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Construction output slips after two months of growth

New construction output figures published by the ONS today (13 September) show a decline for July 2023 following two months of growth.

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. rebrands as AtkinsRéalis

The project management firm SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is rebranding to AtkinsRéalis, in order to unite its various brands worldwide.

Belfast suffers highest tool theft rate in the UK

Nearly one in 10 tradespeople across the UK have become victims of tool theft, with Belfast having the highest rate at 14.6%- or one in six.

BAM launches £25M restoration of Blackburn College’s iconic Victoria Building

BAM has begun work on the restoration of the historic Victoria Building at Blackburn College, which has been standing for 135 years.

Unite Construction strike ballot to consult NAECI workers this week

In their largest construction strike ballot to date, Unite will ask 3,000 NAECI members if they want to take action over the dispute on next year's wages.

Morgan Sindall delivers new £44m site for Kenilworth School

Morgan Sindall has completed construction on a brand-new site for Kenilworth School and Sixth Form in the West Midlands.

Over a half of planners will struggle to meet Biodiversity Net Gain deadlines

The RTPI has found that 61% of planners cannot confirm they will have resources in place to meet the November Biodiversity Net Gain deadline.

Barhale secures £16.8m North London water pipeline contract

Thames Water have awarded a North London water trunk main contract to Barhale, as part of the AMP7 Conditional Allowance Trunk Main Schemes.

August construction PMIs show marginal increase in overall output

The PMI score for August was 50.8, down from 51.7 in July, showing a marginal increase in overall output, according to August construction PMIs.

CLC to form expert panel on RAAC, offers support to government

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) will unite a panel of technical and industry experts in response to the RAAC crisis.

Procure Partnerships Framework unveils 87 contractors for largest-ever UK framework

The Procure Partnerships Framework has recently named 87 contractors for its second-generation National Framework.

Kier to acquire Buckingham Group’s rail assets

After it's economic troubles, Buckingham Group's rail assets will be absorbed by Kier's Transportation business.

Understanding water ingress in roofs – and how a structural warranty reduces the risk

Water ingress in roofs can lead to mould, mildew and algae, causing expensive repairs and reducing resale value of a property.

Industry reacts to RAAC panels in UK schools scandal

After UK schools were given one working day's notice to close due to the risk posed by RAAC panels, the construction industry responds.

JCT training courses: New course dates for Autumn 2023

A flexible range of JCT training courses and resources to give you all the information you need on JCT contracts.

Residential property transactions down 16% in July vs last year

According to the latest HMRC property transactions, the number of residential property transactions was down by 16% in July compared to the same time last year.

Kier, Laing O’Rourke and Wates score £225m MoJ contract

A trio of contractors have been selected to provide up to 1,200 new prison places across the UK by 2025 under the new MoJ contract.

Industry reacts to Government scrapping nutrient neutrality rules

The Government is scrapping nutrient neutrality legislation to boost housebuilding- but experts say UK rivers would be at increased risk of pollution.

What is the value of community engagement?

Community engagement should be more than a box to tick; proactive, inclusive and collaborative engagement can deliver not only better value for the developer but more diverse and sustainable place-making for all, says Marsha Ramroop of Building People.

How gender inequality in urban planning fails to address women’s fear of crime

Rectifying gender inequality in urban planning can play a significant role in addressing women’s fear of crime- and create safer environments for everyone, says Olivia Docker of Boyer.

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