The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

The goal is to future-proof the structure of the building while retaining its architectural character. That is where Henley sets itself apart: we plan, we build, we restore, all in-house.” Several historic elevations will be dismantled and rebuilt, with engineered temporary works ensuring safety and control throughout.

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Construction Management 59

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

New industry guidance for negotiating Building Safety Regulator 8 hours The Construction Leadership Council has published a suite of guidance on building control approval applications for a new high-rise residential building.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 64

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

Developer Clowes has appointed Roe Developments as main contractor with a 30-week build programme. The development has seen strong demand from trade operators since its launch, and Plot 1 represents a key opportunity to build on that momentum.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing Surveying 59

Construction Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

The exoskeleton, known as Exia, uses billions of real-world motion data points to inform its system on how people work, carry objects, bend and move, according to the news release. Exia is also powered by AI-native architecture, or AI as a core component of the system, according to the release. Wilhelm top out $4.3B

Building Materials Manufacturing 266

Building Materials Manufacturing Risk Management Lifts Building Materials 266

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

However, it highlighted that the sector is not currently operating well; making system-wide improvements could result in savings of 10-25% across infrastructure projects, it said. To achieve this, public authorities and the civil engineering sector must be able to work together to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high standards.

Public Works 64

Public Works Construction Equipment Government Works Procurement 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 22, 2025

These holes were guarded by steel crowd control barriers secured together with plastic tie wraps – but they were not attached to the roof surface. HSE inspector Muhammad Umair Tanvir said: “This incident could have been avoided by simply implementing appropriate control measures and safe working practices.

Roofing Systems 59

Roofing Systems Construction Equipment Health Regulations Safety Regulations 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

JN Bentley has adopted Xwatch technology for its new excavators JN Bentley, part of the Mott MacDonald Group, has added 13 new Komatsu excavators to its fleet, each fitted with the Xwatch XW5 hazard detection system.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Energy Conservation General Contracting 59

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

New industry guidance for negotiating Building Safety Regulator 8 hours The Construction Leadership Council has published a suite of guidance on building control approval applications for a new high-rise residential building.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Construction Machinery Controls Manufacturing 59

The Construction Index

JULY 10, 2025

New contract awards during the year included the £90m D3 deep-water terminal for Belfast Harbour Commissioners and several school building projects for the Department of Education’s school rebuilding programme. The latter was one of the first high rise buildings to achieve Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Building Resilience 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

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. It’s a great business and gives Thrive-AI and Reds10 the opportunity to transform the use and operation of buildings for our customers.”

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Modular Construction Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

© House of Lords The House of Lords industry and Regulators Committee has issued a call for evidence for an inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the regulator for new high-rise buildings and maintenance of existing buildings.

Safety Regulations 49

Safety Regulations Construction Equipment Building Controls Wall Systems 49

The Construction Index

JULY 15, 2025

I look forward to him continuing to building Barhale’s business across the region. 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 20, 2025

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. Revenue of £2,486.5m in the year (2024: £2,464.3m) included £2,432.2m of residential revenue (2024: £2,395.7m, £14.8m

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Cost Control Contracts 59

The Construction Index

JULY 18, 2025

The turnaround was attributed to “increased rigor in opportunity selection, stronger project controls and tighter operational execution”. for last year. for last year. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Cost Control 59

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. New crane for façades specialist 4 hours Tamworth-based PCE Ltd has taken delivery of its first telescopic crawler crane.

Contracts 64

Contracts Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Wall Systems 64

The Construction Index

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. We recognise that these buildings have happy memories, in some cases for three generations of families. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Safety Regulations Surveying 59

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

I want to thank all the colleagues for their support, hard work and commitment over the last six years in building the foundations to ensure Kier remains a leading infrastructure services, construction and property company that is vital to the UK and is better placed than ever to succeed."

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Property Management Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

Acivico was established in 2012 on the transfer of Birmingham City Council’s building control service and other statutory functions. Wider distribution for Slovakian straw panels 19 hours Ecological Building Systems is teaming up with Slovakian company EcoCocon to promote straw panel construction in the UK & Ireland.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Wall Systems Project Management Consulting 59

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

Thousands of homeowners taking advantage of government grants for energy efficiency improvements in recent years have had their homes blighted by inappropriate solid wall insulation causing mould and damp because of lack of ventilation. Peckham MP Miatta Fahnbulleh is minister for energy consumers.

Wall Systems 81

Wall Systems Government Works Construction Equipment Energy Efficiency 81

The Construction Index

JUNE 29, 2025

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR), established as by the Building Safety Act 2022 as the post-Grenfell building control authority for residential tower blocks, is to be shaken up – with actual fire fighters taking charge. The Grenfell Tower Inquiry had recommended nationalising it to bring it under state control. 

Safety Regulations 59

Safety Regulations Health Regulations Construction Equipment Government Works 59

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. The UK state will own a 44.9% and US investor Amber Infrastructure with 7.6%.

Land Use Regulations 59

Land Use Regulations Cost Control Construction Equipment Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

Barratt clearly has strong fundamentals in place, but like the rest of the sector, it is constrained by forces beyond its control. Wider distribution for Slovakian straw panels 19 hours Ecological Building Systems is teaming up with Slovakian company EcoCocon to promote straw panel construction in the UK & Ireland.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Quality Control Structural Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

The initial consideration is being financed through existing cash reserves and a new £6m loan provided by Wasdell Holdings, which is controlled by Martin Tedham, a non-executive director and substantial shareholder in Hercules. JN Bentley switches to Xwatch 2 hours All new JN Bentley excavators will be fitted with Xwatch safety systems.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Energy Conservation Electrical Systems Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

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. New chief for the NHBC 2 hours The National House Building Council (NHBC) has named Paul Turner as its next chief executive. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Cost Control Lifts 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

A fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB), he regularly acts as a quantum expert in legal proceedings and contributes to projects as a quantity surveyor. Civils contractor wowed by machine control results 4 hours A Scottish civil engineering contractor is completing earthworks in half the time after investing in smart new tech.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Modular Construction Contracts 64

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

These projects will upgrade more than 4400km of overhead lines and deliver 3,500km of new circuits, including investments offshore, doubling the total build in the last 10 years. This record investment will deliver a homegrown energy system that is better for Britain and better for customers.

Approvals 103

Approvals Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Construction Equipment 103

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. Onx’s ambitions don’t end there.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The project broke ground in December of 2021, and is currently slated for completion in late Summer 2026. The steps of this project include: Installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements including count stations, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and ramp metering to nine on-ramps.

Project Management Consulting 244

Project Management Consulting Wall Systems Public Works Structural Systems 244

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.

Building Materials Manufacturing 247

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 247

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

His arrival signals our continued ambition for Welfare 4 Hire – building on strong foundations while unlocking new opportunities for growth and development." Welfare 4 Hire was acquired by AER Rents 2021, AER Rents is owned by O’Flaherty Holdings, one of Ireland’s largest family business groups with interests in car sales and property.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2024

Time had taken its toll on the iconic building, which had a leaking roof and obsolete building systems which contributed to a drag on the university’s operating budget. The real challenge was with the students and faculty who use the building as part of their campus experience. Completed in January 2024, the $10.5

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 130

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. for the cases considered. for the cases considered.

Prefabrication 128

Prefabrication Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Modular Construction 128

Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

The 1,970-m 2 (21,200-sf) building’s plan and massing are centered around a two-story apparatus bay, with full-height glass doors on both the north and south elevations, allowing for ample daylight and a connection to the surrounding community.

Roofing Systems 116

Roofing Systems Green Building Wall Systems Ceiling Systems 116

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Selection of suitable waterproofing systems can present building project teams with a baffling array of choices. To address this concern in 2002, the technical committee of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (LA-CSI) developed a guide to ‘Preliminary Selection of Waterproofing Systems.’.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130