construction news

Offsite construction specialist Merit is progressing with expansion plans despite an unexpected winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs. Bosses at the North East based contractor were taken by surprise by the move by the tax man last week. The firm is now set...

Bouygues UK has been confirmed by student rooms developer UPP as lead contractor for the University of Exeter’s flagship student rooms campus, after the pair reached financial close on the landmark scheme. The three-year project thought to be worth £185m will...

Costain has appointed Andy Denman as its new road sector director to spearhead growth across the highways market. Denman brings over 25 years of experience from senior roles formerly as highways director at Amey for over three years, and before that operation director...

Sir Robert McAlpine has wrapped up its two-year “Evolving SRM” overhaul by slimming down its main board and sharpening its focus on three core sectors – commercial, healthcare and industrial. The move signals a shift in emphasis away from transport infrastructure,...

Shed and multi-room building contractor Winvic has broken through the £1bn sales barrier and delivered thicker margins as its three-pillar business in logistics, multi-room and civils continues to deliver. Turnover rose 6% to £1,017m for the year to 31 January 2025,...

Manchester-based utilities contractor IES Utilities Group has named former SSE Enterprise boss Neil Kirkby as its new chief executive officer. He takes on the role from former CEO Breandan Flynn who steps up to the role of executive chairman. Kirkby brings more than...

Brick maker Michelmersh saw profits fall during the first half of the year as pricing remained highly competitive in the market. The manufacturer said demand for bricks remains 25% below the most recent 2022 high point while increased production meant stocks are above...