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Jacobs will deliver works on the M32 and M5 for National Highways, and has been awarded a role on the agency's Project Management Services Framework.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Oxford Skip Hire has chosen an 8.5t Kubota KX085-5 compact excavator, supplied by Boss Plant Sales, for waste sorting at its Abingdon waste transfer station.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Arcadis has been appointed to Transport for London's Professional Services Framework 3.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Cameron Hall Homes has received planning permission for 135 additional new homes at its Stoney Wood development, near Middlesborough. The developer will partner with Banks Homes on the project.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

The final roof section has been placed on the HS2 Barton Green tunnel, marking its structural completion. The tunnel was designed by Mott MacDonald/SYSTRA and constructed by Balfour Beatty Vinci.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Researchers at Birmingham City University, working with steel construction firm HadleyFRAME, have developed tools to cut the time needed for structural engineering checks.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Timber Development UK (TDUK) has appointed a new chair, Patrick Guest. Chris Sutton steps down after holding the role since 2021.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Peel Waters has lodged plans for a £100 million co-living development at Yorkhill Quay in Glasgow, comprising 526 homes with leisure and retail spaces, designed by Anomaly Architects and delivered for developer Urban Pulse.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Taylor Wimpey has appointed Tom Pocock, formerly of Berkeley Group, as its divisional chair for London and the South East. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Stevens Equipment Rental has taken delivery of its 1,000th new machine, the first Cat 980 in the UK with AEB automatic emergency braking technology, delivered through Finning.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Laing O'Rourke has reported full year results to March 31 2026, showing pre-exceptional earnings before interest and tax up 42% to £157.7 from £111.3m, and an order book worth £17.2bn, up 45%.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Materials supplier BRCK Group Plc has reported its results for the year to March 31 2026, showing revenue up 1.3% to £645.4m. Adjusted profit before tax was up 4.9% to £38.3m.Read Full Article: The Construction Index