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Last week’s Budget… I don’t think we’re there yet

Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.

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ONS stats February 2025 shows mild growth for industry

ONS stats February 2025 show a monthly growth in construction output, but a flat line for quarterly output.

CIC housing target inquiry calls for evidence

A new CIC housing target inquiry has been launched with calls for evidence regarding the question around the 1.5m new homes target.

MPA call on NISTA to boost infrastructure delivery

The MPA call on NISTA to boost delivery of major infrastructure projects, as in recent years infrastructure such as HS2 have seen delays.

New NISTA council appointed for 2025

A new NISTA council has been appointed to support the government body in its decision making for infrastructure projects.

[VIDEO] Cambridge waste water plant granted permission to relocate

The Cambridge waste water plant has been granted permission to relocate to North East Cambridge as part of regeneration efforts.

Media 10 acquires The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces – with a major relaunch planned for 2026

In 2026, The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces will relaunch as 'Stone & Surfaces'.

UK Construction Week announces strategic partnership with Procurement Hub for show’s popular Buyer’s Lounge

Procurement Hub are joining UKCW as strategic partner for the show's Buyers Lounge on 7-9 May 2025 after their success in Birmingham in 2024.

£1bn Eastgate Quarter regeneration project acquired

A £1bn Eastgate Quarter regeneration deal has been made by a joint venture to develop a residential area in the heart of Leeds.

UKREiiF to return to Leeds in 2026

The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced it will remain in Leeds for a fifth consecutive year, for 2026.

S&P March 2025 PMI shows yet another contraction in activity

The S&P March 2025 PMIs show a further decline in construction activity for the third month running, with civil engineering the hardest hit.

JCB to double size of $500m Texas factory in response to Trump tariffs

In response to the tariffs introduced by Donald Trump, JCB have announced that they will double the size of their new Texas manufacturing plant to one million square feet.

Glenigan Construction Index April 2025 shows decline in project starts

The Glenigan construction index April 2025 shows a vast decline in most sectors of construction in the first quarter of 2025.

UK environmental regulation reforms to boost growth and nature

Recommendations have been made for UK environmental regulation reforms to streamline processes for developers and nature groups alike.

‘Liberation Day’: UK construction industry responds to Trump tariffs

President Trump announced a range of tariffs on imported goods, including 10% import tax on British goods entering the US, on what he called America's Liberation Day.

London construction market could shrink due to reduced capacity

AECOM have released a report predicting that the London construction market could shrink due to cautious tendering.

HBF say Biodiversity Net Gain is harming SME builders

The HBF have published a report stating the Biodiversity Net Gain is acting as a blocker for SME builders and preventing housebuilding.

Greener Homes Alliance phase 2 to support SMEs

The Greener Homes Alliance phase 2 is officially launching today with Homes England and Octopus Real Estate to support SME housebuilders.

Bovis to return to UK market after Lendlease sale completes

Lendlease UK will return to the former brand name Bovis after the Australian parent group completed the sale of the UK construction business to US private equity firm Atlas Holdings.

NISTA launches to streamline infrastructure and services delivery

NISTA has launched to cover infrastructure planning and delivery, combining the NIC and IPA into one body and streamlining the process.

America biggest overseas investor in UK commercial property in 2024, spending £13.6bn

American investors deployed £13.6bn into the UK’s commercial property market in 2024, more than double the amount spent in 2023.

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