Construction

Five benefits of virtual site planning for fast-moving construction challenges

Alistair Roxburgh asks whether the industry can afford not to use virtual site planning.

3 years 4 months ago
Builders remain nervous about hiring due to continued political uncertainty, says FMB

Builders are tired of the continued political uncertainty blighting the UK economy, according to FMB survey.

3 years 4 months ago
Tarmac and Forth Ports team up for Tilbury2

Tarmac and Forth Ports announce new construction materials terminal at Tilbury2.

3 years 4 months ago
Construction insolvencies surge by 55% in just three months

Difficult quarter for building & construction companies as insolvencies across the sector increase by 55%, according to new analysis by KPMG.

3 years 4 months ago
Construction firms fined £36m for breaking competition law

The CMA has fined three firms a total of more than £36m for breaking competition law.

3 years 4 months ago
Midland Metropolitan hospital receives £350m rescue

Construction of the Midland Metropolitan hospital will now go ahead, with Balfour Beatty the preferred bidder to step in after the collapse of Carillion in 2018.

3 years 5 months ago
New initiative to promote re-use of steel in construction

New guidelines to help promote the re-use of steel in construction have been launched by the Steel Construction Institute (SCI).

3 years 5 months ago
Middlesbrough launches £250m digital city development

A £250m project aiming to establish Middlesbrough as the UK’s main digital city has been unveiled.

3 years 5 months ago
Brexit uncertainty sparks slump in construction recruitment, says Randstad

Summer ‘didn’t happen’ according to Randstad, as fellow recruiters PageGroup and Robert Walters both issue profit warnings.

3 years 5 months ago
Construction sector remains firmly mired in downturn, new figures reveal

Activity declines at second-sharpest pace since April 2009, according to new IHS Markit/CIPS figures released today.

3 years 5 months ago