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JUNE 17, 2025

In the business review section of the annual report, the board set out the challenges and the strategy: “UK construction and infrastructure markets continue to face challenges from structural labour shortages, supply chain instability and a sluggish UK economy, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2025

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is seeking market input on the fourth iteration of its healthcare planning, construction consultancy and ancillary services (HPCCAS) framework. The proposed framework, valued at £2.3bn net of VAT, is for the provision of construction professional services, not for works contractors. Interested?

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The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

The Common Assessment Standard is the industry-agreed standard for pre-qualification, which is improving quality standards and reducing duplication across construction. Procurement Hub framework extended 6 hours Procurement Hub has extended its major projects framework 2 (MPF2) by an additional two years. Got a story?

Building Standards

The Construction Index

JULY 9, 2025

Brian McArdle, Gleeds’ UK managing director The latest quarterly report from construction consultancy Gleeds has revealed that almost three quarters of construction professionals in the UK feel the current economic and political climate is negatively impacting contracts.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 16, 2025

Winvic is putting in a Toucan crossing on the Woking Road Guildford Borough Council has appointed Winvic Construction to deliver highways works for Weyside Urban Village, a new community of up to 1,550 new homes with associated amenities. The scheme also features upgrades to the on and off ramps connecting the A3 to the A320.

Piping Installation

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AUGUST 4, 2025

which after debt is a healthy net cash position of £284.7m, reflecting our prudent financial management and a disciplined approach to project delivery, giving the business a solid foundation for future sustainable growth.” of claims provision and £21.7m Weve also improved the cash position to £513.1m

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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%

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers July 8, 2025 T he contractor and the flood control authority for the massive Red River diversion project in North Dakota have resolved $400 million in claims with a $57-million settlement. Video still courtesy of the U.S. Video still courtesy of the U.S.

Cost Control

The Construction Index

JULY 9, 2025

It mainly focuses on structural and fire safety within design and construction of residential buildings – distinguishing high risk buildings (HRBs) of 18 metres in height or 7+ storeys high from non-HRBs. A necessary regulation following the Grenfell Tower fire, the BSA is a response to the long-standing issues around building safety.

Safety Regulations

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

In October 2024 the then transport secretary commissioned a review of the procurement and delivery of major transport projects, with specific reference to HS2. However, Stewart also has a lot to say about the failings on the construction industry and its supply chain. Stewart’s report was published by the government on 18 th June 2025.

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The Construction Index

JULY 10, 2025

Accounts filed by Kori Construction for the year ended 31 st March 2025 show that revenue increased by 29% to £69.9m (2024: £54.1m) and pre-tax profit improved 25% to £5.0m (2024: £4.0m). Kori mostly specialises in later living and multi room building projects in the £10m-£30m range. It rebranded in 2022. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

Works will be delivered through the UK Leisure Framework, managed by Denbighshire Leisure Limited (DLL), with Alliance Leisure heading up a team of leisure development specialists. This team includes main contractor Speller Metcalfe, architect Watson Batty and pool construction specialist Buckingham Pools. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JULY 29, 2025

Drone shot of two-thirds of Greek Street rail bridge during assembly trials in Ireland Concrete components that will form a new £20m railway bridge and roundabout in Stockport are now travelling over the Irish sea ready for the project’s main construction phase next week.

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The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

The project will also include new sports pitches and car parking facilities. Galliford Try will exploit the use of precast concrete elements, just as it did on the nearby St Annes Primary School project, to speed construction. RL Hughes Primary School in Wigan. RL Hughes Primary School in Wigan.

Project Management Consulting

The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2025

Richard Poulter, Willmott Dixon’s managing director for the south of England, said: "We are excited to have been chosen to deliver this vital project, procured via the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), that will deliver modern centres of excellence for mental health and education. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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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).

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The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

The project will first explore the feasibility of this technology for non-critical structures, such as lighting column foundations. This trial of low-carbon 3D printed alternatives to concrete for substation foundations is the first of its kind in the UK, and has the potential to transform construction activities across the industry.

Foundation Systems

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

The two projects together have a gross development value of £90m. 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.

Steel Fabrication

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.

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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

The Construction Index

JULY 27, 2025

The estimated total scheme cost for preparation, procurement and construction of the 6.4km project is £296m at April 2023 prices. Construction News Bam loses rail boss to Balfour Beatty 2 hours Balfour Beatty has named Richard Watts as the next managing director of its UK rail business. Jacobs is doing the design work.

Contracts

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

Project Management Consulting

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

Andy Lingham, managing director of water within Kier Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks, said: “This is a significant project for Severn Trent, and we’re pleased to be bringing our expertise to help deliver it. Our relationship spans more than 20 years, and this is one of many projects we’ll be delivering in this AMP8 cycle.

Wall Systems

The Construction Index

JULY 30, 2025

CEDR is one of seven projects in ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK. Seven projects, grouped by four themes, are being led by local authorities working alongside commercial and academic partners.

Construction Equipment

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. leisure centre in Bishop Auckland.

Renewable Energy Systems

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

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

The Construction Index

JUNE 16, 2025

Caddick is also building Schneider Electrical’s new 16,500 sq m manufacturing plant in Scarborough, where the energy management specialist is investing £42m to ride the cleaner energy wave. As a Yorkshire business, we’re very proud to be delivering these flagship schemes on behalf of global leaders in manufacturing and industry.

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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. project to redevelop its flagship School of Business & Management in Tower Hamlets. Got a story?

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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. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

AUGUST 4, 2025

Roger Bullivant will have four piling rigs on site at peak Kier Construction was a £683.8m Kier has been on site since October 2023 carrying out early works to remediate the complex brownfield site, which once housed a gas works, for the main construction process. HMP Glasgow will have a capacity of 1344 and will be completed in 2028.

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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

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Roberston built the Monifieth Learning Campus via the MPF2 framework Major projects framework 2 (MPF2) was established by Procurement Hub in 2022 for an initial four years. So far, between them they have completed 22 projects across the UK through the framework since 2022, and a further 73 are in progress. It will now run until 2028.

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Construction Dive

JULY 14, 2025

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Building Materials Manufacturing

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.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

In preparation for construction, Henry Boot Construction is undertaking demolition and civil engineering works, including the diversion of the existing Gypsey Race River, to enable the project to move forward. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

AUGUST 4, 2025

Artists impression of the Clore Manor Care Home that is now under construction in north London Farrans Construction is building the six-storey Clore Manor Care Home on the south side of the Great North Way in the London Borough of Barnet, on a site previously occupied by a smaller three-storey care home.

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