Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. The ActivUs Alliance has been awarded the design and pre-construction contract for the main works package on the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. The alliance consists of CPB Contractors, UGL, ACCIONA, SMEC and WSP. These companies will work in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, as well as Queensland Rail to progress design and project planning activities. MORE
Construction Enquirer
JULY 3, 2025
Muse and Oldham Council have secured planning for all six sites in their £450m town centre regeneration plan, paving the way for over 1,600 homes to be built in the next 15 years. The transformation forms part of the Oldham Town Living masterplan, aiming to bring underused plots back into use while delivering hundreds of affordable, energy-efficient homes.
Construction Dive
JULY 7, 2025
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Construction Enquirer
JULY 2, 2025
A developer has been fined £165,000 for repeatedly failing to put suitable fire precautions measures in place during a renovation job in Preston. Glovers Court Ltd was found guilty of four offences in relation to the redevelopment of a former city centre warehouse into 35 apartments spread across six floors. The Glovers Court project was under construction on 16 May 2023 when it was visited by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS).
Prodyogi
JULY 1, 2025
Sustainable civil construction is a design and building approach that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of construction projects while maximizing their positive social and economic benefits. It involves the conscious use of resources, energy efficiency, and the integration of green technologies to create sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
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Construction News
JULY 1, 2025
The government spent more than £100m on steel made outside the UK for the High Speed 2 (HS2) megaproject in the year to April 2024, data has revealed. Figures published by the Department for Business and Trade last week showed that 63 purchases of steel… The post HS2 spent more than £100m on foreign steel in a year appeared first on Construction News.
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Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2025
The Boston-based contractor will use its proprietary artificial intelligence-based steel tracking system, along with handheld scanners, to construct the project.
Prodyogi
JULY 5, 2025
The pit method of underpinning is a construction technique used for the repair of foundations. The method is an extended type of mass concreting method of underpinning, where the former is used for repairing concrete at a deeper soil depth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).
Construction News
JULY 4, 2025
Procurement body Prosper has awarded places to 34 contractors on a £1bn framework for retrofit and investment works across the UK public sector. The Decarbonisation and Investment Works Framework will run for four years from 23 June 2025 to 22 June 2029 and will enable… The post Prosper appoints 34 firms to £1bn decarbonisation and refurbishment framework appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 1, 2025
The government of Madhya Pradesh in India has taken action against eight engineers who designed a road bridge over a railway with a near 90° turn. The post Action taken against eight engineers who designed overbridge with near 90° turn in India appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 4, 2025
Balfour Beatty has announced it is terminating all labour supply agreements with the Danny Sullivan Group. In a statement the contractor said:”During an audit of our UK labour suppliers, concerns related to the Danny Sullivan Group were identified. While these concerns were being reviewed, related issues were reported through our confidential whistleblowing channel in regard to our HS2 project. “An independent investigation, which has now concluded, found that Danny Sullivan Group ha
Construction Dive
JULY 1, 2025
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JULY 1, 2025
The current real estate market is a little turbulent, but there’s plenty of opportunity. Home prices are at historic highs, and buyers are willing to take on some small renovations, but the major home improvements – bathroom, kitchen, flooring, etc. – can be a worthwhile investment that pays off exponentially in the sale price. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).
Construction News
JULY 3, 2025
The delivery of high-value construction programmes is accelerating globally, but new analysis has revealed how far behind the UK trails other countries. According to Mace’s 2025 report The Future of Major Programme Delivery, there has been a 280 per cent increase in the number of… The post UK lags behind on major programme delivery, says Mace appeared first on Construction News.
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Construction Placements
JULY 4, 2025
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Construction Enquirer
JULY 1, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will today unveil details of a £39bn house building drive for the next 10 years aiming to deliver around 300,000 new social and affordable homes. The new Social and Affordable Homes Programme will almost double the previous five-year £12.3bn Affordable Homes Programme, which targeted 130,000 homes by 2026. Rayner’s new programme will set a target of delivering 60% of homes for social rent, equivalent to 180,000 homes, up a third on the previous AHP target.
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JULY 1, 2025
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New Civil Engineer
JULY 3, 2025
Network Rail has discussed the “significant challenges” in maintaining a unique sliding bridge over a Lincolnshire canal as it has suffered multiple recent failures despite extensive works in 2024. The post Network Rail admits ‘significant challenges’ maintaining sliding canal bridge after recent failures appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Civil Engineer Blog
JULY 3, 2025
A Gantt chart is a graphical representation of the duration of tasks against the progression of time. A Gantt chart is a useful tool for planning and scheduling projects. A Gantt chart is helpful when monitoring a project’s progress. How to Create a Gantt Chart Using Microsoft Excel More explanation of Gantt Chart: A Gantt […] The post Create a Gantt Chart Using Microsoft Excel first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Construction News
JULY 1, 2025
The fallout from ISG’s collapse last year led to a six-month delay to a project in Manchester and cost the council £3m, Construction News can reveal. Manchester City Council was forced to redo some of ISG’s work on the affected project – believed to be… The post ISG collapse hits council for £3m appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 2, 2025
Henley Restoration and Remedials has bagged the job to restore one of Leeds’ oldest surviving textile mills as part of the wider Sky Gardens regeneration scheme. Client City Life Developments has appointed Wakefield-based Henley as principal contractor to refurbish the Grade II-listed Midland Mill, which will be converted into 22 flats alongside a new 33-storey tower being delivered by main contractor Torsion.
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JULY 1, 2025
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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 2, 2025
Construction of the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has been completed almost seven months early and within its AU$5.3bn (£2.5bn) budget. The post Construction of Australia’s £2.5bn greenfield airport megaproject completes 7 months early appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 4, 2025
As we celebrate Independence Day and the spirit of hard work and craftsmanship that built our country, it’s the perfect time to think about strengthening your construction business, so you have the freedom to grow and succeed. When most contractors consider why they lose clients, they often blame price competition, slow projects, or a client’s unrealistic expectations.
Construction Specifier
JULY 4, 2025
Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden is now anchoring a revitalized 1980s-era strip mall. Photos courtesy Leonid Furmansky Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden, a beloved establishment in Austin, Tex., is now anchoring a revitalized 1980s-era strip mall on the north side of town. Designed by Furman & Keil Architects, the public-facing spaces include an indoor bar, bakeshop, and dining room, a 250-seat outdoor beer garden pavilion, and a drive-thru coffee bar.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 2, 2025
HG Construction is phasing out diesel generators on its tower cranes after pumping £1.2m into site battery systems in a major move to decarbonise its operations. The contractor is rolling out UK-made Revolution Battery units from Dumarey Green Power across it sites, following a successful trial that saw costs and emissions slashed by over 90%. The first wave of installations are in London at Canada Street Phase 2 and 55 West Ealing sites, alongside an already live unit at Trocoll House in Barkin
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Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2025
COVID-19 transformed the workplace as much as desktop computers, HR Transformed’s CEO said. Her tip for managing a blended workforce? Be intentional.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 1, 2025
High Speed 2 (HS2) has completed the excavation of the 13.5km, Northolt Tunnel, the second longest tunnel on the high-speed rail route, and will take logistical lessons into the forthcoming Euston tunnel drives. The post HS2 marks completion of final bore for 13.5km Northolt Tunnel and looks ahead to Euston drive appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JULY 4, 2025
Plans to build Universal Studios’ first UK theme park will include an expanded four-platform station on the Thameslink/Midland Main Line at Wixams and a new junction on the A421. The 32.37-hectare park in Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, is expected to open its doors in 2031, with construction… The post Universal Studios theme park to include station expansion appeared first on Construction News.
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APRIL 15, 2025
Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. The ActivUs Alliance has been awarded the design and pre-construction contract for the main works package on the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. The alliance consists of CPB Contractors, UGL, ACCIONA, SMEC and WSP. These companies will work in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, as well as Queensland Rail to progress design and project planning activities.
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