construction news

The Natural History Museum has appointed Mace as main contractor for its new collections, research and digitisation centre in Shinfield at Thames Valley Science Park. Construction will begin imminently with industry data specialist BarbourABI valuing the deal at...

GEG Capital has snapped up high-voltage cable specialist Approved Power Services to strengthen its presence in the fast-expanding energy infrastructure market. St Helens-based APS specialises in high-voltage cable jointing and commissioning up to 132kV. The firm works...

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has started the procurement process for a new eight-year framework worth up to £250m. Work will cover building and civils schemes across the region from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2034. A pipeline notice states: “Typical...

Carlisle-based contractor Cubby Construction is in talks with potential investors around a financial restructure following losses on a civils job. The £24m turnover family-owned firm ran into problems working on Galliford Try’s Carlisle Southern Link Road project and...

Smaller house builders are set for a major boost under new government plans to speed up housing delivery by slashing red tape, easing environmental rules, and unlocking finance. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has unveiled a wide-ranging support package to bring...

Contractors are being put on alert for a £35m-plus bid race for the first section of the long-delayed Hereford Western Bypass project. Herefordshire Council plans to launch the tender in September for the 3-year works contract covering construction of the link between...

Recovering £20m spent on cladding remediation work from third parties has helped Willmott Dixon return to profit. Tighter contract controls also contributed to the turnaround with pre-tax profits for 2024 at £46.8m compared to a £14.4m loss last time with turnover...