Planning permissions for new homes reach new low
This post was originally published on this siteThe number of planning approvals for new house-building sites reached its lowest on record in 2023, builders report.…
Author: The Construction Index
UK’s first autonomous dump truck unveiled
This post was originally published on this siteA Devon quarry is hosting a pilot of a self-driving vehicle. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Mammoet tries belt & braces approach to crane safety
This post was originally published on this siteDutch lifting specialist Mammoet is taking no chances when it comes to safety, fitting a crane with three…
Telegraph ruling raises questions over Sizewell funding
This post was originally published on this siteThe government plans to block foreign control of newspapers – what about physical infrastructure? Read Full Article: The…
Knights Brown shores up Cardiff sea defences
This post was originally published on this siteCardiff’s new flood defence systems are designed to provide defence against a one-in-200-year severe weather event and protect…
Boels acquires Riwal
This post was originally published on this siteTwo Dutch rental companies with a presence in the UK market have come together. Read Full Article: The…
Lower Thames tunnel boosts new orders data
This post was originally published on this siteUK construction contract awards reached their highest level in February 2024 for seven months, according to one of…
Persimmon looks to 2025 rebound
This post was originally published on this siteAfter a 33% fall in revenue last year and profits halving, volume house-builder Persimmon is not expecting much…
CIOB urges recruiters to look to consider ex-cons
This post was originally published on this siteThe Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is urging construction companies to dent the industry skills crisis by recruiting…
Costain drops the ‘smart’
This post was originally published on this siteIn recent years Costain has liked to style itself as the “smart infrastructure solutions company” – but not…