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Housebuilding continues to drag down UK construction
Britain’s construction industry shrank for a second month in a row in October, according to a survey of construction buyers.
How construction equipment dealerships are evolving with a changing construction industry
The days when a construction machinery dealership would simply sell a piece of equipment and then perhaps sell parts or offer a repair service are disappearing.
How equipment rental supports military veterans
Leading rental businesses are recognized for their commitment to building a labor force with people who’ve served their country
How a major contractor is experimenting with injecting hydrogen into diesel engines
The UK arm of Netherlands-based contracting giant BAM is leading a new project that will see it run excavators specially adapted to inject hydrogen into the diesel engines of conventional excavators.
Kier preferred bidder on major UK roads contract
Contractor signs interim contract with Birmingham Highways, 14-year deal to come
UK construction sector ‘shrinks by most since pandemic’ amid housebuilding slowdown
Britain’s construction sector shrank at its fastest pace since the start of the Covid pandemic as borrowing costs rose, according to new a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Mace Group restructures as focus shifts to ‘two key areas’
Mace Group has announced numerous changes to its structure
BAM reports promising Q3 results despite challenging market conditions
The company’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) are said to have adjusted to €199 million in the first nine months
How to promote an inclusive environment in your company
Lucy Barnard interviews Emma Porter, managing director of UK-based Story Contracting about how to adopt a workable diversity and inclusion strategy
What is holding up construction of the next MSG Sphere in London?
The recently opened $2.3 billion Sphere at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas has wowed critics and consumers. When could a similar Sphere be built in London and what stands in the way?
Partnership launches first report in digital technology directory series
The first report in the series was launched in October
Waste recycling company fined US$315,000 after worker crushed
Waste sorting machine incident sees worker left with 23 screws and two plates in his body
Network Rail awards €107 million UK railway contract
Completion of the project is planned for 2025
JCB’s electric and hydrogen milestone
OEM ups alternative power initiative 
Stork secures three-year Sellafield contract
Stork UK has won a three-year contract at Sellafield power station.
€115 million upgrade unveiled for Belfast airport
Owner Vinci Concessions promises enhanced passenger and security systems
How the role of a structural engineer is changing
Award-winning structural engineer, Arup’s Dr. Joseph Correnza, on how the role of a structural engineer has changed and his advice to young people entering the profession.
European Commission inspectors target construction chemicals companies in antitrust probe
The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections on companies in the construction chemicals sector as part of antitrust investigations, it has announced.
Rental firm orders 50 JCB Pothole Pros
Addition to Dawsongroup fleet highlights major issue with potholes on UK roads
Contractor’s collapse delays Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium expansion
The collapse of contractor Buckingham Group means that the upper tier of Liverpool FC’s Anfield Road Stand will remain closed for the rest of 2023.
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