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£18m loss caused by Severfield bridge faults

The company has reported a large pre-tax loss after having to remediate several welding faults and other issues on a variety of bridge contracts.

AtkinsRéalis, Arcadis, and Mott MacDonald to oversee new UK prisons for MoJ

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has appointed the three firms in a four-year contract to deliver upgrades and expand the UK’s prison estate.

Kier secures £139m Sewage Treatment contract, and CEO steps down

Kier has signed a £139m contract to upgrade the Wanlip Sewage Treatment Works in Leicestershire. At the same time, Andrew Davies, CEO, has announced his retirement.

Industry leaders and government unite behind landmark Early Contractor Involvement research

The Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP) has launched a major industry-backed research project to investigate the impact of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) on public sector construction outcomes.

CMA housing investigation to accept £100m affordable housing contribution

Seven housebuilders have agreed to pay £100m for affordable housing following a CMA housing investigation launched last year.

Global trade tensions push construction supply chains to breaking point

How protectionism, tariffs, and geopolitical volatility are reshaping procurement, pricing, and project delivery in the UK construction sector.

Guinness Partnership launches £300m remediation framework

The remediation framework will support both planned and reactive interventions in both residential and mixed-use developments.

A decade of debate, design and deals – UKCW Birmingham announces first guest speakers and key features

As it prepares to celebrate a decade as the UK’s biggest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW) has announced its first confirmed big name speakers for this autumn’s show in Birmingham.

Regional delivery key to meeting UK construction and infrastructure targets

New industry report urges government to prioritise local funding, skills development, and procurement reform to unlock national construction goals.

A major new initiative aims to strengthen structural engineering across Sub-Saharan Africa

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), in collaboration with the Commonwealth Engineers’ Council (CEC), has launched a Pan-African Structural Engineering Knowledge Partnership to help scale up engineering capacity and resilience across the continent.

National Water Strategy needed, say Independent Water Commission

The final report from the Independent Water Commission has been published today, making several recommendations to overhaul the nation’s water infrastructure.

New NISTA infrastructure pipeline tool launched

NISTA have launched a new infrastructure pipeline tool allowing developers to keep track of 780 projects and programmes.

Delivering real social value for the public sector

In an era of constrained budgets and growing challenges, from ongoing economic uncertainty and lasting effects of Covid-19 to cost of living pressures, public sector organisations must do more than ever.

Who’s exhibiting at UK Construction Week Birmingham? Explore the 2025 line-up

UK Construction Week Birmingham returns to the NEC from 30 September to 2 October, and the countdown has officially begun. With the exhibitor list now live, it's time to start planning your visit to the UK's largest built environment event.

Build-to-Rent Alliance formed as sector growth stifled

The Build-to-Rent Alliance, comprised of the British Property Federation and the Association for Rental Living, will support the BTR sector.

Does the Planning & Infrastructure Bill go far enough?

Alan Coleman, relationship director at Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance, explores the risks with the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Galliford Try appointed to design EV infrastructure mobility hubs in Dumfries and Galloway

Galliford Try have been appointed by Dumfries and Galloway Council to design their Mobility Hubs, consisting of EV infrastructure.

Mental health facility offers clever design and a safe haven for patients and staff

Highgate East mental health facility in North London was the Healthcare Development winner at the Secured by Design 2025 Awards.

Glenigan July 2025 Construction Review shows slow recovery

Glenigan's July 2025 Construction Review shows that recovery in the industry is going slower than many desire.

Parliamentary group launches new inquiry into housebuilding targets

The reformed All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment (APPGEBE)  has announced a new inquiry into ‘How can we build 1.5m quality homes in this Parliament?’

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