BCIS forecasts 15% rise in costs over next five years
Rises in the cost of construction over the next five years will be outstripped by tender price increase,…
September 2024
Muir looks up after last year’s losses
Muir Group has secured new contracts and expanded its portfolio. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Lanes, Cappagh Browne and McAllister land Southern Water deals
Southern Water has awarded £540m-worth of contracts to three companies to improve its wastewater network performance. Read Full…
Government planning reforms sacrifice quality for volume
The Construction Industry Council has warned the government of the dangers of further relaxing permitted development rights. Read…
GMI names new MD
GMI Construction Group has promoted Gareth Jones to group managing director. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Another acquisition for FTH
Farnborough Tool Hire (FTH) has acquired Rabbit Group Plant & Toilet Hire divisions. Read Full Article: The Construction…
Understanding the golden thread and what comes next
The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) golden thread guidance will be updated and will feature case studies. And the…
Foreign investors start dipping their toes in Indonesia’s new capital
In one of his last acts as serving Indonesian president Joko Widodo this week officially broke ground on…
Inaugural MAD construction mental health summit set to boost sector wellbeing
MAD World and Mates in Mind have partnered up to host the inaugural MAD World Construction Summit on…
Construction disputes and digital records: the pitfalls and best practice
Effective information management is essential in preventing and resolving construction disputes – but there are pitfalls to beware…