Five contractors win £550m airfield framework deal
Manchester Airports Group has revealed its line-up of firms to deliver airfield infrastructure work for the next five…
January 2025
Management buyout at Midlands contractor
Midlands commercial contractor GI Sykes has been bought by its management. The third-generation family business based in Stourbridge…
Good times may be coming, but can we survive that long?
While many across the construction industry fear the impact of government fiscal policies, others are buying into Starmer’s…
Clegg appoints commercial director
Clegg Construction promoted Dan Manley to its board as commercial director. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Understanding liability insurance: what every contractor needs to know
Graham Moore, account handler at Clarke Williams Ltd, explores the different types of liability insurance available to contractors…
Muse JV signs Northampton regeneration agreement
West Northamptonshire Council has selected English Cities Fund (ECF), a joint venture of Muse, Legal & General and…
US acquisition for Permasteelisa
International facade specialist Permasteelisa Group has bought the assets of US competitor Benson Industries. Read Full Article: The…
Glencar announce huge switch to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel
The announcement comes with a target to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by up to 90% Glencar’s switch…
Air conditioning pollution desperately needs to be addressed, say European Commission
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) have released a study highlighting the major pollution caused by heating…
Building control salaries driven to historic highs by skills shortage
The skills shortage is increasing demand for skilled building control professionals as trainees see salaries up to £35,000…