News on the UK construction sector | Stay informed with latest updates https://www.constructionnews.co.uk Read UK Construction Industry News, Analysis, Opinion and data Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:46:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 https://emap-romulus-prod.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/07/favicon-cn192-70x70.png News on the UK construction sector | Stay informed with latest updates https://www.constructionnews.co.uk 32 32 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/wp-content/themes/mbm-mops-2017/images/logo.gif Construction News https://www.constructionnews.co.uk 125 75 Read UK Construction Industry News, Analysis, Opinion and data Lindab to sell UK sites over monopoly fears https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/lindab-to-sell-uk-sites-over-monopoly-fears-17-10-2024/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/lindab-to-sell-uk-sites-over-monopoly-fears-17-10-2024/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:45:34 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=507889 The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered a ventilation firm to sell two UK branches to avoid creating a monopoly. The watchdog ruled that Sweden-based Lindab International AB's takeover of HAS-Vent Holdings in the West Midlands has led to less competition. Following consultation with…

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Housing underpins small August output growth https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/housing-underpins-small-august-output-growth-11-10-2024/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/housing-underpins-small-august-output-growth-11-10-2024/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:20:13 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=507613 Construction output increased by 0.4 per cent in August, bouncing back from a 0.4 per cent contraction in July.  New figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show new private housing saw a spike in activity, with workloads increasing by 3.4 per cent. …

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‘Extremely disappointed’: ISG clients scramble to complete projects https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/administrations/extremely-disappointed-isg-clients-scramble-to-complete-projects-26-09-2024/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:01:16 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=506774 Clients are scrambling to reappoint contractors after ISG’s UK subsidiaries filed for administration. Some have moved to secure the safety of sites while others have sought to reassure the public they are taking steps to manage the impact, including finding firms to finish jobs. Queen…

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William Hare returns to profit with £315.5m turnover https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/hare-group-returns-to-profit-with-315-5m-turnover-26-09-2024/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:27:48 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=506695 Strong UK growth and international orders helped steel specialist William Hare Group return to profitability last year after boosting turnover by 27 per cent. The firm’s audited financial results for the year ending 31 December 2023, released to Construction News this morning (26 September), showed that…

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‘Profound sadness’ as former Wates CEO dies https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/profound-sadness-as-former-wates-ceo-dies-25-09-2024/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:37:36 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=506671 Tributes have been paid following the death of Sir Christopher Wates, the former chief executive of his family’s construction firm. The company announced in a statement yesterday (24 September) that Sir Christopher died on 22 September at the age of 85. It said: "It is…

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Tilbury Douglas chief executive to step down https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/contractors/tilbury-douglas/tilbury-douglas-chief-executive-to-step-down-02-09-2024/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:39:39 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=505071 Tilbury Douglas chief executive Paul Gandy – a key figure in the firm’s turnaround – will step down in November. Gandy oversaw Tilbury Douglas’ transition from subsidiary of the ailing Interserve to become a standalone tier one contractor. He joined the firm as construction managing…

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Weekly job moves: Crown Estate, UAP, Begbies Traynor and more https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/peoplemoves/weekly-job-moves-crown-estate-uap-begbies-traynor-and-more-30-08-2024/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:28:27 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=504981 An infrastructure investment expert has joined one of the largest land and property owners in the UK. Leading this week’s industry appointments is Peter Hofbauer, as board counsellor at the Crown Estate, effective from 1 September. With a background in infrastructure investment and management, Hofbauer…

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Graham to finalise Fermanagh health complex design https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/graham-to-finalise-fermanagh-health-complex-design-30-08-2024/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:00:45 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=504957 Graham has won a contract to finalise the design of a health and leisure hub in Northern Ireland. The firm was appointed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to work on the redevelopment plans for the facility at the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum complex (CGI pictured).…

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TechFest 2024 shortlist revealed https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/techfest-2024-shortlist-revealed-23-08-2024/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:48:40 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=504599 Construction industry innovators and experts have had their successes recognised in the shortlist for TechFest 2024. In total, 133 finalists were shortlisted across 20 categories, highlighting achievements in the construction and civil engineering industries that make the most of technological innovations. TechFest Conference and Awards…

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Financial squeeze and lack of data holding back net-zero progress https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sustainability/financial-squeeze-and-lack-of-data-holding-back-net-zero-progress-20-08-2024/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:59:13 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=504271 The construction industry has moved closer towards meeting its net-zero ambitions but tough finances and a lack of data are holding back further progress, research has suggested. According to the latest biennial NBS Sustainable Futures Report, nine out of 10 respondents worked on projects with…

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