Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

1 The agreement was enacted in 2016. Net-zero is the primary objective necessary for climate management. 2 In the meantime, federal and state programs are assisting with the practical and financial implications of these energy-saving measures and emission reduction plans. C above pre-industrial levels.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 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. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Wall Systems 59

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.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Modular Construction Wall Systems Electrical Systems 64

ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

The Webuild team added dredge material to expand the site over what had previously been part of the river. Photo courtesy of Webuild A mega infrastructure project—the Riachuelo wastewater treatment system—is approaching final delivery by the end of this month.

Piping Installation 41

Piping Installation Historic Preservation Infrastructure Development Public Works 41

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.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 59

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Site Planning Infrastructure Development 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

The development is the first new build project in the county council’s leisure transformation programme but it is fifth scheme to be delivered by Alliance Leisure for the council since 2022, following refurbishments of facilities in Consett, Pity Me, Peterlee and Stanley. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Renewable Energy Systems 59

Renewable Energy Systems Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Facility Management 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. The wider project team also includes Iceni Projects as planning consultant and Etive Engineers as structural and civil engineer.

Approvals 59

Approvals Construction Equipment Site Planning Wall Systems 59

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. It will consist of 19 salt caverns together with hydrogen treatment, compression, dehydration and transfer facilities.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Facility Management Structural Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 11, 2025

project to redevelop its flagship School of Business & Management in Tower Hamlets. project to redevelop its flagship School of Business & Management in Tower Hamlets. The planned 6,700 sqm seven-storey building, Nicholas Hare Architects, will replace current premises that are deemed no longer fit for purpose.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Green Building Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

The project will deliver five new warehouse and industrial units ranging in size from 3,229 sq ft to 4,606 sq ft, following planning approval from North West Leicestershire District Council. AER recruits MD for site hut division 7 hours Welfare 4 Hire, part of the AER Rents Group, has a new managing director.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing Surveying 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

The site, next to the Arnold Estate, between London Bridge and Bermondsey stations, will be the first development project under the council’s emerging affordable housing supplementary planning guidance. But subject to planning, construction is expected to start around mid-2026, with completion targeted for 2029.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Safety Regulations Building Products Distribution Infrastructure Development 59

The Construction Index

JULY 7, 2025

Managing director Tom Baker said: “This is the biggest contract I’ve ever secured and the highlight of my career. Deliveries will be made from Eastern Concrete ’s batching plant in Leiston, set up in 2023 on Eastlands Industrial Estate, and eventually from an additional plant located on the construction site. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Government Works 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 15, 2025

Working across its home region, Esh Construction will provide a planned and reactive repairs and maintenance service across Northumbrian’s wastewater network. Northumbrian Water commercial manager Cheryl Lang said: “Esh Construction has been our trusted framework partner in wastewater sewer repair and maintenance for a number of years now.

Maintenance 64

Maintenance Construction Equipment Modular Construction Contracts 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

CGI of planned new units at Hollinwood Junction Langtree has completed a forward funding deal for the next phase of its Hollinwood Junction project in Oldham. 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

JUNE 8, 2025

The number of new homes given planning approval in England during the first quarter of 2025 was 39,170 – barely a third the number required to hit the government’s target of 1.5 million new homes by 2030. That is the analysis of Home Builders Federation (HBF), whose member firms account for 80% of all new homes built in England and Wales.

Site Planning 118

Site Planning Construction Equipment Approvals Wall Systems 118

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

Hartwells Phoenix Yard plans have been designed by AHMM Hartwell plc, the automative and property development company, has submitted its plans to Birmingham City Council for a mixed-use scheme in the centre of Digbeth. The plans are to transform a 2.8-acre

Construction Equipment 109

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Site Planning Modular Construction 109

The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2025

To streamline approval processes, planning permissions and lead times, the marina sought a like-for-like replacement for the existing bridge. The single-lane solution selected for the project is 39.6 metres (130 ft) long and 3.15 metres (10 ft) wide. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Modular Construction 59

Modular Construction Construction Equipment Wall Systems Structural Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

CGI of the planned housing development [image credit: Aecom] More than nine years after the Ministry of Defence put Ripon Barracks up for sale, it has finally closed a deal – with another branch of government. It plans to have to site developed into 1,300 new homes, along with a new primary school, community centre and shopping parade.

Real Estate Development 64

Real Estate Development Construction Equipment Site Planning Government Works 64

The Construction Index

JULY 15, 2025

James Haddon originally joined Barhale in 1988 as a site engineer and progressed through commercial, project management and regional manager roles. Acivico appoints new managing director 19 hours Birmingham City Council’s building control business has a new managing director.

Construction Equipment 80

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Building Products Distribution Construction Management 80

The Construction Index

JUNE 23, 2025

His replacement is Kerry Moore, who is currently senior land manager. Milburn joined Barratt Homes in May 2001 as land manager and has been development director since July 2004. As development director she now becomes responsible for overseeing the acquisition, appraisal and development of land for residential projects.

Land Use Regulations 59

Land Use Regulations Construction Equipment Safety Regulations Infrastructure Development 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

Telford-based Elements Europe specialised in off-site volumetric design and manufacturing of room modules and bathroom pods for use in residential developments, student accommodation, and hotels across the UK. Administrators from Interpath Advisory were appointed on 4th June 2025. See previous report here.] Got a story?

Contracts 64

Contracts Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Wall Systems 64

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

The Texas Tribune reported in June that more than 100 of the 254 counties in the state lack an emergency mitigation plan for natural disasters at all. Noem said states should manage their own emergencies, with any successor federal agency tasked with a supporting financial role—largely through block grants only. AP Photo/Joshua A.

Mapping 46

Mapping Disaster Preparedness Risk Management Insurance Management 46

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

The bill reflects current administration priorities, with funding steered toward deregulation, particularly related to oil and gas leasing through Interior, and a drop in EPA’s overall budget by 23%—making deep cuts to the state revolving fund programs for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure Development 36

Infrastructure Development Government Works Energy Efficiency Public Works 36

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Concrete Strategies July 18, 2025 L isa Lamons is an expert in construction driver trainer and has served since 2016 as the Safety Training and DOT Director at Concrete Strategies, a St. With that said, our batch plants are typically located in very close proximity to our projects. of Transportation. Be transparent.

Construction Equipment 36

Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Inspection Surveying 36

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. stake, making it the single biggest equity shareholder but not in total control of the project. including planning, legal and land acquisition/access), not just for construction.

Land Use Regulations 59

Land Use Regulations Cost Control Construction Equipment Government Works 59

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Concrete Strategies July 18, 2025 L isa Lamons is an expert in construction driver trainer and has served since 2016 as the Safety Training and DOT Compliance Director at Concrete Strategies, a St. With that said, our batch plants are typically located in very close proximity to our projects. of Transportation.

Construction Equipment 36

Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Surveying Risk Management 36

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

The Sizewell C plan The government has allocated another £14.2bn investment to the development of the proposed Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk over the next four years. But there is still no final investment decision and no start date, although site preparation has been going on for years.

Modular Construction 64

Modular Construction Construction Equipment Wall Systems Site Planning 64

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

The business has been family owned and run since it was founded in 1842, with its head offices still operating from the founding site at Millbank Wharf in Northam, Southampton. Procurement Hub framework extended 6 hours Procurement Hub has extended its major projects framework 2 (MPF2) by an additional two years.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Building Standards Construction Machinery 59

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

CGI of Bradfords planned hydrogen works A government contract for a hydrogen production facility in Bradford has been signed by project partners N-Gen Energy Solutions and Hygen Energy. The facility is designed to produce up to 12.5 tonnes of hydrogen per day, enough to power 800 buses.

Renewable Energy Systems 64

Renewable Energy Systems Construction Equipment Government Works Facility Management 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

Following on from the launch of Vp Rail last year, this year will see the launch of Vp Rental Solutions, offering central account management for strategic customers. Plans in for £100m Digbeth ironworks regeneration 7 hours Plans have been submitted for a £100m regeneration of the old Phoenix Yard ironworks site in Digbeth.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Modular Construction Wall Systems 59

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

More ambitious plans to build a tower matching the height of the Shard in the City of London have gone out to consultation. Singapore developer Perennial Group and development manager Stanhope are planning to submit revised plans for the One Undershaft site in the City of London.

Green Building 328

Green Building Project Management Consulting Site Planning Energy Efficiency 328

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. Skilled site designers excel at creating an engaged outdoor environment that meets the needs of the project users.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

HNTB designed the bridge and provided planning support for the Maine Department of Transportation. Following an inspection in 2016, the bridge load capacity was reduced to five tons, requiring all truck traffic to detour to the next border crossing approximately 20 miles away. to Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Structural Systems Site Planning Foundation Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 6, 2024

As Principal, Ryan is responsible for the growth and management of the San Diego Interior Architecture & Design, Retail and Healthcare studios. She joined Ware Malcomb in 2016 and brings more than 18 years of experience to her role. based industrial developer with projects nationwide. “We

Architecture 130

Architecture Project Management Specialty Contracting Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. His professional journey is marked by a dedication to the principles of participatory planning and co-design strategies, which he seamlessly integrates into practice.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Public Works Project Management 147

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There is not a single public sector organization that has a robust, proven programmatic planning, procurement, and project delivery method that provides financial visibility and transparency , and the ability to support decision-making to assure the consistent quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes, system-wide. Global Citizen.

Quality Assurance 97

Quality Assurance Public Works Property Management Budgeting 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The goal is to create a collaborative environment that would encourage students to develop their ideas and work on entrepreneurial projects. RISE is managed by B.HOM Student Living as UH’s first externally managed student housing complex.

Engineering 130

Engineering Flooring Systems Structural Systems Project Management Consulting 130