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UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
The post Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These lintels must comply with strict British and European standards (including BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016 and BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014) to ensure proper load-bearing capacity and safety requirements.
The Construction Index
JULY 6, 2025
Robbie Blackhurst introduces his Centre for Construction Best Practice The Centre for Construction Best Practice has been set up by the man behind purchasing agency Procure Partnerships to promote collaboration, innovation and improved delivery standards in the industry.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
The Construction Index
JULY 8, 2025
The joint is designed by the manufacturer in accordance with Eurocode design standards for bridges as implemented by National Highways ’ Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. 31% of women construction workers have been sexually assaulted at work 17 hours Shocking findings from landmark Unite survey. Got a story? stake in Sizewell C.
The Construction Index
JULY 1, 2025
Build UK has published an updated version of the Common Assessment Standard, and the building safety section must now be completed by all companies that carry out design or building work under the Building Safety Act.
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.
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.
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.
The Construction Index
JULY 22, 2025
This team includes main contractor Speller Metcalfe, architect Watson Batty and pool construction specialist Buckingham Pools. The new 12-metre learner pool will be housed in a building that will extend the leisure centre’s footprint and will also accommodate a new reception area and café. Got a story?
The Construction Index
JULY 23, 2025
Construction News Van Elle makes Canada u-turn 18 hours Piling contractor Van Elle is quitting Canada after just two years. Viewpoint: In defence of BS 8500 12 hours Swiss concrete recycling specialist Neustark complains that British Standard BS 8500 holds back greener building opportunities. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
The Construction Index
JULY 1, 2025
The goal is to future-proof the structure of the building while retaining its architectural character. This is a flagship heritage project and a major undertaking,” said Tom Cardoe, managing director for restoration at Henley Construction Management Group. Our role isn’t just to preserve the past; it is to engineer it for the future.
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.
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. Construction News Van Elle makes Canada u-turn 18 hours Piling contractor Van Elle is quitting Canada after just two years. Got a story?
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The Construction Index
JUNE 15, 2025
Deeley contracts manager Jamie Travis, site manager Eamonn Gorman, Bloor Homes’ regional MD Paul Degg and Deeley construction director Steve Turner do that Westlife thing Deeley Construction is putting up an 18,500 sq ft, two-storey building that will provide offices for 50 Bloor Homes staff in Lichfield.
The Construction Index
JUNE 24, 2025
Managing director Paul McCormack said: “This significant investment reflects our commitment to achieving the highest standards in quality, service, sustainability and safety for our customers. Construction News New chief for Keepmoat 4 hours Top 10 house-builder Keepmoat has named Ian Hoad as its new chief executive. Got a story?
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
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The Construction Index
JULY 22, 2025
Essex-based construction contractor Thomas Sinden Limited has filed its accounts for the year ending 31st March 2025, reporting a 72% increase in turnover from the previous year. We focus on building long-term partnerships and delivering value in every project. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
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. in a battery that will likely soon be delivering a handsome return. Got a story?
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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.
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The Construction Index
JUNE 24, 2025
But subject to planning, construction is expected to start around mid-2026, with completion targeted for 2029. Construction will progress at pace, ensuring that these much-needed facilities are delivered promptly and to the highest standards." Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
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?
The Construction Index
JULY 1, 2025
He brings a detailed understanding of the industry and an impressive track record from his nine years as operations director to the role, and we are excited to see him continue to build on the division’s success, taking it from strength to strength in the future.” I look forward to driving our ambitious targets across these areas.”
The Construction Index
JULY 15, 2025
The aim is to produce a commercially viable operation which pays for the building’s upkeep once it has been restored. 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. the Balkerne water tower, a.k.a the Balkerne water tower, a.k.a
The Construction Index
JULY 23, 2025
The contracting division, Mace Construct, by contrast, made a profit before tax of just £15.7m Since 1990, and accelerating since the success of the London 2012 Olympics, Mace Consult has transformed the industries it serves, delivering to exceptional standards and redefining the boundaries of ambition. Mark Reynolds will be chair.
The Construction Index
JUNE 11, 2025
Muir Timber Systems recently secured a contract with SIM Building Group for 22 affordable homes at Whitehill Court in East Dunbartonshire A survey of more than 80 UK timber frame manufacturers that build homes and schools reveals “a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders and diminishing clarity about how to meet it”, according to its authors.
The Construction Index
JULY 14, 2025
Construction News UK standards inhibit green building progress 7 hours Should the UK be recycling more demolition concrete? McAlpine breaks ground on £1.25bn Port Talbot furnace 7 hours Construction officially begins today in Port Talbot on one of the world’s biggest electric arc furnaces. Got a story?
The Construction Index
JULY 2, 2025
Victoria Hills is leaving her job as chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) to take on the same function at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The Chartered Institute of Building is lucky to have appointed such a well-regarded and influential chief executive and Victoria will be much missed by all at the RTPI.”
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.
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). Got a story?
The Construction Index
JULY 20, 2025
However, the preliminary evidence from these audits suggests that a majority of properties that have had solid wall insulation measures under these schemes have not had these installed to the appropriate standard. This panel will have expertise from across consumer groups and the construction sector.”
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The Construction Index
JUNE 25, 2025
Hochtief PPP Solutions has set up Hochtief Data Center Partner to transfer its German business model to the UK and Irish markets, The goal is to build a network of high-performance, sustainable, and regionally integrated data centres across the British Isles. Hochtief is now adapting this model for the UK and Ireland.
The Construction Index
JULY 22, 2025
Construction News Van Elle makes Canada u-turn 18 hours Piling contractor Van Elle is quitting Canada after just two years. The consultation closes at 11:59am on 15 th September 2025. It is available at www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-land-remediation-relief Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
The Construction Index
JULY 23, 2025
Construction News Kier wins £139m sewage works upgrade 18 hours Severn Trent’s third-largest wastewater treatment facility is getting an upgrade. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Not so, says Mineral Products Association director Elaine Toogood.
CCR Magazine
JULY 23, 2025
North American safety helmet innovator STUDSON today announced that its flagship SHK-1 Full Brim safety helmet has achieved dual certification under both Canadian CSA Standard Z94.1-15 2014 (R2019) at the ASSP Safety 2025 Conference in Orlando. 15 (R2024) and American ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 To meet and exceed CSA Z94.1
The Construction Index
JULY 1, 2025
Stuart Long (left) has sold his New Forest Hire business to Tom Elliott (right) The acquisition of Totton-based New Forest Hire allows south of England merchant Elliotts to expand its product offering, with a range of tools and plant equipment, from mini diggers and dumpers to sanders and mowers.
The Construction Index
JULY 22, 2025
We’re excited to move to the next phase of building this trailblazing facility.” Construction News Van Elle makes Canada u-turn 18 hours Piling contractor Van Elle is quitting Canada after just two years. The scheme will help us bring investment and green jobs to Bradford as well as delivering on our climate change ambitions.”
The Construction Index
JUNE 15, 2025
Sir Peter Lauener, chair of the CITB Senior functionaries of Homes England, National Highways , the Building Safety Regulator, the Rail Standards Board, the Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) feature in the latest list of gongs, along with various private sector nabobs and worthies.
The Construction Index
JULY 13, 2025
Construction News UK standards inhibit green building progress 7 hours Should the UK be recycling more demolition concrete? McAlpine breaks ground on £1.25bn Port Talbot furnace 7 hours Construction officially begins today in Port Talbot on one of the world’s biggest electric arc furnaces. Got a story?
Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
From the July/August 2014 issue . In Year 2 of the RTTP program, Tennessee created a Common Core Leadership Council, recruiting 200 high-performing educators to serve as Core Coaches to train and support their peers in the transition to core curriculum standard. By Business Facilities Staff. Auto Giants Keep Getting Bigger.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Boland VA Medical Center looks more collegiate than clinical, with 60 buildings spread over 105 leafy acres. Historic standards restricted the option of a standalone structure for the core element of the upgrade—a 6,000 sf central data and telecommunications center. Built in the 1920s, the Edward P.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
A 2014 master plan included the overhaul of the North Water Reclamation Facility. In 2022, Garney Construction completed a three-year, $57 million project that expanded the facility from 2 million gallons per day (MGD) to 3.8 Construction started in 2019. Colorado will receive about $6.2 billion from infrastructure investment.
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.
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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. .
BD+C
MAY 15, 2013
Cornell University''s proposal to build a two million sf tech campus on Roosevelt Island has been approved by the New York City Council. Construction will begin in 2014.The Construction will begin in 2014.The Regulations Codes and Standards'
Business Facilities
AUGUST 19, 2014
Aluminum allows vehicles to be lighter, which helps manufacturers comply with new federal fuel standards. Construction on the facility will be designed to allow for future expansion. The demand for aluminum sheets is growing as more automotive manufacturers are switching to aluminum from steel.
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