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Henry construction administrators seeking to claim back £10m

The Henry construction administrators are taking legal action to claim back £10m that was paid to a director shortly before the company fell.

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PCA and BTS team up to deliver webinar on damp and mould

The PCA and the BTS will co-host an online webinar for professionals concerning damp and mould, and their effects on health

Willmott Dixon wins place on NHS decarbonisation framework

The NHS decarbonisation framework has appointed Willmott Dixon as a supplier for various projects across England and Wales.

2025 reflections and predictions: Construction industry professionals discuss the year ahead

As energy efficiency and sustainability become ever more pressing targets, what lies in store for the UK construction industry in 2025? Industry experts share their thoughts.

[VIDEO] ‘World first’ hydrogen combustion engine from JCB approved for commercial use

Eleven authorities across Europe have given licensing and approval for JCB's hydrogen combustion engine (HCE), currently in development, to be used in commercial machines.

PM lays out new UK Artificial Intelligence plan

The prime minister has laid out the new UK artificial intelligence plan, intending it to boost the country's industry in the coming years.

CMA housebuilder investigation extended as conclusion not yet reached

The CMA housebuilder investigation has been extended to March, as the evidence gathered so far is not enough to make an informed decision.

Building Safety Levy Implementation: Key changes and details announced

Ben Cheeseman, commercial director at Harwood Building Control, discusses the updated Building Safety Levy and what this means for developers.

Welsh social landlord alliance establish standardised house designs

A Welsh social landlord alliance is set to publish a document with a set of standardised, energy efficient social home designs.

HS2 Kenilworth Bypass enters final phase of construction

Construction of the box structure for the HS2 Kenilworth Bypass has entered the final phase of construction.

Construction companies that couldn’t survive in 2025

Learn more about the construction companies that have fallen into administration after tough economic times in 2025.

Working in cold weather: How can construction employers mitigate risk?

The Met Office has issued cold and icy weather alerts across large parts of the country, therefore construction employers are being reminded of their responsibilities to keep their workers safe as cold weather prevails across the UK.

HSE issues new stone worktop guidance on the back of calls for ban

New stone worktop guidance has been published by the Health and Safety Executive as the debate for its banning continues.

FMB push housing as PMI’s show housebuilding weakest performer

The FMB is pushing housing as the latest PMI release show housebuilding to be the weakest performing in the sector.

Glencar announce huge switch to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel

Glencar have announced a switch to HVO fuel for all their active construction sites in a huge carbon-saving move.

[VIDEO] Komatsu showcases lunar construction machinery concepts at CES 2025

Japanese firm Komatsu has shared concepts for machinery for underwater automation and construction on other planets at CES 2025.

Building control salaries driven to historic highs by skills shortage

A report by Carrington West reveals that difficulties in the Building Control profession have driven salaries to unprecedented heights.

Why teaching modular construction in homebuilding skills hubs is key to solving the housing crisis

Dave Dargan, CEO of the Starship Group, discusses how teaching modular skills in homebuilding hubs will be essential to hitting targets.

Timber module system could simplify maintenance of high rise buildings

Graz University of Technology is developing a timber module system that could make frame replacement in high rise buildings much easier.

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