Reimagining England’s planning system
For years, England has grappled with a cycle of missed housing targets, a pattern that stems from a…
October 2024
Private investor buys Midlands contractor MCS
Midlands-based building contractor MCS Group has sold a majority stake to a London-based private investor in a deal…
Willmott Dixon to build Oxford net zero council HQ
Oxfordshire Country Council has picked Willmott Dixon to extend and net zero upgrade an existing building in Oxford…
Red books £35m of Bristol work
Red Construction Group has been appointed on two projects in Bristol, together valued at £35m. Read Full Article:…
Reforms proposed for DCO appeal process
The government has been presented with a set of proposals that could reduce legal delays to national infrastructure…
CCS acquires BSF
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has acquired the Building a Safer Future organisation. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
DBR to fix Blenheim Palace roof
Work is soon to start on a £10.4m restoration project at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock. Read Full Article:…
Scottish acquisition for Van Elle
Van Elle Holdings, the UK’s largest ground engineering contractor, has acquired Albion Drilling Holdings Limited for £3.5m. Read…
Scrapyard fined £650k for dangerous movements
A metal recycling firm has been hit with a £650,000 fine following a routine visit by Health &…
Speedy loads up on JCB generators
Speedy Hire has invested £4m in a consignment of JCB generators. Read Full Article: The Construction Index