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BCIS updates five-year construction industry forecast
Latest projections from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) forecast building costs will increase by a predicted 14 per cent over the next five years to 1Q2031, while tender prices will rise by 15 per cent over the same period. The…
Geopolitical unrest clouds outlook as tender prices rise
The latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), shows tender prices increased by an estimated 0.7 per cent between 4Q2025 and 1Q2026, resulting in a 2.8 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price Index (TPI).…
New counter terror qualification launches to boost workplace preparedness
The Level 3 Ofqual-regulated qualification – called the ‘SFJ Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness’ – aims to strengthen the UK’s counter terrorism protective security and organisational preparedness. It…
Hörmann bollards secure Sanderson Transport’s distribution hub
FBS Hörmann has recently completed the installation of five Hörmann Security Line automatic bollards at the main entrance to the East Midlands storage and distribution facility operated by Stephen Sanderson Transport. The new bollards have…
Business growth and strong profits at McLaren Construction
McLaren Construction reports sustainable growth continues for the business as it reaches the start of its 25th anniversary year. The Tier One contractor’s annual report and accounts for the year ending 31 July 2025 shows the benefits…
New contract award strengthens OCS’ security partnership with Tesco
OCS has been awarded a new security deal with Tesco, supporting approximately 300 stores across Scotland and Northern Ireland. The contract strengthens a relationship built on 19 years of collaboration between both organisations. The…
Venture Security appoints former police chief to its leadership team
Former police Chief Superintendent, David Boyle, has been appointed to the position of People Director at Venture Security. Boyle brings more than 30 years of policing and national emergency services leadership experience and will play a…
BuildingConfidence Gold strengthens supplier assurance in construction
~ Accreditation places OryxAlign on assurance frameworks used by tier one contractors ~ Built environment and construction-focused technology service provider OryxAlign has achieved BuildingConfidence Gold accreditation from Achilles,…
Cost of construction tenders set to rise
Construction tender prices are set to climb by up to 5.0 per in 2026, threatening costs for key UK programmes and challenging project viability, according to new data from global professional services company Turner & Townsend. In its…
Double win for Corps Security at 2025 Security and Fire Excellence Awards
Corps Security celebrated a double win at this year’s Security and Fire Excellence Awards. The social enterprise was recognised in two categories: Inspiration in HR, and Security or Fire ESG Initiative of the Year. In both categories,…
Demand for green buildings has slowed according to RICS Sustainability Report
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, revealing a slowdown in global demand growth for sustainable buildings and a concerning lack of progress in carbon measurement across…
SGC Security Services strengthens commercial leadership with industry veteran
Simon Anderson has been appointed to the role of Commercial Director at SGC Security Services, a leading UK security provider and an SIA Approved Contractor Scheme accredited company. Anderson brings over 30 years of exceptional experience…