Construction News

Wiltshire Council has launched early market engagement for a £24m improvement scheme at M4 Junction 17, ahead of formal procurement expected to begin in September. constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/wilt…

Belfast Harbour has confirmed plans to begin procurement for the construction of a 23-storey residential tower as part of its City Quays development in Belfast. constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/belf…

Henry Brothers has been appointed to deliver a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in central Nottingham. constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/henr…

Skanska has appointed Dean Sporn as operations director within its UK infrastructure division. constructionnews.co.uk/civils/skanska…

An Essex construction firm has been fined £40,000 after a member of the public was crushed by a faulty falling lift at a block of flats. constructionnews.co.uk/health-and-saf…

A contractor has lost its High Court appeal against a payment of more than £100,000 to a subcontractor that carried out mechanical and electrical (M&E) work on one of its projects. constructionnews.co.uk/legal/me-contr…

Police have arrested six people during a raid on an East Anglian construction site as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration. constructionnews.co.uk/legal/six-peop…

The University of Sunderland has defended its decision to demolish a troubled 27-year-old glass making hub despite uproar from locals, campaigners and politicians over the projected cost of repairing it. constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/univ…

A return to profit by Bam’s UK construction arm has boosted the Dutch group’s overall half-year performance. constructionnews.co.uk/financial/roya…

Severfield has announced a pre-tax loss of £17.5m. constructionnews.co.uk/financial/seve…

Employee-owned Neilcott Construction has been appointed main contractor on a £26.4m housing scheme in Bromley. constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/neil…

A research initiative into early contractor involvement (ECI) in public sector projects has been launched by the Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP), with backing from central government, tier one contractors and five universities. constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/indu…

Thurrock Council has issued a tender seeking a single contractor to deliver reactive repairs, planned maintenance, voids work and general building work across its housing stock and public buildings. constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/thur…

Global tariff wars threaten to delay construction projects and erode contractor profits, a major business insurance company has warned. constructionnews.co.uk/supply-chain/t…

A £9.4m scheme by Octavius to upgrade and repair a landmark viaduct and bridge has been delayed after “hidden defects” were found. constructionnews.co.uk/civils/hidden-…

Mace Group has carved out its consultancy arm, Mace Consult, in a deal that sees a majority investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ private equity arm. constructionnews.co.uk/contractors/ma…

Clark Contracts has grown its turnover by a fifth and its profit by two-thirds in a bumper year. constructionnews.co.uk/financial/clar…

Kier has secured a £139m contract from Severn Trent to upgrade the Wanlip Sewage Treatment Works in Leicestershire. constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/vinc…

In a trading update this week, Kier announced it expects to see “good growth” going forward, “reflecting strong operational execution”. constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-…

The cost of upgrading a major road in Yorkshire has more than doubled since 2020, councillors have been told. constructionnews.co.uk/civils/yorkshi…