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Mecalac unveils major evolutions to its MDX site dumper range
Following the global success of its MDX range and the recent launch of its 3.5-tonne variant, the 3.5MDX, which has set new standards in terms of safety, comfort, and performance, Mecalac has announced a series of major evolutions to its site dumper portfolio.
'Shortages of materials and skills are holding builders back'
Construction output is falling as a result of material price increases and skills shortages; restricting smaller builders' ability to recover from the pandemic, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the release of Office of National Statistics (ONS) construction output data.
London's West End shops revive as footfall creeps up
Occupier confidence in the West End is beginning to return with some existing retailers moving to better locations or superior-configured stores, according to Savills research.
Developers asked to bid for funds to build discounted first homes
Housebuilders are being invited to bid for government funding to help deliver discounted first homes for locals and key workers across England.
Full speed ahead!
Trains back at 90mph after Weybridge engineering work success. Speed restrictions have been removed on services between London, Surrey, Hampshire and Dorset following successful upgrade work at Weybridge by Network Rail.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles supports Surfwell emergency services mental health initiative
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is supporting new emergency services mental health initiative, Surfwell, with a loan of three Volkswagen vans. One Crafter and two Caravelles will be used to support the charity throughout the summer.
Mercedes-Benz Vans Launches eSprinter Roadside Assistance Unit
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has introduced its first electric Service24h roadside assistance van, as part of a pilot project in London.
Quintain Living residents get green-fingered this National Allotments Week
August 9-15 is National Allotments Week in the UK, but across the capital, Londoners are waiting years for the opportunity to grow their own fruit and vegetables. Imperial College London reports that the average wait for an allotment in the capital is now four to five years, with an estimated 30,000 people on waiting lists.
Southeast office take-up 22 per cent higher than five-year average
Pent-up demand on hold in 2020 has returned with office take-up in the first half of this year nearly a quarter above the five-year average, according to Savills' data.
Works underway on £10m manufacturing facility in Mansfield
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson is progressing with the construction of a light manufacturing facility on Hamilton Way, Oakham Business Park, Mansfield.