Why teaching modular construction in homebuilding skills hubs is key to solving the housing crisis
As the government rigorously sticks to its 1.5m home pledge, Dave Dargan, CEO of the Starship Group, discusses…
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Buckingham Plant Hire quits heavy kit market
Buckingham Plant Hire is quitting the heavy site machinery sector after 69 years in the market. The firm…
Timber module system could simplify maintenance of high rise buildings
High rise buildings could have their frames built from timber in the future, as the Graz University of…
Morgan Sindall bags Salford Uni acoustics building
Morgan Sindall has been lined up to build a planned Acoustics Building for Salford University. Proposals for the…
Construction output growth drops to six-month low
Construction buyers reported a loss of momentum at the end of 2024 as total business activity in December…
First 2025 January PMIs show slowest rise in work since June
The first PMIs for 2025 by S&P Global have been released, detailing a more modest picture than most…
Transforming traditional marketing and recruitment strategy to diversify the UK construction workforce
At the start of 2025, the construction skills shortage is still pressing at many recruiters. Angela Carney, president…
6,000-tonne box pulled under Radlett railway line
It was a busy Christmas for VolkerFitzpatrick’ team working on the Segro Logistics Park in Radlett. Read Full…
CBRE completes Turner & Townsend tie-up
US commercial estate agent CBRE has completed its plan to envelop UK construction consultant Turner & Townsend. Read…
The return of whisper concrete
Tarmac has been trialling new formulations of noise-reducing concrete for National Highways in Cornwall. Read Full Article: The…