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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…
Protecting the past
Bruce Donald, UK and Ireland Sales Manager at SimonsVoss, discusses the benefits modern, non-invasive access solutions can offer heritage sites and the part they play in securing historic environments In the intricate world of heritage site…
Building costs forecast to rise 15% in next five years
The latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows building costs are set to increase by 15 per cent over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 20 per cent over the same period. As…
Magenta Security unveils staff mental health and wellbeing support programme
The security firm has launched a programme to provide mental health and general wellbeing support to staff. Partnering with a leading care and metal heath consultancy, an employee assistance solutions provider, Magenta Security Services is…
Construction industry shortage of skilled workers is more prevalent than in other industries
Skills shortages continue to be a significant challenge for the European construction industry, despite growth prospects in data centres, life sciences and high-tech projects. This is according to a new ‘Construction Market…
Construction companies are hurting from rising energy prices and hidden commission
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 still affecting organisations across the industry, energy...
Ofgem Blamed for Errors That Led to Energy Suppliers Going Bust: Can we trust the regulator?
Unless you’re with one of the UK’s larger energy suppliers, there’s a...
British Airways Becomes the First Airline to Use Sustainable Fuel
We’re all trying to find ways to love more sustainably. We’re cycling...
Looking back at 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, Lee Fox, Director of Global Business Development and Key Accounts for Kleen-Tex, discusses the impact the pandemic has had on the facilities management industry, whilst looking ahead to the trends and opportunities…
Cost of Living in the UK Surges at its Fastest Pace in Almost 10 Years
Has your household been feeling the pinch in recent months? You’re not...
CICV Forum issues winter warning and insists construction industry must keep following COVID-19…
As Scotland prepares for its second coronavirus cold snap, the Construction Industry Coronavirus...
Launch of The Pallet LOOP™ is welcomed by key construction industry players
The problem posed by the lack of pallet reuse in the UK...