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

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. Scott Laird takes on the newly created role of AI & technical director, while Uthira Balachandar continues in her role as design director.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 20, 2025

Perrins said that the supply chain was soaking up most of the pain when it comes to rising costs. For Berkeley, build costs have remained stable over the course of the year,” he said. “The This represents an excellent operational performance with highly disciplined execution and close control of costs. Got a story?

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 18, 2025

regulatory cost relating to the settlement of a claim and associated legal costs. The turnaround was attributed to “increased rigor in opportunity selection, stronger project controls and tighter operational execution”. for last year. for last year. for last year. That was in the financial year (FY) 2022. Got a story?

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

That would only buy us 20 more years, at great cost and disruption, without solving the core safety issues. “By 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

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

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

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

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

We are already seeing tangible benefits from the Redrow acquisition, with cost synergies being delivered ahead of schedule, a new divisional structure in place and revenue synergies progressing well. Barratt clearly has strong fundamentals in place, but like the rest of the sector, it is constrained by forces beyond its control.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

Operating profit was £13.4m (2024: £14.9m) but this was eroded by finance costs increasing to £15.9m (2024: £12.7m). on ‘transformation costs’ and £1.2m on ‘transformation costs’ and £1.2m For the year to 31 st March 2025 Speedy Hire made a pre-tax loss of £1.5m (2024: £5.1m profit) on revenue down 1% at £416.6m (2024: £421.5m).

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

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

Approvals

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

AER Rents was created by O’Flaherty Holdings to develop interests in the plant hire markets in the UK and Ireland, initially acquiring MPH Hire & Sales in 2014, followed by the subsequent acquisitions of DHS Complete Hire, Mainline Group, Welfare 4 Hire, Chippindale Plant and Hudson Lifting. Got a story?

Construction Equipment

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Unfortunately, the process is largely done inappropriately and without cost transparency or visibility, and rarely is verifiable. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. FAR 36.203.

Estimating

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The real area of befuddlement is why real property owners have not changed the decades old legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste plaguing the AECCO sector (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator). Construction project management. Underestimating Costs in Public Works Projects: Error or Lie?

Stakeholder Engagement

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)

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 27, 2018

Contractors are Leveraging Power of Construction Management Software and Mobile Applications for Growth, But Where Do Responsibilities for Device Management Lie? Regulating Mobile Construction Technologies. The explosion of mobile devices is evident in construction. Improving Mobile Construction Security. percent in 2014.

Construction Management

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2014

Open standard technology (cloud computing, GIS, CPMS, CAFM, Cost Estimating, Project Delivery, BAS, Visualization) that embeds and supports life-cycle management processes. in order to define the scope, schedule, cost/budget (initial and life-cycle) budget, performance, value of a project or potential project. Simple right?

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

Reduce patient and staff injuries associated with falls Patient falls have significant financial consequences for healthcare systems, with one study reporting the average total cost of a fall was $62,521 ($36,776 direct costs) and the average total cost of a fall with any injury was $64,526.

Flooring Systems

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

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

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. Epoxy-based coatings represent the most practical and cost-effective flooring option for larger, concrete floors. ANSI/ESD S20.20

Flooring Systems

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Construction accounting software is a must-have, but may seem daunting to implement new solutions if your accounting technology hasn’t kept up with the complexities of your growing business. No stranger to disruption, the construction industry is experiencing higher levels of digitization than ever before. That includes accounting.

General Contracting

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Construction Methods. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Current Costs. Quarterly Cost Reports. A combination of drought, unmined coal resources and a lack of grid controls likely led to the collapse, experts say. The fifth, in south India, is scheduled to be completed in 2014.

Engineering

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

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

Job Order Contracting provides several significant benefits to real property owners, building users, and construction contractors. A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders. Non-prepriced items are tasks required by the scope of work, but are not included in the Construction Task Catalog.

Contracts

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

Job Order Contracting provides several significant benefits to real property owners, building users, and construction contractors. A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders. Non-prepriced items are tasks required by the scope of work, but are not included in the Construction Task Catalog.

Contracts

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)

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Business Facilities

AUGUST 23, 2017

Arizona offers one of the lowest costs of doing business in the United States, primarily because of low taxes and small state government. Air Force Research Laboratory for several years, the City purchased the facility in 2014, renamed it, and retained its high security protocols. percent, here the number is only 8.4

Building Materials Manufacturing

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

85%+of all projects are over budget (just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years – KPMG) 52% of rework is caused by poor project data and miscommunication (2018 Industry Report – Construction Disconnected, FMI). 40-50% work is either rework or not “value-added work.” Project Management Constraints.

Project Management Consulting

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Property Management

Practical Law Construction

JULY 5, 2021

This post is part of a series covering issues that frequently arise in construction law disputes, each with a specific regional focus. The Russian construction sector has experienced significant activity in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a projected contraction of the construction industry in Russia by 3.8%

General Contracting

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. We have owned and operated several construction companies from the early 1970''s until 2000 and experienced just about every good, bad and ugly thing possible. X 5 Minutes).

Cost Control

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Construction Labor Costs. Construction compensation increased 0.8% The construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., Construction work done may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. in Q1) and 2.5%

Construction Equipment

Work Gearz

JUNE 5, 2021

Charged with protecting the body’s most important organ, the brain, hard hats are essential personal protective equipment. The “SuperEight Impact Energy Control System” is designed to spread any impact force over an area as wide as possible. Full Brim Hard Hat Construction OSHA Approved Hardhats. SECURE COMFORTABLE FIT.

Building Materials Manufacturing