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Mechanical and electrical (M&E) contractor Briggs & Forrester has appointed Duncan Benedetti as its next group chief executive, replacing Paul Burton from 1 January next year. Burton will step down as chief executive but remain as chairman of the group, which will mark its 80th… The post Briggs & Forrester appoints new chief executive in leadership shake-up appeared first on Construction News.

Scaling back a major sustainable-heating subsidy would be a big blow for contractors and consumers, key figures have warned. Reports this week suggested the government could slash funding to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in a bid to find more cash for defence. The sustainable-heating initiative… The post Industry warns of dangers of slashing heat pump subsidy appeared first on Construction News.

A London council has said it has resolved a dispute with McLaren Construction over the power supply at a high-rise development, after adjudication. Earlier this year, Barking and Dagenham Council said it was pursuing the contractor over what it said was a failure to meet… The post London council ends dispute with McLaren appeared first on Construction News.

Former England footballer Trevor Steven has told Construction News about his desire to effect a culture change in the construction industry. The midfielder, who played alongside Gary Lineker in the iconic 1986 World Cup in Mexico, has spent the past seven years dedicated to mental… The post Trevor Steven urges more tier ones to join mental health initiative appeared first on Construction News.

Costain has said it will continue to seek permission to make political donations each year despite a shareholder rebellion earlier in May. At its annual general meeting (AGM) in May, 20.6 per cent of the firm's shareholders which voted on the day voted against the… The post Costain to continue seeking ability to make ‘political donations’ appeared first on Construction News.