Timber imports on the rise
First quarter timber imports into the UK were down compared to 2023, but April saw an uptick. Read…
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Torsion adds regional directors
Torsion Construction’s new managing director has appointed two new regional directors to support the growth of the business.…
Regional contractor delivers 7.3% operating margin
Targeting care home developments has helped east midlands contractor Kori Construction grow turnover by more than 50% and…
Heavy hitters to run Travis Perkins
Former Taylor Wimpey chief Pete Redfern is the new CEO of Travis Perkins, and former A-Plant boss Geoff…
New venture for Downing
Liverpool developer Downing is setting up a real estate investment management business. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Later living specialist tees up workload
Later living specialist Churchill Living has exchanged contracts on seven new sites in recent weeks, with an total…
BCIS: civils tender prices to rise faster than costs
The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) is forecasting that civil engineering contractors’ tender prices over the next five…
Listing bid by one person could scupper 37-storey student tower
Approved plans to build a 37-storey student tower in Manchester could be scuppered after an anonymous individual made…
Submissions open for Grenfell Tower memorial design
The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission and RIBA have opened up submissions to select the team that will design…
Crest Nicholson set to accept revised Bellway bid
Crest Nicholson directors said they are “minded to recommend” an improved bid for the house builder by rival…