Police Scotland has launched a neighbourhood watch-style online platform to notify firms of construction site thefts and related offences in …
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Ireland-UK interconnector to start construction
A €500 million (£417m) subsea and underground electricity interconnector that will connect the grids of Ireland and Britain has completed its investment phase. The construction of the …
Continue readingKier demolishes plan for £50m takeover of rival Tilbury Douglas
The London-listed construction group has walked away from talks to acquire the remaining division of Interserve, once one of the …
Continue readingContractors and clients back new inclusion and fairness tool
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC), National Highways and contractors including Vinci and Skanska have backed the launch of a new …
Continue readingMan Utd in talks for major revamp of Old Trafford
Manchester United has been speaking with engineering and construction firms to develop a plan to modernise its stadium at Old …
Continue readingBerkeley snaps up National Grid’s stake in joint venture for over £400m
Property developer Berkeley has acquired the National Grid’s stake in a realty joint venture for £412.5m. The London-listed house builder …
Continue readingAs material costs soar, industry bodies warn of worse ahead
Contractors are facing “serious difficulties” after prices of certain construction products have soared by a fifth already this year, a …
Continue readingBam in for £25m Bedworth sports centre contract
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council has Bam under a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) for the planned Bedworth Physical Activity Hub. …
Continue readingFast-Growing Modular Buildings Firm Raises Further £200k From NPIF
A modular buildings manufacturer which tripled its turnover during the pandemic has secured a £200,000 loan to support its further growth. …
Continue readingSteel plate prices soar as war in Ukraine disrupts supply
Steelwork contractors are warning that steel plate prices have soared in the last week as the war in Ukraine impacts …
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