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[VIDEO] World’s largest crane lifts final ring at Hinkley Point C

The final steel liner ring for Hinkley Point C has been lifted by Big Carl, the world's largest crane at 250m tall.

Construction industry reacts to new industrial strategy

Yesterday the new industrial strategy was announced with no mention of construction. Today, industry experts share their opinion.

Plans submitted for large new town in East London

Plans have been submitted for a new town in East London, along the Thames bank, and backed by the London mayor, Sadiq Khan.

New government industrial strategy launches- with no mention of construction

A new government industrial strategy has been launched alongside a new advisory council in time for the international investment summit.

Kognitive joins Sterling DCS’ Implementer Programme to drive innovation and sustainability

Sterling DCS has announced the addition of Kognitive to the Implementer Programme, a partner scheme designed to deliver customised, sustainable construction technology.

Engineering services alliance welcomes retentions reporting legislation

ActuateUK, the engineering services alliance, has praised the introduction of cash retentions reporting legislation.

Government warned they will miss housing targets by a third

Research has shown that the government is likely to miss housing targets by 95,000 per year, or one third, at current pace.

Industry reacts to 0.4% fall in ONS construction output stats

The ONS released their construction output statistics last month, and industry experts have given their reactions to the stats.

New SFS brochure demonstrates adaptability and versatility of Isoweld®

The new Isoweld® brochure from SFS highlights how the field fixing system needs 50% fewer fixings for thermal insulation compared with traditional applications.

Met Office launches local authority climate service to aid planning

The Met Office has launched a new climate data service to help local authorities with construction planning.

New report reveals the hardest areas to receive approved house planning permission

GB Concrete and Pump have analysed data to find the toughest areas in the UK to receive approved house planning permission.

Vistry’s costings error slices £1bn off company value

Housebuilding group Vistry has issued a profit warning after a costings error was revealed in the company's southern division.

Decision on Lower Thames Crossing delayed to 2025

The decision on the Lower Thames Crossing has been delayed for the third time, and will not be made until 23 May 2025.

How to resolve the complexities of conveyancing process delays

The UK holds the title of being the slowest country for selling residential property, according to new research by Home Sale Pack, but new technology offers many advantages to speeding up the conveyancing process.

Ordnance Survey appointed future operator of National Underground Asset Register

National mapping agency Ordnance survey has been appointed future operator of the National Underground Asset Register, as part of plans to centralise information about underground infrastructure.

October PMIs show fastest upturn in output in two years

S&P Global's Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI's) for October are out, providing an insight into construction activity.

UK skills shortage affecting over half of UK capital projects

Friday's PMI statistics show that the construction industry is plagued with significant issues, with skill issues being chief among them.

What to expect in data centre construction projects

Get insights into data centre construction projects, from site assessments to sustainability, and discover how to ensure seamless execution and future-proofing strategies.

Historic England publishes new Heritage Works for Housing guidance for developers

Heritage Works for Housing claims the redundant textile mills of northern England alone could provide 42,000 new homes.

Wates Property Services acquires ForHousing’s Liberty business

Wates Group has acquired Liberty, the property services wing of social housing provider ForHousing, bringing over a thousand staff to Wates.

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