At a time when Scotland desperately needs electricians to fulfil housing demand and net zero targets, the head of Scotland’s largest construction trade body, SELECT has accused the UK and Scottish Governments of undermining the electrical workforce [read more…]
Lowry Building & Civil Engineering Ltd relies on its Merlo telehandlers to support projects across Northern Ireland. From confined city-centre builds to major education developments, versatility, reliability and strong dealer support underpins a successful long-term [read more…]
Ground engineering contractor Geobear has delivered ground improvement works to London Rowing Club headquarters on the Putney Embankment. The geotechnical specialist stabilised balcony foundations constructed on weak, made-ground soils, deploying over 400kg of geopolymer resin [read more…]
Glasgow City Council has granted planning permission for 46 much-needed, modern social rent homes at the former Queen’s Park School site on Grange Road, marking a significant milestone in the continued regeneration of Glasgow’s Southside. [read more…]
New research from workplace health specialists Lime Health reveals that more than four in ten construction workers report making more errors when working while unwell, raising significant safety concerns across one of the UK’s most [read more…]
Merlo UK, a leading manufacturer of telescopic handlers for the construction and agricultural sectors, has strengthened its machinery tracking and asset visibility strategy with ABAX’s tracking solutions. A new video showcases how Merlo UK uses ABAX Worksite to keep [read more…]
Housebuilder Story Homes has submitted a planning application to Salford City Council for land at Hazelhurst Farm in Worsley, marking a significant step forward in delivering much-needed new homes in the local area. The proposed development will deliver 155 [read more…]
Fresh from an award-winning year, Mellor Bromley has entered 2026 with the opportunity to capitalise further on its strong blend of experience and quality, as Andy Cox, Joint Managing Director, recently outlined to Construction Industry News. “The company [read more…]
The Inspeq Platform is a modular operational layer designed to sit alongside existing enterprise systems, giving organisations control-tower oversight of inspections, work order execution, and fleet operations without disrupting established workflows. Across mining, construction, energy, [read more…]
As home renovation remains popular, and with the focus being on the acquisition and refurbishment of rural properties, this has resulted in Steel Window Association (SWA) members reporting a higher than usual demand for the replacement of [read more…]
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