https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comThu, 04 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0200 Latest data from the S&P Global UK Construction PMI showed overall activity falling to 38.2 in May from 39.7 in April, marking a seventeenth consecutive month of contraction and the weakest reading since the pandemic shock of May 2020.
Outside the pandemic period, the decline was the shar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/house-building-downturn-drags-construction-to-six-year-low/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/house-building-downturn-drags-construction-to-six-year-low/ The South Derbyshire District Council scheme will replace the existing Green Bank Leisure Centre and council offices as part of a wider town centre regeneration push.
BAM and Bowmer & Kirkland are understood to chasing the build contract for the complex which was designed by CPMG Architects.The leisure element will include a six-co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-59m-swadlincote-civic-and-leisure-hub/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-59m-swadlincote-civic-and-leisure-hub/ The utility giant is seeking long-term strategic delivery partners across six workstreams covering civils, buildings, overhead lines and underground cable construction under framework agreements that could run for up to eight years.
The framework will support transmission network upgrades, customer connections, as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/scottish-hydro-sparks-74bn-contractor-framework-race/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/scottish-hydro-sparks-74bn-contractor-framework-race/ After a delivery review it is switching to a framework-led approach to deliver the final five contracts on the programme, ditching the previous project-by-project tender model.
The new £1.94bn framework is designed to bring contractors into schemes earlier through an early contractor involvement model. Officials believe the approach wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/a9-dualling-race-starts-for-19bn-mega-framework/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/a9-dualling-race-starts-for-19bn-mega-framework/ Mykhalio Hustei had been working for Alchemist DB Limited as a labourer on a project building several flats on the High Street in Bovington.
The 35-year-old had been living in a property adjoining the site when he attempted to make his way home from a night out on 22 October 2021. As he tried to access his own home he fell into]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/labourer-drowns-in-water-filled-site-excavation/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/labourer-drowns-in-water-filled-site-excavation/ The entertainment resort, branded Universal United Kingdom Resort, will rise on the former Kempston Hardwick brickworks site and is set to become Universal’s first theme park destination in Europe.
Government backing will fund road, rail and c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hollywood-giant-gears-up-for-5bn-uk-resort-build/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hollywood-giant-gears-up-for-5bn-uk-resort-build/ Hundreds of workers from the MEH Alliance have been told not to return to the job until next Monday.
A long-running dispute came to a head earlier this week as workers staged the sit-in protest over shift pattern changes and safety concerns.Site management told the protesters not to return to the site until next week without pay.
A heavy police presence was also evident th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hinkley-workers-locked-out-of-site-after-canteen-sit-in/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hinkley-workers-locked-out-of-site-after-canteen-sit-in/ The housing association’s development arm has issued a £60m design-and-build tender covering two sites at Rockhills and Sydenham Villas on the edge of the South London park.
The project will deliver 148 homes for social rent and 54 shared ownership properties, alongside a new community centre, landscaping, access]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hunt-starts-for-60m-crystal-palace-park-housing-contractor/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hunt-starts-for-60m-crystal-palace-park-housing-contractor/ In the 12 weeks to 30 May, the regulator determined applications covering 14,928 homes while receiving new submissions for 13,964 homes, signalling that the long-running backlog is beginning to move in the right direction.
Project approval rates are also climbing sharply.Across all Gateway 2 categories – new]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bsr-turns-the-tide-as-approvals-outpace-new-home-applications/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bsr-turns-the-tide-as-approvals-outpace-new-home-applications/ The partners plan to begin construction of an initial phase of up to 500 homes from 2029 as they push ahead with one of the UK’s largest urban extension projects. The wider scheme will eventually deliver more than 10,000 homes, 3m sq ft of commercial space and around 9,000 jobs.
The deal sees Homes England,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-and-hill-seal-land-for-10000-home-cambridge-site/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-and-hill-seal-land-for-10000-home-cambridge-site/ The partners plan to begin construction of an initial phase of up to 500 homes from 2029 as they push ahead with one of the UK’s largest urban extension projects. The wider scheme will eventually deliver more than 10,000 homes, 3m sq ft of commercial space and around 9,000 jobs.
The deal sees Homes England]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-and-hill-seal-land-for-10000-home-cambridge-east-scheme/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-and-hill-seal-land-for-10000-home-cambridge-east-scheme/ The family-owned contractor increased revenue 13% to nearly £1.6bn in 2025 while operating profit climbed 8% to a record £86m.
Cash reserves further strengthened, rising to £412m, leaving Murphy with one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry.The perf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/murphy-builds-record-412m-cash-pile-in-75th-year/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/murphy-builds-record-412m-cash-pile-in-75th-year/ The contractor has posted a strong set of annual results and reported an encouraging start to this financial year.
But  Chief Executive Officer Graham Dundas said: “We remain far from complacent about the wider economic picture, including the risk of renewed inflation from geopolitical events.“Across our industry, prices are coming under strain, and I’m conscious that our]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-keeping-close-eye-on-supply-chain/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-keeping-close-eye-on-supply-chain/ The contractor and MEP specialist Phoenix ME have secured a pre-construction services agreement for the 14-acre Court Lane site alongside the M25, launching a scheme that will transform a rundown industrial estate into a hyperscale data centre campus.
Works will start on 1 July with site clearance, utility diversions and remediation operations]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-wins-1bn-data-centre-campus-near-m25/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-wins-1bn-data-centre-campus-near-m25/ The 4,200-tonne Curzon 2 structure was moved 180 metres in a complex three-stage launch and is now locked onto permanent piers, creating a new 40m-high landmark on the approach to Curzon Street Station.The successful launch marks a major milestone on the Birmingham section of the rail]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hs2-finally-slides-in-giant-curzon-bridge-after-welding-delay/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hs2-finally-slides-in-giant-curzon-bridge-after-welding-delay/ William White, 63, was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison after admitting conspiracy to defraud and converting criminal property following a joint investigation by the Construction Industry Training Board and Essex Police.
The investigation exposed a sophisticated operation at the Whitewaters Training Centre in Halstead, Essex, wher]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-test-scam-kingpin-jailed-over-500-fake-safety-passes/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-test-scam-kingpin-jailed-over-500-fake-safety-passes/ Gretton will take over on 29 June as the UK’s biggest drainage and wastewater maintenance specialist prepares for its next stage of growth following BlackRock’s investment in the business last year.
Gretton will work alongside Earnshaw to ensure a smooth transition before formally taking charge at the end of June]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/drainage-giant-lanes-names-ex-telent-chief-as-new-ceo/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/drainage-giant-lanes-names-ex-telent-chief-as-new-ceo/ The contractor saw turnover slump 42% to £109m in the year to 31 August 2025, while pre-tax profit fell to £2.3m from £4.9m as the firm waited for regulatory sign-off on several projects.
A spokesman for Tide said: “With the requirements of the Building Safety]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tide-unlocks-500m-of-projects-after-gateway-2-approvals/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tide-unlocks-500m-of-projects-after-gateway-2-approvals/ Developer Muse and Homes England have submitted a planning application to transform the 3.6ha former Thames Valley University site into a mixed-use neighbourhood delivering around 1,500 homes, offices, shops, cafés and community facilities over the next decade.
The project forms a cornerstone of Slough tow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/640m-slough-town-centre-reboot-heads-for-planning/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/640m-slough-town-centre-reboot-heads-for-planning/ The moves bring together the group’s capabilities across UK transport, energy and defence  in a bid to enable “faster, more joined-up delivery of major infrastructure programmes and closer alignment with critical national infrastructure priorities.”
(L-r) Nick Crossfield, Phil Clifton, Steve Tarr
UK Defence, Power]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-shakes-up-leadership-to-sharpen-focus/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-shakes-up-leadership-to-sharpen-focus/ The move yesterday marks the first formal step in an insolvency process for the Brackley-based housing infrastructure specialist, giving it temporary protection from creditor action while administrators are appointed and options for the business are explored.
Agetur was founded in 1985 by Rob Rexton and built its reputatio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/housing-civils-firm-agetur-files-for-administration/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/housing-civils-firm-agetur-files-for-administration/ The Government has accepted the core principles of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Building Control Independent Panel, which warned the current system is fragmented, inconsistent and exposed to commercial pressure.
The panel said the present set-up cannot provide consistent assurance that building work is safe, with inspectors battling shortages,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/building-control-shake-up-backed-by-ministers/Fri, 22 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/building-control-shake-up-backed-by-ministers/ The third-generation Construction Works and Associated Services framework, including ProCure24, has now gone out to tender with an estimated total value of £120bn.
The pan-Government deal, known as RM6320, will replace and consolidate several major routes to market for public sector building, infrastructure, defence, healthcare, nuclear and overseas works.
It wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-starts-renewal-race-for-120bn-mega-framework/Fri, 22 May 2026 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-starts-renewal-race-for-120bn-mega-framework/ The shares were suspended in March but results have now been released for the year to 30 September 2025 containing qualifications from the auditor.
The auditor said: “During our audit work, we were approached by an individual who raised concerns relating to payments made to a limited number of training and consultancy servi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trading-in-hercules-shares-resumes-after-audit-concerns/Fri, 22 May 2026 09:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trading-in-hercules-shares-resumes-after-audit-concerns/ Cambridgeshire County Council, acting for the Greater Cambridge Partnership, is seeking to appoint a single contractor to deliver the transport scheme.
The scheme will deliver a new dedicated busway linking the fast-growing settlement of Cambourne with Cambridge, alongside a new park-and-ride site aimed at cutting congestion on the A428 corridor.Construction is expected to start in early 2027 with wo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/150m-cambridge-busway-opens-race-for-contractor/Fri, 22 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/150m-cambridge-busway-opens-race-for-contractor/ The design and build deal covers two blocks providing 76 affordable homes and associated landscaping works.
Client Bonner Road LLP, linked to Clarion Housing Group’s development arm Latimer, picked Rhatigan after a four-way tender race.A contract will be signed from 1 June with works running through to February 2031.
The phase for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jj-rhatigan-lands-32m-london-chest-hospital-housing-job/Fri, 22 May 2026 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jj-rhatigan-lands-32m-london-chest-hospital-housing-job/ The Competition and Markets Authority said fragmented buying, short-term funding and inconsistent procurement are weakening contractor confidence and stopping firms from investing in people, plant and innovation.
Its final Civil Engineering Market Study said public bodies spent around £19bn on roads and rail i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/competition-and-markets-watchdog-blows-whistle-on-civils-costs/Thu, 21 May 2026 12:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/competition-and-markets-watchdog-blows-whistle-on-civils-costs/ Latest accounts for the Dartford-based group show losses widened sharply in the year to 30 September 2025 from £1.0m last time as turnover also fell 14% to £52m from £61m.
Revenue has fallen sharply since pre-Grenfell disaster levels that stood around £250m for the group.
Rydon said its maintenance arm continued to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rydon-losses-deepen-as-remediation-spend-hits-31m/Thu, 21 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rydon-losses-deepen-as-remediation-spend-hits-31m/ Winchmore will start on site towards the back end of this year.
The specialist is looking to work with Kori on other projects as the company expands its presence in and around London.
The Enquirer understands Winchmore is also in negotiations with Kori at its care home site in Chiswick.Winchmore Managing Director Lee Campbell highlighted the benefits of form]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winchmore-wins-brickwork-package-on-kori-care-home/Thu, 21 May 2026 08:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winchmore-wins-brickwork-package-on-kori-care-home/ Southern Construction Framework’s latest market report for the first quarter of the year warns that pricing and supply conditions are now shifting week by week rather than month by month.
The report, based on a survey of over 150 subcontractors, said tender workload rose by 2.6% during the first quarter as clients continued to test the market and bring scheme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-forced-into-weekly-price-checks-as-volatility-grows/Thu, 21 May 2026 08:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-forced-into-weekly-price-checks-as-volatility-grows/ The government housing agency launched preliminary market engagement at UKREiiF as it looks to turn the stalled city centre site into a new mixed-use quarter.
The former shopping centre has stood partly demolished since retail giant intu collapsed in 2020, leaving one of Nottingham’s most prominent sites in limbo.
Homes England stepped in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hunt-for-developer-to-restart-stalled-broad-marsh-site/Thu, 21 May 2026 08:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hunt-for-developer-to-restart-stalled-broad-marsh-site/ Avari, formerly known as Yorkshire Choice Homes, has been established for just over a decade and has constructed a number of developments primarily in West and South Yorkshire.
It forms one part of the newly established Avari Homes which also incorporates Avari Partnerships, Avari Construction and Avari Civil Engineering.
Jason Begg, Managing Director, Avari Homes said:  “The Yorkshire Choice]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/yorkshire-house-builder-unveils-rebrand/Wed, 20 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/yorkshire-house-builder-unveils-rebrand/ Dodd joined PJ Hegarty in 1998 and played a key role in the successful launch of the UK business in 2010 with a focus on civil engineering and industrial projects.
Current and recent works include HS2, Sizewell C and Gatwick Airport as well as large private pharma projects.Dodd said: “Having been part of PJ Hegarty for more than 25 years and invol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barry-dodd-takes-charge-at-pj-hegarty-uk-business/Wed, 20 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barry-dodd-takes-charge-at-pj-hegarty-uk-business/ The social impact developer will convert the Grade II-listed 14-storey landmark on Armada Way into 144 build-to-rent flats.
A full planning application for the BDP-designed retrofit was submitted in March and early works to strip cladding from the former council headquarters are due to start this summer.Plymouth City Council has now agreed to enter into an agreement]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/capitalampcentric-to-lead-pound50m-plymouth-civic-centre-revival/Wed, 20 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/capitalampcentric-to-lead-pound50m-plymouth-civic-centre-revival/ Willmott Dixon Developments brings together the group’s existing development, investment and regeneration capability under a single national platform.
It is led by David Atkinson, Director of Development and Investment, and Chris Wheeler, National Head of Land and Development, supported by regional development teams across England and Wales.The business will target four areas where it has an established track record:Regeneration and d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-brings-development-under-one-roof/Wed, 20 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-brings-development-under-one-roof/ Main construction works will start in the summer with the start of commercial operation within the next two years.
The project is being delivered by Green Hydrogen Energy Company (GHECO) and the 30MW green hydrogen plant will be used by Kimberly-Clark to power its factory in the town.Dalkia will manage the total range of services from design to commissioning using modular construction and prefabrication techniques t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dalkia-to-deliver-green-hydrogen-plant-in-cumbria/Wed, 20 May 2026 11:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dalkia-to-deliver-green-hydrogen-plant-in-cumbria/ The Bill sets out the clearest route yet to scrap the hated retention system after decades of campaigning by subcontractors and specialist contractors.
Retentions see clients and main contractors hold back a slice of supply chain payments, usually until defects are fixed or a defects period expires.
Specialists have long argued the system drains]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/retentions-axe-will-take-three-years-to-fall/Wed, 20 May 2026 08:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/retentions-axe-will-take-three-years-to-fall/ New subjects include construction design, bricklaying and plumbing at V Level which replace legacy qualifications like BTECs.
Tens of thousands of extra work placements will also be created for learners who start their construction courses this September.The new V (vocational) Levels will sit alongside A levels and T levels. Equivalent to one A Level, they will allow stud]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/funding-boost-for-construction-v-levels/Wed, 20 May 2026 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/funding-boost-for-construction-v-levels/ Test Valley Borough Council picked the contractor through a two-stage tender to deliver pre-construction services and main works for the flagship regeneration scheme.
The new venue will replace the former Poundstretcher unit on the High Street, which is being demolished under a separate contract.It will become the new home for The Lights theatre, currently based next to Andover leisure centre.
T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-wins-lead-role-in-25m-andover-theatre-build/Wed, 20 May 2026 08:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-wins-lead-role-in-25m-andover-theatre-build/ Skanska is the only firm to land two schemes after being lined up for the James Paget Hospital rebuild in Great Yarmouth and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital job in King’s Lynn.
The Wave 1 hospital jobs include seven RAAC-hit hospitals that were pushed to the front of the £60bn programme after reviews found they could not safely operate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/10-contractors-paired-with-new-hospital-jobs-worth-14bn/Wed, 20 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/10-contractors-paired-with-new-hospital-jobs-worth-14bn/ The figures were confirmed in an update by the Metropolitan Police into the investigation following the disaster in 2017 which killed 72 people.
The police investigation is set to complete by September when files will be handed to the Crown Prosecution Service for charging decisions.Potential charges include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, misconduct in public office, fraud and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/twenty-firms-could-face-charges-over-grenfell-fire/Tue, 19 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/twenty-firms-could-face-charges-over-grenfell-fire/ The latest numbers were unveiled by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander as she also confirmed the opening of the full route between London Euston to Birmingham Curzon Street and to the connection to the West Coast Main Line at Handsacre Junction will not happen until “between May 2040 and December 2043.”
Top speeds on the route will also be reduced to cut costs.H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cost-to-complete-hs2-hits-1027bn/Tue, 19 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cost-to-complete-hs2-hits-1027bn/ EDES provides engineering design services for underground and overhead electricity lines in the energy distribution market.
The deal will strengthen Renew’s Excalon business as it targets growing work in the power transmission and distribution market.Renew said around £50bn-£60bn of investment is committed across the electricity network over the RIIO-2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/renew-snaps-up-electricity-design-specialist-edes/Tue, 19 May 2026 09:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/renew-snaps-up-electricity-design-specialist-edes/ The materials giant said it has also been slowing down production with a shift to more output in the second half of the year.
In a trading update today the firm said: “The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has created further challenges for our business, with additional cost inflation driven by significant increases in the cost of diesel, transport services and natural gas. Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/forterra-plans-brick-and-block-price-hikes/Tue, 19 May 2026 09:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/forterra-plans-brick-and-block-price-hikes/ Falkirk-based sister companies AIM Engineering & Fabrication Group and Hescott Engineering Company have called in administrators from Interpath Advisory after losing a major customer.
The collapse with the loss of 93 jobs comes a week after Hescott workers were told to stay at home, bringing site activity to a halt.Up to 40 staff g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/over-90-jobs-axed-as-falkirk-steelwork-firms-collapse/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/over-90-jobs-axed-as-falkirk-steelwork-firms-collapse/ Construction will start on site in the first quarter of 2027 to deliver 588 apartments in phases over the following 2.5 years.
Three residential blocks will be built with heights of five to 15 storeys.Keady is part of the wider OHOB Group.
Adnan Siddiqi, Director at Amstone Ventures said; “We were attracted to Keady Construction due to their sig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keady-construction-lands-150m-stockport-resi-scheme/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keady-construction-lands-150m-stockport-resi-scheme/ Contractors Clancy Docwra and Network Delivery Associates achieved a clean sweep across all four sub-regions on the southern gas mains replacement framework.
Across all four regions, SGN is targeting more than 566km of annual mains replacement work.I&G Contractors also emerged as another big beneficiary after landing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sixteen-win-1bn-southern-gas-networks-deal/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sixteen-win-1bn-southern-gas-networks-deal/ The contractor will design and build a new home for Ellesmere Port Catholic High School after unsafe reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was found across large parts of the existing campus.
Plans submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council will see all existing school buildings demolished once the replacement facilities are open.The project is being brought forward for the Our Lady Help of Ch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-submits-plan-for-60m-ellesmere-port-school-rebuild/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-submits-plan-for-60m-ellesmere-port-school-rebuild/ Millett, aged 61, will leave his role as Group CEO of Mace Group and Mace Construct but will continue to sit on the board of newly-independent Mace Consult as a non executive director while also exploring fresh opportunities.His departure follows the completion of Mace’s demerger of its Consult business, leaving Mace Construct to push ahead as a simple]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-construct-chief-executive-to-step-down/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-construct-chief-executive-to-step-down/ Numbers set to be posted at Companies House for Statom Holdings Limited for the year to November 30 2025 show turnover up more than 40% to £252.8m from £180m last time as pre-tax profits edged-up to £10.8m from £10.3m.
The group also enters FY2026 with a strong secured order book of £670m across mu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/statom-holdings-posts-increased-turnover-and-profits/Mon, 18 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/statom-holdings-posts-increased-turnover-and-profits/ The Sisk/BDP design, which Dalkia will deliver, incorporates air source heat pumps as a central element of the hospital’s decarbonisation strategy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and improving long-term energy performance.
As the new centre is being built within the hospital’s existing footprint, the construction methodology and MEP progra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dalkia-lands-mampe-deal-at-pound300m-childrenrsquos-cancer-centre/Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dalkia-lands-mampe-deal-at-pound300m-childrenrsquos-cancer-centre/ The concrete frame, piling, demolition and joinery specialist said orders stood at £340m in January 2026, up from £241m a year earlier.
The haul includes the design and build of Aston Villa’s new North Stand at Villa Park and a major piling, basement and superstructure package for Sisk on phase 3C of the Battersea Power Station redevelopmen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morrisroe-order-book-jumps-40-after-villa-park-and-battersea-wins/Mon, 18 May 2026 08:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morrisroe-order-book-jumps-40-after-villa-park-and-battersea-wins/ Mick Ferris, 53, was hit by the glass on central London’s Albert Embankment on the morning of 2 October 2018.
The window fell from the penthouse of The Corniche scheme. Coach driver Ferris, who worked for Clarkes Of London, had parked opposite the building.The BBC reported that four firms appeared at Inner London Crown]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trial-date-set-after-passer-by-killed-by-falling-window-pane/Mon, 18 May 2026 08:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trial-date-set-after-passer-by-killed-by-falling-window-pane/ The Queens Road brownfield site was previously home to the former Marsh office block, which was demolished in 2024 after lying empty since the pandemic.
The Broadway Malyan-designed scheme will deliver 432 rented homes across five main buildings, stepping down towards a run of townhouses at the southern end of the site.Plans also include 500 sq m of flexible comme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/norwichs-first-build-to-rent-scheme-approved/Mon, 18 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/norwichs-first-build-to-rent-scheme-approved/ Consultant Turner & Townsend’s latest global fit-out report ranks London behind only New York, despite costs in the capital easing 1% over the last year.
High-specification fit-out costs in London now stand at $5,872 (£4,397) per sq m, just behind New York at $5,886 (£4,407) per sq m.The consultant said demand]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-office-fit-out-second-most-pricey-in-the-world/Fri, 15 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-office-fit-out-second-most-pricey-in-the-world/ The Essex-based group, founded as a concrete contractor in 2020, lifted revenue 15% to £184m in the year to 30 November 2025 as growth in infrastructure, civil engineering and specialist foundations offset a slower residential market.
But pre-tax profit dipped to £6.8m from £8.7m last time as the firm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/statom-builds-617m-order-book-after-board-strengthened/Fri, 15 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/statom-builds-617m-order-book-after-board-strengthened/ The council said project delivery partner Alliance Leisure acted quickly to replace Curo after the London-based firm collapsed earlier this week.
All pre-contract work with Curo has now been cancelled and Speller Metcalfe will take the Whittlesey scheme forward.
The council said an immediate review was carried out]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/speller-metcalfe-replaces-curo-on-18m-leisure-job/Fri, 15 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/speller-metcalfe-replaces-curo-on-18m-leisure-job/ UrbanCore will offer clients a single integrated package covering demolition, dismantling, material reuse, foundations, basements, reinforced concrete and steel frames.
The two firms said the new venture has been set up to cut risk on tight city schemes where the split between groundworks, substructure and structural packages can]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bachy-and-kilnbridge-team-up-for-ground-to-frame-offer/Fri, 15 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bachy-and-kilnbridge-team-up-for-ground-to-frame-offer/ The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation has agreed heads of terms with government, the Department for Transport and Network Rail to pull 70 acres at Old Oak into a single public sector development site.
The move gives the developer market a clear run at one of the UK’s largest regeneration plays, with plans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/developers-called-up-for-10bn-old-oak-mega-scheme/Fri, 15 May 2026 08:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/developers-called-up-for-10bn-old-oak-mega-scheme/ The deal clears the way for one of the city’s biggest estate renewal programmes, with around 3,500 homes planned over the next 20 years.
Just over half of the homes will be affordable, with 1,785 planned in total and 400 built for social rent.
The council said the partnership agreement gives a legal guarantee that 51% of hom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lovell-signs-off-1bn-birmingham-estate-regen-deal/Thu, 14 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lovell-signs-off-1bn-birmingham-estate-regen-deal/ On 14 February 2024, the 32-year-old employee, working for Power Plane Limited, was operating a road milling machine at Wade Road in Basingstoke.
The operator’s foot became caught by the rotating milling drum, dragging him into the machine.His right leg had to be amputated by emergency services at the scene to free him from the machine. The life-c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/road-worker-loses-leg-in-milling-machine/Thu, 14 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/road-worker-loses-leg-in-milling-machine/ Main construction work will start on site next month at 50 Stratton Street with completion expected in mid-2028.
Designed by architects Stiff + Trevillion, the 135,000 sq ft cheme will include generous 12,000 sq ft floor plates, high-end finishes and a range of communal and private terraces.The all-electric building will be delivered with a zero embodied]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/legendre-to-start-70m-mayfair-office-revamp/Thu, 14 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/legendre-to-start-70m-mayfair-office-revamp/ In its last trading statement the developer first starts in 2027 on major projects at Mayfield in Manchester, Lewisham in south-east London, Finchley Road in north London and MediaCity in Salford were not expected until 2027.
That has now been pushed back further until not before “late 2027.” as the developer looks to an easing in affordable housing requiremen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/landsec-flags-more-delays-on-major-housing-starts/Thu, 14 May 2026 08:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/landsec-flags-more-delays-on-major-housing-starts/ The new fund was unveiled in the Department for Transport’s Road Investment Strategy 3 to fix England’s bridges, flyovers and tunnels.
The M53 upgrade package in Merseyside and Cheshire is the first major bridge replacement programme to advance with the new funding.
Work starts with a £3]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ageing-m53-bridges-first-in-line-for-1bn-motorway-structures-repair/Thu, 14 May 2026 08:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ageing-m53-bridges-first-in-line-for-1bn-motorway-structures-repair/ Up to 40 staff gathered at the company’s works after managers told them last week to stay at home, bringing site activity to a halt.
One worker told the Enquirer: “We were told to go home last Wednesday (6th) and nobody has been paid. We’ve been completely left in the dark about what is happening.“We heard nothing more since an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/falkirk-steelwork-firm-workers-protest-after-wages-fail-to-land/Thu, 14 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/falkirk-steelwork-firm-workers-protest-after-wages-fail-to-land/ The social-impact developer is working with High Peak Borough Council to turn the site into a new residential-led neighbourhood with 332 homes for rent.
The scheme will also deliver space for bars, shops and cafés, alongside new public squares, riverside spaces and a better pedestrian route from Buxton railway station into the town centre.Capital&Cen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-100m-buxton-town-centre-reboot/Thu, 14 May 2026 08:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-100m-buxton-town-centre-reboot/ The infrastructure specialist said trading since the start of January remained in line with board expectations, with revenue and adjusted operating profit both expected to rise this year.
In an AGM trading update, Costain said work volumes would build through the second half of 2026 as major customers accelerate investment programmes across water, transpo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-on-track-for-4-margin-as-workload-builds/Thu, 14 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-on-track-for-4-margin-as-workload-builds/ Among the key changes in the legislative agenda for the year ahead is the Remediation Bill which seeks to remove technical legal barriers that will allow developers and contractors to pursue construction product manufacturers to pay their share of fixing cladding and building safety shortcomings.
New laws on supply chain payment w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kings-speech-building-safety-bill-puts-manufacturers-in-firing-line/Wed, 13 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kings-speech-building-safety-bill-puts-manufacturers-in-firing-line/ English joins as managing director – energy infrastructure as M Group ramps up investment in one of its key growth markets.
He will spearhead the group’s whole-life energy infrastructure offer, targeting complex engineering and utilities work as clients upgrade critical assets and push towards net zero.
M Group said the division will play a central role in moder]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ex-skanska-vp-joins-m-group-as-energy-infrastructure-chief/Wed, 13 May 2026 14:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ex-skanska-vp-joins-m-group-as-energy-infrastructure-chief/ The partnership homes giant said it had stepped up incentives to clear completed and near-completed open market homes as part of a major cash drive.
In an AGM statement today new chief executive Adam Daniels said he was also carrying out an operational review of the business, with findings due no later than the inter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-warns-first-half-profits-to-be-hit-by-discount-drive/Wed, 13 May 2026 08:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-warns-first-half-profits-to-be-hit-by-discount-drive/ Theme Park owner Merlin Entertainment said its latest attraction based on the video game is set to open in 2027.
Glencar has now gone public with its role after initial works started on site last month and the first steelwork for the main roller coaster has arrived.The contractor said: “The scheme will bring one of the world’s most recognisable gaming brand]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glencar-revealed-as-builder-of-50m-minecraft-world/Wed, 13 May 2026 08:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glencar-revealed-as-builder-of-50m-minecraft-world/ The contractor said its UK workload is set to accelerate after revenue across Strabag’s UK operations slipped from £700m to £600m in 2025 after work was deferred on HS2 and Anglo American’s Woodsmith mine project.
Strabag UK managing director Andrew Dixon said momentum was now building for 2027 and beyond, with major infrastructure, energy and tunnelli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/strabag-uk-gears-up-for-civils-work-surge-next-year/Wed, 13 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/strabag-uk-gears-up-for-civils-work-surge-next-year/ The three firms beat Morgan Sindall, Taylor Woodrow and Octavius to places on the deal.
The framework will be used to deliver multi-disciplinary infrastructure and construction projects across the capital, taking schemes from early contractor involvement through design, construction and completion.TfL said the w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tfl-names-trio-for-700m-station-upgrade-framework/Wed, 13 May 2026 08:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tfl-names-trio-for-700m-station-upgrade-framework/ The four-year national deal will support social landlords with day-to-day repairs, void property works, security, clearance, pest control, disrepair works and contact centre services.
It is due to launch in October 2026 and will be used to call off work through competitive or direct selection.
Lotting structure
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Responsive repairs and maintenance
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Void property impro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fusion21-starts-race-for-350m-housing-repairs-framework/Tue, 12 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fusion21-starts-race-for-350m-housing-repairs-framework/ Stratus had suffered a very difficult trading period caused by a combination of cash flow pressures, delayed client payments, increasing supplier demands, and limited support from the banks.
The business had reached a critical point and was at real risk of closure before Yorkshire Maintenance made its move.
The fit-out specialist acquired control from several shareholders securing the fut]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/scaffolding-firm-saved-by-yorkshire-maintenance-co/Tue, 12 May 2026 17:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/scaffolding-firm-saved-by-yorkshire-maintenance-co/ The firm was founded in 2000 and has grown to a turnover of £109m making a pre-tax profit of £4m for the year to 31 May 2025.
Founder Semus Quinn said: “The move to an Employee Ownership Trust represents an exciting new chapter for Quinn London.“Our people have always been central to our success, and this transition ensures they have a direct stake in the future of the busine]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/quinn-london-sold-to-staff/Tue, 12 May 2026 16:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/quinn-london-sold-to-staff/ The Financial Reporting Council’s latest ruling saw former Group Finance Director Richard Adam, and his successor in that role Zafar Khan fined £222,019 and £60,228 respectively alongside exclusion from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for 15 and 10 years.
The fines follow heavy penalties for the pair imposed by the Fina]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/more-fines-and-bans-for-former-carillion-chiefs/Tue, 12 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/more-fines-and-bans-for-former-carillion-chiefs/ Existing venture investors Airtree and Glitch Capital participated, together with global construction giants Bouygues via its VC fund managed by ISAI.
The funding will be used to accelerate ProcurePro’s construction-focused AI product suite, whilst supporting expansion across the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/procurepro-raises-millions-to-deliver-ai-upgrades/Tue, 12 May 2026 13:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/procurepro-raises-millions-to-deliver-ai-upgrades/ Newham Council has approved the opening 355-home phase of the Stratford scheme being delivered by partnership homes specialist Vistry and the London Legacy Development Corporation.
The full development next to Pudding Mill Lane DLR station will deliver 948 mixed-tenure homes across four phases, with a minimum of 45% affordable housing.The first phase wil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-gets-600m-olympic-park-homes-go-ahead/Tue, 12 May 2026 12:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-gets-600m-olympic-park-homes-go-ahead/ Employees at both Curo Construction and Curo Interiors were issued letters on Friday confirming the firms had ceased trading with immediate effect.
In a message sent to staff, directors Darren Pettitt and Steve Conlin said: “We exhausted all options but have been unable to secure a solution that allows the business to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-builder-curo-construction-ceases-trading/Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-builder-curo-construction-ceases-trading/ The developer has already started demolition at Holden House on Oxford Street, a 133,500 sq ft retained façade redevelopment opposite the Dean Street Elizabeth line station.
Kier has been appointed under a pre-construction services agreement for the main construction works, with practical completion targeted for the second]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-and-multiplex-line-up-for-derwent-london-office-starts/Tue, 12 May 2026 08:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-and-multiplex-line-up-for-derwent-london-office-starts/ The job at 75 Davies Street will deliver 94,000 sq ft of offices over seven floors while shops and the busy Tube station remain open below.
Designed by AHMM, the scheme will almost double the existing office space by adding three extra floors.The late 1970s building will be partly stripped back and rebuilt, with around 60% of the existi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-lands-99m-london-bond-street-over-station-job/Tue, 12 May 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-lands-99m-london-bond-street-over-station-job/ The procurement specialist has teamed up again with Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation to launch the four-year framework, set to go live from October 2026.
It marks the third framework renewal to hit the market since Pagabo and YPO forged their long-term strategic delivery partnership last month to reshape construction procurement r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/26bn-pagabo-developer-framework-goes-live-for-bidders/Tue, 12 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/26bn-pagabo-developer-framework-goes-live-for-bidders/ The property services specialist will support the 15-year programme over the next 12 years, starting with fire remediation projects in 2026/27.
It joins existing delivery partners Amber Construction Services, Axis Europe, Durkan Regen, Equans UK & Ireland, Foster Property Maintenance, Kier Places, Morgan Sindall Property Services, United Infrastructure and Wates Property]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardo-gains-place-on-lampqrsquos-pound3bn-home-upgrade-programme/Mon, 11 May 2026 14:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardo-gains-place-on-lampqrsquos-pound3bn-home-upgrade-programme/ The acquisitive Blackpool-based group, backed by investor Stellex Capital Management, said the deals would strengthen its ability to control more of the construction supply chain from materials production through to on-site delivery and recycling.
Carlisle-b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fox-snaps-up-highways-contractor-and-readymix-firm/Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fox-snaps-up-highways-contractor-and-readymix-firm/ The move follows the collapse of talks to secure a commercial sale of the Scunthorpe steelmaker from Chinese owner Jingye.
Under the proposed legislation, the Government would gain powers to nationalise British Steel if a public interest test is met, with ministers arguing the move is needed to protect national]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/starmer-confirms-plan-to-nationalise-british-steel/Mon, 11 May 2026 13:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/starmer-confirms-plan-to-nationalise-british-steel/ Construction is scheduled to start this quarter on Panattoni Wakefield 500 which will feature 56 dock doors, 8 level access doors,  yard depths of up to 50 metres, 62 HGV spaces and 384 car parking spaces.
Andrew Preston, Senior Development Director at Panattoni, said: “Wakefield Euro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/panattoni-plans-23-acre-scheme-in-wakefield/Mon, 11 May 2026 09:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/panattoni-plans-23-acre-scheme-in-wakefield/ In a fresh blow for the contractor group, Mr Justice Constable also refused an application for more time to pay, ruling the companies must satisfy the adjudication award within 14 days.
The Technology and Construction Court found there was no real prospect of overturning l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ardmore-loses-high-court-appeal-bid-to-halt-149m-crest-payout/Mon, 11 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ardmore-loses-high-court-appeal-bid-to-halt-149m-crest-payout/ Demolition of the existing building will start this week marking the fourth scheme delivered in partnership between the two organisations.
The new £12m three-storey development has been carefully designed to provide high-quality specialist accommodation for older people requiring residential, nursing and dementia care.Jordan Connachie, Managing Director of Kori Construction, said: “We are de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kori-lands-latest-deal-for-care-uk/Mon, 11 May 2026 09:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kori-lands-latest-deal-for-care-uk/ The numbers were confirmed in a results update ahead of Companies House filing for the year ended October 2025 showing an underlying pre‑tax profit of £5.3m compared to £3.2m last time.
Looking forward the firm said:”Keltbray expects 2026 to be a transitional year. Performance in the first half of the year is in line with budget expectations, re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keltbray-scales-down-as-revenue-drops/Mon, 11 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keltbray-scales-down-as-revenue-drops/ The east London borough plans to split the work into eight major contracts supporting delivery of its long-term capital investment programme, with procurement expected to launch formally this summer.
The council said the programme would cover a broad mix of refurbishment and compliance work includ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/east-london-council-500m-housing-major-works-drive/Mon, 11 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/east-london-council-500m-housing-major-works-drive/ The contractor will deliver the massive Washwood Heath complex in joint venture with Aureos Rail on the 70-hectare former LDV van makerand Metro-Cammell industrial site.
The deal covers construction of HS2’s rolling stock maintenance depot alongside the network integrated control centre that will oversee train dispatch, driver communications and day-to-day railway]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taylor-woodrow-scoops-856m-hs2-control-centre-mega-job/Mon, 11 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taylor-woodrow-scoops-856m-hs2-control-centre-mega-job/ Northumberland planners unanimously approved Arlington Real Estate’s outline plan for the 126-acre West Hartford Park development at Cramlington, which is being brought forward with Homes England.
The approval adds fresh momentum to the recovering big-box market as developers revive major industrial and distri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-1m-sq-ft-northumberland-industrial-park/Fri, 08 May 2026 08:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-1m-sq-ft-northumberland-industrial-park/ Northumberland planners unanimously approved Arlington Real Estate’s outline plan for the 126-acre West Hartford Park development at Cramlington, which is being brought forward with Homes England.
The approval adds fresh momentum to the recovering big-box market as developers revive major industrial and distri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/1m-sq-ft-northumberland-industrial-park-approved/Fri, 08 May 2026 08:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/1m-sq-ft-northumberland-industrial-park-approved/ The company has named Edward Hutchinson, presently interim managing director of Boot’s joint venture housing business Stonebridge Homes, as ceo designate.
Hutchinson was formerly managing director of Henry Boot Developments, before taking the reins at Stonebridge last year following the departure of Steve Errington.
(L-r) Chief executive Tim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/henry-boot-chief-prepares-exit-after-strategic-overhaul/Fri, 08 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/henry-boot-chief-prepares-exit-after-strategic-overhaul/ The reset had been expected to set a fresh budget and delivery timetable in March.
But Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander intervened and ordered HS2 to test whether a simpler railway specification could cut costs and get services running sooner.
Top of the hit list is HS2’s original 360km/h design speed.Mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hs2-chief-pushes-major-project-reset-back-to-end-of-2026/Fri, 08 May 2026 08:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hs2-chief-pushes-major-project-reset-back-to-end-of-2026/ The Northampton-based building services contractor said the forward workload now represents around two years of future work.
The pipeline is up 18% from £435m last year and includes £221m of secured orders plus a further £290m of contracts in final negotiation.
That covers 89% of next year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/briggs-amp-forrester-banks-pound511m-record-pipeline-after-stronger-year/Fri, 08 May 2026 08:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/briggs-amp-forrester-banks-pound511m-record-pipeline-after-stronger-year/ The 33-hectare Enderby scheme close to Junction 21 of the M1 near Leicester will see 1,130,000 sq ft of warehouse and distribution space built with five warehouses.
Willmott Dixon came a close second with half a dozen building jobs together worth around £263m. The haul included a £100m data centre win in the Tees Valley at Preston Farm Industrial Estate in St]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winvic-tops-april-contracts-league-after-shed-hub-win/Fri, 08 May 2026 00:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winvic-tops-april-contracts-league-after-shed-hub-win/ Following a series of rigorous production trials at its Cadeby plant, the manufacturer has demonstrated that graphene-enhanced formulations can be seamlessly integrated into existing, high-volume manufacturing processes.
The latest phase of the programme builds upon an initial run in January, during which FP McCann produced a batch of 2,500 graphene-enhanc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fp-mccann-tests-graphene-roof-tiles-on-site/Thu, 07 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fp-mccann-tests-graphene-roof-tiles-on-site/ The bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index highlighted another challenging month registering 39.7 in April, down from 45.6 in March and indicative of a sharp fall in overall business activity.
Reduced output has been seen in each month since January 2025 and the latest reading was the weakest for five months.Fuel surcharges contributed to a rapid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-buyers-report-rampant-cost-inflation/Thu, 07 May 2026 12:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-buyers-report-rampant-cost-inflation/ The contractor has appointed Paul Sykes as regional managing director for the East Midlands as it looks to build on the rapid growth of its Midlands operation, which already boasts a £1bn pipeline and £300m forward order book.
Sykes joins after nearly 30 years at Bowmer + Kirkland, where he most recently led the contractor’s North West business following his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-taps-bampk-veteran-to-spearhead-east-midlands-drive/Thu, 07 May 2026 08:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-taps-bampk-veteran-to-spearhead-east-midlands-drive/ It is the latest stage of expansion of the site which was acquired by real estate investor Castleforge in partnership with Galaxy Data Centers last year.
The new owners are planning to invest another £200m in the site bringing its gross project value to around £500m.Situated on the existing 3.1-hectare industrial estate at Foxboro Business Park, the consented project comprises a single two-storey d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-another-giant-data-centre-at-redhill/Thu, 07 May 2026 08:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-another-giant-data-centre-at-redhill/ The harbour authority has appointed 15 firms across two multi-year frameworks covering schemes ranging from utilities and berth upgrades to highways, structures and building works.
The biggest winners were FM Conway, Jackson Civil Engineering, Mitie and UK Power Networks Services after s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/port-of-dover-picks-14-firms-for-civils-and-marine-works/Thu, 07 May 2026 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/port-of-dover-picks-14-firms-for-civils-and-marine-works/ The Hitchin-based contractor said workload and pipeline are now at record levels after investing heavily in compliance systems and pre-construction expertise ahead of the tougher higher-risk building regime.
HG held turnover flat at £387m in the year to December 2025 as developers across the sector battled Building Safety Regulator d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hg-targets-500m-turnover-after-gateway-2-approval-surge/Thu, 07 May 2026 08:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hg-targets-500m-turnover-after-gateway-2-approval-surge/ Ahead of today’s AGM, the group said trading since January had remained in line with expectations and it continued to target high single-digit percentage growth in profit from operations this year.
The contractor said demand across its key infrastructure markets remained strong, helping maintain a “high]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-beatty-powers-ahead-on-energy-and-defence-boom/Thu, 07 May 2026 08:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-beatty-powers-ahead-on-energy-and-defence-boom/ ESL specialises in the delivery of steel fabrication across the UK, from manufacture and installation to repair and maintenance works.
The £7m turnover business employs just under 50 people from its purpose-built factory facility in Kingston upon Hull.ESL has worked with Reds10 for the last five years to deliver high-quality sustainabl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reds10-brings-steel-fabrication-in-house/Wed, 06 May 2026 15:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reds10-brings-steel-fabrication-in-house/ The firm is hosting a Meet the Buyer event in partnership with CHAS to highlight opportunities on its growing pipeline of contracts in the region.
Taking place on 12th May from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Ramside Hall in Durham, the free event is designed to give direct access to decision-makers within Caddick Civil Engineering.Those attending will be able to:Meet Caddick Ci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-looking-for-subcontractors-across-the-north-east/Wed, 06 May 2026 11:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-looking-for-subcontractors-across-the-north-east/ Fresh BSR data shows applications covering 12,299 homes secured approval in the 12 weeks to 1 May as the regulator accelerated decisions on both new-build high-rise schemes and remediation projects.
Across all categories, the regulator made 323 Gateway 2 decisions over the period wit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gridlock-eases-as-12000-gateway-2-flats-approved-in-12-weeks/Wed, 06 May 2026 08:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gridlock-eases-as-12000-gateway-2-flats-approved-in-12-weeks/ Fresh BSR data shows applications covering 12,299 homes secured approval in the 12 weeks to 1 May as the regulator accelerated decisions on both new-build high-rise schemes and remediation projects.
Across all categories, the regulator made 323 Gateway 2 decisions over the period wit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-2-gridlock-eases-as-12000-flats-approved-in-12-weeks/Wed, 06 May 2026 08:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-2-gridlock-eases-as-12000-flats-approved-in-12-weeks/ The procurement body will set out its plans in a Teams meeting on 17 June as it gears up to replace its current four-year construction framework, which expires in September 2027.
The new framework will cover public sector construction, refurbishment, demolition and civil engineering work across the UK and is expected to suppor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-gear-up-for-nhs-sbs-750m-framework-rebid/Wed, 06 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-gear-up-for-nhs-sbs-750m-framework-rebid/ Fresh research from the Home Builders Federation claims the mounting burden is choking off housing delivery just as ministers ramp up pressure on the industry to build faster.
The trade body said annual housing completions have already slumped 16% from their 2020 peak to just 208,000 homes in 2024]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taxes-green-rules-and-inflation-slap-76000-onto-new-home-cost/Wed, 06 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taxes-green-rules-and-inflation-slap-76000-onto-new-home-cost/ Craig Message has joined Kier Infrastructure as commercial director after nearly 15 years rising through the ranks at Costain, where he most recently served as water sector commercial director.
His move brings heavyweight major project experience, including a long stint on the Thames Tideway scheme through the CVB joint venture, where he progressed to commercial director.
The hire strengthens Kier&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-hires-water-sector-commercial-chief-from-costain/Wed, 06 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-hires-water-sector-commercial-chief-from-costain/ The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation planning committee has backed plans to replace a redundant warehouse with a three-storey, liquid-cooled facility designed by Scott Brownrigg.
The 22,365 sq m scheme will house nine data halls alongside office space, plant, storage and a secure entrance pavilion, supported by a dedicated substation to power the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/1bn-data-centre-gets-green-light-in-west-london/Tue, 05 May 2026 18:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/1bn-data-centre-gets-green-light-in-west-london/ The contractor pushed gross revenue, including inter-group trading, up 12% to £692m in 2025, with consolidated reported revenue rising 11% to £600m.
Pre-tax profit climbed by 27% to nearly £15m as operating margin strengthened to 2.4% from 2.1%.The improved margin shows the firm’s selective approach to lower risk jobs is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tilbury-douglas-lifts-revenue-to-600m/Tue, 05 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tilbury-douglas-lifts-revenue-to-600m/ The accident was caught on CCTV shortly after midnight on 19 January 2024 while Joshua Pocknell was working as part of a team of three on the A3102 when the mobile lighting tower he was pushing made contact with an overhead power line.
The 26-year-old said: “My whole body locked and I felt hot and cramping.
“I could hear the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lighting-tower-hits-power-line-on-road-maintenance-job/Tue, 05 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lighting-tower-hits-power-line-on-road-maintenance-job/ The merged development business will focus on the local authority urban regeneration market, under the brand of ION Developments, headquartered at the Port of Liverpool Building.
VINCI UK Developments and ION are already working jointly on a number of projects, including major urban regeneration schemes in Derby city centre, Chester Northgate 2, the Coventry Civic Centre site and Northwich Weaver Squ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vinci-acquires-developer-ion/Tue, 05 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vinci-acquires-developer-ion/ She will be responsible for driving global transformation including “embracing the opportunities of AI and technology” as Turner & Townsend aims to become the world’s leading programme management business.
Gilthorpe was most recently Chief Executive of Royal Mail and previously spent nearly 15 years on the executive team at Heathrow Airport.David Whysall, Chief Oper]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tampt-appoints-former-royal-mail-chief-in-ai-drive/Tue, 05 May 2026 09:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tampt-appoints-former-royal-mail-chief-in-ai-drive/ The eight-year Transportation and Infrastructure Professional Services Framework will see AtkinsRéalis, Jacobs, Mott MacDonald and Pell Frischmann deliver multidisciplinary design and advisory services across the city.
The deal covers everything from highways engineering and urban planning to air quality, drainage, traf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-lines-up-400m-highways-design-team/Tue, 05 May 2026 08:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-lines-up-400m-highways-design-team/ Forecasters at the Construction Products Association say the sector faces a tough 12–18 months, with oil and industrial energy price spikes already feeding into double-digit product inflation and forcing clients to delay schemes.
The downgrade marks a sharp reversal from the CPA’s wint]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/recession-fears-deepen-as-building-faces-sharp-decline/Tue, 05 May 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/recession-fears-deepen-as-building-faces-sharp-decline/ Landing the structure marks a key turning point on the vast Homes England-backed regeneration scheme, unlocking the ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sisk-bridges-the-gap-at-york-central-over-bank-holiday/Tue, 05 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sisk-bridges-the-gap-at-york-central-over-bank-holiday/ Its sister company OEP Building Services went into administration in 2021 owing 135 suppliers £1.7m.
OEP UK bought OEP Building Services in a pre-pack sale for £85,000 led by managing director Iain Crabtree.
Since the deal was finalised OEP UK has won a series of pod supply deals with major contractors and developer.
Construction data specia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bathroom-pod-maker-oep-files-administration-notice/Tue, 05 May 2026 08:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bathroom-pod-maker-oep-files-administration-notice/ Latest figures from the Mineral Products Association show UK demand for essential construction materials dropped further in the first quarter of 2026, extending a four-year downturn.
Mortar sales, a key indicator of house building activity, fell 2% on the previous quarter and were 5.4% down year-on-year.Ready-mixed conc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ready-mixed-concrete-sales-slump-in-london/Fri, 01 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ready-mixed-concrete-sales-slump-in-london/ The family-owned contractor posted pre-tax profit of around £16m for the year to 31 October 2025, up from £10m last time as it continued its recovery from a bruising £105m loss in 2023.
Reported contracting turnover remained steady at £946m as the firm stayed selective on work to drive through margin improvement, with average contr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcalpine-nudges-margins-higher-as-strategy-reset-pays-off/Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcalpine-nudges-margins-higher-as-strategy-reset-pays-off/ The issues with site infrastructure were confirmed in a trading update which also announced integration of the Yorkshire East region into Yorkshire South and West this summer to cut costs.
Gleeson said: “Our new management teams have identified issues on previously completed legacy developments, mainly in Yorkshire, which require rectification in order to achieve adoption of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gleeson-homes-finds-5m-of-faults-on-legacy-jobs/Fri, 01 May 2026 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gleeson-homes-finds-5m-of-faults-on-legacy-jobs/ Industry bodies including the Construction Leadership Council, British Constructional Steelwork Association and Construction Products Association met ministers last month to flag the risks tied to the planned July shake-up.
Contractors said the planned 60% cut in import quotas and imposition of 50% tariffs above limits risk piling fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-blinks-on-steel-tariffs-after-contractor-backlash/Fri, 01 May 2026 08:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-blinks-on-steel-tariffs-after-contractor-backlash/ Upgrading the six-storey building will create 54,000 sq ft of office space and two new floors with the site renamed Oriel St Bride’s.
Work for client Original Works will retain 90% of the existing structure and employ low carbon construction techniques.The scheme has already been recognised for its environmental ambition, having been selected for the UK Net Zer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/legendre-lands-city-of-london-office-refurb/Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/legendre-lands-city-of-london-office-refurb/ Around 32 firms now face a fight to retain their places on the framework with expanded scope to cover new build residential schemes, retrofit and estate regeneration, demolition, remediation, enabling works and defence housing projects in England.
A separate £75m Welsh Procurement Alliance version has also been issued for Wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lhc-launches-1bn-housing-and-demolition-framework/Fri, 01 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lhc-launches-1bn-housing-and-demolition-framework/ He took over the interim role in February when Steve Holbrook left the business.
Since joining Wates in March 2025 as UK Operations Director, Mosey has focused on driving forward safety, quality, sustainability and operational performance.He previously spent 16 years at Laing O’Rourke rising through the ranks to become Head of Procurement.
Steff Battle, Executive Managing Director, W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-confirms-new-permanent-london-construction-md/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-confirms-new-permanent-london-construction-md/ Simon Kesterton takes up his new role this week following the resignation of incumbent Ian Ashton.
Kesterton spent six years at Kier helping steer the group through its biggest financial reset in a generation before stepping down in December.He joined when Kier was on the ropes with a battered balance sheet and mounting debt and left with the group firmly back on its feet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-turnaround-cfo-to-join-sig/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-turnaround-cfo-to-join-sig/ In a City trading update, the York-based group said first quarter performance was in line with expectations, with private sales rates ticking up and forward orders strengthening.
Net private sales per outlet edged up 3% to 0.76, while private forward sales climbed 7% to £1.8bn. Average selling prices al]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/persimmon-warns-of-mounting-supply-chain-cost-pressure/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/persimmon-warns-of-mounting-supply-chain-cost-pressure/ The deal sees Landmark partner with Citrus Group and Galliard Homes to acquire and redevelop the city centre shopping site, subject to fresh planning approval.
A revised application lodged earlier this year lifts the student element to 504 beds and updates the design, building on consent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/us-student-housing-giant-targets-durham-with-504-bed-scheme/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/us-student-housing-giant-targets-durham-with-504-bed-scheme/ The deal sees Landmark partner with Citrus Group and Galliard Homes to acquire and redevelop the city centre shopping site, subject to fresh planning approval.
A revised application lodged earlier this year lifts the student element to 504 beds and updates the design, building on consent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/us-student-housing-giant-targets-durham/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/us-student-housing-giant-targets-durham/ Phase 2 will deliver 608 flats across five mansion-block buildings ranging from 12 to 22 storeys and is rumoured to be worth more than £300m.
The job continues JRL’s role on the landmark Vauxhall regeneration scheme, where it previously delivered the N8 and N9 towers.Those earlier towers, standing at 53 and 37 storeys, were handed over in 2022 and 2023]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jrl-lands-608-home-london-thames-city-phase-2/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jrl-lands-608-home-london-thames-city-phase-2/ The UK arm of the EDF-backed contractor lifted turnover 8% to £657m in 2025, while pre-tax profit surged to £8.2m from just £0.3m the year before.
Underlying performance also strengthened, with EBITDA before exceptional items more than doubling to £18m.
The turnaround comes as Dalkia leans heavily into nuclear, healthcare and dec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dalkia-rebuilds-margins-with-nuclear-and-energy-rebound/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dalkia-rebuilds-margins-with-nuclear-and-energy-rebound/ The UK arm of the EDF-backed contractor lifted turnover 8% to £657m in 2025, while pre-tax profit surged to £8.2m from just £0.3m the year before.
Underlying performance also strengthened, with EBITDA before exceptional items more than doubling to £18m.
The turnaround comes as Dalkia leans heavily into nuclear, healthcare and dec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dalkia-rebuilds-margins-as-nuclear-and-energy-work-fuels-rebound/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dalkia-rebuilds-margins-as-nuclear-and-energy-work-fuels-rebound/ Tant left Wates in 2023 to set up his own consultancy.
He steps-in to the fill the role left at SES’s Engineering South division by Darren Wilson who has been appointed commercial director to the wider business and promoted to the board.The company said: “Mark brings extensive senior leadership experience having worked closely with SES through a consultancy role, his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-wates-md-rejoins-sister-firm-ses/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-wates-md-rejoins-sister-firm-ses/ In its latest update the Construction Leadership Council’s Construction Material Supply Chain Group said: “One of the key challenges across the supply chain remains the lack of detailed explanation accompanying price increases, making it difficult to justify and communicate these costs to clients.
“Clearer evidence and transparency would be welcomed, even if the increases t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/materials-firms-urged-to-explain-price-rise-reasons/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/materials-firms-urged-to-explain-price-rise-reasons/ The Allies and Morrison-designed Knights Road scheme will deliver 334 affordable homes alongside around 4,000 sq m of workspace, plus retail and community uses.
Ballymore’s hybrid application includes detailed consent for a first phase of 640 homes in three blocks ranging from six to 18 storeys, with 2,300 sq m of flexible commercial space.Outline]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ballymore-gets-go-ahead-for-1700-home-silvertown-scheme/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ballymore-gets-go-ahead-for-1700-home-silvertown-scheme/ Work will see the transformation of Grove House in Hammersmith which was originally designed by Sir John Burnet Tait & Partners and built in 1949.
The five-storey building will be reinvented as a modern mixed-use development comprising 5,500 sq m of hotel space alongside affordable office workspace ground-floor commercial space.Desi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/legendre-gets-green-light-for-office-to-hotel-scheme/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/legendre-gets-green-light-for-office-to-hotel-scheme/ Bristol City Council has approved plans by Hammerson to transform underused land beside the shopping centre’s car park into a greener, pedestrian-led destination with new student homes, café space and a dedicated youth facility.
Designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, the project will deliver two buildings anchored by a 28-storey]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bristol-backs-28-storey-student-tower-at-cabot-gate/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bristol-backs-28-storey-student-tower-at-cabot-gate/ Club chiefs want to build a 10,000-seat ground at Bennett’s Field next to the Amex, linked by a new bridge, with doors opening for the 2030/31 season.
The scheme is set to become the first dedicated women’s football stadium in the UK and Europe, underlining a major shift in how elite women’s sport is being deli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/brighton-plans-purpose-built-80m-womens-football-stadium/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/brighton-plans-purpose-built-80m-womens-football-stadium/ The deal follows recent planning approval by Muse for the redevelopment of Mell Square which will be renamed Holbeche Place.
Phase one will include the design and construction of a residential-led development delivering 346 build-to-rent homes across four buildings of varying heights, alongside ground-floor commercial and amenity space.T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-to-deliver-first-phase-of-solihull-town-centre-revamp/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-to-deliver-first-phase-of-solihull-town-centre-revamp/ John Flavin, a former president of the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT), died aged 78 in 2022 after being diagnosed with asbestos related lung cancer – caused by the asbestos exposure he experienced decades previously working on site.
Lawyers at Irwin Mitchell secured a settlement from three of Flavin’s former employers for his asbest]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/family-of-former-ucatt-president-secure-asbestos-payout/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/family-of-former-ucatt-president-secure-asbestos-payout/ The contractor said inflation, project delays, Building Safety Act disruption and material price volatility all weighed on performance.
The business also wrote off legacy contracts impacted by inflation and subcontractor insolvency during the year to 31 August 2025.Despite the toug]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-rises-to-375m-turnover-but-headwinds-cut-profit/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-rises-to-375m-turnover-but-headwinds-cut-profit/ The deal, due to launch in October, is the first major building framework to come to market under Pagabo’s 10-year strategic partnership with Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, which will act as contracting authority.
Last week, the two partners also unveiled plans to consolidate civils deals into a new £4.2bn national civils and enablin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/pagabo-starts-race-for-new-5bn-major-works-framework/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/pagabo-starts-race-for-new-5bn-major-works-framework/ The Hampshire based firm is one of the biggest groundworks specialists in the South of England focused on infrastructure for housing and commercial schemes.
Mackoy said it has invested more than £10m in new plant since the business began in 2011.Latest accounts for the year to March 31 2025 show a turnover of £23.3m generating a pre-tax loss of £616,000 compared to an £866,0]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/groundworks-firm-mackoy-files-administration-notice/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/groundworks-firm-mackoy-files-administration-notice/ Cheshire East Council has issued notice to proceed on the long-awaited road scheme, which was procured through the SCAPE framework.
Work will start next month on the 2.5km bypass running to the east of Middlewich in Cheshire.The job includes two major junctions, a new highway bridge over the Trent and Mersey Canal, a bridge over the Sandbach-Northwich railway line an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-gets-start-date-for-54m-middlewich-bypass/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-gets-start-date-for-54m-middlewich-bypass/ Results for 2025 show revenue up 27% to £627.7m for 2025 as pre-tax profits rose by 37% to £22m.
The firm is confident its performance will continue this year after a strong start to 2026.Eamonn Laverty, Chief Executive at McAleer & Rushe, said: “Our 2025 results reflect a year of strong operational performance and disciplined growth, with r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcaleer-amp-rushe-full-of-confidence-after-record-results/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcaleer-amp-rushe-full-of-confidence-after-record-results/ The three-year framework deal will see McLaren supervise and coordinate delivery of the project’s new post-16 college, temporary worker accommodation campus, amenity building, project office and emergency response building.
First up will be work on part of the vast accommodation campus and amenity buildings needed to hou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-seals-sizewell-c-worker-campus-and-apprentice-college/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-seals-sizewell-c-worker-campus-and-apprentice-college/ Cheltenham Borough Council’s planning committee has cleared reserved matters for the southern parcel of the HBD-led scheme.
Approval covers layout, appearance, scale, access and landscaping for the first phase, including the 160,000 sq ft IDEA building and a new transport hub.Bowmer & Kirkland was appointed last September to deliv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bk-gets-green-light-for-1bn-golden-valley-first-phase/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bk-gets-green-light-for-1bn-golden-valley-first-phase/ The landmark further education scheme for United Colleges Group will see a long-disused building on Olympic Way demolished to create an eight-storey teaching and skills hub close to Wembley Stadium.
The job was secured through the Southern Construction Framework and will support Brent Council’s push to create a new education quarter at Wembley.The 14,200 sq m campus will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-lands-92m-wembley-college-campus/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-lands-92m-wembley-college-campus/ Leeds City Council unanimously approved the hybrid application covering a 65-acre site on the north-east bank of the River Aire.
The scheme, led by Microsoft, will deliver three data centre buildings totalling around 424,000 sq ft alongside power, water and energy infrastructure.Outline consent was also granted for 160,000 sq ft of industrial space on land ret]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-microsofts-4bn-leeds-data-hub-push/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-microsofts-4bn-leeds-data-hub-push/ The scale of the historic contractor’s trade debt was revealed in a Companies House update from administrator FRP Advisory who took charge of the firm in February.
Jerram Falkus has been in business since 1884 operating across London and the South-East on projects between £2m and £40m.It employed 63 full time staff from central London o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/historic-builder-jerram-falkus-went-down-owing-suppliers-8m/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/historic-builder-jerram-falkus-went-down-owing-suppliers-8m/ The deal was narrowly accepted in a vote by 3,000 workers, who operate under the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI).
Workers will see their wages increase by around £2,000 on average.Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Due to the deal passing by a slim majority, Unite is now seeking to open negotiations for 2027 pay with the employers’ side as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/engineering-construction-workers-land-45-pay-rise/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/engineering-construction-workers-land-45-pay-rise/ The contractor saw off competition from Domis, GMI and HG Construction to take the first major build to rent phase for the Bruntwood–Trafford joint venture, known as Plot 2A.
The £60m win puts Graham in a strong position to pick up further work on the wider £175m pipeline covering two additional plots still to be procu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-lands-60m-trafford-stretford-mall-flats-job/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-lands-60m-trafford-stretford-mall-flats-job/ The Bromsgrove-based builder and developer posted revenue of £140m for the year to December 2025, up from £100m, while pre-tax profit climbed 27%.
Growth has been powered by resurgent demand for warehouse and distribution schemes.Cash generation remained a standout, with reserves jumping to £54.4m from &pou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/benniman-rides-logistics-boom-to-140m-turnover/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/benniman-rides-logistics-boom-to-140m-turnover/ The Enquirer understands staff were briefed earlier this week about his departure after nearly ten years at the business.
Fossey joined McGee in 2017 from Laing O’Rourke where he spent 14 years as a project manager on major sites worldwide before becoming the firm’s Technical Leader.He took over the running as MD of McGee in 2019.
Fossey is being replaced by Bernard O’Reilly who steps up f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/all-change-at-the-top-at-mcgee/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/all-change-at-the-top-at-mcgee/ The US private-equity firm made a cut-price 65p-a-share cash offer last month which was quickly rejected by the AIM-listed supplier, now branded BRCK.
Both sides continued talks but Atlas has now walked away after “a 90-minute meeting with the CEO of BRCK at which limited further information was supplied.”The firm added: “The limited information supplied, and the limited ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bovis-owner-pulls-out-of-bid-for-brick-giant/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bovis-owner-pulls-out-of-bid-for-brick-giant/ The 103-module building will provide a range of specialist and general teaching spaces, including science laboratories, IT suites, engineering workshops, classrooms, and food technology kitchens.
It will be delivered using Reds10’s advanced volumetric modular construction approach, with app]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reds10-lands-225m-modular-school-job-in-leicestershire/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reds10-lands-225m-modular-school-job-in-leicestershire/ Balfour appeared at Reading Crown Court this week for a pre-trial preparation hearing.
The charges relate to an incident which occurred at the nuclear site in West Berkshire on 6 July 2023 when Stuart Cook, 58, a construction worker from East London, died after sustaining fatal injuries.A trial date was scheduled for 22 May 2028, at Reading Crown Court, which is expecte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-gets-trial-date-for-nuclear-site-death/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-gets-trial-date-for-nuclear-site-death/ The family owned firm saw turnover increase to £2.56bn in 2025 from £2.4bn last time as pre-tax profits rose to £29.2 from £2.6m.
The business also ended the year with a record net cash position of £248.3m – up £52.7m.Wates said it was reaping the dividends of a year of consolidation in 2024 which saw the embedding of property]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-order-book-hits-record-high/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-order-book-hits-record-high/ The four-year deal will consolidate two existing agreements covering infrastructure and demolition into a single UK-wide vehicle spanning civils, rail, highways, energy and full enabling works.
The move marks the first major pipeline release under a 10-year strategic tie-up between Yorkshire Purchasin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/pagabo-unveils-new-42bn-civils-mega-framework-under-ypo-tie-up/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/pagabo-unveils-new-42bn-civils-mega-framework-under-ypo-tie-up/ The privately-owned group grew turnover to £1.37bn from £1.29bn in the year to 31 August 2025, while operating profit surged by around a third to £47m as margins improved across the business from 2.7% to 3.5%.
Performance was underpinned by tight cost control and a strong pipeline of framework and repeat work, helping offset]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bk-builds-profits-as-477m-cash-pile-fuels-expansion/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bk-builds-profits-as-477m-cash-pile-fuels-expansion/ Warmfront, JJ Crump and South Coast Insulation Services are being investigated over allegations they conspired to exploit the Energy Company Obligation 4 scheme by submitting claims for jobs where little or no work was carried out.ECO4 is the government’s flagship energy efficiency programme aimed at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/four-arrested-as-sfo-probes-eco4-retrofit-claims/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/four-arrested-as-sfo-probes-eco4-retrofit-claims/ Alexander Oastler Ltd, which traded as Oastler, has ceased trading after Interpath appointed James Dewar and Alistair McAlinden as joint provisional liquidators on 21 April.
The Dundee-based business, founded in 1863, delivered joinery services across residential and commercial markets, including refurbishments and bespoke manufacture of furniture, w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dundee-joinery-specialist-ceases-trading-after-163-years/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dundee-joinery-specialist-ceases-trading-after-163-years/ The firm and civils partner A E Yates have teamed up with Finnish specialist Hyperion Robotics to deliver 90 high-strength concrete pipe support bases for a flagship carbon capture project on Teesside.
The components – known as sleepers – will support 1.3km of pipeline forming part of the East Coast Cluster carbo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-opts-for-3d-printed-concrete-on-teesside-job/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-opts-for-3d-printed-concrete-on-teesside-job/ The firm and civils partner A E Yates have teamed up with Finnish specialist Hyperion Robotics to deliver 90 high-strength concrete pipe support bases for a flagship carbon capture project on Teesside.
The components – known as sleepers – will support 1.3km of pipeline forming part of the East Coast Cluster carbo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-opts-for-3d-printed-concrete-on-teesside-carbon-capture-job/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-opts-for-3d-printed-concrete-on-teesside-carbon-capture-job/ Laing O’Rourke emerged as the big winner, securing places on all three workstreams covering EPC delivery, M&E installation and major civils.A tight five-strong p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/national-grid-plugs-in-13-firms-for-substation-works-surge/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/national-grid-plugs-in-13-firms-for-substation-works-surge/ The contractor is understood to be the frontrunner for phase 3C – the final two buildings designed by Gehry Partners – with the Malaysian-backed developer said to be nearing agreement.
Industry sources said the deal is not yet signed but Sisk has emerged as favourite in what would mark a major success for the firm in the capital.The pair of blocks w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sisk-tipped-for-280m-battersea-power-station-next-phase/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sisk-tipped-for-280m-battersea-power-station-next-phase/ MPs have warned that wave 1 – a £8.9bn pipeline of 16 hospital schemes – could trigger wider delays across the programme if early projects slip.
The Public Accounts Committee said the Department of Health and Social Care has set aside just 3% contingency funding for the 2025-30 period, leaving “very little buffer” t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/60bn-hospital-rebuild-faces-fresh-delay-danger/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/60bn-hospital-rebuild-faces-fresh-delay-danger/ Davos Property Developments – a subsidiary of TJ Morris – is now looking for contractors for the £57m scheme on Greenland Street and the £13m Blundell Street job.
A source close to the schemes said: “The developer wants to get on with these quickly so will be hoping Enquirer readers can help.”Both projects have been designed by the L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractor-hunt-starts-for-70m-liverpool-resi-schemes/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractor-hunt-starts-for-70m-liverpool-resi-schemes/ The business, created after private equity firm EMK Capital acquired Keltbray’s infrastructure arm in August 2024, lifted turnover 15% to £367m in the year to October 2025.
But that growth has yet to translate into returns, with statutory pre-tax profit edging down 6% to £3.2m from £3.4m.The f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/aureos-hiring-spree-eats-into-margins-despite-strong-growth/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/aureos-hiring-spree-eats-into-margins-despite-strong-growth/ The robot – named Douglas – has been introduced to support and assist site teams by undertaking administrative data-collection tasks.
The robot is capable of autonomously navigating the construction site to capture 360-degree imagery and detailed progress reports to support health and safety monitoring and reporting processes.The initiative is expected to save an a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/humanoid-robot-goes-to-work-on-tilbury-douglas-site/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/humanoid-robot-goes-to-work-on-tilbury-douglas-site/ The £100m scheme is being delivered through a joint venture between Watkin Jones and Maslow Capital.
Located on a brownfield plot in Bristol’s Temple Quarter regeneration zone, the project will deliver a mix of studios and cluster rooms across three blocks, including 30 non-ensuite units.Plans target BREEAM Excellent, EPC B a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/watkin-jones-clears-gateway-2-hurdle-on-bristol-pbsa-job/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/watkin-jones-clears-gateway-2-hurdle-on-bristol-pbsa-job/ The Barnsley-based group saw revenue fall 15% to £96m for the year to December 2025, while pre-tax profit dropped to £1.3m from £10.8m a year earlier.
Underlying pre-tax profit, stripping out £2.8m of one-off costs tied mainly to the closure of the Y]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/billington-profit-impacted-by-client-project-delays/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/billington-profit-impacted-by-client-project-delays/ In a trading update today the house builder issued a profit warning as it flagged the ongoing impact of macroeconomic uncertainty which it expects to last until October at least.
The firm said: “The Group remains confident that it is well positioned to navigate the economic uncertainty. However, as a consequence of lower expected profitability, it is in the early stages of seeking temp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crest-nicholson-in-talks-with-lenders-as-market-tanks/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crest-nicholson-in-talks-with-lenders-as-market-tanks/ Revenue climbed 18% to £316m for the year to July 2025 with growth heavily driven by its traffic management operations.
Operating profit fell to £25m from £30m, cutting operating margin to around 8% from 11%, while pre-tax profit dropped to £27m from £33m.Traffic management remains the dominant division, gen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hw-martin-tops-300m-as-traffic-arm-leads-charge/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hw-martin-tops-300m-as-traffic-arm-leads-charge/ Shay Bladen was seriously injured at the 368-homes Sniperley Park DH1 homes development last Thursday afternoon.
He was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle where Durham Constabulary has now confirmed he died on Friday.“We love you and seeing how highly everyone speaks about you just shows the type of person you were.
“Our handsome brown-eyed boy &ndas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/teenage-builder-dies-after-concrete-pipe-accident/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/teenage-builder-dies-after-concrete-pipe-accident/ The framework will support the housing association’s planned regeneration and high-rise new-build programmes alongside its £10.9bn, 10-year investment plan.
Through this investment, SNG aims to deliver 25,000 new homes and regenerate existing communities across the south of England.In total, the framework comprises 12 lots, with each region also including a Co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sovereign-unveils-winners-for-affordable-homes-deal/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sovereign-unveils-winners-for-affordable-homes-deal/ The pharma giant has been given the green light by Cambridge City Council for a six-storey block on Francis Crick Avenue that will accommodate up to 736 workers.
The scheme is geared around collaboration and large-scale events, with plans including a 200-person conference centre, a 450-seat auditorium and a 110-cover restaurant alongside office space.
The project forms part of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/astrazeneca-wins-go-ahead-for-cambridge-conference-centre/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/astrazeneca-wins-go-ahead-for-cambridge-conference-centre/ The UK construction business of the Spanish giant posted a pre-tax profit of £25m for 2025, up from £14m the previous year.
The jump was driven by a step-change in operating margin, which leapt to 4% from just 1% — a threefold increase that puts the business comfortably ahead of the Spanish group’s long-term 3.5% target for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ferrovial-construction-uk-hits-4-margin-as-profit-jumps/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ferrovial-construction-uk-hits-4-margin-as-profit-jumps/ Nine schemes across England have now been cleared to start on site with final contract awards on the next wave of jobs from the School Rebuilding Programme pipeline.
Bowmer & Kirkland dominates the latest release with two of the biggest secondary school jobs, securing £147m of work across Helena Romanes School in Great Dunmow, Essex and Smithdon High School in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dfe-unleashes-243m-school-rebuild-wave-for-main-works/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dfe-unleashes-243m-school-rebuild-wave-for-main-works/ The approved scheme will refurbish the Grade II* listed hall and surrounding site while reshaping stall provision in the town.
Under the new plans, the refurbished indoor market will provide more than 87 pitches, including 12 permanent stalls with built-in services and over 75 larger demountable units designed to give traders more sp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-17m-huddersfield-historic-market-revamp/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-17m-huddersfield-historic-market-revamp/ O’Connell Contracting has been appointed by Ashford Borough Council for the demolition and enabling works at Park Mall in the town centre.
Works will last up to 12 months to bring down the shopping centre and two multi-storey car parks and make the site ready for the next phase.An O’Connell spokesperson said: “We ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/oconnell-contracting-lands-major-kent-demolition-job/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/oconnell-contracting-lands-major-kent-demolition-job/ The 17-year-old was injured at the 368-homes Sniperley Park DH1 homes development on Thursday afternoon.
The force said his head and neck injuries were “life-threatening” and he had been taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.The Bellway Homes site is currently at the groundworks stage with Esh Group carrying out]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/teenage-builder-crushed-by-concrete-pipe/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/teenage-builder-crushed-by-concrete-pipe/ Waghorn joins the geotechnical giant’s piling and ground improvement operation with more than 25 years of experience across the UK, Ireland and Australia.
He arrives from Aarsleff, where he most recently worked as ground engineering director for over four years.He brings heavyweight sector credentials having previously served as piling operations director at J Murphy & Sons f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keller-hires-former-aarsleff-boss-to-run-foundations-arm/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keller-hires-former-aarsleff-boss-to-run-foundations-arm/ The father -of-two, 35, had been working for Redditch-based BA Mobile Fleet Services Limited when the incident happened on 14 December 2023.
His leg injuries were so severe his  left foot and lower leg subsequently had to be amputated, while he sustained serious injuries to his right leg. The man was also dismissed from his job after the incident.The then 33-year-old had been inside a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worker-crushed-by-one-tonne-concrete-block/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worker-crushed-by-one-tonne-concrete-block/ The scheme, being brought forward with development partner ECF – a joint venture between Homes England and Legal & General – will transform brownfield land opposite the Old Town into a mixed-use neighbourhood over the next 15 years.A hybrid planning application has been submitted for East Bank Urban Village.
The detailed application for phase one wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-hull-850-home-east-bank-docklands-revival/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-hull-850-home-east-bank-docklands-revival/ The contractor will work with the university under a two-stage pre-construction services agreement secured through the Southern Construction Framework, putting it in the frame for the main build once design work is finalised.
The planned purpose-built student accommodation project will rise on the eastern edge of the campus and is aimed at increasi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-lands-university-of-bath-960-bed-campus-job/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-lands-university-of-bath-960-bed-campus-job/ The contractor will start work in June on the North Plaza, a 15-hectare gateway east of Abbey Road in Leiston that will handle worker access, deliveries and security screening for the £38bn power station job.
The plaza will act as the main entry point into the Temporary Construction Area, with new roads linking in buses,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-lands-70m-sizewell-c-gateway-civils-job/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-lands-70m-sizewell-c-gateway-civils-job/ The Carmoor Road development will provide 172 student bedrooms in a mix of studio and cluster apartments, located within walking distance of the University of Manchester and the wider Oxford Road Corridor.
Once completed,  it will be operated by Host Student Housing – Tiger Developments’ student accommo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gmi-seals-40m-deal-for-tiger-developments/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gmi-seals-40m-deal-for-tiger-developments/ The Carmoor Road development will provide 172 student bedrooms in a mix of studio and cluster apartments, located within walking distance of the University of Manchester and the wider Oxford Road Corridor.
Once completed,  it will be operated by Host Student Housing – Tiger Developments’ student accommo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gmi-lands-40m-deal-for-tiger-developments/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gmi-lands-40m-deal-for-tiger-developments/ Latest ONS data shows the monthly increase was powered by a 4.3% jump in private housing new work, making it the biggest contributor to growth.
The uplift also reflected broader gains across the industry, with new work rising 1.0% and repair and maintenance up 0.9% on the month.But the housing-led bounce was not enough to change the direction of travel with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-housing-lifts-construction-output-in-february/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-housing-lifts-construction-output-in-february/ The latest survey of developers and contractors shows that rather than a weak market with firms chasing all opportunities, the contracting sector continues to be selective as appetite for risk reduces amid global uncertainty.
Education remains the standout sector for tender opportunities for a fourth consecutive quarter,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-hold-bid-discipline-as-public-work-keeps-jobs-flowing/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-hold-bid-discipline-as-public-work-keeps-jobs-flowing/ Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed a £45.4m deal for the 43-month project, up from the £37.5m value set when the contractor was first lined up through a two-stage procurement route last year.
The 21% increase reflects cost movement between early contractor involvement and final contract agreement, with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaughlin-amp-harvey-seals-pound45m-dumfries-flood-job-after-cost-surge/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaughlin-amp-harvey-seals-pound45m-dumfries-flood-job-after-cost-surge/ The group said full-year pre-tax profit will now come in “significantly ahead” of previous forecasts, boosted by rising activity levels and improved visibility across its order book.
Fit-out is leading the charge, with profits now expected to push beyond the top end of its £80m–£100m medium-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-upgrades-2026-outlook-as-profits-surge/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-upgrades-2026-outlook-as-profits-surge/ Warwick District Council gave unanimous approval for seven manufacturing buildings at the GreenPower Park site, unlocking 4.8m sq ft of industrial space and moving the flagship scheme firmly towards delivery.
The approved units will range from 69,000 sq ft up to a huge 1.5m sq ft, setting up one of the lar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/coventry-airport-25bn-gigafactory-zone-cleared-for-take-off/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/coventry-airport-25bn-gigafactory-zone-cleared-for-take-off/ An HSE  inspection at Ling Developments Limited’s site at The Crest Telford in April 2024 identified failings including no hot or warm water in the toilets and a lack of suitable rest facilities for workers.
The inspection resulted in two improvement notices being served, requiring the company to take action to comply with the law.On three previous occasions, th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lack-of-site-hot-water-lands-contractor-in-court/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lack-of-site-hot-water-lands-contractor-in-court/ The contractor secured £1.36bn of new work in 2025, up sharply from £958m the previous year, driven by a trio of major wins across building and infrastructure.
These included the £199m Botanic Place office development in Cambridge, a £153m upgrade of the A47 Thickthorn junction for National Highways and a &]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/skanska-builds-pipeline-with-43-order-surge-to-136bn/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/skanska-builds-pipeline-with-43-order-surge-to-136bn/ The family and employee-owned firm distributed close to £1m through its profit-related pay scheme, which allocates 10% of annual profits equally across its 639-strong workforce — delivering an average bonus of around £1,500 per employee.
On top of that, the founder Chambers family, senior directors and e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lindum-hands-staff-2m-windfall-from-profits/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lindum-hands-staff-2m-windfall-from-profits/ Revenue rose by a third to £326.7m from £244m last time as the firm targets £500m turnover by 2030.
BW came into 2026 with over £210 million in secured work for the current period and is on target to achieve £375 million turnover in 2026. £42 million has been secured for 2027 to dat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-fit-out-boom-sees-profits-surge-at-bw/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-fit-out-boom-sees-profits-surge-at-bw/ Barratt Redrow said it remains on track to hit FY26 targets, but warned the real impact of the Middle East conflict is likely to land later this year through higher energy-driven materials costs.
In a third quarter trading update, the house builder said it remains]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barratt-redrow-shrugs-off-middle-east-turmoil-to-hold-profit-forecast/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barratt-redrow-shrugs-off-middle-east-turmoil-to-hold-profit-forecast/ The project marks a key milestone in the Northumberland town’s wider £36m regeneration push, with council bosses banking on the scheme to reboot footfall and kickstart a stronger evening economy.
Plans centre on a five-screen cinema operated by REEL Cinemas, alongside two restaurant units an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/robertson-bags-starring-role-on-16m-ashington-cinema-job/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/robertson-bags-starring-role-on-16m-ashington-cinema-job/ The project was secured through the DfE Construction Framework High Value Band Lot 1 & 2 and reflects Willmott Dixon’s strong track record in education delivery, with £700m secured to date on the current DfE framework.
The 19-acre scheme, designed by Ellis Williams Architects, will deliver a new three]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-lands-61m-merseyside-school-rebuild/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-lands-61m-merseyside-school-rebuild/ The latest phase – known as 3B-  of the new Northstowe community will also include a new local centre, a primary school and supporting infrastructure, including roads, utilities and green space.
A planning application will be made before the end of 2026, with building work expected to begin in 2027, and the first residents moving in from 2028.Al]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-agrees-deal-for-next-1000-homes-at-northstowe/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-agrees-deal-for-next-1000-homes-at-northstowe/ Rogers joined Muse in April 2022 and has since risen from the North West team to director of project management for the region.He has been closely involved in regeneration schemes in St Helens, Prestwich, Wythenshawe and Oldham, while also helping shape the firm’s wider ESG, sus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-installs-national-ops-chief-to-deliver-63bn-pipeline/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-installs-national-ops-chief-to-deliver-63bn-pipeline/ The project forms the main works package of a wider £22m overhaul of the council’s Dock Road base, which has faced disruption since 2023 because of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete concerns.
The £35m turnover regional contractor’s work will include a new council chamb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/apex-lands-15m-medway-council-hq-overhaul-job/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/apex-lands-15m-medway-council-hq-overhaul-job/ The developer has secured detailed planning consent for the scheme which will deliver a total of 93,110 sq ft across six warehouse units.
Site clearance works are now underway to allow MCS Group to start main construction in May on a speculative basis, giving occupiers the ability to occupy units from February 2027.Gareth Williams, Director]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcs-group-lands-22m-walsall-warehouse-deal/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcs-group-lands-22m-walsall-warehouse-deal/ The move, revealed in its latest consultation, will see key packages of work brought forward and delivered at the same time rather than waiting for earlier phases to complete – a shift designed to cut programme risk and bring earlier benefits to passengers and developers.
Under]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/east-west-rail-reset-plan-to-speed-up-construction/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/east-west-rail-reset-plan-to-speed-up-construction/ The Chorley-based firm that employs over 800 staff posted revenue of £227m for the year to 31 December 2025, up from £216m, while pre-tax profit jumped 29% to £17m.
A focus on tighter cost control and delivery efficiencies lifted operating margin to 6.9% from 5.8% last time.Growth was fuelled by stronger cli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/avove-hits-69-margin-as-growth-streak-continues/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/avove-hits-69-margin-as-growth-streak-continues/ The project will transform the Coleford site into a modern leisure and community hub after years of planning, funding delays and redesign.
BAM was originally appointed to deliver the £11m project in 2023 but withdrew after it failed to agree a final price with the local council.The final sign-off price has not been r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-final-sign-off-on-forest-of-dean-leisure-job/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-final-sign-off-on-forest-of-dean-leisure-job/ A single contractor to deliver overhead line electrification, traction power, distribution systems and associated design under a long-term delivery model.
The framework is structured as a nil value NR30 Framework Commission Agreement, with around £300m of works initially identified and a total potential pipeline rising to £450m as fu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/network-rail-lines-up-450m-scotland-electrification-deal/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/network-rail-lines-up-450m-scotland-electrification-deal/ The development will create an attractive green route, enhancing the walk to and from the station to the city centre, connecting the Garrick Theatre and shops, as well as the planned new cinema and leisure facilities.
Plans include new trees, planting, seat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tcc-lands-lichfield-green-linear-park/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tcc-lands-lichfield-green-linear-park/ The incident happened on 5 April 2018 at Eurotunnel’s UK terminal of the Channel Tunnel, in Folkestone.
The surveyor stood at the bottom of one of the lighting masts with the Eurotunnel maintenance team that was assisting with their inspection.As a lighting carriage was being winched to the top of the mast 18m in the air, the wires holding it failed and the 115kg unit fell,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/eurotunnel-fined-225m-after-surveyor-hit-by-lighting/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/eurotunnel-fined-225m-after-surveyor-hit-by-lighting/ The approval unlocks construction on the long-planned mental health upgrade for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, backed by £50m of government funding.
The project will combine refurbishment of bedrooms on two existing wards to deliver full en-suite provision with a new modular two-storey ward block built by McAvoy.Architect P+HS]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcavoy-go-ahead-for-65m-bradford-hospital-overhaul/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcavoy-go-ahead-for-65m-bradford-hospital-overhaul/ The Manchester tower builder posted turnover of £280m for the year to 31 October 2025, up 5.6% from £265m, while pre-tax profit jumped to £9.7m from £6.3m.
As the business worked through a heavy programme of completions operating margin rose to 3.3%]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/renaker-profit-climbs-after-bumper-year-of-tower-completions/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/renaker-profit-climbs-after-bumper-year-of-tower-completions/ The Liverpool-based contractor posted a pre-tax loss of £8.7m for the year to March 2025, widening from a £5.8m loss the previous year, as turnover fell 38% to £66m.
The downturn reflects a lack of new starts, with activity largely limited to completing existing schemes including the 1,287-bed Square Gardens co-living project in Manc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/downing-construction-sinks-deeper-into-loss/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/downing-construction-sinks-deeper-into-loss/ The contractor posted a £56m pre-tax profit for the nine months to 31 March 2025, reversing a near £14m loss the previous year.
Revenue dropped to £291m from £465m, reflecting both the shorter reporting period and the impact of the carve-out from its former parent.The bus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bovis-swings-back-to-profit-after-atlas-takeover-reset/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bovis-swings-back-to-profit-after-atlas-takeover-reset/ Rolls-Royce SMR was selected as the preferred technology partner last June and £2.6bn was allocated in the 2025 Spending Review towards the wider programme delivery.
The UK’s first SMR project at Wylfa on Anglesey in North Wales will support around 3,000 jobs at peak construction and thousands more across the UK supply ch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rolls-royce-signs-small-nuclear-plants-contract/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rolls-royce-signs-small-nuclear-plants-contract/ Daniels is currently the Executive Chair of one of Vistry’s two largest operating divisions and a member of the Group’s Executive Leadership Team.
He joined Countryside Partnerships in 2016, helping to establish new regions and grow the business, taking on his first senior leadership role in 2019.Since then Daniels has undertaken a variety of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-promotes-from-within-to-succeed-greg-fitzgerald/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-promotes-from-within-to-succeed-greg-fitzgerald/ The RC frame and civils specialist posted turnover of £106m for the year to 30 September 2025, down from £116m, reflecting a deliberate move away from private residential and commercial jobs.
Pre-tax profit held steady at £4.1m (2024: £4.3m), with margins improving to 3.9% as the firm focused on longer-duration, lower-risk projects.Cash at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mpb-builds-160m-pipeline-as-public-sector-pivot-pays-off/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mpb-builds-160m-pipeline-as-public-sector-pivot-pays-off/ Whiterod joins as head of retrofit after nine years at United Infrastructure, where he built experience across major social housing upgrade and energy efficiency programmes.
He brings more than 15 years in construction and social housing and will now lead Guildmore’s next phase of retrofit growth as clients grapple with tougher standards, cha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/guildmore-hires-united-living-retrofit-chief/Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/guildmore-hires-united-living-retrofit-chief/ Earl Wiggins, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, UK for Agratas said: “We welcome the UK Government’s investment as we build a battery manufacturing facility that will play a vital role in delivering net zero and strengthening the UK’s position as a global leader in battery manufacturing.
“This]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-gives-380m-grant-to-agratas-gigafactory/Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-gives-380m-grant-to-agratas-gigafactory/ The Red Lion Court scheme, known as Project Roar, will see 23,200 sq m of office space built across 11 storeys, with two basement levels.
Morgan Sindall came in second place with a dozen project wins totalling am estimated £270m, the largest being the £130m redevelopment of the Crystal Palace Sports Centre in south London.
Shed and multistorey living specialist]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-tops-march-contracts-league-after-big-office-win/Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-tops-march-contracts-league-after-big-office-win/ The joint venture aims to deliver six interlinked villages across a 660-hectare site, combining housing, green infrastructure and community facilities in what partners are billing as a blueprint for future large-scale development.
Around 1,950 of the homes will be affordable, with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barratt-redrow-and-pfp-team-up-for-8500-home-garden-town/Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barratt-redrow-and-pfp-team-up-for-8500-home-garden-town/ The first phase will include over 70,000 sq ft of flexible mid-tech workspace aimed at pioneering businesses and a 1,500-space multi-storey mobility hub with cycle facilities and ground-floor commercial uses.
The hybrid planning application also includes 500,000 sq ft of medium and large-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-go-in-for-first-phase-of-16m-sq-ft-mix-manchester/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-go-in-for-first-phase-of-16m-sq-ft-mix-manchester/ The partnership will combine family owned NorDan’s long-standing manufacturing expertise and product performance, with RED Systems’ proven UK delivery capability.
RED Systems will continue to offer its full range of aluminium commercial projects both on high risk and non-high risk buildings across the UK, and the No]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/red-systems-joins-forces-with-nordan-uk/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/red-systems-joins-forces-with-nordan-uk/ Its UK arm, Strabag UK has agreed a recommended cash offer of 52.3p a share, representing a 58.5% premium to aim-listed Van Elle’s share price.
The move strengthens Strabag’s push to build a vertically integrated construction platform in the UK, adding specialist geotechnical capability across key sectors.
Van Elle is one of the UK’s largest geotechnical and ground engineer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/strabag-swoops-to-buy-piling-specialist-van-elle-for-59m/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/strabag-swoops-to-buy-piling-specialist-van-elle-for-59m/ The Riverside Place development will consist of three brick-clad towers risin from 21 storey to 35 storeys set to reshape a key stretch of the Irwell.
It plans to redevelop a 2.2-acre site on Ordsall Lane and Regent Road – currently occupied by McDonald’s, KFC and Grosvenor Casino – into a high-density residential quarter backed by Crescent Investments.
Desig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-814-home-salford-waterfront-scheme/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-814-home-salford-waterfront-scheme/ Tower Hamlets Council selected the London contractor following a competitive flexible procedure, with Morgan Sindall and Chalegrove Properties missing out.
The job will see the existing leisure centre in Shadwell demolished and replaced with a modern facility alongside 29 new homes.
Planned housing block at site
Guildmore w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/guildmore-lands-60m-london-leisure-and-flats-job/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/guildmore-lands-60m-london-leisure-and-flats-job/ Tower Hamlets Council selected the London contractor following a competitive flexible procedure, with Morgan Sindall and Chalegrove Properties missing out.
The job will see the existing leisure centre in Shadwell demolished and replaced with a modern facility alongside 29 new homes.
Planned housing block at site
Guildmore w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/guildmore-lands-60m-lodon-leisure-and-flats-job/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/guildmore-lands-60m-lodon-leisure-and-flats-job/ Tower Hamlets Council selected the London contractor as preferred bidder following a competitive flexible procedure, which included Morgan Sindall and Chalegrove Properties also bidding the job.
The job will see the existing leisure centre in Shadwell demolished and replaced with a modern facility along]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/guildmore-in-line-for-60m-london-leisure-and-flats-job/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/guildmore-in-line-for-60m-london-leisure-and-flats-job/ Turnover climbed 12% to £285m in the year to 30 September 2025 but pre-tax profit slid from £8.4m to £8m in what directors described as an increasingly competitive market against a fluctuating economic backdrop.
Operating margins at the employee-owned group fell back to 2.9% from 3.3% in te prior year.
Despite that squeeze, Erith strengthened its cash po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/erith-lifts-turnover-as-staff-bonus-pool-tops-64m-since-2017/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/erith-lifts-turnover-as-staff-bonus-pool-tops-64m-since-2017/ It will be focusing on four distinct areas – geography; scale; sector specialism; and supply chain – under a newly created parent company RedGroup Ltd.Details of the four areas are:Geographical focus: Red South West and the newly created Red London and Red East comprise RED Group’s geographical focus.
Large scale contracts: Red Major Projects is an evolution of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/red-revamps-group-structure-in-push-for-growth/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/red-revamps-group-structure-in-push-for-growth/ The 15-storey Ferrous tower in Piccadilly East – first approved more than four years ago – can now push towards site start after being transferred into the £860m Impact&Places Fund backed by Homes England, Swiss Life Asset Managers and Capital&Centric.
The 107-flat scheme off Chapeltown Street becomes the first deal for th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/manchester-tower-deal-finally-unlocked-after-four-year-stall/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/manchester-tower-deal-finally-unlocked-after-four-year-stall/ It includes setting up a new dedicated taskforce, lower caseloads and a promise to get average decision times below 12 weeks by December 2026.
This is still above the statutory milestone of 8 weeks but would be a major improvement on turnaround times for remediation applications.Many contractors and housing providers have been stuck behind slow approva]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/building-safety-regulator-moves-to-unblock-cladding-fix-backlog/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/building-safety-regulator-moves-to-unblock-cladding-fix-backlog/ The increases came as construction output reduced again with residential work falling the fastest.
The bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 45.6 in March from 44.5 in February but remained below the neutral 50.0 value for the fifteenth month in a row.March data pointed to a renewed downturn in supplier performance. Average lead times among vendors lengthened fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/buyers-report-construction-cost-surge/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/buyers-report-construction-cost-surge/ The appointment follows planning approval last month and keeps the £100m visitor attraction on track to open its first phase in early 2027, ahead of full completion in 2028.
VINCI was selected via the North West Construction Hub High Value Framework after emerging as most economically advantageous bidder.The firm now]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vinci-bags-landmark-100m-morecambe-eden-job/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vinci-bags-landmark-100m-morecambe-eden-job/ The US banking giant is now preparing to submit a planning application for a 265m tower at Riverside South that will overtake 8 Canada Square as the tallest building in the Docklands.
The scheme, designed by Foster + Partners, will deliver around 3m sq ft of office space and bring together th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jp-morgan-clears-flight-path-hurdle-for-canary-wharfs-tallest-tower/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jp-morgan-clears-flight-path-hurdle-for-canary-wharfs-tallest-tower/ The deal sees Andrew McDonough, previously managing director of the multi-family arm, take full ownership of the business through a management buy-out.
Remaining projects and staff across both single-family and multi-family teams will continue unchanged, with the same legal employing entity in place and no impact on terms.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/united-infrastructure-exits-housing-with-mbo-of-homes-arm/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/united-infrastructure-exits-housing-with-mbo-of-homes-arm/ The four-year deal, run by the procurement body with Wirral Council acting as contracting authority, will cover public sector regeneration schemes across England under the Procurement Act 2023.
The framework will mirror the firm’s regional delivery model, split across nine English regions, with developers appointed local]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/12bn-developer-framework-set-for-october-launch/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/12bn-developer-framework-set-for-october-launch/ The review of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 signals a step-change for contractors, who face a significant expansion in what must be logged with the regulator.
At the heart of the planned reform to RIDDOR reporting is a major tightening of dangerous occurrence rul]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hse-targets-construction-with-tougher-incident-reporting-shake-up/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hse-targets-construction-with-tougher-incident-reporting-shake-up/ A notice on the government’s Find A Tender service states: “CITB operates mystery shops with the core objective of consistently monitoring testing and training centres to provide CITB with assurance that those centres are operating and following the scheme rules for each product and are delivering the standards and customer experience CITB expects.&rdqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-to-spend-300000-on-mystery-shoppers/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-to-spend-300000-on-mystery-shoppers/ Crofton has been in business since 1953 and will continue to operate from its existing premises in Linton under the Crofton name and while retaining the senior management team.
Ian Burford , Managing Director (Technical), Strabag UK Build Subdivision said: “This acquisition is part of our growth strategy and allows us to leverage our global-local model,  c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/strabag-buys-structural-steelwork-specialist-crofton/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/strabag-buys-structural-steelwork-specialist-crofton/ The changes that came into force from 6 April mark the biggest shake-up to CIS compliance in two decades and push liability well beyond firms directly involved in wrongdoing.Under the new regime, HM Revenue & Customs can strip businesses of gross payment status and pursue directors personally for tax losses if they “knew or should have]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hmrc-broadens-cis-fraud-powers-beyond-direct-offenders/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hmrc-broadens-cis-fraud-powers-beyond-direct-offenders/ The project will transform a 5.6-acre brownfield site, once a chalk quarry and more recently home to a B&Q store and car park, into a mid-rise mixed-use neighbourhood of eight residential buildings ranging from six to 21 storeys.
Alongside the homes will be more than 8,500 sq ft of commercial space and 1.1 acres of publicly accessible]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/berkeley-fires-up-1000-home-sutton-scheme/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/berkeley-fires-up-1000-home-sutton-scheme/ London Gateway Port has invited bids to deliver its gound-breaking 12-storey automated empty container stacking facility at the Thurrock terminal.
The BOXBAY scheme will see the shed structure rise to around 55m, stretching 323m long and 159m wide across the existing MT Park area.
The job combines heavy civils, deep foundations and a major structural steel package, with more than 15,000 tonnes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/race-starts-for-30m-mega-container-store-at-london-gateway/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/race-starts-for-30m-mega-container-store-at-london-gateway/ The job for Ealing Council, procured via the Southern Construction framework, will replace an outdated 1960s building with a modern energy-efficient facility to expand capacity and improve teaching space.
The scheme includes 22 classrooms, 11 science labs, six ICT suites, staff areas and a rooftop sky garden.
Sustainability fea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-bags-29m-west-london-school-block-job/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-bags-29m-west-london-school-block-job/ Councillors approved the hybrid application for the long-derelict former diesel depot site beside Bristol Temple Meads, marking a major step forward for the former proposed arena site in the city.
The Zaha Hadid Architects-designed masterplan will bring forward up to 520 homes, two office]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bristol-350m-temple-island-scheme-approved/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bristol-350m-temple-island-scheme-approved/ The long-term deal, also covering its Welsh business Hafren Dyfrdwy, will run for an initial 12 years from September 2026 with options to extend out to 2041.
Contractors are now lining up for places on the framework, which will underpin delivery of major underground pipeline and infrastructure upgrades across England and Wales.The proc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severn-trent-plots-12bn-tunnelling-mega-framework/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severn-trent-plots-12bn-tunnelling-mega-framework/ The injured worker, who was 26 at the time of the incident, had been appointed by BHG (Stone) Limited, the principal contractor, as a labourer. On 5 December 2023, he was assisting with the installation of wall insulation on the first floor of the building.
To reach the top corner of the wall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/labourer-fractures-skull-in-stairwell-fall/Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/labourer-fractures-skull-in-stairwell-fall/ The contractor will take on a wide-ranging role spanning capital works delivery and total facilities management across the university’s London campuses under a deal running to 2031, with an option to extend to 2036.
Under the deal, Graham will lead new build and refurbishment schemes,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-set-for-284m-london-met-uni-revamp/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-set-for-284m-london-met-uni-revamp/ In a trading update today the firm said: “At our interim results on 26 November 2025 we anticipated a continuation of subdued market conditions for the remainder of FY2026.
“Market conditions have worsened through Q4 with uncertainty around the UK Budget in November and the recent geopolitical events in the Middle East. The Group has also seen certain customer led delays, affecting hire and service rev]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/speedy-flags-up-hire-delays-as-market-weakens/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/speedy-flags-up-hire-delays-as-market-weakens/ The ruling in Crest Nicholson v Ardmore marks a major escalation in how the Building Safety Act 2022 can be used to pursue liabilities across corporate structures, with the court making clear that group companies can be forced to stand behind historic defects.
With Ardmore preparing an appeal,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ardmore-to-appeal-landmark-15m-building-safety-act-ruling/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ardmore-to-appeal-landmark-15m-building-safety-act-ruling/ The job forms the core of the Bank’s wider Location Strategy project and will see a major consolidation and refurbishment programme rolled out across the secure and heritage-sensitive site in a live working environment.
Contractors are being lined up for a phased delivery approach covering everything from enabling works throug]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/race-begins-for-142m-bank-of-england-refurbishment-job/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/race-begins-for-142m-bank-of-england-refurbishment-job/ The year-long scam saw candidates fed answers through a concealed bluetooth earpiece during online CITB tests needed to secure CSCS cards and gain access to construction sites.
Detectives said the gang charged candidates up to £850 each to cheat the exam, generating more than £60,000 over sev]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fraud-gang-sentenced-for-fixing-safety-tests-for-cscs-cards/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fraud-gang-sentenced-for-fixing-safety-tests-for-cscs-cards/ The year-long scam saw candidates fed answers through a concealed bluetooth earpiece during online CITB tests needed to secure CSCS cards and gain access to construction sites.
Detectives said the gang charged candidates up to £850 each to cheat the exam, generating more than £60,000 over sev]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fraud-gang-sentenced-for-fixing-cscs-safety-tests/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fraud-gang-sentenced-for-fixing-cscs-safety-tests/ Founder Paul Ruddick becomes chief executive of the new Reds10 Group, overseeing nine businesses across the vertically integrated operation while remaining chairman of Reds10.
Ryan Geldard, new chief executive of Reds10
Geldard, previously managing director – offsite, takes day-to-day control as the firm tar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reds10-shake-up-puts-founder-in-new-group-ceo-seat/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reds10-shake-up-puts-founder-in-new-group-ceo-seat/ The firm said it will largely stop buying land, warning it cannot hit required returns amid rising tax, regulation and soft sales.
Instead, the developer will double down on extracting value from its existing sites and tightly control construction activity in line with demand and regulatory delays.The move comes des]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/berkeley-slams-brakes-on-land-buying-as-market-headwinds-bite/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/berkeley-slams-brakes-on-land-buying-as-market-headwinds-bite/ The latest haul of half a dozen jobs includes a carbon capture facility on Teesside, Wales High School in Sheffield, Tubecon’s biggest bridge job to date in Cambridgeshire, the National Railway Museum and a silicon chip manufacturing facility in Bristol.
Billington has also secured a London data centre scheme for an existing client]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/billington-lands-50m-project-haul-as-order-book-backs-2026-target/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/billington-lands-50m-project-haul-as-order-book-backs-2026-target/ The Government Major Projects Portfolio has been trimmed from around 200 schemes to about 80, in a move designed to sharpen focus on the most critical programmes and improve oversight.
The reset also confirms a shift in control to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, which repla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/pay-caps-scrapped-in-mega-schemes-reset-to-lure-top-talent/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/pay-caps-scrapped-in-mega-schemes-reset-to-lure-top-talent/ Accounts for the year to 30 June 2025 reveal that while pre-tax profit doubled to £814,000 from £404,000, margins remained tight at just 0.7% underlining the pressure still facing contractors even as workloads rise.
Torsion said its model of working closely with sister business Torsion Developments at conception, planning and pre-construction stage had hel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/torsion-eyes-200m-turnover-despite-slowdown-threat/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/torsion-eyes-200m-turnover-despite-slowdown-threat/ The Leeds-based firm said the deal strengthens delivery capability across water, environmental and wider infrastructure markets as AMP8 spending ramps up.
The five-year cycle is worth around £100bn, roughly double the previous round, and is expected to drive a surge in upgrade and resilience work.Sutton-in-Ashfield-based ESG tu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ng-bailey-buys-esg-to-tap-100bn-water-investment-wave/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ng-bailey-buys-esg-to-tap-100bn-water-investment-wave/ The contractor is creating a new director of technology role, with Paul Connolly stepping up from head of construction technical services to lead its growing data centre division.
He will report to Rob Lemming, who leads the Public, Science and Technology business unit, and take charge of one of the firm’s fastest-expanding secto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-lines-up-data-centre-push-with-senior-switch/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-lines-up-data-centre-push-with-senior-switch/ Ashfield District Council said internal checks identified governance issues within the Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC) project.
Lindum started on the site as main contractor last Summer and the council has now confirmed works were paused in January.After council officials raised concerns an independent review confirmed that some elements of the proje]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/work-stopped-on-44m-lindum-site-after-council-blunder/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/work-stopped-on-44m-lindum-site-after-council-blunder/ Bryson was chosen due to its simple “smarter, faster, greener” ordering process with its greener reporting portal for transparent carbon emissions tracking a key differential.
Rodney Fear, Bryson Business Development Director said: “We’re excited to partner with Laing O’Rourke as one of  their preferred PPE and Site Consu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bryson-lands-laing-orourke-ppe-deal/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bryson-lands-laing-orourke-ppe-deal/ The government-backed lender opens for business this week with a clear brief: de-risk developments, crowd in private capital and accelerate delivery across England’s clogged housing pipeline.
A first £100m deal with insurer Aviva will fund thousands of build-to-rent homes, including a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/16bn-housing-bank-launches-to-unlock-stalled-schemes/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/16bn-housing-bank-launches-to-unlock-stalled-schemes/ The US private equity firm made its approach earlier this year before returning in March with a formal indicative proposal for the AIM-listed supplier, now branded BRCK.
But Brickability’s board moved quickly to reject the bid, saying it “fundamentally undervalued” the business.The firm had opened the door to talks and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/us-investor-behind-bovis-circles-listed-brick-giant/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/us-investor-behind-bovis-circles-listed-brick-giant/ The structural steel giant said underlying pre-tax profit for the year to 28 March 2026 will hit market expectations at around £10.2m.
But behind the steady headline number, profitability is being squeezed by major project delays.A £438m UK and Europe order book continues to provide the steelwork contractor with visibility.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severfield-hit-by-margin-squeeze-as-job-delays-impact/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severfield-hit-by-margin-squeeze-as-job-delays-impact/ Originally constructed in 1913, 50 Pall Mall was redeveloped in 1997 while retaining its carved Portland stone façade. It was later refurbished to a Grade A standard in 2006.
The current building contains 33,888 sq ft of office space across nine floors.Tishman Speyer plans to modernise the building, including upgrading its ESG credentials and enhancing ame]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tishman-speyer-to-refurb-pall-mall-office-block/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tishman-speyer-to-refurb-pall-mall-office-block/ A joint alert from the Builders Merchants Federation and Construction Products Association reveals the conflict is driving a sharp rise in transport and production costs across the supply chain.
Merchants, house builders and contractors say surcharges are already landing with little warning and limited justific]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/middle-east-crisis-fuels-fresh-construction-cost-surge/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/middle-east-crisis-fuels-fresh-construction-cost-surge/ The Metro Riverside project will transform under-used land around the shopping centre into a mixed-use, carbon-neutral district designed as a “city within a city”, with Metrocentre repositioned at its core.Plans centre on compact, walkable neighbourhoods supported by upgraded transport links an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/metrocentre-owner-signs-up-for-4500-home-tyne-riverside-revival/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/metrocentre-owner-signs-up-for-4500-home-tyne-riverside-revival/ The Norman Foster designed offices formerly known as 33 Canada Square has secured consent for a major 545,000 sq ft upgrade.
Reworked by architect T P Bennett, the renamed 17-storey One Eden project will advance once the developer has secured a prelet for the space.As well as creating new groundfloor retail space there is an option for a rooftop destination]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/canary-wharf-group-lines-up-another-major-office-retrofit/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/canary-wharf-group-lines-up-another-major-office-retrofit/ Turnover jumped 25% to £973m in 2025 as newly-secured work moved into delivery, but pre-tax profit halved to £9.8m as higher-margin legacy projects dropped out of the mix.
Operation margin fell to 2.0% from 3.5%, reflecting a business now weighted towards early-stage jobs yet to reach peak prof]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/multiplex-revenue-nears-1bn-but-margins-squeezed/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/multiplex-revenue-nears-1bn-but-margins-squeezed/ The Sheffield contractor posted turnover of £71m for 2025, up from £50m the year before, while pre-tax profit swung to £1.24m from a £1.65m loss.
Henry Boot sold its contracting arm to its management last year to concentrate on house building and land and property development.HBC issued the update after figures pub]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hbc-targets-120m-turnover-after-profit-recovery-year/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hbc-targets-120m-turnover-after-profit-recovery-year/ The mutual will not offer renewal terms from 1 July 2026 and will instead wind down through a solvent exit, continuing to meet existing claims but writing no new business.
Its departure removes one of the last insurers willing to provi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cladding-claims-see-major-insurer-pull-plug-on-architect-pi-cover/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cladding-claims-see-major-insurer-pull-plug-on-architect-pi-cover/ The Growth and Housing Accelerator Fund will target sites where progress has stalled due to lack of transport infrastructure cash.
It forms part of Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3) and will launch with a £165m investment.The fund will focus on locations on or near to motorways and A-roads across England.
Secretary of State Heidi Alexander said: “Too many housin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/165m-earmarked-for-roads-to-unlock-stalled-housing-sites/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/165m-earmarked-for-roads-to-unlock-stalled-housing-sites/ Paul Coulson, 56, died after a colleague started a conveyor not realising he had climbed inside it.
The incident happened on 22 May 2024 at Herringswell Sawmills, a site in Bury St Edmonds in Suffolk operated by Huws Gray Limited. Coulson, a labourer, had been tasked with removing plastic packaging from pall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/builders-merchant-fined-22m-after-labourer-crushed-to-death/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/builders-merchant-fined-22m-after-labourer-crushed-to-death/ Toplass will step into an executive founder role for the group, while Jason Stapley – Pagabo’s other founding member – will continue in a chief procurement officer role for the procurement business.
The move will see both refocus their efforts on new strategic growth opportunities, nurturi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/all-change-at-the-top-of-pagabo/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/all-change-at-the-top-of-pagabo/ Changes by developers British Land and AustralianSuper will see an increase in height and massing of the residential buildings “in response to major regulatory changes and sector-wide cost and viability challenges.”
Levels of affordable housing have also chenged to 20% in the next phase and a minimum 9% across the whole site.The decision will allow the next phase of development]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-revised-canada-water-masterplan-2/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-revised-canada-water-masterplan-2/ Changes by developers British Land and AustralianSuper will see an increase in height and massing of the residential buildings “in response to major regulatory changes and sector-wide cost and viability challenges.”
Levels of affordable housing have also chenged to 20% in the next phase and a minimum 9% across the whole site.The decision will allow the next phase of development]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-revised-canada-water-masterplan/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-revised-canada-water-masterplan/ The house builder, owned by US investor Apollo, turned in a sharp jump in 2025 trading, with pre-tax profit climbing 75% to £124m as turnover jumped by just over a third to £1.43bn.
Completions increased 29% to 4,931 homes, including 779 delivered by St Modwen over the 11 months since the acqui]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/miller-homes-targets-7000-homes-after-record-results-surge/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/miller-homes-targets-7000-homes-after-record-results-surge/ The four-year deal will simplify the purchase or hire of modular buildings across the public sector, including education, health, housing, and justice sectors.
Michelle Walker, Head of Procurement Service and Supply Solutions at YPO, said: “We have an outstanding panel of providers on this agreement, which offers innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the needs of YPO customer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winners-revealed-for-500m-modular-building-framework/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winners-revealed-for-500m-modular-building-framework/ The funding deal with Associated British Ports will unlock early design, engineering and enabling works, paving the way for a full-scale redevelopment of the South Wales port into a heavy-duty assembly and marshalling hub for Celtic Sea projects.
The move signals the first real step towards building the ons]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/first-floating-wind-turbine-assembly-port-set-for-port-talbot/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/first-floating-wind-turbine-assembly-port-set-for-port-talbot/ The Turkish-owned contractor will deliver 35 affordable housing units, 10 high-end apartments and three luxury penthouses for client Lodha group on the former Odeon cinema site opposite the Design Museum.
Ant Yapi said: “We are honoured to partner on this landmark development and look forward to delivering a project that reflects the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ant-yapi-lands-holland-park-gate-contract/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ant-yapi-lands-holland-park-gate-contract/ A report from consultant Gleeds says the Defence Infrastructure Organisation must shift away from one-off procurement towards alliancing and early contractor involvement to build the strong supply chain needed to deliver at pace the UK’s ambitions.
Defence infrastructure spending is expec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/defence-infrastructure-push-risks-stalling-without-reform/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/defence-infrastructure-push-risks-stalling-without-reform/ South Cambridgeshire District Council has approved the project, which will bring two resident-led communities together side-by-side in a single development – a UK first at this scale.
The scheme marks the first major job from a joint venture between developer TOWN and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-to-build-uks-first-large-scale-dual-cohousing-build/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-to-build-uks-first-large-scale-dual-cohousing-build/ The new Road Investment Strategy 3 marks a pivot toward maintenance, renewal, and completing existing, rather than starting new, enhancement projects.
Just five big enhancement schemes are due to start during the five-year RIS3 period through to 2031.Ministers are pitching the package as one of the biggest ever road funding rounds, with a clear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/27bn-ris-3-roads-reboot-targets-network-renewal-full-list/Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/27bn-ris-3-roads-reboot-targets-network-renewal-full-list/ The social housing services contractor this morning revealed it had secured a £450m, 10-year contract with Birmingham City Council and a £250m, 10-year deal with Cross Keys Homes in Peterborough, cementing its push into core maintenance work.
The wins cap a strong year of contract retention and new business, with Mears now sitting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mears-700m-housing-wins-lift-order-book-to-record-4bn/Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mears-700m-housing-wins-lift-order-book-to-record-4bn/ The Employment Tribunal ruling has been shared with the Enquirer showing a victory for 1,687 ex-ISG staff.
The former employees have been successful in their Protective Award claims worth up to £5,600 each – more than £9m in total.The tribunal ruled in their favour because ISG failed in its legal duty to consult collec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-isg-staff-win-redundancy-legal-claims/Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-isg-staff-win-redundancy-legal-claims/ Housing Secretary Steve Reed and Mayor Sadiq Khan have agreed a package of emergency, time-limited measures designed to get sites moving again.
The plan centres on fast-tracking viable schemes, easing cost burdens and giving the Mayor new powers to override borough refusals on major projects.Three key measures driving the resetFast-track planning route]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-planning-rules-torn-up-to-speed-up-housing/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-planning-rules-torn-up-to-speed-up-housing/ The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund award will support a £6m programme to convert the site’s gas-fired kilns to run on 100% green hydrogen.
Two tunnel kilns will be retrofitted, replacing 224 burners and installing new hydrogen supply, control and electrical systems without altering the kiln structures.The move will make]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/brick-giant-to-fire-up-worlds-first-hydrogen-kilns/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/brick-giant-to-fire-up-worlds-first-hydrogen-kilns/ The long-term public-private partnership will see the team design, build, finance and operate new and refurbished halls across the Connaught and South Stoneham campuses over 50 years.
Work will deliver 1,092 new student bed spaces by 2029 alongside the refurbishment of 399 existing rooms and restoration of the Grade II listed Stoneham House.The Aspire]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vinci-and-hochtief-set-for-170m-southampton-student-digs-job/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vinci-and-hochtief-set-for-170m-southampton-student-digs-job/ Work will start on site in May until spring 2028 to a build new room2 hotel after a funding deal was secured by developer Marrico and Helios Real Estate with Aberdeen Investments.
The development will be located on the former Leeds International Swimming Pool site and forms part of the wider Lisbon Street regeneration in the West End of Leeds.The 16-storey scheme will contain 200 hotel rooms,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-wins-46m-leeds-hotel-job/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-wins-46m-leeds-hotel-job/ The drive is  aimed at accounts payable professionals and finance personnel in the industry.
The agency warned construction is especially vulnerable to invoice fraud because it relies on complex supply chains, frequent high value payments and reliance on emails to communicate payment instructions which criminals can compromise.Invoice fraud happens when crimi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/police-launch-construction-invoice-fraud-campaign/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/police-launch-construction-invoice-fraud-campaign/ The three-year programme will be delivered by a Network Rail and AtkinsRéalis integrated project team, covering 43 kilometres of railway near Portsmouth spanning 11 stations.
Scott Kelley, Managing Director of Complex Projects, AtkinsRéalis, said: “This project will significantly improve network performance throughout Wessex, bene]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/atkinsralis-lands-98m-rail-upgrade-deal/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/atkinsralis-lands-98m-rail-upgrade-deal/ Hartley will take over as chief executive from 1 July, replacing long-serving boss Stuart Crooks, who is stepping down after 40 years in the nuclear industry.
Hartley, an expert in mechanical engineering,  returns to the mega-project having previously spent five years as technical director on the job before moving in 2023 to lead EDF’s Nuclear Operations business, w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mampe-expert-returns-to-run-hinkley-point-c/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mampe-expert-returns-to-run-hinkley-point-c/ Approval clears the path for a 2027 start on the LSE Bankside project, with the team now preparing a Gateway 2 submission on one of the capital’s largest student accommodation jobs.
Southwark council has backed plans to redevelop Bankside House at 24 Sumner Street, with Bouygues working alongside LSE and investor Equitix.The project will replace the existing building with three linked t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bouygues-gets-go-ahead-for-triple-tower-london-student-job/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bouygues-gets-go-ahead-for-triple-tower-london-student-job/ This clears the way for another 959 homes and student rooms at the south London regeneration job.
Southwark council approved revised plans for the West Site, covering the existing London College of Communication plot once the university moves into its new home at The Elephant.
The consented scheme will deliver 507 build-to-rent homes, including 165 affo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/final-pound400m-phase-of-london-elephant-amp-castle-scheme-approved/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/final-pound400m-phase-of-london-elephant-amp-castle-scheme-approved/ The contract will form part of Edgbaston’s Masterplan and will see Sisk undertake the redevelopment of the Raglan and Priory Stands into a new 3,200-seater stand delivering improved spectator facilities plus a new four-star Radisson RED hotel complete with hospitality boxes and pitch-facing rooms.
Completion of the stadium redevelopment is forecast in time for the Men&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sisk-to-revamp-edgbaston-in-time-for-2027-ashes/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sisk-to-revamp-edgbaston-in-time-for-2027-ashes/ The latest remediation project is at Wren’s Cross, a residential development completed in 2019 in Maidstone.
The scheme comprises 66 apartments within a single block where Anamore will deliver a programme of remediation works designed to reduce fire risk and ensure the safety of all occupants.
At]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/anamore-lands-london-remediation-projects/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/anamore-lands-london-remediation-projects/ Working for developer Bridgemont, the scheme will retain around 90% of the existing Terry Farrell-designed structure and most of the façade, but rework the building internally and at ground level to bring it up to modern standards.
Plans include 35,000 sq m of Grade A o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-charing-cross-landmark-office-to-be-rebuilt-inside/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-charing-cross-landmark-office-to-be-rebuilt-inside/ Work for the client Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited will start in June and is expected to complete in 2029.
The redevelopment project will deliver a modernised harbour and expanded landside infrastructure to support current and future ferry operations.Works include significant land reclamation to create the required marshalling and laydown a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaughlin-ampnbspharvey-lands-pound107m-port-upgrade-deal/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaughlin-ampnbspharvey-lands-pound107m-port-upgrade-deal/ APS will take over the distribution, sales, and after sales support of PALFINGER´s aerial work platform business across the country.
Bernd Winderle, VP Sales & Service EMEA PD at PALFINGER said: “This new partnership with APS represents an important step forward in reinforcing PALFINGER´s aerial work platfo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lifting-giant-palfinger-links-up-with-aps/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lifting-giant-palfinger-links-up-with-aps/ The specialist brickmaker said revenue dipped 1.7% to £69m in the year to 31 December 2025, while pre-tax profit nearly halved to £4.3m.
The group blamed the drop on a sluggish UK market, tight pricing across the sector and disruption from its own investment and integration programme.Michelmersh said UK brick dispatches ro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/michelmersh-hit-by-weak-demand-and-tight-brick-pricing/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/michelmersh-hit-by-weak-demand-and-tight-brick-pricing/ A new report from Turner & Townsend warns that viability has become the single biggest barrier to delivering tall buildings in the capital, with rising costs now colliding with weaker yields and tougher funding conditions.
The consultant found London has seen one of the steepest cost increases of any global city, making it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tower-plans-squeezed-as-london-build-costs-spiral/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tower-plans-squeezed-as-london-build-costs-spiral/ Development manager Patrizia confirmed the award with work starting this month and practical completion targeted for August 2027.
Planning consent achieved in November will see the 1990s building transformed into a modern, highly sustainable destination in the heart of London’s financial district containing 120,000 sq ft of high-quality wo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaughlin-amp-harvey-lands-old-broad-st-revamp/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaughlin-amp-harvey-lands-old-broad-st-revamp/ It said: “We propose to ban the withholding of retention payments under the terms of construction contracts, consulting on its implementation.
“This will prevent small firms losing retentions to insolvency or non-payment.”
Initial consultations showed the majority of the industry is in favour of a total ban rather than an alternative system like project bank accounts.
Co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-set-to-ban-retentions/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-set-to-ban-retentions/ Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has tasked HS2 chief executive Mark Wild with testing whether stripping out complexity from the railway could save taxpayers billions and bring services into operation sooner.
Top of the list is a rethink of the line’s original 360km/h specification.Ministers said no railway in the UK or elsewhere is currently engineered for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ministers-delay-hs2-reset-plan-for-extra-cost-savings/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ministers-delay-hs2-reset-plan-for-extra-cost-savings/ It is the first time Sumitomo has gone direct to the market with its own-branded machines having previously supplied excavators to other manufacturers.
Rouse will supply a range of 8t-50t Dash-7 diggers to the market through it Armley dealership European Plant Ltd.The target territory for plant hires and contractors will span Leeds, Nottingham, Lincol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rouse-acquires-sumitomo-excavator-dealership/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rouse-acquires-sumitomo-excavator-dealership/ The 28-storey scheme, close to Piccadilly station, has already secured planning approval and now moves into the Building Safety Regulator approval stage with the hope of starting work this summer.
JRL will deliver the 359 flats scheme through its in-house model, with Midgard acting as main contractor a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jrl-submits-gateway-2-for-manchester-28-storey-tower/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jrl-submits-gateway-2-for-manchester-28-storey-tower/ Final results for the year ended 30 September 2025 where due to be posted by 31 March 2026.
But Hercules said the accounts have taken longer than expected “due to the consolidation of acquisitions and further work needed to review certain subcontractor contracts.”It added: “Consequently, in accordance with the AIM Rules, the Com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hercules-shares-to-be-suspended-as-results-delayed/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hercules-shares-to-be-suspended-as-results-delayed/ The major retrofit scheme at 1–12 Magdalen Street has been designed by architect Perkins&Will for a partnership between The Crown Estate, Pioneer Group and Oxford Science Enterprises.
The project is currently out to tender, with Morgan Sindall understood to be one of the firms pursuing the job to create around 100,000 sq ft of lab-enabled incubator and accelerat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/125m-plan-to-convert-oxford-store-into-labs-approved/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/125m-plan-to-convert-oxford-store-into-labs-approved/ The scheme’s 800,000 sq ft first phase will contain three logistics units on the site of the former Parkside Colliery.
The enabling works programme includes site clearance, earthworks cut and fill to form platforms at the required formation levels alongside highways, drainage, service distribution and landscaping works.Follow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/john-f-hunt-kick-starts-work-on-colliery-site-revamp/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/john-f-hunt-kick-starts-work-on-colliery-site-revamp/ The government is proposing to establish a single, unified Industry Training Board which would serve the combined construction and engineering construction sectors.
It said: “Before a change of this nature can be made, government must consult affected industry.”The consultation began on Mo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/consultation-opens-on-merging-citb-and-ecitb/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/consultation-opens-on-merging-citb-and-ecitb/ The joint venture brings together the housing body and investment giant and will launch with a seed portfolio of over 1,000 homes.
The partnership will be jointly equity financed and supported through L&G’s annuity portfolio, which deploys capital into productive assets that aims to generate income to support long-term pension commitments.The deal w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hyde-group-and-lampg-join-forces-in-affordable-homes-drive/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hyde-group-and-lampg-join-forces-in-affordable-homes-drive/ The framework is designed to support clients from the earliest planning stages through to live project delivery and ongoing contract management.
That means consultants, specialist advisers and installation contractors will all be chasing places.The biggest single package is Lot 6, a £200m total s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/race-starts-for-1bn-nhs-decarbonisation-framework/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/race-starts-for-1bn-nhs-decarbonisation-framework/ People were asked to leave Evolution Cove in Plymouth on Friday night after damage was discovered to key structural beams in the 64-unit apartment block.
Property manager Centrick told the BBC temporary accommodation had been provided and a structural back-propping system would be installed in the building.It said the works were expected to take about four weeks.
Property]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/apartment-block-evacuated-over-beam-safety-fears/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/apartment-block-evacuated-over-beam-safety-fears/ The job will be let on a two-stage design and build basis, with the successful bidder first brought in under a pre-construction services agreement to shape the detailed design and delivery strategy before moving on to construction.
Westwick Row will deliver around 80 homes on a five-acre sit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crown-estate-lines-up-25m-hemel-housing-testbed-job/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crown-estate-lines-up-25m-hemel-housing-testbed-job/ Each location is expected to deliver at least 10,000 homes, with several schemes scaling up to 40,000 as part of a new generation of large-scale, infrastructure-led communities.
The seven sites span London and key regional growth corridors, with a strong focus on transport links to unlock development and support]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/seven-new-towns-named-to-close-homes-delivery-gap/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/seven-new-towns-named-to-close-homes-delivery-gap/ Lovell Partnerships is transforming the former Edensor High School site in Longton into a new 193 home scheme.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman told the Stoke Sentinel: “We were called to Edensor Road following concerns for the welfare of a man at a building site. A man had sustained serious injuries after becoming trapped under a concrete pillar.&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worker-crushed-under-concrete-pillar/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worker-crushed-under-concrete-pillar/ The winning contractors and regions they will cover are:Axis Europe Ltd – Greater London & South East and Coast
Fortem Solutions Limited – Yorkshire, Humberside & East Midlands
Morgan Sindall Property Services Limited – Home Counties
Novus Property Solutions Limited – South West.
UI Social Infrastruct]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/five-firms-land-1bn-guinness-maintenance-deal/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/five-firms-land-1bn-guinness-maintenance-deal/ Ministers have set out plans to cut steel import quotas by 60% from July and impose a 50% tariff on material brought in above those limits — a move aimed at shielding UK producers but set to ripple through the construction supply chain.
The strategy also sets a target for UK steel to meet up to 50% of domestic demand, up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-steel-strategy-set-to-drive-up-construction-costs/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-steel-strategy-set-to-drive-up-construction-costs/ Renols Lleshi, 19, was helping to dismantle scaffolding on the 12th floor roof garden of a block of flats being built at the Ark Soane Academy site, Mill Hill Road, London W3 on 5 July 2023. As he stepped onto a ventilation shaft the covering gave way, and he fell six floors to his death.
His father said “My family and I are devastated by the loss]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/teenage-labourer-dies-in-ventilation-shaft-fall/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/teenage-labourer-dies-in-ventilation-shaft-fall/ The homes will sit within a 557-home mixed-tenure scheme being brought forward by Hill in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich, alongside a new leisure centre.
Clarion has acquired the affordable element through a Section 106 deal, securing the social rent homes in Blocks D and E of the development.The scheme will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-seals-london-woolwich-social-homes-deal-with-clarion/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-seals-london-woolwich-social-homes-deal-with-clarion/ O’Sullivan joined Battersea in June 2024 after 21 years at Galliard Homes.
He was dismissed in May 2025 amid claims he raised whistleblowing concerns about his employer, a Malaysian-owned development company.He alleges that he was dismissed following charges of gross misconduct after raising concerns]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-battersea-power-station-boss-launches-tribunal-claim/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-battersea-power-station-boss-launches-tribunal-claim/ The job, awarded by London Gateway Port, will see the SME contractor build out a new automated container yard at Berth 5 as the port ramps up capacity.
The one-year programme is due to start at the end of March following the standstill period, with completion targeted by March 2027.Works will deliver 10 automated stacking crane modules alongside heavy-duty]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gobion-lands-52m-dp-world-london-gateway-yard-job/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gobion-lands-52m-dp-world-london-gateway-yard-job/ The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) community will also include high quality communal and outdoor spaces next to New Street Station.
The job will be completed in 2029 and reinforces Landmark Properties’ plans to implement four to six PBSA and residential schemes per year.The firm entered the UK market in 2024,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/american-student-builder-gets-birmingham-green-light/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/american-student-builder-gets-birmingham-green-light/ The four-year deal is open to public sector clients across the region and is split into six construction lots, six infrastructure lots and a single demolition lot.
Up to 10 contractors have been appointed to each lot, with heavyweights including Kier, Morgan Sindall, BAM, Galliford Try, Vinci, Wates and Willmott Dixon dominating the top-value]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winners-named-for-1bn-north-west-contractor-framework/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winners-named-for-1bn-north-west-contractor-framework/ The news follows a £17.4m funding deal towards upfront enabling works and supporting infrastructure from Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Godley Green Garden Village will provide up to 2,150 new homes, in addition to a host of community facilities and amenities, including a new primary school, sports pitches, two local centres. allotme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-manchester-garden-village/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-manchester-garden-village/ The business is ditching its single group director model for construction services and moving to standalone leadership teams headed by new MDs across its key divisions as workload ramps up.
Main trading arm McGoff Construction Services is expected to post a strong rise in revenue in the year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcgoff-resets-leadership-to-fuel-next-growth-phase/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcgoff-resets-leadership-to-fuel-next-growth-phase/ Government decommissioning body, Nuclear Restoration Services will take over ownership of the North Ayrshire reactor from EDF on 1 April.
This will be the first Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor station to enter formal decommissioning – marking a major shift as Britain begins retiring its second-generation nucl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/second-generation-nuclear-reactor-demolition-era-begins/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/second-generation-nuclear-reactor-demolition-era-begins/ The infrastructure services contractor is the standout name in a list of around 30 firms, largely made up of smaller subcontractors and specialist trades, representing a small 7% slice of all firms named by the Government for breaches.
This is the first ‘naming round’ since the Chancellor&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/amey-tops-construction-minimum-wage-breach-list/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/amey-tops-construction-minimum-wage-breach-list/ The infrastructure services contractor is the standout name in a list of around 30 firms, largely made up of smaller subcontractors and specialist trades, representing a small 7% slice of all firms named by the Government for breaches.
This is the first ‘naming round’ since the Chancellor&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/amey-tops-construction-mimumum-wage-breach-list/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/amey-tops-construction-mimumum-wage-breach-list/ The project procured via the DfE Construction Framework will see demolition of the existing college buildings and their replacement with four-storey educational facility spanning 75,000 sq ft on the St Marys Gate campus.
Construction is expected to commence imminently with the new building scheduled for completion towards the end of 2028.Micha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-wins-39m-college-upgrade/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-wins-39m-college-upgrade/ The firm appeared at High Wycombe Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning for a prosecution instigated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the UK’s independent nuclear regulator.
The charges relate to an incident which occurred at the Aldermaston site in West Berkshire on 6 July 2023 when Stuart Cook, 58, a construction worker from Ea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-pleads-not-guilty-after-nuclear-site-death/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-pleads-not-guilty-after-nuclear-site-death/ The proposed Eurocentral Gateway scheme will deliver over 200,000 sq ft of new industrial and logistics space in one of Scotland’s most established and sought-after distribution locations.
Work will involve construction of two high-specification industrial buildings of approximately]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractor-j-smart-plans-new-industrial-hub/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractor-j-smart-plans-new-industrial-hub/ Developer Hub is bringing forward the 1.2-acre mixed-use development, known as Chords. This will consist of 695 co-living flats and 20 three-bed family homes alongside community infrastructure, including a new NHS health centre.
Designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, the scheme will be deliv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/final-phase-of-londons-elephant-park-gets-green-light/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/final-phase-of-londons-elephant-park-gets-green-light/ Making Tax Digital changes comes into force next month and require construction sole traders with qualifying income over £50,000 to maintain digital records and send quarterly updates via HMRC-recognised software.
But the government publicity campaign for the changes is being pushed through the industry’s dwindling range of shrinking print titles.One contractor said:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hmrc-promotes-digital-tax-changes-with-print-ads/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hmrc-promotes-digital-tax-changes-with-print-ads/ The contractor will build the Melbury Court development off Old Dryburn Way for Whitesmocks, adding to its expanding North East pipeline.
The PBSA scheme will provide modern student flats alongside landscaped public realm to improve the surrounding setting.Completion is targeted for summer 2027 ahead of the 2027/28 academic intake.
The award marks anoth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-bags-25m-durham-student-flats-job/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-bags-25m-durham-student-flats-job/ The Technology and Construction Court ruled that Shepperton must pay the sum plus VAT and interest following a row over an interim payment from a £331m design and build contract in 2021.
Laing O’Rourke had originally sought to enforce a £5.6m adjudication award in its favour but the court reduced the final s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/laing-orourke-wins-32m-high-court-payout-in-film-studios-row/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/laing-orourke-wins-32m-high-court-payout-in-film-studios-row/ The acquisition of the 37,000 sq ft Wates House comes after the contractor has leased the building for 20 years.
Eoghan O’Lionaird, Chief Executive of Wates Group, said: “As a purpose-led business, everything we do at Wates is driven by reimagining places for people to thrive.“Securing the future of Wates House – our home for more than two decades – strengthens Wates’ long-term com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-buys-its-head-office-building/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-buys-its-head-office-building/ The family-owned contractor chose to donate £4.5m to regional charities instead of boosting shareholder dividends, marking one of the biggest philanthropic moves seen among UK regional builders.
Strong trading was driven by a busy delivery year, with 62 projects completed across its South of England patch and a steady stream of framework and direct award wins.Opera]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/beard-gives-away-45m-as-profits-hit-9m-high/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/beard-gives-away-45m-as-profits-hit-9m-high/ The £28m research facility is designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of the steel and metals sector on a brownfield site at Port Talbot’s Harbourside.
Morgan Sindall was first instructed under a design and build deal in 2023.SWITCH Harbourside, will be a purpose built, open access research hub supporting innovation across academics, industry and government.
Its focus will help secto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-starts-28m-steel-decarbonisation-centre/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-starts-28m-steel-decarbonisation-centre/ The contractor will act as principal contractor and principal designer on the scheme, which runs to 2028, delivering new facilities and upgrading existing systems to boost operational resilience.
Work will also increase feed and storm capacity at the site, forming part of Severn Trent’s wider AMP8 investment push ac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-bags-45m-rugby-sewage-works-upgrade/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-bags-45m-rugby-sewage-works-upgrade/ Developer Barking Riverside Limited has secured revised outline consent to deliver up to 20,000 homes on the 443-acre east London site – almost doubling the original 10,800-home consent.
The decision from Barking & Dagenham councillors clears the way for a long-term build-out of one of the capital’s most significant brownfield regeneration p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barking-riverside-doubles-down-with-20000-home-green-light/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barking-riverside-doubles-down-with-20000-home-green-light/ Davison brings over 25 years of experience in the piling and ground improvement markets, having spent most of his career with Keller and more recently working on HS2.
Over the coming months Davison will be taking time to meet AGD customers and suppliers across the country.
During his free time Davison races a Caterham car which has just been painted in the AGD orange livery. 
 ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/andrew-davison-becomes-joint-md-at-agd/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/andrew-davison-becomes-joint-md-at-agd/ Major schemes in the pipeline have already started and include the £59m Bridgwater tidal barrier (Kier), £37m Derby flood works (Sisk) and Kendal Flood Risk management scheme (VolkerStevin).
The programme also spans small repairs works alongside a growing push on natural flood management to slow water upstream.
Click here for full list]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/flood-defence-pipeline-swells-with-14bn-boost/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/flood-defence-pipeline-swells-with-14bn-boost/ Euston is the second bored tunnel underneath the capital – after the Northolt Tunnel – and is being constructed by the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture.
The 198-metre long machine operates as a 24/7 underground factory, excavating the earth and installing concrete segments into rings to create the tunnel.Overall, on both bores of the tunnel, 48,294 concrete segments wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/final-hs2-tbm-starts-drive-towards-euston/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/final-hs2-tbm-starts-drive-towards-euston/ Under national rules, companies moving abnormal loads to construction sites are required to notify the police in advance – not seek permission.
Most abnormal loads are safely self-escorted by trained operators with police escorts used only where there is a clear and exceptional risk.The Construction Plant-hir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/west-midlands-police-attacked-over-abnormal-loads/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/west-midlands-police-attacked-over-abnormal-loads/ New figures from the Construction Skills Certification Scheme reveal that now more than one in four CSCS cards is held by workers under 30.
It is the first tangible evidence that the industry is successfully attracting young talent after years of concern about a looming greying workforce time bomb.
The figures mark an eight-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/one-in-four-construction-workers-now-under-30/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/one-in-four-construction-workers-now-under-30/ The eight-year programme will run from 2027 to 2035, replacing the current £3bn framework of contractors including: BAM Nuttall, Kier, Jackson Civil Engineering and VolkerStevin, with design partners Arup, Atkins, Jacobs and Jeremy Benn Associates.
CDF2 will support the Agency’s nati]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bid-races-starts-for-55bn-flood-defence-super-framework/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bid-races-starts-for-55bn-flood-defence-super-framework/ The eight-year programme will run from 2027 to 2035, replacing the current £3bn framework of contractors including: BAM Nuttall, Kier, Jackson Civil Engineering and VolkerStevin, with design partners Arup, Atkins, Jacobs and Jeremy Benn Associates.
CDF2 will support the Agency’s nati]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bid-race-starts-for-55bn-flood-defence-super-framework/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bid-race-starts-for-55bn-flood-defence-super-framework/ Woodward will take the reins from Greg Fitzgerald at the AGM on 13 May, as Fitzgerald steps back from his dual role as executive chair and prepares to hand over as CEO within the next year.
The move keeps succession plans firmly on track, with Woodward already embedded at board level after joining as senior independent director in 2024 to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-appoints-new-chair-as-ceo-succession-plan-gathers-pace/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-appoints-new-chair-as-ceo-succession-plan-gathers-pace/ Despite highway maintenance budgets rising sharply, the annual report warns there is still no quick fix for the deteriorating local road network.
The survey by the Asphalt Industry Alliance found average highway maintenance budgets rose 17%, reaching £30.5m per]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/pothole-crisis-deepens-despite-funding-rise/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/pothole-crisis-deepens-despite-funding-rise/ The inflatable tents have been installed as part of the RAAC replacement programme on the roof of Royal Bolton Hospital’s maternity unit.
Robertson Construction North West has adapted the air-filled structures to sit on scaffolding at roof level. This creates a sealed weatherproof working area while crews remove reinforced autoclaved a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/robertson-uses-blow-up-roof-to-keep-hospital-dry/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/robertson-uses-blow-up-roof-to-keep-hospital-dry/ The ILIOS consortium, led by Kier Group and Nuvia with partners AL_A  Architects, Aecom and Turner & Townsend will build the UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant.
The winners overcame competition for the build contract from Inovus Infrastructure, consisting of Balfour Beatty and Vinci alongside AtkinsRealis, Mott Macdonald and WSP and a Ferrov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-led-consortium-lands-200m-fusion-energy-plant/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-led-consortium-lands-200m-fusion-energy-plant/ Industry sources said the building services specialist has stepped away from the Gravity Smart Campus project near Bridgwater following mounting “relationship problems” with client Agratas, the Tata Group’s global battery business.
The move will see TClarke redeploy staff previously assigned to the project across ot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tclarke-pulls-off-agratas-gigafactory-job/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tclarke-pulls-off-agratas-gigafactory-job/ Spending watchdogs at the National Audit Office said the Government has spent £377m so far to keep the site operational.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) intervened last April after its Chinese owner Jingye threatened to close the loss-making site.The NAO said shutting the site would have resulted in a large number of job losses at Scunthorp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bill-for-bailing-out-british-steel-set-to-top-15bn/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bill-for-bailing-out-british-steel-set-to-top-15bn/ The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons awarded the firm a £209,484 professional services contract to provide a Head of Construction function supporting projects across Parliament’s estate.
The role is designed to strengthen delivery oversight on building works around Westminster, ensuring schemes meet required on-site standards and follow con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-wins-key-parliamentary-construction-advisory-role/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-wins-key-parliamentary-construction-advisory-role/ Contractor McAleer & Rushe will deliver the Poland House purpose-built student accommodation development on Stratford High Street in East London.
The sign-off provides the final green light for full construction works, estimated to be valued at £50m, with completion targeted for the 2028/29 academic year.
The development sits close to Q]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcaleer-amp-rushe-wins-pound50m-london-student-job/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcaleer-amp-rushe-wins-pound50m-london-student-job/ The firm will now develop the design and delivery strategy for a new 3.6km link road between the A49 and A465.
A separate tender will be launched this summer to appoint the contractor for the full construction package ahead of a planned start on site in December.The revived scheme, previously paused in 2019, has now been rebranded as Phase 1 of the 8km Wester]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-to-shape-35m-phase-1-hereford-bypass-design/Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-to-shape-35m-phase-1-hereford-bypass-design/ Construction AI is aimed at smaller firms who struggle to afford the fees charged by giant software firms.
It has been developed by experienced building director Steve McKenna whose expertise spans quantity surveying, contract administration and construction dispute resolution.
McKenna said: “Most smaller firms still run]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ai-project-management-platform-launched-for-sme-contractors/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ai-project-management-platform-launched-for-sme-contractors/ Sypro’s contract management software – a project oversight and collaboration hub – has played a key role in 244 high-value Willmott Dixon projects, spanning New Engineering Contract (NEC), Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) and bespoke contract types.
Notable projects include the Grade I listed National Maritime Museum, which was successfully comp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sypro-renews-software-deal-with-willmott-dixon/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sypro-renews-software-deal-with-willmott-dixon/ The Construction Consultants (TCC) has been appointed to support the development of a new £8.6m Travelodge in Upminster in the London Borough of Havering.
TCC is providing contract administrator and quantity surveying services to the creation of the new hotel in Station Road. It will be Travelodge’s 86th hotel in London, and add to the hotel chain’s port]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tcc-adds-expertise-to-upminster-travelodge-site/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tcc-adds-expertise-to-upminster-travelodge-site/ In a trading update covering the period from November to the end of February, the house builder said it still expects to deliver around £450m pre-tax profit this year and a similar level in 2027.
The group is also targeting a year-end]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/berkeley-holds-profit-forecast-despite-global-turmoil/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/berkeley-holds-profit-forecast-despite-global-turmoil/ Revenue climbed to £93m as the regional builder continued to rely on programmes such as Scape, Pagabo and Construction West Midlands for a consistent flow of education, civic and health schemes.
Pre-tax profit edged up to £1.17m from £1.01m with operating margin largely unchanged at around 1.1%, highlighting how margins ac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/framework-orders-lift-tomlinson-turnover-to-93m/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/framework-orders-lift-tomlinson-turnover-to-93m/ Total construction output is estimated to have fallen by 2% over the three-month period, reinforcing concerns that the industry entered 2026 on the back foot.
The downturn was driven mainly by a drop in new work, which fell 3.2% over the period, while repair and maintenance activi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wet-winter-and-nervous-clients-hit-construction-workload/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wet-winter-and-nervous-clients-hit-construction-workload/ It is the latest deal under a £332m scheme to improve infrastructure around Didcot.
GRAHAM is undertaking the detailed design of the Culham river crossing and the Clifton Hampden bypass elements of the scheme.VolkerFitzpatrick will create a dual carriageway along the A4130 east of the A34 Milton Interchange and a new single carriageway bridge across the railway line and Mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/volkerfitzpatrick-wins-didcot-science-bridge/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/volkerfitzpatrick-wins-didcot-science-bridge/ REAP 3, a subsidiary of specialist build to rent developer BlueCastle Capital, aims to replace its previously approved 35-storey scheme with a much taller mixed-use tower next to Cardiff Central Station and the Principality Stadium.
This new approved proposal includes 528 build-to-rent flats, made up of 344 one-beds and 184 two-beds, along with an assoctaed two-story Pavi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardiff-clears-path-for-wales-tallest-tower/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardiff-clears-path-for-wales-tallest-tower/ Camden Council’s planning committee has backed the regeneration plans for the North London estate, clearing the way for construction to start this summer.
The redevelopment will deliver 478 homes across a mix of social rent, intermediate rent and market sale tenures, with 44% classed as affordable housing.Architect PRP has designe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-eyes-summer-start-for-camden-estate-rebuild/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-eyes-summer-start-for-camden-estate-rebuild/ Camden Council’s planning committee has backed the regeneration plans for the North London estate, clearing the way for construction to start this summer.
The redevelopment will deliver 478 homes across a mix of social rent, intermediate rent and market sale tenures, with 44% classed as affordable housing.Architect PRP has designe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-eyes-summer-start-for-480-home-camden-estate-rebuild/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-eyes-summer-start-for-480-home-camden-estate-rebuild/ Morgan Sindall has finally broken ground on the new complex, with activity on site set to ramp up in the coming weeks and completion expected in late 2027.
The project replaces the former West Denton pool built in the 1960s, which shut during the pandemic and never reopened.The new leisure centre will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-starts-delayed-29m-newcastle-leisure-centre/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-starts-delayed-29m-newcastle-leisure-centre/ Great British Energy–Nuclear has appointed Arup to lead early phase foundation engineering, while Mace will bring programme management expertise for the Anglesey scheme.
They will work alongside Gleeds, LDA Design and TÜV SÜD Nuclear Technologies to develop the site’s first integrated design.The team wil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-and-arup-land-roles-for-uks-first-small-modular-reactor/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-and-arup-land-roles-for-uks-first-small-modular-reactor/ The Grade II-listed 1963 building at Barker’s Pool will be converted into a mixed-use destination combining leisure, food and drink, retail and flexible workspace under plans designed by AHMM.
Urban Splash was selected by Sheffield City Council to lead the revival of the landmark b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-sheffield-cole-brothers-store-revival/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-sheffield-cole-brothers-store-revival/ The Grade II-listed 1963 building at Barker’s Pool will be converted into a mixed-use destination combining leisure, food and drink, retail and flexible workspace under plans designed by AHMM.
Urban Splash was selected by Sheffield City Council to lead the revival of the landmark b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-sheffield-cole-brother-store-revival/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-sheffield-cole-brother-store-revival/ He will take over the reins over the next few months from Terry Muckian who will assume executive responsibility at the Infrastructure operations and Cementation Skanska.
Marks’ last major industry role was as COO at facade speciailist Permasteelisa which he left late last year.Prior to that he held senior roles at NG Bailey, Laing O’Rourke and Galliford Try.
Marks also led]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-facade-boss-lee-marks-joins-skanska/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-facade-boss-lee-marks-joins-skanska/ Fitzgerald bought 219,377 shares at £4.072 each yesterday, lifting his total holding to 1,509,167 shares, equal to around 0.47% of voting rights.
The dealing comes after Vistry shares slumped more than 20% last week to a near-decade low after the group warned 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-boss-buys-893k-shares-after-stock-slide/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-boss-buys-893k-shares-after-stock-slide/ From April only micro, small, and medium size employers can use the Employer Networks funding route.
The annual budget for the programme has been set at £11.5m for the upcoming financial year with an annual cap on claims for smaller firms of between £1,500 and £4,500.The previous cap was £15,000 and the Enquirer has asked CITB for details of how the total £11.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-accused-of-cutting-cash-for-small-contractors/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-accused-of-cutting-cash-for-small-contractors/ The refurbishment project has been procured using the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), with Morgan Sindall appointed main contractor.
Plans will rejuvenate the sports centre – which originally opened in 1964 – by bringing the 15-hectare site up to a modern standard while showcasing its heritage and historic features.This will include enhancing facilities to support sports from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-submits-crystal-palace-refurb-plans/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-submits-crystal-palace-refurb-plans/ The council has lodged plans to transform the derelict former Co-op site between Spital Street and Hythe Street into a new neighbourhood delivering 69 homes across a mix of blocks rising to 4 storeys and town houses.
Around 22,000 sq ft of Class E commercial space will also be d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/25m-dartford-town-centre-housing-job-heads-for-tender/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/25m-dartford-town-centre-housing-job-heads-for-tender/ The massive AI data centre campus would deliver over 1.5m square metres of hyperscale floorspace across a campus of 15 data halls and is expected to cost around £7.5bn to build.
This makes one the most ambitious digital infrastructure projects ever targeting 1,000MW of IT load to serve the accelerating needs of artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
The project is fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/uks-biggest-ai-data-centre-plan-approved/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/uks-biggest-ai-data-centre-plan-approved/ The job marks the contractor’s first standalone affordable housing scheme exiting the sector over six years ago as part of the terms of a deal with Vistry to buy its affording housing and Linden Homes business for £1.1bn.Located beside the Shropshire Union Canal and close to the Grade II-listed Chester Shot Tower, the development will de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-back-in-affordable-housing-with-28m-chester-job/Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-back-in-affordable-housing-with-28m-chester-job/ The move is part of a proposed revamp of how grid connection requests are handled after the current system was swamped with speculative applications from developers.
Applications grew 450% last year leaving some developments a 15-year wait to hook-up to the national energy grid.Under the changes schemes like data centres and AI Growth Zones, EV charging hubs and electrified in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/data-centre-sites-to-jump-queue-for-grid-connections/Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/data-centre-sites-to-jump-queue-for-grid-connections/ The Central Heart prospectus, launched to global investors at MIPIM, sets out plans to transform around four hectares of under-used retail and office space into a high-rise neighbourhood.
Across a cluster of redevelopment sites, the vision includes up to 400,000 sq m of commercial floorspace, spac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-sets-out-high-rise-city-centre-vision/Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-sets-out-high-rise-city-centre-vision/ In its full-year results Forterra said: “We have around 80% of our gas usage secured for the remainder of 2026 with the month of March 100% covered, insulating us somewhat from the current price volatility caused by the situation in the Middle East.“We also have a good level of layered coverage beyond this, with around 70% of our usage secur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/forterra-insulated-from-iran-war-gas-price-shocks/Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/forterra-insulated-from-iran-war-gas-price-shocks/ The contractor posted a standout performance from its home construction arm, where turnover rose 3% to £3.1bn and operating profit jumped 36% to £110m.
Margin climbed to 3.5% from 2.7%, beating the division’s long-running 3% target a year ahead of plan.That stronger UK show]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-beatty-construction-margin-hits-35/Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-beatty-construction-margin-hits-35/ The site at Holborn, South Shields has undergone extensive remediation works including decontamination of the ground, raising of the former dry docks to overcome serious flooding issues, and construction of a new quay edge wall.
The civil engineering is now complete and has been handed over to developers for the final phase of house building.Phases one and two have already delivered 135]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keepmoat-and-cussins-to-complete-200m-south-shields-site/Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keepmoat-and-cussins-to-complete-200m-south-shields-site/ The tower, designed by SimpsonHaugh, will comprise a 5-star hotel and luxury residences managed by the hotel operator.
The latest designs come just weeks after the scheme’s first tower of 28 storeys, named No. 1 Kings, received consent from Liverpool City Council.Demolition works are set to start this spring for Davos Property Developments Limited]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-unveiled-for-70-storey-liverpool-tower/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-unveiled-for-70-storey-liverpool-tower/ The probe will examine work connected to the house builder’s financial statements for the years ending 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2024.
The regulator confirmed the investigation will be led by the FRC’s Executive Counsel.Vistry issued the first of three profit warnings back in October 2024, li]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/frc-probes-accountants-over-vistry-south-division-reporting/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/frc-probes-accountants-over-vistry-south-division-reporting/ North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said the investment programme would help to unlock a new film studio complex plan for Sunderland and enabling works for a long-planned arena at Gateshead Quays.
The largest single project is the £39m Crown Works Studios development in Sunderland, where construction prepar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/north-east-mayor-to-pump-cash-into-arena-and-film-studio-jobs/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/north-east-mayor-to-pump-cash-into-arena-and-film-studio-jobs/ Following concerns about unsafe demolition work, an HSE inspector visited a site at Greenheath Road, Cannock on 7 September 2023. The inspector found that demolition had been halted after asbestos was discovered on site.
A subsequent refurbishment and demolition asbestos survey identified 218m² of asbestos-contai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/two-firms-and-site-manager-fined-after-asbestos-blunders/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/two-firms-and-site-manager-fined-after-asbestos-blunders/ Acivico, owned by Birmingham City Council, is leading procurement of the CWM3 framework alongside partners Solihull and Sandwell councils.
Contractors fighting to renew places include Galliford Try, Morgan Sindall, Willmott Dixon, Speller Metcalfe, Seddon, Interclass and GF Tomlinson.Twenty contractors will be selected to deliver a pipeline of projects spanning education, housing, healt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/race-starts-for-3bn-west-midlands-framework/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/race-starts-for-3bn-west-midlands-framework/ Acivico, owned by Birmingham City Council, is leading procurement of the CWM3 framework alongside partners Solihull and Sandwell councils.
Contractors fighting to renew places include Galliford Try, Morgan Sindall, Willmott Dixon, Speller Metcalfe, Seddon, Interclass and GF Tomlinson.Twenty contractors will be selected to deliver a pipeline of projects spanning education, housing, healt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bid-race-starts-for-3bn-west-midlands-framework/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bid-race-starts-for-3bn-west-midlands-framework/ The house building giant has boosted production at its Brickworks, Tileworks and Space4 timber frame operations.
At it’s latest results Persimmon said: “Further investment across all three facilities will also play a pivotal role in supporting our growth ambitions. Our in-house materials are now the preferred choice throughout the business.“This approach delivers significant advantages]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/persimmon-brick-factory-working-247-to-meet-demand/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/persimmon-brick-factory-working-247-to-meet-demand/ The firm posted revenue of £1.05bn for the year to 31 December 2025, down 16% from £1.25bn, as lower road and rail activity dragged back the top line.
Pre-tax profit increased 32% to £48m while net cash rose to £189m from £158m. An improvement in cash flow gave the group]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-builds-record-7bn-order-book-as-profit-jumps-a-third/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-builds-record-7bn-order-book-as-profit-jumps-a-third/ Firms are being invited to take part in discussions ahead of inviting tenders later this year for the new Ysgol Bro Hyddgen development in Machynlleth.
The project will deliver a net-zero operation education campus for 540 pupils on the existing school grounds, replacing outdated buildings currently spread across two sites.The Ysgol Bro Hyddgen scheme already has full planning co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/market-sounding-starts-on-46m-mid-wales-school/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/market-sounding-starts-on-46m-mid-wales-school/ The council plans to invite tender in May for the major transport project, which forms a key part of the Greater Cambridge Sustainable Transport Programme.
The scheme will deliver a new dedicated busway linking the fast-growing settlement of Cambourne with Cambridge, alongside a new park-and-ride site aimed at cutting congestion on the A428 cor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/150m-cambridge-to-cambourne-busway-job-heads-for-tender/Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/150m-cambridge-to-cambourne-busway-job-heads-for-tender/ Developer Muse and Wythenshawe Community Housing Group submitted three separate planning applications for 422 new affordable homes in December 2025.
Now, works on two of the three new communities – C2 The Birtles and Brotherton House – can begin, with the third – Alpha House – expected to get the green light in the coming weeks.Brotherton House, a forme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-gets-green-light-for-office-to-apartments-conversion/Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-gets-green-light-for-office-to-apartments-conversion/ The partnership will drive the next phase of schemes under the council’s This City housing company, targeting a pipeline of seven sites in north, east and central Manchester.
The collaboration agreement will go before the council’s executive for approval at the end of this week.The next scheme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/manchester-city-council-jv-to-build-1600-homes/Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/manchester-city-council-jv-to-build-1600-homes/ Cardiff Council will ask cabinet members on 19 March to rubberstamp Graham’s appointment and finalise the contract value for the opening stage of the scheme.
This would allow construction to begin this summer.
The first phase of the project is backed by £100m in joint funding from the Welsh Govern]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-set-for-100m-cardiff-crossrail-phase-one/Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-set-for-100m-cardiff-crossrail-phase-one/ Willand O&M Ltd and New Wave Marine Ltd were sentenced at Exeter Crown Court last week following an incident on 1 June 2020 at the Willand Biogas site in Devon.
Carl Parsons, 34, was electrocuted and colleague Luke Madavan was left with life-changing injuries.Described by his family as funny, loving, kind and a fantastic father,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worker-electrocuted-after-cherry-picker-hits-power-line/Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worker-electrocuted-after-cherry-picker-hits-power-line/ The ambitious scheme at 980 Great West Road spans 13 acres and will see over 2,300 homes built across a mix of tenures, with 35% classed as affordable.
The plans also include around 330,000 sq ft of commercial and retail space, creating a new mixed-use neighbourhood along the M4 corridor.Former Glaxo HQ building at redevelopment site where 96%]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-2300-home-scheme-at-former-gsk-london-hq/Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-2300-home-scheme-at-former-gsk-london-hq/ The affordable homes partnership between Muse, Pension Insurance Corporation and Homes England has submitted proposals to Warrington Borough Council to redevelop land off Academy Way, on the site of the former DW Sports building.
The plans would deliver one and two-bed affordable flats across two six-storey buildings arranged around a central landscaped courty]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/habiko-submits-first-240-home-scheme-in-warrington/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/habiko-submits-first-240-home-scheme-in-warrington/ The main design and build contract awarded by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for the three-storey 2,500m² facility will see MTX employ advanced elements of Modern Methods of Construction
MTX has led the scheme through a two-stage procurement process under a Pre-Construction Service Agreement (PCSA), working closely with NHS Wales Shared Servic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mtx-wins-33m-welsh-modular-hospital-revamp/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mtx-wins-33m-welsh-modular-hospital-revamp/ The four-year framework, set up with Rise Construction Framework, will support projects across Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester as well as North Wales and Yorkshire.
The biggest slice of work sits in the general construction lot, where 38 fir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/north-west-landlord-unveils-428m-contractor-panel/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/north-west-landlord-unveils-428m-contractor-panel/ The firm has secured a shell and core contract to deliver the first of three giant datacentre buildings at Ada Infrastructure’s Docklands campus, propelling it to the number one spot in the monthly rankings.
Sisk ran McLaren close in a strong month for big-ticket project wins. The contractor secured two major schemes worth an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-tops-contracts-league-on-data-boom/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-tops-contracts-league-on-data-boom/ The failed machine was a luffing jib tower crane on hire from Falcon Cranes working on a Hill Group housing job at Barlby Road for Kensington and Chelsea Council.
A spokesperson from The Hill Group said: “On 4 March, an incident occurred at our Barlby Road site, being constructed on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, involving the jib of a tower crane becom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/probe-launched-after-falcon-tower-crane-collapse/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/probe-launched-after-falcon-tower-crane-collapse/ The bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 44.5 in February – down from January’s seven-month high (46.4) and the 14th consecutive monthly fall.
Residential building remained the weakest-performing segment in February (index at 37.0) and the rate of decline accelerated since January.Commercial construction ac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/housing-drags-down-fledgling-construction-recovery/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/housing-drags-down-fledgling-construction-recovery/ The firm has now revealed that previously hidden defects involving cavity barriers behind brickwork and render account for up to two-thirds of the steep £222m hike in its cladding remediation provision last year.
The problems only emerged after intrusive investigations and updated Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAE]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taylor-wimpey-to-spend-150m-this-year-on-safety-defects-backlog/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taylor-wimpey-to-spend-150m-this-year-on-safety-defects-backlog/ Site photos shared with the Enquirer show the aftermath of the failure on the residential site.
No-one is believed to have been injured in the incident.
The Enquirer has contacted firms understood to have been involved for comment.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tower-crane-collapses-in-london/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tower-crane-collapses-in-london/ The hybrid planning application will see two existing warehouse buildings demolished and replaced with two residential towers delivering co-living and affordable housing alongside community and education facilities.
The development has been designed architect Squire & Partners for site owner Pirin Limited and its development partner Fifth Stat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/near-1000-homes-approved-for-isle-of-dogs-site/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/near-1000-homes-approved-for-isle-of-dogs-site/ The huge piling programme, delivered by the Mace Dragados joint venture with Keltbray marks the end of a critical substructure phase on the 400m-long city centre station.
Each reinforced concrete pile has been sunk between 6m and 24m deep into the ground to form the backbone of the new seven-platform terminus, whic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keltbray-lays-foundation-for-hs2-curzon-street-station/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keltbray-lays-foundation-for-hs2-curzon-street-station/ Members of Preston City Council’s planning committee have just backed the scheme with outline consent, clearing the way for a major reset of the city centre site after more than 60 years of retail use.
Developer Wansfell Ltd will now move forward with outline proposals to demolish the existing precinct and adj]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-preston-500-home-plan-at-shopping-precint/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-preston-500-home-plan-at-shopping-precint/ Members of Preston City Council’s planning committee have just backed the scheme with outline consent, clearing the way for a major reset of the city centre site after more than 60 years of retail use.
Developer Wansfell Ltd will now move forward with outline proposals to demolish the existing precinct and adj]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-preston-500-home-plan-at-shopping-precinct/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-preston-500-home-plan-at-shopping-precinct/ The specialist previously completed the soft strip back in 2024 and will now bring down the 36-storey building bar the reinforced concrete core which will be retained to its full 126 metres in height.
To enable this, a complex temporary works scheme has been designed by the John F Hunt engineering consultancy RKD, to strengt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/john-f-hunt-wins-euston-tower-demolition/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/john-f-hunt-wins-euston-tower-demolition/ Designed by Bennetts Associates, the building will retain the existing steel frame while incorporating a hybrid structure featuring cross‑laminated timber (CLT) to reduce embodied carbon.
The scheme will comprise 87,000 sq ft across basement, ground and eight upper floors, including two newly con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gmi-confirmed-for-green-manchester-office-scheme/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gmi-confirmed-for-green-manchester-office-scheme/ He will join the Group in the final quarter of 2026 and succeed David Thomas who has decided to retire from the business after 11 years as Group Chief Executive and 17 years with the group.
Banks will join from Australian infrastructure specialist Ventia where he has served as Group Chief Executive since 2021.Prior to that Banks was CEO for UK Construction Services at Balfour Beatty.
Banks said: “I am proud and priv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-balfour-chief-to-become-barratt-redrow-ceo/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-balfour-chief-to-become-barratt-redrow-ceo/ The business, now fully integrated into Equans following its acquisition by Bouygues Group in October 2022, will operate as a single-source specialist for mission-critical environments from bases in Glasgow and Manchester.
The refreshed brand will focus on laboratories, cleanrooms and advanced]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bouygues-eamps-contracting-arm-reborn-as-equans-sci-tech/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bouygues-eamps-contracting-arm-reborn-as-equans-sci-tech/ National Highways’ near £1bn Legacy Concrete Roads Reconstruction framework will run from 2026 to 2032, spanning RIS3 and the start of RIS4, and will drive a major rebuild of England’s roads.
So-called “legacy” concrete roads – largely built in the 1960s and 1970s – are concentrated along the eastern side of England, inc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trio-bag-1bn-concrete-road-replacement-deal/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trio-bag-1bn-concrete-road-replacement-deal/ With 98% of this year’s orders in hand and improving markets in both building and infrastructure, the contractor said it expected full-year results to exceed market forecasts.
Pre-tax profit climbed by nearly 22% to £24m for the six months to 31 December 2025, on revenue up 1.3% to £935m.
Chief executive Bill Hocking said: “I’m most]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-lifts-full-year-outlook-after-20-profit-surge/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-lifts-full-year-outlook-after-20-profit-surge/ He will step down as Chair in May but will continue to serve as CEO for up to 12 months, or until a successor is appointed.
Fitzgerald was Chief Executive of Galliford Try PLC from 2005 to 2015, having previously been Managing Director of its house building division. Prior to this, he was a founder and later, Managing Director of Midas Homes, which was acquired by Galliford Try in 1997.As Chief Executive, he transformed Galliford Try from a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-boss-greg-fitzgerald-announces-retirement/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-boss-greg-fitzgerald-announces-retirement/ The consultation is expected to run over 12 weeks and will be launched later this month.
Tim Balcon CEO of the CITB said: “Regardless of the outcome we must continue to work to tackle the joint needs of industry – we need to be providing standardised levels of com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/consultation-to-start-on-merging-citb-and-ecitb/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/consultation-to-start-on-merging-citb-and-ecitb/ The job has been awarded to Galliford Try Building North East and Yorkshire by the Department for Education and the Northern Lightings Learning Trust.
The Headland-based school caters for 374 pupils, including additional resourced provision for 25 young people with Special Educational Needs.The replacement two-storey building will be delivered as a cost pilo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-lands-16m-hartlepool-school-rebuild/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-lands-16m-hartlepool-school-rebuild/ The go-ahead from the City of London Corporation unlocks long-awaited works to tackle ageing building fabric, poor accessibility and outdated infrastructure across the Grade II-listed Brutalist complex.
The scheme, designed by Allies and Morrison with Asif Khan Studio and engineer Buro Ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/231m-london-barbican-arts-centre-overhaul-approved/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/231m-london-barbican-arts-centre-overhaul-approved/ Kearney will head up the commercial functions of both businesses, operating from Caddick’s Wakefield and Durham offices and working closely with the respective managing directors to position the firms for sustainable growth.
His remit spans key regions including Yorkshire, the North East, North West and Midlands, where]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-veteran-to-drive-caddick-subcontracting-growth/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-veteran-to-drive-caddick-subcontracting-growth/ Results for the six months to December 31 2025 show pre-tax profits up to £32.6m from £28.6m last time as turnover ticked-up to £2bn from £1.97bn.
Kier also hit its target of an average net cash position during the period for the first time in 13 years.
Togwell – who took over the firm in November – said]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/energy-and-optimism-at-kier-after-strong-set-of-results/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/energy-and-optimism-at-kier-after-strong-set-of-results/ The publicly-owned utility said the six-year programme will future-proof ageing assets, tackle climate pressures and maintain what it claims are among the lowest charges in the UK.
Of the £13.4bn total, £8bn is earmarked for maintaining and improving pipes, treatment works and other core infrastructure.
The balance will fund operating and essential costs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/scottish-water-unveils-134bn-six-year-spend-plan/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/scottish-water-unveils-134bn-six-year-spend-plan/ The group has sold Morrison Facilities Services Limited, which delivers FM work mainly across education and health, following a competitive sales process.The disposal completes another step in Mears’ strategy to concentrate fully on housing services.The business was sold on a debt and cash-free basis with a normal level of working capital.
Mears bought Morrison Facilities Services back]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mears-offloads-education-and-health-fm-arm-for-18m/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mears-offloads-education-and-health-fm-arm-for-18m/ The BBA is construction’s leading independent certification body with its approval logo seen as demonstrating fitness-for-purpose and compliance with building regulations.
It is overseen by the government appointed UKAS National Accreditation Body which assesses and accredits certification and testing organisations across all industries.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bba-standards-body-has-own-accreditation-suspended/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bba-standards-body-has-own-accreditation-suspended/ The job will be delivered for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation on behalf of the United States Air Force, which operates from the RAF Lakenheath base.
The scheme includes three new munitions handling buildings covering storage, testing, maintenance and administrative functions.It marks the first project Galliford Try will deliver directly for the US Air Force, extending its defen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-wins-60m-raf-lakenheath-munitions-hub/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-wins-60m-raf-lakenheath-munitions-hub/ E+S invented the first trench shoring systems in Germany in the 1950s. They were the first company to design the slide rail system which facilitates quick and easy installation of small cofferdams and excavation pits up to 9m depth.
AGD  has just installed its first slide rail excavation pit and is now offering the system for sale or hire nationwide throughout the UK and  Irelan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/es-slide-rail-systems-now-available-from-agd/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/es-slide-rail-systems-now-available-from-agd/ The contractor beat rival bids from Structure Tone and Wates to secure the job with Oxford Properties and Hines to deliver the refurbishment, extension and full turnkey tenant fitout of the City landmark.
David Cadiot, chief executive officer at Bovis, said: “Having successfully completed the original building in 2003, it’s a real privilege t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bovis-seals-200m-london-stock-exchange-revamp/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bovis-seals-200m-london-stock-exchange-revamp/ Michael Byrne, Byrne Group Chief Executive, said: “This rebrand marks an exciting new chapter as we bring these specialist divisions under the unified Byrne Group banner. The change reflects our strategic intent to create greater integration, efficiency, and alignment across our services – enhancing our ability to deliver seamlessly across the full bu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/byrne-group-drops-okeefe-demolition-name/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/byrne-group-drops-okeefe-demolition-name/ The winners are:Bovis
Dragados
Integrated Health Projects (IHP) (Sir Robert McAlpine/VINCI)
John Graham
Kier
Laing O’Rourke
Morgan Sindall
Sacyr
Skanska
Willmott DixonThe bid race opened 12 months ago and last summer a shortlist of 16 firms was announced.The firms missing out are BAM, Bouyges, FCC, McLaren, Multiplex and Sisk.
Natalie Forrest, Chief Programme Officer at the New Hospital Pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winners-confirmed-on-37bn-hospital-framework/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winners-confirmed-on-37bn-hospital-framework/ Fresh figures covering December to 25 February show the long-running pile of historic applications has all but cleared.At the start of December there were 60 legacy cases sitting in the system.
That number has now fallen to three standard cases, with 18 high-risk or technically intricate schemes moved into]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-2-legacy-backlog-cut-to-just-three-cases/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-2-legacy-backlog-cut-to-just-three-cases/ The new facility, delivered with Newham Council and climate charity Tipping Point East, will recycle and reuse construction materials that would otherwise head to landfill.
Backers say it will become the largest circular construction hub in Europe once fully operational and forms the first phase of a wider Circular Economy Village p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/major-circular-construction-hub-opens-in-royal-docks/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/major-circular-construction-hub-opens-in-royal-docks/ Adebanjo Adebayo Talabi, from Walworth, was the director of Bebo Construction Limited.
An Insolvency Service investigation found the 42-year-old applied for three loans, between August and November 2020, from three separate banks.On each occasion, the company’s turnover had been exaggerated&nb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-covid-loan-cheat-gets-six-year-director-ban/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-covid-loan-cheat-gets-six-year-director-ban/ The unspent money paid as part of planning agreements for new housing developments includes £6.6bn from Section 106 agreements and over £2.2bn raised through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
The cash pile was revealed following a Freedom of Information (FOI) survey by the Home Buil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/local-authorities-sitting-on-9bn-of-developer-contributions/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/local-authorities-sitting-on-9bn-of-developer-contributions/ The specialist main contractor has appointed Alastair Gordon-Stewart as its first full-time group finance director and brought in Michael Walsh as strategic director to strengthen its push into the luxury hotel market.
The twin hires come as RED marks its 10-year anniversary and reshapes its senior team to support what it describes as sustainable long-term gro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-veteran-joins-red-leadership-team/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-veteran-joins-red-leadership-team/ The specialist main contractor has appointed Alastair Gordon-Stewart as its first full-time group finance director and brought in Michael Walsh as strategic director to strengthen its push into the luxury hotel market.
The twin hires come as RED marks its 10-year anniversary and reshapes its senior team to support what it describes as sustainable long-term gro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-veteran-joins-red-boardroom/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-veteran-joins-red-boardroom/ Work is under way on the infill scheme between the existing terminal and departure gates, increasing capacity to 12 million passengers a year.
Floor space will rise by almost 45%, with 17 new retail and food outlets taking the total to 38. The design includes island retail units, expanded seating and a hidden speakeasy bar.Arrival]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/farrans-starts-30m-bristol-airport-terminal-extension/Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/farrans-starts-30m-bristol-airport-terminal-extension/ The re-entry comes after years of consistent financial performance and ahead of a results announcement for the year ended 31 December 2025 on 10 March 2026.
Alex Vaughan, Chief Executive Officer of Costain, commented: “I am extremely proud of the whole Costain team and the role they have played in achieving Costain’s return to the FTSE 250.“This significant milestone follows what has been a sus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-returns-to-ftse-250-index/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-returns-to-ftse-250-index/ Enfield Council cabinet has approved revised phasing for the £850m, 20-year overhaul of the Edmonton estate, clearing the way for construction of the first 270 affordable homes to start in early summer.
In total, the phased redevelopment of the Joyce Avenue and Snell’s Park estates will replace 795 ageing properties with modern homes, around half set to be genu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-go-ahead-for-850m-north-london-estate-rebuild/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-go-ahead-for-850m-north-london-estate-rebuild/ According to the latest work trends survey from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association a balance of 17% of firms reported higher workloads in Q4 than a year ago, reversing the dip seen in Q3.
But order books barely shifted, with a balance of just 3% reporting growth – the lowest reading since 2020 Q3 and a warning that the forward]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/orders-drop-deepens-two-speed-civils-market/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/orders-drop-deepens-two-speed-civils-market/ The Mineral Products Association letter states: “Right now, our industry is struggling badly. We need you to act quickly to stimulate construction activity in order to prevent long term damage to the nation’s ability to build.”
The MPA has just recorded the fourth consecutive year of a shrinking market for key construction materials leaving sales v]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/materials-firms-sound-alarm-to-rachel-reeves/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/materials-firms-sound-alarm-to-rachel-reeves/ The civils and construction group has posted pre-tax profit of £11.1m for the year to 30 September 2025 up 50% on last year.
Turnover fell 22% to £303m as the firm stuck to strict contract selection and refused to chase revenue at the expense of return.
The strategy saw operating profit climb 40% to £10.6m pushing operatin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/carey-group-powers-into-third-year-of-recovery-with-35-margin/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/carey-group-powers-into-third-year-of-recovery-with-35-margin/ Development partnership ECF has submitted proposals alongside Salford City Council and the University of Salford to transform the building on the A6 next to Irwell Place Car Park.
The scheme sits within the wider 240-acre Crescent Salford regeneration programme reshaping this stretch of the city.Originally built as headq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/salford-former-union-hq-to-become-uni-hub/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/salford-former-union-hq-to-become-uni-hub/ The surge has all but wiped out earlier hopes of a 10p-in-the-pound return for suppliers and subcontractors.
In a fresh update, administrators from S&W Partners say unsecured claims received to date “far exceed” the £19m owed to 578 unsecured credito]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/blenheim-house-creditor-claims-explode-to-over-60m/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/blenheim-house-creditor-claims-explode-to-over-60m/ The employee-owned retailer confirmed it is withdrawing from the build-to-rent sector after concluding the numbers no longer stack up in today’s higher-rate environment.
The group had secured planning to build above existing Waitrose stores in Bro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/john-lewis-ditches-plan-to-be-house-builder/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/john-lewis-ditches-plan-to-be-house-builder/ Thurrock Council’s decision clears the way for a flexible, rail-connected port zone capable of handling container operations, large-scale warehousing, vehicle storage and industrial processing.
Crucially for the construction sector, the consent also covers the import, storage and distribution of aggregates and bulk cons]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tilbury3-approval-shores-up-capitals-aggregates-supply/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tilbury3-approval-shores-up-capitals-aggregates-supply/ Morgan Sindall, Morrison Construction, Robertson Group and Ogilvie will work on seven key multi-million-pound projects across the region from Thurso to Inverness.
The HIP is a £2.1 billion, 20-year capital investment programme led by the Council to deliver improvements to local infrastructure and servi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/highland-council-names-first-21bn-contract-winners/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/highland-council-names-first-21bn-contract-winners/ Work involved installation of a 680 kWp rooftop solar PV system comprising 1,400 high-efficiency 490W modules, paired with 10 x 60kW SolaX string inverters and full TIGO optimisation across the arrays.
Due to the site’s consistently high energy demand, 100% of the energy generated is consumed on site, with the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mainland-power-fits-solar-system-at-recycling-centre/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mainland-power-fits-solar-system-at-recycling-centre/ The contractor will take the Grade II listed building through Stage 3 and 4 design ahead of a full overhaul that will bring the 1937 Art Deco landmark back into full use as the Brigade’s HQ for around 840 staff.
Plans include full renewal of mechanical, electrical and public health systems, new life s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-wins-london-fire-brigade-hq-overhaul/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-wins-london-fire-brigade-hq-overhaul/ The contractor will take the Grade II listed building through Stage 3 and 4 design ahead of a full overhaul that will bring the 1937 Art Deco landmark back into full use as the Brigade’s HQ for around 840 staff.
Plans include full renewal of mechanical, electrical and public health systems, new life s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-wins-historic-london-fire-brigade-hq-overhaul/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-wins-historic-london-fire-brigade-hq-overhaul/ The Southern and East of England social landlord will use the panel to deliver projects from minor works up to major schemes over £5m over the next seven years.
Amber Construction, Equans Regeneration, Higgins, Mulalley & Co and Thomas Sinden are among the firms securing both larger project lots.The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/30-win-655m-metropolitan-housing-remediation-deal/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/30-win-655m-metropolitan-housing-remediation-deal/ Developer Hillwood has secured planning for the 16 acre site which will contain 284,575 sq ft of new industrial and logistics accommodation across eight Grade-A units.
Construction is expected to begin in March with units ready for early occupation from January 2027.Glencar has worked on other Hillwood schemes in Crewe and Wigan.
Peter Goodman]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glencar-signs-deal-for-luton-industrial-scheme/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glencar-signs-deal-for-luton-industrial-scheme/ McLaren’s contract includes the infrastructure for the whole campus and the interface for a future district heating network.
In addition to the three 70 MW data centre buildings, the project features a community multi-purpose facility and enhanced public spaces around the site, inclu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-confirms-supply-chain-for-giant-data-centre/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-confirms-supply-chain-for-giant-data-centre/ British specialist GeoPura has landed the deal at National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing project which will be the first major British infrastructure project to be carbon neutral in construction.
Diesel will be replaced with hydrogen, electric and other low-carbon fuels across the project.The eight-year deal with GeoPura has already sta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hydrogen-deal-for-lower-thames-crossing-worth-32m/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hydrogen-deal-for-lower-thames-crossing-worth-32m/ Despite wider industry headwinds the firm’s order book climbed to a record £19bn including preferred bidder work, mainly on the back of regeneration and construction successes.
The group posted revenue of £5.02bn for the year to 31 December 2025, up 10% on £4.55bn last time.Adjusted operating profit, driven by an outstanding year for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-tops-5bn-revenue-as-profit-jumps-over-a-third/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-tops-5bn-revenue-as-profit-jumps-over-a-third/ The passenger rail link between Bristol and Portishead was closed in 1964 but 5.5km of disused line will now be restored and new stations built.
The restored railway will provide an hourly direct train from Portishead to Bristol Temple Meads in around 25 minutes.The deal was originally let to VolkerFizpatrick in 2023 but Morgan Sindall will carry out the work as part of the wider £80m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-gets-start-date-for-new-railway-line/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-gets-start-date-for-new-railway-line/ The passenger rail link between Bristol and Portishead was closed in 1964 but 5.5km of disused line will now be restored and new stations built.
The restored railway will provide an hourly direct train from Portishead to Bristol Temple Meads in around 25 minutes.The deal was originally let to VolkerFizpatrick in 2023 but Morgan Sindall will carry out the work as part of the wider £80m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-get-start-date-for-new-railway-line/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-get-start-date-for-new-railway-line/ The 833-studio room project is the tallest scheme of its kind in the UK to clear the Building Safety Regulator hurdle.
Contractor RG Group will deliver the developer’s first wholly co-living scheme under its new Vivus Living brand, which will be rolled out with further planned London projects.Leeds-based Demolition Service is now expected to start site clea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/olympian-clears-gateway-2-for-uks-tallest-co-living-scheme/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/olympian-clears-gateway-2-for-uks-tallest-co-living-scheme/ Work on the 34-storey block will start in October once demolition contractor PJ Careys clears the 1.3-acre Clyde Street/High Street site.The site is home to a former Safestore industrial facility and surrounding hard-standing car parking. Demolition will get underway next month.The scheme will provide 288 affor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winvic-wins-112m-digbeth-resi-tower-scheme/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winvic-wins-112m-digbeth-resi-tower-scheme/ The firm will act as principal contractor on the Energy Centre Programme, overseeing civils, architectural fit-out and a full upgrade of the museum’s ageing infrastructure across the Bloomsbury estate.
The project forms a critical strand of the British Museum’s long-term redevelopment, aimed at reshaping the historic institution for t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dalkia-lands-33m-british-museum-energy-centre-job/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dalkia-lands-33m-british-museum-energy-centre-job/ The reset gives formal board seats to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority and the Cabinet Office, embedding senior civil servants inside the body that helps steer construction strategy.
Becky Wood, CEO of NISTA, and Clare Gibbs, Director of Markets, Sourcing & Suppliers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/whitehall-heavyweights-drafted-into-clc-board-shake-up/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/whitehall-heavyweights-drafted-into-clc-board-shake-up/ Contractors are now being told no training bookings can be made until after March 31 leaving firms in limbo for more than a month.
One angry contractor said: “We received no warning about this – we were just hit with an email saying they had run out of funds.”The email – shared with the Enquirer – states: “Thanks for sending the training request through.
&l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-tells-contractors-no-more-money-for-training-courses/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-tells-contractors-no-more-money-for-training-courses/ The contractor claims flawed scoring and a botched moderation process cost it a place with the panel of firms on the coveted southern region major projects lot.
It alleges the Department for Education failed to assess bids properly under the Procurement Act 2023 by making manifest scoring errors and applying undis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bouygues-sues-dfe-over-mega-schools-framework-award/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bouygues-sues-dfe-over-mega-schools-framework-award/ The new Construction Enquirer Originals series will be produced by brand storytelling specialist Superbeam.
The video-led series will highlight the best the industry has to offer and how firms are shaping the future of construction.Videos are the perfect way to reach a modern audience with Superbeam bringing cinematic values to construction stories.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/enquirer-joins-forces-with-construction-film-maker/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/enquirer-joins-forces-with-construction-film-maker/ Revised plans submitted to the City of London Corporation cut more than 10m from the western side of the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill-designed block, removing three storeys from earlier proposals facing Cromwell Tower.
The move follows strong criticism over daylight loss and massing impacts on the neigh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/height-trim-at-london-silk-street-in-bid-to-win-city-approval/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/height-trim-at-london-silk-street-in-bid-to-win-city-approval/ The funding unlocks the first phase of a wider £60m transformation of the site and sees modular specialist MTX Contracts appointed to deliver the centre.
The funding commitment follows more than a decade of false starts.
Back in 2013, ministers backed plans for a £22m, 30-bed hospital on the Royal Alex site tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/33m-lifeline-for-stalled-rhyl-hospital-health-hub/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/33m-lifeline-for-stalled-rhyl-hospital-health-hub/ Today marks the decade anniversary of the tragedy on February 23 2016 which cost the lives of Ken Cresswell, John Shaw, Michael Collings and Christopher Huxtable.
A force statement said: “Our dedicated team, alongside the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), continues its investigation, which is expected to be completed this year.“Furthe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/didcot-demolition-disaster-probe-enters-eleventh-year/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/didcot-demolition-disaster-probe-enters-eleventh-year/ The homes were being delivered under a £40m contract awarded in January 2022 to build Passivhaus-standard housing across six small infill sites in Greenford, Southall and West Ealing.
Work began later that year but ground to a halt in June 2023 when Henry Construction went into administratio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ealing-to-flatten-105-half-built-homes-after-henry-collapse/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ealing-to-flatten-105-half-built-homes-after-henry-collapse/ Group chief executive Mark Lawrence unveiled the ambition as the building services contractor confirmed three senior managing directors will join the board of TClarke Contracting from March.
The appointments see Clive Carr, managing director for built environment, Lee Crozier, managing director for data centres and infrastr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tclarke-targets-1bn-revenue-and-beefs-up-board/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tclarke-targets-1bn-revenue-and-beefs-up-board/ The final phase will also provide 329 car parking spaces and 42 HGV docking bays alongside an Innovation Centre designed as a central hub for businesses across Dove Valley Park and the wider area.
Marc Freeman, Director at Clowes Developments, said: “This is an exciting opportunity for South Derbyshire to secure much-needed jo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-to-complete-derbyshire-warehouse-park/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-to-complete-derbyshire-warehouse-park/ The UK residential arm of CBRE-owned Trammell Crow Company has lodged a planning application with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for the scheme on the former LEB Building site off Cambridge Heath Road.
Designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, the proposals include a mix of cluster flats and studios, plus student amenity space. Ground-floor community and affordable retail units are also pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/telford-living-plan-in-for-520-bed-london-student-scheme/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/telford-living-plan-in-for-520-bed-london-student-scheme/ EDF has confirmed lower than expected productivity on the vast electromechanical installation programme means Unit 1 is now scheduled to start up in 2030.
That is a year later than the previous best-case 2029 target, itself already two years behind the earlier 2027 revised timetable and five years adrift o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mampe-delay-pushes-hinkley-c-first-reactor-start-up-back-a-year/Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mampe-delay-pushes-hinkley-c-first-reactor-start-up-back-a-year/ The borough has split the programme into four geographic patches in a bid to speed up delivery and tighten accountability.
Equans Regeneration will cover the west of the borough, United Infrastructure takes central areas, Hugh LS McConnell will handle the east (south), and Mulalley and Company has secured the east (north)]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/quartet-wins-london-council-570m-home-estate-revamp/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/quartet-wins-london-council-570m-home-estate-revamp/ The drones will carry laser mapping technology to capture evidence to help secure successful prosecutions of waste criminals.
The agency has also developed a new screening tool that enables officers to scan and cross-check lorry licence applications against waste permit records – with suspect operators flagged before they have a chance to move waste illegally.The new capabilities are backed by a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/drone-squad-to-fight-fly-tippers/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/drone-squad-to-fight-fly-tippers/ The flagship scheme, driven by Bradford Council and regeneration specialist ECF – the partnership between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse – will transform the ‘Top of Town’ area covering Chain Street and both Oastler and Kirkgate closed shopping centres.
Phase one has now been waved through and w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bradfords-1000-home-city-village-gets-green-light/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bradfords-1000-home-city-village-gets-green-light/ Cost consultant Gardiner & Theobald has revised its 2026 average tender price inflation forecast up to 3.0%, from 2.5%, reflecting persistent cost pressures and a pipeline that is starting to stir rather than stall.
It is not a demand surge driving the upgrade, but a combination o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/signs-of-a-building-recovery-as-pipeline-begins-to-stir/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/signs-of-a-building-recovery-as-pipeline-begins-to-stir/ The scam was rumbled by construction identity validation specialist PPAC Systems and some of the fake sites have been been shut down.
But the sophisticated fraud could still see more unqualified workers get on sites because of its complexity.The scam involves setting up replica sites posing as the official place to validate CSCS cards offered by qualification body GQA.
Each bogus card has a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-being-conned-by-fake-skills-cards-checks/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-being-conned-by-fake-skills-cards-checks/ The contractor will act as principal supply chain partner for NHS Lothian on the new specialist facility at the Edinburgh BioQuarter in Little France.
The project will replace the ageing Eye Pavilion, which was first declared “not fit for purpose” in 2014.
Since then the scheme has been hit by funding]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-lands-120m-delayed-edinburgh-eye-hospital-job/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-lands-120m-delayed-edinburgh-eye-hospital-job/ The sixth generation framework, jointly re-procured by Devon County Council and Hampshire County Council, will replace the current Southern Construction Framework when it expires in 2027.
Free events will be held in Exeter and Winchester, giving contractors and supply chain firms an early steer on how SCF-6 will be str]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bidders-days-for-54bn-southern-construction-framework/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bidders-days-for-54bn-southern-construction-framework/ In a turnaround year for the building business turnover at the construction division edged up 7% to £979m, driving the recovery in adjusted EBITDA after the prior year’s red ink, stemming mainly from the Co-op Live job in Manchester.
The UK civils arm again proved the engine room. BAM Nuttall generated £81m profit on £1.55bn revenue, delive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bam-construction-uk-returns-to-profit/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bam-construction-uk-returns-to-profit/ The computer-generated images show what the City of London’s financial district will look like from above, once all of the buildings that have either been granted planning permission, or are already under construction are completed following a record year of planning approvals in 2025.
The Corporation said 2026 had seen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/city-skyline-revealed-after-record-planning-approvals/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/city-skyline-revealed-after-record-planning-approvals/ The court ruling follows Acheson’s slide into administration on 18 February 2025, when administrators were appointed after the business filed a notice of intention the previous day.
At the time, around 40 redundancies were made immediately, with most of the firm’s 48-strong workforce losing t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/acheson-staff-win-90-day-wage-payout-a-year-after-firm-folded/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/acheson-staff-win-90-day-wage-payout-a-year-after-firm-folded/ The dual carriageway will link the A46 Pennells Roundabout to the Lincoln Eastern Bypass, finally completing the city’s full ring road and relieving pressure on the A46 corridor.
Backed by the Department for Transport, the scheme is designed to unlock 4,500 homes and 7 hectares of employment land while easi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-beatty-to-start-200m-lincoln-link-road-in-march/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-beatty-to-start-200m-lincoln-link-road-in-march/ The group posted a 50% rise in turnover to £129m in the year to June 2025 on the back of HS2 work, commercial and energy schemes.A £300m order book (2024: £200m) now underpins the next phase of growth, giving the business strong visib]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/employee-owned-kilnbridge-delivers-record-year/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/employee-owned-kilnbridge-delivers-record-year/ Emergency services were called to the Tilia Homes site on Tuesday morning where a new estate is under construction.
Site sources told the Eastern Daily Press that the victim suffered a broken neck when roof trusses fell on him.The source said. “Trusses fell on him and broke his neck. I am unsure whether they were being delivered using cranes.”
A spokesman for Tilia Homes said the victim had been]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worker-killed-on-norfolk-housing-site/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worker-killed-on-norfolk-housing-site/ Keir Starmer will today formally endorsed Transport for Wales’ long-term blueprint for railway improvement alongside First Minister for Wales Eluned Morgan.
The Spending Review cash will kickstart a pipeline designed to support 12,000 jobs across Wales and drive a decade of rail construction.Seven new statio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/starmer-backs-14bn-vision-for-welsh-rail-overhaul/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/starmer-backs-14bn-vision-for-welsh-rail-overhaul/ The painting and fire coatings specialist employs around 100 staff and operates across England and Scotland.
Last year the firm turned over £18m and more than doubled pre-tax profit to £1.7m, underlining its strong position in the compliance-driven coatings and refurbishment market.The deal str]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardo-snaps-up-painting-and-fire-coating-specialist/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardo-snaps-up-painting-and-fire-coating-specialist/ Administrators from BTG Begbies Traynor were appointed over FK Group – comprising FK Group, FK Facades and FK Construction – last Friday after the business was hit by sustained inflationary pressures and wider market challenges.
In the run up to the appointment of administrators to the Altrincham business, 57 redundancies were made.A further 54 employees hav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keenan-saves-54-jobs-as-fk-group-falls-into-administration/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keenan-saves-54-jobs-as-fk-group-falls-into-administration/ Administrators from BTG Begbies Traynor were appointed over FK Group – comprising FK Group, FK Facades and FK Construction – last Friday after the business was hit by sustained inflationary pressures and wider market challenges.
In the run up to the appointment of administrators to the Altrincham business, 57 redundancies were made.A further 54 employees hav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keenan-saves-54-job-as-fk-group-falls-into-administration/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/keenan-saves-54-job-as-fk-group-falls-into-administration/ The notice of appointment to appoint an administrator was lodged yesterday and comes after the firm’s sites suddenly shut this week.
One supplier told the Enquirer: “We turned up at one of their jobs to make a scheduled delivery on Monday and the gates were locked.“Their people seemed in total shock as to what was going on.”
The firm has been in business since 1884 operating acro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jerram-falkus-construction-files-administration-notice/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jerram-falkus-construction-files-administration-notice/ Demolition works starting this spring will be followed by construction of a 28-storey residential tower on the regeneration site’s first plot.
A demolition contractor will be appointed imminently while the Enquirer understands talks are now set to start with a shortlist of contractors for the first tower.Hugh Frost of developer Beetham Davos said: &ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-first-tower-on-1bn-liverpool-scheme/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-first-tower-on-1bn-liverpool-scheme/ The Grade II-listed Derwent Works pressings and stampings building in Constitution Hill in the Jewellery Quarter had fallen into disrepair but will now be transformed into apartments and retail units.
The factory was built in the late 19th century by Taylor & Challen, a c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tcc-lands-historic-conversion/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tcc-lands-historic-conversion/ Subcontracted by MPB Structures, Bauer Technologies will undertake foundation piling works for a series of new structures along the route, supporting the delivery of this strategically important transport]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bauer-technologies-lands-metro-piling-deal/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bauer-technologies-lands-metro-piling-deal/ The £60m scheme is being delivered for a joint venture between Moorfield Group and Tiger Developments, and is targeting EPC A, BREEAM Excellent, and featuring PV panels alongside a district heating connection.
The Freestone Yards development will transform a brownfield plot in the Temple Quarter into four blocks pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/watkin-jones-clears-gateway-2-for-bristol-student-halls/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/watkin-jones-clears-gateway-2-for-bristol-student-halls/ Developer blocwork has teamed up with Network Rail’s property arm Platform 4 and listed landlord Grainger to bring forward the brownfield redevelopment at the junction of Station Street and London Road.
The scheme, which will be submitted for planning shortly. will deliver one- and two-bedroom flats for rental living on the underused rail-side plot.Richard Thomas, director at blo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plan-for-240-flats-at-nottingham-station-gateway-site/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plan-for-240-flats-at-nottingham-station-gateway-site/ The move will unlock up to 3.2m sq ft of homes, offices, cultural and leisure space across the remaining half of the central London scheme.
Studio Egret West will recast the original blueprint drawn up more than 15 years ago by Rafael Viñoly, reshaping the future phases]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/battersea-power-station-masterplan-reset-for-final-16-acres/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/battersea-power-station-masterplan-reset-for-final-16-acres/ The London-based contractor filed the notice yesterday.
Latest results for Artemis for the year to December 31 2024 show a turnover of £21.6m generating a pre-tax loss of £2.1m.The firm blamed the “disappointing year” on “two challenging projects which resulted in significant losses.”
It added: “This is the first year in the history of the b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fit-out-firm-artemis-files-administration-notice/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fit-out-firm-artemis-files-administration-notice/ Lancaster City Council granted planning permission for the second time after developers halved the size of the scheme and cut the number of signature domes from four to two.
The rethink follows years of cost inflation that stalled the original programme, which had targeted a 2024 completion.Designed by Grimshaw Arch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/100m-eden-project-morecambe-gets-green-light/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/100m-eden-project-morecambe-gets-green-light/ The scheme will be delivered through an integrated joint venture between Ferrovial Construction and sister company Cadagua, which specialises in water treatment.
The project will upgrade the Berkshire works to meet tighter Environment Agency wastewater standards and boost operational resilience.Planned works include expanding treatment capacity to hit tougher ammonia and phosphorous limits and impr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ferrovial-bags-80m-slough-sewage-works-revamp/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ferrovial-bags-80m-slough-sewage-works-revamp/ Officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Economic Crime Unit raided the independent testing centre in Winchester over the weekend.
The swoop was the culmination of an ongoing investigation following a tip-off from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) that the centre was accepting payment to help people fraudulently pass CSCS skills card safety te]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/police-swoop-on-skills-card-test-centre/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/police-swoop-on-skills-card-test-centre/ Officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Economic Crime Unit raided the independent testing centre in Winchester over the weekend.
The swoop was the culmination of an ongoing investigation following a tip-off from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) that the centre was accepting payment to help people fraudulently pass safety tests to help gain CSCS cards.F]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/police-swoop-on-site-safety-test-centre/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/police-swoop-on-site-safety-test-centre/ The fine from the FCA comes after Howson withdrew his challenge to the financial watchdog’s decision after a probe into Carillion’s 2018 collapse
He was originally fined £397,800 in 2022 but the fine has been reduced after the FCA said it had overstated his “relevant income” and his co-operation with the investiga]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-carillion-chief-richard-howson-fined-237000/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-carillion-chief-richard-howson-fined-237000/ The £286m project to create over 2,300 new student bedrooms is being delivered through a joint venture between the University and Unite Students.
The project includes the demolition of the existing 1990s-era accommodation and the construction of two new multi-storey buildings rising to 30 storey’s across two phases, providing a mix of cluster apartments and studios]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-clinches-286m-manchester-student-scheme/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-clinches-286m-manchester-student-scheme/ The scheme, branded Chippenham Riverside and designed by HNW Architects, will strip out the inward-facing mall and replace it with a network of streets and public squares to reconnect the High Street to Island Park and the River Avon.
New streets and homes plan
The approved masterplan will also deliver around 4,0]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/chippenham-50m-town-centre-reset-go-ahead/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/chippenham-50m-town-centre-reset-go-ahead/ Erewash Borough Council has approved plans by Fassa Bortolo to house its new UK headquarters at the site of the old Stanton Ironworks.
Fassa Bortolo specialises in pre-mix renders and plasters and its new plant will cover 170,000 square feet at the New Stanton Park.Erewash’s leader Cllr James Dawson said: “It’s about more than just construction &ndas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-italian-plaster-factory-in-derbyshire/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-italian-plaster-factory-in-derbyshire/ The council is acting as host authority on behalf of the Southern Coastal Group and SCOPAC, consisting of a dozen south coast local authorities.
The six-year framework deal worth around £75m is due to come into force in December 2026, and replace the current 2022–2026 Minor Works Framework.Four contractors will be appointed to a primary tier]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-wanted-for-75m-coastal-civils-deal/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-wanted-for-75m-coastal-civils-deal/ The scheme will transform the former British Airways Avionics Engineering site near Cardiff into a state-of-the-art healthcare campus, delivering a c.17,300m² new build development across three buildings with supporting infrastructure to create a Community Diagnostics Hub and Treatment Centre.
Phase 1 of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mtx-signs-deal-for-health-campus-near-cardiff/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mtx-signs-deal-for-health-campus-near-cardiff/ Developer Grantside has appointed HBC Construction as main contractor, with EDGE acting as employer’s agent and project manager.
Designed by Cartwright Pickard, with Arup as structural engineer and Hoare Lea on MEP, the scheme will deliver 100 studio flats and shared amenities including a gym, yoga studio, co-working hub and roo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hbc-breaks-ground-on-24m-sheffield-co-living-scheme/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hbc-breaks-ground-on-24m-sheffield-co-living-scheme/ New FOI data obtained by legal firm Irwin Mitchell revealed 44 schemes remain undecided more than three months after submission, with the longest case waiting 550 days for approval.
Across these delayed schemes, 5,594 completed units are currently unoccupied, despite being ready for residents.Under the building safety regime for higherR]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-3-delays-leave-thousands-of-homes-empty/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-3-delays-leave-thousands-of-homes-empty/ New FOI data obtained by legal firm Irwin Mitchell revealed 44 schemes remain undecided more than three months after submission, with the longest case waiting 550 days for approval.
Across these delayed schemes, 5,594 completed units are currently unoccupied, despite being ready for residents.
The Building Safety Regulator said the delays]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-3-delays-leave-legacy-homes-still-empty/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-3-delays-leave-legacy-homes-still-empty/ The new food hall is part of wider plans to regenerate Wythenshawe Civic shopping centre in Manchester.
They include construction of a new £32m Culture Hub being built by Kier.Joel Chandler, senior development manager at Muse, said: “We’re moving at pace with our plans to give the town centre the regeneration it deserves.
“The food hall will be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-ramp-up-for-wythenshawe-500m-town-centre-revamp/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-ramp-up-for-wythenshawe-500m-town-centre-revamp/ Established over 60 years ago, the firm employs around 60 staff and last year delivered revenue of around £11m, down from £15m in the prior year.
Staff were first told the business was heading for administration on Monday but by Wednesday the said they were informed that the company would be liquidated and they would no longer have jobs.One insider sai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cheshire-mampe-specialist-gilks-files-administration-notice/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cheshire-mampe-specialist-gilks-files-administration-notice/ The firm beat-off competition from rivals Costain and Volker and was confirmed main contractor by East Sussex County Council this work.
Jackson will now finalise a construction timetable with the council and main works are expected to start later this year.Cllr Claire Dowling said: “With the bridge sitting in the middle of the South Downs National Park,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jackson-wins-race-for-22m-east-sussex-bridge/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jackson-wins-race-for-22m-east-sussex-bridge/ The contractor beat off competition from Vinci, GMI Construction, Goldbeck Construction and Huber Parking UK for the Southern Gateway scheme.
Contract signature is expected at the end of the month following completion of the standstill period.The project is a critical enabling package within the Temple Quarter masterplan and will shift r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-set-to-bag-35m-bristol-station-car-park-job/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-set-to-bag-35m-bristol-station-car-park-job/ Leeds-based Khalbros and Torsion Group JV has appointed the professional team to shape the four-hectare mixed-use scheme stretching from Vicar Lane to Bridge Street and up to the A64(M).
The long-neglected patch of surface car parks and tired plots is earmarked for a dense new neighbourhood of homes, worksp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/leeds-1bn-eastgate-quarter-vision-moves-up-a-gear/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/leeds-1bn-eastgate-quarter-vision-moves-up-a-gear/ Welders, platers and machine operators at the Lostock factory in Bolton will walk out after not being offered a pay rise by the firm which posted losses in its latest results.
More than 90% of GMB members voted in favour of strike action after an overtime ban this week.Industrial action will start with one full day of strike action on Monday 16 February, followed by two full da]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severfield-facing-strike-action-next-week/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severfield-facing-strike-action-next-week/ Latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows total construction output rose 1.8% in 2025 compared with 2024 — the fifth consecutive year of annual expansion.
But momentum faded sharply in the final three months of the year, according to official figures published this morning.Total output fell 2.1% in Quarter 4 (October to December) compared with Quar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-grew-18-last-year-despite-sharp-q4-fall/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-grew-18-last-year-despite-sharp-q4-fall/ Lee Horton, 58, and Daron Pickstock, 43, were killed when an industrial warehouse racking system collapsed as it was being tested at Castefields Industrial Estate in Bingley on 29 October 2020.
The racking was being tested at a site belonging to Space Productiv Ltd, of which Horton, from Ilkley, was the managing director. Pickstock, who was from Chorley, was self-employed and workin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/firms-fined-after-two-killed-when-mewp-overturns/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/firms-fined-after-two-killed-when-mewp-overturns/ The integrated team will spearhead a £525m programme to modernise wastewater assets across the city over the next five years – slashing storm overflows, boosting resilience and tightening environmental performance.
At the heart of the push are two flagship treatment works upg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/salford-set-for-record-525m-wastewater-reset/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/salford-set-for-record-525m-wastewater-reset/ The group said trading momentum has accelerated since the turn of the year, putting 2026 on course to beat previous expectations.
A 17% jump in secured order book and preferred bidder work to £19.1bn has given the contractor its strongest ever opening position for a new financial year.In a trading update ahead of releasing 2025 full-year results due in a fortnight, the firm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-eyes-bumper-2026-on-record-workload/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-eyes-bumper-2026-on-record-workload/ The deal will allow main construction to start on the Grimshaw designed scheme which will see 235,000 sq ft new‑build office development positioned directly above the northern entrance to Paddington station overlooking the Grand Union Canal.
Enabling works started last June]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/funding-agreed-for-220m-paddington-overstation-job/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/funding-agreed-for-220m-paddington-overstation-job/ The firm beat rival bids from Higgins and Lovell to secure the two-block scheme, which includes  a 10-storey tower.
The contract runs from an anticipated start date of 6 March 2026 through to 1 December 2029.Approved plans comprise 43% one-bed flats, 47% two-beds and 11% three-beds. The development also includes 68 basement parking spaces a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-bags-45m-kent-high-rise-flats-job/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-bags-45m-kent-high-rise-flats-job/ The £43m project will feature a 25m main pool, 17m learner pool, aqua play and flume, spectator seating, a six-court sports hall, multi-level soft play, party and community rooms and a café.
Willmott Dixon was named construction partner last September under a direct award via the Pagabo framework, initially taking the scheme through pre-construction.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-gets-start-date-for-43m-kent-leisure-job/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-gets-start-date-for-43m-kent-leisure-job/ The house builder said this morning it is pressing ahead at pace, shifting decisively from investigation to delivery.
Its building safety provision fell to £829m at the half year after £73m was spent on remediation in the six months to December. Crucially, no new issues emerged that required an uplift]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barratt-redrow-1bn-safety-upgrade-works-shift-up-a-gear/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barratt-redrow-1bn-safety-upgrade-works-shift-up-a-gear/ Essex Police responded to a 999 call after waste was left on private land close to the M25’s junction with the M11, in the village of Stapleford Tawney.
Officers swooped on the field on last week arresting a 55-year-old from Horley in Surrey, and a 25-year-old from Mullaghbawn in County Armagh.They were taken to a police station and questioned by officers on behalf of the Environment Agency, which is le]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/two-arrested-after-999-construction-fly-tipping-call/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/two-arrested-after-999-construction-fly-tipping-call/ The proposals will deliver a state-of-the-art, fully accessible station, alongside new commercial, cultural and public spaces.
Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, Chris Hayward, said: “This redevelopment of Liverpool Street station is a major step forward for the Square Mile.“It will support the City’s dynamic business ecosystem with state-of-the-art infrastru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-liverpool-street-station-revamp/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-liverpool-street-station-revamp/ The deal will deliver the new hospital building programme over the next 12 years.
The Enquirer understands that contractors are expecting a decision this month.One said: “A lot of people have been on tenterhooks over this since the start of the year but it looks like a decision is imminent.”
The bid race opened 12 months ago and last summer a shortlist of 16 firms was anno]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/d-day-for-37bn-nhs-hospital-framework/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/d-day-for-37bn-nhs-hospital-framework/ Page joins the steelwork specialist next week, succeeding interim finance chief Jan Bramall, who has held the role since 1 November 2025.
The board ran a full external search before landing on Page, who most recently served as interim chief financial officer at ISG.He brings heavyweight listed company experience, h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severfield-hires-ex-isg-finance-chief-to-steer-turnaround/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severfield-hires-ex-isg-finance-chief-to-steer-turnaround/ The civils specialist has secured the trio of jobs under Thames Water’s £200m-plus AMP8 Major Projects framework for Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes.
The framework targets complex infrastructure needed to unlock development, covering diversions, requisitions and lateral drainage tied to third-party schemes.At Brent Cross, adjacent to the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barhale-secures-hat-trick-of-thames-water-sewer-schemes/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barhale-secures-hat-trick-of-thames-water-sewer-schemes/ Its latest Marketplace Live will be held in Birmingham on Thursday 26 February at Villa Park.
The regional networking event features several of the UK’s leading contractors, public-sector authorities and other organisations.Exhibitors will include Seddon Construction, United Infrastructure and Wates Construction.
Registration for Marketplace Live is open to paid memb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/subcontractors-wanted-across-the-midlands/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/subcontractors-wanted-across-the-midlands/ The Solihull Council-approved scheme will be taken forward by Muse under a new name – Holbeche Place – marking the start of a full-scale reset for the ageing mid-20th-century shopping precinct.
Alongside new homes spanning build-to-rent and affordable tenures, the plans include]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-go-ahead-for-1600-home-solihull-town-centre-reset/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-go-ahead-for-1600-home-solihull-town-centre-reset/ A different tower project at the Argenta House site in Stonebridge Park was originally started by Henry Construction Projects. This ground to a halt during foundation works when the contractor fell into administration in June 2023, leaving the site dormant.
Since then, Clarion Housing Group, through its Latimer development arm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jrl-lands-68m-north-london-housing-tower-job/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jrl-lands-68m-north-london-housing-tower-job/ The contractor has finally signed off a deal worth £273m with British Land and GIC under their Broadgate joint venture to deliver the delayed 1 Appold Street office revamp.
The project will see the tired 1980s office block stripped back and rebuilt into a low-carbon workplace designed by Piercy&Company.A major sustainability push sits at the heart of the scheme,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/skanska-seals-273m-delayed-broadgate-office-overhaul/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/skanska-seals-273m-delayed-broadgate-office-overhaul/ The government is looking to create 13,000 new placements as part of the upcoming education estates strategy overseeing the £20bn School Rebuilding Programme through to 2034-35.
It said: “The government’s commitment to long-term funding through to 2034-35 means construction firms can plan ahead and invest in training.“A longer c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/school-building-winners-to-give-apprentice-guarantees/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/school-building-winners-to-give-apprentice-guarantees/ The move signals the Government’s intention to push ahead with a public-private partnership to deliver the HS2 Euston station itself, alongside confirmed public funding to bring the high-speed line into Euston.
Under the emerging model, a private sector partner would take]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dft-tests-market-for-privately-financed-hs2-euston-station-job/Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dft-tests-market-for-privately-financed-hs2-euston-station-job/ The firm has sealed final Section 106 legal agreement with Southend Council allowing it to a redevelop the former HMRC tower on Victoria Avenue.
The green light unlocks plans to convert the vacant 1960s Alexander House office block into 557 flats above ground-floor commercial space]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/long-empty-southend-hmrc-tower-set-for-557-flat-rebirth/Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/long-empty-southend-hmrc-tower-set-for-557-flat-rebirth/ RED Construction’s London team will deliver the first phase of works as part of a wider redevelopment of the five historic interconnected buildings spanning 15-23 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, totalling around 70,000 sqft, on the north side of the square.
Works include a back to frame refurbishment, core extension, roof]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/red-starts-revamp-of-lincolns-inn-fields/Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/red-starts-revamp-of-lincolns-inn-fields/ The Enquirer understands that Glencar is set to sign a deal with Pure Data Centres for the next phase of its £1bn campus at Brent Cross.
The site will contain one of the world’s largest living walls wrapping around the scheme spanning 7,400 square metres and featuring over 750,000 plants.Sources close to the project said the latest building had been a straight race with Winvic which Glencar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glencar-tipped-for-latest-london-data-centre/Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glencar-tipped-for-latest-london-data-centre/ The local Council has announced it is pressing ahead with plans to remake the city centre around housing, leisure and culture.Under the long-term vision, The Ridings would be flattened and replaced by a new Cathedral Quarter delivering more than 1,000 homes, wrapped around new public squares, green space, leisure uses and major cultural facilities.The o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-to-lead-redevelopment-of-wakefield-shopping-centre/Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-to-lead-redevelopment-of-wakefield-shopping-centre/ The Elgin-based contractor posted a pre-tax profit of £31m for the year to 30 June 2025, reversing a near £13m pre-tax loss the year before.
Turnover slipped back to £575m from £627m, but the softer top line was more than offset by a strong recovery in operating performance as tighter project control and improve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/robertson-construction-bounces-back-into-the-black/Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/robertson-construction-bounces-back-into-the-black/ Salboy Construction was established in April 2024 initially focused on supporting some of the group’s own developments as well as select sites financed by the groups’ investment arm Salboy Capital.
The contracting division has grown to a team of 16 construction professionals, quantity surveyors and procurement specialists and has delivered 120 ho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/developer-salboy-opens-construction-division-to-wider-market/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/developer-salboy-opens-construction-division-to-wider-market/ Regional contractors Cubby Construction, Story Contracting, and Thomas Armstrong (Construction) fared best in the procurement race securing spots on all three lots.Capital Works (Construction) FrameworkGeneral Building Works (£0.2m–£3m)Cubby Construction
Equans Regeneration
Michael Thompson (Public Works Contracto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/15-firms-bag-175m-works-cumberland-works-deal/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/15-firms-bag-175m-works-cumberland-works-deal/ The London-based contractor has just published delayed statutory results for the year to 30 September 2024, showing a £41m loss on turnover down 16% at £346m.
The result was dragged down by losses on legacy projects, years of remedial works and a £15m adjud]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ardmore-turns-corner-after-bruising-two-years/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ardmore-turns-corner-after-bruising-two-years/ A new report from the Parliamentary Restoration and Renewal Client Board calls for a seven-year “phase one” programme of early and enabling works to halt the cash drain on patch repairs and ageing systems, while kicking the hardest political decision on delivery to 2030.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/3bn-early-works-plan-to-lift-parliament-renewal-out-of-limbo/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/3bn-early-works-plan-to-lift-parliament-renewal-out-of-limbo/ A new report from the Parliamentary Restoration and Renewal Client Board calls for a seven-year “phase one” programme of early and enabling works to halt the cash drain on patch repairs and ageing systems, while kicking the hardest political decision on delivery to 2030.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/3bn-early-works-plan-to-kick-start-major-parliament-restoration/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/3bn-early-works-plan-to-kick-start-major-parliament-restoration/ The Net Zero Teesside power station project is valued as £833m and sees Balfour deliver major onshore works for the plant as construction partner to Technip Energies.
It marks a return to pole position in the monthly work won rankings after a long absence and lifted the firm to fou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-powers-back-to-top-of-contracts-league/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-powers-back-to-top-of-contracts-league/ The notices have been issued to members of the MEH alliance responsible for mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning works on the Somerset nuclear new build: Altrad Babcock, Altrad Services, Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick, Cavendish Nuclear and NG Bailey.
ONR carri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hinkley-meh-contractors-ordered-to-fix-fire-safety-failings/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hinkley-meh-contractors-ordered-to-fix-fire-safety-failings/ The latest bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index shows and industry still in contraction.
But the decline in out put is getting slower and buyers see sunnier times ahead.The index reading was 46.4 in January – up sharply from December’s five-and-a-half year low of 40.1.
The latest reading was the highest since June 2025, but]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/buyers-believe-construction-has-exited-its-tailspin/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/buyers-believe-construction-has-exited-its-tailspin/ The Smithgate scheme is being developed by ECF – a partnership between Homes England, L&G and Muse – working with City of Wolverhampton Council to transform the 12 acre site.
Caddick will build the first phase – known as Bicycle Works – which will deliver 331 quality new homes.ECF has secured]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-wins-first-deal-on-wolverhampton-city-centre-regen/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-wins-first-deal-on-wolverhampton-city-centre-regen/ Plans include major buildings for global pharma firms, manufacturing space, wet labs, and collaborative offices. A ‘Learning Lab’, cafés, creche and 220 affordable flats for key workers are also included.Construction is expected to follow as the project moves into delivery, with the scheme positioned as nationally significant science infrastructure]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/1bn-london-cancer-hub-expansion-gets-green-light/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/1bn-london-cancer-hub-expansion-gets-green-light/ On the 24 October 2023, the employee of Salford Grab Hire Limited was assisting a colleague in repairing a broken lifting mechanism on a tipper truck body. A JCB was being used to prop up the tipper body in the raised position when the one-tonne bucket became dislodged and fell.
The worker suffered multiple fractures to his hand, shoulde]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muck-away-firm-fined-after-digger-bucket-hits-worker/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muck-away-firm-fined-after-digger-bucket-hits-worker/ The proposals, submitted by Bruntwood SciTech, combine a full refurbishment of the existing 21-storey tower with a four-storey extension, increasing total floorspace to around 160,000 sq ft.
Under the plans, the 131,000 sq ft building will be modernised throughout while retaining its original architectural character.The four-storey extension on Portland Street]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/17m-reboot-planned-for-manchester-one-tower/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/17m-reboot-planned-for-manchester-one-tower/ The decision gives the green light for the National Highways project to move into delivery, with construction expected to start in the Autumn. The junction is due to open to traffic in 2028.
The scheme will replace the existing three-arm priority roundabout linking the A46 and the B4082 at Walsgrave with a new grade-separated junction t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/octavius-cleared-to-start-113m-a46-walsgrave-junction-job/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/octavius-cleared-to-start-113m-a46-walsgrave-junction-job/ The £36m turnover Fareham-based insulation and renewables contractor has appointed administrators from PwC triggering the loss of 92 jobs.
The Trustmark-accredited energy efficiency provider was heavily reliant on government-funded domestic retrofit programmes, with the Great British Insulation Scheme and Energy Company Obligation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/eco-funding-cliff-edge-sinks-insulation-contractor/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/eco-funding-cliff-edge-sinks-insulation-contractor/ The latest London Main Contractor Survey by consultant AECOM highlighted the issue with a growing number of contractors looking to establish in-house MEP divisions.
The report stated: “These skilled trades are experiencing acute shortages. This is due in part to the rapid expansion of the data centre sector, which is absorbing a large share of the le]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/data-centre-drain-ramps-up-mampe-labour-costs/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/data-centre-drain-ramps-up-mampe-labour-costs/ Crown Commercial Service has confirmed that the new Construction Works and Associated Services 3 framework – incorporating ProCure 24 – will go out to market in early March.
The mega framework, reference RM6320, is designed to replace and consolidate several major national routes to market, rol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-puts-firms-on-alert-for-mega-framework-renewal/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-puts-firms-on-alert-for-mega-framework-renewal/ The specialist has appointed former Michael J Lonsdale board director Mark Heath as pre-construction director, bringing more than 30 years of top-tier MEP estimating and bid leadership into its southern business.
Heath, who held senior roles at Lonsdale including estimating director and board director, has also worked at Phoenix ME and is widely regarde]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-lonsdale-director-joins-ses-in-growth-drive/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-lonsdale-director-joins-ses-in-growth-drive/ The St Helens Borough Council planning committee resolved to grant detailed consent for enabling and infrastructure works, with building designs to be dealt with under a future reserved matters application.
A further 1.6m sq ft of logistics and manufacturing space can now be developed alongside more than 800,000 sq ft already consented for the scheme’s first phase.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-huge-industrial-scheme-on-old-colliery-site/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-huge-industrial-scheme-on-old-colliery-site/ Major developers involved in the development pact include Berkeley, Taylor Wimpey, Urban&Civic, Hallam Land and Gallagher Developments, alongside the Bristol Society of Merchant Venturers and the Milton Keynes Development Partnership.
Together, the group controls land capable of delivering around 40,000 new homes, alongside the transport, utilit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/developers-rally-behind-milton-keynes-new-town-ambition/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/developers-rally-behind-milton-keynes-new-town-ambition/ The job marks the third student project collaboration between HG Construction and YourTRIBE following the delivery of schemes at Ilderton Road and Avonmouth Street in London.
The Wembley scheme is YourTRIBE’s largest development to date and sits close to the national stadium.
It will comprise two towers of 19 and 27 storeys, with extensive amenity provision a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hg-construction-starts-73m-wembley-student-rooms-job/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hg-construction-starts-73m-wembley-student-rooms-job/ Lidgate joins from Taylor Wimpey, where he most recently served as managing director, and will take charge of Vistry’s strategy across land, planning, sustainability and business improvement. He will also co-chair the group’s investment committee.
The hire marks another senior move as Vistry continues to push its partne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taylor-wimpey-managing-director-jumps-ship-to-vistry/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taylor-wimpey-managing-director-jumps-ship-to-vistry/ Flat owners at One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge now face a ten-year refurbishment programme to fix leaking pipework in the building.
The luxury scheme was completed in 2011 by Laing O’Rourke Construction South.The One Hyde Park (OHP) freeholders launched a legal claim against the contractor in 2021 following years of unsuccessful talks over building defe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/laing-orourke-loses-35m-luxury-flats-court-case/Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/laing-orourke-loses-35m-luxury-flats-court-case/ The scheme will deliver 442 student beds and 150 co-living units across two towers of 29 and 18 storeys. The project is being delivered in partnership with Cain, with RG Group now cleared to start work on site.
The taller block will rise to 28 storeys to house student accommodation, alongside a separate 1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/olympian-clears-gateway-2-for-bristols-tallest-tower/Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/olympian-clears-gateway-2-for-bristols-tallest-tower/ The utility is seeking up to two Tier 1 design and construction partners to take on major water and water recycling projects under a new long-term framework running initially from July 2026 to July 2031, with an option to extend to 2036.
The procurement for the framework, previously called the Major Infrastructure Delivery Framewor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/anglian-water-kicks-off-15bn-tier-1-framework-shake-up/Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/anglian-water-kicks-off-15bn-tier-1-framework-shake-up/ The latest job losses come at its North East office.
Last year roles were cut at its Central region before the firm announced an £83m pre-tax loss for the year to 30 June 2024 in its latest results.
An Avant Homes spokesperson said: “Our industry continues to navigate challenging times due to the widely reported issues adversely impacting the UK’s housing supply and affecting the o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/job-cuts-at-avant-homes-north-east-office/Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/job-cuts-at-avant-homes-north-east-office/ Turnover jumped 56% to £253m in the year to 30 April 2025, up from £163m a year earlier, as the business ran an average of 10 live construction projects across residential and commercial work.
Pre-tax profit rose to £7.6m from £6.5m, but operating margin slippe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/domis-breaks-250m-turnover-mark-as-operating-margin-tightens/Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/domis-breaks-250m-turnover-mark-as-operating-margin-tightens/ Jason Hill had hired 19-year-old Thomas Neate to help demolish a garage at a domestic property in preparation for an extension, at an address in Staines-upon-Thames.
On 16 August 2023, Neate was on the garage roof removing tiles and other materials when he fell through an opening and suffered severe head injuries. He was taken to hospital but he died several weeks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractor-jailed-after-teen-demolition-death/Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractor-jailed-after-teen-demolition-death/ The internal promotions see Judy Hegarty take the top role at Fortem, Simon Ramage step up to lead Willmott Dixon’s London & East construction business, and Adam Worrall appointed managing director at Willmott Dixon Interiors.
Hegarty’s promotion at Fortem comes as the social housing specialist presses]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/three-step-up-as-willmott-dixon-reshapes-senior-team/Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/three-step-up-as-willmott-dixon-reshapes-senior-team/ The deal adds more than 25 years of engineering know-how to the group and strengthens its technical depth as demand grows for more complex, end-to-end delivery across regulated infrastructure.
Simkiss Control Systems works in Rochdale
Simkiss specialises in the design and build of control systems, control panels and switchgear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/united-infrastructure-adds-simkiss-as-buying-spree-rolls-on/Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/united-infrastructure-adds-simkiss-as-buying-spree-rolls-on/ The diversified London contractor has emerged from its inflation-hit slump with a record £2bn-plus order book, stronger liquidity and tighter grip on risk after Malaysian property and construction giant IJM Corporation took a 50% stake in the group last year boosting the balance sheet.
Latest acc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jrl-resets-with-record-2bn-order-book-after-49m-loss/Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jrl-resets-with-record-2bn-order-book-after-49m-loss/ The contractor has been appointed to demolish and replace Mercia Academy and Newhall Junior School in Swadlincote for operator Lionheart Educational Trust.
Work is already under way with Mercia Academy demolished and clearance progressing on the adjacent site at Newhall Junior School ahead of demolition.Mercia Academy had to be evacua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-set-to-start-derbyshire-double-school-job/Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-set-to-start-derbyshire-double-school-job/ Camden Council has driven the development model in partnership with Ballymore and Lateral for a challenging site at Camley Street bounded by railway lines and bisected by a large road.
The Council is bringing the scheme forward through its Community Investment Programme, which it argues sets up a development model for other councils to use at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/500m-mixed-use-london-kings-cross-scheme-approved/Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/500m-mixed-use-london-kings-cross-scheme-approved/ Latest accounts for the year ending 31 July 2025 show turnover reached £1.12bn from  £924 million last time generating pre-tax profit of £21m up from £11.9m.
McLaren is expecting to hit £1.25bn in revenue this financial year fuelled by increased demand in sectors including data centres, industrial and logistics, commercial, sports-leisure and entertainment, health]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-breaks-the-1bn-turnover-barrier/Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-breaks-the-1bn-turnover-barrier/ CSCS Smart Check is the only platform to verify all 2.3 million cards displaying the CSCS logo, providing a  quick, easy and secure way of ensuring everyone has the correct card, training and qualifications for the  job they do.
Developed by the CSCS Alliance, the platfor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cscs-smart-check-records-60-millionth-scan/Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cscs-smart-check-records-60-millionth-scan/ Operational teams from BGS will now work hand in hand with Northampton-based self-lay provider UDL supporting existing contracts and developing its multi-utility reach.
Jonathan Hopkins, BGS Group Managing Director, said: “This is a story about our growth. I’m very clear about where I want to take the business and if we’re to achieve our ambitions of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bgs-group-acquires-utilities-direct-ltd/Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bgs-group-acquires-utilities-direct-ltd/ Funding has now been confirmed by the Government and New Hospitals Programme for the new regional Centre of Excellence for cancer care in Brighton & Hove, Sussex.
The project follows the successful delivery of The Louisa Martindale Building, located next door to the cancer centre.Laing O’Rourke’s Managing Director, Peter Lyons, said: &l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/laing-orourke-to-build-250m-cancer-centre/Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/laing-orourke-to-build-250m-cancer-centre/ Developer Dominus, in partnership with Cheyne Capital, will transform Ibex House into a 382-key full-service hotel.
Built between 1935 and 1937, the Grade II-listed building at 42–47 The Minories sits close to Aldgate, Fenchurch Street and Tower Hill and is regarded as one of the City’s standout Art Deco commercial buildings.The approved scheme will see th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/city-of-london-office-to-hotel-plan-approved/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/city-of-london-office-to-hotel-plan-approved/ Darren Nevill, 38, was working for Connect Property Services Limited laying a vinyl bathroom floor at a property in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire on 9 December 2020.
His employer purchased an adhesive containing the solvent Dichloromethane (DCM). Small volumes will give off large amounts of colourless, low odour vapour, even at room temperature. He us]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/floor-glue-vapours-kill-home-repair-worker/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/floor-glue-vapours-kill-home-repair-worker/ The steelwork giant said its Modular Solutions division based in Sherburn would be discontinued following a board-level assessment of markets, operations and group structure.
Chief executive Paul McNerney said the closure was an early step in reshaping the group’s strategy, with a broader update on growt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-severfield-boss-shuts-modular-arm/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-severfield-boss-shuts-modular-arm/ Harris will remain in post during a short transition period while the Board confirms interim leadership arrangements. Recruitment for a permanent successor will begin in the spring.
Harris said: “Serving as Chief Executive of National Highways has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. As we approach the start of the next five year Road Investment Strategy, this is the right mome]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/national-highways-chief-to-step-down/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/national-highways-chief-to-step-down/ Bellway Home Space is a new 135,000 sq ft manufacturing facility developed in partnership with Donaldson’s Timber Systems and fitted with state-of-the-art robotic machinery from Swedish manufacturer Randek.
The factory has started to supply Bellway with timber frame kits with production set to increase to around 3,000 homes each year by 2030.Jason Honeyman, Chief Executive Officer at Bellway, said: “The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bellway-opens-timber-frame-factory/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bellway-opens-timber-frame-factory/ The watchdog first launched the investigation on 10 December 2024, focusing on suspected collusion tied to projects funded through the government’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF).
At the time, the CMA said it had particular concerns around roo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cartel-watchdog-widens-school-works-bid-rigging-probe/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cartel-watchdog-widens-school-works-bid-rigging-probe/ The job has seen Graham Construction and Kier both walk away from the scheme.
Under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA), VINCI will work with the Council’s project team over the coming months to progress the ambitious waterfront development.Main construction works will begin on site later this year once a main contract is signed with site preparation starting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vinci-steps-in-to-build-southport-event-centre/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vinci-steps-in-to-build-southport-event-centre/ Landowners BGO, working with Barts Health NHS Trust, have submitted a planning application to London Borough of Tower Hamlets for a near-1m sq ft mixed-use scheme within the Barts Life Sciences Cluster.
The proposals cover land surrounding The Royal London Hospital and set out plans to co-locat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-750m-east-london-life-sciences-and-housing-campus/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-750m-east-london-life-sciences-and-housing-campus/ Gateway 2 approval has now been secured from the Building Safety Regulator, clearing the way for the replacement of the ageing 1960s complex with 2,009 new student rooms across a series of two to nine-storey blocks.
It ranks as B+K’s second major student project to achieve Gateway 2 this month following]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bk-inks-274m-newcastle-student-campus-rebuild/Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bk-inks-274m-newcastle-student-campus-rebuild/ The firm is now a land, property development and home building businesses after selling its contracting arm in a management buyout last September.
The trading update said results for the year to December 31 2025 – due out in March – are expected to reach market forecasts of £29.7m of pre-tax profits.But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/henry-boot-profit-warning-after-construction-sale/Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/henry-boot-profit-warning-after-construction-sale/ The house builder said 2025 marked a year of “transition and transformation” as it repositioned the business away from volume-led delivery and towards higher-quality, mid-premium homes under its Project Elevate turnaround plan.
Chief executive Martyn Clark said Crest was now targeting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crest-nicholson-cuts-50-jobs-in-pivot-to-mid-market-homes/Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crest-nicholson-cuts-50-jobs-in-pivot-to-mid-market-homes/ Work is now expected to start on site this spring, with the bridge due to be craned into position in September and completion targeted for February 2027.
The scheme is a key element of the council’s wider West End regeneration plans aimed at boosting sustainable transport and cutting car use.The project secured]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-contractor-for-delayed-14m-oxford-footbridge-job/Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-contractor-for-delayed-14m-oxford-footbridge-job/ The Nelson Street scheme will deliver 331 bedrooms across studios, cluster flats and accessible rooms, alongside active ground-floor uses and new public realm.
Sitting between Lewins Mead, St James Barton and the Old City, the site is within a five-minute walk of Bristol Bus Station.
The car-free scheme is pitched as a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bristol-car-park-set-for-12-storey-student-scheme/Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bristol-car-park-set-for-12-storey-student-scheme/ A construction firm reported that high‑value equipment had been stolen from a site in Tilbury, Essex.
Using a tracking device fitted to the equipment, Met officers were able to trace the stolen goods to a property in Ilford last week.Local officers gained entry and discovered the equipment, as well as a vast quant]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/police-recover-uks-largest-haul-of-stolen-tools/Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/police-recover-uks-largest-haul-of-stolen-tools/ The Category A listed building has remained unused for more than 50 years, despite a number of proposals for its future use.
The planned creation of the National Centre for Music marks the first time these ambitions will be realised with the signing of this contract representing a significant milestone in the building’s history, formall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/robertson-seals-landmark-47m-royal-high-school-revival-job/Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/robertson-seals-landmark-47m-royal-high-school-revival-job/ The TBM was manufactured by Herrenknecht AG in Germany and shipped over to the UK in 2024 before being carefully lifted into and reassembled in the giant underground station box at Old Oak Common.
Engineers from HS2’s London tunnels contactor, Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture (SCS JV), have been working to prepare the machines for their tunnelling mission over t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/watch-hs2-start-final-tunnel-drive-to-euston/Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/watch-hs2-start-final-tunnel-drive-to-euston/ The regulator has confirmed it is now reviewing the final 29 long-running legacy schemes on a case-by-case basis and will reject applications that cannot be resolved within the next one to two months.
Assessors say information gaps on some projects remain too wide to close, meaning developers will be forced to start aga]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/safety-regulator-to-pull-plug-on-toughest-gateway-2-legacy-cases/Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/safety-regulator-to-pull-plug-on-toughest-gateway-2-legacy-cases/ The Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group says market conditions remain bleak, with no meaningful recovery visible across housing, residential repair and maintenance or major commercial work.
The group is calling for a targeted housing stimulus to restore confidence, unlock stalled demand and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/materials-suppliers-warn-of-bleak-2026-without-housing-stimulus/Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/materials-suppliers-warn-of-bleak-2026-without-housing-stimulus/ From July 2026, Equans, Wates and Mears will run day-to-day repairs, planned maintenance and improvement works on around 60,000 council homes.
The new 10-year framework arrangement split across four city regions could be worth up to £3bn, with the option to extend for a further five years.10-year Birmingham housing mai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-switches-firms-on-3bn-council-housing-upkeep/Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-switches-firms-on-3bn-council-housing-upkeep/ Boulevard was set up in October 2023 and its website uses some former Henry Construction jobs to highlight its experience.
Henry Construction Projects went into administration in June 2023 owing suppliers more than £43m.
One of the founding directors of Boulevard was Sean Dundon who resigned from his role last month.Dundon is married to former Henry boss Mark Henry&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/boulevard-construction-set-for-london-resi-scheme/Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/boulevard-construction-set-for-london-resi-scheme/ Robertson will now complete survey work to enable the development of a construction programme and take over management of the new hospital site in the middle of February.
Damon Kent, managing director of Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, said: “The last few months have been d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/robertson-to-finish-hospital-job-hit-by-merit-collapse/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/robertson-to-finish-hospital-job-hit-by-merit-collapse/ The agreement will see Sypro’s contract management software – a project oversight and collaboration hub – play an integral role in driving forward RLB’s digital transformation initiative, which aims to modernise project delivery through centralised data, greater visibility across contracts and smar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rlb-selects-sypro-to-transform-contract-management/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rlb-selects-sypro-to-transform-contract-management/ Construction is set to start in the second half of this year at the former headquarters of Sainsbury’s.
Refurbishment will transform the building into a highly sustainable, contemporary office destination. Plans include the creation of new internal atriums, a reimagined ground floor and basement plus the addition of a new roof terrace.Tishman Sp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/holborn-circus-refurb-to-start-this-year/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/holborn-circus-refurb-to-start-this-year/ Drivers at leading crane rental company Wolffkran, represented by Unite, will hold the first in a series of 24-hour strikes today then every fortnight after that.
Around 90 drivers are union members among the crane rental giant’s 123 operators.The drivers are unhappy at the lack of pay rises over the last three years.
But Wolffkran claimed it has made a &ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tower-crane-drivers-start-strike-action-today/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tower-crane-drivers-start-strike-action-today/ Sir Robert McAlpine is building the £4bn gigafactory for Agratas at the Gravity site between Puriton and Woolavington, near Bridgwater.
The five-year new junction project, dubbed ’22A’, was agreed for a £123m price and will alleviate pressure on the motorway.Constraints on the junction’s placement arise from the nearby]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-wins-123m-m5-gigafactory-junction-job/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-wins-123m-m5-gigafactory-junction-job/ ECF – the joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse – will now work with Gateshead Council to shape funding, phasing and delivery of the long-term scheme. The Baltic Quarter sits at the heart of the council’s regeneration strategy launched last autumn.
Earl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-lined-up-for-1600-homes-in-gateshead-baltic-quarter/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-lined-up-for-1600-homes-in-gateshead-baltic-quarter/ As technical partner the JV will take the project through its design and planning phase as well as supporting procurement of a main contractor.
The Thames to Southern Transfer (T2ST) will move up to 120 million litres of water a day from the planned White Horse Reservoir in Oxfordshire into Hampshire, easing pressure on over-abstracted rivers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/arup-binnies-jv-picked-to-plan-600m-southern-water-pipeline/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/arup-binnies-jv-picked-to-plan-600m-southern-water-pipeline/ The developer, now owned by global investment manager Federated Hermes, beat Urban Splash to take control of the stalled scheme, which will see the 280,000 sq ft centre demolished and replaced with a residential-led mixed-use development.
The overhaul is aimed at resetting the historic heart of Bolton town centre, with new homes, reworked public space]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bolton-turns-to-mepc-for-200m-town-centre-reset/Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bolton-turns-to-mepc-for-200m-town-centre-reset/ The agreement paves the way for construction of an opening tranche of 195 rental flats, marking Grainger’s first BTR partnership with a major housebuilder.
The first phase has secured detailed planning consent and Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator, clearing the way for work to begin w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barratt-redrow-to-start-900-home-london-high-rise-scheme/Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barratt-redrow-to-start-900-home-london-high-rise-scheme/ New data from professional services company Turner & Townsend in its Winter 2025 UK Market Intelligence report (UKMI) forecasts a rate of tender price inflation (TPI) of 3.5% per year across real estate and 5% for infrastructure through 2026 and 2027.
The report warns that sustained cost escalation is putting pressure on the viability of new projects at a time of economic uncertainty.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tender-prices-set-to-rise-by-up-to-5/Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tender-prices-set-to-rise-by-up-to-5/ In an end of year trading statement this morning, Costain said it also ended the year with a stronger than expected £190m cash pile and confidence in a step-change in performance ahead built on major contract wins.
Work wins since include a utilities delivery partner role at Sellafield worth up to £1bn over 15 years, a five-year extension to its project controls contract with EDF valued at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-to-exceed-45-margin-target-after-strong-year/Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-to-exceed-45-margin-target-after-strong-year/ Over the next three years, Suffolk Safety Solutions will supply Sizewell C’s growing workforce with essential safety wear, including hard hats, high-visibility clothing, and protective eyewear.
The company is a partnership between PPE and workwear specialist Mathias & Sons Ltd and Suffolk-based portable accommodation provider Porta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sizewell-awards-site-safety-gear-contract/Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sizewell-awards-site-safety-gear-contract/ Reigart Contracts has moved onto the Elmbank Gardens plot after being appointed by CXG Glasgow to clear two 1960s-era buildings, paving the way for phase one of the 730,000sq ft complex spanning Elmbank Gardens and Tay House on Bath Street.The opening phase will deliver 750-bed student accommodation on land at the corner of Bath Street]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/demolition-starts-for-250m-glasgow-charing-cross-scheme/Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/demolition-starts-for-250m-glasgow-charing-cross-scheme/ The ground engineering specialist lifted revenue 16% to over £73m in the six months to 31 October 2025, powered by a jump in General Piling and another strong showing from Specialist Piling & Rail.
But underlying operating profit dipped to £2.0m from £2.2m with operating margin squeezed to 2.8% fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/van-elle-plugs-into-power-grid-boom-as-revenue-jumps-16/Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/van-elle-plugs-into-power-grid-boom-as-revenue-jumps-16/ David Robert Lane, 59, was the site manager of an extensive cottage refurbishment in Staffordshire when unsafe work caught the attention of two inspectors from the HSE.
The pair had been carrying out routine inspections in the Rugeley area on 11 February 2025 when they saw two people on the site accessing a roof from the bucket of an excavator.There were around ten workers on the site and when the in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/james-bond-builder-fined-for-threats-to-hse-inspectors/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/james-bond-builder-fined-for-threats-to-hse-inspectors/ David Robert Lane, 59, was the site manager of an extensive cottage refurbishment in Staffordshire when unsafe work caught the attention of two inspectors from the HSE.
The pair had been carrying out routine inspections in the Rugeley area on 11 February 2025 when they saw two people on the site accessing a roof from the bucket of an excavator.There were around ten workers on the site and when the in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/james-bond-builder-fined-after-threats-to-hse-inspectors/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/james-bond-builder-fined-after-threats-to-hse-inspectors/ Last month Immigration Enforcement officers and Wiltshire Police swooped on the logistics site where Winvic is one of the main contractors.
During the December raid 30 workers were arrested.In the latest operation yesterday around 200 workers were spoken to, all of whom were working legally.
Chief Inspector Carly Nesbitt said: “This is a great result for everyone involved in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/another-immigration-raid-on-huge-warehouse-site/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/another-immigration-raid-on-huge-warehouse-site/ The specialist concrete contractor has broken ground on the next stage of the scheme for the Midland Metro Alliance, building on its earlier delivery of the Delta Junction works on Phase 1.
The Phase 2 package hands MPB responsibility for the full civils scope, covering more than 600m of new infrastructure along]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mpb-lands-37m-midland-metro-phase-2-civils-job/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mpb-lands-37m-midland-metro-phase-2-civils-job/ Main contractor Balfour Beatty was due to start work last summer but the job was delayed by funding worries.
Cheshire East Council has given the green light for work to begin with a £53.8m main construction deal signed on the £108m scheme.Councillor Mark Goldsmith, chair of the council’s highways and transport committee, said: “This is great news for Cheshire East and those who drive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-to-start-108m-middlewich-bypass-this-spring/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-to-start-108m-middlewich-bypass-this-spring/ In a blistering report, the Public Accounts Committee said the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero designed ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme with no single organisation responsible for preventing or detecting fraud.
This created gaps in data, accountability and oversight that allowed abuse to flour]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mps-call-for-fraud-probe-in-solid-wall-insulation-scandal/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mps-call-for-fraud-probe-in-solid-wall-insulation-scandal/ A team from SCS will drive a 4.5-mile twin-bore tunnel linking Old Oak Common to Euston using two tunnel boring machines, Karen and Madeleine.The first machine, TBM Madeleine, will be launched on the upline next week, with the second machine, TBM Karen, following around a month later on the downline.
Once fully operational, the TBMs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hs2-final-tunnel-drive-to-euston-starts-next-week/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hs2-final-tunnel-drive-to-euston-starts-next-week/ The deals will see at least 1,129 homes built across eight sites in Peckham, Camberwell, Rotherhithe and Bermondsey.
Of the total pipeline, at least 360 homes will be council-owned and managed, with the remaining 769 homes delivered for sale and other tenures.Wates Residential will deliver four schemes at Wickway on the Gloucester Grov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-and-mount-anvil-seal-deal-to-deliver-1100-plus-london-homes/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-and-mount-anvil-seal-deal-to-deliver-1100-plus-london-homes/ The man in his 30s was declared dead at the scene in Sittingbourne where a new logistics centre is being built for frozen food giant Cook Classic.
A spokesperson for Winvic Construction told KentOnline: “We are deeply saddened to confirm that a fatal incident occurred at our Sittingbourne site on Wednesday, January 21, involving a member of our subcontractor workforce]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worker-dies-on-winvic-warehouse-site/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worker-dies-on-winvic-warehouse-site/ The procurement is being run as a two-stage competition with early contractor involvement for what would be the biggest water infrastructure build in a generation.
The 150bn-litre raw water reservoir planned to be located to the south-west of Abingdon is intended to strengthen long-term drought resilience across the South East, securing supplies for around 15 million p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractor-hunt-begins-for-57bn-thames-water-reservoir/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractor-hunt-begins-for-57bn-thames-water-reservoir/ Puma Property Finance has agreed its largest loan to date of £74m to back a joint venture between Mactaggart Family & Partners and Kinrise for the low-carbon refit of the Grade II-listed waterfront estate in Bristol city centre.
The scheme will overhaul the former Lloyds Banking Group regional headquarters into 165,000 sq ft of Har]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/74m-refit-of-landmark-bristol-office-to-go-ahead/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/74m-refit-of-landmark-bristol-office-to-go-ahead/ Most of the former hospital buildings will be demolished to deliver 698 new-build homes, while the historic infirmary building will be retained and converted into 52 one- and two-bedroom flats.Around 35% of the homes across the scheme will be affordable, offered through a mix of tenures to meet local demand.
The handover marks the end of Ci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-city-hospital-site-set-for-750-home-rebuild/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-city-hospital-site-set-for-750-home-rebuild/ The civils firm has promoted Phil Cull to a newly-created role of national executive director.
Cull, who joined the business in 2013, steps up from regional director for the Southern region and takes a seat on the strategic board. He brings more than 30 years’ experience, with a track record in delivering complex tunnelling and major infrastructure]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barhale-promotes-trio-in-senior-leadership-shake-up/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barhale-promotes-trio-in-senior-leadership-shake-up/ The funding, to be rolled out between 2025 and 2030, is aimed at fixing urgent maintenance backlogs, stabilising ageing estates and preventing the closure of more than 1,000 cultural assets that have been struggling with rising costs and deteriorating]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/15bn-funding-to-tackle-cultural-buildings-repair-backlog/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/15bn-funding-to-tackle-cultural-buildings-repair-backlog/ The £78m Cornerstone scheme on the edge of the Barbican Estate will convert and extend a 1950s office building into 174 modern co-living homes, designed by architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM).
Strip-out of the existing building is now complete and enabling works are underway.Main construction is expected to start following Gateway 2 approval. An application to the Regula]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jj-rhatigan-lands-lead-role-on-78m-city-office-conversion/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jj-rhatigan-lands-lead-role-on-78m-city-office-conversion/ The £78m Cornerstone scheme on the edge of the Barbican Estate will convert and extend a 1950s office building into 174 modern co-living homes, designed by architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM).
Strip-out of the existing building is now complete and enabling works are underway.Main construction is expected to start following Gateway 2 approval. An application to the Regula]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jj-rhatigan-lands-78m-city-office-conversion/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jj-rhatigan-lands-78m-city-office-conversion/ The deal, agreed by cabinet this week, will see Muse working through the English Cities Fund to bring forward around 1,350 new homes alongside public open space and a nature conservation area on land next to Barrow’s historic docks.
A pre-development services agreement will kic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-scoops-1350-home-barrow-docks-regeneration/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-scoops-1350-home-barrow-docks-regeneration/ It aims to roll out insulation, solar panels, batteries and heat pumps across up to five million homes by 2030.
The scheme, led by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, is designed to cut household energy bills permanently, lift up to one million families out of fuel poverty and accelerate the take-up of domestic clean energy technologies.
The Gov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/15bn-warm-homes-plan-maps-out-mass-retrofit-drive/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/15bn-warm-homes-plan-maps-out-mass-retrofit-drive/ The businesses were toppled by prolonged industry pressures, including inflation, Building Safety Act delays, constrained insurance markets and a resurrected historical claim from ISG’s administrators.
The collapse of these core trading businesses has hit the group’s two biggest projects at Multiplex’s Elephant and Castle job in London]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fk-facades-and-construction-placed-into-administration/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fk-facades-and-construction-placed-into-administration/ The contractor is looking to add data centres to its existing core sectors of industrial and logistics, multi-room and civils and infrastructure.
Danny Cross, Director – Head of Data Centre Delivery at Winvic, said: “Over the last eighteen months we have focused on developing our supply chain, upskilling our teams and recruiting new expertise.“Working alongside specialist MEP partners, we’re combining civil engineer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winvic-targets-data-centres-market/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winvic-targets-data-centres-market/ The FTSE 250 contractor said trading in the six months to December ran ahead of both last year and board expectations, driven by water, transport and social infrastructure demand.
On the back of the strong first six months, Galliford Try now expects full-year revenue to land towards the upper end of the £1.9bn-plus analyst range, with adjusted pre-tax profit coming in slightly abo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-lifts-profit-outlook-for-first-half/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-lifts-profit-outlook-for-first-half/ The Devon based business employs 200 staff working with with national house builders, Tier 1 contractors, and SME developers across the south west.
Roadform has been in business since 1988 and latest accounts for the year to October 31 2024 show a turnover of £31.3m generating a pre-tax profit of £460,000.
Data and credit checking specialist Red Flag Alert highlighted the firms’ administrati]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/south-west-civils-firm-roadform-files-administration-notice/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/south-west-civils-firm-roadform-files-administration-notice/ Following competitive tenders, G&H has been appointed to deliver planned and preventative maintenance for Pudsey Sixth Form College, MCR Property Group, and Evans Property Group.
G&H will deliver a three-year maintenance programme at Pudsey Sixth Form College to ensure the building remains operational, efficient and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trio-of-contract-wins-for-gamph/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trio-of-contract-wins-for-gamph/ This morning housing secretary Steve Reed signed off the scheme for the 20,000 sq metre complex at Royal Mint Court, just east of the City of London and opposite the Tower of London.
The decision comes despite opposition from MPs across Parliament about security concerns and clears the way for what would become China’s largest diplomatic outpost in Europe.
Prime]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/chinese-mega-embassy-plan-in-london-approved/Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/chinese-mega-embassy-plan-in-london-approved/ The plans are being brought forward by VINCI UK Developments and ION Developments, appointed as preferred developer partners by Derby City Council, following two rounds of public consultation last year.
The proposals set out a mixed-use transformation of one of the city centre’s most prominent and long-stalled site]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-derby-market-place-regeneration/Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-derby-market-place-regeneration/ The pre-pack deal has saved 32 jobs at high-voltage installation business Gunning Transmission & Distribution Services.The Stafford-based contractor doubled revenues in 2024 to £97m working largely under framework agreements with National Grid.
But it collapsed after a string]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/strabag-uk-snaps-up-failed-hv-transmission-contractor/Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/strabag-uk-snaps-up-failed-hv-transmission-contractor/ The contractor said it achieved average month-end net cash of around £15m over the first six months to 31 December 2025 – a sharp reversal from average month net debt of £38m a year earlier and a peak of £432m in 2021.In a trading statement ahead of reporting first-half results, Ki]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-returns-to-monthly-net-cash-for-first-time-in-over-a-decade/Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-returns-to-monthly-net-cash-for-first-time-in-over-a-decade/ National Highways said the westbound stretch of the motorway at J24 would remain closed until the kit is recovered.
The move caused traffic chaos in the area with delays of more than an hour as drivers were diverted via the exit and entry slip roads.
 ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/motorway-closed-after-road-repair-kit-breaks-down/Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/motorway-closed-after-road-repair-kit-breaks-down/ Close-out of works on the project’s longest tunnel brings to an end a programme that began almost five years ago.
With civil works now finished, the tunnel will move into mechanical, electrical and plumbing installation, with enabling works already under way.Track and overhead line equipment will follow as HS2 continues construction across the rest of the route.
Despite the mile]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/align-closes-out-civils-on-longest-hs2-tunnel/Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/align-closes-out-civils-on-longest-hs2-tunnel/ Slade will step into the role in February 2026, taking over from Mark Arrandale, who has been acting up since October and now returns to his finance director post.
A qualified solicitor specialising in major projects, construction and engineering, Slade joined Balfour Beatty four years ago as managing counsel.
She was appointed area director for UK regional]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/legal-expert-rises-to-head-balfour-beatty-regional-civils/Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/legal-expert-rises-to-head-balfour-beatty-regional-civils/ Mace Group has confirmed its construction arm – currently trading as Mace Construct – will be renamed later this year, drawing a clear line between its UK contracting business and its consultancy operation.
The move follows last year’s agreement for a majority private equity investment in Mace Consult by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Once that deal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-name-to-disappear-from-uk-contracting/Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-name-to-disappear-from-uk-contracting/ Ellenor brings almost four decades of industry experience, having spent the bulk of his career with Interserve and Tilbury Douglas, where he most recently held the role of North East regional director.
He began his career as a trainee quantity surveyor in 1987 and progressed through site, management and pre-construction leadership roles]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tilbury-douglas-regional-chief-joins-caddick-to-head-civils-arm/Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tilbury-douglas-regional-chief-joins-caddick-to-head-civils-arm/ The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has identified a pipeline of more than 300 housing projects capable of delivering 64,044 homes, including almost 31,300 in Liverpool alone.
The proposals sit alongside a recently announced £700m allocation for new social and affordable housing — described as th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/liverpool-mayor-sets-out-2bn-plan-to-unlock-64000-homes/Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/liverpool-mayor-sets-out-2bn-plan-to-unlock-64000-homes/ The long-term capital investment deals run for 10 years from 14 April 2026, with options to extend out to 13 April 2046, with extensions linked to performance and market testing.
Winning contractors include: Architectural Decorators, Amber Construction, Axis, Chas Berger, HLS McConnell, Highview Group.Big names missing ou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/six-scoop-2bn-southern-housing-upkeep-deal/Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/six-scoop-2bn-southern-housing-upkeep-deal/ The plant hire giant has spent £448m over the past four years meaning a lot of machines can now be moved on.
The auction will take place at Flannery’s site in Irlam, Manchester on Tuesday March 10.It will bring to market one of the largest and most diverse selections of modern, well-maintained heavy plant equipment se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/flannery-to-sell-old-fleet-after-107m-new-kit-investment/Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/flannery-to-sell-old-fleet-after-107m-new-kit-investment/ The numbers were due out last week but in a statement today Hercules said: “The audit of the Company’s FY25 Accounts is well advanced, however, additional audit work required due to the Company’s extensive acquisition activity in 2025, means Hercules now expects to announce its FY25 Accounts in March 2026.”
The company also confirmed that it has b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hercules-delays-annual-results-announcement/Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hercules-delays-annual-results-announcement/ The last package will see 380,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics space built across 13 units, ranging from 12,000 sq ft to 115,000 sq ft, targeting advanced manufacturing, logistics and distribution occupiers.
The scheme will be delivered to high sustainability standards, with the buildings designed to hit BREEAM Excellent and EPC A an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/benniman-to-finish-logistics-park-at-former-mg-rover-plant/Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/benniman-to-finish-logistics-park-at-former-mg-rover-plant/ The contractor has been appointed by the Department for Education to deliver a major redevelopment of the secondary and sixth form campus.
Architect DLA designed the scheme, which will see a new two-storey teaching block built alongside the refurbishment and remodelling of a retained building.
Several outdated blocks will be demolished to make way for modern accommodation for up to 1,550 pupils.
E]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-lands-37m-leicestershire-school-rebuild/Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-lands-37m-leicestershire-school-rebuild/ Built in 1968, the two floor blocks currently have no insulation.
The retrofit will introduce extensive external wall insulation and each flat will be fitted with a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system.Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener Cllr Tim Pogson, said: “This £21 milli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-set-for-21m-edinburgh-towers-upgrade/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-set-for-21m-edinburgh-towers-upgrade/ The legal challenge targeted planning consent granted by Medway Council for the regeneration of the docks as part of Peel Waters’ Basin3 scheme – a proposed 31,000 sq m waterside campus.
ArcelorMittal Kent Wire, which operates a large rebar fabrication facility on the site, argued that repurposing the warehous]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rebar-giant-loses-high-court-fight-to-save-chatham-docks-base/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rebar-giant-loses-high-court-fight-to-save-chatham-docks-base/ A new update from the National Audit Office says the reset has put the programme on a more credible footing, with final hospitals now expected to complete in 2045-46.
However, seven hospitals built predominantly using Reinforced Aerated Autoclaved Concrete are not expect]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/56bn-hospital-programme-on-track-but-delivery-risks-remain/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/56bn-hospital-programme-on-track-but-delivery-risks-remain/ The main Northumberland based trading company Merit Holdings went under owing suppliers £17m.
A new business Merit Industrialised Construction, which was established in November 2025, has acquired intellectual property, design systems and manufacturing know-how from the administrators Interpath.The new company is majority owned by Mo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/modular-firm-backs-new-chapter-for-merit/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/modular-firm-backs-new-chapter-for-merit/ The main Northumberland based trading company Merit Holdings went under owing suppliers £17m.
A new business Merit Industrialised Construction, which was established in November 2025, has acquired intellectual property, design systems and manufacturing know-how from the administrators Interpath.The new company is majority own]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/indian-modular-firm-backs-new-chapter-for-merit/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/indian-modular-firm-backs-new-chapter-for-merit/ The Stoke-on-Trent and Warrington-based groundworks specialist employed more than 400 staff and subbies working on housing sites across the Midlands and North West  delivering £58m revenue for the year to March 2025.
Administrators from PKF Littlejohn Advisory UK LLP were appointed today after attempts to stabilise the company&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caldwell-construction-collapses-into-administration/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caldwell-construction-collapses-into-administration/ Transport Scotland will start market engagement next month ahead of inviting bids in March for places on a four-year A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement, covering the remaining sections between Perth and Inverness.
The £1.9bn programme will see all future work let via call-offs under a single framework]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/a9-dualling-switches-to-19bn-framework-model/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/a9-dualling-switches-to-19bn-framework-model/ The sale on Wednesday 18th February will take place at the Euro Auctions Leeds site and online.
It will feature a wide selection of modern, well-maintained plant and machinery, reflecting CW Plant Hire’s continued investment in renewing and upgrading its fleet.The lineup offers buyers an excellent opportunity to acquire late-model equipment from leading manufacturers, suitable for a wide range of cons]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cw-plant-hire-kit-goes-under-hammer-in-fleet-renewal-sale/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cw-plant-hire-kit-goes-under-hammer-in-fleet-renewal-sale/ The decision clears the way for detailed planning work as the airport works towards securing consent by 2029.
Heathrow said expansion remains the Government’s flagship growth scheme, unlocking billions of pounds of privately funded construction work across the supply chain while boosting airline competition and strengthening global trade links.
Despite the board backing, the air]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/heathrow-kicks-off-third-runway-pre-planning-design-work/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/heathrow-kicks-off-third-runway-pre-planning-design-work/ Industry sources said the £60m turnover firm has written to subcontractors and staff warning it is fighting for survival while talks continue with possible investors.
Hundreds of subbies were told to stay at home this week after many failed to be paid last Friday. The cash-strapped contractor has been strugg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/civils-firm-caldwell-construction-files-administration-notice/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/civils-firm-caldwell-construction-files-administration-notice/ Latest Government figures show total construction output fell by 1.1% in the three months to November 2025 – the steepest quarterly decline since March 2023, when output dropped by 1.4%.
Both sides of the industry were dragged lower. New work slipped by 1.0% over the period, while repair and maintenance work fell by 1.1%.Private housing repair and maintenance was the bigge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/autumn-budget-jitters-knock-construction-output-back/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/autumn-budget-jitters-knock-construction-output-back/ In a trading update ahead of unveiling 2025 full-year results in March, the house builder said 2026 performance is likely to be more heavily weighted to the second half as demand remains muted and affordability continues to bite, particularly among first-time buyers.
Taylor Wimpey said it had achiev]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taylor-wimpey-braces-for-margin-squeeze-this-year/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taylor-wimpey-braces-for-margin-squeeze-this-year/ Designed by Howells, the plans also include a new primary school, more than 13,500 sq m of light industrial and flexible workspace, a new riverside park, and a range of ground-floor retail and community spaces.
John Mulryan, Group Managing Director, Ballymore, said: “Securing consent for Thames Road is a significant milestone and a strong e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-ballymore-1685-homes-site/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-ballymore-1685-homes-site/ The pair paid £24,000 upfront and have also committed to paying between 0.5% and 1% of the remaining contract value on any schemes successfully novated to the new company.Those payments will only be made on practical completion of each project and only where the schemes are profitabl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ex-directors-buy-back-boutique-modern-in-24k-pre-pack-deal/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ex-directors-buy-back-boutique-modern-in-24k-pre-pack-deal/ Joint administrators David Hudson and Geoffrey Rowley of FRP Advisory said there could be enough money to pay a dividend to unsecured creditors — but only if ongoing litigation delivers successful recoveries.
Henry Construction Projects crashed into administrati]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/henry-creditors-payout-hangs-on-31m-family-legal-fight/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/henry-creditors-payout-hangs-on-31m-family-legal-fight/ Vasilis Paraskeva and his London-based company, VNP Constructions Limited, were the appointed contractor for the conversion of a former public house and adjoining building into residential flats on White Lion Street, London.
During a proactive HSE visit to the site on 1 September 2022 inspectors identified several issues]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/building-boss-fined-for-ignoring-safety-warnings/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/building-boss-fined-for-ignoring-safety-warnings/ Accounts for the year to December 31 2024 show a pre-tax loss of £769,000 from a profit of £165,000 last time as turnover rose to £5.9m from £5.3m.
During the period covered by the latest filings Amit Oberoi was Executive Chairman of the CCS after his appointment in March 2023.He left the CCS in August 2025 at the same time as former consultant and Chief St]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/industry-standards-body-racks-up-huge-loss/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/industry-standards-body-racks-up-huge-loss/ The 4,000-capacity venue forms part of MKDP’s updated Business Plan for 2024–2027 which focuses on placemaking projects to enhance the city centre.
It will complement ATG’s successful operation of Milton Keynes Theatre since it opened in 1999 by enabling larger-scale music performances and live experiences that the existing th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/milton-keynes-plans-76m-events-venue/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/milton-keynes-plans-76m-events-venue/ Broughton led the South West and Wales regional business of Bouygues for around five years, and before that worked at Willmott Dixon for around 14 years rising to deputy managing director in the south west.
As southern construction MD at Kier, Boughton will oversee a £123m flagship project at the University of Southampton, including a 15,000 sqm  teaching and learning buil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-construction-appoints-new-southern-region-chief/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-construction-appoints-new-southern-region-chief/ In a trading update this morning, the firm said adjusted pre-tax profit for the year to December 2025 was expected to come in at around £270m, up from £264m last year and in line with market expectations.
Revenue held broadly flat at £4.2bn as total completions slipped 9% to around 15,700 homes in a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-saved-by-second-half-margin-rebound-to-84/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-saved-by-second-half-margin-rebound-to-84/ Construction management and project management firm Rossco works with private individuals on high-end homes and investment developments.
David Chekemian joint CEO at Remian UK & Europe said:  “This is an exciting step forward in our growth strategy.“Our acquisition of Rossco allows us to work with an outstanding team. The UK super prime market is changing, and we feel that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/usa-contractor-acquires-london-super-prime-specialist/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/usa-contractor-acquires-london-super-prime-specialist/ Ministers will today pledge to keep the Northern east–west rail programme within a hard £45bn funding envelope, in a bid to avoid the spiralling overruns that derailed HS2 and spooked the Treasury.
To get the stalled project moving, the Treasury will now release an initial £1.1bn to kickstart det]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/treasury-unlocks-11bn-to-revive-northern-powerhouse-rail/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/treasury-unlocks-11bn-to-revive-northern-powerhouse-rail/ Full consent has been granted for the major new purpose-built student accommodation scheme, marking the biggest transformation of the Joseph’s Well estate in more than 45 years.
The project, known as The Tower, will deliver 256 student bedrooms and represents the single largest investment i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-takes-256-bed-leeds-student-tower-job/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-takes-256-bed-leeds-student-tower-job/ The action could halt major sites across the country with London hardest hit.
Drivers at leading crane rental company Wolffkran, represented by Unite, have voted to start a series of 24-hour strikes on Tuesday January 27 then every fortnight after that.The Enquirer understands around 90 drivers are union members at the crane rental giant.
A crane driver source said the dispute centred on a lac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tower-crane-drivers-set-to-strike/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tower-crane-drivers-set-to-strike/ In a trading statement ahead of reporting annual results the firm signaled that full-year underlying profit before tax would be at the top end of City forecasts.
It completed 11,905 homes in the year to 31 December, up from 10,664 a year earlier, driven by an expanding outlet base and steady demand across its regional footprint.But looking ahead chief executive Dean Finch sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/persimmon-builds-momentum-with-12-jump-in-completions/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/persimmon-builds-momentum-with-12-jump-in-completions/ The scheme, known as FREEPORT 36, is being brought forward by Henry Boot’s development arm HBD in partnership with landowner St John’s College Cambridge.
The consent paves the way for a 300-acre industrial and manufacturing park delivering buildings from 40,000 sq ft to more than 1m sq ft.
Detailed plans will be drawn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/henry-boot-seals-planning-for-goole-55m-sq-ft-freeport/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/henry-boot-seals-planning-for-goole-55m-sq-ft-freeport/ The scheme, known as FREEPORT 36, is being brought forward by Henry Boot’s development arm HBD in partnership with landowner St John’s College Cambridge.
The consent paves the way for a 300-acre industrial and manufacturing park delivering buildings from 40,000 sq ft to more than 1m sq ft.
Detailed plans will be drawn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/henry-boot-seal-planning-for-goole-55m-sq-ft-freeport/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/henry-boot-seal-planning-for-goole-55m-sq-ft-freeport/ Lancashire based Easy-Trim posted a turnover of £18.1m in its latest results for the year to December 31 2023 generating a pre-tax profit of £233,000.
McCann said: “The acquisition of Easy-Trim is a fantastic addition to the FP McCann group and a significant step in the growth of our roofing and building products division.“Easy-Trim’s commitmen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fp-mccann-buys-roofing-products-firm-easy-trim/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fp-mccann-buys-roofing-products-firm-easy-trim/ The competency crackdown takes the total number of firms suspended by the trade body in the past eight months to 19.BESA’s council said it was taking robust action in the interests of the wider building services sector and clients.The suspended firms failed its independent Competence Assessment Standa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trade-body-besa-boots-out-five-more-firms-in-standards-purge/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trade-body-besa-boots-out-five-more-firms-in-standards-purge/ Derek Russell was fatally injured while working on a regeneration project demolishing empty flat blocks in Paisley on Friday.
The 36-year-old was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow but died from his injuries the following day.He was employed by Greenock based demolition specialist Caskie Limited.
Euan Caskie, a director of the company, told the BBC: “This is a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/father-of-six-dies-in-demolition-site-tragedy/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/father-of-six-dies-in-demolition-site-tragedy/ Appointed by Prologis, the £340m scheme will become a flagship hub in M&S’s food supply chain as the retailer targets major growth.
The 52-week build will see Winvic deliver two low-carbon warehouses with multi-storey offices, a security hub and vehicle maintenance unit, alongside major infrastructure works next to the M1.The f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winvic-wins-pound340m-mamps-mega-shed-at-dirft/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winvic-wins-pound340m-mamps-mega-shed-at-dirft/ Devon County Council and Hampshire County Council are preparing to launch the sixth generation of the framework, with around 20 firms expected to battle to retain their places.
Tendering is due to go live in March, with the bidders day on 21 January setting out plans for the next framework and sharing findings from earlier market engagement.
The current Souther]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bidders-day-set-for-45bn-southern-construction-framework/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bidders-day-set-for-45bn-southern-construction-framework/ Carter has been in charge at British Land for five years and first joined the developer in 2004.
He has a 12-month notice period and British Land will now start the hunt for his successor.William Rucker, Chairman, said: “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Simon for his significant contribution to British Land. During his 18 years here across two stint]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/british-land-ceo-to-join-warehouse-developer/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/british-land-ceo-to-join-warehouse-developer/ Clifton railway bridge near Penrith has been replaced by Network Rail and Skanska as part of a £60m investment in the West Coast Main Line.
The new 130-metre-long structure was carefully manoeuvred into place with millimetre precision on Saturday.Time-lapse footage shows how the new pre-built bridge – which has been wait]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/skanska-slides-4200-tonne-railway-bridge-into-place/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/skanska-slides-4200-tonne-railway-bridge-into-place/ The façade specialist grew revenue 24% to £182m in the year to 31 March 2025, driven by strong order intake and the UK emerging as the group’s largest regional contributor.
But operating performance deteriorated, with the business posting an operating loss for the third consecutive year up to£8.5m from £5.6m a year earlie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/facade-specialist-permasteelisa-uk-hit-by-third-year-of-losses/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/facade-specialist-permasteelisa-uk-hit-by-third-year-of-losses/ The 48,000 sq m Paddington Hub scheme, designed by HOK and promoted by Bartlet Asset Management, is proposed for the former Imperial College Medical School site in Westminster.
The building is designed to house more than 1,800 clinicians, researchers and support staff, bringing together clinical trials, diagnostics and emerging health technologies in a single, purpose-built facili]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/paddington-life-sciences-tower-moves-into-planning/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/paddington-life-sciences-tower-moves-into-planning/ The firm’s products included Cementene – a concrete admixture hailed as the “future of construction” which boosts strength and cuts carbon.
Versarien has trialled its products on HS2 and signed a deal with Balfour Beatty to work on new products.Andrew Knowles and Andrew Poxon from Leonard Curtis have now been appointed Joint Administrators of the AIM listed firm.
The company had been making losses for several ye]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/future-of-construction-firm-in-administration/Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/future-of-construction-firm-in-administration/ The seven-year deal has been awarded to Balfour Beatty Living Places following a joint procurement by Warwickshire County Council, Coventry City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
The contract will run from May 2026 to May 2033 and can be extended by up to a further six years, taking the potent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-secures-900m-midlands-highways-upkeep-deal/Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-secures-900m-midlands-highways-upkeep-deal/ The country’s biggest student accommodation developer this morning said it had deferred delivery of its 500-bed Freestone Island scheme in Bristol while it explores options to secure “best value” from the project.
The move releases around £55m o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/student-rooms-builder-cancels-london-and-defers-bristol-projects/Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/student-rooms-builder-cancels-london-and-defers-bristol-projects/ The London-focused contractor emerged as 2025’s biggest work winner after banking £3.18bn of secured orders, powered by a hoard of projects including the £1.1bn British Library extension and a string of heavyweight office schemes in the Capital.
The haul came in the same year Mace offloaded its profitable consultancy arm to concen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-crowned-annual-contracts-league-champion/Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-crowned-annual-contracts-league-champion/ Councillors at Leeds City Council gave green light yesterday evening to plans to raise capacity to up to 53,000, cementing its position as one of the largest club stadiums in the country.
The scheme will see West and North stands partially demolished and rebuilt alongside targeted alterations to the South Stand, transforming the ground into a UEFA Category 4 stadium capable of hosting m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/leeds-united-to-kick-off-stadium-expansion-this-summer/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/leeds-united-to-kick-off-stadium-expansion-this-summer/ Councillors at Leeds City Council gave green light yesterday evening to plans to raise capacity to up to 53,000, cementing its position as one of the largest club stadiums in the country.
The scheme will see West and North stands partially demolished and rebuilt alongside targeted alterations to the South Stand, transforming the ground into a UEFA Category 4 stadium capable of hosting m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/leeds-united-set-to-kick-off-stadium-expansion-this-summer/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/leeds-united-set-to-kick-off-stadium-expansion-this-summer/ The scale of the company’s debts have been revealed in an update by administrator Interpath who took control in November.
The administrator’s proposals  for Merit Holdings state it is “highly unlikely” unsecured creditors will receive a penny for their outstanding invoices.Merit employed 284 staff at the time of administration who we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/offsite-specialist-merit-went-down-owing-suppliers-17m/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/offsite-specialist-merit-went-down-owing-suppliers-17m/ Chaudhry joins the contractor with more than 24 years’ experience delivering complex, high-value healthcare schemes and a track record across major NHS and private sector projects.
He arrives from Sisk, where he spent four years leading the firm’s UK healthcare portfolio, overseeing delivery through key frameworks including CCS P23 and NHS SBS.During his time at Sisk]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bovis-hires-sisk-healthcare-chief-to-scale-up-nhs-work/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bovis-hires-sisk-healthcare-chief-to-scale-up-nhs-work/ Bentley has worked as a director at JN Bentley since 1999, when Motts and Bentley first formed their successful JV, and will continue in that role alongside his new group-wide responsibilities.
Mott MacDonald bought JN Bentley in 2014 and now delivers much of its work through the fully integrated design and build arm Mott MacDonald Bentley.
Under Bentley’s leadership as managing director, the firm has grown into one of the c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/paul-bentley-joins-mott-macdonald-executive-board/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/paul-bentley-joins-mott-macdonald-executive-board/ Muse Places will drive the delivery of up to 10,000 new homes alongside major commercial development, public realm and transport upgrades around the city’s main rail hub.
The appointment hands Muse a leading role in shaping coordinated regeneration at Temple Meads West, with parallel work to help develop longer-term pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-picked-to-steer-10000-home-bristol-temple-quarter-regeneration/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-picked-to-steer-10000-home-bristol-temple-quarter-regeneration/ Muse Places will drive the delivery of up to 10,000 new homes alongside major commercial development, public realm and transport upgrades around the city’s main rail hub.
The appointment hands Muse a leading role in shaping coordinated regeneration at Temple Meads West, with parallel work to help develop longer-term pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-picked-to-steer-10000-home-bristol-temple-quarter-plan/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/muse-picked-to-steer-10000-home-bristol-temple-quarter-plan/ Clarion Housing Group and Hadley Property Group are pressing ahead with plans to redevelop the former Blenheim shopping Centre in Penge after securing grant backing from the Greater London Authority.
The revised proposals would see 228 homes delivered entirely at social rent, with all properties allocated to people on London Borough of Brom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/80m-london-housing-scheme-unlocked-after-flip-to-100-social/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/80m-london-housing-scheme-unlocked-after-flip-to-100-social/ Councillors at Merthyr Tydfil Council gave the final green light this week, clearing the way for what is being billed as the UK’s longest indoor snow centre on land to the south west of the A470/A4102 roundabout.
The Rhydycar West development will feature a 400m-long indoor ski slope, a tropical water park, indoor and out]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/300m-wales-indoor-ski-resort-clears-final-planning-hurdle/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/300m-wales-indoor-ski-resort-clears-final-planning-hurdle/ The sharp rebound at the family-run builder comes after a slight dip in turnover to £80m from £84m in the year to June 2025.
The revenue slowdown was linked to the timing of work starting on site, with a number of schemes pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/andrew-scott-forecasts-record-breaking-year-ahead/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/andrew-scott-forecasts-record-breaking-year-ahead/ Ace Infra Ltd pleaded guilty after an incident led to employee, Mark Jones, spending a month in hospital recovering from his injuries.
Lancaster Magistrates Court court heard how Jones was sweeping up dust and debris on the first floor of the building at the end of the working day.Earlier boards had been delivered and laid across a large opening in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/collapsing-wall-knocks-labourer-down-stairwell/Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/collapsing-wall-knocks-labourer-down-stairwell/ The watchdog Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Richard Adam and Zafar Khan were both aware of serious financial troubles in Carillion’s UK construction business but failed to reflect this in company announcements or alert the Board and audit committee, leading to poor oversight.
Adam and Khan have]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-carillion-finance-directors-fined-371700/Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-carillion-finance-directors-fined-371700/ It was a ray of light in an otherwise gloomy set of statistics in the latest bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index which registered 40.1 in December, up from 39.4 in November but below the neutral 50.0 value for the twelfth successive month.
UK construction companies experienced another sharp downturn in business activity and incoming new w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-buyers-see-better-times-ahead/Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-buyers-see-better-times-ahead/ Sir Robert McAlpine is understood to be in line to deliver the big revamp job, which is being taken forward on a speculative basis.
The funding deal clears the way for construction to start early this year after enabling works contractor John F Hunt completes site strip-out.A consortium of Japanese equity investors – including Tok]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcalpine-tipped-for-150m-west-end-office-revamp/Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcalpine-tipped-for-150m-west-end-office-revamp/ The consent clears the way for family-run developer Chart Forte Monument to transform the Grade II-listed St Clement’s House at 27–28 Clements Lane into a 180-key luxury hotel, with designs by Studio Moren.
Construction works are proposed to commence this Summer, lasting for approximately 18-24 months.The mid-19th cen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/four-storey-rooftop-extension-approved-for-office-to-hotel-switch/Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/four-storey-rooftop-extension-approved-for-office-to-hotel-switch/ The consent clears the way for family-run developer Chart Forte (Monument) to transform the Grade II-listed St Clement’s House at 27–28 Clements Lane into a 180-key luxury Marriott hotel, with designs by Studio Moren.
Construction works are proposed to commence this Summer, lasting for approximately 18-24 months.The m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/four-storey-rooftop-extension-approved-for-city-office-to-hotel/Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/four-storey-rooftop-extension-approved-for-city-office-to-hotel/ The new location complements the existing Premier Inn at Gate Leisure Park to the south west of Chichester city centre.
Whitbread Acquisitions Manager Louise Woodruff said: “Chichester’s diverse cultural offer and successful business economy is fuelling year-round demand for high-quality, affordable hotel rooms from our customers.“This&nb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/site-acquired-in-chichester-for-new-premier-inn/Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/site-acquired-in-chichester-for-new-premier-inn/ The contractor, working for Liverpool-based developer Brickland, has received formal sign-off from the Building Safety Regulator for the 267-flat Nursery Street project.
Michael Sims, managing director at Clegg Construction, said: “Securing Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator confirms that this development in Sheffield meets the most stringent of safety require]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/clegg-clears-gateway-2-for-46m-sheffield-flats/Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/clegg-clears-gateway-2-for-46m-sheffield-flats/ The deal brings one of Scotland’s best-known roofing contractors into the Cardo fold, adding a skilled local workforce and expanding the group’s ability to deliver roofing services nationally.
The Faskin Group established in 2010 by Frank and Karen O’Hara will continue to operate under their leadership as it inte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardo-snaps-up-scottish-roofer-faskin-group/Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardo-snaps-up-scottish-roofer-faskin-group/ The firm is set to start full construction in the coming weeks on a £210m Machine Shop project for Sheffield Forgemasters after locking down a final build price late last year.
Sheffield Forgemasters’ 13,000 tonne forging line and machine shop will create a new generation of eng]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/pound230m-win-double-sets-mclaughlin-amp-harvey-up-for-rebound-year/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/pound230m-win-double-sets-mclaughlin-amp-harvey-up-for-rebound-year/ The deal was signed with Malaysian property group Gamuda Berhad and London-based real estate investor, Castleforge on Tuesday morning.
Main construction will now start on the £1.2bn project following extensive enabling and demolition works led by the Erith Group.Redevelopment work is now expected to achieve practical completion in Q1 2028.
Mul]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/multiplex-signs-250m-london-wall-construction-contract/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/multiplex-signs-250m-london-wall-construction-contract/ The acquisition brings Fawkes & Reece’s national footprint to nine offices, located in Southampton, Brighton, London, Northampton, Birmingham, Sheffield, Bolton, Cardiff and Bristol.
Time 4 Recruitment Solutions has been jointly owned and led by Grant Lillywhite and Mal Martin. Following the acquisition, Lillywhite will continue as Managing Director, leading the newly establ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-recruiter-fawkes-amp-reece-expands/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-recruiter-fawkes-amp-reece-expands/ Three units will be built on a speculative basis at Hillwood Park Crewe totalling almost 800,000 sq ft.
Muse has started infrastructure works on site, which includes main estate roads as well as delivering key services and utilities.Bob Tattrie, for Hillwood UK, said: “We are delighted to have concluded this significant transaction]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/land-deal-paves-way-for-100m-crewe-industrial-site/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/land-deal-paves-way-for-100m-crewe-industrial-site/ Walker steps up to managing director after nearly seven years with the business, including the past three as commercial director, taking over from Peter Jackson, who is stepping down after almost two decades at Seddon.
The move caps a three-year transition period in which Walker and Jack]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-boss-for-seddon-housing-partnerships-arm/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-boss-for-seddon-housing-partnerships-arm/ The M&E contracting arm of the family-owned group saw revenue slip to £200m in the year to March 2025, down from £227m, as major schemes were pushed back by project phasing and wider economic uncertainty.
But tighter operational control helped operating profit cl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gratte-tightens-grip-on-costs-to-lift-margins-in-tough-year/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gratte-tightens-grip-on-costs-to-lift-margins-in-tough-year/ The EC2 Phase 1a infrastructure tender covers major highways, utilities, structures and public realm works to open up the new commercial heart of the scheme around Ebbsfleet International station.
The programme will clear the way for a new urban quarter with offices, flats, shops, restaurants and leisure uses anchored on the international rail hub.At ful]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bid-race-starts-for-ebbsfleet-115m-central-enabling-works/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bid-race-starts-for-ebbsfleet-115m-central-enabling-works/ Work will see Statom North construct two reinforced concrete frame structures forming a key part of the ongoing regeneration of Edinburgh’s Haymarket district.
Statom North will be responsible for delivering the full concrete frame scope, including cores, slabs, vertical elements, transfer structures, and associated works, coordi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/statom-lands-frame-package-for-haymarket-hotel/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/statom-lands-frame-package-for-haymarket-hotel/ The contractor has fused its Transportation and Natural Resources Nuclear & Networks businesses into a single Kier Infrastructure arm, creating a consolidated powerhouse spanning roads, rail, aviation, water, energy and environmental work.
The shake-up is designed to put Kier in prime position to capture work flowing from the Government’s 10-Year Infrastructu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-overhauls-top-team-as-infrastructure-arm-launched/Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-overhauls-top-team-as-infrastructure-arm-launched/ The firm has designed a prototype modular in-patient hospital bedroom that it hopes will drive the industrialisation of Hospital 2.0 under the government’s New Hospital Programme.
If signed off by the NHP, the bedroom could become the standardised in-patient room rolled out across the entire programme, giving the NHS a repeatable modular solu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reds10-eyes-hospital-builds-as-it-targets-500m-turnover/Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reds10-eyes-hospital-builds-as-it-targets-500m-turnover/ Latest results for the year to April 30 2025 show pre-tax profits increasing to £21.9m from £7.2m last time as turnover rose to £119.6m from £82.9m.
Applebridge put its success down to a “continued focus on operational discipline, careful project selection and consistent delivery across its civil engineering, groundworks and multi-utilities activities.&rdquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/civils-contractor-applebridge-sees-profits-surge/Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/civils-contractor-applebridge-sees-profits-surge/ The demolition is part of a £60m renewal scheme which will see a 130-metre-long bridge being removed and a new one installed over the first two weekends of 2026.
Network Rail and its principal contractor Skanska achieved the first phase removing Clifton Bridge in the early hours of this morning.It required a full motorway closure of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/watch-skanska-giant-rail-bridge-demolition/Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/watch-skanska-giant-rail-bridge-demolition/ Newport-based Premier Forest bought NTS from administrators following the collapse of National Timber Group England in late November.
The deal safeguards 160 jobs across NTS, with Premier Forest aiming to grow the workforce to around 250 as it looks to expand capacity and product innov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/premier-forest-rescues-national-timber-systems-from-administration/Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/premier-forest-rescues-national-timber-systems-from-administration/ Newport-based Premier Forest bought NTS from administrators following the collapse of National Timber Group England in late November.
The deal safeguards 160 jobs across NTS, with Premier Forest aiming to grow the workforce to around 250 as it looks to expand capacity and product innov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/premier-forest-rescues-national-timber-systems/Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/premier-forest-rescues-national-timber-systems/ The 110,000 sq ft Brunswick Street scheme for the Government Property Agency will run for around two years, with the hub expected to be ready for occupation in early 2028.
Kier has already been active on the site since September, carrying out ground remediation to strip out legacy fuel tanks and concrete slabs. That enabling package i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-agrees-856m-price-for-major-civil-service-hub-job/Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-agrees-856m-price-for-major-civil-service-hub-job/ Reynolds, who has also been co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council since 2022, was honoured for services to business and the construction industry.
He stepped down last year as Mace Group’s chief executive, a role he had held since 2013, maintaining the role of executive chairman which he has held since January 2022.Other industry awardsOBEDr Aderonke Savage chief executive officer and foun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-chairman-honoured-with-cbe/Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-chairman-honoured-with-cbe/ Half of those people have now been sent out to civil engineering sites as the organisation becomes more “outcome-focused”
A project update confirmed the moves as part of an ongoing  fundamental reset of the scheme by Chief Executive  Mark Wild who has now been in the job 12 months.Wild is aiming to get control of costs with new specialist commercial roles which now scrutinise every contrac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hs2-head-office-managers-sent-out-to-sites/Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hs2-head-office-managers-sent-out-to-sites/ The £47m turnover firm called in administrators from Leonard Curtis on December 22 after 55 years in business.
Leonard Curtis has been working with the group since last month looking for a potential buyer after a challenging period for the business.The sale to manufacturing conglomerate GCH Corporation Ltd will protect 200 jobs.
Cassie Hutchings, CEO of GCH Corporation, said: “Thurston is a re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/modular-firm-thurston-bought-out-of-administration/Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/modular-firm-thurston-bought-out-of-administration/ The development is on track to tender for a main contractor in Q2 next year, ahead of a Gateway 2 submission at the end of 2026.
The scheme will deliver 352 homes across a former sawmill site with designs by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris.At the heart of the development is a new riverside park that opens access to the River Frome to th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-year-tender-race-for-bristol-btr-scheme/Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-year-tender-race-for-bristol-btr-scheme/ A transfer slab is a floor arrangement where a column sits on top of a slab, but does not have a supporting column directly beneath it. The slab acts to support the load from the column and spreads it to the supporting columns below.
The design has been used for 25 years in the UK often in mixed use scheme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/safety-warning-issued-over-transfer-slabs/Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/safety-warning-issued-over-transfer-slabs/ Construction on the T4 revamp will begin with a new multi storey car park and an upgraded check in hall. The work will run in phases to keep the terminal operating normally and is expected to complete in 2031.
Heathrow will also start building a dedicated baggage system for Terminal 2 capable of handling 31000 bags a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/heathrow-to-start-t4-revamp-next-year-in-13bn-spend-plan/Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/heathrow-to-start-t4-revamp-next-year-in-13bn-spend-plan/ Developer PJ Livesey, working with landowner Greater Manchester Pension Fund, will now progress a start on site in early 2026 with demolition of Graeme House and the wider precinct.
The scheme has been reworked after heavy consultation during 2023 and a major backlash from residents, with more than 1,300 objections centred on building heights.The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-260-homes-at-former-chorlton-shopping-centre/Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-260-homes-at-former-chorlton-shopping-centre/ The website will be updated with any major breaking stories during the holiday season with the full daily news service returning on January 5.
It has been another eventful 12 months and a busy news year for construction as the Enquirer keeps the industry up to date with what is really going on.These were the best read stories during the year:Our most popular sto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/top-ten-best-read-stories-of-2025/Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/top-ten-best-read-stories-of-2025/ The 975-acre East Hemel scheme will ceate two new neighbourhoods with a wide mix of homes, including significant affordable provision, supported by four schools, health and community facilities, local centres and play spaces.More than a third of the land will be green space, including a new 63-hectare country park and a south valley park linked by]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crown-estate-lodges-plan-for-4000-home-east-hemel-new-town/Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crown-estate-lodges-plan-for-4000-home-east-hemel-new-town/ In what will become one of the UK’s biggest long-term delivery alliances, the utility giant will form a new enterprise partnership to upgrade water and wastewater assets from 2027 to 2033, with an option to extend to 2039.The enterprise model will handle around a third of SR27 spend and is designed to integrate designers, contractors and Scottish Water]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/scottish-water-names-preferred-firms-for-9bn-upgrade/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/scottish-water-names-preferred-firms-for-9bn-upgrade/ The project for Alumno in Elephant and Castle signals that Building Safety Regulator decisions are now starting to move more quickly through the system.
The Maccreanor Lavington designed scheme will deliver 244 student rooms on a tight brownfield plot beside the railway arches on Rockingham and Tiverton Street. HG is expected to break ground on the brick clad tower i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hg-construction-hits-8th-gateway-2-win-as-approvals-accelerate/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hg-construction-hits-8th-gateway-2-win-as-approvals-accelerate/ Allied Infrastructure specialises in work on UK airfields and local highways maintenance jobs and has been part of Colas since 2017.
A Colas statement said: “Colas Ltd has reached agreement to sell Allied Infrastructure to DJ Civils Ltd, a civil engineering contractor based in Kent.“This is consistent with our strategy to focus our business on road construction and maintenance and bituminous binders manufa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/colas-sells-allied-infrastructure-to-dj-civils/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/colas-sells-allied-infrastructure-to-dj-civils/ The contractor will deliver 552 bed spaces across five blocks rising up to six storeys in the campus’s Central Park zone, close to the Edward Herbert Building.The new Hall of Residence will plug rising demand for modern, en-suite, self-catered rooms and includes shared study lounges, social space, sub-warden accom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-lands-59m-loughborough-student-halls-job/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-lands-59m-loughborough-student-halls-job/ Partnerships again proved the engine of the London and Home Counties business, generating £303m revenue and a near-£9m pre-tax profit as the contractor steered through a tough housing market with a healthy mix of regeneration, remediation and new build work.
The division spent much]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/partnerships-powers-higgins-into-11bn-workload/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/partnerships-powers-higgins-into-11bn-workload/ Work will now get underway next year on the full restoration of the 92-year-old brewery HQ as the historic centrepiece of the emerging Aire Park district.
The two-year refurbishment project will create public market hall and around 13,000 sq ft of office space.Designs by Supervene and Enjoy Design retain the building’s distinctive art deco façade while reworking the internal layout.
The basement]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/leeds-iconic-tetley-brewery-building-revamp-approved/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/leeds-iconic-tetley-brewery-building-revamp-approved/ Immigration officers carried out the raid at Panattoni Park, the former home to Honda in Swindon, alongside Wiltshire Police.
Supt Mike Vass, Swindon hub commander, told the BBC: “This was a significant operation with our colleagues in Immigration targeting illegal working and safeguarding vulnerable individuals who may be being exploited.”He added: “]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/thirty-arrests-after-immigration-raid-on-swindon-site/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/thirty-arrests-after-immigration-raid-on-swindon-site/ The four-year deal – split into five lots – mixes specialist manufacturers with major housing maintenance contractors as demand for compliant fire safety upgrades continues to surge across the sector.
Competition was fiercest on the contractor-led fire door lo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/33-firms-win-300m-sec-fire-safety-framework/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/33-firms-win-300m-sec-fire-safety-framework/ A planning application is due to be submitted early next year with construction scheduled to start in 2028 on a single warehouse unit of 340,000 sq ft.
Gregg Titley, Head of Development, East and West Midlands at Panattoni, said: “Panattoni Brackmills represents a rare opportunity to bring forward a prime, high-quality logistics facility in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/panattoni-buys-northampton-site-for-75m-logistics-scheme/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/panattoni-buys-northampton-site-for-75m-logistics-scheme/ Fresh data from the Corporation shows 2025 delivered the highest volume of applications in ten years. Major schemes over 100,000 sq m were up 36% on 2024 suggesting growing investor confidence in tall, sustainable office buildings.
More than half a million square metres of new office floorspace was approved in 2025, the stro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/city-of-london-planning-applications-hit-10-year-high/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/city-of-london-planning-applications-hit-10-year-high/ The move aims to sweep away the current fragmented safety system. But the plan has already sparked industry concern after two years of procurement disruption triggered by the Building Safety Regulator’s gateway regime.
The House of Lords inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator warned that the pre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-advances-single-construction-regulator-plan/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-advances-single-construction-regulator-plan/ The 44-acre scheme, led by the Earls Court Development Company on behalf of Delancey, APG and Places for London, landed full backing from Kensington & Chelsea this week following unanimous approval in Hammersmith & Fulham late last month.
Plan for new Earl’s Court district on cent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/earls-court-10bn-rebuild-gets-full-green-light/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/earls-court-10bn-rebuild-gets-full-green-light/ The latest quarterly Workload Trends Survey for 2025 Q3 released by Trade body CECA found that workloads moved to -1% on balance – the first negative reading since 2020 bringing an end to an  extended period of growth.
Activity remained resilient in renewable and non-renewable electricity, nuclear-related work, and water and  sewerage.But the largest ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/civil-engineers-sound-the-alarm-bell/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/civil-engineers-sound-the-alarm-bell/ The AIM-listed house builder will roll out 293 homes across six sites in Highland, Moray and Aberdeenshire, with SSEN Transmission set to lease the units for an initial four-year period to house crews delivering a vast grid-upgrade programme.
Under the initial agreement, Springf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/springfield-strikes-deal-to-build-homes-for-power-workers/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/springfield-strikes-deal-to-build-homes-for-power-workers/ New modelling shows the system could ultimately supply heat to around 1,200 buildings and rely heavily on the River Thames for strategic heat supply.
The 42-year concession will see a single private partner create and run a Special Purpose Vehicle to take the network through design and development to constructio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hunt-starts-for-square-mile-4bn-heat-network-developer/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hunt-starts-for-square-mile-4bn-heat-network-developer/ The Government has published a fresh set of proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework aimed at speeding up decisions to make smaller housing sites more viable for local developers.
A central move is the creation of a new “medium site” category for schemes of 10 to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/planning-reboot-could-spare-smes-from-building-safety-levy-hit/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/planning-reboot-could-spare-smes-from-building-safety-levy-hit/ He spent the past year as a non-executive on the Cala board and succeeds Kevin Whitaker who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cala-names-industry-veteran-tom-nicholson-as-new-ceo/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cala-names-industry-veteran-tom-nicholson-as-new-ceo/ The Alne-based firm, which supplied the Shard, Oxford’s Said Business School and Cambridge’s Magdalene College Library projects, had been on the brink of administration before 4D stepped in.
The acquisition sees York Handmade folded into 4D’s fast-growing building products group alongside H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/yorkshire-brickmaker-saved-in-last-minute-rescue-deal/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/yorkshire-brickmaker-saved-in-last-minute-rescue-deal/ Matrod Frampton Limited pleaded guilty at Bristol Magistrates’ Court after the incident left 69-year-old Patrick Grant with life-changing injuries.
The court heard how the breeze block wall had been back-filled too early, before the mortar had properly set. The wall collapsed while Grant was working nearby, crushing him against the c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/steel-fixer-crushed-by-blockwork-wall-collapse/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/steel-fixer-crushed-by-blockwork-wall-collapse/ Current Managing Director Guy Parker will step into the additional role of Chairman from January 1 2026.
Michael Conlon returned to the family firm in 1987 after four years with a smaller company. Starting out as an assistant site manager, he progressed through a series of senior roles and was appointed Chairman in 2013.He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/conlon-chairman-to-retire-after-38-years/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/conlon-chairman-to-retire-after-38-years/ The 17 hour-long operation was the culmination of an epic three-stage process to assemble and install the 315-metre East deck of the M6 South viaduct, which will carry high-speed trains heading to Birmingham and further north.
While the previous slide had required a weekend closure of the main carriageway, the team – led by HS2’s main work co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hs2-first-as-giant-bridge-slid-across-live-motorway/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hs2-first-as-giant-bridge-slid-across-live-motorway/ The 11-storey scheme at 19 Great Eastern Road in Shoreditch will become Staycity’s largest Wilde-branded property in London and its fifth in Zone 1.WT Partnership is project manager with completion slated for May 2027.
The aparthotel will deliver 275 studio and one-bed units with self-catering layouts and a full suite of amenities inclu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gilbert-ash-breaks-ground-on-120m-wilde-aparthotel/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gilbert-ash-breaks-ground-on-120m-wilde-aparthotel/ Numerous health and safety failings were found during a site inspection at a home build project being undertaken by Stockport Development Limited on Kingsley Road, Manchester, in November 2023.
The HSE inspection found missing edge protection on first floor landings, missing and damaged security fencing, a lack of fire alarms and exti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/developer-showed-total-disregard-for-site-safety/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/developer-showed-total-disregard-for-site-safety/ But the developer insisted the worst of the downturn was now behind it as forward-sold revenue and a £2bn pipeline stack up for 2026 and beyond.
Revenue fell 23% to £280m in the year to September and margins tightened as three to four-year-old legacy schemes worked through the system, while a £7.1m impairment on two assets and a £5m top-up to building-safety provi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/watkin-jones-takes-87m-hit-but-eyes-brighter-2026/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/watkin-jones-takes-87m-hit-but-eyes-brighter-2026/ At Headley Court in Surry Bennett Construction will be main works contractor to deliver 100 newly constructed apartments by transforming the historic Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre into a retirement village.
The development of the 23-acre site close to Leatherhead will also include 12 two-bedroom apartments within a redeveloped Grade II-listed historic mansion ho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bennett-wins-brace-of-retirement-home-deals/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bennett-wins-brace-of-retirement-home-deals/ Nicholas Couch’s Frontier Technical Services Ltd was appointed in July 2016 to oversee conversion work at Epicurus House in Sevenoaks – an office building being turned into six residential apartments.
Couch produced a fake bank statement to show his company had paid British Gas more than £20,000 for gas instal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/project-manager-caught-running-false-invoice-scam/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/project-manager-caught-running-false-invoice-scam/ The transformation of Pomona Island between the Bridgewater Canal and the Manchester Ship Canal includes 2,600 new homes, new waterfront connections and more than half the site dedicated to new accessible public realm and green spaces
Leigh Thomas, Development Director at Peel Waters, said: “Submitting the outline planning application is a significant step forwar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-go-in-for-next-phase-of-manchester-waters/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-go-in-for-next-phase-of-manchester-waters/ Latest accounts for Bachy Soletanche Holdings (Europe) show turnover plunging 43% to £143m last year, down from £250m, as two major HS2 packages wound down.
Pre-tax profit more than halved from £16m previously to just £6m.Despite the downturn, the Lancashire-based geotechnical specialists maintained a resilient balance sheet, ending the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bachy-turnover-sinks-by-over-100m-as-hs2-surge-fades/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bachy-turnover-sinks-by-over-100m-as-hs2-surge-fades/ The private equity-backed maintenance specialist saw off 14 bidders to secure both contracts, covering roofing work across a combined housing stock of around 6,700 homes.
The long-term deal runs from April 2026 to September 2030, with scope to extend to 2035, taking the programme to nine and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardo-nails-52m-sussex-council-homes-roofing-deal/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardo-nails-52m-sussex-council-homes-roofing-deal/ Ardley’s leadership will play a central role in strengthening the commercial and residential Fit Out Division.
His brief is to sharpen operational performance, deepen client relationships and scale the division across London and key regional markets.Having been part of JRL Group’s commercial team for three years, Ardley has gained insights into how the group’s joined-up in-hou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jrl-names-new-fit-out-lead-to-drive-expansion/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jrl-names-new-fit-out-lead-to-drive-expansion/ The £100m building project on Loman Street in Southwark will see the derelict court building replaced with 600 student rooms and 71 affordable homes.
The post-war block on Pocock Street started life as a printworks for HM Stationery Office before being converted into Blackfriars Crown Court, which finally closed in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/100m-student-halls-to-replace-derelict-london-crown-court/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/100m-student-halls-to-replace-derelict-london-crown-court/ Building work will now start on site in March 2026 after an application was originally submitted in February.
The scheme will deliver 411 student bedrooms across three blocks of 10, 12 and 14 storeys designed by Simpson Haugh.David Jenkinson, Development Manager at Downing, said: “Securing Gat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/safety-green-light-for-newcastle-student-scheme/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/safety-green-light-for-newcastle-student-scheme/ The ground engineering specialist has agreed to sell the entire share capital and assets of Van Elle Canada Inc for £2.6m to a special-purpose vehicle backed by leading Canadian rail contractor Remcan Projects. Completion is expected around 17 December.
Van Elle entered]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/van-elle-finds-buyer-for-loss-making-canadian-arm/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/van-elle-finds-buyer-for-loss-making-canadian-arm/ Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed that 28 planned mainstream free schools will be scrapped, with another 16 still under review, as ministers redirect capital spending into specialist spaces designed to keep pupils with SEND learning closer to home.
The move marks the biggest shift in school capital pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/free-school-building-plans-axed-as-3bn-send-expansion-takes-priority/Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/free-school-building-plans-axed-as-3bn-send-expansion-takes-priority/ Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed that 28 planned mainstream free schools will be scrapped, with another 16 still under review, as ministers redirect capital spending into specialist spaces designed to keep pupils with SEND learning closer to home.
The move marks the biggest shift in school capital pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/free-school-build-plans-axed-to-fund-3bn-send-expansion/Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/free-school-build-plans-axed-to-fund-3bn-send-expansion/ Latest official figures from the ONS show total output fell 0.3% in the three months to October 2025, underlining how fragile growth remains after September’s small lift.
The quarter was dragged down by a 1% fall in repair and maintenance, which wiped out a barely-there 0.1% rise in new work.Four of the nine measured sectors shrank, with private]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-output-yo-yos-as-growth-falters-again/Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-output-yo-yos-as-growth-falters-again/ Renew Central will come into force as a specialist unit of Lovell Midlands headed by Regional Managing Director Carl Yale who will take-up the role on 1 January 2026.
Lovell Renew Central brings together the company’s established refurbishment, planned works and retrofit teams under one dedicated service for the region.
It will cover the Midlands, East Midlands and East Anglia, partnering with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lovell-launches-midlands-refurb-division/Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lovell-launches-midlands-refurb-division/ The agreement allows McLaren Construction to move to full construction on the next phase of the £450m masterplan transforming the Oxford Road Corridor.
Rising to 9 and 23 storeys, the 273,000 sq ft development will pack in 288 studios and 449 cluster rooms, backed by a community hub, café]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-seals-160m-funding-for-manchester-student-tower/Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-seals-160m-funding-for-manchester-student-tower/ The enhanced app enables users to renew and apply for CSCS cards in-app, access their digital CSCS card for site access and generate a CV-style resume, showcasing an individual’s skills and training records, such as CPD, SMSTS/SSSTS courses or fire safety trainin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cscs-launches-ai-powered-app-upgrade/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cscs-launches-ai-powered-app-upgrade/ The 2.8-acre island site was secured by Amro in 2024 and proposals include five new buildings in a landscaped neighbourhood with almost 2,000 sqm of commercial space, extensive landscaping and a variety of housing types.
These include 387 Build to Rent homes, 383 co-living studios and 682 purpose-built student accommodation studio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-go-in-for-650m-retail-park-to-resi-scheme/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-go-in-for-650m-retail-park-to-resi-scheme/ BAM will put Hamer’s appointment to shareholders at its AGM in May 2026, filling the vacancy created when Paul Sheffield steps down at the end of his term.The group’s Central Works Council has already backed the move.Hamer brings more than three decades’ leadership experience across construction, infrastructure, consultancy. He spen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-mcalpine-boss-lined-up-for-royal-bam-board-role/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-mcalpine-boss-lined-up-for-royal-bam-board-role/ The new application for phase 1C includes the first 999 homes, an innovation hub, major retail and leisure floorspace, a 213-bed hotel, large areas of public realm, and a new western entrance to York Railway Station.
York Central is being delivered by the McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate joint vent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-first-major-build-phase-of-2bn-york-central-scheme/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-in-for-first-major-build-phase-of-2bn-york-central-scheme/ Employment costs jumped from £45.9m last time as the number of CITB staff increased to 861 from 763.
The accounts state: “We have increased staff numbers to rebuild the organisation’s capacity and capability, ensuring we are fully equipped to deliver on the ambitions of our new Strategic Plan.”The figures come as the CITB faced a barrage of cr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-wage-bill-tops-52m-as-staff-numbers-jump-13/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-wage-bill-tops-52m-as-staff-numbers-jump-13/ The Turkish owned specialist has been selected to deliver the fit-out of Building 7 following its successful completion of Building 8.
Multiplex is the principal contractor for phase four of the giant scheme which consists of three blocks, arranged around a private courtyard being built for developer Qatari Diar.Ant Yapi is undestood to have beaten-off competition from Ardmore, Mivan and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ant-yapi-uk-lands-latest-chelsea-barracks-deal/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ant-yapi-uk-lands-latest-chelsea-barracks-deal/ Fresh accounts for the parent company show the CVC-backed infrastructure services giant stacked up an £8.8bn order book (2024: £6.4bn) on the back of booming workloads in its targetted regulated utilities and critical national infrastructure sectors.
Water and energy were the standout performers in the year to March]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/m-group-muscles-into-top-five-contractors-after-growth-spurt/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/m-group-muscles-into-top-five-contractors-after-growth-spurt/ The commercial and industrial specialist has delivered jobs across the country employing over 30 staff.
Set up eight years ago, the family-owned firm specialises in green building energy packages as well as EV charging points.
 ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/peterborough-electrical-specialist-files-administration-notice/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/peterborough-electrical-specialist-files-administration-notice/ A hard-hitting House of Lords committee report urges ministers to introduce a more staged approach to Gateway 2 approvals, allowing design and build contractors to progress construction while detailed design work continues.
Peers also demanded that non-safety-critic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lords-push-for-staged-gateway-2-approval-to-aid-design-and-build/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/lords-push-for-staged-gateway-2-approval-to-aid-design-and-build/ The Coldhams Lane site — home to 17 retail units including a large Asda — will now become a 1m sq ft life-sciences employment hub after ministers overruled Cambridge City Council’s original refusal.
The council rejected the plans in February, warning that “enormous” new blocks would oversh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-plan-to-level-cambridge-retail-park-for-life-science-hub/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-plan-to-level-cambridge-retail-park-for-life-science-hub/ In it’s half-years results update today the company said: “Berkeley has experienced highly competitive tendering across most trades during the period, as our supply chain looks to secure near-term work in an environment where housing and wider construction activity remain subdued, particula]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/subcontractor-competition-keeps-build-costs-flat-at-berkeley/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/subcontractor-competition-keeps-build-costs-flat-at-berkeley/ The scheme marks the final demonstration step in the city’s push to roll out a new type of ultra-light, fast-to-build urban transport aimed at smaller and medium-sized cities.
Coventry City Council is poised to approve construction of the new route between Coventry Railway Station and Coventry University Technology Park on Mile La]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/coventry-to-back-build-of-very-light-rail-street-pilot/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/coventry-to-back-build-of-very-light-rail-street-pilot/ Construction work is now expected to commence in 2029, with completion of the development anticipated in 2033.
The island site by Oxford Circus will deliver 800,000 sq ft of Grade-A office space alongside 102,000 sq ft of retail.The scheme will also provide 38,000 sq ft dedicated to cul]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-major-oxford-circus-mixed-use-scheme/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-major-oxford-circus-mixed-use-scheme/ Angry firms have been contacting the Enquirer and taking to social media to vent their frustration at the latest moves.
Beena Nana, Head of Skills and Training at fit-out trade body FIS said: “Our members voted against consensus as recently as this summer and the initial reaction seems to be that the offer from CITB is even worse than they thought.&l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/industry-calls-grow-to-scrap-the-citb/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/industry-calls-grow-to-scrap-the-citb/ The 285,000 sq ft cross-docked unit, known as DC11, will pack in 48 docks, a 22m haunch height and extensive tenant enhancements, along with external amenity areas.
The job believed to be worth around £40m is designed to hit EPC A+, BREEAM Outstanding and net-zero carbon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/benniman-bags-latest-dirft-next-gen-logistics-job/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/benniman-bags-latest-dirft-next-gen-logistics-job/ The long-awaited scheme cleared a key milestone after Waverley Borough Council resolved planning conditions and reset the delivery timeline in response to shifting market costs. Construction will now start next summer.
The builder will now enter detailed negotiations on design and programme for what will be the UK’s third Passivhaus-standard leisure centre.
New lei]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-on-blocks-for-35m-surrey-leisure-centre/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-on-blocks-for-35m-surrey-leisure-centre/ The £69.7m injection – approved at cabinet – unlocks the full build programme for phase one of the 24-acre overhaul and allows Vinci to switch from demolition and remediation works to full-scale construction in early 2026.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vinci-wins-funding-sign-off-to-begin-main-70m-st-helens-rebuild/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vinci-wins-funding-sign-off-to-begin-main-70m-st-helens-rebuild/ Buckland has been serving as Interim Managing Director since early 2025, following five years overseeing several of Groundforce’s specialist businesses, including Groundforce Bridge, Groundforce Ireland, Groundforce Training and Stopper Specialists. Prior to this, he spent three years as Director of Stopper Specialists.
In his role as Managing Director, Buckland will lead the strategic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/groundforce-appoints-new-managing-director/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/groundforce-appoints-new-managing-director/ Detailed designs for Plot 2A are due to be submitted early in the new year. This will consist of a 249-home Build to Rent block that sits at the heart of the new town centre and marks the most dramatic physical change to the Mall since the masterplan was signed off in 2023.
A large chunk of the 350,000 sq ft]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/175m-trafford-stretford-mall-resi-job-out-to-bid/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/175m-trafford-stretford-mall-resi-job-out-to-bid/ Craig joins from Mace where she was operations director and design lead working on major projects including Paddington Square and Battersea Power Station.
She gained a Masters in Construction Engineering from the University of Cambridge in 2018, which enables her to lead multi-disciplinary, integrated design and engineering teams, aligning with clients’ requirements at the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-design-director-joins-mclaren/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-design-director-joins-mclaren/ But the Essex-based firm’s powerhouse housing maintenance and upkeep division helped cushion the blow, with strong demand from councils and social landlords driving a 15% uplift in group turnover to almost £200m in the year to March 2025.
Mulalley said the development landscape had become increasingly hostile as stalled viability, high mort]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-new-build-freeze-drags-mulalley-to-32m-loss/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-new-build-freeze-drags-mulalley-to-32m-loss/ The contract clears the way for full construction of a facility to strip out around 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ a year and produce evoZero, the world’s first carbon-captured near-zero cement at commercial scale.
Under the EPCM agreement, Worley will lead delivery of the ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worley-lands-epcm-deal-for-uks-first-full-scale-cement-ccs-plant/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/worley-lands-epcm-deal-for-uks-first-full-scale-cement-ccs-plant/ The worker was contracted as a general labourer for Premier Property and Construction Limited on a project managed by Axis Europe Limited at Cathcart Hill, London on 15 April 2024.
During an unplanned lifting operation, the load became trapped. When the worker attempted to free it, the released load caused him to be pulled o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trapped-load-drags-labourer-over-scaffolding/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/trapped-load-drags-labourer-over-scaffolding/ CITB chiefs said the cuts were “due to the success” of Employer Networks and the New Entrant Support Team (NEST).
The training body said demand for its services has grown by 36% over the last four years while the Levy rate had remained the same.It said: “At current levels, demand for CITB support will exceed its Levy income. Without action, CITB risks being un]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-cuts-more-training-funds-despite-95m-cash-pile/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-cuts-more-training-funds-despite-95m-cash-pile/ CITB chiefs said the cuts were “due to the success” of Employer Networks and the New Entrant Support Team (NEST).
The training body said demand for its services has grown by 36% over the last four years while the Levy rate had remained the same.It said: “At current levels, demand for CITB support will exceed its Levy income. Without action, CITB risks being un]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-cuts-more-training-funds-despite-79m-cash-pile/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/citb-cuts-more-training-funds-despite-79m-cash-pile/ The new No.1 Hampstead is set to become a gated scheme of 50 premium lateral apartments set in 1.7 acres of landscaped gardens.
Branch Hill House currently provides 23,456 sq ft of accommodation across a grand Edwardian Baroque mansion built in 1901 by Ernest Flint and architect Henry Flitcroft for banking tyc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hampstead-mega-mansion-to-become-super-prime-apartments/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hampstead-mega-mansion-to-become-super-prime-apartments/ The Oldham-based firm has been in business since 1837 and operates across the North West with a focus on public sector housing, public buildings and private sector renewal and refurbishment.
Managing Director Clive Newton joined the company in 1966 as an office boy, and co-director John Gallagher joined the firm from school nine years later. Newton and Gallagher have worked together for over 50 years]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/historic-contractor-sold-to-staff/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/historic-contractor-sold-to-staff/ The next-generation deal – Construction Framework 2025 – splits delivery between national big guns handling £12m-plus major projects and a wider field of tier 2 contractors taking on lower-value regional school jobs.
The shake-up has opened the door to several new firms while confirming the status of long-standing DfE builders.Ten]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dfe-names-23-winners-for-15bn-schools-framework-refresh/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dfe-names-23-winners-for-15bn-schools-framework-refresh/ More than half of central London’s workspace – 147m sq ft – is now classed as secondary stock and falling behind energy and quality standards.Upgrading it could unleash £262bn of investment value and £11.4bn a year in rental income, according to new analysis by the London Property Allia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reforms-urged-to-unlock-262bn-london-office-upgrade-boom/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reforms-urged-to-unlock-262bn-london-office-upgrade-boom/ Construction is one of the focus industries alongside health, social care and hospitality for the new £820m initiative.
The government said jobless youngsters will “be referred to one of up to six pathways by their work coach: work, work experience, apprenticeship, wider training, learning or a workplace training programme with a guaranteed interview, designed in partnership with emp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jobless-young-people-to-get-six-week-construction-course/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jobless-young-people-to-get-six-week-construction-course/ Interpath restructuring partners James Lumb and James Clark were appointed joint administrators to Warwick Ward (Machinery) attempts to refinance, sell or secure new investment failed.
Headquartered in Barnsley, Warwick Ward grew from a family-run firm founded in 1970 into a major stockist and supplier of new and used earthmoving and waste recycling machinery, also operating out]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/employee-owned-plant-dealer-warwick-ward-collapses/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/employee-owned-plant-dealer-warwick-ward-collapses/ Documents filed at Companies House by administrator Exigen Group reveal the scale of debt at the £25m turnover specialist which had been in business since 1973 and also had a regional office near Birmingham.
Documents in the report stated that Tucker “heavily” relied on subcontractors after cutting directly employed staff to cut operating costs.The firm r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tucker-mampe-went-under-owing-suppliers-pound47m/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tucker-mampe-went-under-owing-suppliers-pound47m/ The win marks UEL’s biggest capital project to date as it pushes ahead with its Vision 2028 strategy to expand medical and healthcare training across east London.
The New Academic Building will house teaching, learning and research spaces and, subject to General Medical Council approval, will become]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-bags-45m-uni-of-east-london-campus-build/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-bags-45m-uni-of-east-london-campus-build/ The milestone clears the way for construction to start next year on the 185-acre Wester Moffat site in Airdrie.
Laing O’Rourke is leading pre-construction on the Monklands Replacement Project, adding to its track record of delivering 18 major hospitals since 2010.The exi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/700m-scottish-super-hospital-goes-to-ministers-for-final-approval/Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/700m-scottish-super-hospital-goes-to-ministers-for-final-approval/ North Lanarkshire Council has approved extraction and remediation works across 200 acres of the 1,200-acre plot – unlocking the next phase of brownfield regeneration scheme.
The programme involves ripping out deep steelworks foundations and shifting more than 2.7m cubic metres of material to prepare lan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ravenscraig-200-acre-site-remediation-gets-go-ahead/Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ravenscraig-200-acre-site-remediation-gets-go-ahead/ The HSE investigated after workers had been observed carrying out roof replacement work without any scaffolding being in place.
The regulator identified unsafe work on a roofing job carried-out by Steven Hendry, 40, from Liskeard, leading HSE inspector Hatti Shipp, to serve a prohibition notice against him.As a result, further information was requested from He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/roofer-verbally-abused-safety-inspector/Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/roofer-verbally-abused-safety-inspector/ Contractor RG Group is hotly tipped for the job, which will rise next to Westfield Stratford City, but has still to get a start date.
Architect BDP designed the 952-bed tower that offer several roof terraces and a fully kitted-out gym aimed at London’s growing student market.
As part of the project, Unite will also help deliver]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-2-sign-off-for-landmark-stratford-student-tower/Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-2-sign-off-for-landmark-stratford-student-tower/ Firms selected will carry out general works and major resurfacing jobs worth up to £150m.
The framework will run from January 2026 to January 2030 and is split into three lots for schemes ranging from small junction improvements to big-ticket A-road upgrades and primary route resurfacing across the county.
General works £0–£1.5m (Total value £18m)Amalg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/13-firms-win-150m-lincolnshire-roads-race/Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/13-firms-win-150m-lincolnshire-roads-race/ Main construction work will start next month on the site in Highgate according to construction data specialist Barbour ABI.
The job is due for completion in March 2028 and will provide a 61-bed care home including specialist dementia care facilities.The scheme has been designed by Wolff Architects and includes social areas, shared dining rooms, an art studio, a spa and gym, a screening room and a library.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kori-wins-30m-london-care-home-job/Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kori-wins-30m-london-care-home-job/ The £125m construction programme will see 278 homes built, delivering 60% affordable housing, new maker spaces and a major upgrade of streets and public areas.
The scheme replaces outdated housing with 122 new council homes for social rent and 44 shared ownership properties, increasing the number of social rent homes on the estate from 87. Nearly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/125m-south-london-estate-rebuild-approved/Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/125m-south-london-estate-rebuild-approved/ The latest bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 39.4 in November from 44.1 in October.
It was the lowest reading since May 2020 while lower volumes of construction output have now been recorded for eleven months in a row.Activity fell below the 50 no change mark in all sectors with housing activity (index at 35.4), commercial construction (43.8)]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/buyers-report-steepest-output-fall-for-five-and-half-years/Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/buyers-report-steepest-output-fall-for-five-and-half-years/ The new Major Infrastructure Delivery Framework marks a clear shift from the multi-contractor alliance model that underpinned its AMP4 and AMP5 programmes.
Now Anglian intends to try a more commercial approach with a sole Tier 1 delivery partner that operates in parallel with its existing Strategic Pipeline]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/anglian-water-to-shift-15bn-work-to-single-tier-1-partner/Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/anglian-water-to-shift-15bn-work-to-single-tier-1-partner/ This morning Balfour said it would reach year-end with an order book around 20% higher at roughly £18.4bn, driven by more than £3.5bn of new UK power-generation work and the long-awaited inclusion of £3bn of Sizewell C civils.
Revenue is expected to come in more than 5% ahead of last year’s £10bn, with UK construction and s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-beatty-powers-up-order-book-20-to-record-184bn/Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-beatty-powers-up-order-book-20-to-record-184bn/ This morning Balfour said it would reach year-end with an order book around 20% higher at more than £20bn, driven by more than £3.5bn of new UK power-generation work and the long-awaited inclusion of £3bn of Sizewell C civils.
Revenue is expected to come in more than 5% ahead of last year’s £10bn, with UK construction and s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-beatty-powers-up-order-book-20-to-over-20bn/Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-beatty-powers-up-order-book-20-to-over-20bn/ The then 20-year-old had been working for electrical contractor Tristan G Murless Limited at one of its sites at a commercial industrial estate on 13 July 2022.
He had been using a makeshift crawling board when he fell around 11 feet through a fragile roof to the concrete floor below.
The incident took place on the roof of a lean-to attached to a main warehouse. The project involve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/electrical-apprentice-falls-through-fragile-roof/Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/electrical-apprentice-falls-through-fragile-roof/ Work will begin in spring 2026 on a major rebuild delivering a new southern entrance, a larger concourse and an extended platform 0 to ease chronic congestion for the 35,000 passengers using the station each day.
The £140m package includes nearly £78m from the UK Government, £40m from Cardiff Capital Region and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bam-gets-green-light-for-140m-cardiff-central-revamp/Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bam-gets-green-light-for-140m-cardiff-central-revamp/ The JV will use just one machine to drive both 16.4m wide north and southbound tunnels, keeping costs down while not impacting the total programme schedule.
Tunnelling machine procurement gets underway as it emerged the mega project cost is heading towards £11bn, up from the £9bn cited earlier this year. The Government is due to foot £3.1bn of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/monster-tbm-hunt-starts-for-lower-thames-crossing/Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/monster-tbm-hunt-starts-for-lower-thames-crossing/ Based out of its offices in Birchwood Park, Warrington, BGS Utilities works across the industrial and commercial, and house building sectors across the North West and surrounding areas.
The investment from NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, which is managed by FW Capital as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) is assisting the firm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bgs-utilities-gets-investment-boost-for-growth-plans/Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bgs-utilities-gets-investment-boost-for-growth-plans/ Vasile Hrusca used more than £67,000 from his own failing company in 2019 to pay off the remaining balance on a hire purchase agreement for an Audi RS6 which he had bought the previous year for just under £75,000.
He also sold seven diggers and other machinery which were still subject]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/builder-ordered-to-pay-back-stolen-plant-and-car-money/Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/builder-ordered-to-pay-back-stolen-plant-and-car-money/ The City of London Corporation and GLA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to relocate both historic wholesale markets at Albert Island next to City Airport in Newham.
The ambitious plans now hinge on Parliamentary approval to formally end trading at the current sites in 2028 and planning consent from N]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/iconic-london-meat-and-fish-markets-line-up-royal-docks-move/Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/iconic-london-meat-and-fish-markets-line-up-royal-docks-move/ Around 300 Amey rail maintenance workers across Scotland, Wales, North East, Midlands, London and all Southern regions will be asked to support strike action in the ballot which opens today and closes on Monday 15 December.
The action follows Amey’s decision to proceed with a pay offer of 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/amey-rail-maintenance-workers-to-hold-strike-ballot/Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/amey-rail-maintenance-workers-to-hold-strike-ballot/ The two ECI packages cover design and development work across a dozen wastewater treatment sites and come on top of £29m of similar AMP8 wins secured earlier this year.
A £20m tranche covers early-stage design at six plants: Chickenhall, Fullerton, Leeds, Newnham Valley, Paddock Wood and Sellindge.
Upgrades will lift capacity and boost compliance]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/water-orders-flow-as-kier-nets-44m-eci-haul/Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/water-orders-flow-as-kier-nets-44m-eci-haul/ The Leret Partnership is targeting two key brownfield sites at Bull Hill and the Swan Centre as part of the council’s wider Transform Leatherhead programme.
Its application will see 480 homes, workspace and leisure, including more than 10,000 sq m of modern Net Zero Carbon offices aimed at attracting new employers into the town.Bull Hil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/350m-plan-lodged-for-leatherhead-town-centre-revamp/Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/350m-plan-lodged-for-leatherhead-town-centre-revamp/ Its flagship Luton Stage project, procured through the Southern Construction Framework, will transform the old Bute Street Shoppers car park into a major new destination with 292 flats, commercial space and a purpose-built events venue.
Morgan Sindall took second place after another strong month of regiona]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-tops-contracts-league-after-136m-luton-win/Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-tops-contracts-league-after-136m-luton-win/ The NOI was filed at Court on Monday to provide the company with protection while marketing of the business is undertaken and a pre-packaged sale is progressed.
The business continues to trade normally in the meantime and said it will continue to make supplier and subcontractor payments.The c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/civils-firm-files-administration-notice-as-part-of-restructure/Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/civils-firm-files-administration-notice-as-part-of-restructure/ Dixon joins from Structure Tone London where he spent nine years latterly as a divisional director.
Craig Tatton, Chief Executive Officer at Tilbury Douglas said: “This appointment further invests in Paragon’s development, building on its established reputation.“Looking ahead, there’s a clear opportunity to grow our fit-out business with targeted privat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tilbury-douglas-appoints-new-fit-out-md/Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tilbury-douglas-appoints-new-fit-out-md/ Kesterton joined when Kier was on the ropes with a battered balance sheet and mounting debt.
He leaves with the group firmly back on its feet, cash discipline tightened and major IT and procurement shake-ups pushed through.
CFO change: Simon Kesterson steps down after six years as Tom Hinton hired to drive next phase of growth
His replaceme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-cfo-to-step-down-after-six-year-turnaround-mission/Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kier-cfo-to-step-down-after-six-year-turnaround-mission/ City Hall’s intervention draws a line under one of Westminster’s most fiercely contested student housing disputes and finally clears the way for construction to start.
The £147m scheme on a Travis Perkins builders’ merchant site had been repeatedly blocked by councillors who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-mayor-ends-stalemate-over-paddington-student-towers/Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-mayor-ends-stalemate-over-paddington-student-towers/ Revenue at the steelwork contractor tumbled 18% to £206m as demand across commercial, industrial and data-centre work stayed muted and margins remained under pressure.
Underlying pre-tax profit slumped from £16m in the same period a year ago to just £0.6m as factor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severfield-suffers-76m-first-half-loss-amid-work-slowdown/Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severfield-suffers-76m-first-half-loss-amid-work-slowdown/ The acquisition will reinforce Holcim’s position in the recycling and construction demolition materials market in the capital and surrounding areas.
Thames Materials was formed in 1995 and employs 90 people with a fleet of 62 vehicles with its head office in Uxbridge.Recycling operations are conducted from a 12 acre facility in Harefield with a capacity of 750,000 tonnes.
The firm specialises in t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/holcim-buys-site-waste-removal-business/Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/holcim-buys-site-waste-removal-business/ The rapid Building Safety Regulator sign-off means contractor HG Construction can now get underway on the Hackney project at a long-vacant builders’ yard overlooking Regent’s Canal.
The Meanwhile Group’s Morro brand, working with development manager Pareto Projects and principal designer Veretec, has now secured both planning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-co-living-job-storms-through-gateway-2-in-13-weeks/Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-co-living-job-storms-through-gateway-2-in-13-weeks/ Commissioned by Deconstruct UK Ltd on behalf of client Brockton Everlast, the project represents a significant addition to London’s premium office and retail landscape, featuring a three-level basement and high-specification tower structure designed to meet modern sustainability and performance standards.
Bauer T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bauer-technologies-lands-dovetail-building-piling-deal/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bauer-technologies-lands-dovetail-building-piling-deal/ Marsland will lead the Alliance as it continues to drive higher standards and improved safety across construction and the built environment.
With over 40 years’ experience in the thermal insulation sector, Masland has worked across contracting, distribution and manufacturing before moving into trade-association leadership.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cscs-alliance-confirms-appointment-of-new-chair/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cscs-alliance-confirms-appointment-of-new-chair/ The contractor has signed a PCSA with Delamere Health to prep the plot for a new 32-room residential treatment centre billed as the UK’s biggest investment in addiction rehabilitation.
Demolition of the old fire HQ is due to start before Christmas ahead of a full build contract expected early next year.
Designed by An]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-lands-20m-nottingham-addiction-clinic/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/caddick-lands-20m-nottingham-addiction-clinic/ Mumford will join Costain’s Executive Board and start on 2 January 2026.
He replaces Sam White who left in October to become managing director of Mitie’s Technical Services division.
Mumford joins from Balfour Beatty where he was managing director of its regional civils business in the UK.Prior to that he spent five years at National Highways leading the delivery of the government’s &po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-regional-civils-chief-joins-costain/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-regional-civils-chief-joins-costain/ But large numbers of planned remediation and refurbishment project remain stuck in a stubborn bottleneck as fresh applications continue to outpace decisions.
Since August, the regulator has pushed through 40 legacy high rise, new build determinations, cutting the old-case backlog from 103 to 63.
Another nine schemes are already lined up for approval w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-2-project-backlog-slashed-but-retrofit-logjam-drags-on/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gateway-2-project-backlog-slashed-but-retrofit-logjam-drags-on/ The shock Budget decision scraps the £1.3bn-a-year programme in March 2026, handing bill-payers a saving of around £48 while pulling vital funding from low-income homes and the SME contractors that deliver the work.
Around 5,000 homes a month currently receive measures through ECO]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/eco4-axe-pushes-local-retrofit-firms-to-brink/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/eco4-axe-pushes-local-retrofit-firms-to-brink/ The firm’s products include Cementene – a concrete admixture hailed as the “future of construction” which boosts strength and cuts carbon.
Versarien has trialled its products on HS2 and signed a deal with Balfour Beatty last year to work on new products.But the AIM listed business confirmed this morning that its shares were being suspended while it seeks a buyer over the next t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/future-of-construction-firm-files-administration-notice/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/future-of-construction-firm-files-administration-notice/ The council is hunting a contractor to deliver pre-construction services and a 77-week main works package that will form the centrepiece of its town-centre masterplan.
The project replaces the old Poundstretcher unit on the High Street, now being demolished to create a clear site for the venue, which will become the new home for The Lights.
Five contractors are expec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/stage-set-for-andover-24m-new-theatre-bid-race/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/stage-set-for-andover-24m-new-theatre-bid-race/ The latest total £525m budget and time scale increase has  been confirmed in a project update by Manchester City Council.
Bovis – then known as Lendlease – started the job in 2020 with an original budget of £330m and completion date of 2024.The scheme has been hit by a series of cost and time increases in the intervening years and th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/manchester-town-hall-refurb-costs-hit-525m/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/manchester-town-hall-refurb-costs-hit-525m/ Natural Power Services Limited had sent the then 38-year-old to carry out maintenance work in an electrical substation within the Tom Nan Clach Wind Farm, near Inverness on June 23 2020. His injuries were life-changing and have required multiple surgeries.
An HSE investigation found that the incident happened following a departure from the prepared switching]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/electrical-flashover-at-wind-farm-hits-maintenance-worker/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/electrical-flashover-at-wind-farm-hits-maintenance-worker/ Backed by Yoo Capital, the plans includes a studio campus boasting visual-effects, animation and post-production facilities. A pair of major film schools – the National Film and Television School and the London Screen Academy – will also open new education hubs as part of the scheme.
If planning is granted, around 1,370 construction jobs will be creat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/yoo-capital-lodges-plan-for-1bn-camden-film-quarter/Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/yoo-capital-lodges-plan-for-1bn-camden-film-quarter/ The deal will see AC1 build a 202-bed £19m student accommodation scheme in Liverpool for Blacklight Capital Partners.
The family-owned firm has been in business since 2010 starting-out as a a dry lining subcontractor and labour agency in London.Sustained growth has seen AC1 evolve into a £23m turnover fit-out contractor now operating a Major Projects Divisi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fit-out-firm-ac1-lands-first-job-as-main-contractor/Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fit-out-firm-ac1-lands-first-job-as-main-contractor/ Tyne and Wear-based M&E specialist Opus Building Services has now been drafted in as interim contractor and is already established on site, re-employing most of the former Merit team to keep momentum going while the trust begins the hunt for a permanent replacement builder.
Damon Kent, managing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mampe-specialist-restarts-berwick-hospital-job-after-merit-collapse/Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mampe-specialist-restarts-berwick-hospital-job-after-merit-collapse/ The company has been in business since 1970 operating out of its head office in Wakefield.
Latest accounts for the firm for the year to October 31 2024 show a turnover of £46.5m generating a pre-tax profit of £3.3m while the business employed 308 staff.
Data and credit checking specialist Red Flag Alert highlighted the firms’ administration notice with its regular che]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/modular-specialist-thurston-files-administration-notice/Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/modular-specialist-thurston-files-administration-notice/ The deal to transfer a majority ownership of the Ready Mixed Concrete firm into an EOT was completed on Tuesday.
In a surprise move in Wednesday’s Budget Chanceller Rachel Reeves cut the current 100% Capital Gains Tax relief in half for business owners who sell via an EOT.Goodmix Concrete founders Chris and Jasmine Goodier decided on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/concrete-specialist-beats-budget-eot-change/Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/concrete-specialist-beats-budget-eot-change/ The Enquirer has been forwarded the video which has been widely circulated on social media.Main contractor Bylor – the joint venture of Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke – is understood to have suspended all similar lifting operations after the accident.The Enquirer understands the incident occurred earlier this month when two assembled formwork shutters were]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crane-load-failure-at-hinkley-video/Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crane-load-failure-at-hinkley-video/ The banking giant wants to build the super-structure on the Riverside site, and is reported to be hoping the build will exceed the Shard in height although Canary Wharf building heights are capped to allow clear flight path to London Docklands airport.
Designed by Foster + Partners, the tower mirrors the firm’s ambition at its g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jp-morgan-unveils-plan-for-londons-biggest-office-tower/Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jp-morgan-unveils-plan-for-londons-biggest-office-tower/ The banking giant wants to build the £3bn project on a riverside site, and is reported to be hoping the build will exceed the Shard in height although Canary Wharf building heights are capped to allow for safe flight paths to London City Airport.
Designed by Foster + Partners, the tower mirrors the firm’s ambition at its g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jp-morgan-unveils-plan-for-3bn-london-mega-tower/Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jp-morgan-unveils-plan-for-3bn-london-mega-tower/ From the January 1 2026, Michael Thistlethwaite will become Chief Executive Officer (Rental Division) after successfully leading Wernick Hire as Managing Director for 13-years.
The new role will oversee the group’s rental companies; Wernick Hire, Wernick Power Solutions, Wernick Events and Rawley Plant Hire; which currently account for aro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wernick-unveils-new-leadership-structure/Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wernick-unveils-new-leadership-structure/ The move marks the toughest shake-up of the scheme in two decades and targets firms that turn a blind eye to “too good to be true” operators.
From April 2026, any business judged to have known or should have known it was tied to fraudulent transactions will instantly lose their gross payment status for at least five years]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cis-fraud-clampdown-puts-directors-in-the-firing-line/Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cis-fraud-clampdown-puts-directors-in-the-firing-line/ Last night Hammersmith & Fulham councillors approved hybrid plans to turn a 44-acre wasteland into 4,000-home innovation district.
Aisgill Gardens
The decision unlocks the capital’s largest cleared development site that has sat empty since the demolition of the old Earls Court Exhibition Centres.Developers now await a plan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/council-clears-way-for-10bn-earls-court-district/Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/council-clears-way-for-10bn-earls-court-district/ The move is a pivot away from the general retail and DIY construction market as Vp focuses on its bigger contractor customers and larger projects through its specialised divisions like Groundforce and TPA.
Brandon Hire Station will now only support Vp’s strategic and B2B customers and will no longer serve the consumer market.The move comes as Vp posted interim results for the six month]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/brandon-hire-station-to-close-60-branches/Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/brandon-hire-station-to-close-60-branches/ The move is a pivot away from the general retail and DIY construction market as Vp focuses on its bigger contractor customers and larger projects through its specialised divisions like Groundforce and TPA.
Brandon Hire Station will now only support Vp’s strategic and B2B customers and will no longer serve the consumer market.The move comes as Vp posted interim results for the six month]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/brandon-hire-station-to-close-40-branches/Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/brandon-hire-station-to-close-40-branches/ Administrators from Alvarez & Marsal have closed 13 branches across England and Scotland and mothballed several production facilities as they move to stabilise the business.
Remaining depots continue to trade while the team races to find a buyer for he £300m turnover business.
Partners at Alvarez & Marsal, now running five National Timber]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/national-timber-group-collapses-with-over-560-jobs-axed/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/national-timber-group-collapses-with-over-560-jobs-axed/ The money announced in the Budget follows an initial grant of £590m in June after plans for the £10bn scheme were approved in March.
The Budget announcement said: “The government is committing a further £891 million to complete the publicly funded works for the Lower Thames Crossin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-to-start-next-year-on-lower-thames-crossing/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-to-start-next-year-on-lower-thames-crossing/ EOTs have become popular in construction with a string of contractors sold to their staff.
Currently business owners benefit from 100% Capital Gains Tax relief when they sell their firms via an EOT.Reeves said that relief will now be reduced to 50% from today in a move designed to save £3.5bn over the next]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reeves-raises-taxes-on-dividends-and-eot-deals/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reeves-raises-taxes-on-dividends-and-eot-deals/ Dido Properties has won its appeal for Marlow Film Studios after Buckinghamshire Council rejected the scheme in 2024 over fears of “spatial and visual harm” to the landscape.
The decision from housing and communities secretary Steve Reed landed just hours before the Budget following a five-week inquiry held earlier this year.The 56-a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/750m-marlow-film-studios-clears-green-belt-hurdle/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/750m-marlow-film-studios-clears-green-belt-hurdle/ The nine-storey scheme in central London will be the UK’s largest all-timber frame office building.
Following the completion of enabling works, McLaren will now work alongside architects Piercy&Co, project manager Avison Young, services and sustainability engineers Max Fordham, and structural and civil engineers Heyne Tillett Steel, to deliv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-wins-uks-largest-timber-frame-office-building/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-wins-uks-largest-timber-frame-office-building/ Newcastle based MW Lift Services provides lift installation, refurbishment, maintenance and 24/7 call-out services to a wide range of public and private sector clients.
The deal strengthens Bellrock’s self-delivery model and adds in-house lift expertise to its Critical Engineering division.Bellrock already provides a full range of planned and reactive technical services incl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bellrock-buys-lift-specialist/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bellrock-buys-lift-specialist/ The complex is earmarked for Cadley Park, with work hoped to start as early as September next year.
Designed by CPMG Architects, the scheme features a large glass-fronted leisure centre at ground level with an open-plan office hub above.
South Derbyshire District Council has launched a public consultation on the plans for the Cadley Park site off William Nadin Wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-for-59m-swadlincote-leisure-and-office-hub-plan/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-for-59m-swadlincote-leisure-and-office-hub-plan/ The complex is earmarked for Cadley Park, with work hoped to start as early as September next year.
Designed by CPMG Architects, the scheme features a large glass-fronted leisure centre at ground level with an open-plan office hub above.
South Derbyshire District Council has launched a public consultation on the plans for the Cadley Park site off William Nadin Wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-for-59m-swadlincote-leisure-and-office-hub/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-for-59m-swadlincote-leisure-and-office-hub/ The Phoenix Yard scheme will turn a 2.8-acre brownfield plot off Coventry Street and Digbeth High Street into 260,000 sq ft of media, education and commercial space, with 240 new homes stacked in above and around the new blocks.
Designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, the plans nod to the area’s industrial heritage while backing Digbeth’s emergence as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-digbeth-240-home-phoenix-yard-scheme/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-digbeth-240-home-phoenix-yard-scheme/ Helical also revealed this morning it is looking at further schemes through its TfL joint venture, with the next scheme expected next to White City Tube station, where there was potential to unlocked a large PBSA scheme.
The developer said Mace would start its £200m overstation office scheme at Pa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/helical-sets-starts-dates-for-two-london-overstation-schemes/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/helical-sets-starts-dates-for-two-london-overstation-schemes/ Helical also revealed this morning it is looking at further schemes through its TfL joint venture, with the next site by White City Tube station where there is potential to unlock a large PBSA scheme.
The developer said Mace would start its £200m overstation office scheme at Paddington Station&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/helical-sets-start-dates-for-two-london-overstation-jobs/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/helical-sets-start-dates-for-two-london-overstation-jobs/ The Competition and Markets Authority cleared the way for the deal last week which will see Speedy supply hire kit through the HSS Proservice digital market place.
The agreement is expected to generate at least £50m of revenue for Speedy in its first year.Latest Speedy Hire results for the six months to September 30 2025 show pre-tax losses increase]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/speedy-looks-to-hss-proservice-deal-to-stem-losses/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/speedy-looks-to-hss-proservice-deal-to-stem-losses/ Hill is delivering the project on Spike Island in joint venture with Goram Homes, the city council’s development arm.The public–private partnership has been key to unlocking what was long viewed as one of Bristol’s most challenging central brownfield plots.
Andy Hill OBE, Hill’s founder and chief executive, said the JV would transform a previously closed-off]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-breaks-ground-on-166-home-bristol-harbourside/Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hill-breaks-ground-on-166-home-bristol-harbourside/ Auro Lume is a plug and play self-testing emergency lighting system that eliminates the need for manual inspections, providing 24/7 auditable golden thread compliance data on the system’s operational readiness.
Launched as the newly updated BS 5266-1:2025 standard for emergency lighting comes into force, Auro Lume provides landlords with improved life-safety resilience and regulatory assurance in a pure p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/auro-lume-launches-self-testing-emergency-lighting/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/auro-lume-launches-self-testing-emergency-lighting/ The decision means rival expansion plans put forward by billionaire hotel entrepreneur Surinder Arora will miss out.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed the decision on Tuesday morning.She said: “Following a comparative assessment of the remaining proposals for Heathrow expansion, the government’s view is that the north-west runway scheme brought forwa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-goes-for-39bn-heathrow-third-runway-plan/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-goes-for-39bn-heathrow-third-runway-plan/ The £33bn proposals include £21bn for the runway alongside £12bn for associated terminal infrastructure.
HAL will also invest £15bn into the existing airport to modernise and upgrade current facilities- these works are independent of a third runway and will go ahead regardless of a planning decision for expansion.
The decision means rival expansion plans p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-goes-for-33bn-heathrow-third-runway-plan/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/government-goes-for-33bn-heathrow-third-runway-plan/ Developer Sphere Group and strategic partner Select Property are behind the flagship Edition Birmingham project which is the first residential skyscraper in the city to secure building safety regulator approval.
The 581-flat development will rise next to Centenary Square with homes split between the 46-storey Centenary Tower and 15-s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/145m-birmingham-towers-clear-gateway-2/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/145m-birmingham-towers-clear-gateway-2/ The site will be renamed Port One Technology Park and create 500 construction site jobs during the phase two plans.
The current £250m phase one is due for completion by the end of 2026 by developer, Curzon De Vere and its contracting division.The site is set to become a world leader in vertical farming and controlled environment soft fruit production while the park&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-go-in-for-vast-ipswich-tech-park-expansion/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plans-go-in-for-vast-ipswich-tech-park-expansion/ Work is set to start on site in January to transform the former transform the former Arbuthnot Bank and complete in summer 2027.
Conamar will create 36,000 sq ft of best-in-class, sustainably refurbished workspace including a substantial rooftop terrace.A central part of the project will be a n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/conamar-lands-18m-city-of-london-bank-refurb/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/conamar-lands-18m-city-of-london-bank-refurb/ City planners have backed the revamp of the 1990s block, which is owned by long-standing partner Far East Organization. The site sits between Liverpool Street and Bank, in a hotspot of new City core development.
The redesign by architect Stiff + Trevillion adds new upper floors and a seventh-floor pavilion to the 200,000 sq ft building.Patrizia says the reva]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/square-mile-pinners-hall-deep-retrofit-gets-go-ahead/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/square-mile-pinners-hall-deep-retrofit-gets-go-ahead/ The Coventry-based firm grew revenue 24% to £67m in the year to April 2025 to return from a £500,000 loss to make a £2m pre-tax profit, driven by a surge of work in the later living and care market.
Deeley has now delivered 554 extra-care flats and 183 care beds in 12 months, with 94 per cent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/deeley-returns-to-profit-and-eyes-100m-milestone/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/deeley-returns-to-profit-and-eyes-100m-milestone/ The contract will deliver new buildings and major refurbishments at Dreghorn Barracks, Glencorse Barracks and the Colinton Road Reserve Centre.
Graham will roll out new single living accommodation blocks, upgraded training spaces and fresh operational facilities in a package designed to boost capability and improve day-to-day life for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-wins-142m-edinburgh-garrison-revamp/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/graham-wins-142m-edinburgh-garrison-revamp/ Business advisory firm Quantuma is now in charge of Carbon8 Systems Limited .
The firm specialised in carbon capture, utilisation and storage and the production of green aggregates.Carbon8 was founded in 2006 as a spin-out from the University of Greenwich.
Its patented Accelerated Carbonation Technology (ACT) captures CO₂ emissions and converts them into carbon-negative aggregates.
These aggregates, marketed under]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/carbon-capture-and-green-materials-firm-goes-under/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/carbon-capture-and-green-materials-firm-goes-under/ The brownfield plot, which was formerly home to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail HQ, is earmarked for a 29-storey landmark student rooms tower of 550 bedrooms and a rooftop terrace.
A second 10-storey student building adds another 280 rooms with a 13-storey co-living block of 300 studios above ground-floor retail.Ian Harrison, Project]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glasgows-skyline-set-for-29-storey-student-tower/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glasgows-skyline-set-for-29-storey-student-tower/ Octavius is a leading UK civil engineering and electrification transport infrastructure businesses with over 700 employees working across rail and highways.
It was originally part of the Osborne Group but was sold to investment group Sullivan Street Partners in 2021.Latest results for Octavius for the year to March 31 2025 show pre-tax profits jumped to &poun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rsk-group-buys-road-and-rail-contractor-octavius/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/rsk-group-buys-road-and-rail-contractor-octavius/ Named Verena, after pioneering mechanical engineer Verena Holmes, the German-built machine marks the start of major works on the £230m Grain to Tilbury upgrade – a central strand of the Great Grid Upgrade.
The 2.2km, 400kV cable tunnel will replace the ageing 1960s Thames Cable Tunnel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/monster-shaft-sinker-kicks-off-graintilbury-power-tunnel/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/monster-shaft-sinker-kicks-off-graintilbury-power-tunnel/ Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce an extra £48m to recruit 350 new planners – which works out at £137,000 a head.
The move is part of the government’s mantra to “get Britain building”.Reeves will look to increase the number of graduate planners and launch a Planning Careers Hub which will offer training programmes to support retention and open new routes in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reeves-set-to-hire-hundreds-more-planners/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/reeves-set-to-hire-hundreds-more-planners/ Four schemes have reached preconstruction agreement stage, with Willmott Dixon strengthening its grip on early-stage work after signing deals at Strode College & Crispin School in Street and Somerton, Sale High School in Greater Manchester, and Oulton Academy in Leeds.
Morgan Sindall took the remainin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dfe-signs-main-work-contracts-on-six-school-projects/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dfe-signs-main-work-contracts-on-six-school-projects/ The premises of the Essex based business has now been taken on by established supplier Easymix Concrete UK.
The deal will see south London firm Easymix take over the Mix N Lay depot in Rainham.Steve Brown, owner of Easymix said: “Mix N Lay is one of the longest standing ready mix companies across east London and Essex and it is sad to see this exp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/easymix-acquires-essex-concrete-supplier-out-of-administration/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/easymix-acquires-essex-concrete-supplier-out-of-administration/ The hybrid application, approved by Windsor and Maidenhead’s planning committee, paves the way for 856 new flats across blocks rising to 20 storeys, 55 new shops and commercial units, and a 452-space, 10-floor car park.
The project will tear down all but two existing buil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/maidenheads-500m-town-centre-rebuild-go-ahead/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/maidenheads-500m-town-centre-rebuild-go-ahead/ The hybrid application — unanimously approved by Windsor and Maidenhead’s planning committee — paves the way for 856 new flats across blocks rising to 20 storeys, 55 new shops and commercial units, and a 452-space multi-storey car park.
The project will bulldoze all but two]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/maidenheads-500m-nicholson-centre-rebuild-gets-green-light/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/maidenheads-500m-nicholson-centre-rebuild-gets-green-light/ The move marks the start of a new, digitally driven model for building services across the UK construction and maintenance sectors.
The agreement brings together HSS ProService’s digital marketplace technology and data-driven procurement systems with Speedy’s nationwide network of equipment and operational expertise]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/competition-chiefs-clear-way-for-hss-and-speedy-hire-deal/Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/competition-chiefs-clear-way-for-hss-and-speedy-hire-deal/ The approval follows a public inquiry triggered by National Highways’ Compulsory Purchase Order and Side Roads Order for land needed to push the scheme forward.
A Griffiths Farrans joint venture has been confirmed as main contractor and will now complete final design ahead of early works]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/nottingham-a52-junctions-overhaul-gets-go-ahead/Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/nottingham-a52-junctions-overhaul-gets-go-ahead/ Staircase and door manufacturer Stairways Midlands has been been forced into action by controversial plans from Skills England to slash the duration of carpentry and joinery apprenticeships from 25 months to around eight.
Other moves include altering final trainee assessments to allow organisations to “sample” on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/joinery-firm-halts-apprentice-programme-over-skills-reforms/Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/joinery-firm-halts-apprentice-programme-over-skills-reforms/ The Lancashire based business is a leading supplier of roofing and construction products from its 100,000 sq ft distribution centre in Altham.
Latest accounts for the company show a turnover of £18.1m for the year to December 31 2023 generating a pre-tax profit of £233,000 while the firm employed 64 people.
Data and credit checking specialist Red Flag Alert highlighted th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/roofing-products-supplier-easy-trim-files-administration-notice/Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/roofing-products-supplier-easy-trim-files-administration-notice/ The showpiece ground, designed by Heatherwick Studio with US stadium specialist MANICA, will  formed the centrepiece of a new Birmingham Sports Quarter in Bordesley Green .The Birmingham City Powerhouse stadium will cost an estimated £1.2bn to build. Its unique design delivers a steep, tight bowl forming a 360-degree wall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-city-fc-unveils-striking-chimney-towers-stadium-plan/Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-city-fc-unveils-striking-chimney-towers-stadium-plan/ A first £400m wave is due for sign-off next week by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, with three schemes lined up for each district in a decade-long construction drive.
Together the schemes will help trigger nearly 3,000 new homes, 22,000 jobs and 2m sq ft of employment space and unlocking a further £1.3bn in private capital.The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/manchester-mayor-bets-1bn-on-good-growth-fund-project-drive/Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/manchester-mayor-bets-1bn-on-good-growth-fund-project-drive/ The framework will be used for schemes up to £6m — with scope to push above that threshold on more complex mixed civils and building projects. Each lot carries an estimated value of £175m.
Local mainstays Cubby Construction, Story Contracting and Thomas Armstrong came away as the biggest winners, securing places]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/15-firms-win-525m-cumberland-council-works-deal/Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/15-firms-win-525m-cumberland-council-works-deal/ Homes England has formed a new joint venture with investor Swiss Life Asset Managers and Manchester-based social-impact developer Capital&Centric to target areas where housing demand is rising fastest but supply has stalled.
The agency will take a 40% stake in the vehicle, The Impact & Places Partnership, with the other pa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/homes-england-launches-860m-housing-jv/Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/homes-england-launches-860m-housing-jv/ The Stockport-based group lifted revenue by 45% for the year to 30 April 2025, helped by three new acquisitions that brought in £301m of extra revenue.
Even stripping those out, the group still grew organically by 11% across its utilities and energy divisions. I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ocu-surges-to-886m-revenue-as-acquisitions-spur-growth/Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ocu-surges-to-886m-revenue-as-acquisitions-spur-growth/ Its in-house construction arm Mellior Group is now expected to start work in the first quarter of next year on the first 50 three- and four-bed townhouses, kicking off phase 1 of the £80m scheme.
Irwell Gardens scheme reintroduces the traditional terrace pattern of nearby houses, with modern architecture, such as sawtooth rooftops, insp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mellior-to-build-200-salford-town-house-scheme/Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mellior-to-build-200-salford-town-house-scheme/ The move hands Mitie a 40-strong specialist engineering workforce and brings critical commercial refrigeration maintenance in-house for the first time.
The deal sees the firm pay £4.5m upfront with a further £2.5m tied to performance over three years. It gives Mitie extra muscle in hospitality, retail and distribution sectors.Forest, which turns over £7.6m with EBITD]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mitie-buys-acr-contractor-for-7m/Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mitie-buys-acr-contractor-for-7m/ The £130m scheme is being forward funded by investor Heim with McLaren Living acting as developer.
Heim and McLaren Living first partnered on Water Lane in the South Bank regeneration area of Leeds where the 375-home Build-to-Rent development is being built by HG Construction and due to complete in 2027.Oasis will consist of one- and two-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winvic-wins-birmingham-130m-btr-job-for-mclaren-living/Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winvic-wins-birmingham-130m-btr-job-for-mclaren-living/ The acquisition brings PJ Thory, Gemmix and Pro Minimix into the Holcim UK business, adding sand and gravel reserves, limestone operations, a recycling centre, and a strong network of readymix plants.
The businesses turn over around £30m and employ around 130 staff, operating from a headquarte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/holcim-scoops-up-thory-aggies-and-readymix-firms/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/holcim-scoops-up-thory-aggies-and-readymix-firms/ The Highways Term Maintenance Contract starts next May and will be worth around £50m a year covering everything from gritting in winter and fixing potholes to maintaining bridges and responding to emergencies 24/7.
Ringway replaces Amey who have worked in partnership with KCC to deliver highways services for the last 12 years.Peter Osborne, KCC’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ringway-replaces-amey-on-1bn-kent-highways-contract/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ringway-replaces-amey-on-1bn-kent-highways-contract/ Wheatley steps up to Divisional managing director of Building from 1 January 2026, taking over from industry stalwart Ian Jubb, who will retire in June after nearly two decades steering the contractor’s building arm.
Wheatley joined Galliford Try through the 2008 Miller Construction acquisition and has run the Building North East and Yorkshire business since 2014.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-lines-up-new-building-chief-for-2026/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-lines-up-new-building-chief-for-2026/ The Grade II-listed slab tower, once a 1962 symbol of Plymouth’s post-war ambition, will be converted into homes and community space under designs drawn up by BDP.
The 14-storey block on Armada Way will deliver much-needed city-centre housing, with the lower floors set aside for residents’ amenities and a new Blue Green]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plymouth-civic-centre-tower-retrofit-plan-for-140-flats/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/plymouth-civic-centre-tower-retrofit-plan-for-140-flats/ Latest numbers for the year to 28 February 2025 show turnover increasing to £145.2m from £83.6m last time as pre-tax profits jumped to £5m from £1.1m.
The strong financial performance came despite absorbing one-off costs associated with a string of acquisitions, integration and investing in its systems.During the financial year, acquisitions of A &]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardo-group-keeps-growing-turnover-and-profit/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cardo-group-keeps-growing-turnover-and-profit/ The £86m scheme will be delivered at Guildford Park Road car park to deliver 248 new homes, with a around 40% to become council homes.
If approved, work is expected to start in summer 2026 with completion pencilled in for late 2028.The council partnership scheme will consist of four mid-rise blocks, a run of 15 townhouses and a central pedestrian-friendly Liv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-submits-plans-for-86m-guildford-homes-scheme/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wates-submits-plans-for-86m-guildford-homes-scheme/ More than 80 changes have been dropped into the £7bn scheme as it heads towards a Development Consent Order, with fresh stations, new entrances and a completely reworked service pattern forming the spine of the overhaul.
The biggest step-change in the design rethink hits the Marston Vale Line. Now nine tired stations will be replaced by four larger modern stations.
Stew]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/7bn-east-west-rail-plan-ramped-up-in-design-rethink/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/7bn-east-west-rail-plan-ramped-up-in-design-rethink/ James Lumb and Will Wright from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Merit Group Services Limited, and Merit Health Limited and Merit Holdings Limited today and yesterday.
The specialist had been facing contract delays and cash flow issues in recent months which were exacerbated by a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs.Directors at the Northumberland based firm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/offsite-specialist-merit-goes-into-administration/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/offsite-specialist-merit-goes-into-administration/ House builders will be encouraged to develop more homes near transport links following the launch of Platform4 – a new property company set to unlock 40,000 homes on brownfield land near stations.
Housing Secretary, Steve Reed said: “We’re making it easier to build well-connected and high-quality homes, using stronger powers to speed things up if councils drag their feet, and proposing t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-housing-near-train-stations-to-get-auto-planning-green-light/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-housing-near-train-stations-to-get-auto-planning-green-light/ The civils specialist is making five new director appointments in total with James Ingamells, presently Northern Regional Director, taking-up the newly created post of Chief Operating Officer.
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer Martin Brown, Ingamells will directly overs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barhale-restructure-sees-management-team-strengthened/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/barhale-restructure-sees-management-team-strengthened/ The Highways and Infrastructure Works Framework will be used to deliver road, public realm and utilities upgrades across the city and wider Midlands.
It replaces an ill-fated PFI contract that was due to run until 2035. This was first won by Amey in 2010. The contract collapsed after a protracted legal battle with the council, with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-fires-starting-gun-on-1bn-highways-shake-up/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-fires-starting-gun-on-1bn-highways-shake-up/ The Highways and Infrastructure Works Framework will be used to deliver road, public realm and utilities upgrades across the city and wider Midlands.The new P1228 framework is split into five lots ranging from sub-£200k jobs up to schemes topping £10m, with a separate utilities lot running without an upper va]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-fires-starting-gun-on-1bn-highways-deal/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/birmingham-fires-starting-gun-on-1bn-highways-deal/ The house builder is shutting one divisional office and placing around 50 roles at risk as it battles a subdued summer sales period and jitters over government tax plans ahead of the Budget.
In a trading statement covering the year end, Crest said adjusted pre-tax profit would land at the low end of its £28m–£38m range, with completio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crest-nicholson-to-cut-50-jobs-in-further-streamlining/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/crest-nicholson-to-cut-50-jobs-in-further-streamlining/ The developer confirmed plans for four major sites as chief executive Toby Courtald gave a bullish update on the market.
He said: “It has been clear to us for a number of years that customers are choosing the best spaces in vibrant central London locations over the rest and this structural theme is as relevant today as ever.&ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gpe-bullish-on-london-market-with-392m-office-pipeline/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gpe-bullish-on-london-market-with-392m-office-pipeline/ The housing association is carving the work into 10 lots across two workstreams – one for day-to-day repairs and empty homes, the other for major repairs and an overflow service to step in when workload peaks or performance dips.
Two contractors will be appointed in each region, but firms can’t bag both workstrea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bidders-circle-for-orbits-264m-housing-overhaul/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bidders-circle-for-orbits-264m-housing-overhaul/ The Stage scheme, awarded through the Southern Construction Framework, will transform the former Bute Street Shoppers car park into a major mixed-use destination delivering 292 flats alongside commercial units, a multi-purpose food and events venue, and a new public garden square.Backed by £20m from the Government’s Local Regeneration]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-gets-go-ahead-for-lutons-136m-stage-scheme/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-gets-go-ahead-for-lutons-136m-stage-scheme/ Price was chief executive of ISG when the contractor imploded last year owing more than £1bn.
Previous Managing Director for Europe Andy Beard now becomes Managing Director for Infrastructure.
Davendra Dabasia, CEO Mace Consult, said:  “Zoe has valuable operational and delivery expertise and is set to apply this knowledge and experience to drive positive outcomes for clients across all market]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-consult-appoints-ex-isg-chief-exec-zoe-price/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mace-consult-appoints-ex-isg-chief-exec-zoe-price/ The Foster + Partners designed project will deliver at least 5,000 homes, with half of the 47-acre site dedicated to green space and a kilometre of active waterfront.
It occupies central London’s longest stretch of undeveloped riverfront, with views across Canary Wharf and Greenwich Peninsula.Already awarded consent, Thameside West will see 1,000 homes deli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dubai-developer-acquires-25bn-royal-docks-site/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dubai-developer-acquires-25bn-royal-docks-site/ The company is calling for suppliers to sign up for a series of “deep dive” sessions offering a first look at how the Northern Section of the national water transfer scheme will be delivered.
Sessions will cover delivery models, procurement, programme timelines and early contractor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severn-trent-taps-supply-chain-for-200m-minworth-job/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/severn-trent-taps-supply-chain-for-200m-minworth-job/ The BBC reported that a Home Office immigration enforcement team and Sussex Police officers visited the Vistry job in Bexhill where they detained 17 men of Albanian, Georgian and Indian nationalities deemed to be working illegally.
Four of the men were detained for removal from the UK while the remainder were placed on strict immigration bail, a Home Office spokesperson told the BBC.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/immigration-raid-finds-illegal-workers-on-vistry-site/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/immigration-raid-finds-illegal-workers-on-vistry-site/ Moses Meisels received a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for one year, and was ordered to pay £10,000 in costs City of London Magistrates Court due to his role in the incident.
The Metropolitan Police discovered the man’s body at the site of a synagogue development at Upper Clapton Road, in Hackney, in December 2018.Although the worker had died as a result]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/client-sentenced-after-worker-found-dead-on-london-site/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/client-sentenced-after-worker-found-dead-on-london-site/ The team, working with Derby City Council, has unveiled fresh proposals for a major overhaul of the former Assembly Rooms site and surrounding streets, including new Grade A offices dubbed DerbyWORKS and a four-star DerbyHOTEL.
The scheme sits alongside the DerbyMADE cultural]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/derby-market-place-scheme-heads-for-planning-in-new-year/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/derby-market-place-scheme-heads-for-planning-in-new-year/ Tower Hamlets’ approval clears the way for a full rebuild delivering 137 affordable homes with the balance made up of a mix of private, and shared ownership homes.
Designed by PRP Architects, three existing blocks of 72 homes will be replaced with two towers of 21 and 25 storeys and two mid-rise blocks of 6 and 9 storeys.The scheme includes a cour]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mount-anvil-jv-secures-approval-for-isle-of-dogs-estate-rebuild/Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mount-anvil-jv-secures-approval-for-isle-of-dogs-estate-rebuild/ The developer now expects first starts in 2027 on major projects at Mayfield in Manchester, Lewisham in south-east London, Finchley Road in north London and MediaCity in Salford.
Landsec said that returns were currently are not at sufficient levels to justify earlier starts.In the last six months, the developer has secu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/landsec-pushes-back-starts-on-four-major-housing-schemes-to-2027/Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/landsec-pushes-back-starts-on-four-major-housing-schemes-to-2027/ The move gives the Sheffield-based supplier, which employs over 1,000 staff, protection from creditor action while it weighs up restructuring and rescue options.
The England division spans a large national network trading under well-known sector brands including Arnold Laver, National Timber Systems, SV Timber and NORclad, with branches in Alfreton, Notting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/timber-giant-files-administration-notice/Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/timber-giant-files-administration-notice/ The company – called Platform4 – will develop brownfield rail land and has already identified four sites in Newcastle, Manchester, Cambridge and Nottingham.
Platform4 has been created from the merger of London & Continental Railways Ltd and Network Rail’s Property Development operations.Both development teams hav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/network-rail-launches-property-development-company/Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/network-rail-launches-property-development-company/ The Enquirer has been contacted by fed-up specialists who are being swamped with emails and phone calls from persistent publishers.
The ruse is for small media companies to promise main contractors and clients a site feature in their publications and websites in return for access to a project’s supplier list.Sales people then swoop on the lists]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/magazines-pose-as-main-contractors-to-pester-subbies/Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/magazines-pose-as-main-contractors-to-pester-subbies/ The 43,500 sq ft project will deliver a cutting-edge innovation environment designed to support collaboration, research, and development across sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing.
The scheme is designed to kick-start a major new innovation cluster across the Atom Valley site.Tom Kearsley, North Regional Director at Glencar, said:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glencar-starts-first-major-job-at-atom-valley/Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glencar-starts-first-major-job-at-atom-valley/ Latest official figures from the ONS show output rose by just 0.2% on the month, driven by a 0.7% uplift in new work but dragged back by a 0.5% fall in repair and maintenance.It is the third sluggish output reading in a row and adds up to a stagnant 0.1% rise overall in the third quarter.There was brighter news in new orders, which climbed nearly 10% over the quarter — h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-hangs-on-to-growth-as-new-orders-rebound/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-hangs-on-to-growth-as-new-orders-rebound/ Construction work will start on the £2.5bn project next year led by publicly-owned Great British Energy-Nuclear using reactors designed by Rolls-Royce SMR.
Initial plans are for for three SMRs on the site with the potential to host up to eight mini reactors.New nuclear energy should be flowing into the grid by 2030 with peak construction creating 3,000 jobs.
Prime Mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wylfa-to-be-home-of-uks-first-small-modular-nuclear-reactors/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/wylfa-to-be-home-of-uks-first-small-modular-nuclear-reactors/ New chief executive Stuart Togwell said he was starting his tenure with 94% of this year’s revenue already locked in which he claimed was one of the strongest positions in the industry.
Togwell, who officially took the reins this month, said he was “excited” to lead the group into its next phase of growth after what he called a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kiers-new-boss-off-to-a-flyer-as-order-book-hits-116bn/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kiers-new-boss-off-to-a-flyer-as-order-book-hits-116bn/ New chief executive Stuart Togwell said he was starting his tenure with 94% of this year’s revenue already locked in which he claimed was one of the strongest positions in the industry.
Togwell, who officially took the reins this month, said he was “excited” to lead the group into its next phase of growth after what he called a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kiers-new-boss-off-to-a-flier-as-order-book-hits-116bn/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/kiers-new-boss-off-to-a-flier-as-order-book-hits-116bn/ Kadans Science Partner is behind the £100m landmark Plus Ultra Manchester scheme, which is located within the Oxford Road Corridor.
The scheme forms the centrepiece of the wider £450m Upper Brook Street masterplan, which includes 490,000 sq ft of mixed-use space with labs, student accommodation and community facilities.Sustainability]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-starts-100m-manchester-labs-hub/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/morgan-sindall-starts-100m-manchester-labs-hub/ The duo will draw up a detailed commercial masterplan and strategic business case covering six key development sites across the town, alongside wider opportunities for investment.
Public engagement on the plans is set to begin in spring 2026 as the partnership looks to shape a future vision for the coastal town that blends new jobs, homes and cult]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-and-milligan-team-up-for-weymouth-revival/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-and-milligan-team-up-for-weymouth-revival/ The Building Safety Regulator (Establishment of New Body and Transfer of Functions etc.) Regulations 2026 have just been laid before Parliament, setting 27 January 2026 as the date the new body formally takes control of high-rise safety in England and Wales.
T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bsr-to-break-free-of-hse-in-late-january/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/bsr-to-break-free-of-hse-in-late-january/ Leo Martin will join in January as chief operating officer for infrastructure after more than 25 years at Graham, where he helped steer its civil business through major growth across the UK and Ireland.
He will report directly to group chief executive Paul Brown.Sisk has created the new division to give dedicated executive focus to its expanding civil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sisk-raids-rival-graham-for-new-infrastructure-boss/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sisk-raids-rival-graham-for-new-infrastructure-boss/ Leo Martin will join in January as chief operating officer for infrastructure after more than 25 years at Graham, where he helped steer its civil business through major growth across the UK and Ireland.
He will report directly to group chief executive Paul Brown.Sisk has created the new division to give dedicated executive focus to its expanding civi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sisk-hires-former-graham-civils-md-as-new-infrastructure-boss/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sisk-hires-former-graham-civils-md-as-new-infrastructure-boss/ The 11-year construction programme is estimated to start in 2026 with the first homes delivered in 2030.
Kensal Canalside will contain 2,519 new homes plus two parks and a local high street with new offices, shops, cafes and restaurants – with a reinstated, historic canal basin at its heart.Plans also include a new flagship 60,000 sq ft Sainsbury’s superm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ballymore-and-sainsburys-to-build-new-neighbourhood/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ballymore-and-sainsburys-to-build-new-neighbourhood/ The £205m scheme will upgrade 6.4km of single carriageway to dual standard, including nine new bridges.
These include a substantial new crossing of the River Tummel alongside the existing Tummel Bridge, a new bridge alongside the existing Clunie Bridge over Loch Faskally, and a new rail bridge over the Highland Mainline Railway.
The Pitloch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/three-firms-shortlisted-for-205m-a9-dualling-job/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/three-firms-shortlisted-for-205m-a9-dualling-job/ Chief executive Jennie Daly said market conditions remain challenging amid uncertainty ahead of the upcoming UK Budget and continued affordability pressures.
She added: “The Government’s housing ambitions and the significant economic and social benefits of increased housing supply can only be unlocked by]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taylor-wimpey-urges-budget-boost-for-homebuyers-as-sales-stay-flat/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/taylor-wimpey-urges-budget-boost-for-homebuyers-as-sales-stay-flat/ The 19 and 25 storey buildings will transform the site of the former Littlewoods computer centre to provide 434 private rented homes alongside extensive resident amenities.
Demolition of the redundant computer centre is expected to start early next year with construction anticipated to commence in early 2027 and a main contractor yet to be appointed.Edwina Coward, Development]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-liverpool-twin-tower-scheme/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-liverpool-twin-tower-scheme/ Latest government figures show the construction workforce fell 1.3% in the third quarter to 2.05 million, marking a 15% collapse in capacity since before a peak just before Covid. This amounts to an exodus of 367,000 jobs.Economists are warning that a combination of the housing downturn, weak commercial work and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-employment-sinks-to-24-year-low/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-employment-sinks-to-24-year-low/ In a new report, Building a Better Future, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Project Delivery (APPGPD) calls for a radical shift in the way Whitehall plans and delivers major national projects.
The inquiry found too many schemes fall into a “valley of death” between political ambition and delivery reality, wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mps-call-for-radical-overhaul-of-infrastructure-delivery/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mps-call-for-radical-overhaul-of-infrastructure-delivery/ The deal strengthens private equity-backed OCU’s integrated energy and utilities offering and establishes a dedicated platform for delivering district heating schemes, with scope to expand into international markets.
Founded in 2016, Valmech operates out of a manufacturing workshop in Oxspring on the outskirts of Sheffield delivering district heating]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ocu-moves-into-district-heating-with-valmech-buy/Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ocu-moves-into-district-heating-with-valmech-buy/ Construction work was completed last December but a number of subsequent issues – including the presence of legionella bacteria in the water supply – meant the £45m project couldn’t be occupied.
In an update today Adur & Worthing Councils said: “Galliford Try is contractually responsibl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-still-stumped-by-legionella-at-45m-health-centre/Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/galliford-try-still-stumped-by-legionella-at-45m-health-centre/ The appointment marks Costain’s first place on a multi-local authority highways framework and strengthens its growing roads portfolio alongside major National Highways contracts.
Costain has secured a spot on the major project lot, covering schemes worth over £30m across an area of 7,000 squar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-takes-morgan-sindalls-spot-on-eastern-highways-deal/Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-takes-morgan-sindalls-spot-on-eastern-highways-deal/ Castle brings over 40 years of construction industry experience to the role.
He was Chief Operating Officer at Mace for 16 years until 2021 following leadership stints at Wates and Structure Tone and chaired trade body Build UK from 2017-2019.Castle currently serves as a Non-Executive Chair for both Eleco and Triangle Fire Group, and as a Non-Executive Director at T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/speller-metcalfe-appoints-former-mace-boss-mark-castle/Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/speller-metcalfe-appoints-former-mace-boss-mark-castle/ The southern-based contractor, which recently open an office in Scotland, said buoyant demand in the energy, coastal defence and ports sectors underpinned the rise, alongside early gains from new water frameworks ahead of the AMP8 investment cycle.
Operating margin held steady at just over 3% while cash at bank i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/knights-brown-profit-jumps-as-energy-and-coastal-work-surge/Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/knights-brown-profit-jumps-as-energy-and-coastal-work-surge/ The consultation seeks stakeholders’ views on three proposals:To ensure the independence and impartiality of roles in the four-stage clearance process to further minimise the risk of exposure from asbestos to workers and building users after the removal of a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-quizzed-over-plans-to-tighten-asbestos-regs/Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/construction-quizzed-over-plans-to-tighten-asbestos-regs/ The first phase of the 10-year plan will see 847 new net-zero-ready homes built in partnership with Cruden Homes on the capital’s largest brownfield site.
At least 45% of the homes will be affordable, including 214 for social rent, with the remainder split between mid-market rent and open]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-nears-for-edinburghs-13bn-coastal-town/Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-nears-for-edinburghs-13bn-coastal-town/ The Official Receiver has been appointed liquidator following winding-up orders made on 6 November.
Under the Building Act, all three private inspectors have now cancelled every live project. Clients have seven days to find a new registered buil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hse-issues-emergency-guidance-after-assent-collapse/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/hse-issues-emergency-guidance-after-assent-collapse/ Mole Valley District Council has approved the hybrid application for the 10-acre ex-Electrical Research Association site at Cleeve Road, paving the way for a new purpose-built eastern divisional HQ alongside up to 225 new homes.
The £100m project will be delivered in three phases. Phase one will see the construction of a police HQ building with new pa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-surrey-police-hq-and-homes-plan/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-surrey-police-hq-and-homes-plan/ Camden Council has resolved to grant consent for the eight-storey revamp, which will retain the Richard Seifert & Partners design while adding sustainable features, a rooftop terrace and a new pavilion overlooking the pedestrianised Alfred Place.
The project, due for completion in early 2027, will form part of GPE’s gro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-gpes-latest-london-hq-project/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-gpes-latest-london-hq-project/ Camden Council has resolved to grant consent for the eight-storey revamp, which will retain the Richard Seifert & Partners design while adding sustainable features, a rooftop terrace and a new pavilion overlooking the pedestrianised Alfred Place.
The project, due for completion in early 2027, will form part of GPE’s gro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-gpes-latest-london-hq-project/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-gpes-latest-london-hq-project/ The latest lineup marks a shake-up from the previous framework, with several newcomers joining the fold and some long-standing players stepping out.
New entrants this time include Esh Construction, Jackson Civil Engineering and Octavius Infrastructure, who join returning firms Galliford Try Infrastructure, John G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-faces-join-1bn-yorcivil-major-works-framework/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/new-faces-join-1bn-yorcivil-major-works-framework/ Extra MSA Group’s scheme was approved last year after a drawn-out planning battle.
Facilities building work includes commercial units and seating areas, a 100-bedroom hotel, outdoor seating areas and play equipment.The Warrington services will include extensive electric vehicle charging infrastructure from day one, with plans for E-HGV charge points to suppor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glencar-wins-warrington-m62-service-station-job/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/glencar-wins-warrington-m62-service-station-job/ Tilia – which is part of the untypical home building group and was previously known as Kier Living – has full planning approval for 217 new homes on the former landfill site, which was once home to the derelict Northampton–Peterborough railway.
The land has undergone extensive remediation and infrastructure preparation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tilia-homes-to-start-work-on-brownfield-site-in-northampton/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/tilia-homes-to-start-work-on-brownfield-site-in-northampton/ The scheme, designed by Scott Brownrigg, will deliver more than 106,000 sq ft across five new buildings aimed at SMEs in life sciences, quantum, AI and sustainability sectors.
Plans include landscaped areas, a bistro, gym and bike storage, with work expected to start soon following Vale of Wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-44m-oxford-science-park-expansion/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/go-ahead-for-44m-oxford-science-park-expansion/ The opening comes as the firm starts work at the MA5 data centre project in the city to deliver MEP infrastructure and civil, structural and architectural works
The new office will allow Gratte to target work in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and other key northern hubs with a focus on the data centre market alongside infrastructure and general contrac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gratte-brothers-expands-across-north-of-england/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/gratte-brothers-expands-across-north-of-england/ The Essex based family firm has been in business since 1971 with workers blaming ongoing delays to projects caused by hold-ups with Building Safety Regulator approval.
One said: “EuroWindows like many others has had to close their doors due to financial pressures and the constant delays in projects starting due to BSR.”Another added: “Unfortunately]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cladding-firm-sunk-by-bsr-delays/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/cladding-firm-sunk-by-bsr-delays/ Before exceptional items, the firm delivered a £3.2m trading profit as strong project delivery and tight cost control boosted performance across its rail, bridges, energy and infrastructure divisions.
The non-cash impairment related to Spencer’s historic minority stake in Hull&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/spencer-group-stays-on-growth-track-despite-5m-impairment/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/spencer-group-stays-on-growth-track-despite-5m-impairment/ The 3km line will branch off from Gallions Reach in the Royal Dock area and run on a viaduct through Beckton Riverside before diving into a 1.5km twin-bore tunnel under the Thames to reach a new elevated station in Thamesmead town centre.
Thamesmead Waterside masterplan
Two new stations are planned. One will sit at the heart of the Beckton Riverside development, the ot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-courted-for-17bn-london-dlr-extension-job/Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/contractors-courted-for-17bn-london-dlr-extension-job/ An update from administrator Horsfields reveals 227 trade creditors were left holding unpaid bills which are now worthless.
Vidi also owed £300,000 to its 32 employees and £235,000 to the tax man.The company was working on five live residential sites across London and the South East at the time of its demise.
Draft management accounts show Vidi had a t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vidi-construction-went-down-owing-6m-to-subbies/Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vidi-construction-went-down-owing-6m-to-subbies/ The breakthrough removes a key technical barrier that has held back low-carbon timber projects.
Until now, every CLT scheme required bespoke assessments due to a lack of standardised testing — a costly and time-consuming process that created uncertainty for design teams.The builder joined forces with passive fire protection specialist Siderise and Austrian]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-plugs-fire-safety-gap-for-clt-builds/Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-plugs-fire-safety-gap-for-clt-builds/ Pierce has led the business from the front for more than 20 years, transforming it into a leading firm turning over around £100m
From January, the group will be jointly led by Dave Ryan and Jamie Pierce, who take on the role of managing directors — each responsible for specific areas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jampd-pierce-founder-hands-reins-to-new-md-duo/Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/jampd-pierce-founder-hands-reins-to-new-md-duo/ The 24 storey tower, known as the Dovetail building, will provide 450,000 sq ft of office space with foundation work due to start shortly.Top 10  ranking for work won in OctoberClick here for further rankingsVolume builder Kier and Wates ranked second and third respectively with clutches of contract wins each totalling just over £200m in the quieter month for major pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/multiplex-scales-contracts-league-with-london-tower-job/Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/multiplex-scales-contracts-league-with-london-tower-job/ The approved plans will transform the 130,000 sq ft site at Regent Retail Park, into a new retail, residential and community neighbourhood.
The new site will contain up to 3,300 new homes and 86,000 sq ft of retail space under a mixed-use masterplan by Matt Brook Architects.Parts of the existing R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-new-13bn-neighbourhood-in-salford/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/green-light-for-new-13bn-neighbourhood-in-salford/ The latest bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index paints a grim picture of weakening order books and little good news ahead as construction braces itself for a doom-laden budget.
The index registered 44.1 in October, down from 46.2 in September and below the 50 no- change mark for the tenth consecutive month.October marked the longest period of continuous decline s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/buyers-report-fastest-activity-decline-in-five-years/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/buyers-report-fastest-activity-decline-in-five-years/ In its latest trading statement, the partnership homes specialist said the group remained on track to deliver year-on-year profit growth for 2025.
Vistry said demand from registered providers and councils has continued to strengthen since September, with several new partner-funded deals expected to con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-sees-demand-start-to-return-for-new-social-housing/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vistry-sees-demand-start-to-return-for-new-social-housing/ Ashfield District Council has given the green light for construction of a the new school building which will replace the existing 1970s structures.
The project is being fully funded by the Department for Education as part of its School Rebuilding Programm.The new school is scheduled for completion in time for the 2028/29 academic year.
To ensure continuous education throughout the cons]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-gets-green-light-for-kirkby-school-rebuild/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/willmott-dixon-gets-green-light-for-kirkby-school-rebuild/ Letters sent to suppliers last week stated that new standard payment terms would now be 60 days from the end of the invoice month compared to the 30 days some currently enjoy.
The move could see some suppliers who invoice early in the month having to wait nearly three months to get paid.Travis Perkins said the move would “drive greater consi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/travis-perkins-suppliers-stunned-as-payment-times-increase/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/travis-perkins-suppliers-stunned-as-payment-times-increase/ The Manchester-based firm wants to build 192 rental homes in a cluster of new buildings packed with shared spaces – including lounges, a leafy courtyard and a rooftop terrace with city views.
The Fitzwilliam scheme sits next to Capital&Centric’s Eyewitness Works project, where the developer has already transformed two Grade II-listed buildin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/60m-homes-plan-for-sheffield-city-centre-scrubland/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/60m-homes-plan-for-sheffield-city-centre-scrubland/ White, who joined Costain in 2021, will become managing director of Mitie’s Technical Services division from 1 December.
He joins the group executive of the engineering maintenance provider, overseeing 16,000 staff delivering services across 350 major contracts – from Heathrow and the MoD to Vodafone and the NHS.
At Costain, White led the Natural Resources div]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-natural-resources-boss-heads-to-mitie/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/costain-natural-resources-boss-heads-to-mitie/ Assent — along with registered building control approvers Oculus Building Consultancy and LB Building Control — ceased trading this week amid mounting losses. It is also understood to be facing damages claims from developers and contractors over project delays.
Assent Bui]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ten-high-rise-schemes-in-limbo-after-building-control-firm-folds/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/ten-high-rise-schemes-in-limbo-after-building-control-firm-folds/ VISion PPE enables HSQE teams to:Detect missing PPE in real time (helmets, hi-vis, gloves, harnesses, etc.).
Monitor fall protection compliance for workers at height.
Enforce zonal safety, including maximum occupancy limits and restricted area access.
Receive instant alerts to act before near-misses escalate into incidents.Unlike t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vis-systems-brings-ai-to-ppe-detection/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/vis-systems-brings-ai-to-ppe-detection/ The family-owned firm, which employs around 100 staff, operates mainly across East Anglia and London.
Operating out of a 4 acre site in March, near Peterborough, SDM delivers projects up to 1,500t, with turnover of around £20m.
It has general capacity for the design, detail drawing, fabrication and on site installation of around 6,000t per year and carries out work from sma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sdm-fabrications-files-administration-notice/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sdm-fabrications-files-administration-notice/ Lambert joins the Rugby-based contractor after six years as managing director at Vinci UK Developments, where he led major regeneration and urban development schemes.Prior to Vinci he held senior roles at Bouygues-owned Linkcity and Leadbitter.He will now head up Stepnell’s Midlands operations, focusing on expanding its pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/stepnell-hires-vinci-development-chief-for-midlands-push/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/stepnell-hires-vinci-development-chief-for-midlands-push/ Plans for a 6MW carbon friendly data centre and 20,000s sq ft office and research space are set to be submitted before Christmas following significant interest from private sector investors.
The Silicon Sands plan builds on the arrival of the transatlantic Aquacomms cable and aims to position the Fylde Coast as a leading loc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/first-data-centre-plans-at-blackpools-silicon-sands-site/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/first-data-centre-plans-at-blackpools-silicon-sands-site/ The deal covers retrofit assessment, design, coordination, and installation of heat pumps, solar PV, insulation, ventilation and battery storage across 16 regional and technology-specific lots running to 2029.
Firms on the framework will work with housing associations, councils and public bodies to support decarbonisation goals]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winners-of-16bn-social-housing-decarbonisation-deal/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/winners-of-16bn-social-housing-decarbonisation-deal/ The HSE launched an investigation after it received more than ten reports of vibration related ill-health in a short period of time.
The workers affected had until recently been employed by Nottingham City Homes Limited, an arms-length management organisation that managed social housing on behalf of Nottingham City Council b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/social-housing-workers-suffer-at-hands-of-vibrating-tools/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/social-housing-workers-suffer-at-hands-of-vibrating-tools/ The fourth-generation deal will cover new-build, refurbishment, and civil infrastructure projects across the UK — with an extra lot for hard facilities management services added for the first time.
Applications are open until 9 December 2025, ahead of the framework’s launch in April 2026.PB4 will be available to all publicly funded and part-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/race-starts-for-15bn-lhc-building-framework/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/race-starts-for-15bn-lhc-building-framework/ Sizewell C becomes the first nuclear project in the world financed through private investors under the UK’s Regulated Asset Base model — the same structure used to fund Heathrow Terminal 5 and the Thames Tideway Tunnel.
Construction is estimated to be around 20% cheaper than the near-ident]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sizewell-c-financial-close-unlocks-full-scale-construction/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sizewell-c-financial-close-unlocks-full-scale-construction/ NEC Digital provides seamless access and management capabilities, unites stakeholders together on a single, online platform and creates comprehensive digital libraries of clauses and terms for future projects.
The new subscription-based service is designed specifically around the needs of clients, contractors, con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/nec-contracts-goes-digital/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/nec-contracts-goes-digital/ The loss-making building compliance firm was a key player in the Building Safety Regulator Gateway approval process for many projects.
Its collapse could cause fresh turmoil and set back efforts to clear the Gateway 2 project backlog by early January.
Industry experts fear that in some cases clients could be forced back to the drawing board to start the whole approval process agai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/building-control-giant-assent-ceases-trading/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/building-control-giant-assent-ceases-trading/ The long-awaited deal paves the way for over 600 new homes – including 30% affordable – alongside 40,000 sq ft of workspace, shops, food and drink venues, and a 102-bed hotel.The 5.2-acre brownfield site, once home to the former Civic Centre, will also feature a new civic square outside The Hexagon Theatre, a c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-living-signs-deal-for-250m-reading-regen/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mclaren-living-signs-deal-for-250m-reading-regen/ The 2.58 acre site in Stanmore town centre was acquired from Notting Hill Genesis and adds to Gracie Group’s growing £550m London portfolio of residential and mixed-use projects.
Planning consent was previously secured for residential and retail uses on the site and positive pre-application discussions with the London Borough of Har]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/luxury-london-developer-acquires-180m-stanmore-site/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/luxury-london-developer-acquires-180m-stanmore-site/ New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) paint a grim picture of the heavyside market, with sales of construction materials stuck at “crisis levels” after four straight years of decline.
The MPA’s latest third-quarter returns show the construction sector on the ropes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-ready-mix-sales-dive-32-amid-housing-slump/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/london-ready-mix-sales-dive-32-amid-housing-slump/ The St Michael’s Place scheme aims to breathe new life into the town centre. Phase one will be anchored by a new 90,000 sq ft council HQ along with 72 flats, a 130-bed hotel, a 3.3-acre village green.
Masterplan for Huyton town centre
Later phases include a further 300+ homes and 150,000 sqft of commercial office space,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/200m-plan-lodged-to-transform-huyton-town-centre/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/200m-plan-lodged-to-transform-huyton-town-centre/ The 287-room student living scheme on Tottenham High Road will blend the historic shop frontage of a grade II-lised printworks building with new urban blocks behind.
Design by local practice F3 Architects, 11 rooms will be created within the retained heritage façades, with the bulk of the scheme delivered in a new modern block to the rear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcaleer-amp-rushe-wins-pound30m-tottenham-student-living-job/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mcaleer-amp-rushe-wins-pound30m-tottenham-student-living-job/ Beverley-based Cottingham Joinery has been in business 54-years but had been facing recent financial struggles.
Its acquisition by Yorkshire Maintenance has safeguarded the jobs of ten skilled bench joiners and the experienced office team ensuring the continuation of high-quality local craftsmanship in the region.Managing Director of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fit-out-contractor-saves-local-joinery-specialist/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/fit-out-contractor-saves-local-joinery-specialist/ Russell Deards joins the firm as General Counsel and Company Secretary, bringing over three decades of legal experience to the business.
Deards has been a qualified solicitor since 1991 and held senior legal and governance roles at Barratt Developments, Henry Boot, DX Group and the Highbourne Group.His deep expertise in construction and engineering law and corporate governance will be pivotal as D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/danny-sullivan-group-strengthens-leadership-team/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/danny-sullivan-group-strengthens-leadership-team/ Kier landed the biggest job — a £69m rebuild of Upton-by-Chester High School — underlining its strong pipeline across the DfE’s School Rebuilding Programme.
Tilbury Douglas secured a trio of wins worth just over £74m for Pershore High School, Applebee Wood Commu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dfe-greenlights-270m-of-school-and-college-builds/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/dfe-greenlights-270m-of-school-and-college-builds/ Statom will be working on the Central Facilities Building, Front of House Building and several other ancillary buildings as part of work to replace HMP Barlinnie.
Careys was part of the original Kier project team as groundworks and civil engineering subcontractor.Key components include:Groundworks and RC Structures
Underslab and external drai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/statom-lands-frame-deal-on-kier-barlinnie-prison-job/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/statom-lands-frame-deal-on-kier-barlinnie-prison-job/ The new 10-year plan will upgrade thousands of service family homes with new kitchens, bathrooms and heating systems, while 14,000 of the worst-condition properties will be substantially refurbished or replaced.
The new investment is underpinned by the go]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mod-rolls-out-9bn-plan-to-fix-forces-housing/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/mod-rolls-out-9bn-plan-to-fix-forces-housing/ The Transport Secretary’s decision gives Lincolnshire County Council powers to begin construction early next year, completing the city’s full ring road and easing congestion on the A46 corridor.
Balfour Beatty is expected to deliver the main works once the council formally signs off the appointmen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-set-to-start-200m-final-stretch-of-lincoln-ring-road/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/balfour-set-to-start-200m-final-stretch-of-lincoln-ring-road/ The new Decommissioning and Nuclear Waste Partnership (DNWP) will deliver the next generation of high-hazard risk reduction programmes on the Cumbrian site, covering retrieval, remediation, and long-term waste management.
The four-lot deal brings together some of the nuclear sector’s heaviest hitters:DNWP Framework
Lo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sellafield-awards-46bn-hazard-reduction-mega-framework/Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/sellafield-awards-46bn-hazard-reduction-mega-framework/ The deal marks the final stage of the broadcaster’s move from The Mailbox, where 650 staff are currently based, to its new creative base in the heart of the city’s growing media quarter.
Developer Stoford and BAM began transforming the derelict Tea Factory into a shell-and-core office scheme in early 2024, with completi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/overbury-wins-13m-bbc-digbeth-fit-out-deal/Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/overbury-wins-13m-bbc-digbeth-fit-out-deal/ The deal transfers full ownership of the 148-year-old business and its subsidiaries to an internal management team made up of current directors, senior managers, and existing shareholders.The new board is made up of David Barker, Neil Benwell, Trevor Codd, Ben Green, and Doug Mumford.
Darling and Posnett, who bought into WW Martin in 2011 after long ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-mowlem-duo-sell-kent-contractor-to-mbo/Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/former-mowlem-duo-sell-kent-contractor-to-mbo/ Martin Harvey, who operated the illegal site on land he owned at Shepherds Farm, St Newlyn East pleaded guilty and was convicted of two offences.
He received a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. Under the Proceeds of Crime Act, Harvey was ordered to pay back £72,500 he made from operating his illegal waste business by 9 Janua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/asbestos-among-10000-tonnes-at-illegal-waste-site/Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/construction_news/asbestos-among-10000-tonnes-at-illegal-waste-site/