Category: News
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Tender prices under pressure as new project orders dry up
A slowdown in new project orders is intensifying pressure on tender prices across the UK construction industry, consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has warned. RLB’s latest weighted average tender price index (TPI) forecasts a 3.03% uplift for 2025, which is slightly down from the Q2 2025 forecast of 3.22%. Although Office for National Statistics (ONS)…
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HSE finds most workplaces lack essential noise protection knowledge
“If your defence against workplace noise is to give your workers hearing protection, then you need to check that it works. How confident are you that the hearing protection you have supplied is in good order, is being worn when it should be, how it should be, and that it is not stopping your workers…
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Rolls-Royce appoints Balfour as nuclear construction partner
Philip Hoare, Balfour Beatty group chief executive, said: “In my first week as Balfour Beatty’s group chief executive, I’m proud to announce this latest appointment – a strong endorsement of our growing presence and capability in the UK defence market, one of our four key strategic growth markets. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Reds10 starts construction of Thorney Island modular barracks
Phil Cook, defence director at Reds10, added: “Through our close working partnership with the DIO, Reds10 is pioneering advanced technologies and techniques to deliver exceptional value at Baker Barracks. Utilising industrialised construction to design and build innovative, sustainable and high-quality living spaces, we are transforming the living accommodation for the armed forces at pace.” View…
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Reds10 starts construction of Thorney Island modular barracks
Phil Cook, defence director at Reds10, added: “Through our close working partnership with the DIO, Reds10 is pioneering advanced technologies and techniques to deliver exceptional value at Baker Barracks. Utilising industrialised construction to design and build innovative, sustainable and high-quality living spaces, we are transforming the living accommodation for the armed forces at pace.” View…
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Amey management to receive biodiversity training
Senior leaders and managers at infrastructure consultancy Amey will go through biodiversity training as part of a new ‘nature-positive strategy’ for its operations and projects. Executive staff will receive training on “nature-based solutions, enhancing ecological connectivity and long-term ecosystem resilience”. The company will also appoint biodiversity champions to share success stories and promote best practices.…
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Balfour Beatty begins next chapter with new CEO
“With significant opportunities ahead and a talented team in an industry that is rapidly evolving, I am energised by both the challenge and the responsibility. I look forward to listening, learning, and leading as we take the next steps forward, together.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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McAlpine and Mace among contractors behind RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist
Sir Robert McAlpine and Mace are two of the contractors that built three projects shortlisted in this year’s Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. The six projects in the running for the UK’s highest accolade in architecture include Big Ben’s restoration, the new home for the London College of Fashion, and pharma giant…
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Interim chief construction adviser appointment ‘expected’ this month
However, Paul Morrell, who held this post from its creation until 2012, told CM last year that the position recommended by the Grenfell Inquiry is very different from the role he had and sounded “much more like [the role] carried out by the Building Regulations Advisory Committee”. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Construction card firm ordered to change name after CSCS request
The CSCS spokesperson told CM that although it doesn’t prevent construction workers from using third parties to submit their card applications, all must be processed by them “to ensure accurate verification of health and safety training and qualifications with the appropriate awarding organisations, and to reduce the risk of fraud”. View the original article and…