construction news

Holcim has snapped up one of the Midlands and East of England’s largest independent materials suppliers in a deal that expands its quarrying, recycling and readymix footprint across nine sites. The acquisition brings PJ Thory, Gemmix and Pro Minimix into the Holcim UK...

Kent County Council (KCC) has signed a new 21-year highways contract with Ringway. The Highways Term Maintenance Contract starts next May and will be worth around £50m a year covering everything from gritting in winter and fixing potholes to maintaining bridges and...

Plans to bring Plymouth’s long-empty Civic Centre tower back to life with 140 flats have taken a major step forward after the project secured critical funding. The Grade II-listed slab tower, once a 1962 symbol of Plymouth’s post-war ambition, will be converted into...

Galliford Try has shaken up its senior ranks with the promotion of long-serving operator Cliff Wheatley to its executive board. Wheatley steps up to Divisional managing director of Building from 1 January 2026, taking over from industry stalwart Ian Jubb, who will...

Wates in partnership with Guildford Borough Council has submitted plans to build nearly 250 homes in the Surrey town’s centre. The £86m scheme will be delivered at Guildford Park Road car park to deliver 248 new homes, with a around 40% to become council homes....

Expanding building maintenance specialist Cardo Group has posted a strong set of results with profits and turnover on the up. Latest numbers for the year to 28 February 2025 show turnover increasing to £145.2m from £83.6m last time as pre-tax profits jumped to £5m...