construction news

An Essex contractor has collapsed just weeks after posting a bumper set of results at Companies House. Ongar-based Bolt and Heeks Ltd has ceased trading after administrators from Grant Thorton were appointed. All 55 employess have been made redundant. Latest results...

The Sci-Tech Daresbury science and innovation campus has started the tender race for a contractor to build  its new 43,000 sq ft grade A office complex. The Project Violet scheme involves construction of two buildings providing 12,500 sq ft each and one building...

Hitachi is considering scrapping plans to build its £14bn Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant in North Wales because of soaring costs The engineering giant’s board will meet this week to discuss the increasing costs and further action on the Anglesey prpjects,...

North West building services engineering specialist Ameon has stepped in to take over the £2m mechanical and electrical element of the Murrays’ Mills development in Ancoats, Manchester. Ameon is now working with main contractor, Graham Construction following the...

Marshalls is to buy rival concrete brick producer Edenhall for up to £17.2m. The acquisition deal will see Marshalls pay £11.8m up front for Newport-based Edenhall with up to £5.4m deferred over three years depending on performance. Edenhall, which operates from 10...