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July 29, 2026 in Project News: Haverfordwest Castle Refurb Reaches New Heights as Roof is Lifted into Place
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The subcontractors quietly losing money on jobs they think are profitable

Three contractors price the same job. Same rates, same materials costs, [...]
Beyond just basics

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation explores why Biodiversity Net [...]
Contamination and Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo)

Date: 16-17 September 2026. Location: NEC, Birmingham. Opening Times: [...]
The Construction Reset – UKCW Birmingham returns with bold new theme and focus

As the industry enters a defining period, organisers of UK Construction [...]
UK concrete sector launches first circular economy action plan for a major structural material

MPA UK Concrete has launched its Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), a [...]
Major milestone for Glasgow Waters as first residential plans lodged for £100million co-living development at Yorkhill Quay

Set to deliver more than 500 new waterside homes, the scheme will [...]
Salix Homes’ latest sustainable social housing development reaches highest point

Construction of a highly sustainable social housing development [...]
Blackwood Plant Hire first in UK to adopt Trimble dozer steering technology

Blackwood Plant Hire has become the first contractor in the UK to deploy a [...]

In The Spotlight

Construction site security solutions that pay dividends

Equipment theft and vandalism cost the UK construction industry hundreds of millions of pounds annually. This figure reflects only the direct replacement value of stolen excavators, power tools, and raw materials; it ignores secondary effects such as prolonged operational delays and idle workforce costs. A single perimeter breach over a weekend can stall progress for an entire week while project managers scramble to replace essential gear. Treating protective measures as an afterthought is no longer a viable strategy for contractors aiming for consistent profitability. The hidden financial costs of site breaches When vital machinery or [...]

Project News

Haverfordwest Castle Refurb Reaches New Heights as Roof is Lifted into Place

Morgan Sindall Construction has reached a key milestone in the project to rejuvenate Haverfordwest Castle and renovate the Grade II listed gaol building which sits within the walls. The gaol building, which is more than two centuries old and covers 800m2, has had a full replacement of its two-level roof structure and undergone major works to stabilise the building’s core structure. It will soon be entering the next phase of the project which will see it transformed into a flagship visitor attraction for the county, telling the story of Pembrokeshire over 3 floors of interactive, hands-on and immersive exhibits. The redevelopment will [...]