construction news

A civils contractor set up by former Hewlett Group owner John Duffy has ceased trading after a major bust-up at board level. Leeds-based CORE Special Projects said it was pulling off sites this week with Duffy and managing director Alan Cooper, a long-time associate...

Spanish contracting giant Acciona scooped the highest value of orders in May with a single Thames Water job to deliver a £400m waterworks upgrade in North London. The Coppermills works upgrade in the Lea Valley covers a huge package of civils and MEICA works to boost...

Growing building maintenance specialist Cardo Group has struck a deal to acquire Caerphilly external wall insulation contractor SERS, further strengthening its nationwide delivery network. The asset purchase agreement encompasses both SERS Energy Solutions Group and...

Laing O’Rourke has appointed Ilze Williamson to the new role of Finance Director for its Europe hub. Williamson is a chartered accountant with 16 years’ experience across the UK and South Africa. Her previous role was Chief Financial Officer with architectural...

United Living Group has acquired a majority stake in civils and site power distribution specialist Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions. Glenelly is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, and has been trading since 2016 with around 50 employees. The move marks United Living’s...