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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Precast concrete lintels provide essential structural support above windows and doors, distributing weight evenly across surrounding walls whilst offering exceptional durability with lifespans exceeding 50 years. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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UK Construction Recovery Constrained by Historic Labour Crisis

UK Construction Blog

This paradox defines 2025’s construction landscape: massive opportunity colliding with structural capacity constraints. Market recovery gains momentum despite structural challenges Construction output has rebounded decisively after 2024’s difficulties, with infrastructure leading monthly growth at 2.0% growth and a 26.6%

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Opinion: How to fix the Building Safety Regulator

The Construction Index

It mainly focuses on structural and fire safety within design and construction of residential buildings – distinguishing high risk buildings (HRBs) of 18 metres in height or 7+ storeys high from non-HRBs. What we need now is clear guidance, consistent decision-making, and collaboration to make the system truly effective.

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Where HS2 went wrong

The Construction Index

However, the delivery, governance structures and the wider government system in which the project operates have followed a relatively standard approach. It selected the contractual approach and is responsible for the contract management. Thats a shame “The HS2 programme is of an unprecedented scale and complexity in the UK.

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HS2 “shambolic mess” says transport secretary

The Construction Index

She told the House of Commons today that “billions of pounds of taxpayers money has been wasted by constant scope changes, ineffective contracts and bad management”. Other examples of mismanagement and incompetence cited by Alexander include HS2 Ltd’s management of planning Euston terminus. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Contractor named for Oldham industrial park expansion

The Construction Index

We’ll be implementing materials, construction methods, and operational systems to achieve a BREEAM excellent rating. The development will deliver meaningful change for Oldham, and we’re pleased to support that by using a local supply chain to help deliver the project.

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Management restructure at Reds10

The Construction Index

Reds10 founder and chairman Paul Ruddick Reds10 has promoted Phil Cook, Joe Shepherd and Ryan Geldard to managing directors of their respective divisions. Reds10 founder and chairman Paul Ruddick Reds10 has promoted Phil Cook, Joe Shepherd and Ryan Geldard to managing directors of their respective divisions.