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Ceremony marks start of works at advanced technological Distribution Centre in Doncaster

McLaren Construction Midlands and North has officially commenced construction on a Distribution Centre for leading retailer, TJ Morris Ltd, at the Unity Yorkshire development [...]

March 24, 2025

The construction industry needs a long-term labour strategy, not just quick fixes

By Dr David Crosthwaite, chief economist, Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) The construction industry is facing an undeniable skills crisis. While the government’s [...]

March 21, 2025

Surfacing contract set to transform former Derbyshire railway

A Leicestershire-based Surfacing Company has been awarded a £650K contract to help convert a former Derbyshire railway line running from Little Eaton to Rawson Green into a [...]

March 21, 2025

Years After Grenfell, Thousands Remain at Risk: NFRC Echoes Committee Calls for Swifter Action

Attributed to James Talman, CEO NFRC Group. The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) broadly agrees with the conclusions that the Committee of Public Accounts [...]

March 21, 2025

FLEXperience underlines growth of FLEX in Europe

FLEX, the award-winning power tool manufacturer trusted by professionals throughout Europe and North America, is celebrating the success of its biennial FLEXperience event. [...]

March 21, 2025

Gleeson Homes appoints new Land Director for its Greater Manchester and Merseyside region

Gleeson Homes, the affordable high-quality housebuilder, is delighted to announce the appointment of Gareth J. Owen as Land Director for the Greater Manchester and Merseyside [...]

March 21, 2025

Plans for North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park given green light

The North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park (NLGEP) has been granted a Development Consent Order (DCO) by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. The approval [...]

March 21, 2025

Beard Construction builds on success with record year

Family-owned construction firm Beard today (20 March 2025) unveiled details of the most successful trading period in its 133-year history, with turnover rising by 10% and [...]

March 20, 2025

Boats and rope help geoscientists investigate Sheffield river

Geoscience experts have used their specialist rope access skills and inflatable boats to extract concrete samples from inside Sheffield’s Megatron culvert. The culvert is a [...]

March 19, 2025

Miller Knights Takes Building Safety to New Heights with London Forum

The Building Safety Forum returns, this time in London Multi-Discipline principal contractor, Miller Knight, is set to host its annual Building Safety Forum following the [...]

March 19, 2025

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