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• Construction arm lifts Muir Group back to profit growth

  05-08-2026 09:18 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Muir Group returned to stronger growth last year after its construction business more than doubled profits, helping lift group turnover nearly a third to £114m.
  The Scottish contractor posted pre-tax profit of just over £3m for the year to January 2026, up from £320,000 a year earlier, while cash balances climbed from £12m to £21m.
  The turnaround was driven by Muir Construction, where turnover increased to £86m and pre-tax profit jumped from £2.2m to &po
  
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• Orbit unveils £1.4bn long-term housing works pipeline

  05-08-2026 09:05 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Social landlord Orbit has launched one of the biggest long-term housing maintenance and new build procurements to hit the market this year.
  The housing association is seeking contractors for a £1.4bn programme covering planned investment, remediation and major projects across its housing stock.
  Its programme will be divided into five regional lots covering the Midlands, East of England and South East under contracts due to start in April 2028.Orbit plans to spend £1.4bn over the 15-y
  
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• Magrock lands £16m David Lloyd deal

  05-08-2026 08:42 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Magrock haa been appointed main contractor to deliver a new £16m David Lloyd Leisure health club at Bunford Park, Yeovil.
  Construction work will start this month with completion expected next summer.
  The club will feature a premium gym equipped with the latest fitness technology, multiple exercise studios, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a comprehensive wellness and spa offering. The dedicated spa retreat will include a Himalayan Salt Sauna, steam room, ice cave, plunge pool, hydrot
  
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• Ibstock makes £27m loss as brick demand dives

  05-08-2026 08:38 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Brick giant Ibstock made a pre-tax loss of £27m during the six months to June 30 as demand for its products slumped.
  The loss compared to an £8m profit last time as turnover fell to £164m from £193m.
  The losses came despite two price hikes during the period as production levels were reduced by 20 million units and mothballed facilities led to impairment charges of £24.7m.Joe Hudson, Chief Executive Officer said: “Ibstock delivered a solid first-half performanc
  
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• Yorkshire Water sounds out market for £3bn AMP9/10 plan

  05-08-2026 08:32 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Yorkshire Water has launched early market engagement for a £3bn infrastructure works programme spanning AMP9 and AMP10 as it prepares to reshape its long-term delivery strategy.
  The water company is inviting contractors and suppliers to help design the procurement model for the 10-year framework, which is expected to run from April 2028 to March 2038 with annual spending of around £330m.
  The programme will cover a broad range of water and wastewater infrastructure work across Yorkshi
  
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• Tribe lodges twin Greenwich student tower scheme

  05-08-2026 08:19 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Developer Tribe has lodged plans for a pair of high-rise towers on the Greenwich Peninsula delivering student accommodation, co-living homes and affordable housing beside the Silvertown Tunnel.
  The application proposes a 27-storey block with 673 purpose-built student bedrooms alongside a 23-storey tower providing 380 co-living homes. A further 80 affordable homes are also included within the wider development.
  Designed by architect CJCT, the scheme occupies a vacant site on Millennium Way, immed
  
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