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All change on quick hitch recommendations

Published on November 25, 2009, 8:00:00 am

Excavator operators should leave their cab to check the coupling each time they change attachment - even if using the latest generation of automatic couplers, according to the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group's re-drafted 'Ten steps that contractor
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Olympic Park progress from the air - PHOTOS

Published on November 23, 2009, 11:26:00 am

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has released new aerial images of construction work on the Olympic Park showing, as the project enters its toughest year.
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May Gurney wins £75m waste contract

Published on November 23, 2009, 10:54:00 am

May Gurney has won a £75m contract to provide environmental services to Bridgent County Borough Council.
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Lavendon issues new shares as revenues fall

Published on November 19, 2009, 12:29:00 pm

Access specialist Lavendon will raise £80m in new shares amid a fall in revenues across Europe
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Kier appoints successor to John Dodds

Published on November 19, 2009, 11:05:00 am

Kier has appointed construction managing director Paul Sheffield as its new group chief executive. Sheffield will take over the helm from John Dodds when he retires next March after nearly 40 years with the firm.
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Staff cuts keep GB in profit

Published on November 18, 2009, 3:25:00 pm

GB Group has seen a jump in pre-tax profits this year following a cost-cutting drive at the contractor which saw staff levels fall by more than a quarter.
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Three chase £100m office job

Published on November 18, 2009, 8:00:00 am

The contest for a £100m office deal in Brighton has narrowed to three challengers.
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Four contest £55m Leeds arena deal

Published on November 18, 2009, 8:00:00 am

Four rivals are tussling for a high-profile scheme in Leeds, worth at least £55m.
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Ex-Pierse police job runs into more trouble

Published on November 18, 2009, 8:00:00 am

A subcontractor on the troubled £10.7m construction of a police facility in Cheshire has been forced to scrap materials worth £35,000 for just £80.
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Civils sector faces 'thousands' more job cuts

Published on November 18, 2009, 8:00:00 am

Thousands more jobs could be lost in the civils sector amid a worsening climate, the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has warned.
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Sustainability Leaders Awards 2013 open for entry!

Published on May 29, 2013, 11:47:00 am

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/24676.jpg"/> Edie and sister title Sustainable Business are delighted to announce that entries are now being accepted for the 2013, RSA-accredited Sustainability Leaders Awards sch
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Carbon Trust announces sponsorship of Resource Revolution Awards

Published on March 22, 2013, 3:43:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/24279.jpg"/> After an incredible response to this week's publication of the Resource Revolution White Paper, edie and sister title LAWR are delighted to announce Carbon Trust as sp
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VIDEO: Resource Revolution leader interview series kicks off

Published on March 21, 2013, 10:23:00 am

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/24263.jpg"/> A fascinating insight into how the waste landscape might look in the future as resource scarcity pressures heighten is offered in the first of our Resource Revolution
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EXCLUSIVE: Resource Revolution White Paper examines risks and rewards of circular economy

Published on March 20, 2013, 10:36:00 am

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/24254.jpg"/> Edie has published an exclusive White Paper highlighting the opportunities and challenges of circular economy realisation, for both businesses and the waste management
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Southern Co-op appoints John Lewis CSR head as new sustainability lead

Published on February 26, 2013, 9:27:00 am

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/24120.jpg"/> The Southern Co-operative has appointed Gemma Lacey as head of sustainability, with a specific remit to reduce the business' environmental footprint.
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Ignorance over REACH regs could 'push firms under'

Published on January 14, 2013, 12:39:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/23838.jpg"/> Manufacturers are at risk of hefty fines as more hazardous substances face restrictions or bans, under REACH regulation.
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Shaky ETS sees record low price drop

Published on January 22, 2013, 11:12:00 am

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/23891.jpg"/> The price of carbon traded within the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fell to record lows yesterday as European Union Allowances (EUAs) dropped below €5 per
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Eureka moment for oil contaminated soil

Published on July 01, 2011, 4:00:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/20282.jpg"/> Research and development business EUREKA has helped Lituanian company, Biocentras, develop and innovative treatment for oil contaminated soil.
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Brownfield road map explores liability transfer issues

Published on June 20, 2011, 1:43:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/20173.jpg"/> A report which features a road map illustrating the issues for contaminated land liability transfer across Europe has been published.
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Landfill fire remediation works continue

Published on May 31, 2011, 3:47:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/20025.jpg"/> Remediation work is still continuing at an Irish landfill site that burnt continuously for a week earlier this year.
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58 improvements for Irish EPA following review

Published on May 31, 2011, 1:59:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/20023.jpg"/> An independent review into the operations of the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has largely backed its work, but also suggested nearly 60 areas for improv
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Brownfield reuse project receives prestigious award

Published on May 19, 2011, 5:10:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/19975.jpg"/> A project investigating ways of reusing brownfield sites in England for renewable energy crops has won european recognition.
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Last day to enter edie awards!

Published on June 25, 2012, 9:47:00 am

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/22691.jpg"/> Final deadline for entry into the Sustainability Leaders Awards is close of play today - Friday June 29th - so if you haven't yet entered there's still all of today to
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EnergySolutions secures Fukushima decontamination contract

Published on March 14, 2012, 3:36:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/22072.jpg"/> International nuclear services company EnergySolutions has been awarded the contract of cleaning-up contaminated seawater used to cool reactors at the Fukushima Daiich
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Human rights group accuses China of not acting on lead contamination

Published on June 15, 2011, 4:18:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/20138.jpg"/> Human Rights Watch has accused Chinese government officials of restricting access to lead testing and treatment of people in areas contaminated by industrial pollution
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EPA awards huge grant to clean up US brownfield sites

Published on June 13, 2011, 1:00:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/20114.jpg"/> US contaminated land projects have received a welcome boost as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $76 million to help redevelop projects
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Remediation work to step up following New Zealand earthquakes

Published on May 17, 2011, 11:32:00 am

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/19949.jpg"/> Residents have less than a week to apply for compensation after two devastating earthquakes rocked New Zealand and a new man has been appointed to lead the clean-up.
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BP pays millions following another oil spill

Published on May 04, 2011, 7:28:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/19871.jpg"/> BP's oil smeared image took another knock today (May 4) after it paid millions of dollars for its involvement in another oil spill.
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You can now buy online at the Shawcity shop!

Published on June 18, 2013, 11:34:00 am

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/24799.jpg"/> We wanted to let you know the good news!...... You can now purchase Shawcity products on the website simply and easily!
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Unlocking The Potential Of Ex MOD Sites

Published on June 14, 2013, 2:55:00 pm

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/24776.jpg"/> Environmental due diligence to provide an understanding of a land purchase is a critical requirement. Unforeseen costs such as remediation, or abnormal foundations can
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New £20m green technologies fund launches for West Midlands businesses

Published on June 12, 2013, 10:09:00 am

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/24753.jpg"/> A £20m funding programme to help SME supply chain companies develop, grow and diversify their businesses within the green sector in the West Midlands has launched
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Tetronics partners with Costain under government innovation programme for nuclear waste management

Published on June 11, 2013, 11:12:00 am

<img src="http://edienet.s3.amazonaws.com/news/images/24745.jpg"/> Tetronics International, the global leader in the supply of Direct Current (DC) plasma plants for hazardous waste treatment and metal recovery, is delighted to announc
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