New research carried out by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has revealed construction clients are failing to engage with the new building safety regime. The Association used its regional meetings with members as ‘focus groups’ over a six-month period ...
Read More »Issues affecting the construction industry in 2025
The construction industry is navigating a period of significant change, shaped by new government initiatives, regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and global challenges. These factors are creating both obstacles and opportunities for growth. Ian McKinnon, Managing Director, Veriforce CHAS, highlights seven ...
Read More »Welfare 4 Hire unveils a comprehensive new brochure showcasing its extensive range
Welfare 4 Hire, a leading provider of towable unit hire throughout the UK, is excited to announce the release of its new brochure, the first this decade. This resource showcases the full range of Welfare 4 Hire products, including new ...
Read More »Tender prices rise by 0.8%, reports BCIS
Latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.8 per cent between 3Q2024 and 4Q2024. The increase resulted in 2.3 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price ...
Read More »Mace finalises new Group Board to support growth plans
The global delivery consultant and construction expert has appointed the final independent Non-Executives who will join its new Group Board. From 1 January 2025, former Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye and Sylvia Metayer, former Chief Growth Officer at Sodexo, will join ...
Read More »New report reveals impact of changing weather on construction industry
A new report from energy solutions specialist, Aggreko, has found that more than 70 per cent of UK construction managers have experienced major weather-related delays to projects in the last 12 months, underscoring the threat that extreme weather poses to ...
Read More »Under half of construction projects achieve sustainability goals
NBS (powered by Hubexo), a leading specification and product information platform for the construction industry, reveals further findings from its ‘Sustainable Futures’ report – a study aimed at understanding sustainability attitudes and protocols within the construction sector. The research found that ...
Read More »Willmott Dixon invites applications for management trainee programme
Investing in a new generation of future leaders, Willmott Dixon is launching a a drive to recruit 30 management trainees across a range of disciplines. The company, which was recently the highest placed contractor in the FT Diversity Leaders list ...
Read More »Wates appoints new executive managing director
Phillippa Prongué has been appointed as the new Executive Managing Director of Wates growing Residential business. She will take up the position in the new year, taking over from Helen Bunch who is retiring after an esteemed 19 year career at ...
Read More »VINCI expands UK presence with FM Conway acquisition
VINCI Construction has announced an agreement to acquire UK public works company, FM Conway Limited. Based in Sevenoaks, Kent, FM Conway was founded in 1961 by Francis Michael Conway, and is owned by the Conway family. The company’s expertise encompasses roadworks, ...
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