Taylor Wimpey fined £800k after teen’s injury 12.6.2025 13:34

House-builder Taylor Wimpey has been fined £800,000 after a teen apprentice was injured when a temporary stairwell covering collapsed.

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ONS: Construction growth gathers momentum 12.6.2025 09:17

The tentative rise in construction output is starting to gather speed, according to official statistics.

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WSP strikes deal to buy Ricardo for £363m 11.6.2025 09:24

Canadian consulting engineer WSP has agreed a deal to acquire UK automotive and energy consultant Ricardo.

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Construction begins on £44.5m Kingston leisure centre 12.6.2025 09:47

Construction work has started on the new Kingston Leisure Centre in southwest London.

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Third HS2 tunnelling machine completes drive beneath the capital 12.6.2025 09:40

The Northolt Tunnel under London on course for completion this summer after, with the third of four boring machines now having completed its drive.

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New chief for the BRE 12.6.2025 09:00

The Building Research Establishment has chosen Ian Shapiro to be its next chief executive.

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Hercules takes over QTT 12.6.2025 08:40

AIM-listed construction labour supplier Hercules has acquired the business and assets of Quality Transport Training Ltd.

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Willmott Dixon wins second Queen Mary build (the uni, not the ship) 12.6.2025 08:19

Willmott Dixon has secured its second building project in a year at Queen Mary University of London

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Rockwool opens new factory 12.6.2025 07:57

Insulation manufacturer Rockwool has opened a new factory near Birmingham.

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VolkerRail secures £20m signalling renewal deal 12.6.2025 07:54

Network Rail has commissioned VolkerRail to continue signalling structure renewals across the northwest of England.

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Lack of clarity weighs on timber frame sector 12.6.2025 07:50

UK timber frame manufacturers have the weight of the world on their shoulders, a survey suggests.

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Clegg hires business development manager 12.6.2025 07:30

Nottingham-based contractor Clegg Construction has appointed a new business development manager.

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