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April 28, 2026 in Highlights: Construction industry faces ‘productivity paralysis’ as Middle East conflict drives uncertainty
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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 [...]
How Precast Solutions Are Speeding Up Industrial Construction Across the UK

UK enterprises build to timelines. High demand and intense competition are [...]
Safety is now a duty of care across multiple sectors, says Fire Aware

The cultural change needed to bring about a shift in fire safety starts [...]
Women at Flagship Homes say the sector has more to offer than many realise

There has never been a better time to consider jobs in housing, say four [...]

In The Spotlight

From Handover To Reality: How Surfaces Perform Once Buildings Are In Use

When a building is handed over, it is often considered complete. Floors are freshly coated, line markings are clearly defined, and external areas appear clean, level and ready for use. But it is only once a facility becomes operational that surfaces begin to experience the conditions they were designed for, and in some cases, conditions they weren’t. From loading bays and car parks to plant rooms and internal walkways, the first few months of use reveal how a building’s surfaces truly perform. What changes once a building is in use. During the design and construction phase, surfaces are [...]