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The Construction Skills Mission Board will hold its first meeting today with a target of attracting 100,000 new workers into the industry. The government has also unveiled plans to make more construction roles available to jobseekers as Jobcentres work more closely with the industry to offer work experience and tailored placements. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will co-chair the first Construction Skills Mission Board with Mark Reynolds, Co-Chair of the Construction Leadership Council toda
Imagine driving on a road that repels water just like a lotus leaf! It sounds futuristic, but hydrophobic roads are making that idea a reality today. In this article, we’ll take you through the key concepts, the science behind it, and how these innovative roads could transform our daily commute.What Are Hydrophobic Roads?At their core, hydrophobic roads are designed to repel water.
Balfour Beatty has sealed an £833m deal to build the world’s first gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage at the Net Zero Teesside project. The firm will deliver major onshore works for the plant as construction partner to Technip Energies, working alongside GE Vernova and Shell Catalysts & Technologies. The landmark scheme, backed by bp and Equinor, will see a 742MW combined-cycle gas power station constructed alongside a post-combustion carbon capture unit capable of remov
ATLANTA — Halff, an award-winning, employee-owned, full-service infrastructure consulting firm, has expanded its footprint to Georgia with the opening of a new office in Duluth. Located at 2180 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 400,the new location will serve the greater Atlanta metropolitan region and deepen Halff’s presence across the Southeastern United States.
Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.
Kier has secured final sign-off on a £42m deal from Midlothian Council to build the Mayfield Community Learning Campus. Work will start this summer on the all-in-one development, which will replace existing school buildings and deliver a combined education and community hub. The existing buildings will be demolished, and the new campus will incorporate Mayfield Primary School, St Luke’s RC Primary School, nursery , additional support needs and community facilities.
NHS Shared Business Services has kicked off early market talks on a new £2.3bn public sector construction consultancy framework due to launch in 2027. The revamp marks the fourth generation of the long-running framework and will cover 11 professional service lots, ranging from architects and project managers to sustainability and net zero consultants.
A long-delayed highway improvement scheme in East Sussex dubbed in Parliament a “road to nowhere” is now due to be completed later this summer. The Queensway Gateway Road in St Leonards was initially slated for completion in 2016 but has been dogged by delays, most… The post Nine-year delayed East Sussex ‘road to nowhere’ to open in the summer appeared first on Construction News.
Hochtief has launched a new UK data centre division. Hochtief Data Center Partner Limited will transfer its successful German business model to the UK and Irish markets. The division will be led by Warren Taylor with an aim “to build a robust network of high-performance, sustainable, and regionally integrated data centers across the British Isles.” Taylor joins from developer Cityheart where he was Chief Operating Officer folloiwng a four-year stint at Morgan Sindall.
Tier one contractor Willmott Dixon has started work on a £30m scheme to redevelop Barnes Hospital in south west London, delivering a new NHS mental health facility and a special educational needs (SEN) school. The firm was appointed via the Southern Construction Framework. The project… The post Willmott Dixon begins £30m Barnes Hospital regeneration appeared first on Construction News.
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.
Investment group Svella has agreed a deal to buy Cubby Construction saving it from possible administration. Svella, run by former Stobart director Andrew Tinkler, confirmed it aimed to complete the deal next week protecting 214 jobs and the supply chain of the Carlisle-based contractor. Family-owned £24m turnover Cubby ran into problems working on Galliford Try’s Carlisle Southern Link Road project which it exited late last year.
JV North has appointed dozens of contractors and consultants to its £500m social housebuilding framework, expected to deliver around 3,000 homes across the North West. The consortium of 14 housing associations launched the four-year framework in January. Call-offs are due to begin in August. Ten… The post JV North names firms to £500m social housing framework appeared first on Construction News.
Network Rail has signalled its intention to procure for the construction of the new Wixams station in Bedford, which is seeing its plans expanded to support the recently announced Universal Studios theme park. The post Network Rail readies £300M procurement for expanded Wixams station for Universal Studios appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The head of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is considering bringing its multidisicplinary teams (MDTs) of tall-building safety specialists in-house in an attempt to speed up decisions. The move follows growing criticism over backlogs, and this week an investigation by cost consultancy Cast revealed just… The post BSR looking to insource multidisciplinary teams to tackle delays appeared first on Construction News.
Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.
North Somerset Council has entered a design and build contract with Octavius Infrastructure to advance a series of improvement works along the A38, a major road linking communities in the region. The post Octavius selected for major upgrades along A38 in North Somerset appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The refurbishment of Edinburgh’s iconic North Bridge is expected to continue until next summer, with costs spiralling five-fold after “significantly more deterioration” than expected was discovered in the structure. Balfour Beatty was appointed seven years ago to carry out repairs to the Grade A-listed bridge,… The post Edinburgh’s North Bridge refurb costs spiral to £86m appeared first on Construction News.
The shortlists for this year’s British Construction & Infrastructure Awards (BCIAs) has been revealed. The post British Construction & Infrastructure Awards 2025 shortlist announced appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Concrete shall be mixed at the construction site, at a central mixing plant, in a truck mixer, or by a combination of central plant and truck mixing. Hand-mixing may be used only when approved by the Engineer. No concrete shall be mixed, placed, or finished when the natural light is insufficient, unless an adequate and […] The post Specification for Mixing Concrete first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Image: BMD Belmont Park Bridge and surrounding road upgrades have been completed by BMD, in collaboration with Main Roads Western Australia. Delivered as part of the broader $30 million Burswood Point Redevelopment (jointly funded both by the State Government and private developer, Golden Sedayu), the project improves accessibility and prepares the precinct for future growth, including new housing, public spaces and increased event traffic around Optus Stadium.
RED BANK, NJ — June 25, 2025 — Business Facilities , a leading source of news and insights for site selection decision-makers, has revealed the top-ranked cities and metro regions for a select number of categories slated to appear in the publication’s 2025 Annual Rankings Report. Focused on 60+ categories relevant to corporate relocation and expansion investment decisions, these rankings have served as a valuable resource for site selection teams for more than two decades.
Our blog delivers the latest news, insights and opinions about construction trends in the Texas & Southeast region, encompassing Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Puerto Rico.
CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.
A judicial review into a £2.2bn reservoir in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is due to start today. Campaigners have launched legal action at the High Court against Thames Water’s South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO), which is due to create one of the UK’s largest reservoirs. Charity… The post Judicial review into £2.2bn Abingdon reservoir due to start appeared first on Construction News.
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Last Friday, the PC Construction team joined with local leaders and members of the Shelburne Museum community to break ground on the Perry Center for Native American Art, a new building and integrated landscape designed for the stewardship and care of the Indigenous art housed within the museum. The Perry Center will house a significant collection that, when combined with the Indigenous art already stewarded by the museum, represents more than 500 items from 389 Tribal Nations across the contine
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Kingspan is to face an antitrust probe over its proposed acquisition of steel cladding provider Coverworld. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had decided to investigate the transaction and was inviting comments on its potential impact on competition. The invitation to comment was… The post Kingspan faces CMA probe over planned acquisition appeared first on Construction News.
Paul Gandy, the former chief executive of Tilbury Douglas, has been appointed president of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) for the 2025/26 term. He succeeds Mike Kagioglou, deputy vice-chancellor for planning, research and innovation at De Montfort University. At the CIOB's annual general meeting… The post Ex-Tilbury Douglas boss becomes CIOB president appeared first on Construction News.
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