The Construction Index

JUNE 15, 2025

Good For The Money, or GFTM, is a new online service that enables construction suppliers and subcontractors to expose bad payers. Designed for the construction supply chain, GFTM enables companies to collaborate securely on payment risk, without revealing commercially sensitive information. Got a story?

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Construction Equipment Modular Construction Wall Systems Government Works 66

The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

HS2 tunnelling machine Mary Ann is being disassembled, having finished the first section of the Bromford Tunnel in Warwickshire last month Latest bulletin from the Office for National Statistics shows that monthly construction output in Great Britain is estimated to have grown by 0.9% in April 2025. in April 2025. in March and 0.2%

Construction Equipment 80

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Wall Systems Surveying 80

The Construction Index

JULY 9, 2025

However, amid this widespread financial and operational strain, the industry has also been coming to terms with the implications of the government’s recent Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). A necessary regulation following the Grenfell Tower fire, the BSA is a response to the long-standing issues around building safety.

Safety Regulations 66

Safety Regulations Construction Equipment Handover Building Standards 66

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

The development recently secured Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator, making it one of the first new-build schemes nationally to overcome this hurdle. Construction in Manchester is due to begin this summer, with completion expected in autumn 2028.

Construction Equipment 80

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Site Planning Safety Regulations 80

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

It sets out how the politicians in a hurry to build the world’s best and fastest railway meant that cost control went out of the window and gold plating ran riot. However, Stewart also has a lot to say about the failings on the construction industry and its supply chain.

Government Works 64

Government Works Construction Equipment Cost Control Contracts 64

The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2025

With its 14-metre-tall dome now in place, the second 44-metre-high reactor building is now ready for the installation of the nuclear reactor and equipment. The week began with the installation of the huge rotating polar crane in the second reactor building, ahead of the dome placement. Got a story?

Lifts 72

Lifts Construction Equipment Wall Systems Historic Preservation 72

The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

RL Hughes Primary School is being rebuilt The new RL Hughes Primary School will be a single-storey, 2,250 sqm building, erected on the playing field of the existing school. With capacity for 420 pupils, the design prioritises direct external access for all classrooms, encouraging outdoor learning and interaction with nature.

Project Management Consulting 59

Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

the Victorian Pump House in Eastbourne Boutique Modern has signed contracts to deliver its most significant project to date when it builds 100 homes at the Victorian Pump House in Eastbourne. Boutique Modern was founded by Dick Shone in 2009 and has since delivered 241 factory-build housing units.

Contracts 59

Contracts Modular Construction Construction Equipment Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

JULY 7, 2025

Breaking ground at RAF Cosford Modular construction specialist Reds10 has moved on site to start to putting together a new Officers’ Mess annex of 50 en-suite bedsits at RAF Cosford under a a £12m contract for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

Construction Equipment 59

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The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

The foundations will be designed and produced in Finland by Hyperion Robotics and tested by the University of Sheffield. It is claimed that the 3D printed foundations design saves 70% of the material, resulting in 80% less soil displacement and reduced weight for transportation.

Foundation Systems 106

Foundation Systems Construction Equipment Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 106

The Construction Index

JULY 16, 2025

Skanska has now started enabling works have started, with main construction scheduled to begin in early 2026. The scheme includes construction of a new 1.6km free-flow link road, connecting the A11 northbound to the A47 eastbound via two new underpasses. The new junction is unlikely to open to traffic until 2029.

Contracts 66

Contracts Construction Equipment Wall Systems Modular Construction 66

The Construction Index

JULY 24, 2025

The £30m development will transform the former care facility site into 66 council homes, including bungalows, two- and three-storey houses and a split-level apartment building. Designed to reflect local housing needs, the homes will have private gardens, off-road parking and access to open space.

Contracts 59

Contracts Construction Equipment Wall Systems Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Following the receipt of a Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licence last week, main contractor Esh Construction will begin setting up the site compound on the former Rank Hovis site in Hull from Monday 7 th July, in preparation for the repair works on Drypool Bridge. He added: “The start of the repair work is a huge step forward.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

Expansion of the facility is designed to serve a growing population, meet tighter environmental standards, improve water quality and increase the site’s long-term resilience. Contract signing follows an early contractor involvement phase with Kier, during which enabling works and detailed design development were completed. Got a story?

Wall Systems 59

Wall Systems Construction Equipment Contracts Quality Control 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

Kingston leisure centre Share Share Share Share Construction begins on £44.5m Kingston leisure centre 3 hours Construction work has started on the new Kingston Leisure Centre in southwest London. Kingston leisure centre Share Share Share Share Construction begins on £44.5m Got a story?

Project Management Consulting 66

Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment Wall Systems Facility Management 66

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

Construction News New chief for Keepmoat 4 hours Top 10 house-builder Keepmoat has named Ian Hoad as its new chief executive. Robot brickie builds Durham houses 20 hours A bricklaying robot is making its UK debut in Durham. in Cat machines Share Share Share Share Blackwood invests £3.5m Got a story?

Construction Equipment 105

Construction Equipment Environmental Consulting Wall Systems Contracts 105

The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2025

CGI of Clydach Vales new ALN school Morgan Sindall Construction’s Wales business has commenced works on the new Clydach additional learning needs (ALN) school in Clydach Vale, designed to achieve net zero carbon in operation. The entire school site will be enclosed by a secure boundary fencing.

Contracts 66

Contracts Construction Equipment Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 66

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Costain previously constructed the Stublach solution mining plant near to the planned hydrogen storage facility The Keuper gas storage project (KGSP) is an underground hydrogen storage facility in Northwich, Cheshire. Costain will deliver two front-end engineering and design (FEED) contracts to support its development.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Facility Management Structural Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

Architecturally, the centre has been designed with pitched roofs and large windows to maximise natural light and blend with the local environment. Targeting a BREEAM Very Good rating, the building will be fully electric, using air source heat pumps and renewable energy systems to minimise costs. leisure centre in Bishop Auckland.

Renewable Energy Systems 59

Renewable Energy Systems Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Facility Management 59

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

Designed primarily for trade counter operators, the new units are part of a strategic expansion of the park. Developer Clowes has appointed Roe Developments as main contractor with a 30-week build programme. Units are scheduled for handover around the end of 2025, with occupiers anticipated to begin trading in the New Year.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing Surveying 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 22, 2025

the Howden relief road plan East Riding of Yorkshire Council has awarded the main construction contract for the planned Howden relief road scheme to Aureos, the company previously known as Keltbray Infrastructure Services until its private equity buyout last year. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 59

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Site Planning Infrastructure Development 59

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Designed to help the public sector build faster, smarter and fairer, the gold standard accreditation ensures construction projects not only meet high standards in efficiency and safety but also deliver long-term value and sustainable outcomes.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Procurement 59

Procurement Construction Equipment Building Standards Wall Systems 59

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. This latest contract follows work secured in 2024 to extend Queen Mary’s Informatics & Technology Learning building in Bethnal Green. Complete is due in 2027.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Green Building Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

CGI of Grahams planned Hydepark Street block, Glasgow Glasgow City Council has approved the construction of Graham’s 410-bed student accommodation development in the city’s Anderston area. Designed by Cooper Cromar, the architecture draws inspiration from the Seagram Building in New York, the developer said. Got a story?

Approvals 59

Approvals Construction Equipment Site Planning Wall Systems 59

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.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2025

And with HG Construction on board, it is new geography for both client and contractor. The Bristol Road-based scheme will comprise 622 beds across four blocks, ranging from eight to 17 storeys, designed by Corstorphine & Wright. It does, however, have a solid track record of building purpose-built student accommodation.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Surveying 59

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 24, 2025

The land at the Limmo Peninsula, close to Canning Town tube station, was previously used for the construction of the Elizabeth line (Crossrail, as was). Ballymore shares our dedication to providing great homes for Londoners, helping to ease the housing crisis and build the homes London urgently needs. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Environmental Consulting Wall Systems Building Commissioning 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

The deal unlocks a £25m construction contract with Russell WBHO and fires the starting gun on building work. Russell WBHO will start on site this month, with a construction programme envisaging practical completion in July 2026.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Wall Systems Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2025

It was installed by Acrow at Tewkesbury Marina in a single day, ensuring minimal disruption during construction while significantly improving access to the marina. Designed to HS25-44 loading, it features a durbar plate deck surface and is fully hot-dip zinc galvanized to protect against corrosion. metres (130 ft) long and 3.15

Modular Construction 59

Modular Construction Construction Equipment Wall Systems Structural Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 24, 2025

Thousands of conversations and feedback submissions have shaped the proposals throughout the design process. Construction News Profits warning from Marshalls 2 hours Blocks and tiles producer Marshalls has warned shareholders that its profits will be lower than previously expected this year. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JULY 15, 2025

Sir Robert McAlpine Special Projects has been appointed to the project by North Essex Heritage, which secured a 150-year lease on the building in 2021. Pre-construction work is due to start on-site early July 2025, ahead of main construction work beginning in December 2025. the Balkerne water tower, a.k.a Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

More than 30 bosses of UK constructional steelwork fabrication companies have written to business secretary Jonathan Reynolds seeking a new deal for steel. If we are serious about building a strong, resilient, and low-carbon infrastructure future, then investment must extend across the entire steel ecosystem.

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Construction Equipment Procurement Building Resilience 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

Scott Laird takes on the newly created role of AI & technical director, while Uthira Balachandar continues in her role as design director. David Newey and James Bateman remain in their positions as construction directors, and Stephanie Mehra continues as finance director.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Modular Construction Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2025

The Phase 2 agreement comes shortly after the topping out by CField Construction of Phase 1, Gamuda’s first UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project and QIP’s first scheme in London. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Real Estate Development 59

Real Estate Development Construction Equipment Wall Systems Surveying 59

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. Construction News Detail lacking from infrastructure strategy 17 hours The government has published a 10-year infrastructure strategy. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 99

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The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2025

Photo courtesy of Ineos FPS Costain has a three-year contract for engineering design work at the Kinneil Terminal in Scotland for Ineos’ Forties Pipeline System (FPS). This is critical national infrastructure, and our work will build vital resilience into the UK’s energy system with a safer, more efficient and more reliable terminal.”

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Building Resilience Contracts 59