New research published by NEC Contracts explores the factors shaping supply chain relationships across the built environment. The report, Trust, Contracts and Outcomes: A Global Study of Construction Supply Chain Relationships draws on the views of more than 1,000 industry ...
Read More »HSE lead exposure review could impact construction and estates teams
A major review of workplace lead exposure limits could reshape how organisations manage hazardous materials across the UK’s built environment, according to environmental service provider, Lucion Group. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposed updates ...
Read More »British Land appoints McLaren for design and build contract
McLaren Construction has been selected by developer British Land to deliver a new office scheme at 75 Davies Street, located above West One Shopping Centre and Bond Street Underground Station on Oxford Street. The £99 million Design and Build contract, ...
Read More »CCF champions collaboration and greater accuracy in ESG reporting
National interior building products distributor CCF has joined forces with manufacturer supply chain partners British Gypsum and Isover to highlight the growing importance of accurate carbon data within the construction supply chain. Held at the Saint Gobain Solutions Centre on ...
Read More »New MD at Wates Construction London
Family-owned development, building and property maintenance firm, Wates Group has appointed George Mosey as Managing Director for Construction London. Since joining Wates in March 2025 as UK Operations Director, Mosey has focused on driving forward safety, quality, sustainability and operational ...
Read More »Construction faces ‘productivity paralysis’ as Middle East conflict drives uncertainty
Construction companies risk becoming stuck in a productivity ‘paralysis’ over economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability, warns multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard. The consultancy firm says mitigating the impact of inflation and supply chain disruption requires active planning to overcome the threat of ...
Read More »Majority of construction professionals see AI as retention enabler, not job threat
More than half of construction professionals would be more likely to stay with their current organisation if it significantly increased its investment in AI and technology tools, with one in four saying they would be significantly more likely to stay. ...
Read More »Wates achieves record turnover in 2025
Family-owned construction, development and property services company, Wates Group, has delivered record turnover and its largest-ever pipeline of work in 2025. Reporting a strong and resilient performance, the Group achieved its “best-ever” turnover of £2.56bn in 2025 and statutory profit ...
Read More »Gleeds Market Report shows industry fears grow as Iran war fuels market volatility
The latest Market Report from international property and construction consultancy, Gleeds, has revealed growing concern from the sector over the long-term implications of the Iran war. Global conflicts overtook interest rates and inflation as the primary threat to the industry ...
Read More »RED Group restructures for next phase of growth
Coinciding with its 10th anniversary, London-based specialist main contractor, RED Group, has reorganised the business to facilitate the next phase of its growth. The company delivered a turnover of £170 million in the last financial year and is set to ...
Read More »
