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World’s first hydrogen digger starts prep for Thames Crossing
The world’s first hydrogen powered digger has been put to work commercially on the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing project. National Highways hailed the move as it sets out to become the UK’s first carbon neutral construction project. It is the first time anywhere in the...
Welsh contractor opens southern office
Jones Bros has opened an office in Cardiff.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News | Construction Index https://ift.tt/nkxVYG8
Heidelberg wins Sizewell C concrete supply deal
Heidelberg Materials UK has secured a contract to supply concrete for the main works at Sizewell C on the Suffolk coast.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News | Construction Index https://ift.tt/Se7oMjG
HG to build Hackney Wick student accommodation
Property developer Firethorn has appointed HG Construction to put up a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) block in Hackney Wick.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News | Construction Index https://ift.tt/orLVMjy
Bovis signs £237m army barracks contract
Bovis Construction has been appointed to deliver new and improved army infrastructure at two locations in the East Midlands. Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News | Construction Index https://ift.tt/Tonmt7R
Skanska’s £500m Newark bypass gets go-ahead
A plan by National Highways to relieve congestion and improve safety along the A46 in Newark has been given the go-ahead. Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News | Construction Index https://ift.tt/9sI2boM
Bumper year for Red Construction
Latest results from Red Construction Group show near 50% growth in turnover and profits doubled.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News | Construction Index https://ift.tt/32MgLUW
Bovis bags £237m East Midlands army barracks upgrade
Bovis Construction has signed a £237m deal to deliver new Army facilities across two East Midlands sites under the Ministry of Defence’s £5.1bn estate modernisation drive. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation confirmed Bovis will deliver major upgrades at Kendrew...
25 firms land places on £250m Guinness safety framework
The Guinness Partnership has selected 25 firms from over 88 bidders to deliver a major new £250m buildings remediation framework designed to tackle fire safety and structural issues across its housing stock. Among the winners are Axis Europe, Durkan, Higgins,...
Profits double at Red Construction
Main contractor RED Construction Group has seen profits double on the back of a 50% increase in turnover. Latest results for the year to March 31 2025 show pre-tax profit rose to £4m from £2m on the back of turnover up to £170.8m from £114.8m. RED has recently...
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