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Thirteen thousand UK construction companies in ‘significant financial distress’
Insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor claims that there has been a 10% increase in the number of construction companies in financial distress over the past year.Insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor claims that there has been a 10% increase in the number of...
Wates confirms £60m Commonwealth Games pool win
Wates Construction is set to make a splash in the West Midlands after winning the design and build contract for the £60m aquatic centre to host events for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Plans for Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick were approved earlier this month...
Report calls for £10bn spend on Glasgow rail and metro schemes
A commission set up by Glasgow Council has recommended a £10bn investment in transport that includes development of a city-wide metro system.A commission set up by Glasgow Council has recommended a £10bn investment in transport that includes development of a...
Aberdeen contractor fined after two fall into uncovered hatch
An electrical contractor has been fined £24,000 after two people were injured falling through an uncovered floor hatch at a residential property.An electrical contractor has been fined £24,000 after two people were injured falling through an uncovered floor...
Ilke factory wins NHBC buildmark
Ilke Homes aims to deliver 2,000 modular homes a year, rising to 5,000 annually within the next five years, through its new factory which opened in Yorkshire last November.Ilke Homes aims to deliver 2,000 modular homes a year, rising to 5,000 annually within the next...
A future built on technology
With a house that can be assembled in a day and early adoption of digital technology, McAvoy’s delivery schedules are 50% those of traditional projects. But, as Emma Crates reports, the industry needs to raise its game if it is to reap the full benefits of offsiteWith...
Construction output forecasts downgraded
Two leading industry forecasters have shaved down output forecasts for the industry over the next few years. The slight downgrade comes amid continued Brexit uncertainty, regional fluctuations in housing markets and growing concerns over major infrastructure delivery....
Consortium project to speed up housing delivery
Scheme aims to deliver 120,000 low-cost homes per yearScheme aims to deliver 120,000 low-cost homes per yearRead Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News | The Construction Index http://bit.ly/2XU0EBo
Industry giants shamed over late payment
Seven major construction firms have been removed or suspended from the Government’s Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time. Around 17 UK companies were shamed during the last three months for failing to meet standards set by the Chartered...
Jinxed school project moves to third contractor
West Berkshire Council is on the hunt for its third contractor to complete an ill-fated primary school project. The 210-place Highwood Copse Primary School was initially to be built by Kier, but after some delays the council decided to rebid the project because of...
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