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The past year has been remarkably difficult for Gregory Trading Holdings due to multiple economic challenges. The firm experienced a substantial drop in pre-tax profits amid soaring inflation.Rising energy and…
NG Bailey's cautious financial strategy has successfully returned the company to profitability for 2024.The company's turnover surged by 12.9%, reaching £600.1 million, with notable growth in both engineering and services…
The Conflict Avoidance Pledge was established to mitigate costly legal disputes in the construction industry, aiming to foster collaboration and early resolution.Over 400 organisations have already signed the pledge, reflecting…
Balfour Beatty has been entrusted with the initial phase of a significant power line project in Scotland, valued at £690m.The project involves the construction of a 137 km power line…
The UK Parliament has revealed plans for substantial maintenance work on the Palace of Westminster, aiming to prevent further deterioration.This £1.5bn framework covers vital aspects of building preservation, including mechanical,…
In a strategic move, private equity-owned OCU Group has announced its acquisition of the renowned Scottish civil engineering contractor RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited. This acquisition is set to bolster OCU's…
UK construction faced a turbulent April 2024, with output declining for the third month in succession.Heavy rainfall and strong winds, particularly from Storm Kathleen, led to a 1.4% drop in…
OPX Logistics, a haulage firm based in Swindon, has entered administration, highlighting challenges in the industry.The company was placed under the administration of Leonard Curtis’ Andrew Beckingham and Sean Ward…
Balfour Beatty embarks on a significant project with Scottish & Southern Electricity Network (SSEN) Transmission, marking the first phase of the £690 million Skye 132kV reinforcement initiative.Aimed at bolstering electricity…
Construction output in Great Britain decreased again in April, marking the third consecutive monthly decline.The Office of National Statistics reported a 1.4% decrease in construction output for April 2024.Both new…
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