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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, marking a change in how the company can engage with organisations operating ...

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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 Winter 2025 ...

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BCIS appoints talent lead to fuel growth plans

Natalie Cross has been appointed as talent lead at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS)  to drive key hires as the business announces plans to expand in its 65th anniversary year. Since BCIS became independent from RICS in 2022 it ...

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Mixed construction outlook for 2026

Latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) reveals tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.7 per cent between 3Q2025 and 4Q2025. The increase resulted in 2.5 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price ...

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Melissa Dudley joins Kier from the MoJ

Melissa Dudley has been appointed to the position of Justice Sector Director at Kier, where she will support key customers including the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Scottish Prisons Service (SPS) and Home Office on their plans to build and improve ...

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Gleeds’ UK Construction Market Report reveals unease going into 2026

The latest Market Report from international property and construction consultancy Gleeds has revealed that eight in 10 construction professionals feel the government is not providing adequate support to the sector, with training and planning identified as key blockers to progress. ...

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Futurebuild and UK Construction Week London to co-locate in 2026

Futurebuild and UK Construction Week London will come together from 12-14 May 2026, creating a new national platform for the built environment at Excel London. The collaborative co-location will form the UK’s Built Environment Super Event, designed to reflect the ...

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Former Carillion finance directors fined by the FCA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined former Carillion finance directors, Richard Adam and Zafar Khan for their part in misleading statements being issued by Carillion plc. The FCA says both were aware of serious financial troubles in Carillion’s UK ...

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GPA signs key contract with Kier Group for Darlington Government Hub

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has signed a crucial agreement with Kier Group confirming that construction of a new civil service office in Darlington will begin this month. Signed on the 22 December 2025, the contract between the agency and ...

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Esh Construction takes additional £4m refurbishment contract at Greenfield Academy

Esh Construction has been appointed to deliver a £4 million refurbishment programme at Greenfield Academy, complementing the ongoing new build project already underway in Newton Aycliffe. The refurbishment works form part of a phased approach to modernising the school estate ...

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