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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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. ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Lords Committee says Building Safety Regulator delays are ‘unacceptable’
A cross-party House of Lords Committee has warned the Government that “unacceptable” delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) approval processes is leaving residents waiting for remediation of dangerous cladding in unsafe buildings and increasing costs for leaseholders. Whilst ...
Read More »MTX Contracts Ltd acquires FM provider Elite Group
Elite Group, a facilities management and engineering services provider has been acquired by Healthcare Modern Methods of Construction specialist MTX Contracts Ltd. According to MTX, the acquisition marks an exciting milestone for the company as the business continues to strengthen ...
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