Category: News
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Half of construction SMEs report losses or lower profits in new survey
“In short, if we want the construction industry to be sustainable, we must make it easier for smaller firms to thrive. That means tackling issues such as late payments, and ensuring SMEs can affordably hire apprentices to grow the skilled workforce our sector desperately needs. With the right support, SMEs can and will continue to…
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Balfour wins £47m Suffolk flood defence contract
Peter Mumford, managing director of Balfour Beatty’s regional civils business, said: “Drawing on our extensive experience and expertise, we will deliver this scheme to the highest standard, providing long-term protection for the Suffolk coastline and the people who depend on it.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Skanska hires CIOB fellow as divisional director for target markets
Skanska UK has appointed James Davies FCIOB as divisional director to oversee major construction projects in regions, defence and healthcare. Davies joins from Laing O’Rourke, where he has held the post of operations leader since November 2022. His over two-decade career in construction includes a three-year stint at ISG, where he was director of major…
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In pictures | Inspectors use rope access to survey Rochester Old Bridge
“Over a four-week period of day and night shifts, inspectors will inspect the full extent of the bridge. Compared to the New Bridge, which we inspected last year, the historic construction of the Old Bridge makes it more challenging to closely inspect the below deck elements.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Balfour uses temporary structure during medieval bridge refurb
Russell Ward, major projects sales manager at Mabey Hire, added: “Space was extremely limited on site, with existing buildings in close proximity, as well as footpaths and other furniture on both banks. All of this meant that we only had a very small footprint in which to assemble and manoeuvre the bridge. View the original…
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CIOB signs up to support new London green skills initiative
“At its heart is the principle that construction organisations must embed both inclusion and sustainability, develop their teams so that they have the green and other future skills that they will need to compete as modern professionals, and act as role models in our industry, which is all closely aligned with the focused themes in…
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MoD contractor ‘alliance’ to start building first MMC military bedspaces
A contractor ‘alliance’ established last year to build single-living accommodation (SLA) for the British army using MMC has been allocated its first projects as part of plans to deliver 16,000 new bedspaces by 2034. The six-year alliance comprises Laing O’Rourke, Reds10, Bowmer & Kirkland, ESS Modular and two Kier joint ventures. The 1,794 projects are…
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In pictures | The best images of the summer
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past months. Pye Homes’ yoga session (Image: Pye Homes) From hard hats to yoga mats Pye Homes invited construction workers to join a wellness session highlighting the importance of mental health awareness to celebrate International Day of Yoga in June. Through its parent company, Blenheim…
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Mace, WSP, Bovis among suppliers in pan-government consultancy framework
Mace Consult, Bovis and WSP are among the 219 suppliers in a new iteration of a pan-government agreement for the provision of management consultancy services for the public sector. The vetted suppliers of the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) will provide cost-effective consultancy advice across a range of specialisms, such as…
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HSE issues plant safety warning
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning about the risk of people being struck by an excavator or a load if the operator does not use the isolation device correctly. HSE published a safety notice after a slinger was fatally crushed between the quick hitch and a fixed structure during a lifting…