UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

surge in new orders during Q1 2025, the industry requires 251,500 additional workers by 2028 – equivalent to the entire workforce of Birmingham – to meet unprecedented government infrastructure commitments and housing targets. The government’s £2.5 While the sector shows 2.7-2.9% growth and a 26.6% annual growth rate.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. Consider energy-efficient building systems specifically calibrated for Florida’s demanding climate. Critics often frame green building practices as luxury add-ons that public agencies cannot afford.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Lintec CSD2500B is ideal for any job site and has worked on several prominent infrastructure projects worldwide. Our partnership with Lintec & Linnhoff reflects our commitment to Australias infrastructure needs with advanced, sustainable, and resilient constructionsolutions. In Africa, the Lintec CSD2500B worked on a 14.2-kilometre

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Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

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. Regulations can differ widely across the nation.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. Successful prefabricated cladding projects clearly delineate the prefabricated and field-installed portions of the work. EIFS adhesives, typically polymer-modified cementitious materials, are compatible with many WRAB chemistries.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

As cities grow denser and global challenges demand resilient solutions, construction professionals must adapt to shifting expectations. Tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project management software offer real-time collaboration across stakeholders, reducing the margin for error and streamlining workflow.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

A rendition of how the new building will look. collection of over 80,000 measurements spread over some 2000 experiments, HRPD closed in December 2024 to commence three years of work on a comprehensive upgrade of the instrument. Several key features required in the new building presented unique challenges for Scitech’s design engineers.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 13, 2025

Whether you own a home, manage a commercial building, or work in construction, understanding the advantages of solar power is key to making informed energy choices. The Rise of Solar Energy in the UK Construction Sector The UKs construction industry is increasingly integrating solar energy systems into both new builds and retrofits.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Key collaboration areas include: Government Agencies: They can provide vital support and resources. By working together, you can quickly mobilize resources and offer substantial help to those affected by disasters. Collaboration with local governments and international bodies ensures all efforts are coordinated.

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Roads Online

JUNE 20, 2025

At AustStab, the Australian Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation Association, we’ve seen first-hand how cutting-edge thinking and collaborative effort are unlocking new levels of performance, resilience and sustainability across Australia’s roads. Building resilience into every road The future of our roads depends on decisions we make today.

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Stok

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Stok recently attended the IMN ESG and Decarbonizing Real Estate Forum , where real estate leaders shared insights on the top environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trends shaping the industry. 4: THE NEXT LEVEL OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Building Performance Standards (BPS) are becoming an increasingly important regulatory tool.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

The recent downward trend in UK construction costs has sparked debates across boardrooms, building sites, and industry forums. Large commercial developments in major urban centres experience different cost dynamics than residential builds in smaller communities. Industrial and logistics continue showing resilience.

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Roads Online

MAY 5, 2025

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. The Federal Government has announced a further $114 million investment to improve safety and efficiency for users of key roads around the New Richmond Bridge, in New South Wales.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 11, 2025

Photo courtesy Killington Resort June 11, 2025 With road and waterline infrastructure work underway for a $5 billion expansion at the Eastern U.S.’s The full buildout of the masterplan envisions building 2,300 residential units. Municipal water line work began in December 2023 and is set for completion by October, Chase says.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

This strategic partnership unites three of the leading innovators in the synthetic roofing sector with a shared commitment to advancing resilient, sustainable and high-performance roofing materials. This alliance underscores our collective dedication to meeting the evolving challenges of the building and construction sectors, Rob said.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

It started with simple methods and basic tools, then moved to using heavy machinery, making work faster and larger. It changes how industries work and how they provide value to their customers. These digital processes allow teams to work more smoothly, spot problems early, and save both time and money.

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ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

Photo by Scott Blair/ENR July 23, 2025 Crews spread out across five construction sites are working to add a pair of tunnels under the Hudson River and nine miles of new passenger rail line to provide more reliable connectivity between New Jersey and New York City.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

bubutu - stock.adobe.com Concrete contractors in 2025 are facing a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping how work gets done on-site, impacting project timelines, budgets, and workforce stability. Pouria Ghods, PhD, P.Eng. Jul 21, 2025 Giatec Scientific Inc. administration have created uncertainty in the private construction sector.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 9, 2025

US Owns Are the Most Expensive Places in the World to Build Original Source: US cities most expensive places to build globally International volatility and deglobalization are offering construction possibilities in several markets as countries invest in industry and defense to secure supply chains. percent in 2025 and 4.0

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

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The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

Wanlip sewage works Kier has signed a £139m contract with Severn Trent Water to upgrade Wanlip sewage treatment works in Leicestershire. Expansion of the facility is designed to serve a growing population, meet tighter environmental standards, improve water quality and increase the site’s long-term resilience. Got a story?

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Roads Online

MARCH 13, 2025

For the first time since the 1960s, the number of road fatalities has seen a continued and steady increase, with 2024 figures showing a significant jump to more than 1300 people killed on Australian roads, despite substantial investment from government and road authorities. Its such a multi-faceted issue, McTiernan says.

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Procore

MARCH 4, 2025

  Here are a few ways Procore is highlighting women in construction this week and beyond:   Breaking Barriers: Women at Work Docuseries The participation of women in construction hovers at around the same percentage in the US, United Kingdom, and Australia – roughly 14 to 15% of the workforce is female.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2025

An AtkinsRéalis spokesperson told ENR that the hard hat design was made available this month for teams across the United Kingdom and Ireland as the company looks to drive inclusivity on jobsites and provide employees the resources they need to safely do their work.

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Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2025

This work is one part of the St. Our goal is to create high‑quality, inclusive housing options and neighborhood assets that reflect the vision and aspirations of current residents while building toward a stronger, more resilient future,” said Bobvala Tengen, senior development manager at Gilbane Development Co., in the release.

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The Construction Index

JULY 10, 2025

New contract awards during the year included the £90m D3 deep-water terminal for Belfast Harbour Commissioners and several school building projects for the Department of Education’s school rebuilding programme. The latter was one of the first high rise buildings to achieve Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

National Highways , the government agency that looks after trunk roads and motorways in England, has appointed a joint venture of AtkinsRéalis and Jacobs as its ‘environmental and sustainability technical partner’. In order to achieve those goals, we need to work collaboratively to accelerate the transformation of the highway sector.

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The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2025

Photo courtesy of Ineos FPS Costain has a three-year contract for engineering design work at the Kinneil Terminal in Scotland for Ineos’ Forties Pipeline System (FPS). This is critical national infrastructure, and our work will build vital resilience into the UK’s energy system with a safer, more efficient and more reliable terminal.”

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The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

After five years he moved on and worked variously for Fairclough Homes, Henry Boot and Bovis before rejoining Keepmoat in 2009. Our differentiated partnership model has proven to be resilient with our focus on first time buyers and brownfield developments and is extremely well positioned to deliver on that significant future growth.

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The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Stuart Togwell is a chartered surveyor who began his career as an apprentice surveyor with Wates Group, where he worked for 32 years until 2019 when he joined Kier as the group commercial director. Stuart Togwell is currently Kiers executive director and group managing director of Kier Construction. Got a story?

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ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

Florida has adopted one of the strongest building codes in the country, he claimed. “We KEYWORDS: Disaster Preparedness FEMA Flooding National Flood Insurance Program texas Share This Story Pam is ENR’s senior editor for government coverage, focusing on federal environmental and labor issues as they relate to the construction industry.

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Business Facilities

JULY 10, 2025

Gulf Coast, The company’s investment in Louisiana includes projects to build capacity in the New Orleans area and upgrades to improve operations at CN’s Geismar railyard. We believe that investing in our network is about building for the future,” said Tracy Robinson, President, and Chief Executive Officer of CN.

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ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

I look forward to working with Kier’s exceptional teams to drive success and growth and deliver for our customers, our communities and this industry,” he said. Kier Group "has increased its resilience, strengthened its financial position and currently has a record order book of over [$14 billion]” said Kier Chairman Matthew Lester.

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The Construction Index

JULY 23, 2025

Van Elle Canada has a specialist road-rail fleet When Van Elle set up Van Elle Canada Inc in 2023, it was primarily to work on the Toronto Metrolinx GO expansion programme – a 10-year, $13.5bn project. But with delays at Metrolinx and the scope of work being cut back, Van Elle has decided to get out of town.

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Roads Online

JUNE 9, 2025

Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. The new line will add significant resilience to the broader rail network, while also providing a direct route from the Mandurah Line to Optus Stadium for the first time. The 17-kilometre Thornlie-Cockburn Line is Perth’s first east-west cross line connection.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

Chief executive Anna Bielby said: “Organically, as well as investing in capex, opportunity exists for the group’s specialist divisions to work better together to provide cohesive solutions for customers.” Vp has entered the new financial year in a solid position, with strong early momentum in Infrastructure and specialist construction.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 26, 2025

Lastly, to build containerships in the US, HD Hyundai announced the start of a strategic shipbuilding partnership with Tampa Ship, a significant US shipyard that is part of the Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) family of businesses. Smart Value Newsletter from TipRanks delivers inexpensive, market-resilient stocks to your inbox.

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