A new survey by RICS reveals critical skills shortages in UK and Global surveying sector. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published a first-of-its-kind surveying skills report which measures the state of skills in the global surveying profession. ...
Read More »Fears rising around construction site safety due to climate change
As the UK prepares for winter, a new survey commissioned by SafeSite Facilities has found that three-quarters of construction workers say they are concerned about the impact of climate change on site safety. The survey revealed a worrying picture of ...
Read More »McLaren to refurbish Colmore Gate tower in Birmingham
McLaren Construction has been appointed by AP UK (Ashtrom Properties) as Construction Manager for the refurbishment of Colmore Gate tower as a Grade A office building in Birmingham’s business district. Built in the 1990s, the original tower is located on a ...
Read More »Building costs predicted to increase by 15% over the next five years
Latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), predicts building costs will increase by 15% over the next five years to 3Q2030, while tender prices will rise by 16 per cent over the same period. New work ...
Read More »RED Construction Group reports £170m turnover and senior leadership appointments
RED Construction Group, a specialist main contractor, has announced its results for the 2025 financial year. Reporting a turnover of £170.8 million, the company continues to achieve sustainable profit, with the near 50 per cent turnover increase year-on-year supported by ...
Read More »Funding secured to tackle £21bn quality crisis in construction
A major funding package has been secured to help the UK construction sector address the estimated £21 billion in losses each year from poor workmanship. Regeneration specialist, Equans, has secured £193,000 in Industry Impact Funding from the Construction Industry Training ...
Read More »BCIS All-in Tender Price Index reports increased optimism
Latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) reveals tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.7 per cent between 2Q2025 and 3Q2025. The increase resulted in 2.5 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price ...
Read More »Suppliers named for £175m Construction Consultancy Services Framework
Procurement organisation and social enterprise, Fusion21, has named the suppliers appointed to its national Construction Consultancy Services Framework, worth up to £175 million over four years. Following a competitive tender process, a total of 120 specialist firms – 85 per cent ...
Read More »How construction firms can manage heat stress on site
By Lee Mills (pictured above), Service Director, Citation With the UK having experienced one of the hottest summers on record, and temperatures rising year-on-year, it’s vital that construction firms build this into their long-term plans and proactively manage heat-related risks ...
Read More »CIC unveils Corporate Plan for 2025–2030
The Construction Industry Council’s (CIC) new Corporate Plan for 2025–2030 reflects CIC’s ambition to be the unified voice for construction professionals, shaping a resilient and future-ready industry. The five-year plan outlines CIC’s commitment to leading change across four strategic pillars: ...
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