PMI survey reveals two-speed industry with house-building stuck in reverse
November’s survey of construction purchasing managers reveals commercial construction activity surging ahead but house-building is going backwards. Read…
2024
Amey FM firm fined after legionella kills prisoner
Amey Community Limited has been fined £600,000 after it failed to manage the risk of legionella bacteria in…
RED Construction tops £100m turnover
RED Construction Group has delivered a strong year of growth nearly doubling turnover to £115m. In the year…
Implementing the Golden Thread in your building safety strategy
In today’s rapidly evolving construction landscape, the Golden Thread concept emerges as a pivotal framework for ensuring building…
Timber designs shortlisted for roads ‘footbridge of the future’
National Highways has picked three timber designs among the five shortlisted as a next-generation template for footbridges over…
Can AI progress management supercharge lean construction?
Andy Steele, chief strategy officer of Buildots, looks at how AI progress management is a powerful partner for…
Vistry strikes £600m Pudding Mill Lane deal
House-builder Vistry Group has formed a joint venture with the London Legacy Development Corporation to build nearly a…
Succession plan for brick maker
Michelmersh Brick Holdings has selected finance director Ryan Mahoney to be its next chief executive. Read Full Article:…
Explosive demolition record at Sizewell A [–with video]
More than 700kg of explosives have been used in the first stage demolition of four gigantic concrete plinths…
Engcon launches tiltrotator for mini diggers
Engcon has launched a customised tiltrotator for mini excavators below three tonnes. Read Full Article: The Construction Index