Statics for the … Continue reading

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