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Exeter College expands its offering with a Construction Innovation Centre
A significant milestone has been marked at Exeter College as they officially open a Construction Innovation Centre and…
Paddington Construction asset sales raise over £200,000 following closure
When Paddington Construction ceased trading, BPI was appointed to manage the sale of its extensive woodworking and…
Hoist & Winch performance reaches new heights in roof replacement project
When a landmark building in Nottingham required the replacement of its fabric tensile roof covering, the subcontractor…
Abingdon & Witney College expands Bicester campus
Abingdon & Witney College are proud to announce the expansion of their construction facilities in Bicester to meet the…
VM Elevators secures CHAS Elite certification
VM Elevators, a leading independent lift and escalator specialist, has achieved CHAS Elite certification, reinforcing…
Construction project presses home the advantage of using Hoist & Winch
To ensure the safe, effective and efficient transfer of plant equipment into the basement energy room of a new…
The new Central Digital Platform: What you need to know
The government is set to launch its Central Digital Platform (CDP) in February 2025, aligning with the introduction of…
What does the Procurement Act 2023 mean for Social Value?
With the Procurement Act 2023 set to 'go live' in February 2025, Ian McKinnon, Chief Product Officer at Veriforce CHAS,…
Seven issues affecting the construction industry in 2025
The construction industry is navigating a period of significant change, shaped by new government initiatives,…
Veriforce CHAS collaboration fuels fleet expansion and operational growth
KM Group, a multi-award-winning leader in construction, civil engineering, and utility infrastructure services, has…
New study confirms heat pumps vastly outperform traditional heating systems
A groundbreaking study analysing real-world performance data for heat pumps across the UK has revealed that both Ground…
York Handmade wins major award at the brick oscars
The York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country, has won a major honour in…
Don’t let poor signal derail your project: including mobile signal boosters in tenders
If you’re in the process of tendering for a commercial construction project and want to make sure that the end result…
GSHPA welcomes government's commitment to heat pump sector
The Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) applauds the UK government's recent announcements aimed at bolstering…
Get ready for the London Build Expo and a record-breaking speaker lineup!
In just one week, the largest and most exciting edition of the London Build Expo will open show doors at 9.30am on…
E1 and Veriforce CHAS announce strategic partnership to enhance procurement
E1, the leading commercial construction procurement network, and Veriforce CHAS, the foremost supply chain risk…
What a brick! Steve retires after 36 years at York Handmade
Steve Pittham, the longest-serving employee at the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, has retired. Steve joined…
The UK’s biggest festival of construction is almost here!
London Build, co-located with the London Build Fire & Security Expo, opens show doors at 9.30am on November 20th & 21st…
York Handmade plays pivotal role in stunning London development
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in a prestigious new mixed-use development in…
The wait is nearly over for Fire & Security Expo co-hosted with London Build Expo
Excitement is building within the fire safety and building security industries as we approach the opening of the London…
NASC set to introduce TG30 System Scaffolding Guidance at ScaffEx24
National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is preparing to introduce TG30, a cutting-edge guidance suite for…
Surge in NASC membership as standards seen as 'Best in Market'
Following enhancements in its entry standards, National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) proudly announces…
Labcraft to showcase cutting-edge vehicle lighting solutions at FORS Conference
Labcraft, a leader in innovative LED lighting for commercial vehicles, is excited to announce its participation in the…
Veriforce CHAS launches UKAS-accredited ISO certification body for construction
Veriforce CHAS, the UK based supply chain risk management and contractor assessment organisation has expanded its range…
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Huge restructuring programme needed after Carillion collapse
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Rarely has a story regarding the fortunes of a construction company generated more national press interest than the fall from grace of Carillion. Those of us who remember the company as the construction arm of Tarmac prior to 1999 are aghast that such a business could find itself in such straits. The issue goes much further than mere sentiment, of…
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