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Hampshire launches £150m minor works reboot

Construction Enquirer

Hampshire County Council has fired the starting gun on a £150m minor works framework covering building fabric and M&E jobs across the south. The new four-year framework replaces the current deal due to expire in early 2026 and will run until January 2030, offering work to over 50 firms across seven lots. The council will us the framework to streamline procurement on low-value works with a mix of direct awards on rotation and mini-competitions.

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Site supervisor fined for asbestos breach

The Construction Index

A construction site supervisor has been fined after he exposed primary school pupils and staff to asbestos during renovation work.

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Knight Harwood lifts margin to 4.9% as profit hits £6.5m

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High-end London builder Knight Harwood has boosted operating margins as pre-tax profit climbed to £8.6m on revenue of £140m. The contractor saw turnover dip from £157m in 2023, but sharper project delivery and careful cost control lifted margins from 3.2% to 4.9%, reinforcing the group’s resilient model. Knight Harwood rejigged its leadership last year, with John Knight becoming chairman, Oliver Driscoll stepping up to managing director, and Charlie Everett promoted to finance director.

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Tender won for $100M road upgrade planning

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. A contract has been awarded for the assessment and development of strategic options for a $100 million upgrade to the Bells Line of Road in New South Wales. The Bells Line of Road (State Route 40) is an important road linking north-western Sydney with central and western New South Wales. The road is one of two road crossings of the Blue Mountains, the other being the Great Western Highway.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.

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Former Mace chairman Mark Holmes awarded CBE

Construction Enquirer

Several big names from the construction and architecture world have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Former Mace deputy chairman Mark Holmes was awarded a CBE for services to construction following his work leading Infrastructure Exports UK and promoting British firms abroad. He’s joined on the list by engineering veteran Faith Wainwright, who also received a CBE after a distinguished career at Arup.

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Job losses loom at consultant GHD

Construction Enquirer

Consultant GHD UK is planning a round of redundancies with staff set to be let go later this month. The Enquirer understands that almost 25% of the current workforce could be hit affecting around 65 staff. Insiders said the move was driven by a slower than expected start to the current AMP8 water spending round and a strategic move to focus on core engineering business units like energy and water.

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Best Civil Engineering Resume Tips

Civil Engineer Blog

An Engineering resume is definitely a key element in one’s quest to secure an engineering job. However, the resume should be effective for one to get the job or else the job will always be elusive. A good resume should be an attention grabber for the reader in the first 25-45 seconds and therefore arouse […] The post Best Civil Engineering Resume Tips first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Suppliers named for modular building framework renewal

The Construction Index

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), has named 27 suppliers for the third iteration of its framework agreement, Modular Buildings 3.

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NXT BLD Showcases the Future of AEC Tech

AEC Business

The 2025 NXT BLD and NXT DEV conferences showcased the future of AEC tech in London's Westminster. The post NXT BLD Showcases the Future of AEC Tech appeared first on AEC Business.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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.

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NTRO and transport’s crystal ball

Roads Online

The National Transport Research Organisation hopes that Project AI will be used to assist in the delivery of infrastructure projects across a wide range of transport modes. Images: NTRO. The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) is launching its brand-new NTRO Project AI platform, an innovative tool that will give transport agencies unprecedented access and insight into potential project challenges.

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AI in AEC 2026

AEC Business

AI in AEC 2026 - Artificial Intelligence in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. March 18-19, 2026, Helsinki, Finland & Virtual The post AI in AEC 2026 appeared first on AEC Business.

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The State of Propane in Today's Equipment Rental Industry

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Esh wins £160m sewer maintenance deal

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

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.

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New weapon for late payment warriors

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New offices for Bloor Homes

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Management buyout for East Kilbride engineer

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Gongs for the quangocracy

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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.