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PTSG officially opens landmark Centre of Excellence in major investment in people, safety and the future of industry

New Manchester facility set to redefine specialist technical training, operational readiness and workforce development across the UK PTSG, one of the UK’s [...]

July 17, 2026

Building future careers: Wates Construction joins The Bedford College Group Employer Partnership Scheme

The Bedford College Group has welcomed Wates Construction as the latest organisation to join its Employer Partnership Scheme, further strengthening links between education [...]

July 16, 2026

Interest in construction sector productivity hits a five-year high

Online interest in construction productivity reached a five-year high in early 2026, as pressure mounted on the sector to improve performance. Google search data [...]

July 15, 2026

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 strategic, sector-wide circular economy approach and the first for a major structural construction [...]

July 14, 2026

Helping hand on to property ladder thanks to First Home Fund

Scheme aims to make owning a home more accessible. First time buyers looking to take their first step on to the property ladder are being given a helping hand by Bancon Homes [...]

July 9, 2026

Stonewater appoints Group Director of Development

Stonewater, one of the UK’s leading affordable housing providers, has appointed Matthew Crucefix as Group Director of Development. Matthew will drive Stonewater’s [...]

July 8, 2026

BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards but calls for greater ambition across the wider sector

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has welcomed the Government’s confirmation that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in [...]

July 7, 2026

Construction charity tops £2m of projects delivered milestone as long-standing sponsor pledges continued support

A national construction charity has two reasons to celebrate after reaching the £2m mark for the value of projects it has delivered and also confirming that one of its [...]

July 3, 2026

Salix Homes’ latest sustainable social housing development reaches highest point

Construction of a highly sustainable social housing development exclusively for older people in Salford has reached its highest point, marking a major milestone for the [...]

July 2, 2026

Spitfire Homes celebrates 15th anniversary with 1,500th home completed and 1,600-home pipeline

Award-winning Midlands homebuilder Spitfire Homes is marking its 15th anniversary from a position of strength, having delivered a record number of homes in 2025. With a [...]

July 1, 2026