The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

Building on evidence collected so far, the review will focus on: Ensuring public authorities access and examine the right information to make well-reasoned decisions when procuring roads and railways.

Public Works 64

Public Works Construction Equipment Government Works Procurement 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 22, 2025

These holes were guarded by steel crowd control barriers secured together with plastic tie wraps – but they were not attached to the roof surface. HSE inspector Muhammad Umair Tanvir said: “This incident could have been avoided by simply implementing appropriate control measures and safe working practices. the roof Got a story?

Roofing Systems 59

Roofing Systems Health Regulations Safety Regulations Construction Equipment 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

The order marks the next stage in the contractor’s wider investment programme and confirms that all new excavators entering the fleet will now be equipped with Xwatch. The move to Xwatch was driven by operator feedback and a need for reliable, user-friendly control systems that reduce exposure to high-energy hazards on site, it said.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Energy Conservation General Contracting 59

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Interest rates are coming down, and there are early signs of confidence returning to the construction sector. 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. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Construction Machinery Controls Manufacturing 59

The Construction Index

JULY 10, 2025

New contract awards during the year included the £90m D3 deep-water terminal for Belfast Harbour Commissioners and several school building projects for the Department of Education’s school rebuilding programme. The latter was one of the first high rise buildings to achieve Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Building Resilience 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

David Newey and James Bateman remain in their positions as construction directors, and Stephanie Mehra continues as finance director. Thrive-AI applies machine learning to help clients operate their buildings more efficiently, improve user experience, reduce energy consumption and optimise the lifespan of critical assets.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Modular Construction Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

© House of Lords The House of Lords industry and Regulators Committee has issued a call for evidence for an inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the regulator for new high-rise buildings and maintenance of existing buildings.

Safety Regulations 49

Safety Regulations Construction Equipment Building Controls Wall Systems 49

The Construction Index

JULY 15, 2025

I look forward to him continuing to building Barhale’s business across the region. Construction News Foreign speculators soften Barratt Redrow sales 18 hours House-builder Barratt Redrow says it built fewer that expected houses last year. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 80

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Building Products Distribution Construction Management 80

The Construction Index

JUNE 20, 2025

For Berkeley, build costs have remained stable over the course of the year,” he said. “The The sluggish domestic economic backdrop, with low housebuilding and wider construction activity, is leading subcontractors to absorb underlying inflationary pressure on materials and labour within their tender pricing. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Cost Control Contracts 59

The Construction Index

JULY 18, 2025

The turnaround was attributed to “increased rigor in opportunity selection, stronger project controls and tighter operational execution”. Bulk bag that is fully recycled and fully recyclable 3 hours In support of the construction industry’s war on waste, there is now a bulk bag that need never end up in landfill. for last year.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Cost Control 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

Inside the Telford factory The administrators of Elements (Europe) Limited have sold a building contract in London, together with associated assets to Korean owned GS E&C Corp, the previous owner. Construction News Where HS2 went wrong 5 hours The government has published the Stewart Review into what went wrong on HS2. Got a story?

Contracts 64

Contracts Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Wall Systems 64

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Stuart Togwell is currently Kiers executive director and group managing director of Kier Construction. He became the managing director of Kier Construction in December 2022 and joined the group main board in October 2024, alongside chief executive Andrew Davies and chief financial officer Simon Kesterton.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Property Management Wall Systems 59

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. Councillors have agreed to consult on and progress with the development of plans to regenerate the sites.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Safety Regulations Surveying 59

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

Acivico was established in 2012 on the transfer of Birmingham City Council’s building control service and other statutory functions. Morrissey joins Acivico from HTS Group Ltd (formerly Harlow Trading Services), the building and grounds maintenance business of Harlow Council in Essex, where he was managing director. ““I’m

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Wall Systems Project Management Consulting 59

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

This panel will have expertise from across consumer groups and the construction sector.” 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. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Wall Systems 89

Wall Systems Government Works Construction Equipment Energy Efficiency 89

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. The UK government has agreed deals with international investors to finance construction of the new nuclear power station at Sizewell in Suffolk. The UK state will own a 44.9%

Land Use Regulations 59

Land Use Regulations Cost Control Construction Equipment Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 29, 2025

London Fire Brigade commissioner Andy Roe has made non-executive chair of the BSR With construction of high-rise apartment blocks in London having ground to a halt, the government has today announced action to solve the blockage. Pugsley replaces Philip White, an HSE lifer who was put in charge of the BSR to oversee its establishment.

Safety Regulations 59

Safety Regulations Health Regulations Construction Equipment Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

Barratt clearly has strong fundamentals in place, but like the rest of the sector, it is constrained by forces beyond its control. Wider distribution for Slovakian straw panels 19 hours Ecological Building Systems is teaming up with Slovakian company EcoCocon to promote straw panel construction in the UK & Ireland. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Quality Control Structural Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

Advantage NRG is a specialist labour supply company providing line workers for the construction and maintenance of overhead electrical transmission lines, supporting major utility contractors across the UK. This is Hercules third acquisition, following Future Build Recruitment in November 2023 and the business and assets of QTT in June 2025.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Energy Conservation Electrical Systems Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

He added: “We are focused on what we can control, and we will continue to manage our cost base and balance our investment decisions through the economic cycle. Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Cost Control Lifts 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

Ian Brant — looks too young, actually 46 At its council meeting yesterday, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) formally inaugurated Ian Brant as its new chair. A fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB), he regularly acts as a quantum expert in legal proceedings and contributes to projects as a quantity surveyor.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Modular Construction Contracts 64

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. It will ensure the system has greater resilience against shocks from volatile gas prices we don’t control. 

Approvals 103

Approvals Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Construction Equipment 103

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." Second-quarter growth for product manufacturers 8 hours Latest survey of construction products manufacturers indicates a return to growth but labour cost pressures intensifying.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

By Dan Straub, Civil Segment Manager at PERI USA Why Innovative Formwork Systems Are Key to Enhancing Bridge Construction Your daily commute likely takes you over heavily traveled bridges both large and small, whether you are in your own car or using public transportation.

Structural Systems 264

Structural Systems Infrastructure Development Construction Equipment Modular Construction 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Boland VA Medical Center looks more collegiate than clinical, with 60 buildings spread over 105 leafy acres. “The solution was to graft the new purpose-built facility onto an historic building on the campus,” said Acela Senior Architectural Designer Matthew Albitz, LEED, AP. Built in the 1920s, the Edward P.

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Project Management Consulting Facility Management Schedule Management 130

Roads Online

AUGUST 10, 2023

Starting out as a bobcat specialist in 1990, Dave Speranza was a subcontractor for a lot of Victoria’s Road construction companies. Fast forward to 2023 and his company, Central Asphalt Group, now provides road profiling, asphalt paving, civil construction, and heavy haulage to the roads industry. Her sister had a similar experience.

Construction Machinery 98

Construction Machinery Construction Equipment Quality Control Infrastructure Development 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds). The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. FAR 36.203. FAR 2.101 and 13.000. Owner Leadership.

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

3D printing offers big promises for construction. While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there’s one other field that’s potentially poised to break out: the construction sector. A History of 3D Printing in Construction.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 106

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Performance Measurement 106

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 7, 2022

There are many advantages to being a small construction firm. Like most SMBs, small-scale construction companies run on fewer resources. Their teams and budgets are leaner, so every investment must be carefully considered—particularly when it comes to tools like construction management software. . Let’s get started. .

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Project Management Building Automation Schedule Management 105

Business Facilities

JULY 17, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. Data centers are facilities that house an organization’s IT operations and equipment, and where it stores, manages and disseminates its data. This includes content distribution, network architecture, database management and environmental control. By Dominique Cantelme.

Infrastructure Development 57

Infrastructure Development Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Facility Management Building Products Distribution 57

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Construction is one of the world’s most important sectors and it wouldn’t be where it is today without all the dedicated individuals who continue to take the industry forward. Read on to discover some of the innovators and changemakers making waves in construction today. . 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022 .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 122

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2014

Building Information Management (that’s right forget the “modeling” distraction), BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Progress measurement analysis and control is continuous, as are decision-making and decision-support activities.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 49

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Change Management 49

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As electronics continue to infiltrate the workplace, the applications for electrostatic discharge (ESD) control flooring are expanding. ESD control flooring is required to support these technologies. The last major revision of the standard was in 2014, and it clarified some important points about resistance levels in ESD flooring.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Controls Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Cost Control 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

In these roles, her responsibilities ranged from leading nearly 200 production and technical personnel and ensuring optimal performance to implementing strategic plans and investing in major infrastructure and equipment. In 2019, she presented at Autodesk University on BIM Automation.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Public Works Project Management 147

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

When specifying interior finishes such as flooring, building professionals should take the utmost care to ensure all materials help advance these overarching quality measurement components. 11 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million HAIs occur across the U.S.

Flooring Systems 95

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 95

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Overseeing large and complex construction projects requires quite a bit of skill and experience. Mike White , Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality (NPH) , is one individual who possesses these traits and abilities. Walk us through your career and what led you to become Director of Design and Construction.

Building Design 80

Building Design Project Management Property Management Schedule Management 80

Plant & Civil Engineer

JUNE 17, 2024

The USA is the leading ADT market, with huge infrastructure spend and significant construction activity around house and road building across many of its 50 states. Right now, in certain states, you can’t turn your head without seeing construction,” says Dan Meara, Regional Sales Manager for Rokbak in North America.

Controls Manufacturing 52

Controls Manufacturing Building Products Distribution Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development 52