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Sodexo has been awarded a place on the Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) new RM6378 Facilities Management & Security Services framework. The national framework, which replaced both the RM6232 Facilities Management &…
Two-thirds of UK construction companies say fuel is their biggest cost pressure
A new white paper from Right Fuel Card reveals that fuel costs are hitting the UK construction sector harder than almost any other industry, with two-thirds (67 per cent) of construction businesses naming it their single biggest cost…
M&E contract win for Kimpton in Liverpool
Kimpton has secured the mechanical & electrical (M&E) engineering contract at The City of Liverpool College. Social value comprised a key component of the procurement process and Kimpton will now host a number of students on…
GMI Construction Group builds public sector portfolio with four places on Crescent Construction…
GMI Construction Group has secured places on all four lots it bid for under the new Crescent Construction framework, strengthening its ability to deliver public-sector projects across the Midlands and North of England. The appointments…
GPA announces crucial step forward in delivering a new Civil Service office space in Darlington
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has taken an important step forward in delivering a new Civil Service office space in Darlington. Approximately 800 tonnes of steel are now being installed at the site of the Brunswick Street Government…
Construction activity forecast to fall significantly in 2026
The Construction Products Association’s (CPA) forecast for construction output has been downgraded further in its Summer forecast, due to the lagged impacts of the Middle East conflict that are starting to pass through to both the…
A year of measurable progress highlighted in Corps Security’s 2026 ESG report
Corps Security has published its 2026 ESG report reflecting on its environmental, social and governance performance in 2025. Its highlights include an 18.57 per cent reduction in total carbon footprint, Platinum certification from Neutral…
McLaren Construction to deploy autonomous robots at scale
McLaren Construction has teamed up with FieldAI, an international leader in physical AI, to bring general-purpose robots to its UK construction sites. Under the partnership, McLaren will deploy autonomous quadruped robots, initially to…
Q3 has shopping centre deal in the bag
Q3 Services has won a new five-year contract, commencing in August, with The Square, Camberley’s leading retail shopping centre, following four years of successfully delivering cleaning and security services at the site. Home to around 140…
SimonsVoss launches FORTLOX Series to help secure critical infrastructure and distributed estates
Digital locking specialist SimonsVoss has launched the FORTLOX Series, a new mechatronic locking system designed to help organisations strengthen security across technical infrastructure sites with remote assets and distributed estates. At…
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…