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Britcon targets £70m turnover after string of framework wins

Construction Enquirer

The civil engineering, building and structural steel specialist said it had established a strong base for growth after reporting a revenue rise of 10% to £37m in the year to 30 September 2024. The firm maintained a strong cash position and is now forecasting turnover to surge in 2025. Pre-tax profit dipped to £844,000 from £1.2m

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Boeing taps Jacobs for $1.8B St. Louis campus expansion

Construction Dive

Published June 12, 2025 Sebastian Obando Reporter post share post print email license Rendering of the expanded Boeing campus in St. Louis campus expansion The Dallas-based contractor has already started construction and plans to deliver multiple phases of the project between 2026 and 2030.

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How XL Construction built a building on top of a building in an earthquake zone

Construction Dive

Published July 1, 2025 Joe Bousquin Senior Editor post share post print email license A rendering of the Grimes Engineering Center on the University of California campus in Berkeley, Calif. Structural continuity depended on precisely matching 20 existing concrete columns — despite discrepancies in 45-year-old documents and field conditions.

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Mark Wild radical reset plan to rescue HS2

Construction Enquirer

He also pledged to overhaul HS2 Ltd’s structure, and renegotiate supply chain contracts. Rather than halting construction for the reset, Wild confirmed HS2 Ltd would press on with productivity drives in 2025/26, focusing only on work essential to the reset. Wild’s big reset hinges on simplifying the railway opening plan.

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Top 10 OSHA Violations to Be Aware of in 2025

Safety Services Company

Below, we review the top OSHA violations based on 2024 and 2023 data, highlighting actionable steps and practical takeaways to help you stay ahead in 2025. This guide is packed with insights to help you tackle compliance challenges with confidence while focusing on building proactive safety systems throughout the workplace.

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Optimizing Construction Workforce Management in 2025: Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Empower Skilled Talent

Construction Marketing

The construction industry isn’t facing a temporary labor shortageit’s working through a structural reset. In 2025, demand for skilled labor remains high, but the pipeline of qualified talent is still throttled by aging demographics, weak vocational training investment, and fierce competition from other industries.

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

To help in this regard, keep reading as we explore some of the most effective strategies for adapting to new building codes in 2025. What to Expect from Building Codes in 2025 As can be expected, standards of excellence are only set to increase in the construction industry in 2025.