The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 1 day Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Construction News Van Elle makes Canada u-turn 18 hours Piling contractor Van Elle is quitting Canada after just two years.

Wall Systems

The Construction Index

JUNE 26, 2025

The Green Plant Academy has been designed to specialise in training on zero-emission equipment, providing career development while also helping the construction industry further transition to cleaner ways of working and ultimately address the climate emergency. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JUNE 11, 2025

The planned 6,700 sqm seven-storey building, Nicholas Hare Architects, will replace current premises that are deemed no longer fit for purpose. Willmott Dixon’s work will also improve public spaces around the site, including landscaped terraces and dedicated green spaces. Complete is due in 2027.

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The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

Developer Clowes has appointed Roe Developments as main contractor with a 30-week build programme. The development has seen strong demand from trade operators since its launch, and Plot 1 represents a key opportunity to build on that momentum. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JUNE 29, 2025

The National Centre for Child Health Technology Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust chief executive Ruth Brown added: “Sheffield Children’s has come a long way since caring for 29 patients in 1876 – our first year and from one building. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Health Regulations

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

We’ve laid the groundwork over several years to build a scalable, efficient business that delivers high-quality construction outcomes collaboratively and consistently. We focus on building long-term partnerships and delivering value in every project. Cash at year-end more than doubled to £10.2m, up from £4.8m.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 22, 2025

The relief road forms part of a broader planning application for the site by JG Hatcliffe Associates to develop a new area north of Howden for mixed residential and commercial use – including houses, services, businesses and green spaces – which is included in the East Riding local plan as HOW-G. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

New chief for the NHBC 2 hours The National House Building Council (NHBC) has named Paul Turner as its next chief executive. Barratt Redrow joins Pallet Loop 2 hours House-builder Barratt Redrow is starting to use those green reusable delivery pallets.

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The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

the Revolution Battery will make HGs tower cranes much cheaper to run After convincing trials, HG Construction has gone ahead and bought a Revolution Battery from Dumarey Green Power to reduce its cranes ’ diesel consumption. HG worked with Dumarey Green Power to run trials on its Moritsch crane fleet at two London sites earlier this year.

Wall Systems

The Construction Index

JULY 13, 2025

CGI of the planned Alconbury Weald Church Academy Morgan Sindall Construction will build Alconbury Weald Church Academy to serve the expanding Alconbury Weald development. Construction News UK standards inhibit green building progress 7 hours Should the UK be recycling more demolition concrete? Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Construction News Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 7 hours Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. The deal comprised: 42 x JCB 140X tracked excavators (14 tonnes) 23 x JCB 220X tracked excavators (22 tonnes) 24 x JCB 86C midi excavators (8.6

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The Construction Index

JULY 28, 2025

Many of the materials being used in the build and landscaping are recycled, including recycled plastic waste used for cladding , and a bund of earth that was extracted during the building of Angel Drove Car Park in Ely. This will be used to create an area for planting native trees and wildflowers. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JULY 15, 2025

Site work starts Wokingham Borough Council’s main contractor, Francis Construction, has broken ground on Bohunt Wokingham Sixth (BW6), which will provide 300 places for sixth form students at Bohunt School in in Arborfield Green, Berkshire. The project is jointly funded by Wokingham Borough Council and the Bohunt Education Trust.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 30, 2025

Construction News Ofgem gives initial approval to £24bn grid investment 4 hours Ofgem has given the provisional green light to an initial £24bn energy investment, Fire fighters called in to sort out Building Safety Regulator 1 day Reforms to the Building Safety Regulator are to be made, under new leadership and with extra staff.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

CGI of a Beal street in Sutton-on-Hull Family-owned Beal Homes has applied for permission to build 418 new homes on a 38-acre site in Sutton-on-Hull. The plans include areas of public open space, including the creation of a green corridor along the southern boundary of the site to act as a buffer between the development and adjacent housing.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

The number of green Pallet Loop pallets entering the building materials supply chain has now passed one million. Every year, Barratt Redrow accepts delivery of hundreds of thousands of pallets carrying core building materials. It has always tried to dispose of pallets responsibly.

Green Building

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

Construction News UK standards inhibit green building progress 7 hours Should the UK be recycling more demolition concrete? Morgan Sindall to build £37m Alconbury Weald school 8 hours Cambridgeshire County Council has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to build a new secondary school. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Structural surveys last year found that eight of the council’s large panel system (LPS) buildings no longer meet current safety standards for withstanding a collapse in the case of an explosion or large fire. We recognise that these buildings have happy memories, in some cases for three generations of families. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

I want to thank all the colleagues for their support, hard work and commitment over the last six years in building the foundations to ensure Kier remains a leading infrastructure services, construction and property company that is vital to the UK and is better placed than ever to succeed." Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

Graham Nixon said: “It’s been an incredible privilege to lead Nixon Hire and to build on the legacy my father began. We’re building something genuinely exciting for our customers and our people, and I’m honoured to step into the role of CEO to help carry that momentum forward. to £7.8m (2023: £7.4m). Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

Construction News Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 7 hours Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. The panel will meet every six weeks for an initial 12 months. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Wall Systems

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Sizewell C is projected to cost £38bn to build Energy secretary Ed Miliband has today signed the final investment decision for Sizewell C. Sizewell C was projected to cost around £20bn when its planning application was submitted in May 2020, and that was total cost (i.e.

Land Use Regulations

The Construction Index

JUNE 29, 2025

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR), established as by the Building Safety Act 2022 as the post-Grenfell building control authority for residential tower blocks, is to be shaken up – with actual fire fighters taking charge. The Grenfell Tower Inquiry had recommended nationalising it to bring it under state control. 

Safety Regulations

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 1 day Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Construction News Van Elle makes Canada u-turn 18 hours Piling contractor Van Elle is quitting Canada after just two years.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

Best for Mobile Speed Just three firms in the audit met or exceeded Googles mobile speed benchmark of 90+: HG Construction, Morgan Sindall and Sherry Green Homes. Morgan Sindall to build Bishop Auckland leisure centre 4 hours Construction starts this summer on a new leisure centre in Bishop Auckland. Who’s getting it right?

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The Construction Index

JULY 23, 2025

Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 1 day Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Not so, says Mineral Products Association director Elaine Toogood.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

New chief for the NHBC 2 hours The National House Building Council (NHBC) has named Paul Turner as its next chief executive. Barratt Redrow joins Pallet Loop 2 hours House-builder Barratt Redrow is starting to use those green reusable delivery pallets.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Barratt Redrow joins Pallet Loop 2 hours House-builder Barratt Redrow is starting to use those green reusable delivery pallets. Paul Turner Paul Turner will joined the NHBC on 1 st September 2025 to succeed Steve Wood, who announced his intention to step down as chief executive earlier this year after leading the organisation since 2017.

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The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

We’re excited to move to the next phase of building this trailblazing facility.” The scheme will help us bring investment and green jobs to Bradford as well as delivering on our climate change ambitions.” I’m delighted that the contract has now been signed. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Renewable Energy Systems

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

These projects will upgrade more than 4400km of overhead lines and deliver 3,500km of new circuits, including investments offshore, doubling the total build in the last 10 years. The sooner we build the network we need, and invest to strengthen our resilience, the lower the cost for bill payers will be in the future.  Got a story?

Approvals

The Construction Index

JULY 13, 2025

Construction News UK standards inhibit green building progress 7 hours Should the UK be recycling more demolition concrete? Morgan Sindall to build £37m Alconbury Weald school 8 hours Cambridgeshire County Council has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to build a new secondary school. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

His arrival signals our continued ambition for Welfare 4 Hire – building on strong foundations while unlocking new opportunities for growth and development." AER Rents chief executive Gavin Pitt said: "Gareth’s blend of commercial acumen, operational know-how, and people-led leadership makes him a fantastic addition to the group. Got a story?

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

I’ll say it again, 2010 was a rebuilding year for the commercial construction industry. So I’ve created a commercial construction checklist for what we considered the highs and lows of 2010 commercial construction trends. Low – Green building. It wasn’t as bad as 2009, but not as good as 2008. Low – Pop-up Shops.

Green Building

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 23, 2023

EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.

Building Design

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Now, they’re opening their playbooks and gearing up for 2010. While ground-up work should be stronger in 2010 than 2009, most companies will still be watching their bottom line closely. 2. Green is Gold. Green buildings across all commercial construction sectors will continue to gain in popularity.

Green Building

Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

As we decend upon Chicago to immerse ourselves in what is expected to be an epic GreenBuild, I am left to wonder where the industry is headed… Last year 30,000 plus people moshed through the doors in Phoenix Arizona at Green Build 2009 but after Tuesday night on the showroom floor at Green Build 2010 [.].

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Natural Building

JULY 25, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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