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[ 24th February 2026 ] Summer start for £55 million Codi Group and Edenstone partnership development at Plasdŵr News
[ 22nd February 2026 ] Reminder: have your say before 20 March on the single construction regulator News
[ 18th February 2026 ] UK’s first Construction Disability Inclusion Academy to be launched by Sacyr UK at the new Velindre Cancer Centre News
[ 16th February 2026 ] Bellway sets out vision for new sustainable community in north Southend News
[ 13th February 2026 ] The shift to UK‑aligned sustainability reporting – what subcontractors need to prepare for News

Award winner Carl Hess, site manager at Risby Homes. Image credit: Leo Francis

Shepherd’s Rest Site Manager Scoops National Pride in the Job Award

29th July 2021

AWARD-WINNING East Yorkshire home builder Risby Homes has been recognised once again by the National House Building Council (NHBC) for its excellence, this time in its Pride in the Job Awards. NHBC, the UK’s leading

Steamy Makeovers: Bathrooms are the Most Popular Room to Renovate in 2021

28th July 2021

With more people spending time at home in 2020/2021, home renovations have been pretty hit on our priority list. Homeowners spent roughly £39 billion on home improvements during the pandemic – and that number is

Inveraray to Port Ann towers with bond trials

Phase One of the multimillion-pound Inveraray to Crossaig powerline project is fully energised

28th July 2021

Following 21 months of work on site, SSEN Transmission and their delivery partner Balfour Beatty have announced the full energisation of Phase One of the new Inveraray to Crossaig transmission reinforcement project. The existing Inveraray-Crossaig

image if your home is effected by subsidence

4.4 Million Homeowners don’t know what Subsidence is or how to Spot it

27th July 2021

Over half (51%) of homeowners identify false signs of subsidence when asked what to look out for. Almost one in five have noticed potential signs of subsidence, yet 26% didn’t take any action. Worryingly, over

Gracewood Construction appoints new Commercial Manager - Jason Smith

Gracewood Construction Appoints New Commercial Manager from Berkeley Homes

27th July 2021

Residential developer and contractor, Gracewood Construction, part of the Gracewood Group has appointed Jason Smith as its new Commercial Manager. Smith joins from Berkeley Homes and brings over 20 years’ experience in quantity surveying, management

New Point Cloud Software for macOS

27th July 2021

PointCab releases its Origins software for evaluating LIDAR point clouds on macOS. Apple has become a synonym for good design. So it’s no wonder that Apple’s devices are in high demand among designers and architects.

Leo Quinn, Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive, Appointed as Visiting Professor at Aston University

27th July 2021

Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive and Founder of The 5% Club, Leo Quinn, has been appointed as Visiting Professor at the College of Business and Social Science at Aston University, Birmingham, in recognition of his contribution

BAM Ireland Appointed Main Contractor for €100 Million Newmarket Square Development

26th July 2021

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 23 July 2021 – BAM Ireland has been appointed as the main contractor for a significant Newmarket Square project in Dublin 8. The exciting new 29,570 sqm mixed-use development will consist of

Home Renovation Searches Soar Up to 400% as Homeowners Try to Keep Cool This Summer

26th July 2021

So, you may have noticed that it’s been a bit warm in the UK this week. In fact, the country has experienced some of the hottest days since records began, with highs of 31.6C (88.9F)

GRAHAM has appointed a new Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, .Hollie Cregan

GRAHAM Drives FIR Strategy with Key Appointment

23rd July 2021

Construction and civil engineering specialist GRAHAM has appointed a new Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion as part of its aim to be an industry leader for Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR). Hollie Cregan’s appointment