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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

Construction begins in summer 2025 with Limak International as the main contractor, the same company working on FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou redevelopment, ensuring world-class expertise for the 30-month build programme. Community impact adds another dimension to the stadium debate.

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UK Construction Recovery Constrained by Historic Labour Crisis

UK Construction Blog

Brexit’s lasting impact compounds the crisis, with EU construction workers in London dropping from 42% to just 8% since 2018, creating wage inflation and project delays averaging 15% cost overruns. Building costs are forecast to increase 17% over the next five years, with tender prices rising 15% over the same period.

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Coates completes major traffic barrier installation on M7-M12 Integration Project for John Holland

Roads Online

This means all the temporary barriers deployed on this project are MASH (Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware) compliant, rigorously tested to comply with the AS/NZS 3845 and approved for use on TfNSW Classified Roads. Construction is expected to take three years, with all routes due to open to traffic by the end of 2026.

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Manchester United New Stadium: £2bn 100,000-Capacity Vision to Replace Old Trafford

UK Construction Blog

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.

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California walks back environmental law for housing, advanced manufacturing

Construction Dive

Published July 8, 2025 Matthew Thibault Reporter post share post print email license The California state capitol building in Sacramento, Calif. The rollbacks, which came as part of the state’s 2025-2026 budget and are now in effect, will exempt certain types of projects from the environmental reviews necessary under the CEQA.

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Maximizing Project Value with Construction Management Platforms.

iField Smart

from 2021 to 2026, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. GCs must ensure that subcontractors work efficiently and safely, meet quality standards, and comply with project schedules. Adverse weather conditions can also cause delays and impact project schedules. Delays can impact project budgets and result in lost revenue.

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Sound advice: Fenestration and acoustic solutions

Construction Specifier

With a greater understanding of noise and its impact on people’s health, there is a larger context for specifying the acoustic performance of curtain walls, windows, and other fenestration systems to promote quieter interiors. Understanding noise and its impact Some sounds are welcome; other sounds are not.