For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

While progress has been slow given the structural nature of the shortage, efforts are starting to pay off. Smarter Cost and Supply Chain Strategies - Faced with volatile material prices, many contractors are building relationships with multiple suppliers, sourcing more locally, and purchasing in bulk to avoid delays.

Concrete Pouring 52

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For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

While the skilled labor shortage is a major driver, the inability to get the right, up-to-date design information, site conditions, and material specifications into the hands of field crews in real-time is a critical bottleneck. These types of disruptions have made procurement planning far more complex and less predictable.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Cost Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Manchester United is building the UK’s largest football stadium with a 100,000-seat capacity on land adjacent to Old Trafford, designed by Foster + Partners as part of a £2 billion regeneration project set to complete by 2030-31. The project promises significant economic benefits with Oxford Economics projecting £7.3

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting 52

The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2025

The new joint is designed to reduce noise, make future maintenance easier and enable motorists to continue using the road while the repairs are carried out. One of the features of the new expansion joint is a quick release system so it can be replaced overnight should the need ever arise, significantly reducing disruption.

Steel Fabrication 59

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The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2025

Construction News Balfour Beatty signs £833m Teesside Power deal 18 hours Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £833m contract by Technip Energies to build Net Zero Teesside Power. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Renewable Energy Systems 59

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 59

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.

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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. Unfortunately, the HS2 Programme has failed to deliver on this original vision with the current scope now restricted to building the line from Euston to the West Midlands.

Construction Equipment 64

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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. The foundations will be designed and produced in Finland by Hyperion Robotics and tested by the University of Sheffield.

Foundation Systems 106

Foundation Systems Construction Equipment Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 106

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Esh Construction and project manager Mason Clark Associates began the early contractor involvement (ECI) phase for the structure in June 2024. Since then, detailed investigations of the bridge’s condition have been carried out and a design and construction programme prepared for the £8m repair and strengthening project.

Construction Equipment 59

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The Construction Index

JULY 16, 2025

Skanska will also build two new junctions on the local road network, widen the existing slip road on the A47 westbound and remove an existing footbridge – replacing it with a new one for pedestrians, cyclists and horse-riders. Skanska is working with consulting engineer Sweco.

Contracts 59

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For Construction Pros

JULY 11, 2025

Jul 11, 2025 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) @Rattanachat - stock.adobe.com The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI ) released the 2025 PCI Regionalized Industry Average Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for architectural, insulated, and structural precast concrete products.

Concrete Pouring 52

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Costain will deliver two front-end engineering and design (FEED) contracts to support its development. The £300m facility will be designed to store a working gas volume of approximately 400 million cubic metres (mcm) of hydrogen, equivalent to storing 1,300 gigawatt hours of hydrogen.

Construction Equipment 59

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Designed by Cooper Cromar, the architecture draws inspiration from the Seagram Building in New York, the developer said. The wider project team also includes Iceni Projects as planning consultant and Etive Engineers as structural and civil engineer. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Approvals 59

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 18, 2025

Ana Juraga Jun 18, 2025 Cortec Corporation @Wirestock - stock.adobe.com Contractors are usually on the first line of defense when it comes to advising clients on the longevity and durability of their concrete structures. A protective coating creates a durable, easy-to-clean barrier.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 52

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The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

The deal unlocks a £25m construction contract with Russell WBHO and fires the starting gun on building work. Russell WBHO pre-construction director Chris Harper said: “This contract builds on our extensive industrial portfolio and our experience in delivering high-quality industrial developments with strong sustainability credentials.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Wall Systems Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

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. Designed to HS25-44 loading, it features a durbar plate deck surface and is fully hot-dip zinc galvanized to protect against corrosion. metres (130 ft) long and 3.15

Modular Construction 59

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The Construction Index

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 aim is to produce a commercially viable operation which pays for the building’s upkeep once it has been restored. the Balkerne water tower, a.k.a the Balkerne water tower, a.k.a

Construction Equipment 59

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

If we are serious about building a strong, resilient, and low-carbon infrastructure future, then investment must extend across the entire steel ecosystem. 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?

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Construction Equipment Procurement Building Resilience 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

Scott Laird takes on the newly created role of AI & technical director, while Uthira Balachandar continues in her role as design director. Thrive-AI applies machine learning to help clients operate their buildings more efficiently, improve user experience, reduce energy consumption and optimise the lifespan of critical assets.

Construction Equipment 59

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The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2025

This expansion reflects our commitment to scaling our PBSA footprint across key academic cities, bringing the same level of design quality and community focus that define our developments globally.” CROSS goes official 1 hour CROSS-UK has won the tender to be the official voluntary occurrence reporting system for building safety until 2028.

Real Estate Development 59

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

The number of green Pallet Loop pallets entering the building materials supply chain has now passed one million. Every year, Barratt Redrow accepts delivery of hundreds of thousands of pallets carrying core building materials. And with Barratt Redrow joining the network and embracing the concept, that number is set to keep rising.

Green Building 59

Green Building Building Materials Manufacturing Construction Equipment Material Storage 59

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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Building Materials Manufacturing Construction Equipment Surveying Wall Systems 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

Inside the Telford factory The administrators of Elements (Europe) Limited have sold a building contract in London, together with associated assets to Korean owned GS E&C Corp, the previous owner. Administrators from Interpath Advisory were appointed on 4th June 2025.

Contracts 64

Contracts Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Wall Systems 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

There is talk of Sizewell C being complete in the mid 2030s, but Hinkley Point C (HPC) – identical in scale and European pressurised reactor (EPR) design – has been under construction for nine years already and is not expected to be commissioned for another six. The procurement process began in July 2023. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Modular Construction 64

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The Construction Index

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. Costain to design underground hydrogen storage facililty 2 hours Engie-subsidiary Storengy UK has commissioned Costain to design its planned Keuper gas storage project.

Construction Equipment 64

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The Construction Index

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. Costain to design underground hydrogen storage facililty 2 hours Engie-subsidiary Storengy UK has commissioned Costain to design its planned Keuper gas storage project.

Construction Equipment 59

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The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

It also supports house-builders and commercial developers with transport planning, flood risk assessments, drainage strategy and detailed design services. The plans is to build up the team over the next year. It also helped Aldi get planning consent for a new supermarket in Durham, which is now under construction. Got a story?

Project Management Consulting 59

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

Fire Protection Systems 242

Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems Building Design Building Materials Manufacturing 242

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Bagnall decorators Abbie and Khiara Painting contractor Bagnalls has commissioned workwear specifically designed for its female employees. Bagnalls worked with its supplier to design new workwear to combat the issues that one-size-fits-all clothing creates. So the team decided to create a bespoke Bagnalls version.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Painting/finishing Building Commissioning Wall Systems 59

The Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2024

A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. Reynolds, cofounder, president, and CEO, Shibusa Systems. Fewer people can build many more homes per year.”

Plumbing Systems 264

Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 264

The Pro Builder

APRIL 23, 2024

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. MDLR Brands’ composite SIPs (structural insulated panels) weigh in at just over 1 pound per square foot.

Modular Construction 265

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems 265

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

ICM) , was hired to do in the summer of 2019 for Reaction Engines , a privately-held technology company that’s developing thermal management systems and novel propulsion solutions for the defense and commercial high-speed flight sector, as well as for aviation, automotive, and energy sectors in the US and UK. (ICM)

Facility Management 246

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The building includes co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and other amenities to support these efforts. This development also repurposed and gave new life to a historic, 100-year-old building that was in a state of disarray. RISE is managed by B.HOM Student Living as UH’s first externally managed student housing complex.

Engineering 130

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. They are isolated from the interior slabs supporting them by structural thermal breaks.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Then a single bridge carrying two-way traffic, the structure was expanded in 1958 when a second twin bridge was built directly adjacent to the original structure. With the twin bridge structure, each bridge was opened to one-way traffic–northbound traffic being run over the 1917 structure and southbound over the 1958 structure.

Structural Systems 147

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

Engineering 130

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