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A Romford man who ran a joinery business in Essex has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence and community service order after he claimed a second Covid Bounce Back Loan and used some of the money for personal spending. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Wates Group, one of the UK’s biggest family-owned construction companies, has reported record annual turnover but softer profits amid economic headwinds. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Hinkley Point C tunnelling crews have cancelled a planned strike after winning a pay dispute.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Network Rail Property has submitted a planning application to redevelop Britain’s busiest station. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Heritage bodies have produced a handbook to support learners undertaking retrofit qualifications. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

New research sponsored by the cement industry claims to put to rest fears that soil stabilisation techniques can cause water pollution.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Scottish house-builder Bancon Homes has promoted Andy Stewart to technical and planning director. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

A Glasgow groundworks specialist has bought into a neighbouring building repairs and maintenance contractor.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Private equity owned builders merchant MKM continued to expand in 2024 despite a shrinking market.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Balfour Beatty, M Group, John Sisk and MPH have been selected for a five-year Network Rail framework.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

UK construction output has now fallen in each of the first three months of 2025, the monthly survey of industry purchasing managers indicates.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

A joint venture of Torsion Group and Khalbros has bought the Eastgate Quarter development site in Leeds from Hammerson for £26m.Read Full Article: The Construction Index