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After several COVID-related setbacks, the Environment Bill, which provides a post-Brexit framework for environmental governance in England, is set to become law this autu...
As part of ongoing plans to expand its concrete offering across the West Midlands, Aggregate Industries has opened a new ready mix concrete plant in Coleshill, Warwickshi...
June 21 – 27 marks Love your Lungs Week, a British Lung Foundation initiative to promote better lung health. Alex Minett, Head of Product & Markets at CHAS, loo...
The construction industry is known for its heavy use of natural resources, which is often an unavoidable part of the process. However, as the UK Government becomes more c...
New research highlights that the construction industry has grown nearly 6% in early spring 2021, meaning that new work and repair and maintenance are £334m above pre-pand...
The start of this month saw Birmingham City Council launch its new Clean Air Zone (CAZ), with the scheme being enforced from this week. Siemens Mobility Limited designed...
JCT has announced the launch of the Dispute Adjudication Board Documentation 2021 (DAB 2021). The new product was first made available for pre-order via the JCT online st...
A winning combination of fixed costs, product reliability and good honest customer service means highways services specialist Electrical Testing has now resolved to switc...
A new design of bridge that could transform rail crossings across Britain will be unveiled by Network Rail at Rail Live today (June 16). The innovative circular bridge is...
Regional transport body Midlands Connect has outlined plans for an £800million alternative fuels network, which if installed could create an international centre of excel...
A new survey of 750 UK business leaders has revealed the successes and failures of business’ digital transformation journey during the pandemic. It found: The majority (5...
JCB employees are embarking on a major fundraising drive for children’s charity the NSPCC with the launch of a £70,000 appeal. The JCB NSPCC Platinum Jubilee Appeal start...
Coinford Plant kick started the year with an extensive order of 95 excavators, supplied by HCMUK throughout 2021. Coinford Director Lee Burlton said: “Our latest purchase...
The van leasing market is changing. Innovation and development in infrastructure and competitive pricing are making electric vans the next big step in the industry. Thank...
Cross River Partnership (CRP), a non-profit and impartial partnership organisation that delivers positive change for London’s residents, businesses and visitors, partnere...
Altuity Solutions Ltd, a UK-based developer of facilities management (FM) and underground asset management software, has won a business growth grant from the West of Engl...
With two opportunities selected for the future of its UK-based conveying businesses, Komatsu announced plans for a management buyout of its in-region conveyor manufacturi...
Family-run business Weldsafe were really excited to announce the launch of their brand new website. Based in Scotstoun in the West End of Glasgow, Weldsafe have invested...
In the words of the British Prime Minister: “Build, build, build.” At least, that is the plan being mounted by Westminster to escape the looming recession. The economy ha...
Buckland Newton Hire is a family run plant hire and waste disposal company based in Dorset. To expand its long-term hire capabilities and support the opening of a new fac...
GKD Technologies has announced that it will be exhibiting at the much-anticipated Rail Live exhibition 16 – 17 June 2021, Quinton Rail Technology Centre, Warwickshire, sh...
Goldacre Ventures (Goldacre), a VC firm based in London focusing on the Smart Built Environment, is excited to announce that applications are now open for its annual scal...
It’s widely accepted that Modern Methods of Construction represent the future of volume housebuilding and are a key part of the solution that will enable the sector...
WJ Group, the market-leading highway marking and safety business, has acquired Bellstan Ltd, a long-standing road marking company based in Berkshire. The official acquisi...
Wessex Water trucks powered by sewage and food waste are hitting the roads this summer, a transport revolution that could potentially slash greenhouse gas emissions and i...
Organisers of this year’s JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham say the industry is showing enthusiasm to get back to in-person events, with sales of exhibitor spac...
Six innovative and pioneering projects exploring the benefits and applications of 5G technology in the transport sector have been awarded a share of a £1.6 million invest...
LEADING ironwork designer and manufacturer Wrekin Products has completed an intensive consultation process to secure the opportunity to supply its specialist Unite range...
Signalling apprentice, Thomas Briggs, based at Saxmundham in Suffolk, has become Network Rail’s 3000th apprentice since the apprenticeship levy launched in April 2017. Th...
Highways England has announced a new woodland the size of 135 football pitches will be planted in partnership with Forestry England, alongside the route of the proposed L...
Tilbury Douglas has announced the appointment of Catherine Brookes as Highways Sector Director for their infrastructure business. Catherine joins Tilbury Douglas on 7th J...
The contracting division of Aggregate Industries has announced that it has won and started working on the prestigious contract to construct the new Preston Western Distri...
Construction professionals are being urged to get expert advice when buying professional indemnity insurance in the face of rising premiums and potential claims associate...
As the US construction sector is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, President Biden is working on a major infrastructure bill. This is the perfect time for Scottish m...
The Building a Safer Future (BSF) Charter has launched its ‘Charter Champion’ initiative to help companies drive the systemic culture change required to put building safe...
Construction technology company Zutec Holding AB, has announced that it will supply the BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall and Balfour Beatty (BMB) joint venture with digital qu...
We all love a bask in the sun from time to time — especially if it’s on a warm beach or in your garden on a summer’s day. But when you work outdoors, overly w...
CPI EuroMix Chief Operating Officer Tony O’Sullivan recently completed a Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility programme at the London Business School le...
RSP UK were thrilled to announce a world first with the release of their suction excavator that will transform the plant hire industry! 2021 will see the German based man...
Hill & Smith Ltd consolidates to create new Vehicle Restraint business A new business group has been formed combining the strength and expertise of four leading UK ro...
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