UK Cement Production Falls to Lowest Level Since 1950
Fresh figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) reveal that UK cement production fell to 7.3m tonnes in 2024 – less than half the...
Bidding Begins for £1.6bn Manchester Light Rail Infrastructure Project
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the initial market engagement for a major new contract supporting Metrolink’s asset renewals programme. This contract will...
Flannery Invests £22 Million in JCB to Expand Fleet
Dealer Greenshields JCB has fulfilled a major order for Flannery Plant Hire, supplying a wide range of JCB equipment including Loadall telescopic handlers, X...
Skanska Secures £153m Contract to Upgrade A47 Thickthorn Junction
The long-anticipated upgrade of the A47 road scheme, originally awarded to Galliford Try, faced delays due to legal challenges and was subsequently retendered last...
Lynch appeal sees £800,000 abnormal load fine reduced to £10k
The hire firm was left shocked by the hefty fine it received in April, attributing the issue to a simple clerical mistake.The company had...
Permasteelisa Secures Cladding Contract for Bovis City Tower
Scheldebouw, the Dutch arm of the group, will lead as the specialist façade contractor, overseeing the design, engineering, and manufacture. The group’s UK division...
Bouygues Secures £119m Contract for Two College Projects in Wales
Construction is set to begin this month on two major education projects in South Wales — the Barry Waterfront Campus and an Advanced Technology...
Acciona Secures £400m Contract for Thames Waterworks Upgrade
The project involves a comprehensive package of civil and MEICA works aimed at enhancing supply resilience and upgrading ageing infrastructure at a key operational...
Over 40 firms win Wessex Water M&E minor works deal
The five-year framework agreement, with the potential for a three-year extension, will support the water company’s AMP8 programme and is divided into three lots:...
Murphy Secures Major 40% Share in Aussie Civils Contractor
The strategic investment provides Murphy with a strong entry point into the rapidly expanding Australasian market, aligning with its broader objective to diversify its...
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