https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comFri, 17 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200 Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE), VSL Systems (UK) Ltd (VSL), and Bachy Soletanche (BSL) have united to deliver a range of works including piling, soil mixing, diaphragm walls and plastic cut-off walls.
The trio have combined to form the Geotechnical Sub-Alliance (GSA).The GSA will create a stable and watertight platform capable of supporting the immense loa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/experts-join-forces-for-sizewell-piling-works/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/experts-join-forces-for-sizewell-piling-works/ Goring brings more than three decades of experience leading major infrastructure and transformation programmes, having held senior roles at Capita, Morgan Sindall, PA Consulting, Mott MacDonald and Systra.He has also worked on flagship programmes including HS2 and Saudi Arabia’s NEOM development.He joins Ame]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/amey-hires-hs2-veteran-to-drive-consulting-growth/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/amey-hires-hs2-veteran-to-drive-consulting-growth/ The board said Bingham, who took up the CEO role just four months ago, had been suspended while a full investigation, supported by professional advisers, is carried out. No further details of the allegations were disclosed.
Non executive chair Vijay Thakrar has taken over as interim executive chair with immediate effect, supported by the group&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/board-suspends-alumasc-ceo-after-trading-update/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/board-suspends-alumasc-ceo-after-trading-update/ The development will form the first phase of a wider campus planned to provide ten data halls.
John F Hunt is expected to deliver a complex remediation programme involving preparation of the 41-acre site near the M25/M40 interchange through a fast-track 17-week programme, addressing the historic landfill and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/john-f-hunt-bags-20m-enabling-works-deal-at-giant-data-centre/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/john-f-hunt-bags-20m-enabling-works-deal-at-giant-data-centre/ The affordable housing joint venture between Pension Insurance Corporation, Muse and Homes England will build 228 one and two-bedroom apartments for rent, with rents set at 20% below local market levels.
The project forms phase two of the wider Holbeche Place masterplan, which will transform Solihull town]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/solihull-backs-228-home-habiko-mansion-block-build/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/solihull-backs-228-home-habiko-mansion-block-build/ The ten-year Project Royal Oak programme will deliver new docks, waterfront infrastructure, engineering facilities, accommodation and operational buildings at HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth as part of the Government&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mod-maps-out-26bn-project-royal-oak-naval-bases-rebuild/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mod-maps-out-26bn-project-royal-oak-naval-bases-rebuild/ The ten-year Project Royal Oak programme will deliver new docks, waterfront infrastructure, engineering facilities, accommodation and operational buildings at HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth as part of the Government&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mod-maps-out-26bn-project-royal-oak-naval-base-rebuild/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mod-maps-out-26bn-project-royal-oak-naval-base-rebuild/ The August start follows Hackney Council’s approval for the Allies & Morrison-designed redevelopment, which will replace the ageing 1930s private rented estate with buildings ranging from three to 13 storeys.
The scheme will deliver 208 one, two and three-bedroom homes, more than dou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-go-ahead-for-london-new-era-estate-rebuild/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-go-ahead-for-london-new-era-estate-rebuild/ Crown House Technologies Manufacturing (CHtM) and Explore Manufacturing will both be expanded.
CHtM is moving to a larger facility in Smethwick, West Midlands and Explore Manufacturing is adding 3,200 square metres of manufacturing space at its current location in Explore Park, Nottinghamshire.The upgraded facilities will also allow exploration of and further inves]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/orourke-confirms-major-expansion-of-manufacturing-capacity/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/orourke-confirms-major-expansion-of-manufacturing-capacity/ Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is leading the procurement on behalf of Carmarthenshire and Monmouthshire councils for the new SWTRA Highways & Structures Framework 2027.
The framework will run for four years from February 2027, with options to extend annually for a further two years, taking its maximum duration to six years. Up to eight co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/south-wales-roads-bodies-launch-270m-highways-framework/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/south-wales-roads-bodies-launch-270m-highways-framework/ In a trading update today SIG said: “The Group has developed an improvement plan assuming no market recovery in H2 2026 and FY 2027.“The plan aims to generate cash of at least £100m, through a combination of business simplification, disposals, business improvement and working capital optimisation.
“It is also targeting an annualised operating profit ru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sig-set-for-cost-cutting-drive-as-materials-market-stalls/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sig-set-for-cost-cutting-drive-as-materials-market-stalls/ Designed by Squire & Partners, the scheme would regenerate the 2.05ha rail-surrounded site between Stratford Station and Stratford International that has remained vacant since serving as coach parking during the 2012 Olympic Games.
The developme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plan-for-triple-tower-stratford-scheme-on-former-sphere-site/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plan-for-triple-tower-stratford-scheme-on-former-sphere-site/ Crest this morning revealed it had plunged into the red for the six months to 30 April compared with a £9.4m profit a year earlier.Revenue fell 21% to £198m as completions dropped from 739 to 584 homes, while adjusted operating results swung from an £11.9m profit to an £11.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crest-sinks-to-35m-loss-as-lender-talks-drag-on/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crest-sinks-to-35m-loss-as-lender-talks-drag-on/ Managing Director David Wingfield and Commercial Director Kyle McGrory have left the company with immediate effect.
Their roles are now being covered by executive Managing Director Steff Battle.The Enquirer understands Wingfield and McGrory had been suspended by Wates while an internal investigation was carried-out into their conduct.
Wates declined to confirm the exact nature of the investigation.
A Wates]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-regional-md-and-director-exit-suddenly/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-regional-md-and-director-exit-suddenly/ In a year-end trading update this morning, Britain’s biggest house builder highlighted the growing financial impact of legacy building issues, with the group taking an additional net legacy property provision charge of around £95m, alongside £13m of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barratt-claws-back-38m-from-subcontractors-in-legacy-job-claims/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barratt-claws-back-38m-from-subcontractors-in-legacy-job-claims/ Ahead of full-year results on 17 September, the contractor said revenue for the year to 30 June is expected to rise around 3%, with adjusted pre-tax profit towards the top of analyst expectations of around £53m.
Chief executive Bill Hocking said that the group also had delivered another year of margin improvement as it worked towards a 4]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-profit-set-to-hit-top-end-of-forecasts/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-profit-set-to-hit-top-end-of-forecasts/ The contractor has been appointed by Kuwaiti-owned St Martins Property Investments to redevelop the former Greater London Authority headquarters at More London into a larger, low carbon office and retail destination.
Designed by Gensler, with Waterman providing structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, the scheme will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-to-start-150m-former-london-city-hall-retrofit/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-to-start-150m-former-london-city-hall-retrofit/ German manufacturer Herrenknecht will build the 16.4m diameter machine, which will be the third largest tunnel boring machine ever built worldwide. The machine will be bought and operated by the Bouygues Travaux Publics Murphy joint venture, which is delivering the twin-bore tunnel beneath the Thames.
At 120m long and weighing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/giant-tbm-order-puts-lower-thames-crossing-tunnel-on-track/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/giant-tbm-order-puts-lower-thames-crossing-tunnel-on-track/ The news was confirmed by Britain’s biggest M&E contractor as its posted latest results.
Lawrence started at TClarke in 1985 as an electrical apprentice and worked his way through the ranks becoming CEO in 2010.TClarke delisted from the Stock Exchange in 2024 becoming a private company after its acquisition by the Regent Group.
Fellow long serving director Mike Crowder]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/chief-executive-mark-lawrence-leaves-tclarke/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/chief-executive-mark-lawrence-leaves-tclarke/ Focusing on the bottom line is paying of for the contracting giant as pre-tax profits for the year to March 31 2026 rose to £80.1m from £41.4m last time as turnover fell to £3.69bn from £3.95bn.
The company said the latest numbers reflect a “deliberate shift towards prioritising margin improvement.”Laing O’Rourke also reported a record order book of &]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/turnover-dips-as-laing-orourke-focuses-on-bottom-line/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/turnover-dips-as-laing-orourke-focuses-on-bottom-line/