Track workers scatter to avoid runaway rail trolley
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has launched a probe after a runaway track trolley hurtled towards a team…
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Renew taps into the grid with £26m acquisition
Renew has acquired Excalon Holdings Limited to tap into the electricity transmission and distribution market. Read Full Article:…
Planning permissions reach new low
Research for the Home Builders Federation shows that the number of new homes and sites given planning permission…
Murphy credits repeat business for 5% operating margin
Civil engineering contractor J Murphy & Sons saw its profits soar in 2023 despite a small fall in…
Firms readied for £1.5bn Parliament estate upkeep deal
Firms have been put on alert for the tender race for places on a new £1.5bn framework to…
BPF calls on next government to back housebuilding
The incoming government needs to support the building of affordable housing, Build-to-Rent (BTR), student accommodation and senior living,…
10 ways Imerso can benefit construction managers and their projects
If your team is not yet using routine laser scan checks as part of your site supervision and…
Capstone builds its board
Inverness-based Capstone Construction has bolstered its leadership team with two new directors. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Construction industry reacts to Conservative 2024 manifesto
Prime minister Rishi Sunak launched the Conservative Party 2024 manifesto at the Silverstone racing circuit, with the slogan:…
Fiona Cousins named as new president of CIBSE
Fiona Cousins, who holds several senior roles at Arup, will take over the presidency from Adrian Catchpole As…