The Federation of Master Builders and the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust have laid out the priorities they want taken up by a new Scottish government, with national elections taking place on May 7.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
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Kier Norfolk highways contract starts
Kier has started work on a £700m highways and infrastructure works service contract with Norfolk Country Council, with 100 new employees joining the company from the previous contractor.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
GHNF extends to Wales
The Green Heat Network Fund will be open to applicants from Wales for the first time, as it enters its 12th funding round.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
HBF calls for BNG reforms
Reporting the results of its second biodiversity net gain survey, the Home Builders Federation has said that difficulties in implementing the requirements are slowing projects.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
NG Bailey buys ESG, targeting AMP8 growth
NG Bailey has acquired Engineering Solutions Group (ESG), hoping to benefit from the surge of water infrastructure investment under AMP8. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
GTC to cut carbon at Cosmeston
Barratt Redrow has selected GTC to supply a comprehensive smart home system at its Cosmeston Farm development in Wales, aiming to achieve operational net zero carbon.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Graham secures North West Contractor framework lots
Graham has secured placements on six lots under the Procure Partnerships North West Contractor Framework, designed to provide a pool of contractors for public sector clients.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Half of builders see jobs delayed by staff shortages
The FMB and CIOB ‘state of trade’ survey for the second half of 2025 has found that 72% of small and medium builders are struggling with a shortage of skilled tradespeople. Almost half (49%) have seen job starts delayed.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Re:Construction podcast – Episode 199
Late payment, Whitehall red tape and plug-in solar panels Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Errigal acquires Woodmarque
Monaghan’s Errigal Group has acquired Woodmarque, a specialist joinery based across the border in Dungannon.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
National Housing Bank launches
Homes England’s National Housing Bank has opened for business, sharing a new investment prospectus and announcing an initial £100m partnership with Aviva.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Kier picks Kimpton for Wythenshawe Culture Hub
Kier has appointed Kimpton to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services at the new Wythenshawe Culture Hub, in a contract valued at £2.4m.Read Full Article: The Construction Index

