Construction
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£31m Dalry bypass opens to traffic seven months early
The new A737 Dalry bypass has opened to traffic, some seven months ahead of schedule. -
Work begins on new Dawlish sea wall
New sea wall set to “help protect vital rail artery to the south west for next 100 years.” -
Opportunities for SMEs promised, as work begins on Maybole bypass
Scottish transport secretary breaks first ground on A77 scheme, which is set to offer opportunities for SMEs to bid for subcontractor roles. -
Construction industry blames auditors for Carillion’s collapse, says new report
Construction industry views the collapse of Carillion as a result of “aggressive accounting and close relationship with KPMG,” says Scape survey. -
London in top ten most expensive cities to build in, says new report
The cost of construction is higher in the UK capital than Tokyo, Dubai, Chicago or LA, according to a new report from Arcadis. -
Giant polyhalite mine announces landmark £2.9bn funding deal
Polyhalite mine developer Sirius Minerals announces landmark funding deal to power ahead with one of the UK’s biggest construction projects -
“Construction needs someone to fight its corner” as sector suffers another slip
The IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Total Activity Index has reported the first back-to-back fall in commercial work since August 2016. -
Brexit uncertainty sees UK construction slump into contraction
After nearly a year of continued growth, the latest figures show a drop in UK construction as the Brexit deadline approaches. -
UK construction suffers from its lowest annual growth since 2012
After the latest data showed that output fell 2.8% month-on-month in December, the government is being urged to instil more confidence. -
Looming Brexit deadline blamed for construction growth hitting 10-month low
The latest IHS Markit Construction Index, shows output has fallen to its lowest point in 10 months, dropping from 52.8 in December to 50.6 in January