UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Digital twins and IoT integration are revolutionizing project management. Net zero commitments are driving fundamental industry change. This crisis occurs precisely as the industry manages its largest-ever project pipeline, with £34 billion worth of major projects starting in 2025 alone. The digital twin market, valued at £3.8

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 12, 2025

Drainage and stormwater management, traffic management, traffic signal modifications, lighting, landscaping, highway utility relocation, and other bridge works will also be included. We’ll start with BLS construction employment year-over-year percentage changes. Officials claimed 18 contractors applied for the job.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In addition, discussions for the extension of structural warranties from ten to fifteen years are gathering steam, which is producing significant changes in the construction industry. The School Rebuilding Programme is a component of the DfE Construction Framework 2021, which awarded the project.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 6, 2025

AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires. By David Peragallo, assoc. Author David Peragallo, assoc.

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The Construction Index

JULY 6, 2025

CCBP connects industry and academia to address these issues head on, not through a talking shop, but by driving practical change through research and collaboration. We want to be part of something that challenges the status quo, shares learning openly, and accelerates change and innovation across our industry.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Skanska , a founding member and cornerstone supporter of the Lifecycle Building Center of Greater Atlanta (LBC), announces Jimmy Mitchell, its Atlanta-based Sustainability Manager, as Board Chair of the material reuse nonprofit. Mitchell began his career at Skanska as an intern before joining the company as an estimating engineer in 2005.

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

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Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part HR Dive series about the effects of climate change on worker health. Part one covered analysts’ attempts to determine the cost of extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change on employer-sponsored health plans. Please let us know if you have feedback.

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ENR Construction

JULY 9, 2025

Photo courtesy of NJ Transit via YouTube July 9, 2025 New Jersey Transit has settled a lawsuit brought by its former construction manager on the estimated $2.3-billion and overseas, was hired by NJ Transit in early 2021 as construction manager for the new 2.5-mile, billion Gateway Program.

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The Construction Index

JULY 9, 2025

Of course, the issues I’ve mentioned here only scratch the surface of this very complex issue, but with some carefully considered changes and government-sector collaboration, there must be a way to improve the current process. So, how can we speed the process up?

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The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

It selected the contractual approach and is responsible for the contract management. The ‘lean’ client model has proved to be the wrong model and there was a failure to change course when problems arose. Change of chair at Construction Industry Council 6 hours Ian Brant is the new chair of the Construction Industry Council.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

This government is working hand in hand with business to change that. With Extract, we’re harnessing the power of AI to help planning officers cut red tape, speed up decisions and unlock new homes for hard-working people as part of our Plan for Change. It’s a bold step forward in our mission to build 1.5

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The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Neither the value nor the volume of machinery changing hands has been disclosed. AER recruits MD for site hut division 7 hours Welfare 4 Hire, part of the AER Rents Group, has a new managing director. Togwell takes over at Kier in November 7 hours Kier Group chief executive Andrew Davies has announced his retirement.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2025

Core good prices, excluding automobiles, increased at their fastest pace since late 2021 in the June Consumer Price Index report , signaling additional risk for contractors on the horizon, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist. Broader import restrictions also still remain under consideration.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

Oliver Campbell, managing director of Bouygues UK’s development arm, said: “Building on our successful collaboration on several projects, including the Tustin Estate scheme where we are delivering nearly 700 new homes, we value our strong partnership with the council.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

in 2022 and 8% in 2021. The steepest gaps are in senior technical and project management roles. That reversed a slowdown trend from the previous few years, when the top 25 design firms in those states recorded an increase of 1.9% in 2023, compared with 5.1% The group’s combined total for 2024 was $2.3 billion, a 16.4%

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Plant & Civil Engineer

MAY 19, 2025

Expansion has been organic, with the company creating new internal divisions to meet its customers changing needs. A fleet of five grab lorries was purchased in 2021 and the business moved into crushing and screening of construction and demolition waste material from around the East Midlands.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 18, 2025

“Maintaining proper accounting records is not just a legal requirement – it is essential for responsible business management. The company changed its name three times before settling on Incentive Services Limited in May 2020. Incentive Services Limited was incorporated in March 2017 under the name of EMA Dry-Lining Ltd.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

She told the House of Commons today that “billions of pounds of taxpayers money has been wasted by constant scope changes, ineffective contracts and bad management”. Other examples of mismanagement and incompetence cited by Alexander include HS2 Ltd’s management of planning Euston terminus.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

The development will deliver meaningful change for Oldham, and we’re pleased to support that by using a local supply chain to help deliver the project. Management restructure at Reds10 8 hours Modular builder Reds10 says it is preparing the future with a new senior leadership structure.

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ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

She has developed expertise in financial infrastructure development for scaling operations, risk management frameworks for complex multiyear projects, capital strategy development, balancing growth and stability and data-driven decision support for strategic initiatives. Louis communications manager since 2007.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 16, 2025

Although there will be positive growth in 2025, it will be tempered by uncertainty due to potential changes in government policy under President Donald Trump’s administration, including tariffs. “[The The report found that after three consecutive years of record high sales from 2021 to 2023. JLG’s first quarter 2025 sales fell 22.7

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

This is a truly cross-government effort to remove blockers, deliver homes and boost growth in support of our Plan for Change. Rowan to succeed MacAulay at Balfour Beatty Scotland 9 hours Balfour Beatty has appointed Nick Rowan as managing director of its UK Construction Services Regional Scotland business.

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The Construction Index

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. As part of the changes, chief executive Matt Bennion will take on a new role at Reds10’s sister company, Thrive-AI, after six years in his current role.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Toll Brothers is acting as managing member and development lead for the project, overseeing approvals, design, construction, and sales. Bank OZK is delighted to finance another project for a quality sponsor like Toll Brothers and its partner Daiwa House,” said Dave Sarner, Managing Director of Originations at Bank OZK.

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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. This includes identifying potential sites, negotiating deals, managing risk, securing planning approvals and ensuring the delivery of projects.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

Change of chair at Construction Industry Council 6 hours Ian Brant is the new chair of the Construction Industry Council. GS E&C has now bought back Elements Europe’s interests in the loss-making contract at East Road, Hackney, London, enabling work to resume on the 21-storey hotel and office development and get it through to completion.

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The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

I feel privileged to be taking over from Caroline who has delivered a significant change programme for the organisation, leaving a strong legacy, and I wish her all the very best in her next significant role. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

billion of the funding is being redirected from unobligated funds previously allocated to different programs under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act such as the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail. It authorizes $6 billion for airport facilities and equipment, $63.4 But about $4.4 Steve Womack (R-Ark.)

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ENR Construction

JUNE 5, 2025

which is serving as construction manager for the project, released a statement June 5 about the incident. The collapse was at the site of the new 460,000-sq-ft Cape Canaveral Hospital now under construction by not-for-profit owner Health First. Gilbane Building Co.,

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 22, 2025

Tyler Ricketts, assistant manager, application engineering, Honda Engines, American Honda Motor Co. Announced in June 2021, the Honda eGX is a lithium-ion battery-powered motor designed to be incorporated into commercial OEM power equipment products for indoor and outdoor use. What are the latest changes for Honda?

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ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

Energy Department under the 2021 infrastructure law. KEYWORDS: Chevron Donald Trump Hydrogen Inflation Reduction Act texas Texas energy construction Share This Story Bryan Gottlieb is the online editor at Engineering News-Record (ENR); he was previously managing editor of Roofing Contractor. The partnership includes AES Corp.,

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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. The Vp group includes Groundforce , TPA, Torrent Trackside, Brandon Hire Station, ESS, MEP Hire, UK Forks, Airpac Rentals, Tech Rentals and now CPH.

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ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

Energy Department under the 2021 infrastructure law. KEYWORDS: Chevron Donald Trump Hydrogen Inflation Reduction Act texas Texas energy construction Share This Story Bryan Gottlieb is the online editor at Engineering News-Record (ENR); he was previously managing editor of Roofing Contractor. The partnership includes AES Corp.,

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

Homes England has today unveiled changes to its grant funding regime to open the door to using the cash for new replacement homes on estate renewal projects. The agency hopes the changes to permitted allocations through the Government’s Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26 will help to accelerate big estate renewal plans.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 31, 2023

The inspectors called for improvement across a whole range of fields including quality of education, leadership and management and apprenticeships. The latest ranking comes as CITB has changed its business model since the last “outstanding” rating in 2017.

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