New Build Exit Weighs on Equans, Resulting in £29 Million Loss
Equans, acquired by French construction giant Bouygues in 2022, says its renewed focus on student new build, energy retrofit, and housing refurbishment is beginning...
£800m Poplar Estate Overhaul Gets Green Light
The redevelopment will see the delivery of 1,928 new homes across four phases, complemented by new community facilities, enhanced public spaces, and a fully...
John F Hunt Begins Enabling Works on £200 Million Strand Premier Inn Project
Whitbread is currently in talks with contractors for the main construction phase of its £200m scheme, with the winning bidder expected to be confirmed...
Universal pushes for accelerated planning approval for new theme park
Universal has officially submitted a request to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to bypass the standard local planning process and secure...
J Coffey Maintains Profit Margins Despite £52m Drop in Revenue
Revenue for the year ending 30 September declined to £164m, down from £216m the previous year.Despite the drop, directors highlighted the group’s resilience, supported...
Former Mace deputy chairperson Mark Holmes appointed CBE
Former Mace deputy chairman Mark Holmes has been awarded a CBE for his services to construction, recognising his leadership of Infrastructure Exports UK and...
Britcon Aims for £70m Turnover Following Series of Framework Wins
Britcon, the civil engineering, building, and structural steel specialist, has laid a solid foundation for future growth after reporting a 10% increase in revenue...
Willmott Dixon Secures £49m Contract for East London Business School
The project will deliver a 6,700m², seven-storey facility at the current Mile End campus, replacing outdated infrastructure with a modern, purpose-built academic building. Reports Contract...
Scotland eyes £3bn cladding fix as levy targets house builder
The Scottish Government has introduced the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill, aiming to generate £30 million annually through a tax on select new residential...
Rydon Reports Lower Losses After £27m Fire Safety Outlay
The group invested £27m over the year in remediation work required under the government’s developer remediation contract, reporting that 87% of its buildings are...
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