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The cost of refurbishing a Canary Wharf tower block have escalated from £300m to £1bn in just two years, it has been reported.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

The preferred main contractors for Scotland's North Schools Programme projects have been selected.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is backing calls for a licensing regime for tier one building contractors.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Construction contractor Morris & Spottiswood is moving its Glasgow head office from Govan to Dalmarnock in the east end of the city.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

The state of England’s local roads is declining and the repair backlog has gone passed £15bn.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Construction output grew modestly in November, according to the Office National Statistics, on the back of the private commercial sector.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Building costs will increase by 17% over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 19% over the same period, according to the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Construction output in Northern Ireland grew by 10.5% in 2024, according to cost consultant Aecom, and there is more to come.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Northumberland County Council has agreed to submit a revised outline business case for the Blyth relief road to the Department for Transport for approval next month.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) chief executive Caroline Gumble has announced that she is stepping down in July 2025 to take on a new role in the engineering sector.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Tier one construction contractor Galliford Try reports trading ahead of expectations.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Private equity backed Cardo Group has taken over Banffshire-based HeatCare Oil & Gas Limited, a provider of energy services in Scotland. Read Full Article: The Construction Index