Category: News
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Kier appoints new head of construction business
Current group managing director for construction and CEO designate, Stuart Togwell, will become CEO of Kier Group from 1 November. James Askew, the construction division’s commercial director, will be interim group managing director of construction until January 2026. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Kier appoints new head of construction business
Current group managing director for construction and CEO designate, Stuart Togwell, will become CEO of Kier Group from 1 November. James Askew, the construction division’s commercial director, will be interim group managing director of construction until January 2026. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Thousands of new homes approved after four-year delay
A landmark agreement between government, regulators and industry has resolved a four-year pause on housing developments in West Sussex. The delivery of 21,000 new homes had been delayed due to concerns about the protection of local wetlands and wildlife. Building work had been halted since 2021 due to concerns over the amount of water being…
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Gateway 2 ‘roadblock’ risks 1.5m homes pledge, warns CPA
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has warned that the government’s pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes is at risk unless it fixes severe delays at Gateway 2, the approval system for higher-risk buildings. Gateway 2, introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022, requires developers to secure approval from the Building Safety Regulator before work…
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GAF Roofing Academy Joins Department of Defense SkillBridge Program
GAF has earned Department of Defense approval for its Roofing Academy under the SkillBridge program—a milestone that expands the Academy’s reach and creates new pathways to long-term careers for transitioning service members. The SkillBridge designation positions the GAF Roofing Academy as a national resource that equips service members with classroom and hands-on training while connecting…
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HS2 tunnel reaches milestone following ‘serious challenges’
The realigned A361, which runs over one of the longest ‘cut-and-cover’ tunnels on the HS2 project, has been reopened. A short section of the road, which runs from Banbury to Daventry, was closed for 11 days to allow the carriageway to be safely realigned over the top of the first section of the tunnel. Set to…
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CIOB report addresses construction’s ‘volatility’
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published new research on the construction industry’s capacity to meet key targets, including the delivery of 1.5 million new homes by 2029. The report, Capacity Constraints in Construction: Rethinking the Business Environment, looks at some of the industry’s biggest challenges, including recruitment, training and retention. The research also considers…
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76 FENCE Celebrates Grand Opening in Birmingham, Alabama
76 FENCE officially opened its newest territories in Birmingham, Alabama with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration hosted in partnership with the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. The event, held at the Greystone Country Club – Legacy Clubhouse, marked a major milestone for local entrepreneurs Erica and Caleb Kennedy, who are bringing one of the…
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Swinerton Completes Renovations at Spelman, Agnes Scott Colleges
Swinerton Builders has wrapped up $1.5 million in renovation projects at two of metropolitan Atlanta’s oldest and most storied educational institutions: Spelman College and Agnes Scott College. The upgrades create new specialized spaces designed to advance student learning and campus experiences. “Education projects are some of our favorite jobs, as we take pride in building…
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Modular specialist finds new owner
Commenting on the deal, Ron Clarke, CEO of McAvoy, said: “Securing the backing and support of Duke Street, one of Europe’s most well-respected investors, underscores the strength of our proposition. They join at a critical time in the modular building industry, when the need for high-quality solutions has never been higher. View the original article and our…