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Construction starts down 20% year on year amid persistent housing slump
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (597+ words) 08 Sep 2026 By Nicola Harley Construction activity fell by a fifth in the three months to 31 August compared to the same period last year, according to new analysis from Glenigan. Its latest Construction Index, which tracks the value of construction projects…...
UK construction activity July 2026: East of England
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (87+ words) Construction News UK construction activity July 2026: East of England Digital Edition: UK construction activity July 2026: East of England A Premium Subscription to Construction News gives you access to interactive data dashboards (materials supply & prices, industry output, sector & regions activity(provided…...
UK construction activity July 2026: West Midlands
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (83+ words) constructionnews.co.uk UK construction activity July 2026: West Midlands Digital Edition: UK construction activity July 2026: West Midlands A Premium Subscription to Construction News gives you access to interactive data dashboards (materials supply & prices, industry output, sector & regions activity(provided by…...
UK construction activity July 2026: Scotland
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (80+ words) constructionnews.co.uk UK construction activity July 2026: Scotland Digital Edition: UK construction activity July 2026: Scotland A Premium Subscription to Construction News gives you access to interactive data dashboards (materials supply & prices, industry output, sector & regions activity(provided by Glenigan), workforce,…...
UK construction activity July 2026: North West
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (83+ words) constructionnews.co.uk UK construction activity July 2026: North West Digital Edition: UK construction activity July 2026: North West A Premium Subscription to Construction News gives you access to interactive data dashboards (materials supply & prices, industry output, sector & regions activity(provided by…...
UK construction activity July 2026: North East
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (83+ words) constructionnews.co.uk UK construction activity July 2026: North East Digital Edition: UK construction activity July 2026: North East A Premium Subscription to Construction News gives you access to interactive data dashboards (materials supply & prices, industry output, sector & regions activity(provided by…...
UK construction activity July 2026: Industrial
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (136+ words) 07 Sep 2026 By CN Contributor Industrial project starts remained weak compared with last year, although quarter‑on‑quarter performance improved significantly. Main contract awards also increased slightly on an annual basis, while detailed planning approvals surged due to a substantial rise…...
Former Balfour Beatty boss appointed BP chair
1+ week, 3+ day ago (218+ words) 03 Sep 2026 By Harmsworth Former Balfour Beatty chief executive Ian Tyler has been appointed chair of energy giant BP with immediate effect. Tyler joined BP’s board as a non-executive director in April 2025 and became interim chair on 26 May 2026. He previously spent…...
Turnover grows but margin tightens at employee-owned contractor
1+ week, 5+ day ago (421+ words) 01 Sep 2026 By Ben Vogel Employee-owned Barnwood Group saw its margin shrink despite higher turnover last year, according to its latest annual accounts. The Gloucester-based contractor said turnover grew by 15 per cent from £103.2m to £118.1m for the year to 31 December 2025, in line…...
Rethink urged on zero-hours contract reforms
3+ week, 4+ day ago (287+ words) 19 Aug 2026 By Greg Pitcher Government reforms to zero-hours contracts must take into account the realities of how the construction industry works, a trade body has urged. Ministers have outlined plans to give qualifying workers new rights including guaranteed hours, reasonable…...