The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

Laing O’Rourke delivers prefab lift module prototype 1 hour Construction contractor Laing O’Rourke and elevator company Kone have joined forces to produce a prefabricated passenger lift module for rail footbridges.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Cost Control Lifts 64

The Construction Index

JULY 16, 2025

The decision by the Scottish government to keep the newly devolved Scottish Aggregates Tax (SAT) at the same rate as the UK Aggregates Levy for 2026-27 has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association Scotland (MPAS). Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Government Works Public Works Wall Systems 59

Roads Online

APRIL 8, 2024

UGL has been awarded a contract, in joint venture with ADCO, to construct new railcar maintenance facilities at Bellevue, Western Australia, for the State’s Public Transport Authority. Works commenced in the first quarter of 2024 and are expected to finish in mid-2026. Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 105

Heavy Lifting Transportation Contracts Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Commissioning 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The new Melton station will be built with four platforms, with access from both sides of the rail line and each platform accessible from lifts and stairs. Member for Melton Steve McGhie said the release of the final designs means construction is a step closer to commencing later this year.

Government Works 105

Government Works Lifts Zoning Contracts 105

Roads Online

AUGUST 18, 2024

Contracts have been awarded to two project alliances to deliver four level crossing removals at Coburns and Exford Roads in Melton, and Ferris and Hopkins Roads in Truganina, as well as the new Melton Station. These level crossings are on track to be removed in 2026. Image courtesy of the Victorian Government.

Contracts 104

Contracts Government Works Lifts Zoning 104

Roads Online

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The station will be fully upgraded with lifts and level access between the platforms and trains Sydenham Station platforms one and two will be upgraded to Sydney Metro standards, including the installation of platform screen doors. It is expected that by 2026, more than 11,900 commuters will travel through Sydenham Station each day.

Lifts 104

Lifts Public Works Procurement Contracts 104

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

The National Park Service has awarded a nearly $69 million contract to add an immersive museum beneath the Lincoln Memorial and other upgrades to the visitor experience. The National Park Service has awarded a nearly $69 million contract to add an immersive museum beneath the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.,

Historic Preservation 105

Historic Preservation Public Works Site Planning Contracts 105

Plant & Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The key take-away from the November Forecast, which focuses on the three years 2024-2026, is that construction project-starts will continue to strengthen as the UK economic growth gathers pace. Recovery is forecast for 2025 and 2026. Overall, Glenigan is forecasting a 5% rise in sector activity in 2025, and a further 7% in 2026.

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Quality Control Government Works Public Works 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Since the commercial viability of many today’s projects was assessed three or four years ago, with fixed price contracts often negotiated, costs have skyrocketed and buyers’ appetite has plummeted. Modules and larger components can be constructed off site and put with a few crane lifts instead of one piece at a time.

Modular Construction 64

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Lifts Infrastructure Development 64

Roads Online

JUNE 3, 2024

The new plans include installing a pedestrian overpass with a passenger lift and stairs to both platforms (see image below). Designs for $50 million upgrades to Ballarat Station in regional Victoria have been released by the State Government, with the works set to provide a big boost to accessibility in and around the station.

Stakeholder Engagement 45

Stakeholder Engagement Geotechnical Engineering Government Works Ramps 45

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In the meantime, the United Kingdom has given BAE a contract for $5 billion to build a new Royal Navy SSN-AUKUS attack submarine. Babcock received a parallel engineering assistance contract from the MoD to help develop the new boat. Enabling work will begin this year, with on-site work starting in early 2024 and finishing in Q1 2026.

Government Works 64

Government Works Energy Conservation Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Upgrades would also involve a new pumping station to lift water from the tunnel and uphill 250 ft (76m) to the Bethany Reservoir, 60 miles (97km) east of San Francisco and 40 miles (64km) southwest of the source. Bradner said talks on employing steel fiber reinforced materials may occur at contracts in the future years.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Building Permits Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

Birmingham Curzon Street Station: Progress’s Milestone With a £5 billion contract for Curzon Street station development, HS2 Ltd. will issue eleven similar contracts for the project’s railway systems. Clear needs will guide your choice of excavators or loaders for excavating or heavy lifting.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Site Planning Infrastructure Development 64

Construction Daily News

MARCH 3, 2024

West Chester, Ohio-based Lithko Contracting LLC is the top specialist contractor. Work won’t begin until mid-2026 or later. His co-owner David Merrell said they’ll lose visibility following construction when the road is lifted. Baton Rouge-based MMR Constructors Inc. is the top electrical contractor.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Public Works 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Additionally, high interest rates will affect around 3 million homeowners with fixed mortgage rates below 3%, most of which are set to expire by the end of 2026. Residential construction spending is expected to contract by 2.0% Economic Outlook and Construction Growth Real GDP growth is expected to be only 1.0% in 2025 and 1.3%

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Building Optimization Cost Control Risk Management 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 4, 2025

a robotic installation system for lifts produced by Schindler, at the 105 Victoria Street project, which is located in the middle of London. Skanska is delivering it and expects it to be finished in the summer of 2026. In todays news, we will look into how Skanska has installed the R.I.S.E., Included in the larger 19.7m

Heavy Lifting Transportation 64

Heavy Lifting Transportation Electrical Systems Green Building Site Planning 64