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JUNE 18, 2025

However, the delivery, governance structures and the wider government system in which the project operates have followed a relatively standard approach. New owner for William Hare 1 day Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange.

Government Works 64

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JUNE 9, 2025

The project will first explore the feasibility of this technology for non-critical structures, such as lighting column foundations. This partnership accelerates our efforts to decarbonise the construction sector through cutting-edge engineering and low carbon 3D-printed concrete structures.

Foundation Systems 106

Foundation Systems Construction Equipment Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 106

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JULY 1, 2025

The goal is to future-proof the structure of the building while retaining its architectural character. Structural reinforcement will use bespoke stainless-steel components fabricated by HZS Stainless Steel , integrating seamlessly with original timber, masonry, and concrete to ensure the building’s long-term stability.

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Construction Management 59

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JULY 1, 2025

Esh Construction and project manager Mason Clark Associates began the early contractor involvement (ECI) phase for the structure in June 2024. We look forward to repairing and preserving this important structure for future generations.”

Construction Equipment 59

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JULY 16, 2025

The scheme will include construction of five new structures, entail more than 3km of utility diversions and, at peak, will employ more than 300 people. “We Skanska is working with consulting engineer Sweco.

Contracts 59

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JUNE 17, 2025

The second FEED will focus on the gas storage facilities needed to receive hydrogen from the proposed HyNet system, a network of new and existing hydrogen infrastructure in the northwest of England and north Wales. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 59

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JULY 22, 2025

Directors said that the financial performance reflected the strategic efforts undertaken by the business since a new ownership structure was introduced in 2021. The medium-term target is to turn over £100m. Cash at year-end more than doubled to £10.2m, up from £4.8m.

Construction Equipment 59

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JUNE 17, 2025

The wider project team also includes Iceni Projects as planning consultant and Etive Engineers as structural and civil engineer. Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. Got a story?

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JUNE 13, 2025

The 160-year-old 15-arch structure is essential for the transporting of aggregate , cement and limestone from four major Derbyshire quarries to destinations across Britain. It is a Grade II listed Victorian structure and requires a modern touch to make sure freight trains can pass over it safely and efficiently for generations to come.

Construction Equipment 64

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JUNE 22, 2025

While this is welcome news, the sector remains under considerable strain, and the recent data paints a picture of cautious resilience amid ongoing structural challenges.” He added: “The next quarter will be critical in determining whether the sector can steady itself – or slide further.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 78

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Building Resilience Flooring Systems 78

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JUNE 18, 2025

New owner for William Hare 1 day Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Construction News Where HS2 went wrong 5 hours The government has published the Stewart Review into what went wrong on HS2.

Construction Equipment 64

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JUNE 9, 2025

We’ll be implementing materials, construction methods, and operational systems to achieve a BREEAM excellent rating. Management restructure at Reds10 8 hours Modular builder Reds10 says it is preparing the future with a new senior leadership structure.

Construction Equipment 59

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JULY 17, 2025

Choosing another modular structure also minimised the need for extensive abutment work and allowed for the potential reuse of existing bearing positions. Once the assembly was complete, the old structure was removed and the new bridge lifted into place.

Modular Construction 59

Modular Construction Construction Equipment Wall Systems Structural Systems 59

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JULY 15, 2025

The Grade II* listed structure, decommissioned in 1984, is to become a fully accessible destination venue with visitor experience and restaurant. the Balkerne water tower, a.k.a Jumbo Sir Robert McAlpine Special Projects has been appointed to lead the restoration of the Balkerne water tower in Colchester, known locally as Jumbo.

Construction Equipment 59

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JUNE 19, 2025

New owner for William Hare 1 day Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. HS2 “shambolic mess” says transport secretary 23 hours HS2 opening has to be further delayed beyond 2033, the transport secretary told the House of Commons today.

Construction Equipment 64

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JULY 15, 2025

Francis Construction’s contract, for a steel framed structure on pad foundations , glazing and brickwork to the façade and internal finishing and MEP services throughout, is valued at £6.2m. The project is jointly funded by Wokingham Borough Council and the Bohunt Education Trust. The scheme was budgeted at £4.5m by July 2023.

Construction Equipment 59

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JUNE 17, 2025

Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Construction Equipment Procurement Building Resilience 59

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JULY 23, 2025

Photo from Severfields bridges brochures; not one of the affected ones It was discovered last year that several recent Severfield structures were not in compliance with clients weld specification requirements. The issue predominantly related to 12 bridge projects that are either ongoing or were completed over the past four years.

Construction Equipment 66

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JULY 8, 2025

The Phase 1 topping out ceremony, held earlier this month, marked the structural completion of the initial 299-bed development and was attended by co-developers Hurlington Capital, along with other key stakeholders including main contractor CField Construction, and Alpha Real Estate Finance. EDF reduces Sizewell C stake to 12.5%

Real Estate Development 59

Real Estate Development Construction Equipment Wall Systems Surveying 59

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JUNE 10, 2025

Reds10 founder and chairman Paul Ruddick Reds10 has promoted Phil Cook, Joe Shepherd and Ryan Geldard to managing directors of their respective divisions.

Construction Equipment 59

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JUNE 18, 2025

New owner for William Hare 1 day Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. HS2 “shambolic mess” says transport secretary 23 hours HS2 opening has to be further delayed beyond 2033, the transport secretary told the House of Commons today.

Safety Regulations 49

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JULY 10, 2025

Malcolm Thornton and Scott Wilson shake hands with the Pudlo team behind them Concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete has acquired structural waterproofing specialist Pudlo. Pudlo supplies structural waterproofing and gas protection systems across the UK. In 2023 Oscrete bought a 90% shareholding in Adcrete.

Waterproofing Systems 59

Waterproofing Systems Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Structural Systems 59

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JUNE 17, 2025

The Pallet Loop solves multiple issues for our business – providing a standardised range of strong, reusable pallets, and consolidating pallet returns via one easy-to-use system. This is great news for our business and for other housebuilding companies nationwide. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Green Building 59

Green Building Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Construction Equipment 59

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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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Building Materials Manufacturing Construction Equipment Wall Systems Surveying 64

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JUNE 19, 2025

New owner for William Hare 1 day Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. HS2 “shambolic mess” says transport secretary 23 hours HS2 opening has to be further delayed beyond 2033, the transport secretary told the House of Commons today.

Contracts 64

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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.

Construction Equipment 59

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JUNE 24, 2025

Some of Hulls bridges and structures Hull City Council has developed a five-year plan to improve and enhance many of the city’s bridges, statues, monuments and fountains. Council leader Mike Ross has written to the government for funding from its recently announced £1bn structures fund.

Construction Equipment 66

Construction Equipment Safety Regulations Infrastructure Development Building Products Distribution 66

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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.

Construction Equipment 59

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JUNE 10, 2025

Management restructure at Reds10 8 hours Modular builder Reds10 says it is preparing the future with a new senior leadership structure. Government turns to AI to cut planning workloads 1 day There are high hopes for new AI tool that is to be made available to local authority planning departments.

Modular Construction 64

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JUNE 12, 2025

This is a basic structural element that helps search engines interpret the primary topic of a page. Best for On-Page SEO Structure Morgan Sindall emerged as a technical standout. Only 3% of sites achieved a Google Page Speed mobile score above 90, the benchmark for good mobile performance.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Site Planning Foundation Systems Wall Systems 64

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JUNE 18, 2025

Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. He added: “We are focused on what we can control, and we will continue to manage our cost base and balance our investment decisions through the economic cycle. Got a story?

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JUNE 15, 2025

DBA is now owned equally by civil engineering director Scott MacPhail, structural engineering director Alan Ferns and transportation director Stuart Harrow. Left to right are Alan Ferns, Scott MacPhail, Fergus Adams and Stuart Harrow Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) managing director Fergus Adams has sold up.

Engineering 59

Engineering Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Renewable Energy Systems 59

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JUNE 17, 2025

Paul Turner Paul Turner will joined the NHBC on 1 st September 2025 to succeed Steve Wood, who announced his intention to step down as chief executive earlier this year after leading the organisation since 2017. Turner joins the housebuilders warranty service from a career in the financial services sector. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

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JUNE 9, 2025

Established in 2017, AMA’s clients include Aldi and McDonald’s, managing highways and transport matters for their new stores and restaurants across the UK. Management restructure at Reds10 8 hours Modular builder Reds10 says it is preparing the future with a new senior leadership structure.

Project Management Consulting 59

Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment Real Estate Development Wall Systems 59

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JUNE 18, 2025

New owner for William Hare 1 day Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. HS2 “shambolic mess” says transport secretary 23 hours HS2 opening has to be further delayed beyond 2033, the transport secretary told the House of Commons today.

Construction Equipment 64

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JULY 16, 2025

Meanwhile criminal and corrupt actors continue to use UK corporate structures at huge scale to obscure their activities and launder the proceeds. Matt Ray, director of economic crime implementation at the Insolvency Service, said: “Fraud is now the most common crime affecting businesses and individuals across the UK.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Government Works Wall Systems Contracts 59

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JUNE 17, 2025

Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. We want to correct this imbalance and make sure that the female members of our Bagnalls family feel empowered, safe and comfortable at work.” Got a story?

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