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May 7, 2026 in Events & Awards News: Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards (the EMMAs) Return Bigger Than Ever in 2026
May 6, 2026 in Events & Awards News: Clarus Networks achieves King’s Award for Enterprise
May 6, 2026 in Project News: Henry Brothers appointed to deliver £10.3m Joint Asset Workshop and Stores project in Northamptonshire
May 6, 2026 in Top News: Six inspiring sessions championing Women in Construction at UKCW London
May 5, 2026 in Company News: Wind power from RWE accelerates Breedon’s journey towards net zero

Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards (the EMMAs) Return Bigger Than Ever in 2026

Reflecting the Continued Growth of Environmental Monitoring Across Air, [...]
Wind power from RWE accelerates Breedon’s journey towards net zero

RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and a leading renewable energy [...]
Why Mid Sussex Is One of the South East’s Busiest Residential Development Zones

Mid Sussex has quietly become one of the most active residential [...]
Construction industry faces ‘productivity paralysis’ as Middle East conflict drives uncertainty

Construction companies risk becoming stuck in a productivity [...]
New planning reforms and Warm Homes Bill to take centre stage at UK Construction Week London

The construction industry is facing one of the most significant waves of [...]
What Lasts Longer on Asphalt During Winter Weather

Winter weather places significant pressure on road markings. Frost, ice [...]
Construction begins on major infrastructure works to support 1,100 new waterside homes at Yorkhill Quay, Glasgow Waters

The major infrastructure works will also create a new waterside promenade [...]
Caddick secures place on £15bn DFE framework

Caddick Construction has been appointed by the Department for [...]

In The Spotlight

Construction – HIAB cranes installed on the London Eye in complex upgrade project

Hiab, a global leader in smart and sustainable load handling solutions, has successfully delivered the installation of two new cranes on one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, the London Eye. The installation was carried out over a five-day period in mid-March, with all work completed during overnight operations while the London Eye remained fully operational. The upgrade marks a key milestone in the ongoing maintenance and future-proofing of the observation wheel that stands 135 metres above the Thames. The new cranes replace the original HIAB units that had been in operation [...]