Kajima is on the verge of resolving financial obligations from its UK construction operations.In 2023, the firm spent £6.5 million addressing remaining commitments in the UK…
Rachel Reeves announces significant changes in her first budget, impacting various sectors, including construction.Employers’ national insurance contributions will increase, affecting many businesses’ profit margins.The construction industry…
The UK construction industry is facing a significant skill shortage, worsening over the years.The Construction Products Association (CPA) highlighted a demographic crisis five years ago, which…
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has issued updated autumn forecasts, indicating a cautiously optimistic outlook for UK construction.Following a challenging period, the industry anticipates a 2.5%…
The UK construction merger and acquisition (M&A) sector has seen a downturn, yet glimmers of recovery are emerging.M&A activity declined significantly in 2023, frustrating key market…
Meldrum Construction Services Group, based in Gateshead, transitions to an Employee Owned Trust, marking a significant shift.This move aims to preserve the company’s independence and values…
The construction industry in the UK saw a modest recovery in August 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).A 0.4% increase in construction output…
The UK construction sector witnessed unprecedented growth, reaching the highest activity levels in more than two years.September marked the seventh consecutive month of growth for the…
Lindner Prater, an envelope specialist group, has significantly reduced its financial losses to £3.1m.The group’s flagship company, Lindner Prater Ltd, saw a substantial improvement in its…
In August 2024, UK construction activity experienced a mixed performance marked by declines in main contract awards but increases in planning approvals.Main contract awards saw a…
